We got married in the Hudson Valley in October, with multiple stops throughout the day (hotel, church, reception), so we knew we needed a true expert—someone nimble, creative, and able to seize every photo opportunity along the way. Sam was that and so much more.

We initially fell in love with her portfolio because of how effortlessly she plays with natural elements—and she absolutely delivered. We were lucky enough to have gorgeous sunshine and a full moon on our wedding day, and Sam knew exactly how to capture and utilize both to their fullest potential. She has an incredible eye for natural daylight, creating warm, romantic, and luminous images, and she somehow made the moonlight feel just as magical. The photos she captured under the full moon are some of our absolute favorites—dreamy, cinematic, and completely breathtaking.

Beyond her talent behind the camera, Sam made us feel so comfortable and at ease all day long. She expertly shepherded our entire group through a busy, multi-location schedule without missing a beat, all while keeping the energy calm and joyful.

We also worked with her for our engagement photos during an outdoor connection session, which made us even more confident we were in the best hands. She has an amazing ability to make moments feel natural and authentic—and then turn them into stunning, timeless images.

We truly couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. If you want someone who understands light, movement, and magic, Sam is it.

The moment we met Sam it was obvious she had to be our photographer. Absolutely everyone loved her and she did an incredible job of being everywhere to capture every moment! She made us both feel so comfortable from our engagement shoot, to helping plan the entire wedding day flow (it really is like hiring a wedding planner with a photographer!!!), and making everyone feel welcomed, excited, and feeling beautiful.

We cannot stop looking at all our photos and we love reliving the memories through them. Thank you, Sam!!

You cannot find a better wedding photographer if you tried!!! Sam is so professional, on top of it, energetic, comforting and her work is top notch creative and incredible. Please please book her for your wedding I swear you will be so glad you did I’m not kidding!!!! Incredibly smooth/ seamless/ effective and organized. We loved her and you will too!!!

From the moment we first spoke with Sam, we knew immediately we found our wedding photographer. Booking her was the first and best decision we made in our entire planning process. She also shot our engagement session, which was a fantastic way to get comfortable in front of her camera and got us even more excited for her to photograph our wedding day.

Sam's vivacious energy is truly infectious; she is the coolest person in the room and someone you instantly want to be friends with. This warmth and enthusiasm translate into her ability to make anyone feel comfortable and authentic behind the lens. She has an innate talent for capturing the very essence of every moment without making anything seem forced or posed.

Beyond her incredible photography skill, she is a master of organization and execution. She was an incredible director when it came to herding family and friends for group shots, keeping everyone on track without ever losing her magnetic cheerfulness, and she had my dress bustled in under 60 seconds! She was always ready to do whatever it took to make sure we got the best shots.

The photo album we recieved absolutely blew us away. She got every shot we wanted and then some and truly captured every beautiful moment of the day. We will without a doubt cherish these photos for the rest of our lives.

We wholeheartedly recommend Sam to any couple looking for a photographer who is both a master of her craft and an absolute joy to be around!

My husband and I knew we had to work with Sam after our first meeting. We envisioned a wedding that felt intimate, warm, and romantic. Beyond her stunning photographs—which use light and shadow in the most intricate way—I remember telling her we could see her genuinely connecting with us and our guests. Her energy and warmth were what truly sold us, qualities that don’t always come naturally to everyone.


Those very traits come through in the emotion and tenderness she captures in her photos. And on our wedding day, she delivered all of that and more. She chatted with our guests, handed me tissues at just the right moments, and—my absolute favorite—danced with me on the dance floor.

In the days that followed, we heard echoes of those same sentiments from so many of our friends and family. Thank you, Sam, for helping bring to life the warmth and intimacy we had dreamed of.

Sam is the absolute best in the business. Her artistry is unparalleled - from the way that she captures playful movement to how she perfectly harnesses the light, her work is pure MAGIC. It’s been almost two weeks since Sam sent us our sneak peek/teaser photos from our wedding, and I cannot stop looking at them. They are PERFECTION.

Not only does Sam create the most STUNNING photographs, but she is the coolest and kindest person you will ever meet. We had the best time hanging out with her on our wedding day, as did many of our guests who specifically told us that they thought she was amazing. And they were 100% correct.

Sam knows all there is to know about weddings and was integral in making our day perfect. When I needed advice on how to make something happen, Sam was there. When I needed to tell someone “no,” but didn’t want to be the one to do it - Sam was there. When I didn’t know how to pee in my dress - Sam was there with a solution. When I needed a lipstick touch-up or my essential oils - Sam was there and ready! SHE IS A QUEEN and will be the best friend you have ever had on your wedding day.

Before finding Sam, choosing a wedding photographer was the to-dos I was most nervous about. My husband hates being the center of attention, particularly with a camera pointed at him, and I hate stuffy posed photos that make your face hurt after fake smiling for way too long. It seemed like that was all I could find at first, though. But then, the stars aligned, and after looking at a venue in the Catskills, I found Arius Photography on a preferred vendor list and immediately fell in love with Sam’s style. Ultimately, I ended up getting married just outside Boston, and was over the moon that Sam was willing to travel to my venue.

A few months before our wedding, my husband, pup, and I also took a trip to the Hudson Valley for our connection session with Sam, which I 1000% recommend to couples who want a little photo-shoot warm-up before their big day. Of course, Sam also slayed that session and sent us photos that I will cherish until the day I die. (If you are a pet-owner, you should also know that one of Sam’s special powers is capturing your pet like they have never been captured in a photograph before.) WORKS OF ART.

I love this woman and hope sincerely that our paths cross again. You’d be a dummy not to hire her. Look no further, you have found the right human for the job. Sam was born to make art with her camera, featuring you and your great love(s). THANK YOU, SAM!!!

I’ll start with the cliché: “I don’t usually post reviews.” It’s true—I value my privacy and prefer to keep some wonderful things within my inner circle. But I feel compelled to shout from the mountaintops about how incredible Sam June (Arius Photography) is.

To give some context, my husband and I work in entertainment, so we look at professional photos daily. For us to be blown away, the work has to be exceptional. And let me tell you, our wedding photos are really exceptional. Sam wasn’t just my favorite wedding vendor; she truly elevated our wedding experience—as a professional, a friend, a cheerleader, and so much more.

Before the Wedding:
From the start, Sam’s communication was flawless. We connected via Zoom shortly after reaching out, and the fact that she was at the Tucson Gem Show during that time gave me a hint that our personalities would click. Her responses were always prompt and clear, and she laid out exactly what to expect—how many meetings we’d have, when they’d happen, what she needed from me, and so on. Every step was seamless.

Beyond logistics, Sam became my coach and confidant for all things wedding-related. She had a wonderful relationship with my venue, knowing their ins and outs - even secret photo spots that other photographers may not have access to. Whether I needed advice on local vendors or how to handle certain wedding details, she was candid, kind, and drama-free. She brought real, honest insights based on her experience, always delivered with a supportive and understanding attitude. I didn’t have a bridal party, but I felt like I had the world’s best honorary maid of honor in her. I made my hiring decisions based on one criterion: “Is this someone I’d want to invite to my wedding and spend the whole day with?” Sam was all that and more.

The Wedding Day:
By the time the wedding day arrived, I was genuinely excited to hug her. Her positivity, energy, and excitement filled the room while still making me feel like the star. She guided the day effortlessly, maintaining the same calm and supportive presence I’d come to rely on. My friends loved her immediately—some overly focused on “posing right,” but Sam put them at ease while offering simple, helpful tips.

And then there was her artistry. During the ceremony and reception, Sam was a ninja. In just a few minutes, she captured multiple angles, sometimes climbing onto a chair or dashing across the room—all without being intrusive or distracting. In those rare quiet moments of the day, Sam was there too, helping my husband and me pause, breathe, and connect. She made sure we stayed present and soaked in those intimate moments.

The Final Product:
The photos are breathtaking. I had one main priority: to capture the joy and happiness of all our people. Sam delivered beyond expectations. It feels like we have a photo of every single guest caught in a candid, joyful moment. Her use of color and light is stunning. We had a chilly fall day, and she made the foliage and colors look like something out of a dream. The photos make us laugh, cry, and even see little moments we missed during the day. Choosing which ones to include in our album will be HARD!

Sam is an amazing wedding photographer, but she wasn’t just that. We feel like we’ve gained a lifelong friend, and we can’t wait for her to capture future milestones with us.

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed working with Sam. We had the opportunity to have her photograph our connection session as well as our wedding day. Sam made us feel really comfortable...no awkward poses! She's also extremely down to earth and engaging – our wedding party felt at ease with her and we 100% felt confident she was on top of everything. Sam has the ability to read how people are feeling, she captures the most perfect & unique moments (always conscious where the light is), and she is great at executive decision making. We absolutely recommend Arius Photography!

Sam was the first vendor we booked. From the moment I saw her photos I knew I absolutely needed her for our day. From our very first call, there was an instant connection and I knew she was going to be so much more than my wedding photographer. We just spoke the same language. Throughout the entire planning process she was a guiding light, helping us with the timeline and prioritizing how we wanted the day to feel. On the day itself, she kept everything on even ahead of schedule and worked expertly around the rain! She kept me calm, protected my space, and allowed us to be fully present with our people. There was no painful posing or forced smiles, only genuine joy and captured experience. Sam is worth her weight in GOLD. One month later, people are still telling me how much they loved her. If you can get Sam, book her and don't look back. I truly could not have imagined our wedding day without her!

Sam from Arius Photography is the real deal. She is absolutely incredible in her talents and ability to capture authentic, beautiful moments. When I look back at my gallery, I FEEL my wedding day. Nothing felt posed, staged, or forced. Her prompts for portraits yielded the deepest of laughter and the rawest emotions. Everything else, she was there at the right time, in the right place to capture the moments as they happened genuinely. We are beyond grateful that she was part of our wedding team. Her personality kept us grounded and we never doubted that her work would be amazing. You will not regret hiring her and her team.