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With backgrounds in fine-art photography, and over 25 years of combined experience shooting weddings, we bring a breath of knowledge to our craft. We specialize in shooting artistic and intimate images, using natural light as much as possible, and pride ourselves on capturing romance and emotions with a fun, fresh, and light touch.

We strongly believe in the importance of our personal relationships with our clients and their guests and put a priority on getting to know our clients. We are more than happy to share ideas and work out any details before our clients' weddings to free them of any concerns, so they can fully enjoy their celebration.

We are based in NYC and are available for worldwide travel.



  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Prints

Reviews of Sampaio Walz Photography

Laura
Laura Sent on 07/25/2013
5 out of 5 rating
From our first meeting through the edited images, Bia was absolutely amazing! Bia has an intoxicating mix of warm energy and immense talent. The woman behind the camera is just as important as how the pictures come out. Bia has this amazing ability to make everyone feel comfortable and confident. She made everyone feel that it was okay to be silly, or sexy, or just themselves! She took my direction and inspiration pictures and ran with it. She was on the ball the whole day!

My fiance and I were planning from our of state and relied heavily on email to communicate with her. She was fabulous at being prompt and professional through the whole process. The morning of we all gathered at 6am to start getting ready and Bia was there once we all got set up to snap away! She captured so many sweet and precious moments that I didn't even realize she was getting. The ceremony pictures came out so beautiful and she captured some amazing little glances between my husband and I. The photos of the bridal party and to die for and she captured hilarious moments on the dance floor. The detail shots of the tent are ones that I will cherish because it's so hard as the bride and groom to see it all and soak it in with SO much going on! She created two mini albums that fir perfectly in my purse to show my coworkers and girlfriends. Everyone had LOVED the pictures and the alums. So smart!

I can't rave enough about Bia. She made me feel so comfortable and most importantly she made the endless picture taking in freakishly cold weather...FUN! THANK YOU, BIA!
Sara
Sara Sent on 12/12/2012
5 out of 5 rating
If you're looking for a wedding photographer, you can stop your hunt now. I can not say enough nice things about what a phenomenal photographer Bia is. She has a true gift for capturing the emotion of the moment and the essence of the event.

Early on in our search for a photographer, a friend of ours gave us a piece of advice that really stuck with us. He said, "Just remember that the person you're going to spend the most time with besides your future husband will be your photographer. They are with you even in seemingly private moments. Just make sure you like their personality and want to be around them!" When I went to meet Bia, we had already interviewed a few photographers who just didn't do it for us. I went to meet Bia alone and after we finished, I called my husband and said that the look was over and that I'd booked the photographer!

From the very beginning Bia was great at listening to what our desires were for our wedding pictures and suggesting ideas that would make our pictures spectacular. On the day of the wedding, Bia and her assistant were punctual, and went right to work putting everyone at ease in front of the camera. Bia was great at handling all of the family dynamic that come with two large families.

We received our wedding pictures about a month and a half after the wedding. We were both overjoyed with the results. The pictures are gorgeous and as we went through the photos, we loved the next picture more than the last.

If you are looking for a photographer to capture your wedding in a photo-journalistic style and to really capture the essence of your wedding and the emotion of the day, Bia is the photographer for you. I would highly recommend her.
Matthew
Matthew Sent on 01/10/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Comfortable, friendly, professional.
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Awards

53
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Andaz 5th Avenue Andaz 5th Avenue Hotel Weddings

Bia is such a pleasure to work with during the pre-planning and day of! We have so much fun working together and she is a true professional.

JoAnn Solomon Beauty JoAnn Solomon Beauty Wedding Hair & Makeup

A true artist in every sense of the world. Some people just have the ability to connect. It is in their nature, Bia is that person. She is aesthetic, warm calm and yet involved detailed and professional. Her experience exudes in each picture, a true joy to work with. She made the bride I work with shine and caught each moment as if she were a fly on the wall, quiet and careful not to get in the way. I can only hope I have the chance to work with Bia again.

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