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Picture this: No more cheesy smiles at the camera – instead, we're diving into the authentic, heartwarming moments that make your story unique. Sure, I might playfully suggest a rain run (okay, maybe not!), but the bottom line is, I'm absolutely obsessed with the idea of you looking back at your photos and falling head over heels in love all over again.

Together, we'll craft a photo adventure that not only captures your story but becomes an unforgettable chapter in it. Can't wait to bring that infectious enthusiasm to your photos – let's make some magic happen!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Trash The Dress
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date

Reviews of Fine Detailed Collective

Jaime
Jaime Sent on 11/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Obsessed!

I had the pleasure of working with Sammi and let me tell you, she was so sweet, so positive and so fun! She worked extremely well with my photographer and was just a breath of fresh air and helped me stay calm on such a naturally chaotic day!
J
80B1F05C243Dfae02C138A83D6Cdd43E9828C786 Sent on 09/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Truly unmatched photog/videog team!

Sammi mainly focuses on weddings but during covid was offering family sessions and after seeing how amazing ours turned out we just knew we had to book her once we got engaged. She is so nice and truly went out of her way to make sure she got every single shot. I had never met her videographer before but Tessa was amazing as well. She had so many cute/cool ideas and every time she showed me the magic she got on her camera I was in awe. Both Sammi and Tessa hyped me up literally all day and night and you could tell they meant it.. they weren’t just saying it “bc it was their job” or “to be nice”. Their prices were very fair and if you check out their work you’ll see that they’re worth a million bucks. Please please do not skimp on photography or videography for the day of your wedding. There’s lots of ways/places to save money and this is not one of them! Highly highly highly suggest hiring these two ladies for your big day! Thank you so much!! - Jacy Hendle
Paris
Paris Sent on 11/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely beyond!

I am someone that has to vet everything I do, especially when it came to booking wedding vendors. I was very careful when picking a photographer because I had no idea what a good wedding photographer meant... and I wanted to make sure they looked nice and processional while also capturing all the special candid moments.

Sammi was so patient though my "vetting process" as I asked countless questions about different packages, locations, and more.
I loved that A couple weeks before our wedding we met for drinks to discuss important photos / moments we wanted captured. I WAS SO NERVOUS!! However, there was no need to be. Sammi guided us every step of the way! She was amazing on the day of the wedding too. She was very calm and go with the flow and super accommodating to standard wedding day chaos!

I've only received my sneak peak so far, however, let me tell you, they are ABSOLUTELY BEYOND amazing. I can't wait to see the rest. Trust me when I say, you will not regret working with Sammi. I hope to book her for future family portraits!!
C
Cortney Sent on 04/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome work!

Sammi is awesome!!! Highly recommend for any photos! Sammi did our engagement and wedding photos along with a video
Mary
Mary Sent on 11/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer/videographer team ever!

Sammi Benson and her videographer did such an amazing job at my wedding on Halloween! They were so fun to work with and can truly capture the perfect moments of your wedding day! Sammi goes above and beyond and is super sweet and professional and can I just say her work is truly breathtaking! You need to hire her ASAP because you will not regret all the jane dropping images from your special day!!!! Thanks Sammi!!!!
Quinn
Quinn Sent on 09/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Great Service, Rain or Shine

We had met the owner of Fine Detailed Photography, Sammi for our engagement photos, at which point she was helpful and flexible and helped us make the most of gale-force winds and below freezing temperatures to get some beautiful photos.
For our wedding, we had canceled the big celebration due to Covid-19 concerns, and decided with a few weeks to spare to do a small backyard wedding. Sammi got back to us immediately and was available and super responsive as we tried to pull everything together so quickly. She was again a joy to work with, even on a hot and humid day.
I can now say with certainty that Sammi will make your day beautiful rain or shine, freezing wind or blazing heat. We are 100% happy with our decision!
Megan
Megan Sent on 07/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic and a joy to work with!

We are so happy we chose Sammi at Fine Detailed Photography to capture our wedding day. She was so accommodating with it being a COVID-19 wedding (that was rescheduled and being planned in just 2 weeks). She was professional and made everybody feel comfortable the day of. We were blown away by her ability to adjust to the varying locations and lighting during our ceremony, as it was a challenge with some difficult weather! We also appreciated how she was able to direct us during photos and get some truly great shots. If you're looking for someone who can roll with whatever the day brings and provide some beautiful and creative photos, we highly recommend Fine Detailed Photography!
L
Lauren Sent on 03/12/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding Work

I can't say enough good things about working with Sammi. We were married on Feb 22, 2020 and we worked with Sammi through our engagement photos and on our wedding day. She is creative, professional, and willing to work with you on any ideas you may have. She has so many interesting photo and video techniques that she uses as well that create beautiful, unique photos. We received our engagement photos a week or so after our photoshoot and we have been obsessed with them ever since. We're still waiting to receive our wedding photos and video (although we did receive a few amazing teaser photos from it so far), but I am confident that they will be beautiful. Thank you for your amazing work, Sammi!
Becky
Becky Sent on 02/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing! Highly recommend!

This is a great company! Very friendly and professional! All the photos I’ve seen look so beautiful! Best I’ve found!
Denise
Denise Sent on 02/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Loved working with them!

Sammie and Linnea was so easy to work with! They listen to your requests and provide expert advise! We are so happy with the pictures and wished we could have paid double to get double the amount of pictures! even though they already gave us over 500 high quality photos! The video made us cry and thought of our special day all over again. If I were to give any advise to those who are considering to hire them, it would be to pay for the top package so everything on that day will be reflected on the photos as if they were taken from your own eyes and a vision of your day in your photos that you will cherish forever!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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Fine Detailed Collective frequently asked questions

Fine Detailed Collective includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Fine Detailed Collective includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Trash The Dress
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
Fine Detailed Collective offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Fine Detailed Collective offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Fine Detailed Collective offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
Fine Detailed Collective is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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