As we celebrate our 1st wedding anniversary, we reflect on our special day, and how great it all came together with the help of special individuals who went well beyond our expectations. From our first meeting, Marie-Sam and Tommy impressed us and made us feel reassured that they would take care of us in capturing those key moments we wanted to save. They were both very organized and clear with their instructions and methods to ensure that we all had an understanding of one another on our initial pre engagement photos to the wedding day.

On the day of, Tommy and Marie-Sam were on time and helped make sure everything was on schedule. We especially appreciated how respectful they were in taking pictures during the wedding ceremony in the chapel, being cognizant of the appropriate time and place to be to take the key shots, which continued on throughout our reception. After our wedding, Alyssa and I didn't wait long to receive all of our photos. They came out quick and came out looking great.

Alyssa and I are so greatful to have been taken care of by Marie-Sam and Tommy. From beginning to end, they were easy to work with, professional, personable and unforgettable.

MarieSam + Tommy are truly the best pair of photographers (and humans)! They photographed our engagement photos in July 2018 and our big wedding day right before the Christmas season chaos in December 2018. We were referred to them by Mark's side of the family-- two brothers (and a few friends from our church) used MarieSam + Tommy's services, so they were practically family and were familiar with our religious traditions and expectations.

We knew right away when we got engaged in January 2018 who our photographers would be. MarieSam + Tommy are just the sweetest, funniest, most genuine and professional individuals to work with. They made all of our sessions feel SO comfortable! We clicked immediately (sharing the love of Lakers + USC, sorry Tommy, not UCLA LOL) and shared so many laughs that we knew they were the perfect fit! Since day one they have been so professional and timely about emails and questions, and they provided top-notch quality services throughout all of our sessions.

Their session packages are awesome-- they offer so many options AND even cater to your unique needs if you need add-ons. Their online gallery is also pretty awesome where we were provided with a secure log-in to view AND download all of our high-quality photos (web-size + high resolution).. we love it so much! We also were able to send the links to our family members so they could view and download as well.

On the days leading up to our sessions and the day-of's, MarieSam + Tommy were very professional and knew exactly the mood and feel we were going for in our photos. They even do walk-through's of our potential locations beforehand to really get the most out of the venues in their photos. Looking at our galleries that were re-touched to perfection (no filters needed for posting photos + printing photos), we and our families were so pleased and amazed by the high quality of our photos. They captured memorable candid moments that we wouldn't expect to be captured.. and we loved every single one of them!

To summarize, MarieSam + Tommy are just the best photographers we could ever ask for. We highly recommend them to anyone who would like to capture their special occasions in high-quality photographs. We plan to continue using their services to document all our future milestones as our little family grows. We love them!

When wedding planning we figured out that photography was at the top of our priority list. When searching for a photographer we didn’t have to look for too long. We have had the pleasure to witness the vibe and feel of MarieSam and Tommy from a few weddings that me and my wife were in. To us, we needed to have that connection or have that feeling that they knew us and what we wanted. After the initial meeting with them, we knew that they were going to be our photographers for our special day.

MarieSam is very professional and very attentive to her craft. She goes the extra mile with every detail. Leading up to the months and days till the big day she would send us little reminders and check ups. Honestly, it kind of felt that she was our wedding planner! She is very accessible if you have any questions or concerns through phone calls and especially emails.

On the day of MarieSam and Tommy put us at ease. They worked and work very well with our other vendors especially with our videographer. We were very pleased and very happy with the work that they did. And the pictures speak for themselves. We highly recommend MarieSam and Tommy for any occasion! LOOK NO FURTHER! Lol

MarieSam Sanchez Photography were our favorite wedding vendors! After browsing and corresponding with a number of photography recommendations from a good friend and wedding coordinator at OneFourThree events, my husband/then fiancé and I felt MarieSam Sanchez Photography would execute our vision best. Compared to others, their photographs did not look overly "filtered." They offered such versatile looks, from modern, to whimsical, to glamourous. We were so happy they were available for our date!

Pricing is really competetive and straight forward. From start to finish, communication was timely, genuine, and open. MarieSam was extra thorough in capturing the details of our romance off camera, which I feel really helped the process ON camera! By taking the time to get to know us in the months leading up to the wedding, we felt so comfortable when it came time to work with MarieSam and Tommy. They are as professional as they are creative, and they really give that extra attention to detail that every couple needs on their big day! They are a charming pair, with personalities and direction that kept us at ease all the way through. We couldn't be more thankful for their wonderful craftsmanship and staying true to our vision, our story.

Professional and personal, probably the two words that come to mind when my husband and I went from engaged to married. We knew MarieSam and Tommy from previous family weddings and loved their work. I mean the work speaks for itself. And the personalities that both of them bring to the table is nothing short of inviting and that close family oriented feel. By that we really mean they went beyond in terms of making us feel comfortable with what was about to go down. They made taking pictures feel fun and relaxed, like something we've been doing for a while (but we all know, not all of us are model-esque). There was another engagement shoot we did previously, and that did NOT give us that "happy" feeling. It was awkward kissing and "look at the cameras" type of feel. MarieSam and Tommy helped us feel welcome and I guess you could say "professional models" ;)

Just want to point out an example before I close this out. There's a lot of tension on your big day and Tommy made my husband feel comforted that this was OUR day and no one would be able to take that from us. The first look is always so nerve racking and having them there, people that have done this and know the emotions know how to keep personalities calm and looking forward. The professional aspect comes into play when coordinating through the night with our different vendors. Our videographer was amazing and MarieSam did well to get their shots and accommodate the other trades. A simple meeting a week prior to the big day inevitably became the strict schedule that prevailed on the day. I love MarieSam and Tommy's work and if you see the work and love the work, why not?

I loved MarieSam and her husband Tommy, they did such an amazing job!!!!! I loved my pictures and album, they went above and beyond my expectation. I never write reviews but they truly are the best photographers ever!!!! I hope this helps other couples decide on choosing them....I would pick them all over again!!! They are so flexible and so understanding they do everything they can to make your day even more special!! My husband and I absolutely loved them!!! Pick them they are amazing !!!!

I'm so happy that I went with MarieSam Photography, our engagement photos were fun and perfect and my wedding photos were beautiful. I loved every photo she took and had a hard time putting my book together. Even though it took me years (literally) to order my book, she was fast and had my wedding book to me asap. If I ever get married again, she's my girl!

I worked with MarieSam to do boudoir photos to give to my husband on our wedding day. She was amazing! I was sort of embarrassed about the whole experience but she made me feel so at ease and helped me get into the whole process. My photos turned out so beautiful and my husband loves them to say the least!! I highly recommend MarieSam Sanchez Photography to anyone!!! She is so talented, but humble, and such a joy to work with.

MarieSam and her Husband Tommy were so fun to work with. My fiance' and I hadn't ever taken pictures together, especially engagements, and they made is so fun and comfortable for us. They also took the time to get to know us and where we came from; including what we were pursuing in a career and if we were attending school. They helped us with posing for the pictures and with their extensive backgrounds in photography they knew exactly what would make our pictures spectacular. When I return to California to take pictures, I will without a doubt schedule to work with MarieSam and Tommy Sanchez.

We had an awesome time during our engagement photos in Downtown Los Angeles last September. We had an amazing time, even though the weather was over 100 degrees. Both MarieSam and Tommy were great to work with. They also took photos for our wedding shower. All their pictures turned out amazing!

Here's the link...

http://mariesamsanchez.com/mike-stevie-urban-style-downtown-l-a-arts-district-engagement-session-photos/