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Hey there, I’m Sam.

i’m a wedding photographer who is obsessed with love, and with capturing love stories. i’m all about capturing what makes your relationship + your story uniquely you. so bring on allll the snuggles, the laughter and even the messy hair, let’s capture moments that you’ll be stoked to look back on.

I’m a coffee loving, dog obsessed, (terrible) car singing, photographer here in the Northern Virginia area.

But more importantly, I want to be more than just another vendor on your big day. I want to truly get to know you, and to be able to capture you on a level that feels so easy + natural. I want to capture you in a way that you can revisit years later and still feel those same emotions frozen in the photograph. If your ready to run around fields, laugh and create photos that don't feel stiff and posed, I'm your girl.

Not in VA? no problem, I’m always down to travel to new places + capture new experiences.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

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
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Samantha Leto Photography

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Reviewers rave that Sam is an exceptional, talented wedding photographer who makes couples feel comfortable and captures stunning, timeless images. She’s praised for professionalism, responsiveness, flexibility (adapting to weather and timelines), quick sneak peeks, and thoughtful posing. Many highly recommend her and would hire her again.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Reviewers rave that Sam is an exceptional, talented wedding photographer who makes couples feel comfortable and captures stunning, timeless images. She’s praised for professionalism, responsiveness, flexibility (adapting to weather and timelines), quick sneak peeks, and thoughtful posing. Many highly recommend her and would hire her again.

Victor
Victor Sent on 09/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best Photographer EVER!!!

If you want to have the best pictures ever for ANY special event of your life, Sam is the way to go!! She was able to capture my special wedding day and engagement pictures and we could have not been more happier!!! The time and commitment she made to taking the pictures/editing them/delivering them in a timely manner was exceptional! We loved having her at our day, she was the nicest and most amazing person ever!!!! Thank you Sam!!
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Jennifer Sent on 08/29/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Samantha Leto is one of one

Sam is such a talented photographer! My fiancée and I cannot thank her enough for capturing such stunning photos from our engagement shoot. We are incredibly grateful that we found her after doing some very thorough research, and she exceeded every expectation we had.

From the moment we met her, Sam made the entire experience feel fun, relaxed, and effortless. She provided excellent guidance with posing while still allowing us to be ourselves, resulting in photos that genuinely captured us at our best. She is also incredibly flexible and gives her clients the freedom and autonomy to bring their vision to life.

Beyond her talent behind the camera, Sam is patient, kind, and extremely professional. From our initial interview to our many email conversations as we worked through all the details, she was always responsive, accommodating, and a pleasure to work with.

Sam also has an incredible amount of experience throughout the DMV area, and it truly shows in her work. Her ability to capture emotion, lighting, and the little moments that make a photo special is unmatched. Her work is truly one of a kind, and we could not be happier with our engagement photos!

If you are looking for a photographer who is not only exceptionally talented but also makes the entire experience enjoyable, we cannot recommend Sam enough!
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Synia Sent on 01/26/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!!

Sam was an amazing wedding photographer! Although we opted out of an engagement session, we immediately clicked with her on our wedding day. She made us feel comfortable, relaxed, and confident the entire time. She was punctual, professional, and gave great pose recommendations that felt natural. We also really appreciated her flexibility—since we skipped the engagement session, she offered alternatives (e.g. extra hour of coverage) which meant a lot to us. Her communication throughout the process was clear and intuitive, and the pre-wedding portal we filled out helped ease our minds and ensured we were aligned. We would highly recommend her to any couple looking for a photographer who is both skilled and a joy to work with. We would love to work with her again in the future.
Kirstie
Kirstie Sent on 11/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Picture Perfect Day

If you are looking for the best photographer in the DMV, look no further. Sam was better than we could have ever dreamed for. We never had professional photos taken together and were scared they would look awkward but from our engagement session to our wedding day, Sam made every moment relax, fun, and effortless. Getting the photos back we were amazed on how good they (and we) looked! She gave the best sneak peaks from both sessions and was always on time, responsive, and gave us great ideas. Her timeline guided our day of and she pivoted where needed to get us everything we needed. I am so excited to relive our day again and again through her photos.
Ally
Ally Sent on 09/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Sam!

Sam is an amaaaaazingly talented photographer! She captured the pictures on our wedding day so beautifully. Sam and her second photographer, Maria, caught SO many cute little moments between my husband and I, family, and all our guests. Sam is also such a kind, fun, and easygoing person to be around! We loved meeting her during our engagement photos last year, and we feel so lucky to have so many gorgeous photos taken by her from the last year. Highly recommend Sam to be your photographer!!! 🩵
L
Lila Sent on 08/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazinnnnng!

If you’re looking for the most perfect wedding photos, you’ve found the BEST photographer!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 05/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Samantha is amazing!!!

Samantha is truly SUCH a talented photographer! She got all of our dream shots, was personable, responsiveness, and just totally captured the essence of the day! We are so happy we hired her!
Natasha
Natasha Sent on 05/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best photographer!!

We worked with Sam for our wedding which included engagement photos and she was so amazing. We loved her style and she made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. We just got out sneak peak back from our wedding and the photo are absolutely stunning. She really captured the special moments of the day - she is the best!!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 04/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

So so so good

There isn’t another photographer we could’ve been happier with than Sam! From how fun and comfortable she made our engagement shoot, to seeing how AMAZING her shots were on our wedding day. The photos came out beautifully and we are so happy with them. Sam always communicated with us along the way, her professionalism, kindness, and skill were always evident in her conduct and work. She made our fall wedding look like an absolute dream and captured all of the details and moments of our special day. 100% would recommend to any of my dearest friends and family.
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 02/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

You will not regret hiring Sam!

Sam was the lead photographer for my wedding, and for one of my close friend's weddings. On top of already being super charismatic, Sam really invests the time in getting to know her couples on a personal level and making them feel comfortable while taking photos -- an experience that can be awkward for many. She knows how to get everyone having fun, and she can adapt to crazy situations and weather changes on the fly. We had to adapt a large portion of the photography timeline on my wedding day because of a bad storm and Sam handled this like a pro. Her editing skills are amazing and I'd describe her style as timeless, romantic, and moody. Sam is truly the kindest person ever and you really want people like her in your corner on one of the most important days of your life. You will not regret booking her!!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner

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Samantha Leto Photography frequently asked questions

Samantha Leto Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Samantha Leto Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Samantha Leto Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Samantha Leto Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Samantha Leto Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Samantha Leto Photography 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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