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I love people, I love my family, and I love my friends. But most of all, I love to photograph them! Now let me tell you my story!I grew up in Central Massachusetts, I know and love the area well. I have two sisters and a mom and dad, we have always been very close to each other. (As well as an assortment of animals as pets!!) My passion for photography started around 13 years old and continued to grow. We had a family friend who enjoyed photography as a hobby and was willing to teach me a few things. That passion began to grow as I went through high school! I was mostly interested in Landscape and Nature photography as I was a bit shy during childhood and my teenage years. I took classes at art museums for photography and as well as being on the high school year book committee! Now, one of the most important decisions I have made in life regarding photography was choosing to attend the New England School of Photography in Boston. They helped guide my passion into figuring out what exact type of photography I wanted to do. It was a whole new world living in Boston, much different from a small town that I grew up in! It tested my comfort levels daily, I was forced to be outgoing and meet new people! It truly molded the person that I am now. I graduated in the Spring of 2010 as a Portrait and Wedding Photographer. Who knew!? After graduation I was slowly building my business, it got put on the back burner a bit as I married my high school sweetheart in January 2012. And our beautiful son Jack was born in October 2012! Ever since then I have been working so hard at growing my business and getting my name out there. I don’t do this for the money, I take pictures because I absolutely love being a part of my clients lives and watching them grow. I am definitely a people pleaser and will do whatever it takes to get you the beautiful images you are looking for! I like to bring new ideas to every shoot/wedding but am also always open to trying any suggestions. I am always in a friendly mood with a smile on your face, even if the wedding is running behind or the newborn baby won’t sleep for pictures. If you have any questions up until your scheduled session or your big wedding day I will be there to answer them! I pride myself on always being available and getting back to you within the same day, if not the next day. I treat my clients like close friends and family, always have and always will. Hopefully this gives you a better idea of who I am as a photographer and person!I look forward to hearing yours!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Samantha Murray Photography

Nicole
Nicole Sent on 02/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

An Eye for detail

My daughter hired Samantha for her wedding as she was the photographer for our friend’s daughter’s wedding. Every picture was beautiful and she captured the mood perfectly.
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 11/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience

Sam is AMAZING. She did our engagement photos and wedding photography. She made us feel so comfortable and relaxed while taking pictures. She was so attentive and helpful throughout the day. Highly recommend Sam for any photography needs!!
Beth
Beth Sent on 08/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best!

My husband and I were really nervous about being professionally photographed but Samantha made us feel comfortable right away! An engagement photoshoot was offered with the wedding package we chose and it was such a great way to break the ice! We were totally at ease on the day of our wedding! We have so many timeless photos including lots of candids! The photos truly captured the joy and excitement of our wedding day. We will not only cherish these photos but the fun memories from working with Samantha!
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Kerrie Sent on 05/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible! Book Now!

Incredible! I was extremely stressed about hiring a photographer, since the photos from our wedding will be cherished forever. My friend hired Samantha as her photographer and highly recommended her, so we reached out.

Samantha's work is incredible! We were looking for natural, not overly edited photos and that is what we got! Samantha's eye for detail is amazing. We had her shoot our engagement photos and our wedding photos. When we received both of our albums, I was in tears at how beautiful they turned out. Every time I looked through the album I found new favorite photos. What I loved the most about our photos from Samantha was that they captured the love, joy and happiness we were feeling in the moment.

Not only are her photos incredible, but she is also such a joy to work with. She puts you at ease right from the start. She is so kind and makes the experience so fun. She was also able to get all the photos we asked for at our wedding and did so very efficiently. We have had 3 weddings in our family over the last 3 years and my parents were so impressed with how professional Samantha and her second photographer were.

Samantha has become a part of our family. She shot my college best friends wedding last June, my wedding this past April and will be shooting another one of my college best friends weddings in October! This speaks to the connections she makes with her clients and the quality of her work!

If you are looking for a photographer who will capture all the emotions of your day, who will put you at ease, who will be responsive and professional, who will make the experience lots of fun and who will produce amazing photos to cherish forever - Samantha is the one to hire! You will not regret it.
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Chelsea Sent on 01/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING- book now!

Samantha is incredible! She is amazingly talented, professional, kind, and an absolute blast to work with. From the moment we booked with her it was easy and she handled everything! Our engagement shoot exceeded my expectations and we were so comfortable with her! Our wedding could not have gone smoother. Even on a 100 degree day in July it was perfect! Our pictures came back quickly, she got every photo we asked for and more, and they were absolutely incredible. Everyone always tells us how incredible our wedding photos are too! Book with Samantha and you will be beyond impressed!!
Anna
Anna Sent on 01/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Could not have been happier!

Everything was so smooth and perfect handled which is EXACTLY what you want on one of the most hectic but special days of your life! Samantha was so organized and communicative that I barely had to do anything other than just give her all the information she would need. I got the pictures back so fast and they were exactly what I had asked for. Use Samanatha for your wedding! She also offers her services for graduations, baby pictures, etc.
Gina
Gina Sent on 07/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Samantha is amazing!

We have used Sam twice for family photos- once for a newborn session and then again when our youngest was one. She was so great with our toddler who initially wanted nothing to do with photos- BUT SHE STILL GOT SO MANY PICTURES! We have loved every photo we have received from her. She comes prepared, is friendly, patient and her turn around for albums is so quick. So impressed and we will continue to use her!
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Allie Sent on 07/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Family photographer extraordinaire!

We've used Sam for 3 newborn sessions, 3 cake smash sessions, and multiple family/holiday sessions! She feels like part of the family! She always captures wonderful photos - even with cranky babies and feisty toddlers. Highly recommend!
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Ashleigh Sent on 01/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Best of the Best

Photographer was the vendor I stressed about the most, I ended up with meeting with nearly half a dozen to until I met with Samantha. I knew I already loved her work before meeting, and on meeting her, I knew she would be what I needed on the wedding day - calming, organised, and committed to making sure I enjoyed the day while doing her best work! We actually hired her twice, once for our Covid backyard wedding and then with a second shooter for a full day on the full wedding day at the Boylston Rooms. She was so good at her job, sometimes I forgot about photos, and was able to get lost in the beautiful moments of the wedding day. I would 100% hire her again and will definitely keep be looking to hire her again for maternity photos/ newborn photos (she does it all!).
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Megan Sent on 07/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

July 2021 wedding

Samantha was AMAZING! While planning for the big day she was very responsive, organized and easy to talk to. During the wedding she was very kind, made us feel so comfortable and great to work with.
I highly recommend her service!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

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Samantha Murray Photography frequently asked questions

Samantha Murray Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
Samantha Murray Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
Samantha Murray Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Samantha Murray Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
Samantha Murray Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Samantha Murray 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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