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I asked three of my closest friends about how they would describe me, and they responded professional, passionate, and most of all – silly! As a devoted portrait + wedding photographer in Virginia Beach, VA,

I strive to capture my client’s most precious moments for them to enjoy for many years to come.

Alongside my high quality photographs, prints and photobooks, I also offer a rentable photo booth to really “get the party started” at your next event or wedding!

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My Story

I was born and raised in a little town in central Massachusetts. I love my New England sports teams, Cape Cod, autumn foliage and Dunkin Donuts… oh and scarfs… I love myself some scarfs!

In 2009 I followed a handsome guy I knew from college all the way to California where we spent 6 amazing years enjoying the California weather and lifestyle. As much as we loved the west coast, my husband’s job moved us back to the east coast to good ole Virginia Beach and this is now where my heart and home is. Virginia is where we settled down, got ourselves a couple dogs, bought a house, got married and started our family! I’m a proud mama to my handsome boy and our two black labs. I am thrilled to call Virginia Beach my home.

Part of what I love most about being a photographer is that it allows me to do what I love while also spending time with those that matter most like my friends and family. I love working with people who cherish their relationships and value the importance of a good, timeless photograph – both candid or posed.

I’ve been snapping photos ever since you had to take the roll of film to the pharmacy to get it developed. I spent endless hours in the darkroom in college and have fine tuned my craft now that we are in the digital age. I love seeing how the photography industry has and will continue to evolve over time!

One of the major benefits of being a Hampton Roads photographer are the beautiful views and backdrops that I have to work with… from wide, open Virginia meadows to the peaceful, sandy beach. There is a perfect setting for every and any photo session for everyone! Stop by and say hi today… I’d love to meet you, your family, your bride or groom, your spouse, or your children to capture your personality and love for one another!

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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
Toning
Digital Files
Proofs

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
Multi. Locations
Toning
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
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
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

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

Reviews of Sami Roy Photography

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Thomas Sent on 11/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Captured EVERY detail

Sami felt more like a friend during this whole process because she was so understanding, flexible and patient. I'm not a guy who does poses for pictures but she made it fun and memorable for me and my bride. The engagement session to the planning to the wedding day She was beyond words. And her pictures leave us speechless, she is that great at what she does. She was part of everything at the reception and had fun while doing what she loves to do and you can see that in her pictures. Definitely recommend to anyone that needs a talented, and epic photographer for any reason.
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 09/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

One of a Kind!!

There are not enough words to share how blown away me and my husband were at the service from Sami and her crew! They read the room wonderfully, could tell when we were becoming stressed, and gave us some extra time alone when needed. The pictures are magical and the day would not have been the same without them! You need to hire them, now!
Thank you!!!
Mary
Mary Sent on 08/31/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful photographer

Sami was so amazing to work with!!! She was able to capture every special moment of our wedding day! Her pictures are all beautiful! I would highly recommend her for any special moment you want captured.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 09/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Book Sami NOW!

We booked Sami for our wedding in November and we are SO grateful that we did. Sami is incredibly talented and so much fun that she made our engagement and wedding photos an absolute breeze! I am 1000% in LOVE with the photos from our wedding. We didn't just get "a couple good ones" out of the bunch...we got hundreds upon hundreds of amazing, quality photos!!! She was professional and dedicated during the entire wedding, and given her quality of work her prices are more than reasonable. She even stayed 30 mins later than our contract to make sure she captured our exit! I highly recommend Sami!! She is the best!!
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Sarah Sent on 09/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Book Sami NOW!

We booked Sami for our wedding in November and we are SO grateful that we did. Sami is incredibly talented and so much fun that she made our engagement and wedding photos an absolute breeze! I am 1000% in LOVE with the photos from our wedding. We didn't just get "a couple good ones" out of the bunch...we got hundreds upon hundreds of amazing, quality photos!!! She was professional and dedicated during the entire wedding, and given her quality of work her prices are more than reasonable. She even stayed 30 mins later than our contract to make sure she captured our exit! I highly recommend Sami!! She is the best!!
M
Mary Sent on 07/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Sami & Team Knocked it out of the park

I cannot thank Sami enough for capturing our wedding day. She and her team are truly so talented. Wedding photography is such an important aspect of the day and I couldn’t have been happier with how professional Sami and her girls were, not to mention just over all nice and extremely easy to work with. We felt so comfortable with her (as posing can be awkward) but we really didn’t feel awkward at all and the process was painless! My husband isn’t a big photo guy and he was kind of dreading all the posing and he even said it was easy and went by fast! Sami is not only an incredible photographer, but she is very professional in running her business, which makes everything so easy in the months/days leading up to the event. We were so impressed with Sami and her team and I would recommend her to anyone for any type of photo shoot!
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Tammy Sent on 05/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful wedding photos!

My husband and I are thrilled with Sami's photography work for both our wedding in April and engagement pictures! Sami was amazing to work with. She was extremely professional but she also has an amazing and spunky personality. We found her fun and easy to work with. She was able to work with people of all ages including young shy kids. Sami captured incredible heartwarming shots of our ring bearer. She also captured beautiful moments with my husband. I had several people come up to me during the wedding telling me "your photographer is amazing. Sami also captured all the little details of the wedding even a tiny lego display we made.

Sami captured all the special photos we wanted and many more that we may never have thought of. We would absolutely hire her again. Thank you so much Sami!!
Brent
Brent Sent on 01/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and talented photographer

Sami is both professional and easy to work with. She was very flexible with our crazy schedules and was extremely helpful in her advice. Our wedding pictures are absolutely amazing and it is all due to Sami’s talent.
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Beverly Sent on 10/31/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Superior quality...reasonable prices!

We hired Sami to be the wedding photographer for our son's wedding. The quality is superior with very reasonable prices! She fit so well with our family that I know I've found a photographer for my daughter's wedding...whenever that should happen! :)
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Diane Sent on 05/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating
She was wonderful to work with and can't wait to see my pictures!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Endless MIC Entertainment Endless MIC Entertainment Wedding DJs

Samantha is a great photographer and a wonderful client for Endless MIC Entertainment. It was a pleasure to participate in her wedding. Because of her professionalism, we were very anxious to please her!

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Sami Roy Photography frequently asked questions

Sami Roy Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Sami Roy Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Toning
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Save the Date
Sami Roy Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Sami Roy Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Sami Roy Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Sami Roy 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.
Sami Roy Photography currently offers 1 special WeddingWire promotion for wedding services.
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