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My philosophy is very simple. HAVE FUN! Your wedding pictures will be with you forever. It’s your day, why not have your photographs reflect the emotion you wish you could bottle up forever! I'm invested in you as a friend and not just your photographer. I don't check Wedding Wire very often, so if I do not respond in a timely manner please free free to email me directly. Shuttersamphotography@gmail.com

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images

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

High-Res Images

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums

Reviews of Shutter Sam Photography

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Tanya Sent on 01/29/2009
5 out of 5 rating
Sam was phenomenal. After looking at her work online, I knew that her photos of our day would be spectacular and just our style so we booked her. 10 months later our wedding day arrived and when we saw the proofs we were blown away. They are simply stunning. I agree with our friends and family who have said that she has a true talent for capturing the magic, the essence of emotion on film. All the while making it fun and relaxed. Sam is a vendor that listens to your concerns, works with you throughout the entire process and offers professional opinions when asked that suit indivisual scenarios. My husband and I have found our family photographer and can't wait to have children so we can see Sam again!
Bri
Bri S. Sent on 04/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer!!!!

Absolutely incredible!! Sam is super down to earth, kind, fun, and professional- she was a dream to work with. From our first phone call we knew she would be able to capture our day perfectly, and we couldn’t be happier with our beautiful wedding gallery filled with tons of memories. Sam was able to capture every part of our wedding day. We loved her style in that she captured so many moments in candid ways rather than extremely posed- even the more organized shots feel fun and natural, and you can really feel the love and joy we were feeling all day long!! We could not be happier with choosing Sam to capture our day.
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Jenny Sent on 12/18/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Sam is so creative and has such amazing energy. I felt like our pictures looked like editorials. They had such an artistic element to them. She capture the day, our love, our friends and families personalities just perfectly and dealt with a few high stress situations like a champ. I am SO glad I brought her on board for my wedding and can't imagine have a better photographer capture the day!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Wedding Dresses

Recommended for beautiful images & great vendor!

Emery & Co. PHOTOGRAPHY Emery & Co. PHOTOGRAPHY Wedding Photographers

Sam is a gal of many talents but photography is certainly her specialty. Her vision is clear. When you see her images, you most definitely see Shutter Sam Photography, which a perfect marriage of vintage meets modern.

Pearls Events Pearls Events Wedding Planners

Sam is such a sweetie. We haven't worked together at a wedding, but my meeting her was enough to know that her fun personality will shine through on your wedding day. She is flexible, affordable, and a great photographer.

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