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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

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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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Kaitlin Sent on 11/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Everything we hoped for and more

Sam is an absolute delight to work with. The second we saw her photography style online we knew we wanted her for our wedding. She catches all the special moments and is a true artist with lighting. My wife and I still don't get how she captured so many different angles of the same moment! She's magic! Absolutely everything we hoped for and so much more! We will be using Sam for any future photography needs. Highly recommend!
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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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Bailey Sent on 09/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Shutter Sam is the Best!

WOW! I really wish we could give Sam more than 5 stars!! Sam was one of the very first vendors we hired for our wedding. My husband and I really wanted to have a special connection with our photographer, and the minute we met Sam we knew that she was the only photographer we wanted to work with on our special day. Sam made us and all of guests feel so at ease. She was also SO fun to work with and the previews we have seen of the photographs are amazing. I cannot recommend Shutter Sam enough! We feel so lucky to have been able to work with her for the wedding and we know that we will continue to work with her for years to come. Thank you so much, Sam!
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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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Alison Sent on 10/13/2015
5 out of 5 rating
It was an absolute honor to have Shutter Sam Photography capture our wedding in images. Sam is a unique and talented photographer. I love the way she sees the world. Sam is also very easy personable and funny. My husband hates having his picture taken, but he LOVED being photographed by Sam. That is saying something! I would recommend Shutter Sam to any one. I hope I can work with her again some day soon!
-Alison Gass
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Laura Sent on 08/12/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Sam was amazing from the start. She made it a priority to understand us as a couple and make our story the focus of the photographs she took. The pictures are absolutely stunning and speak exactly to the Big Day. She captured all of the special moments between us in such an inconspicuous way that I felt like I didn't see her the whole night... but she was there, and she got all of it on film. My only regret is that we were so busy throughout the day I didn't get to spend more time just talking to her... Sam has such a big heart and lovely disposition, she put us at ease and felt like a friend from the first time we met with her. She was a complete joy to work with, and understands brides, grooms, and the complicated nature of putting together a wedding. Above all else, it needs to be said that Sam took these two camera-shy people, and made us feel completely at ease and beautiful in front of the camera. I would recommend her to any and everyone!
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Tracy Sent on 08/03/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Sam was a dream to work with, I couldn't imagine any other photographer taking our pictures on our wedding day! She was so easy to work with because she has a bubbly personality and instantly makes you feel comfortable, and it feels like you've known her for years.
Our engagement photos turned out amazing and we got so many compliments on them that I can't wait to see what she's done with the wedding photos!
I would recommend Sam to anyone who needed a photographer for their wedding, she does an amazing job & always asks for your input as well!
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Anne Sent on 07/22/2009
5 out of 5 rating
Samantha is incredibly talented, and I could not be happier that we hired her as our photographer. Our photos turned out beautifully!

Sam was very responsive, and receptive to all of my ideas, and she was a ton of fun the day of. She made my husband comfortable in front of the camera, which is huge (he hates having his picture taken)! I can't express how thrilled I am. Photos are the one thing that will last forever from your wedding, and ours are fabulous!

We will definitely be using Samantha again for family photos when that time comes.
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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!
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Emily Sent on 09/16/2008
5 out of 5 rating
Sam is wonderful! She does excellent work and I could not and would not pass her up to capture another special event in my life!
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Awards

13
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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Shutter Sam Photography frequently asked questions

Shutter Sam Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
Shutter Sam Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • High-Res Images
Shutter Sam Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Shutter Sam Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
Shutter Sam Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
Shutter Sam Photography is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in flexibility, 5 in value, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.8 in average response time.

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