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    Brandy D. Sent on 12/04/2023
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    Absolutely amazing

    Samantha did absolutely amazing with our photos! I am obsessed with how they turned out. Her dedication and creativity was more than we could have asked for. She was very responsive if you had a question and if we ever needed an idea or some feedback she knew exactly how we could make something work. I will definitely be using her in the future for any picture needs! Thank you so much for helping make our day absolutely amazing!
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    Katie C. Sent on 11/01/2023
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    Wonderful Team

    We loved working with Samantha! Samantha was quick to respond, helpful with getting the timeline of the day set and flexible the day of our wedding. We loved have Katie has a second photographer. Our pictures turned out beautiful and will be something we treasure forever! We couldn’t have asked for a better team!
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    Erin C. Sent on 10/12/2023
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    Everything went smoothly, she was great with communication, and pictures turned out beautiful

    Initial impressions was perfect for our engagement pictures and wedding pictures. They made the picture process easy and comfortable. Each and every picture turned out beautiful and made me want every single one hanging up in our home. It was so nice to feel like we were re-living the day and would recommend them to anyone! The turnaround time was also quicker than expected even during this time of year. We love Sam!
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    Allison W. Sent on 08/13/2023
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    Fabulous! Always quick to respond to any questions!

    Great! She was always very responsive!!
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    Rachel J. Sent on 07/24/2023
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    Amazing Photos and Wonderful Service

    Samantha was incredible. She was very communicative before the wedding, and her packages and pricing are reasonable and easy to understand. She took her cues from us and was comfortable following our lead or directing us, based on our comfort level and what we asked of her. We had some specific ideas for engagement and wedding photos, but asked her to take the lead past that, and she did not disappoint! The photos are absolutely incredible, and we couldn't be happier. Based on how wonderful Samantha was to work with and the quality and number of photos we received, we will definitely consider Initial Impressions for anniversary and/or family photos in the future!
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    Jill G. Sent on 04/07/2023
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    Such a wonderful photographer!

    Samantha was so kind and worked well with us! Our wedding day was cooooold but she made it work! She was flexible, helpful, insightful and wonderful! They even helped put boutoneers on the groomsmen who didnt know what they were doing lol
    Definitely recommend!
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    Jamie H. Sent on 10/11/2022
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    Spectacular!!

    Sammantha was amazing. She truly is a professional and gifted at what she does. The photos were amazing and her attitude was great. I would highly recommend her!!
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    Katelyn W. Sent on 10/16/2022
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    Great quality! It was great working with Samantha!

    Samantha was extremely professional and made sure to capture all of the amazing moments of my wedding day. Her colors are vibrant, which is what drew me to her in the first place. My wildflowers really popped against the white and grey dresses. I highly recommend Initial Impressions by Samantha. She is high quality with a reasonable price!
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    Genevieve W. Sent on 08/29/2022
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    Exceptional!

    Initial Impressions was phenomenal! They were incredibly flexible with minor changes throughout the day and were kind to every guest that interacted with them. Not to mention, the photos were both amazing and timely!
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    Zenna M. Sent on 07/18/2022
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    Didn't know what I wanted...but she did:)

    I knew Samantha would do a fantastic job based on my past experience with having photos taken by her before, I knew I could leave the creativeness of the photos completely in her hand- she knew the best places for the premium shots bc she has worked my venue before. She used the weather (very windy day) to our advantage and positioned us accordingly- She got meaningful shots that I didn't even ask for- and she encompassed a passage out of our vows to get me the one perfect shot I wanted-
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    Alexis H. Sent on 07/19/2022
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    Great experience!

    Samantha was amazing to have as our photographer! She worked very well with my wedding party and kept everyone on schedule. We were very pleased with the quality of our pictures! Here’s some of my favorites ❤️
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    Amanda A. Sent on 12/29/2021
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    Incredible!

    Samantha was absolutely fantastic! Her portfolio gave me great vibes to begin with, and she was a pro at capturing the vintage vibe we were looking for! She’s a true professional, beyond helpful, fantastic with communication, and great at making you feel at ease in front of the camera and providing direction. She is SO good! I cannot stop looking at our engagement and wedding photos. They’re truly priceless because they captured every moment I wanted to remember.
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    Donna C. Sent on 01/09/2022
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    Blown Away!

    When I say I cried when I got to see my wedding photos, they weren’t small tears. I was IN LOVE with how they turned out. So glad we went with Initial Impressions. Samantha was so helpful. She helped us plan our timeline for the day, had us all coordinated and ready to go. I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. She definitely went above and beyond her duties.
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    Victoria O. Sent on 10/26/2021
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    My Forever Go To

    We have now worked with Initial Impressions on 3 different occasions. Our engagement pics, elopement pics, and our big wedding day pics as well! Samantha and her partner are highly professional, will guide you to make the experience more comfortable if not used to pictures being taken, and will just capture the best of everything. Samantha was awesome with giving shot list guidance and suggestions as well as attending to wishes and changes on the spot! I cannot recommend her enough.
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    Lavetta A. Sent on 10/21/2021
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    So happy with the results!

    Sam is the absolute best! She was patient, thoughtful, and reassuring the whole time during our wedding. She suggested cute photo poses and options we would have never thought of! An absolute expert in her field. You will not be disappointed choosing her.
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    Christina F. Sent on 10/08/2021
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    Wonderful photographer and amazing photos!!!

    We could not be happier with our decision to use Initial Impressions for our wedding last month. Right away I knew we had made a good choice because of how quickly Samantha replied to my initial questions, and our communication remained quick and smooth throughout the planning process, which was very important to me. She helped answer all of my questions and guided us when we weren't sure of anything. Her help in planning the "day of" schedule was wonderful, as I had no idea what I was doing. Samantha and Katie were wonderful on our wedding day. Everything ran so smoothly, in large part due to them, and we all felt so comfortable with them. And our pictures! Oh my goodness, they turned out even better than I thought they would! We love them so much. There is a good mix of candid pictures throughout the afternoon and evening, as well as beautiful posed ones. We wanted photos that looked natural and captured who we are as a couple, and Samantha got that perfectly! If you're considering hiring her, just do it, you won't regret it. Thank you Samantha (and Katie)!!!
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    Lindsey D. Sent on 10/01/2021
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    Amazing photographer!

    I cannot say enough good things about our photographer Samantha. She was the the right choice from the very beginning. Neither my husband nor I have had professional pictures taken in a very long time and we aren't big on having our pictures taken in general, but I wanted our day to be special. Samantha was responsive, professional, and very helpful throughout the planning process. When it came time for our big day, she and Katie made sure everything went smoothly and assured me we had plenty of time when we were, of course, running late! We received our pictures less than 6 weeks after the wedding and they are amazing!
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    Tiffanie M. Sent on 09/12/2021
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    A Photographer And An Eyelash Fixer

    We ADORE Initial Impressions. From fixing a failing fake eyelash to handling my drunken wife and in-laws, Samantha handled everything with good humor and professionalism. We even changed first look location due the heat and the photos are wonderful. She captured all of moments uniquely but also captured exactly how we were feeling, full of love, joy, and a bit of the inebriated. We had so much fun and cannot wait to find another reason for Samantha and her team to capture our next special moment.
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    Courtney D. Sent on 12/02/2019
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    amazing photographer!

    Initial Impressions did an amazing job with my engagement and wedding photos! We are in love with every single one of them, and the price is so reasonable! Definitely recommend!
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    Shelby H. Sent on 11/23/2019
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    Amazing value and wonderful work!!

    Samantha does a FANTASTIC job! Not only is she super creative with different and fun ideas, she somehow always captures photos from the perfect angles. She made my wedding day a memorable one and was able to capture the ceremony perfectly without being blatantly in the aisle or in the way. No one even knew she was there!! At the end of my day I had photos that I will cherish forever, and her editing skills are top notch! I use her for all of my family’s photo needs.
    Highly highly recommend!!!
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    Cassandra W. Sent on 12/02/2019
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    Wedding photos

    Sam did absolutely amazing on my wedding photos! Couldn’t have been more satisfied!
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    Kaitlyn L. Sent on 11/22/2019
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    Love my photos!

    Samantha from Initial Impressions was very professional, friendly, and fun! We were nervous but we followed her lead and she made us feel very comfortable while taking beautiful shots. We had a few ideas of what we wanted and not only did she listen to us and make it happen (no matter how difficult), she did it with enthusiasm. And our pictures turned out better than I even imagined. She made taking our engagement photos such a fun and memorable experience!
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    Meg F. Sent on 11/21/2019
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    Initial Impressions leaves a lasting impression

    WOW. I cannot say enough good things about Initial Impressions!!!

    First and foremost, Samantha Tomblin is a truly gifted photographer. She has a great eye for finding locations / backgrounds to fit the overall theme of your wedding, balancing the photos both in color and structure, and bringing out the absolute best in those being photographed. I have had pictures taken before when I felt uncomfortable or awkward with the person behind the lens... not so with Samantha. She is friendly, personable and very accommodating. Before the big day we sat down together and discussed what I was looking for in my wedding photos and the overall "feel" of my wedding (which was vintage 1950's). She was invested in what I had to say and wrote thorough notes throughout the conversation. I really felt like I was being heard, which puts a bride's mind at ease when she's juggling a million other thoughts and decisions at a time!

    When the day came Samantha was no different. She was on top of things, always in the right place at the right time. She not only took great ceremony / family photos, but snapped so many amazing candids at the reception, even staying late to make sure she got what she needed. She kept on a schedule throughout the day and moved family pictures along which was great, considering my husband and I both have large families. Throughout organizing relatives and keeping everyone on task she was courteous, kind and professional. I had small children in my wedding as flower girls and a ring bearer who can be particularly shy, but Samantha was very sweet and patient with them and made them completely at ease. This girl laid on the ground, got up on chairs and even climbed through some particularly tall prairie grass to get the perfect shot(s)! When it came time for pictures with my husband and I, she took her time and really captured our personalities and love on film.

    Within a week after the wedding she sent me a few early proofs she had edited which were absolutely AMAZING and only made me more excited to see the rest! Which, I may add, she completed in 8 weeks. (I know she can take up to 12 if she's particularly busy, but I promise you they will be worth it). Not only were all of the photos fantastic, they had the vintage vibe I had been going for all along! She absolutely nailed it. I had a truly amazing experience with Initial Impressions and I am so glad I asked Samantha to be a part of our special day! If you choose her, you will NOT regret it!!!!
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    Elena Sent on 08/28/2021
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    Horrible experience BEWARE!!!

    Save your money. This photographer disfigures your pictures and blurs out parts of your face to make you look almost unrecognizable. Very rude and honestly one of the worst photographers to use for a wedding. Not professional and extremely poor quality photography.
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