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Cheryl Sent on 07/15/20105 out of 5 rating5.0
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Sam was WONDERFUL! One of my guests said it best..."Sam was everyplace without being anyplace at all." He was taking pictures all the time from everywhere he could possibly get to...yet he was not in the way and you didn't even know he was there. I would HIGHLY recommend Sam to anyone...he is well organized and very prompt in answering questions. He put this bride's mind at ease once I met him. I knew he would do an amazing job with our wedding...seeing the pictures now...I got more than I had even hoped for!! Sam ROCKS! -
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User861913 Sent on 07/12/20125 out of 5 rating5.0
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Sam did a great photobooth at my wedding! He even projected the photos at the reception for everyone to see! it was so cool! -
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Kimberly Sent on 09/22/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Sam Ellis or as I call him Mr. Ellis. I've known his man was going to shoot my wedding for a long time. He made the day so simple and pulled off next day sneak peeks. I cannot wait to see how he captured my day but I just know from using him prior it will be amazing. Best photography around, BOOK HIM! -
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We could not be happier with our wedding photos! Sam captured every amazing moment of our big day so well! We are so excited to have such incredible photos to share with friends and family. Sam was very responsive even with his busy schedule. Even with last minutes changes to our ceremony location, Sam was quick to adapt. He got our photos back to us only ONE WEEK after the wedding!! We will cherish these pictures forever! -
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Caitlin Sent on 01/11/20135 out of 5 rating5.0
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Although BOTH of his assistants called out sick the day of the wedding, Sam Ellis pulled everything together and did an amazing job. we even took some shots out side, just beating the rain. Ellis also had a unique photo-station set up for the guests to put on silly hats, mustaches, etc. and it was a hit! I've known Sam Ellis for a long time and overall he is a great person, he did an amazing job for a great price. -
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Heather Sent on 06/28/20115 out of 5 rating5.0
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Sam did the most amazing job with our photography for our special day! My entire family was crying when we were looking at the pictures. We now have so many memories that we can show off and look back on forever!! -
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Elizabeth Sent on 02/12/20125 out of 5 rating5.0
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Sam Ellis delivers! Sam's photographs don't just capture "moments", but rather, the emotions & joy of your wedding. He provides the right about of instructions/guidance with the flexibility to ensure your individuality shines through. There is nothing more valuable to a bride that having a kind, easy-going, and fun photographer to spend your planning & big day with. -
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Amanda Sent on 05/17/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
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I think the best decision I made when planning my wedding was choosing Sam Ellis as our photographer. He is phenomenal. First, he is friendly and prompt with his replies, while maintaining professionalism. He made us feel very comfortable while being photographed. Sam does anything to get a good shot: he stands on things, he'll lie down on the ground, and he'll even balance in the sand to get something special! I really suggest getting your engagement photos with him so you have a chance to interact with him prior to your wedding. It's a great experience!
Our wedding photos are beyond wonderful. We are SO SO happy with them. We had numerous compliments on Sam after our ceremony and reception and even more when our friends and family viewed our photos. It was cold outside the day we got married, snow flurries actually, and Sam was so creative in making our indoor photos look amazing and unique. Sam encouraged us to go outside for sunset photos and it was well worth being cold! Trust him! My oldest brother told me that our photos are the best wedding photos he has ever seen...and he does not dole out compliments easily!! I am still just amazed at how many beautiful and memorable photos we have to look at and peruse! -
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Sandy Sent on 07/28/20125 out of 5 rating5.0
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I was fortunate to have a wedding that surpassed my expectations and have been able to enjoy it again and again by looking at my wedding pictures. Sam was able to capture the essence of the ceremony and reception and the personalities of the wedding party and guest. He also provided some artistic shots of the items of the wedding, such as the rings, table favors, flowers, chocolate fountain and cake that were fantastic. Sam was patient and easy to work with, always available and responsive. So glad he was recommended. -
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Jennifer Sent on 01/05/20145 out of 5 rating5.0
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Sam Ellis has an amazing talent! His photography is wonderful! He is very helpful, caring, professional, and knows how to have a great time! His picture packages are great, especially considering how great his photography is! I would definitely recommend Sam to others and I will definitely be having more pictures done with him in the near future! You will NOT regret your decision picking Sam Ellis for your wedding photographer! -
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Amanda Sent on 01/19/20135 out of 5 rating5.0
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Sam Ellis did an amazing job on our wedding photography. He was highly professional, very personable, and in my opinion the best wedding photographer at the beach. All of the photos are beautiful, and we have received numerous comments about how wonderful they turned out. We highly recommend him for a beach wedding and will use him for any future photography needs. -
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Melanie Sent on 08/14/20155 out of 5 rating5.0-
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I reached out to Sam to schedule engagement pictures on the beach! He was very responsive and very nice! We had our engagement pictures taken Mid July on a Monday evening by Fenwick Island State Park. The scenery was beautiful and Sam's professionalism showed. We had a ton of fun and we are very happy with our Pictures! I would highly recommend Sam! -
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Jason Sent on 11/07/20145 out of 5 rating5.0
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Sam Ellis was an outstanding photographer, & I would recommend him to EVERYONE! He was very professional, & his second photographer, Brandon Shockley, was awesome too! They both ensured that all of our wedding day was captured by camera.
Sam was always accessible by email/phone, & was prompt in his responses. He answered all questions and helped to ease all of our stress with regards to the wedding day.
The photobooth he provided us with during our reception was AWESOME! Never in my life have I ever been somewhere that had so many props for the photobooth. Everyone loved the photobooth & I would strongly recommend people adding this to their package!
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Alex Sent on 11/20/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
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Sam is a good friend of mine, great guy, and an even better photographer! I have hosted many weddings at our restaurants and worked with him professionally numerous times and he always remains professional, compassionate, and patient with weddings. I really enjoyed having the opportunity to have him work with us on our actual wedding day. Capturing moments, the ones that you think are just you and your wife/ husband, is what he does best. We never felt he was over-bearing and barely noticed him....but he was always right there next to us to catch every moment...big or small. I highly recommend using Sam! Also suggest going with the best package he offers, as having two photographers only increases the chances of catching truly amazing-candid photographs. -
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Rochelle Sent on 11/03/20105 out of 5 rating5.0
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My husband and I chose Sam Ellis as our photographer at the recommendation of Dawn Horton at Salero and we are so happy that we did! Sam was a top notch professional and caught the most amazing moments of our wedding. The day went by so fast but Sam was able to capture both the very intimate moments and also fanatical fantastic dance floor shots. Sam was always very responsive to my many e-mails and worked with me to create a list of shots that I wanted to capture during the day.
Because he works so frequently with brides & grooms at Salero, I knew he was aware of all of the ins and outs of beach weddings and getting great shots at our venue. He also was able to convince Dawn to let us on the roof of Salero to get some amazing sunset shots - a first at that venue! Our pictures just posted on Sam's website and I cannot wait to actually get the physical photos in hand!
The photography was one of the most important elements of the day, and I wanted to make sure we got all moments documented. With Sam there was never a worry he would get it done. He did an excellent job and I would highly recommend him to anyone getting married in Delaware or anywhere he is willing to travel. He is relaxed, friendly and unobtrusive....We never felt like the paparazzi was on us all day - We just enjoyed the day and now we get to enjoy it all over again through our photos!
Thanks Sam for creating those concrete memories that we will cherish for a lifetime!
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Lisa Sent on 12/28/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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Sam was great because he was creative. Lots of different backgrounds & loved all the shots getting ready.
He had a list of shots with names of all participants so we didn't waste anytime & could hang out with or guests!
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Robin Sent on 10/25/20085 out of 5 rating5.0
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Sam was wonderful to work with. He was very willing to meet with my husband and me on short notice since we were coming in from out of town. He met us at the door and answered all of our questions during the meeting. He followed up anytime i called to ask questions. When i saw the photos of the wedding they were so nice it was hard to decide which ones we wanted. My husband was also very comfortable around him and that says alot since he doesn't like to smile for cameras. The photos were great and the album him and his wife are putting together for us looks like its going to be beautiful. I'm really looking fwd to seeing the end result. They were also really good about working on the album with my likes and dislikes and giving us options. If i had to do the wedding all over again, i may not choose all my same vendors i used, but without a doubt, i would use sam over again. -
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Jen Sent on 01/11/20135 out of 5 rating5.0
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Almost two years later and I am still obsessed with my wedding photos and the work of Sam Ellis Photography! Not only did they capture amazing shots, but were flexible with editing and super prompt with service. Very talented and would highly recommend! -
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Super Sam!
We booked Sam for an engagement session on the beach. He was easy to contact and timely with all of his communication. Our originally scheduled day got rained out and he was able to rebook us for a new day not long after our original. As two people who are camera shy we went into this session with some nerves but Sam made us feel very comfortable. He gave great direction and prompts for the poses and had us shoot at a variety of locations in the state park. He even spent some extra time waiting at the end just to make sure the sunset wasn't going to throw us any beautiful surprises as it dipped below the horizon. We appreciated his thoughtfulness in every shot and we are thrilled with our photos! Would recommend him in a heartbeat and look forward to the next time we are able to work with Sam. -
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Stacey Sent on 05/03/20125 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Sam was so easy to work with and met with me face-to-face two times before the wedding day. He was able to work within my budget and gave me a preview of 20 pictures the morning after our wedding. I am so excited to see all the pictures! -
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User1476650 Sent on 12/18/20135 out of 5 rating5.0
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I got engaged in September 2012 and was married in September 2013. After we had locked down our wedding date, I went online and researched several photographers as we were to be married in Rehoboth Beach.
My fiancé and I met with Sam on the same day after interviewing 2 other photographers, who were both lacking the professionalism I was looking for.
When we got to Sam's studio we were blown away. He had music playing, wedding photos displayed everywhere, and he literally sold us with his affordable wedding day packages and easy going attitude.
He was extremely responsive the months leading up to the wedding day - AND afterwards.
One piece of advice I received when choosing a photographer was on your wedding day you want someone who isn't going to cause added stress. Not only did Sam and his team take amazing pictures but we all had a lot of laughs together throughout the day and into the night.
He also had our wedding photos posted up on the website in a few weeks - the turnaround was awesome.
I couldn't recommend Sam Ellis more.
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User3364170 Sent on 09/23/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
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Sam is a great photographer, and just a downright awesome guy. We are so lucky to have found him for our wedding. He was responsive to my many emails, professional, and fun. Prices are fair and he has several packages to choose from. His photobooth was a hit with guests because it's an open-air booth that can fit tons of people and he provides several props. The wedding photos are gorgeous, and what I think I like the most about him is that he gets genuinely excited when he takes a great shot! You can tell he really likes what he does. I highly recommend him. -
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Kate Sent on 12/18/20135 out of 5 rating5.0
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We have nothing but great things to say about Sam from start to finish. I felt relaxed and comfortable the whole day and some of his best shots were the candid ones! Sam has a great eye for detail and light. We looked at a lot of photographers in the area and by far Sam was not only the best value, but the best guy for the job - hands down. My husband and I look forward to getting pictures taking with Sam for years to come! -
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Stacey Sent on 05/06/20085 out of 5 rating5.0
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Sam Ellis is AWESOME!!! From the moment that you meet him you will know that you have made the best choice. The first time Sam took our pictures was for an engagement sitting that was included with our package. He made taking pictures fun and we actually liked seeing ourselves in pictures. He provided us a CD of the images that we were able to use in our wedding. We could not wait to work with Sam again on the wedding day. He did not disappoint. He was prepared for all the formal shots that we wanted but the best part was that he captured all the other cool moments. We had so much fun on the beach! We never felt like he was in the way and he was always willing to be called out for a random picture with friends. Everyone at the reception commented on how amazing he was.
I can't think of enough ways to tell you how great Sam is to work with. I think that his work speaks for itself, be sure to check out his website. Sam...we will call you when we need a family portrait :) !! -
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Corey Sent on 12/27/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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Sam was amazing to work with. He understood my wife's apprehension about photo's and worked with us to make it as easy as possible for her. He was everywhere getting amazing shots, but never felt like he was in our face. The quality of his shots was amazing. Sam's pricing, professionalism, and quality make him a must choose for your wedding. -
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