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Samuel Walker Photography

Samuel Walker Photography

Columbus, OH
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    Natalie G. Sent on 12/31/2023
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    The photographers you want in your corner on your big day!

    From the beginning, we knew that Sam and Monica are prepared, thorough, but still made everything accessible and friendly. During our consultation (before we had even picked them!), Sam had already looked up sunset time on our wedding date and built a potential timeline for the day. As a detailed planner myself, I was blown away by all of the knowledge and experience they bring.

    Throughout the whole process, from our engagement photo shoot to our first dance, they made themselves accessible and kept us in the loop. They were very responsive when we had questions.

    Monica went above and beyond normal photographer duties, and helped my mom bustle my dress! Sam is one of the friendliest people we've met and really took the edge off our nerves on the big day!

    We hadn't considered that having a friendly team of photographers that we had great chemistry with would be important on our wedding day, but we are so glad that we chose Sam and Monica. They know how to elicit genuine reactions and emotions, and capture those in the photos and videos. They were also great with our families and good at managing large group photos and transitions.

    We were blown away by our final photos and videos, and how many special moments they captured that I didn't even realize were happening. The turnaround time was incredible.

    We cannot recommend them enough!!
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    Natalie G. Sent on 11/28/2022
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    Memories we can cherish for the rest of our lives!

    We'd give 6 stars if we could! As people who don't have any experience being photographed and are a bit camera shy, Sam and Monica did a stellar job making us feel comfortable and helping convey who we are on camera. Their communication, work ethic, and attention to detail we're superb, and we knew that our memories were in the right hands. We were blown away by the videography; we look like we're in a movie!
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    Michael Z. Sent on 12/31/2023
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    Excellent Wedding Experience With Sam and Monica For Our November Wedding

    We had a fantastic experience with Sam and Monica as our wedding photographers. We had numerous calls with other potential photographers but as soon as we spoke with Sam, we knew that they would be perfect for our big day. He was always quick to communicate, flexible with payments, attentive to detail, and overall was a big help in planning our event.

    During our initial call, we explained that we already had our engagement photos taken by another photographer but he insisted that we do another shoot with him so that he could understand what we wanted and how we interact with each other. We were SO glad that we did this as the photos ended up fantastic and are now all over our house.

    In the weeks leading up to the ceremony, Sam was instrumental in us finalizing our timeline and the fine details. During the day of the wedding, Sam and Monica somehow captured everything. The getting ready shots were non-intrusive but turned out excellent. The groomsmen and bridesmaid photos were both a ton of fun and are now great keepsakes with our closest friends. The first look and private vows were captured beautifully and are some of our favorite photos. During the ceremony and reception, I didn't even notice Sam and Monica at all but they captured every moment we hoped for and more.

    The thing that stood out most to me was the speed and quality that they were able to edit and return the photos to us. Sam said that he stayed up nearly all night after our engagement shoot and had ALL of the photos to us by the next morning. For the wedding itself, we had an excellent selection of photos ready for us the next day and the full album after a few more days. This was such a pleasant surprise for us as I have heard of so many people waiting weeks to get their pictures back.

    Overall we could not have been happier choosing Sam and Monica for our wedding photos!
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    Harley P. Sent on 10/31/2022
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    Beautiful, Stunning, Never Before Seen

    Sam just finished our engagement pictures and I have to say they’re an absolute dream! Sam and Monica have been so helpful since we first met with them about being our potential wedding photographer. Our package with them includes an engagement session and the whole process was fun! They helped us plan the session from location to outfit advice and when plans changed they were more than willing to go with the flow. Not to mention the photos are STUNNING. Sam is willing to step out of his comfort zone to get relaxed, natural photos where we look our best. I can’t wait for our wedding day with Sam and Monica capturing our genuine selves!

    Edit: 10/2/2023
    Sam and Monica are the literal dream wedding vendor. Every moment of our day was made better by them. They helped us with our timeline, they gave us great feedback for our plans, and they just genuinely made us feel like they cared about our day and every moment of it.
    From the moment they arrived they matched the day’s energy. They worked tirelessly to catch every goofy, fun, sentimental, and absurd moment of the day through an artful eye. I’ve never been so grateful for two people. By the time they left our reception I was so sad to say goodbye. Then they worked so quickly to get us a sneak peek of our photos the NEXT day. I will be singing their praises for a long, long time. Thank you so much Sam and Monica!! ❤️❤️
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    Lauryn D. Sent on 12/04/2023
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    NEVER book another photographer than these guys!!

    We were VERY blessed to have Monica & Samuel photograph our wedding. Although we originally wanted to spend less on photography, YOU PAY FOR WHAT YOU GET. Photos will last forever, and they are what you will be looking at for that long. It is worth NOT trying to skimp on the photography out of anything in a budget. That being said, Monica & Samuel were still very reasonable. They have great charisma, creativity in shoots (not the same poses over and over again), and we are absolutely in love with our photos. You will not go wrong booking them for your event!!!
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    Mindy L. Sent on 12/07/2023
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    Best photographer couple out there!

    Sam and Monica are great people and amazing to work with. They take the time to understand what is important to you about your special day. Your likes, dislikes, etc. The communication and input from them was second to none. They helped us so much in the process of wedding picture planning and timelines during the big day. I could not recommend them enough! The pictures were amazing, they captured so many great moments that will forever be appreciated and loved. Hiring them was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.
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    Rebekah L. Sent on 09/03/2023
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    Power couple

    Sam & Monica provided a premium experience for our wedding in Newport KY at Headquarters venue in August 2023. They were great to work with and made our day comfortable and fluid. They met all our photography needs. You will not meet a more spirited and superior skilled power couple.
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    Kelsey S. Sent on 08/20/2023
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    So personable!

    If you’re considering Sam and Monica for your wedding photography by needs, do it! We were so pleased working with them from the beginning to end.

    My husband wanted to be involved with wedding planning but there were some things he was more interested than others. He hates pictures so our photographer was not his excitement in planning. When we met with Sam and Monica he liked their personal vibes and was more interested than he had been for any other photographers. Sam and Monica worked with us to design a package that met all of our needs including videography for a reasonable price especially for the amazing work we received!

    From here- we threw them unique ideas and aggressive timelines. They were great to work with! Never saying no, while also making my dreams realistic! We had a blast with them all day and they did great directing our timeline and adjusting for weather.

    Post wedding- we got an amazing sneak peek in less than 24 hours, then we got our pictures in less than three weeks and our video shortly after! If you’re looking for a quick turnaround, WOW did they bring it!

    Lastly- they have gone above to provide additional content as requested. I wanted some raw video footage just to have and some pictures of specific people. They provided to us easily and quickly!

    Overall- Sam and Monica provided stunning work and were so fun to work with. They truly learn about you as a couple and the work they do showcases the couples personality!
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    Aric A. Sent on 12/15/2022
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    Sam and Monica are incredible!

    Sam and Monica were absolutely perfect for our wedding. They helped our day run so smoothly and they took some of the best pictures I have ever seen. They truly celebrated with us and our family and captured every special moment. Between our engagement shoot and our wedding we have so many perfect moments that Taylor and I shared and so many laughs and happy memories with Sam and Monica as well.
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    Nicole F. Sent on 12/06/2022
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    Above and beyond expectations

    Sam and Monica went above and beyond our expectations and captured exactly what we wanted for our wedding day and made it even better than we could have imagined. Very organized and easy to work with, 12/10 recommend!
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    Katie S. Sent on 11/21/2022
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    Sam Walker Photography - 5 stars all around

    Sam did an amazing job with our wedding photos -- from getting each of the "must have" photos we discussed, to the candid shots during our reception and the artsy "storytelling" photos to capture every element of our day. Sam is funny, easy-going and so nice to work with -- we cannot recommend him more highly!! He can take your vision and deliver beautiful pictures!!!
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    Jon W. Sent on 11/20/2022
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    Best pictures ever!!!!!

    Sam and Monica did a phenomenal job capturing our special day! Their abilities to bring best out of me and my wife allowed them to take the most beautiful photos we've ever seen. Sam and Monica have the expertise and capabilities to put us in great poses, lighting and compositions to get stunning photos. Not only did they take the time to meet with us ahead of time to discuss our vision and style, but they also helped to bring life to the photographs resulting in pictures better than we could have imagined. They are so professional and punctual and but also so friendly it was like they were part of the family. We could not recommend them more! You must have them at your wedding day or you will regret it!
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    Kennedy H. Sent on 11/18/2022
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    Highly recommend!

    Sam & Monica did an outstanding job on both our engagement and wedding photos. They are so easy and fun to work with. Plus I love the easy online access to all our photos. Highly highly recommend!
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    Jane Sent on 03/02/2023
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    Hilarious, talented, absolute delight

    Sam and Monica are great! They are so fun to work with and they work so well together! Sam has such a keen eye for capturing that grand sweeping “perfect shot.” Monica is so good at picking up the details and the softer moments. When you hire them you know that you are not merely paying for memories being captured but actual works of art that you can frame and know guests will “oooh” and “ahh” over how cool/impressive/enchanting the photos turn out. Seriously, hire them! These two are awesome
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    Diana Sent on 01/27/2023
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    They took the time to get to know us as people, not just customers. Stay, had an amazing understanding of our style, vision, and our personalities!

    Sam & Monica- Unfortunately, you fell victim to our terrible procrastination, how ever late this review may be, it could never change the fact that your presence and role as our wedding photographers was one of, if not THE best decision we made while planning for our special day. You were each were essential in not simply capturing those special and magical moments (which you did most beautifully), but the execution of our entire wedding day. I am so grateful that we found your work, and I genuinely don’t know how we would have navigated that day without you. Even as plans changed, or as hair and makeup took an incredibly huge chunk of time out of our scheduled timeline, he was still able to capture all of the love and excitement of that day. I received so many comments from guests about how professional yet laid-back the photographers were. My bridal party, in particular, could not stop raving about how amazing Sam and Monica were with which to work, and that they will absolutely be hiring them for any type of wedding event they hope to have themselves.
    Quite simply, Sam and Monica were just such a pleasure to work with; they made us feel so comfortable that it was difficult to not have a great time during shoots, we had a blast! Monica was more than helpful with so many small details that we didn’t yet realize we needed to have or to do; she was a lifesaver! She even cleaned and polished my engagement ring, and also helped the men with their bow ties! The list is countless- but she was more than happy to take care of, and each detail was perfect! Sam has an awesome method of providing open-ended direction and then letting the moments just happen, naturally. The results are an amazingly realistic view of that moment in time, but just 100% more beautiful!
    We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your hard work and dedication to making our day go as smoothly as it could, given some of the last minute hiccups, and we have breathtaking photos to enjoy, share, and reflect on our wedding day. “Thank you” just isn’t good enough, unfortunately, and I wish I had the words to communicate to you how special you are to us.
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    Kayla G. Sent on 09/29/2022
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    Beautiful and fun photography

    Sam and Monica were so much fun! Our engagement session was amazing and started us off on such a good foot. Talking through all the details leading up to the wedding was so helpful and nice of them to do. And the actual wedding was a blast, we had so many of our guests talking about how much fun these two were! They mingled and partied and STILL got amazing pictures of everything!! If you want a photographer who is both fun and professional, these are your guys! (Not to mention the STUNNING pictures we got from it all, absolutely amazing)

    Samuel Walker Photography's reply:

    We are blushing :) Kayla, Thank you so much for this raving review! We had an amazing time spending the day with you, Patrick and your family and friends and also loved getting to know you both through the engagement session and all our planning conversations. Thank you both for choosing us! -Sam & Monica
    (PS: I would climb and balance on the rope bridge anytime for you two! -Monica)
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    Natalie W. Sent on 09/28/2022
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    If I could give them more stars I would

    LOVED Sam and Monica! They did such a great job. Would recommend them to anyone! They became our friends instantly when we met them. You are lucky if you get them as your photographers ❤️

    Samuel Walker Photography's reply:

    Natalie, thank you so very much for your review and, of course, for the opportunity to pet penguins :) We we were honored to witness, capture and make memories with you and Alex. Thanks for choosing us to be your photographers!- Sam & Monica
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    Heather S. Sent on 09/14/2022
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    Outstanding photography

    Sam and Monica were exceptional!! They captured some of the most precious moments of our perfect day. They also were punctual, professional and fun to work with. Highly recommend!!!

    Samuel Walker Photography's reply:

    Heather, thank you so much for the amazing review. We loved spending the day with you and Steve and capturing all your fun and special moments! - Sam & Monica
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    Kiersten B. Sent on 09/22/2022
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    They are amazing!!!!!

    Sam and Monica were absolutely amazing! They did our engagement pictures and wedding photography/videography and we were very happy with everything they did! They are very personable and fun to be around and make you feel very comfortable in front of the camera which was hard for us! They really listened to what we wanted and personalized our videos and photos to us. It rained most of our wedding day and they were very flexible with working around downpours to make sure we got everything we wanted! Also, the meetings before each session with them were very helpful in getting everyone on the same page and making sure we were comfortable around them. We highly recommend them!

    Samuel Walker Photography's reply:

    Kiersten, thank you for such a beautiful review! We enjoyed every minute of your (rainy) wedding day…and we know it was just luck pouring down on you two! Thanks for choosing us to capture & create with! -Sam & Monica
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    Amy B. Sent on 08/05/2023
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    Best decision

    I promise booking with Sam and Monica will be a decision you will not regret it. They are accessible, professional and fun! They make you feel comfortable and capture moments that you didn’t see but make looking back at your engagement or wedding photos priceless. We also are also videographers-book them!! The videos we have are so beautiful I don’t have words to describe them properly. They take so much time and detail to look over and edit your day, they truly care about you. We choose to have two photographers, so glad we did! We didn’t miss anything about of our day because we had cameras all over to capture moments. You have hundreds of decisions to make when planning your wedding take my advice and make this decision an easy one- BOOK THEM!
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    Kim S. Sent on 07/27/2022
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    Happy Ever After…📸

    I can’t get over our wedding video😭
    I can’t stop watching it! It’s been 4 months now and we’re still crazy in love, especially with our day (even after 22 years together)! Samuel Walker Photography captured our love in all areas, in just 7 minutes!
    They got every special moment and it makes me remember our whole evening (all over again…and I cry)!❤️‍🔥
    *Highly recommended! In photo and video!
    ~Sam is more than appreciated for making our day so memorable! *He’s fun while working, too!
    ~Kim & Jeremy
    March 5, 2022

    Samuel Walker Photography's reply:

    Kim, wow thank you so much! We love those kind of tears :) I really enjoyed working with you both! -Sam
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    Kim F. Sent on 03/13/2022
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    ~Our Perfect Day!

    ~We found the best! Samuel captured our intimate moments, our fun moments, and made us feel more than special on our important day! He truly created a perfect day that was even more than our vision imagined!
    ~Thank you Sam! We had a blast with you!!!
    Love, Jeremy & Kimberly

    Samuel Walker Photography's reply:

    Than you Kim, it was truly a joy to capture your special day. We wish you the very best and many joyous years together!
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    Kari V. Sent on 11/10/2021
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    I will never use another photographer/ videographer

    We were randomly assigned Samuel through Tollman Media, which is a media company that brings on freelance photographers and videographers to cover events throughout different areas of the country. Sam was our photographer and was great at coordinating, communicating, and providing professional knowledge and feedback to any ideas I bounced off of him. For our videographer, we were not so lucky. We were assigned 4 different videographers in between the time we signed on with Tollman Media and wedding day. Our videographers would disappear unannounced throughout that time period until a week before our wedding, we were left with no one to film our big day. This is where I cannot recommend Sam enough. Sam went out of his way to ensure we had a videographer for our day by volunteering to pick it up himself and have his wife sign on as our photographer. The two of them together literally made it possible to capture our dream day. I cannot speak highly enough of both of them! They were so engaged and hands-on, professional with some spunk to help everyone relax and be present in the moments. I will recommend them and only them to anyone who is looking for a photographer or videographer. They will make it happen even when an entire nationally ranked media company fails to do so.

    Samuel Walker Photography's reply:

    Kari, We had such a fun day with you two and your energetic crew :) Thanks for such a comprehensive and thoughtful review! Love how you described how hands on we are...with the added spunk - nailed it! We are SO glad we could have the privilege of turning a very stressful situation into a relaxing day (and capturing all those beautiful memories). - Sam & Monica
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    Sydney T. Sent on 07/27/2021
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    Amazing work!!!

    Samuel was so professional and his work was simply breath-taking! He made everyone feel very comfortable and his high energy was contagious!!

    Samuel Walker Photography's reply:

    Sydney, Thank you so much! I you two were so fun to work with - wish you many years of wedded bliss ;)
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