HOUR

(Let's)

Golden

chase

imperfect moments

here's to the perfect,

couples

weddings

elopements

The pure, unadulterated joy of a wedding day is truly unmatched. I am here to make sure that feeling is captured in a way it would be impossible to forget. I truly believe your wedding photos can be both art and documentary. So, on your wedding day, I will be both an observer and a guide. I will offer direction when needed, and be a fly on the wall when it’s not. Focused on documenting the big picture, while honing in on the small details that make your day complete. I will create a space that feels so comfortable, you will forget you even have a camera on you. You just bask in the moment, and I'll capture it!

(and everything in between)

weddings

couples

elopements

Above all, my passion is rooted in my belief there's nothing better than to love and be loved. Love is what drives my desire to document my own life, and what fuels my passion to document the lives of others!  Whether that means in Colorado, or on an Italian country side, I'm there! Weddings,  anniversary photos, maternity sessions, family sessions… I’m obsessed with capturing the love in every season!

 your love takes me! 

wherever

I'll go

tell me more!

$6,000

Choosing your photographer is one of the most important decisions you will make for your wedding. I know from experience this decision is NOT easy, and you have to make sure the photographer you choose is the right fit for you. I love working with couples who are obsessed with my photos, resonate with my "why" and are interested in a wedding day not focused on capturing "perfect" photos, but perfect memories! More than anything, my best work comes from working with couples who are unashamedly, crazy IN LOVE and so excited to document their love for one another on their best day! 

starting at

COUPLES

elopements

$6,000

Choosing your photographer is one of the most important decisions you will make for your wedding. I know from experience this decision is NOT easy, and you have to make sure the photographer you choose is the right fit for you. I love working with couples who absolutely love my photos, resonate with my "why" and are interested in a wedding day not focused on capturing "perfect" photos, but creating lasting memories! More than anything, my best work comes from working with couples who are unashamedly, crazy IN LOVE and so excited to document their love for one another on their best day! 

starting at

01. weddings

02. couples

03. elopements

weddings

$750

couples

This session should feel like YOU. Whether that means we’re running around in a field, climbing a mountain, snuggling your pup or sharing a drink at your favorite bar… I’M THERE! Engagement photos, anniversary sessions, couples sessions, portrait sessions... I love it all! For the moments that may seem small, but help to tell the story of "you" that your future self will be so grateful to look back on. 

starting at

WEDDINGS

elopements

$3,000

elopements

Can't wait to start forever with the love of your life, but not interested in a big wedding? I've got you! There is something so special about saying your vows, even if the three of us and the birds are the only ones around to hear them! I offer multiple elopement packages to fit every couples needs, from true elopements to micro-weddings. I can't wait to be a witness!

starting at

*50 guests or less

couples

weddings

01. weddings

02. couples

03. elopements

$750

couples

This session should feel like YOU. Whether that means we’re running around in a field, climbing a mountain, snuggling your pup or sharing a drink at your favorite bar… I’M THERE! Engagement photos, anniversary sessions, couples sessions, portrait sessions... I love it all! For the moments that may seem small, but help to tell the story of "you" that your future self will be so grateful to look back on. 

starting at

01. weddings

02. couples

03. elopements

$3,000

elopements

Can't wait to start forever with the love of your life, but not interested in a big wedding? I've got you! There is something so special about saying your vows, even if the three of us and the birds are the only ones around to hear them! I offer multiple elopement packages to fit every couples needs, from true elopements to micro-weddings. I can't wait to be a witness!

starting at

*30 guests or less

Let's chat

So...what's

next?

01.

02.

03.

Get in touch

Get to know each other

Get planning!

Fill out the form on the contact page and give me allllll the details you have been dreaming up for your day, and ALL about your love story! No detail is too small. From how you met, to how you got engaged, I want to know it all! 

Once you've spilled the tea in the contact form, I will get back to you with my full pricing guide. Once you've had a chance to look it over, we will set up a call or a facetime to get to know each other better and cover any questions you may still have! 

If you love what you see, and feel like you connect with me,  my philosophy and my work, all that's left to do is say yes! Once you choose your package, I will send over a proposal with the contract, a full payment breakdown and a link to pay the deposit! From there, all that's left to do is get EXCITED for your day! 

"You can stop searching for a photographer right now, Samantha is your girl! When I first got engaged in 2022 I knew that Samantha was going to be someone I reached out to for our wedding. She had previously captured my sister-in-laws wedding and maternity photos and I loved her style of editing already. What I didn't know was how much I would truly LOVE her by the end of it all. Not only did she come to San Diego for our engagement photos but she also travelled to Italy for our welcome party and wedding. Whatever expectations I had going into this she completely exceeded. She was so kind and made us feel extremely comfortable. Not only does she capture the moment but her photos genuinely captured the feeling behind every second of our wedding. I truly cannot thank her enough for the photos she delivered, all three of our albums from her are now covering our home and bring us so much joy. This is all coming from a super type-a bride AND being a professional wedding planner myself so I definitely have high standards. I can't wait for many more years of memories she captures to come!"

'Whatever expectations I had going into this,

she completely 

exceeded..."

Rhylae + Clay

"Let me tell you about Sam!! I discovered her on Instagram a few years back - before I was even engaged - and just loved her creative eye and overall vibe. Instant follow! So when I did get engaged last September, I was lucky enough to snag one of her mini sessions and we used the beautiful photos she took for our save the dates/wedding website. From that day on, I just knew I had to book her for our wedding as well! Fortunately, she had our date available and the rest is history. Sam delivered on all fronts - communication, photo delivery, professionalism, and overall being the best at what she does = 10/10!! I am so glad I made the investment in going with Sam for our wedding photographer, as these will be photos my husband and I will cherish for decades to come. Oh, and the Super8 video she made for us was such an incredible cherry on top! If you’re debating on choosing Sam as your photographer, just do it - I promise you won’t regret it. Aside from your venue, I believe your photographer is one of - if not the most - important investments you make for your wedding day. And to us, she was definitely worth it and money well spent!"

"Sam delivered on all fronts-

being the best at what she does."

communication, photo delivery, professionalism, and overall 

Kaitlin + Shai

"I knew I was going to be in good hands when I agreed to work with Sam on my wedding day, but she exceeded all expectations. She captured every detail of emotion we felt on our special day, and as I obsessively continue to look at the photos, I see them as works of art - far from the cookie cutter wedding photos that I am used to seeing. I am also someone who does not normally enjoy being in front of the camera, but she made me feel so natural, and made the whole process so much fun. She is a cool girl who you just want to hangout with, who makes you feel so relaxed on a day full of adrenaline. I have had people I barely know come up to me and tell me that my wedding photos were the most beautiful that they have ever seen. And I actually believe them. Just work with Sam, and you will know what I’m talking about :)"

"I see them as

works of art,

far from cookie cutter wedding photos..."

Liza + Lloyd 

"Sam is THE BEST. If you are looking for the perfect wedding photographer, truly look no further. She is flexible, talented, professional, creative, and kind. She is everything you could ever want in a wedding photographer! She made the day go so smoothly and was so easy to work with. When we got our photos back, I was absolutely shocked at what she was able to capture. She listened to what we wanted but also captured the most beautiful moments we didn't know we needed."

"If you are looking for

truly look no further..."

THE PERFECT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER,

Lauren + Jared

"Sam is AMAZING I cannot recommend her enough. We used her for our engagements and wedding photos, and I am OBSESSED with every single one. I truly can’t handle them. She also did an incredible job keeping us moving through the schedule and capturing the different groups I had requested. So incredible, just book her!"

"I am obsessed

with every

single one...."

Casey + Kyle

"It is cLEar by simply looking at her work,  

for capturing love and romance..."

Sam has a natural talent

Catherine + Anthony


“It is clear by simply looking at her work that Sam has a natural talent for capturing love and romance, but Sam is also truly a joy to know! We met with several photographers, but connected the most with Sam’s warmth, enthusiasm and vision about how to best document our day. It was so easy to be in front of her camera; she made us feel comfortable as if we’ve been friends forever. We absolutely loved having Sam on our team. She was helpful, creative, funny, flexible, and easygoing while managing to capture all of our favorite moments beautifully. Would recommend to every Colorado bride and beyond!”

"Sam did my husband and I’s engagement and wedding photos. We literally could not be more happy with how they turned out, we get so many compliments when showing friends/family. The photos exceeded our expectations! Sam is amazing at what she does and such a kind person. She made us feel so comfortable. We will continue to use her for our photography needs!"

"we literally

could not 

be more happy..."

Bre + Tanner

"We are so thankful to have chosen Sam to capture our backyard wedding. Everything turned out so beautifully and we will continue to cherish these images for the rest of our life. I had followed Sam on Instagram for years before even dating anyone and I knew one day she would be my photographer. Several years later she was one of the first vendors I booked. As someone who is also in the wedding industry, I was really picky when it came to my vendor team. We are so thankful to have had Sam be apart of our wedding day. Getting to know her on a personal side was an additional bonus. Highly recommend her for all your photo needs. Everything she does is magic!"

I knew one day

Katie + Sam

" before even dating anyone, 

 she would be my photographer...."

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