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Photographed memories are invaluable. I strive to tell a story with my images capturing organic moments that naturally unfold which result in stunning portraits. I want my photos to evoke love and joy. I would consider it an honor to document your season of change, growth and new beginnings. Please send an email to hello@samanthajamesphoto.com to inquire about your date!

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$5,000

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$6,000

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Prints

Reviews of Samantha James Photography

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5.0 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
5.0 out of 5 rating
44 reviews
100% recommend it
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    5 out of 5 rating
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    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Samantha receives overwhelming praise from multiple reviewers for capturing the most special moments of weddings with her creativity, professionalism, and attention to detail. Her warm and friendly personality, creativity, and efficiency in capturing key moments make her highly recommended. Reviewers highlight her organizational skills, friendliness, and ability to create memories that are cherished for generations, making her the go-to photographer for an unforgettable wedding day. Whether it's through engagement shoots, providing tips on posing, or ensuring the day runs smoothly, Samantha's passion and expertise shine through in her work, earning her consistent high praise and recommendations for wedding photography services.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Samantha receives overwhelming praise from multiple reviewers for capturing the most special moments of weddings with her creativity, professionalism, and attention to detail. Her warm and friendly personality, creativity, and efficiency in capturing key moments make her highly recommended. Reviewers highlight her organizational skills, friendliness, and ability to create memories that are cherished for generations, making her the go-to photographer for an unforgettable wedding day. Whether it's through engagement shoots, providing tips on posing, or ensuring the day runs smoothly, Samantha's passion and expertise shine through in her work, earning her consistent high praise and recommendations for wedding photography services.

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Emma D. Sent on 12/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Dream Come True Photographer!

I can’t say enough amazing things about Samantha. From start to finish, she went above and beyond to capture the most special moments of our big day. Her creativity, professionalism, and every photo reflected her incredible attention to detail. Samantha made the whole experience feel fun and relaxed. Her warm and friendly personality made her such a joy to have around on such an important day. She didn’t just take photos; she created memories we’ll treasure forever. When we got our gallery back, we were truly amazed. We felt so lucky that we got to relive the best day of our lives through Samantha’s photos. Samantha was so organized and easy to work with throughout the whole process. She really took the time to understand what we were envisioning and made sure every detail was covered. Samantha absolutely exceeded our expectations and gave us a collection of photos we’ll cherish for generations. If you’re looking for a photographer who’s not only talented and professional but also genuinely cares about making your wedding day unforgettable, Samantha is the one. She’s truly a gem, and we feel so lucky to have had her as part of our wedding!
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N K Sent on 11/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Priceless moments

Samantha is amazing!! She was able to capture moments and details that we will forever treasure. She is professional, kind, understanding and knows exactly what she is doing under any circumstance. Thank you!
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Maddie D. Sent on 11/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

BEST Wedding Photographer!

We had the absolute best experience working with Samantha for our wedding. From our initial call, I could tell Sam was everything we were looking for - organized, professional, experienced, well priced, and clearly cares a lot about what she does - in addition, she is so upbeat and has a great personality so I knew she would be the person I wanted to spend basically the whole wedding day with. She communicated clearly throughout the planning phase and we had a great engagement shoot in Grand Rapids where she made us feel comfortable in front of the camera - she even got some adorable shots of our dog who is not easy to take pictures of! On the wedding day, she was on time and got started right away with some beautiful detail shots. Throughout the day, she kept us on track without rushing anything and exuded such great energy for us and our family. She also knew our venue (Aurora Cellars) so well and had so many ideas for photo backgrounds and poses. We appreciated how she gave us and our family members tips on posing and made sure to fix any stray hairs to ensure each photo was perfect. We received previews just days after the wedding and our full gallery in just a month and a half and are so impressed with her work. I would highly recommend Samantha as a wedding photographer!!

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Samantha James Photography frequently asked questions

Samantha James Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Samantha James Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Samantha James Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Samantha James Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Samantha James Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Samantha James Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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