ArtImage by Sam Chinigo

Like most grooms, my "job" for the wedding was, "Just be on time and smile." So, I didn't meet Sam until our wedding day. By the end of the day, he was so much more than just "The Photographer." He was so easy to work with, gave great direction, and kept everyone laughing. But, most of all - he made my wife happy! I don't know much about photography, but after I saw the pictures of our wedding day, I became a fan! Besides the traditional photos of family, the wedding party, etc., Sam told a story with our photos. It was the story of the greatest day of my life, marrying the greatest girl of my life, told by a great photographer. If I could give him 10-stars, I wouldn't hesitate! Thank you, Sam!

I had been searching for a wedding photographer and had difficulty deciding who to trust with this important job. Sam was recommended to me by a friend. After speaking with him and reviewing his website, I immediately hired him. He is professional, yet super friendly. He is in constant communication, which was crucial to me. His creative nature and unique way of looking at things really makes him stand out against all the others. I was also impressed to learn of all the awards he has won. Sam was super easy to work with and the final results were outstanding. I received so many compliments, not only regarding my photos, but about how warm he was as a person. I am so happy I found him. Would not have changed a thing.

Sam did beautiful engagement photos but the wedding photos, while beautiful, did not reflect his unique artistry shown on his website. He sometimes took awhile to respond to emails. He also told us at one point he would have our digital prints to us soon and two months later I had to follow up again.

Rebekah did my photos for the wedding. She was so great and we had so much fun with her. I highly recommend them!

Sam Chinigo is a brilliant photographer that managed to capture our special day in ways we only hoped. He is truly an artist and was dream to work with. Sam was quick to respond to our initial contact, made the planing part comfortable and in the process quickly became a friend! We would highly recommend Sam as a photographer for a wedding or any event that you want to remember!

Sam was exceptional to work with. He came highly recommended by a family friend and we love his "non cookie-cutter" style. He answered all of our questions over the phone before booking. We also met in person to look at locations for day of photos. On the day of, Sam photographed me getting ready and his assistant photographed my husband. He was very professional and made everything feel natural. He made everyone feel comfort and did not "force" photos. Sam has such a great eye for a fun style, but also allows suggestions. He knew photos were really important to me and captured so many amazing moments that will be framed in my house. It makes taking photos more enjoyable when your photographer is having fun with you. Sam even stayed until the end of our wedding because he said he was having so much fun watching our family and friends dancing. This was greatly appreciated since my husband and I were surprised with sparklers and Sam was there to catch the moment. Sam also is very quick to turn around photos. We got our online gallery in less than a month after our wedding. I would absolutely recommend Sam to anyone who wants fun, memorable, modern and stunning photos all along a delightful experience.

I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge a meaningful act of compassion that should be considered when selecting a photographer for any personal occasion. I fell in love with Sam Chinigo’s artistic flair for wedding photography immediately and felt lucky beyond words that such an accomplished award-winning photographer had our wedding date available. I instantly booked the date and became excited talking over all the details with Sam; he’s personal, engaged and you can tell this is his passion, not just his means of employment. I couldn’t wait for our wedding and was excitedly planning the engagement photo shoot when I had to make the most difficult phone call I had ever made. I called Sam and barely squeaked out the words that my fiancé called off the wedding before dissolving into tears. Sam responded like a friend and not just a ‘wedding vendor’ offering condolences and support. He offered a warmth and humanity that wasn’t received when other vendors were contacted and even offered to work with me about the retainer. Sam’s work speaks for itself, but the compassion he demonstrated sets him apart from others. When it comes down to a momentous occasion such as one’s wedding, this matters; I cannot speak highly enough of Sam as a professional and as a person.

Sam is great to work with! He is very laid back, easygoing and down to earth. We only had him as a photographer and it might be helpful to have a team of photographers to get all the angles and shots you're looking for.

Sam is the most personable, talented and generous photographer out there. I was initially drawn to him through the beautiful masterpieces on his website, wishing that I could have a wedding photo where I was that bride. Our first meeting with him was at our engagement session, where he made us feel comfortable and effortless in our photos, which were beautiful. At the wedding Sam was flexible, staying later in the evening to get extra shots, and handling a sudden turn of events in the day with ease. Our photos are stunning and look as though they could be in a catalog. We are so grateful to have them to treasure the most important moments of our wedding day. You will find Sam easy to get a long with and will be amazed at his talents at capturing those little moments that mean so much to a bride and groom. You will also be amazed at the quantity of photos - we love how many we have to choose from for our album, and the choice will be difficult. Thank you Sam for giving us the pictures we dreamed of!

Where can I begin...as a bride’s tedious journey of wedding planning began so did the search for a venue, the dress, the flowers, etc and, most importantly, the photographer. We opted not to have our wedding video recorded, so my search revolved around someone who could photograph each moment and capture it so that we may relive those moments and feel it all over again for years to come. I searched and searched, coming across a lot of work that I liked but none that I feel in love with… then I came across Sam! I reviewed his work and found that he was exactly what I had been searching for! My search for a photographer ended that day and everything seemed to fall into place from there on out. He was attentive to our wants and needs and really made me feel like my wedding was special and unique, not just another shoot to him. My absolute favorite thing about him is his mix of utmost professionalism and his ability to be laid back and have fun at the same time! I have to say I am quiet shy in front of the camera, but with Sam’s humor and good nature I quickly forgot the camera was even there and the magic of his creativity began! We let him have free range to do what he does best and the end result was breathtaking! His creativity was what I fell in love with and you can see it shine through in all of his amazing work. Sam photographed our wedding day from start to finish; capturing moments of laughter, love, and awe. I look back and still remember and enjoy every moment. Working with him was so much fun and I can honestly say it added to and enhanced our special day just to have him there! All-in-all Sam was amazing and I would recommend him to everyone and anyone looking for a phenomenal photographer. It was an honor to be photographed by him and we wish him the greatest successes one could ask for! ~Angela and Ryan