Eighty Eight Photo

timelines, and structure of the day. He and DJ were incredible to work with on the day of the wedding and they stayed for the entire day. They made a point to photograph all of the guests and were very thoughtful and adaptive as the day went on. We loved how easy and relaxed it was during the photo sessions and all of the photos turned out to be gorgeous. Sam is super responsive and worked to get us sneak peek pictures back within hours of the wedding's end!

her. Now while vibes can make or break, we have seen his work and we were very impressed. We booked Sam for our wedding and the process started, the meetings/discussions about expectations, wants/needs began. Our wedding day comes and Sam and everyone is on top of their game and I dont think we stopped laughing the whole day. He was very aware of making sure we got what we wanted but we let him take his own creative twist and he got us some amazing photos! I will recommend them for every Photography need ever! We will be using again and I want to cry over how amazing our photos look. I could post all of them Im so impressed. 🫶🏻🔥🤍

cative and listened to our needs throughout the engagement and wedding process. The pictures turned out incredible and we recommend him highly!

ay of the event, the communication, professionalism, suggestions and wisdom of their approach is second to none. On the day of the event not only did they capture EVERYTHING, they did it with constant interaction and NOTHING - I really mean NOTHING - was an issue or a problem that could not be adjusted for and completed. Thank you very much for not having to worry about anything.

mely talented at talking to us in a way that put us at our ease and made us laugh, which resulted in photos that have life, energy, and fun. He was unobtrusive, but also somehow always around when there was a good moment for a picture. I will say that the cost was more than I was originally hoping to spend on pictures, but it was worth it! The pictures that we got are absolutely phenomenal, and I'm so happy that we chose Eighty Eight Photo!

ld highly recommend him to anyone looking for engagement, wedding or mini session photos!

personalizing our wedding photos to our style and taste. Eighty Eight Photo is professional, experienced, extremely talented, and a lot of fun to work with! Sam and his team made our wedding day extra special, and we are so grateful for the beautiful memories they captured. We highly recommend them!

t Sam's got a bold personality but my husband and I are the talkative, "type A" kind of people who mesh well with personalities like his. Sam has been incredible with communication, organization, and has accommodated all my kit-picking. He has been so easy to work with and always made us feel super comfortable. Day of the wedding is a whirlwind. Him and his team came so well prepared and I was able to sit back and let them do the work. Whether its the peace of mind they gifted me or the breathtaking product they delivered, they were totally worth the investment!

of guys you’d ever be lucky enough to hang out with. Trusting Eighty Eight Photo to handle our wedding photography and videography was the best decision my wife and I made, when planning our wedding. In today’s world, you don’t always get what you pay for, but with Sam and Eighty Eight, your investment will return to you, stunning and creative lifelong memories of your wedding day. I would not hesitate to recommend Sam to anyone looking to capture a special event in their life. He is incredibly easy to communicate with, adaptable to any situation or circumstance that may arise, and last but not least, actually GREAT at his job. Thank you again to Sam, DJ, and Matt for capturing our wedding day.

comfortable environment when taking pictures. I am obsessed with the engagement and wedding photos he took for us and would absolutely recommend him to anyone!

they even helped us make our timeline for the wedding day. Both photographers were wonderful to spend the day with and I had numerous friends and family tell me after the event how much they loved our photographers. They finished editing the final pictures for us way faster than I expected and I could not be happier with them, they are perfect. This was the best photography choice, you absolutely cannot go wrong with Eighty Eight Photo!

rk with. They have an amazing attention to detail as well as so much patience and truly just all being so helpful with the entire process! The photos turned out absolutely perfect and we couldn't be happier!

had such a perfect day without him. He’s fantastic to work with, helps think of things I would never have about how to capture the day, and brings smiles and laughter to the whole experience. We booked Sam before we even booked a wedding venue, he’s that irreplaceable. Not to mention his photos are breathtaking. He’s able to capture the tender and special moments, the fun of the reception, and create some really beautiful and artistic shots. If you’re wondering if you should, BOOK HIM!

relaxed and comfortable throughout the whole day. When we lost power, Sam went with the flow and kept everyone calm and collected, making sure everything still ran smoothly. He really captured our easygoing nature and all the laughter that made our day so special. Every moment was photographed perfectly without ever feeling intrusive, and the photos are stunning! His creativity and attention to detail truly blew us away. If you want a photographer who feels like a friend and delivers beautiful memories, we can’t recommend Sam at Eighty Eight Photography enough.

the very first consultation, Sam’s professionalism and passion for photography were evident. He took the time to listen to our vision and preferences, ensuring that he understood exactly what we wanted for our special day. On the wedding day itself, Sam and his team were nothing short of amazing. They arrived early to capture the preparations, blending seamlessly into the background while still managing to capture all the important moments. Their friendly demeanor put us and our guests at ease, allowing for natural and candid shots that truly represent the joy of the day. What impressed us most was Sam’s keen eye for detail. He captured not just the big moments—like our first look, the ceremony, and the reception—but also the little things that made our day unique. The emotions, the laughter, and even the quiet moments were all beautifully documented. Each photograph tells a story, and we are thrilled with how he encapsulated the spirit of our wedding. In addition to his technical skills, Sam’s creativity really shone through in the posed shots. He suggested various locations and angles that we hadn’t even considered, resulting in stunning images that we will treasure for a lifetime. His ability to adapt to different lighting conditions and environments is truly impressive. After the wedding, the turnaround time for our photos was remarkably quick. When we received the final gallery, we were blown away by the quality and artistry of the images. It was clear that each photo had been thoughtfully edited and curated. We wholeheartedly recommend Eighty-Eight Photo to anyone in search of a talented photographer for their wedding or special event. Sam and his team go above and beyond to ensure that your memories are captured beautifully. Thank you, Sam, for your hard work and dedication in making our day unforgettable!

ery detail for the day of, leaving the day flawless and stress free. It was so nice having the option of two photographers so that the morning of Sam could capture all the fun and excitement of my best friends and I getting ready, while his assistant DJ did the same for my husband. The reality is, most people don’t like taking pictures. When I tell you everyone in my bridal party had so much fun, I’m not exaggerating. Sam really has a way with making you feel comfortable and he kept us laughing the entire time. This really showed through in all of our pictures- the smiles were genuine! Moving on to really the most important part, the actual photos. PERFECTION. Each one is so unique and beautiful. The creativity that went into some of the pictures was amazing. Sam truly is able to take any backdrop you give him and make it beautiful. Every picture is breathtaking. We also booked eighty eight photo for our videography. Again, the staff was wonderful! The way the entire team works together is awesome, it’s like they all move in sync with each other so that you aren’t repeating the same thing over and over. Which on wedding day, trust me, means a lot. They really know how to capture every part of a moment. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Sam and his team! I’ll definitely be recommending them to everyone I know.

at our venue, 1885 Farms! Sam requested to move the sofa and vintage truck into the shade, which helped immensely with our comfort levels in our outdoor photos. He stayed light-hearted and fun at all times, and captured every important moment stunningly. I love his dramatic style, and he knows what he is doing with lighting and timing. I couldn't be happier with our photos and recommend Eighty Eight Photo to anyone who wants gorgeous coverage of their day! Best. Investment. Ever.

nd his team were such a joy to get to know and work with. My new husband Zak and I live in Ireland (we grew up in the Midwest) and got married at the Metropolitan at the 9’s in Cleveland on June 7. We actually didn’t even meet Sam in person until our wedding day, but thanks to our great conversations and planning via Zoom meetings beforehand, it really felt like we were already friends when we finally met. This made our whole wedding day so fun and easy! Sam makes every step of planning your wedding photography a breeze—his blog and website are so detailed and helpful, especially for us planning our wedding from an entire country away! Sam and the team pour their hearts and care into ensuring each couple feels special, happy, and comfortable, and it truly shows. On our wedding day, Sam made everyone laugh and feel at ease with his engaging stories and wonderful sense of humor. Several family members even asked if Zak and I knew him personally because he blended in so seamlessly and made everyone feel so comfortable in front of the camera. And he’s so professional too! Zak and I were blown away by the team’s skill and dedication on our wedding day—they’re truly experts at their craft and pay so much attention to all the little details that make up each photo. I couldn’t be more thankful for how they took such great care of us and captured all the little moments of our wedding day with such finesse and care. Zak told me later that he didn’t even notice most of the time before the ceremony and reception when they were taking pictures or filming—they really do such a great job of capturing the day in a way that isn’t intrusive at all. Sam and the team completely blew us away with every single picture. They got so many photos and previews back to us even within the day! We had never had our pictures professionally taken before, and when Sam showed us our first one, we were astounded by his ability to create such stunning photos of us. We loved Sam’s portfolio online and the unique and outstanding style his photos had, and the photos we got back met and exceeded the high bar that his portfolio presents. It was really cool seeing some of these incredibly creative shots starring us! All our guests have been non-stop saying how amazing our photographer was and how our wedding photos are the best they’ve ever seen! And we got the photos back so fast. Like, I’m almost concerned for Sam with the turnaround time 😂. The dedication and commitment he took to our project CANNOT be understated. I couldn’t recommend Sam and the team at Eighty Eighty Photography enough for the most amazing photos and videos you’ll ever see of yourself, your family, and your friends. Our experience with them was genuinely so special, and we’ll never forget their kindness, passion, and ability to create the most stunning works of art we’ve ever seen, capturing all the love, joy, and happiness of our wedding day.

ust clicked. Seeing his portfolio made us even more confident that he was the best choice for us. We had very high expectations and Sam and DJ managed to surpass every one of them. Photography the day of the wedding was relaxed but still on schedule. We loved the suggestions for areas of our venue to shoot and the creativity used to set up images superior to others we have seen. The results are spectacular. We would highly recommend them for any event

from planning to engagement photos to the actual wedding day. His photographs are a terrific blend of artistic shots with traditional shots. Plus, he is absolutely fantastic to work with and very personable. Of all the vendors we hired, he is my absolute favorite! I highly recommend!

s. We could not be happier with our photos. They were on-time, extremely professional and wonderful to work with. I would recommend them to everyone!! Thank you Sam and Shawn!!

table in front of the camera. And not only did they capture breathtaking moments, but they provided invaluable resources that aided us in planning our day. Sam has blog posts covering all things wedding-related, which provided us advice and inspiration along the way. What truly was amazing was the swift turnaround time for our photos. Within 3 weeks, Sam presented us with a collection of images that exceeded our wildest expectations. Without hesitation, we wholeheartedly recommend Sam to anyone seeking not just a professional photographer, but an artist who turns your wedding into a visual masterpiece.

d a genuine interest in our story so his team could capture our personalities and our day. He made the process comfortable and light hearted (while fixing my grinch face, thank you) and the engagement shoot is a day we will not soon forget. If you want artistic formals, you HAVE to get a second shooter... Mark was invaluable lurking in the bushes and playing with sunlight! We cannot thank or recommend Eighty Eight Photo enough for the flexibility, professionalism, and energy they brought to the day... they are worth every penny. EIGHTY EIGHT STARS

sing humor and laughter to make the photography portion of the day fun and enjoyable for all the bridal party. I highly recommend Sam, he is fun, genuine, and someone you will enjoy having around you on your special day, a definite must since you will spend most of your wedding day with your photographer. I was able to see the finished photos of the wedding and they all looked fabulous! Book this guy, you won’t be disappointed, Amy Ixos, Wedding Planner & Coordinatior Cherished Designs & Event Planning LLC

e made for our wedding. First off let's talk about why you would hire a photographer in the first place...the photos/videos. Sam is an artist. Trust him when he tells you to pose a certain way. Our photos were amazing and people watch our highlight video every time they come over. I haven't had a single person not tell me they wish they had a video like that. They make the wedding day easy. They keep you on schedule without rushing and somehow manage to take great video and photos without you even realizing they were there working. Most of all, Sam and his crew were very professional and fun to work with. Having them at the wedding felt like having more family there. I highly recommend Eighty Eight Photo. If my wife and I had to redo our wedding day and we only got to keep one thing the same it would be booking Eighty Eight Photo.

e it easy for us and our guests to mesh with. The photos came back SO QUICK. Everyone was surprised - and they look amazing. I cannot express how happy we are that EightyEight was with us on our wedding day and they were able to capture the entire day beautifully.

c photos, which was exactly what I was looking for. He was so easy to work with and really listened to what I envisioned and he not only made it come to life, he added much more I didn’t know I needed. As a person who is not comfortable in front of a camera, Sam made it feel fun and effortless putting me at ease the entire time and making me laugh. My biggest fear for my wedding was how would look in photos, and Sam nailed it making me look and feel beautiful. I was grateful for his direction during the shoot and his ability to spot the perfect places for the best photos. I would also recommend the second photographer, DJ, who was amazing and having the extra person ensures every moment was captured. It is very obvious he loves his work and it shows in the final product.

s feel comfortable throughout the day. The pictures that he took were incredible. They were a mixture of classic photos as well as more artistic photos which was exactly what we wanted. Could not recommend him enough!!

y vendors I worked with throughout the entire process of planning my wedding who consistently followed up with me, despite my occasional scatter-brain and lack of response because of the complete overwhelm of planning a wedding. He also answered all of my questions (and there were a lot) timely and thoroughly. It was also very important to me to find a photographer that I could trust, who was knowledgeable in their work and the Cleveland area. Sam constantly came back with fantastic suggestions when stuck on items such as places to take pictures with a 20+ person bridal party in the middle of winter in Ohio. If you have it in your budget, I would 100% recommend splurging on the second photographer. Sam and his team were able to capture all the important pictures while being able to play around with angles and use their creativity to capture some fantastic pictures I would have never been able to dream of! Finally, we got our photos and videos back at record speed (getting married during off season definitely helped with this part) and he has continued working with my family since for printing and books. I will definitely be going back to Eighty-Eight for future family photo needs!

are extremely fun to be around and make you feel very comfortable but most importantly deliver amazing images. We loved both our engagement and wedding photos and couldn’t have asked for better communication or professionalism. They are masters at their craft and I had absolutely no fear or hesitation hiring them. It’s an even better feeling when a friendship develops out of hiring a vendor. Can’t thank Sam and his team enough.

ing, we immediately knew that Sam puts his heart and soul into the work that he does, taking care to really get to know us as a couple. In the planning process, Sam offered us great tips and tricks to help our wedding day run as smoothly as possible. His expertise and experience are evident in the work that he does. Sam knows how to capture the joy of the day in stunningly artistic ways. We would recommend Eighty Eight Photo over and over again to any couple looking for not only amazing photos but a seamless vendor experience.

and Sam captured them all and way better than we could have even imagined. My husband and I are not used to posing for pictures, but Sam made us feel comfortable with his great personality and creative instruction. His kindness and adaptability started at the first meeting, allowing us to meet over zoom since we lived far away. He really gets to know you as a couple so that he can capture what is most important to you. These qualities carried out to the day of the wedding and he put both of us at ease with his organization and ideas. In addition, he is DEDICATED, willing to stand in the rain for the perfect picture. Not only did he exceed expectations on the day of the wedding, he then got pictures back to us way faster than we expected! If we could give him a higher rating than the 5/5 stars, we would. We LOVED Sam!!!

e was honest with us from the start and always had our best interest at heart. We knew we loved the style of their photography so we let Sam and DJ have creative freedom with the photos on our wedding day and the results were mind blowing. Even their methods of getting candid shots by playing games and telling jokes made the sessions that much more enjoyable. On top of their amazing work, their professionalism, kindness and ability to handle whatever was thrown at them was incredible. So much so, that our bridal party and guests could not say enough about Sam and DJ. They were always in the action, capturing everything they could. Weddings take an overwhelming amount of planning and it was so wonderful to feel completely taken care of with the Eighty Eight team there. We are beyond grateful to Sam and DJ for the best wedding photo experience. Much love to their team!

er-in-law takes a lot of photos and knows about wedding photography, so when we were looking for a photographer, she had high expectations. Sam checked every box and went above and beyond what she imagined! Sam was very genial and friendly with my husband & me as well as our guests. He was flexible and rolled with whatever happened on the hectic day! He was also helpful with following the timeline and making sure things stayed on track. He kept the energy high and got great candid shots of us and our family and friends. My husband & I cherish the photos and can't wait to look back on them as the years go on! In the lead up to the wedding, he was very communicative and helpful, providing us tips for creating our timeline and ensuring things would go smoothly. On the day, he showed up early and stayed long into the party. Although he promises photos within 2 months, we got them only one week later!! While I can't promise that expedited timeline always, I know Sam works diligently to provide his clients his best! My husband & I cherish his photos and can't wait to look back on them as the years go on!

ire process. He helps you plan out a timeline for the wedding day and is very accommodating. We highly recommend you use them for your special day!!

e photographs speak for themselves. Sam is equally funny as he is a good photographer and made taking photos a breeze for someone who isn't exactly comfortable in front of the camera.

eight photo, I promise they will exceed your expectations! Phenomenal work.

e than the typical wedding pictures. They are flexible and inventive and creative. The absolute best decision we made!

ork with. Worth every penny. Could not recommend more highly.

I quickly realized is that there wasn't anything to consider. He was so communicative, easy to work with, and really helped make our day the best that it possibly could. He was extremely flexible the day of when we had to change some of our plans last minute and was beyond accommodating. He was able to capture moments without us even realized he was there! I cannot say enough good things about Sam and Eighty Eight Photography.

st 2 hours had passed. That alone let us know that he was the right fit for our wedding. When it comes to actually shooting the photos, he has a great vision for beautiful and artistic shots. Not only that, but his fun personality and openness allows for the opportunity for goofy/experimental shots. He had a quick turnaround time for the photos and we couldn't be happier with the quality. You can't go wrong with Eighty Eight Photography!

t you just tell them and it is done. The photos are amazing, I am having a challenge figuring out which ones I want in my Album. I even had guests comment on how friendly they were. Pictures mean a lot to my family and they nailed it. Thanks for a fun time and wonderful pictures. I would highly recommend them for your event.

re great discussions where we shared our expectations with him and he provided feedback based on his experience. With clear expectations on both sides, the wedding day went very smooth and on schedule. Sam and Mark were wonderful with the wedding party and our family, joking around and making everyone feel at ease. Admittedly, we are a couple who does not like to be in front of the camera and Sam helped us make the whole experience our own; he kept us comfortable and allowed us to be ourselves, while taking his own creative liberties! He also got our photos back to us in record time, less than 2 weeks after the wedding! Top notch customer service from start to finish and overall a pleasure to work with, both personally and professionally.

d and I and we searched long and hard for the right style and overall experience. Sam hit the target every single time. His portfolios stood out to us among the sea of studios and we could not have been happier with the outcome. My wedding photos are timeless, colorful, and full of joy. His 2nd photographer, Shawn was also excellent. The two of them kept everyone smiling all day.  I also appreciated the genuine effort Sam has made to get to know my husband and I. We had several planning meetings as well as an engagement shoot (which I highly recommend to help prep for the big day!) and it was so obvious Sam cared about every little detail.  I know as my family grows, I’ll be returning to Eighty Eight Photo for albums and Christmas cards for years to come. Thank you, Sam!

. He truly felt like a part of our family at the end and I’d recommend him to anyone!! 10/10 guy and quality. You truly get your moneys worth. You’d make a mistake if you don’t chose Sam for your special day! He’s the best :)