Contemporary Wedding Photographers & Videographers
$2,150 starting price
All of Ohio, including Toledo and Columbus, All of Michigan
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Sam Tolson
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Formerly known as Sam Tolson Productions, ENDOR Studios is a wedding photography company that documents milestone celebrations throughout Ohio and Michigan. A in-house production company with a knack for creativity, owner Sam Tolson adores making truly heartwarming pictures for her clients to cherish. While you laugh, embrace, and enjoy your big day, this accomplished studio will be snapping every emotional highlight.
Though wedding photography is our true passion, we are also adept at motion graphics and filmmaking. As a versatile photographer, we specialize in a range of styles, including modern, dramatic, and artistic. We are excited to hear about your unique love story, as this will be our chief inspiration while we photographs your celebration.
ENDOR Studios can provide coverage of your rehearsal, ceremony, and reception. A selection of useful services is on offer, such as a second photographer, same-day edits, online proofing, and drone footage. Other photoshoot types consist of boudoir, engagement, and trash-the-dress sessions.
Prices & packages
Wedding Package One
$2,150 starting price
Wedding Package One
$2,150 starting price
5 hours
5 hours
5 Hours of coverage
5 Hours of coverage
Wedding Package Two
$2,950 starting price
Wedding Package Two
$2,950 starting price
8 hours
8 hours
8 Hours of coverage with Engagement Session
8 Hours of coverage with Engagement Session
Wedding Package Four - Photography & Videography
$5,500 starting price
Wedding Package Four - Photography & Videography
$5,500 starting price
8 hours
8 hours
8 Hours of coverage of Photography and Videography
8 Hours of coverage of Photography and Videography
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- Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge.
- Couples usually spend $3,000
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Photo Shoot Types
Boudoir
Bridal Portraits
Day After Session
Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Drone
Film Photography
Online Proofing
Same-Day Edits
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Classic
Dramatic
Lifestyle
Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
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After Party
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Sam Tolson
Owner
Hi! My name is Sam Tolson and I am a freelance photographer and content creator. I am the Owner and Creative Director at ENDOR Studios, formerly known as Sam Tolson Productions, based in Maumee, OH! I have been doing photography for 13 years and have been a content creator for around 15 years. I also work as a digital media producer, specializing in motion graphics and film. On top of that, I also have a side gig as a musician :)
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5.0
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Sam and her team at Endor Studios receive high praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional photography services at weddings. Reviewers highlight the team's creativity, passion for photography, professionalism, and helpfulness in capturing every moment on the wedding day. Sam's organizational skills, communication, and ability to work with large groups are noted, along with her dedication to getting the perfect shots, even in challenging conditions. The team's friendly and approachable nature, along with their ability to deliver stunning sneak peeks and final galleries, make them highly recommended for capturing important life events.Review photos
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Jordan T
5.0
2/20/2025
We had a fantastic time with Sam from start to finish! We had so much fun taking our engagement photos and Sam was really helpful with asking for some poses but also just letting us do some ideas we had!
The wedding photos are incredible too! Caught every moment as we would have hoped! Plus, I (the bride) had a difficult time getting in touch with my husband at one point before the ceremony and Sam was on it! That extra help was incredibly helpful and encouraged me to relax more knowing I was surrounded with amazing vendors.
Cassidy B
5.0
1/20/2025
I cannot say enough about Sam and Alyssa with Endor Studios. From the beginning Sam had great communication with me. They are very creative and you can tell they have a true passion for photography. Sam went out of her way to make sure she captured everything we wanted on our wedding day. We have a pretty big family and Sam was organized and efficient to get our family photos done after our ceremony in our short time frame. I would recommend Endor Studios to anyone and will definitely be working with them in the future for other important life events 😊
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Sydney M
5.0
11/24/2024
I can’t write enough about how wonderful Sam and Endor Studios is. Sam delivered on absolutely everything we were looking for: reasonable pricing, phenomenal pictures, fun and engaging personality, and accommodating of any requests. It was so awesome that Sam gave of a sneak peak of our pictures before the night was even over. Definitely recommend this studio for any photography needs!!
Mikayla G
5.0
10/20/2024
Sam was absolutely amazing to work with for our engagement and wedding day! My husband and I highly recommend her for any event. We chose Endor Studios after viewing the galleries of weddings she has previously shot, we loved her style and knew it was exactly what we wanted. She worked with us through weather cancellations for our engagement shoot and rescheduled our shoot promptly. With us being two people who do not know what to do in front of a camera, Sam was so helpful in telling us where to be and what to do. We had a large bridal party and she was able to accommodate and capture some amazing moments with all of us. I couldn’t have asked for better communication, any questions or concerns I had were answered within a few hours at most. She was on time and very reliable. Our venue had several unique photo opportunities and we were able to take advantage of all of them! And even though she is scared of heights, she still agreed to climb up a roof and capture some amazing shots of us with the downtown skyline. Her dedication is amazing and appreciated! I received several compliments about Sam throughout the entire day from family and bridal party members. We had an amazing experience working with Sam, you can’t go wrong choosing them to shoot your biggest moments! After receiving our engagement photos and a few wedding sneak peeks I couldn’t be more sure that my husband and I made the best decision with hiring Sam for our wedding day. We are so excited to see our full gallery and look back on these photos forever!
Evan M
5.0
7/29/2024
We truly can not say enough good things about Heather, Sam and everyone over at Endor Studios for all of their special care and efforts they placed on our special day.
Sam and Heather both were so approachable and fun to work with, and offered the perfect mix of creative direction and flexibility with our photography. In fact, Heather specifically helped tremendously with our wedding itself on the day of - she went above and beyond to help us with the flow of our wedding more than even our coordinator did.
We would absolutely recommend Endor to anyone interested in a great value for a charismatic photographers with unique eyes for great shots.
Katy N
5.0
7/28/2024
If you want someone professional, grounded, experienced, and fun, I highly recommend Sam of Endor Studios as your photographer for your big day! She was an amazing vendor throughout the process and on our wedding day. Sam made sure to have all of our expected photographic desires/moments in a schedule before the big day. This made the photo sessions, especially the family sessions, so easy. On our wedding day, my husband and I realized quickly that we hadn't researched enough poses and Sam saved the day with plenty of suggestions. The sneak previews we received are amazing! She captured every moment we asked for (plus many many more!) and flowed with the ever-changing schedule and ridiculously oppressive humid heat. Beyond Sam's photography skills, she has wonderfully grounded energy. As someone who could be labeled 'Type A' under stress, having her energy around was exactly what I needed to enjoy the day. She made everyone feel so comfortable that we all said goodbye like old family friends!
Kasie R
5.0
7/26/2024
Working with Sam and Endor Studios was one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding! Super nice to work with and couldn’t ask for better photographs! My husband and I had never taken professional photos together before our engagement session and Sam made it a breeze, soo much fun! Highly recommend!
Autumn G
5.0
7/26/2024
I cannot say enough great things about Sam and her team at Endor Studios. I literally tell everyone I talk to when I get asked about a wedding photographer, JUST BOOK HER!! I booked Sam when we got engaged and she did our engagement photos and then just shot our wedding on July 6th. She made everything so easy for us, it’s really just like hanging out with a good friend, laughing and taking pictures. They go above and beyond to make the couple feel comfortable, at ease and make sure you enjoy the entire experience. Every single one of our guests adored her too. So down to earth, easy to talk to and work with and the pictures speak for themselves, truly stunning🩷 Our wedding day wouldn’t have been as perfect as it was if it weren’t for her. I’m forever thankful we picked Endor Studios to capture such an amazing time in our life. I wouldn’t want any other photographer to spend the day with me.
Tori S
5.0
4/11/2024
Sam did such an excellent job. She was on time, professional, and knew what she was doing. We met before the wedding and we knew that she was the one for us. She was easy going and extremely knowledgeable. She came prepared on the day of the wedding and helped everything run smoothly. She kept to our timeline but was flexible with us. The lighting wasn't ideal for our wedding, but she worked with what we had available and pulled us aside for some extra shots when golden hour hit. She easily organized our large family when it was time for family photos. She was so calm and matched the energy of our bridal party perfectly. I would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding photographer.
Emily T
5.0
10/29/2023
Sam is the absolute best! She captured absolutely beautiful photos for our engagement shoot and wedding! During my wedding day, she helped keep us on schedule, which was much appreciated. Sam did a fantastic job with helping guide our wedding party during photos and she was equal parts professional, friendly, and just an incredible photographer. She even made a point to say goodbye to my parents when she was wrapping up for the night. Sam was so excited to begin editing our photos that she sent me samples during dinner! She knows what to look for and where to be throughout the night in order to capture every moment that matters. My husband and I could not recommend her enough!
Rachel R
5.0
10/25/2023
Sam is probably the best photographer in all of Ohio! She’s is super professional and super sweet! She did an excellent job working with us for our engagement shoot and wedding! She even has the ability to send a few photos to the couple after they are taken which is great because they can be shared with family, friends and in social media. I am so happy we worked with her and we cannot wait to see the final product we receive! I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reasonably priced and awesome photographer for your big day. Thank you Sam!
Darci S
5.0
10/24/2023
Sam did a great job for our engagement photos and day of wedding photos. She was professional and courteous but also fun to work with. Very responsive to any of our needs and flexible with time. We really enjoyed working with her
Matt H
5.0
10/24/2023
Sam was perfect! She was so helpful and professional. Very responsive and answered all our questions. She was on time and got all the pictures we wanted and more :)
Audrey B
5.0
10/19/2023
Sam was wonderful to work with. We had her do engagement photos as well as the wedding and they came out beautifully. She’s very professional and takes the time to edit photos with care. She was calm and patient with us when guiding poses for photos. She was a calming presence and working with that kind of person during the stress of a wedding is relieving. I would highly recommend her services!
Deborah B
5.0
10/17/2023
Sam is so easy to work with and very flexible. She has a great eye and all of the pictures she took were beautiful!
Megan L
5.0
10/17/2023
We could not have asked for a better wedding photographer than Sam! Her photos are Stunning. She was so fun to work with, and always professional. She has great attention to detail, and was very prepared. She came right in the day of the wedding and gave us the perfect amount of direction that we needed. She was extremely timely with all communication, both before and after the wedding. We would strongly recommend her to anyone!
Dani S
5.0
10/16/2023
Using Sam as our photographer was the best decision we made for our wedding and we are so thankful! I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. My husband and I are both incredibly camera shy and have very few pictures; but we felt so comfortable in front of the camera with Sam right away. They were continuously helpful the whole day. All my bridesmaids had nothing but wonderful things to say as well. They really knew how to connect with my wedding party, was very personable, made us all laugh, but still was so professional. The creativity and talent really shows in my photos, they captured the whole essence of what I wanted my wedding to be while also letting me guide them into capturing my vision as well. I’ll forever be thankful to have such beautiful pictures to treasure and remember my favorite day! I already have and will continue to recommend Sam!
Julie S
5.0
10/16/2023
Sam was the best decision we made for our wedding! Sam made the trek all the way to Fenton, MI for our wedding. We originally were going to get married in Ohio. When we changed locations we were so happy Sam was willing to come up north. We loved her style and knew it was what we wanted for our wedding. She made us feel so comfortable. My husband and I are far from comfortable getting our photos taken, but with Sam she made it enjoyable! She gave us over 30 sneak peaks the night of our wedding, which we go through often while waiting for the full album. Our family still talks about how great she was! Her photos and editing style are so unique, she has an eye for detail.
Leah S
5.0
9/17/2023
Sam was super nice and makes you feel comfortable. We received a lot of pictures very quickly! They are beautiful!
Cameron R
5.0
6/22/2023
We cannot say enough about how professional and talented Sam Tolson is. Her ability to direct us and our family and friends to pose for pictures and her incredible ability to capture candid moments was just amazing. We would highly recommend!
Maddie A
5.0
12/18/2022
Sam was the perfect choice for our wedding photographer. From day one she was excited to provide the best possible service for us. She was flexible, caring, creative and easy going. She rolled with the challenges of rain rolling through, hair/makeup falling behind schedule, and a very dim reception venue. I always felt at ease talking to her. She understood what we wanted and captured it quickly and better than ever expected. Our families and wedding party LOVED working with Sam. I think every one would've voted her MVP of the day. I can't stop looking through our pictures. Sam delivered the exact vibe we were going for. I would recommend her to anyone and I'd be confident she would bring out the best in them!
Kalee B
5.0
10/05/2022
Sam was amazing from start to finish. We chatted several times throughout the planning process to discuss our vision. Sam is very open and flexible, and will do whatever it takes to make sure she gets the perfect shots! She worked well with our other vendors to be sure the day ran smoothly and we had plenty of photo opportunities. My wife and I have always been awkward in front of the camera, but Sam made us feel comfortable the whole time! She worked really well with our bridal party and made sure we got all of our "must have" family pictures. She was so sweet and every single guest raved about how awesome she was all night. We even received sneak peaks of our photos the same night, and absolutely LOVE how they turned out!! We would recommend Sam a million times over.
Alex S
5.0
9/24/2022
Sam was incredible! I was over taking pictures at one point (I just wanted to mingle and party) but her and Mercedes did such a good job at getting me through it. Honestly the BEST people to work with. And her pictures are obviously stunning. I would recommend Sam for any and all events, not just weddings!
Jenifer F
5.0
7/06/2022
Sam did an absolutely amazing job on our photos! Great communication throughout the process. She showed up to the venue and got amazing shots, and made sure we got all of the ones we wanted as well like the golden hour shot. Can't wait to share all the photos with our guests!
Macy K
5.0
6/11/2022
My husband and I have never really been photo people, but my goodness I have never felt more beautiful and photogenic! Sam was there majority if not almost all of my day and made sure I was comfortable throughout the entire photo process! We did some pre wedding photos since we had a good sized wedding party and soo many family members we wanted photos with! Sam managed the entire process and was able to get all of our photos done with extra time to spare! My other vendors expressed how great Sam was to work with along with my entire family and wedding party who loved Sam! Wedding days obviously are crazy but Sam made it about us and fun for us! Our sneak peek of the photos from the day are amazing and we are obsessed with them! Honestly the day would not have been as great as it was had it not been for Sam! We are very happy we found you! Thank you very much!
Bethany S
5.0
6/09/2022
Sam was so so amazing. Her and Mercedes were an absolute blast to work with. They both had so many amazing ideas and the creativity just kept flowing. She was so easy going and understanding. If anything fell behind schedule, she would just go with the flow. She took so so many pictures (which I love). She got my preview photos back to me super quick and even got me more than originally promised. She made sure to capture every photo I wanted and kept asking if there were any others I hadn't gotten yet that I wanted. She was also really good at making sure everyone in the photo looked good and was having fun. I cannot recommend her enough. Please please book her. You will not regret it.
Melissa W
5.0
6/09/2022
I found Sam on the knot and she replied to me right away! She had a great price and included engagement photos as well. My now husband and I are definitely not picture people but she helped as much as she could to get us some cute poses. She's laid back and easy to work with. We even had a small hick up with the date but she was apologetic and everything went smoothly. Would definitely recommend her and hoping to actually get some family photos done by her in the near future
Hannah C
5.0
6/09/2022
Sam is awesome, and we instantly connected with her. She's very professional, and makes you feel very comfortable, especially with my husband and I being awkward people. Her work is phenomenal. It did take longer than expected to get our photos back, but with her being busy, it's understandable! I would recommend her to anyone!
Paige S
5.0
10/25/2021
Sam was the best decision we made when planning our wedding! we had a strict timeline to adhere too and she had us ahead of schedule! She had all poses ready and lined up. She stay connected with everyone involved in the wedding. My husband and I highly recommend her!
Lindsay H
5.0
10/23/2021
Choosing Sam to be our photographer for our wedding was the best decision we made! She is so fun to work with and really makes you feel comfortable. She fit right in with my friends and family, everyone was so impressed by her. Her photos are beautiful, she really has the eye to capture the best moments. You won't regret working with Sam for your special day.
Danielle E
5.0
9/25/2021
Sam did an amazing job on our wedding and engagement photos! She finds a great way to capture the best of us. She knows exactly what she is doing and it shows! Very easy and fun to work with as well.
Breanna J
5.0
5/14/2021
I can't recommend Sam enough! My husband and I are pretty awkward in front of a camera but Sam managed to capture so many beautiful pictures! She is so comfortable to work with and offers a variety of photo ideas. She made sure that we got all the pictures we wanted with everyone we wanted. Not only is she amazing at what she does but she is extremely professional and reliable. You can tell she cares about making sure you have a great experience and that you get the best pictures possible!
Samantha K
5.0
11/29/2020
Sam was incredibly professional and flexible with our wants and needs! She worked with us on every little sentimental detail that we wanted captured and made our day look as special in the pictures as it felt in our hearts! And she got our pictures back to us in a very reasonable timeframe! We HIGHLY recommend her for your special day!
Kristin S
5.0
1/22/2020
Sam was very professional when she took our photos. She arrived ahead of schedule and was prepared. We aren't the most comfortable with taking photos and she made us feel at ease. She worked well with kids also. Her turn around time was quick and she was in communication with us every step of the process. Our photos turned out great!
Alex F
5.0
1/22/2020
Sam was great to work with. We gave her several references of a particular style we were going for and we couldn’t be happier with the results. We will most definitely use her again in the future.
Celina F
5.0
1/22/2020
Sam did an amazing job on our engagement photos and family photos. She was very organized, had all of her equipment prepared and ready, arrived early, familiar with the location, and captured our special moments. She is also very flexible if the weather is not participating or if we ever needed to reschedule. We are always so pleased with the photos she takes and can’t recommend her enough!! She does amazing work and is also great with kids! We loved the engagement photos she took but we also love our family photos that she has taken for us as well with our daughter! Great value for service, professionalism, and overall amazing experience - definitely would recommend!
tresane b
5.0
1/21/2020
I had the privilege to work with Sam for my family's pictures. She is professional, compassionate, and laid back. She captured so many great memories so far for us that I am so excited for her to be our photographer for the wedding and reception! Thank you so much Sam for being amazing!
Teresa F
5.0
1/21/2020
Sam did a wonderful job on our engagement photos and wedding video! We have been consistently impressed by her work! We will definitely use her again in the future 😊
Ryan M
5.0
10/30/2019
Sam did a great job of making our special day truly amazing! She was very helpful, courteous, and easy to work with. She got lots of imaginative shots and I can't wait to see the finished product. She really was an exceptional value for the price. Thank you Sam!
Ashley B
5.0
9/24/2019
Sam is phenomenal! Not only did she do our wedding video, which captured every part of what we wanted to remember on the most important day of our lives, but she’s taken our photos on numerous occasions and we will never go to anyone else again. She’s extremely personable and very down to earth. She’s made every experience so comfortable and the pictures always turn out amazing! Highly recommend her.
Mersadeez M
5.0
9/24/2019
My family was lucky enough to have Sam shoot my grandparents wedding last summer! She captured the most amazing pictures that we will cherish forever. The video she made turned out absolutely perfect. She was very professional and you can tell she’s passionate about what she does !! I’ve recommended her to many close friends and family for not only weddings but also engagement photos, family photos, portraits, special events and fashion photography!! I promise, you won’t be disappointed!
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