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(62)Best of Weddings (5x).Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland and Destination Weddings
About this vendor
Samia's Studios is a wedding photo and video company based out of Fairfax, Virginia and services weddings all across the DMV. Samia and her team specialize in a classic, timeless, and true-to-color style. Samia is the lead and sole photographer, and her two areas of specialty are: bride and groom posing, as well as artificial lighting. She is very experienced in helping couples get comfortable in front of the camera and able to relax. She is huge on planning your wedding day around light, as well as creating environments of space for emotion. Her thoughts, vision, and experience all play a role in setting the stage for candid photos on your wedding day. Her style of work is entirely unique, and wedding photography is her favorite thing in the world.
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Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Drone
- Film Photography
- Photo
- Printed Proofs
- Second Shooter Available
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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Samia communicated with us personally about all of our details and preferences, and she even met with us at a unique cafe to get to know our story and how we are as a couple. We are usually lost when it comes to photos, and Samia had all the answers to create a day-of plan and capture everything from the day. She knew our venue well (even had her own wedding there!) and with her team she efficiently got us through all the shoots we were hoping for, even some outdoor pictures despite the cold rain. Samia and her team were super awesome to work with and they kept us relaxed knowing everything would be beautifully documented!
Samia has been an absolute JOY to work with during our entire wedding experience. From our initial consultation in which she helped us decide on the best package to meet our needs, to her attentiveness to all our communications in the planning stages, Samia was always friendly, flexible and professional. Her complimentary engagement shoot really helped us feel comfortable and confident in her skills and when the big day came we never had to worry about making sure she and her team were capturing every moment. We were so excited to see the final photos and video and they did an incredible job! True to her promises the photos had a classic and timeless aesthetic that we’ll treasure for the rest of our lives. The video was also incredible – perfectly encapsulating the magical night with snippets of everything we could have asked for. Samia Studios is a must have addition to your wedding team and Samia herself is just a wonderfully kind, fun, and empathetic person. We cannot recommend her more!
Samia was such a joy to work with leading up to and on the day of our wedding. She made the whole process so easy and we weren't worried about any of it. Our photos came out so beautifully and were sent to us only about a month after our wedding!
Samia was so sweet and so professional, we absolutely ADORED all our wedding pictures and we love how well she took our notes and directions for what we wanted for our wedding. Not only is Samia and her team very sweet but they created amazing pictures and videos and went above and beyond for our requests. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
I worked with Samia on behalf of Honey & Lavender Events for an April 2024 wedding. Samia and her entire team were an absolute delight to work with. They are fun, kind, and professional - all the things you want! I knew the photos and videos would be amazing and I could tell even on the wedding day based on how Samia and her team captured this wedding, but getting the final results was even more amazing than I could have imagined! The photos are gorgeous, the video encapsulated the highlights of the day perfectly, and she even included a short bonus video to use on Instagram. Samia took a few minutes to get photos of my team and me which was so kind and gracious. As a planner, wedding days are so busy that we hardly have extra moments and this is hard to do, so having Samia looking out for me was an added bonus!
As a fellow wedding vendor, I cannot recommend Samia and her team enough! She was great to work with throughout the planning process, on the wedding day, and post-wedding. Having such great communication through the entire process really felt like we were all on the same team serving our clients - which is exactly how it should be. Thank you again to Samia and the Samia’s Studios team. I hope to work with you again soon!
I found Samia through a friend who had recently used her service for a surprise proposal shoot so I decided to give her a shot and she DELIVERED!!
While searching for a photographer, most people mentioned their proposal photoshoots typically last only about 10-15 minutes, which seemed normal. However, Samia stood out for her photography style and flexibility, the fact that she offered an additional photoshoot after the proposal that lasted 30-45 minutes, I made my decision to move forward with her service right on the spot!
Samia was incredibly communicative throughout the entire process and made sure she remained hidden at the proposal spot to capture the special moment!!
The proposal and engagement photos turned out spectacularly, and we're extremely grateful to have worked with her! Thanks again Samia!
I wish I could give more than 5 stars because Samia was absolutely amazing! From hopping on a call to discuss our vision for the day to sending us a fun video reel to post the day after our event--Samia is extremely detail-oriented and organized. She is kind and truly cares about her clients, other vendors and the event she is capturing. I highly recommend working with Samia on your special day!
Samia photographed my proposal and the pictures came out perfect! She was an absolute delight to work with and a true professional - I highly recommend her services!
We hired Samia to photograph our wedding this past November. What a fantastic decision that was! We saw her galleries and knew she would get great photos, but we were also really looking for a photographer who would put us at ease in front of the camera (since we'd never gotten professional photos together) - feeling comfortable was a huge priority for me and my now-husband. During our first call with Samia, she was friendly and professional, and she shared thoughtful responses to our many questions. During our engagement photo shoot, she gave us plenty of helpful direction while still allowing us to have fun and be ourselves. It was exactly the experience my husband and I were looking for. Samia delivered beautiful photos that really captured our dynamic. Of course, the same was true for our wedding day. Not only did she get amazing photos of me and my husband, but she also expertly handled the family photos; there were a lot of people, including several small children, and Samia made the process simple and easy. Overall, Samia is a delightful, communicative person who was easy to work with, and she gave us beautiful photos we will cherish forever. We very highly recommend her!
Samia did an amazing job capturing our maternity shoot! We felt incredibly comfortable and had such a fun time chatting away during the shoot to make everything feel so natural and easy. Samia helped guide us and knew exactly what styles of photos would really highlight the joy and happiness we’ve been feeling throughout this time. During such a special and intimate time, we couldn’t be happier to have these lasting images to look back on. Definitely recommend Samia’s Studios for any photography needs of any type of events- we are absolutely thrilled with the photos we got back and will cherish them forever!
Hello I am overwhelmed by the professionalism and about the communication through my session the end of the day it’s perfection, and the details of my pictures. Thank you. The way I look at the pictures it’s just like I’m there at that moment. Creating memories over and over again thank you Samia for the great memories and amazing pictures. Job well done
Samia is the absolute BEST! We found her a couple years ago before our wedding and she has been there photographing our most special memories to date so far - our engagement session, our wedding, and most recently our maternity session! And we have already talked about her doing a family session with our baby once she is here. :) Samia is so nice and personable and we genuinely love hanging out with her during our sessions! She makes us have fun and feel comfortable and she knows exactly what to tell us to do to get the perfect shot! Truly a fantastic photography professional that we would recommend to anyone in need of a photographer for any event! Thank you for everything, Samia! :)
I found Samia in my search for a micro wedding photographer and we’re SO happy we went with her! Right from the get go, Samia was professional, shared lots of great ideas and portfolios that fit well for our smaller wedding, and was so sweet and flexible when it came to our scheduling (e.g, sunrise engagement photos at the National Mall). I was thoroughly impressed with how organized she is with setting up various family/friend photo configurations on the big day, and appreciate her quick communication on timelines. Samia’s photography captures so much light and joy, she’s quick on her feet with getting wonderful candid moments, and most importantly she’s such a positive and comforting presence to have around! Thank you, Samia, for all you did for us!
Samia made our engagement shoot so comfortable & amazing!! She helped us pose and just let us be natural. The photos she returned to us were nothing short of beautiful!!
Samia and her team did a fantastic job for both our engagement and wedding photography. Prior to our photo shoots, Samia got to know us well so that she could capture our personality. She also made it easy for us by planning the shoots and routinely checking in with us. For our wedding videography, her team made use of modern and traditional perspectives such as using a drone camera and a traditional 8mm camera. Samia's Studios is the total package.
Samia was absolutely incredible! She photographed my engagement photos and wedding photos, and I am over the moon the moon happy with her work. My now husband is uncomfortable with taking pictures and she made him and myself feel completely comfortable and gave us so much direction which made the pictures turn out amazing. She has such a sweet and great personality. It feels like you are working with your best friend! She knows the entire DMV area and has so many suggestions for engagement photo locations. She also gave us so much peace of mind on wedding day by having everything planned out and more than enough support for the bride party and the groom party. She captured all of the special moments that I wanted and beyond. The cherry on top is the gallery she puts together. It is a completely organized gallery sectioned out by order of events. Overall, Samia is incredibly talented, and we are so happy and grateful for our beautiful photos that will last a lifetime! Thank you, a million times, to Samia and her team!
Samia is an amazing photographer-- she delivers beautiful, clean images while making you feel comfortable and at ease during the whole shoot. Our photoshoot was so much fun, relaxed, and Samia always made sure we were feeling good and we took breaks when needed. She is super easy to work with and made us feel very at ease with natural and easy to follow posing. Our photos were delivered quickly and exceeded expectations. Thank you so much Samia!
Samia did a wonderful job with our elopement photos! She was super responsive throughout the entire process and proactively communicated about our photo delivery date. The photos turned out amazing— Samia’s photography and editing style are stunning and timeless. We were a little last minute with planning our ceremony, and Samia was incredibly accommodating and very helpful in planning our photo locations and even gave us recommendations for florists, etc. I don’t know what we would have done without her! She has great energy and makes you feel comfortable, which was incredibly helpful with my camera-shy husband. Highly recommend Samia!
Samia did an amazing job on our engagement shoot! She was able to help us find a gorgeous location and the perfect day for our shoot. My fiance and I had never done a professional shoot before, and she made the process fun and memorable. Her turn around on edited photos allowed us to order our save the dates with plenty of time to spare, and the photos turned out better than I could've hoped. I would recommend Samia to anyone!
Where do I even begin? My husband and I had the absolute best experience with Samia. She is a total rockstar behind the lens, and I'm forever grateful for the magical memories they captured on our special day. Samia is genuinely enthusiastic and passionate about what she does.
Not only were the photos she captured stunning, but she had an incredible knack for capturing the little details that made our wedding special. I was the most thankful for her go with how positive she stayed and her ability to quickly pivot to accommodate our group. It poured on our wedding day, which was stressful for me, but Samia kept us calm and captured energetic and lively photos from the best day of our lives.
If you're looking for a wedding photographer who understands you on a personal level and can effortlessly capture the essence of your love, look no further. I can't recommend Samia enough!
Thank you, Samia, for being a part of our journey and for giving us these timeless memories we'll treasure for the rest of our lives.
My fiancé and I recently hired Samia to do our engagement shoot, and it was the best decision ever!! She was kind, professional, and patient with us since we’re not accustomed to being in front of the camera.
As a local wedding planner, Samia and I have worked together on many special events. Although I have seen her work, it was such a different (and magical) experience being photographed by her. She encouraged my fiancé and I to be authentic and joyful and the photos came out so beautifully!
I highly recommend Samia as someone who has experienced her as a collaborative vendor and now as a client! You won’t be disappointed!!
Samia was hands-down the best decision we made for our wedding! She is so friendly, warm and genuinely takes an interest in you and what you are looking for. From our engagement photos to the day of our wedding, we had such an amazing experience with her! She made us feel comfortable during the entire process and was so professional. Her team was fantastic as well! We were so happy with our photos and video. If we had to choose our photographer again, there would be no question we'd choose Samia! Thank you, Samia!
Samia was such a joy to have on our wedding day. Her bubbly spirit helped my husband and I to be ourselves during the photos. Her work is beautiful and I highly recommend having her as your photographer!
I'm a wedding planner and met Samia through some local wedding vendors. We instantly connected because she's truly one of the sweetest people I've met. Her photography and editing style is absolutely gorgeous.... When I got engaged, I knew I had to have Samia take our engagement photos. It was my first time having her take my photo and I was instantly even more impressed with her than I already was. She gave such thorough direction and made me and my fiancé feel totally comfortable and not awkward at all! The photos turned out better than I could have imaged and I can't wait to print them and see the memories every day!
We were lucky enough to have Samia and her team for our engagement session and wedding day! Everything went so smoothly and Samia rolled with the punches of a huge family, changing orders because of children, and a little bit of craziness as the night progressed. She and Megan were phenomenal with getting everyone organized, working with my day of coordinator, and just knowing what I wanted. I’m not the best at communication, to an understandable fault, but she was incredible! The second photographer was amazing with the guys getting ready, and was even able to help tie our late groomsmen’s bow tie around one of my bridesmaid’s bouquets, which was so special to my husband and I. Overall, I am so glad we chose Samia and her team and would choose them one hundred times over. I highly recommend Samia- she is sweet, understanding, listens fully, and has a great eye for the best shots.
Samia was a wonderful photographer to work with - she made my husband (who doesn't like photos all that much) comfortable and even got him laughing. The photos came out incredibly well - she really captured the joy and laughter at our wedding.
It was such a great experience working with Samia- I'm so glad that we had her as our elopement photographer! We had some unanticipated changes in our schedule but Samia kept us on track and got amazing photos! We will treasure them forever.
From our engagement photos to our wedding day Samia made us feel relaxed and valued. She is also perhaps the best hype girl when taking photos. Never have we felt so comfortable being romantic in front of someone - let alone a camera. She truly does seem meant to do this. She loves love and it comes across in her excitement and energy. We also took her recommendations for almost all of our vendors which was also the best decision we could have made. The day went seamlessly and our photos are fun, stunning, and feel like us.
We also need to add that our video was spectacular. We cried all morning watching it. It truly captured the joy and love we felt all day. We couldn’t be more grateful to Samia and her amazing team! Best decision we made.
I can only say nothing but good things about Samia and her team. First of all when she mentioned she really give importance of every wedding that she shoots, we truly felt it. She’s always on top of everything, she’s so fast to catch things that can go wrong and give you helpful recommendations. Her talent is on point. They made us feel calm and positive throughout our wedding. Her and her team truly saved our wedding. It was unfortunate that our guests gave them a hard time as they were blocking them, but they were so good adjusting to difficult work environment and remained positive. They go above and beyond what they do. I can’t thank them enough. We will forever recommend them to anyone who gets married! No matter where!!!
Samia was the exact right choice for our engagement and wedding photography and we knew from the moment we had our introductory call/zoom session. For our engagement photos Samia made us feel so comfortable and natural from the start and created even more excitement for our wedding day! Samia did such a wonderful job listening to what was important to us and it came through on all the beautiful pictures she captured from our entire day. We did the package to get the printed album for ourselves and parents and highly recommend this as well. Samia and her team made it such a fun, easy and smooth process to select our favorite pictures. We also got so many compliments from our family and friends on what a great job Samia did.
We can't recommend Samia enough to future couples!
Samia is the most wonderful wedding photographer on the market. Samia patiently saw my husband and I through multiple date changes over 2 years of COVID. On our wedding day, she arrived with a calming, joyful, and professional demeanor. Samia has mastered the art of capturing authentic moments. She was welcoming to all of our family and friends, and she made everyone feel at ease. I had absolute trust in her, and she truly delivered photos that gorgeously captured our day. She provided us with such helpful guidance on the timeline for our day, and she was perfectly prepared to make each transition flow seamlessly into the next. Finding a wedding photographer puts SO much trust in a professional, and I wholeheartedly recommend putting your trust in Samia.
We can’t recommend Samia highly enough—she photographed our mini-wedding / elopement perfectly!
Mark and I are normally very awkward photography subjects, but with Samia’s gentle guidance and suggestions as she took photos, we felt very at ease. We were able to smile naturally and feel all the joy and jubilation of our special day—Samia was able to capture these cherished moments in a beautiful, organic way.
We were so happy with how light and bright the photos looked, even on a bit of a grey and drizzly day. The photos looked like what our hearts and minds felt, and not what the weather report stated!
We are so happy Samia was our photographer, and couldn’t have imagined a better experience!
Samia was truly such a pleasure to work with for our anniversary photo session. She was extremely flexible, accommodating, and provided us with incredible photos. Samia is not only incredibly skilled - but also very personable, courteous and just fun to be around! She made the process of taking photos seamless (my husband gets SO awkward in photos!) and captured so many precious moments throughout our session. We certainly have so many photos that we will treasure for a lifetime. I would highly recommend Samia to any of my family and friends. Thanks again to Samia for capturing this special experience!
My husband and I had a portrait session with Samia last month. She was very easy to work with and super sweet! She was open to giving us direction while also letting us do our own thing, which we loved. She provided encouragement throughout the whole session and made it super comfortable (and fun) for us! The turn around time was quick and we couldn’t love the photos more. Wish we could go back in time just so we could hire her as our wedding photographer, thank you Samia!!
Samia did such a wonderful job photographing our Covid Elopement in May 2020 and we received so many compliments from family and friends on the elopement photos that 1.5 years later (thanks Covid) we again hired Samia’s Studio’s for our Formal Wedding and Reception in December 2021 at the Elkridge Furnace Inn. We were so excited to work with Samia again because we knew how well her style and personality matched with ours.
The connection and ease we felt with Samia showed through in our wedding photos. The images - particularly from our first look and intimate “Bride and Groom” photos before our wedding and our wedding party photos which included our children - made us both cry when we viewed them. The light in these photos and the love she captured between my husband and my self and our family and friends enchanted everyone who has seen these images – they are full of warmth, humor and genuine romance.
Samia also was particularly sensitive about photographing my husband’s daughter who is autistic and quite camera shy. Samia took many lovely photos of her at our wedding celebration, in many she is actually smiling, which was previously unheard of – Samia really took the time to make her comfortable with her and the camera. I can’t wait to see them printed in our wedding album and to frame some for Father’s day. Her ability to make the entire wedding party comfortable, while also staying organized and helping to keep us all on track shows through in her entire finished product. The pictures taken as a whole are stunning, capturing glowy flattering light at just the right times, for just the right pictures.
On a practical note, Samia was consistently communicative using her online system, emails and phone & text. She checked in with us regularly and frankly was a blessing to work with when other members of our Wedding team were often not as solidly professional. Her eye for detail was astounding. She navigated complex family dynamics and moved swiftly though portraits knowing when to blend in, and when to check in with us about certain photos we had requested to keep things moving in a timely way.
I loved that many family members asked later if Samia was a friend because of how easily her personality blended with our group. She and her videographer Megan are both lovely people anyone would be pleased to have attend their wedding. The Video they shot and edited was wonderful and we will treasure it forever. My husband and I watch it on repeat. - I’m so incredibly grateful we decided to add that option to our package. I’m looking forward to framing some of her beautiful photos for our new home and I can’t wait to see our Fine Art Album that Samia is in the process of preparing (It took me forever to choose my “favorite” photos for the album because I literally had hundreds!).
If you’re looking for a cheap photographer, I don’t think Samia is the one for you. Nor should she be for all that she offers. But if you value photography and want someone who is a master of their craft and a true professional all-round, plus real value for your money look no further.
Plus, she offers something that not all photographers can, real flexibility. Our wedding was postponed due to COVID 3 times and Samia did not miss a beat, even thoughtfully sending us many updated schedules and checking in with us frequently to keep our spirits up during lockdown!
We will treasure these photos forever. Thank you, Samia’s Studios!
Samia is an outstanding photographer. She is professional, friendly, extremely kind and a pleasure to work with. She took a wonderful variety of photographs and was creative about the use of lighting and where we took them. She was flexible and accommodating even when we were nervous about how the weather would affect our photos. She was really good at communicating both during the photos (getting us to feel natural and capturing really special moments) and in getting us the photos after. I highly recommend Samia!
Samia and her team were absolutely amazing! We just loved working with Samia throughout the planning process. She was so helpful with creating our wedding timeline and incredibly responsive to my many emails. Samia also has the sweetest personality and really put me at ease on my wedding day! She kept us on track throughout the day and captured every moment perfectly. We got our photos back so quickly, and they were breathtaking! She captures such candid moments because she gives direction while also allowing you to act naturally. We absolutely love our photos and our video! Samia was easily our favorite wedding vendor to work with, and we can't recommend her enough for your special day!
To say that we loved working with Samia on our wedding day would be a huge understatement. From our initial consultation call, to our engagement photoshoot, to the big day, Samia was responsive, friendly, professional, encouraging, and creative. She helped bring our vision to life and made every part of the planning process seamless. She helped created the timeline for our wedding day and worked very well with our other vendors. She could tell when we needed a break from taking photos and was prepared to improvise when rain drove us under cover. On top of being a delight to work with, the photos we received for both our engagement shoot and wedding day turned out beautifully and we are thrilled with our gallery. Photos were returned to us VERY quickly after both of our shoots, and we have SO many incredible shots to frame and share. Samia's second shooter at our wedding was also incredibly professional, talented, and kind. We have nothing but great things to say about our experience and would highly recommend Samia's services to anyone looking for a photographer that will blow you away.
Best wedding photographer. Very professional, kind, and respectful. She made our special day so much more memorable with her beautiful photos!
You can really tell Samia loves weddings. She is incredibly professional and is enthusiastic about the industry. She works really hard to deliver on deadlines, always ahead of time. While her creativity side is evident, she also remembers the business aspect that brings her entire photography practice together. Pay whatever she charges because the peace of mind she gives you during the wedding planning process is worth every dime. She was the one vendor I did not have to worry about because I knew she had everything under control. Follow her on Instagram (@samias_studios), where you will always see her posting stories about the next development in the wedding photography industry or pictures of your wedding. We can't wait to treasure our pictures for the years to come.
Samia is an amazing photographer who helped us every step of the way! Working on the day of timeline, giving us suggested vendors as well as taking our engagement photos. She is extremely personable and eased some of the awkwardness that can be their while taking photos.
Samia was AMAZING. I initially chose Samia because of the amount of romance and genuine love that she captures in her photos and she did not disappoint. We did our engagement photos with her and this was our first professional photography experience. Samia made us feel like NATURALS. She gave great direction and offered amazing advice for our wedding planning. We absolutely love our photos and have so many to choose from!
Samia's photos were amazing for both our engagement photos and wedding. Her professionalism, eye for great pictures, and personality are all 5/5 stars. In addition, we cannot stop watching the video she and her team put together of our wedding. Highly recommend anyone to choose Samia's Studios.
Samia is the best photographer we could have ever asked for! She and her videographer did not stop moving the whole wedding!! We are very thankful to have these amazing captures of our special day.
There are not words to describe their ability to show a brides beauty as well as family! I used them for family photos as well as videography and was blown away by their artistic abilities! They are truly on the job to find and capture those special moments!
Samia did a beautiful job with our wedding! She was easy to work with, professional, and most importantly kept us all relaxed for photos — even group shots and portraits. She was able to capture wonderful candid shots of the whole wedding party, as well as many beautiful moments and details of the day, seamlessly moving through the ceremony and party. On top of that, we got our pictures in just a few days. Highly recommended and would hire her all over again!
We had a COVID-19 friendly wedding with only our immediate families present, and were so so happy to have such an incredible video to be able to share with our families and friends who couldn't be there with us in person. Since we had to compromise about so many elements of the wedding, having a beautiful video to take with us as a memory of that happy day will be something we both cherish!
Samia was the perfect photographer for us and things couldn't have gone better! She was so open to our ideas but was also always able to make suggestions when we just didn't know what to do. Extremely organized and energetic, it's obvious that she cares about capturing every part of your wedding in the best way possible. She was open to an adventure for our engagement photos (a hike down to a waterfall) and has so many ideas to make your photos look natural rather than staged. We love the value Samia offers and are extremely happy with her services and everything she's done for us, definitely a huge part in helping our wedding day go smoothly!
I had Samia recommended by a coworker and decided to get my pictures done by her. Samia was extremely professional, very kind, and went above and beyond!!! I was getting some very late senior photos done and they turned out beyond beautiful!!! Not only was she very professional, but the best part about her was how she saw the vision I had in mind for my photos. She’s practically a mind reader when it comes to the client! We took shots with many different outfits. She took the most beautiful photos of myself, my family, and my dog! She also got a few very funny pictures that were just beyond adorable!!! Samia was extremely patient and never rushed my time even though there were SO many mosquitos, and we were probably past the hour time we paid for! She never once told me to hurry up or rushed me in the slightest! She had no problem with a slight makeup change either! She was so incredibly patient and so incredibly kind! Before we left she made sure that we got all of the photos I wanted and that I was satisfied with the different settings and changes! The pictures also came back very quickly and were very easy to access! While it’s true that I won’t be getting more senior photos done, because senior year only comes once, if I need any other sort of photos done, I will not be going anywhere else other than Samia!!! Thanks Samia for my beautiful pictures and one of a kind experience!! I would recommend her to anyone and everyone!!!
We absolutely loved working with Samia! She was professional, kind, and patient with us and our families throughout our entire day. We felt she perfectly captured the joy and beauty of our wedding day!
Samia was such a joy and delight to work with! She just sent me the wedding video and it was like reliving the day all over again. I was literally brought to tears watching the video. She truly captured the spirit of the day down to every little detail. If I ever need videography services in the future I will definitely hire Samia. She is so self sufficient and personable. She needed no direction and the video was exactly what I was hoping for. Thanks Samia!
Samia was a delight to work with. She returned some normalcy into the life of a 2020 JMU grad. Her beautiful pictures will be remembered as the best part of Maggie's graduation! Samia's great spirit and professionalism made the pictures so easy for my daughter who HATES having her picture taken. Thanks for a lifetime of memories!
We absolutely loved working with Samia! She was professional, kind, and patient with us and our families throughout our entire day. We felt she perfectly captured the joy and beauty of our wedding day!
Samia was amazing. She has a great personality and was snapping away when we didn't even realize. Samia unexpectedly brought another camera to record the whole ceremony!!! That was a huge blessing. Love her style and can't wait to use her again.
Samia’s photography is absolutely AMAZING! When I first talked to Samia while looking for a wedding photographer, I was hooked! Her kind and professional personality showed through our phone call, and her ability to balance professionalism and friendliness was perfect! At the wedding Samia was more than just an amazing photographer, she consistently went above and beyond, helping my husband and I to make our wedding go as smoothly as possible. When we got our finished project, we were over the moon and couldn’t wait to show our friends and family! Months later and we still gush over the quality of the photos, and how she made the love we share tangible in the photos. I highly recommend Samia’s photography to anybody who is looking for not only amazing photos but for someone who clearly puts in 110% into something they are truly passionate about!
Samia shot my wedding to Elaine Smith Genser on July 5, 2019. She did a stellar job – we could not have been happier with the beautiful photographs that she took with her professional eye or the grace with which she managed our friends and family. But the entire process of working with her was also a real pleasure. She was easy to hire, with many different portfolios of her past work online and she answered all our questions quickly and fully. Once we hired her, she met Elaine for lunch at the venue to plan out the photography for our big day. She was very sweet, sending us a bunch of empty picture frames for our new house and a Starbucks gift card for Valentine’s Day. And everything worked incredibly smoothly on our wedding day, with the plan executed flawlessly. Unlike other seasoned photographers who often like to make clients pay per print or exorbitant added fees for the high-resolution photos, Samia provides them all included in her package, without a watermark, to her clients. She was superfast too, providing us a well organized online gallery of more than 850 of the finished photos within a week after our wedding. In short, Samia was a rock star! We will definitely hire her again and recommend her very highly for anyone looking for a fabulous photographer
Samia is absolutely the sweetest, most talented photographer I have ever met. She made us feel at ease during our engagement photos, my husband even smiled, which he hates doing in photographs! She took great care to document every special moment of our wedding and while I was a nervous wreck, all over the place, she took charge and went beyond the duties of photographer. We absolutely highly recommend Samia!!!
We worked with Samia for our October wedding and were so happy with everything! She was professional, responsive, helpful, and made us feel like we were hanging out with a friend rather than posing for photos. We did an engagement photo shoot before the wedding, and really enjoyed her working style- she made it feel fun, relaxed and comfortable. In the days leading up to our wedding, she helped us figure out the best timeline for photos and was available to answer all our last minute questions. On the day of the wedding, she helped make sure everything went smoothly and we got all the shots we wanted. She had a vision for where the best photos would be, but was also flexible for any requests we had. We are thrilled with how our photos turned out- she captured our wedding beautifully and completely! I would highly recommend Samia's Photography!
I could not have asked for a better photographer on my wedding day. Samia is absolutely amazing! When I first got in contact with her she was professional yet made me feel like I’ve known her for years. She easily made everyone comfortable in front of the camera. Our photos were so beautiful! We are so lucky to have found Samia. After the amazing success with her I can’t see myself ever using another photographer. Hopefully maternity photos soon!
I absolutely LOVE Samia! I hired her to be the photographer for my engagement shoot and wedding. My husband and I are not picture people but she managed to make us comfortable with doing so. She has a great eye for photography and she is as sweet as pie. Samia has a quick turnaround for delivering pictures back to you and it is done with such quality. She also has great communication with you every step of the way. She delivered service beyond my expectations. I highly recommend her for any of your photo needs.
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