Sam Schultz Photography

or, dress/veil-fluffer, dog petter, and honestly felt like another friend that we had invited to celebrate with us. He was super organized and responsive throughout the entire planning process, and made sure to identify key people/places/events that we would want documented, and gave wonderful suggestions. He made our families feel comfortable in front of the camera and was able to capture beautiful candid moments throughout the day. He never complained once, even though we dragged him out into terrible Atlanta heat and humidity, and truly made our wedding day so much more fun and relaxing. He delivers previews so quickly after the wedding, and we are in love with the photos that we have seen so far! We also did use him for engagement photos, which were also amazingly on point.

for and we trusted his skills and expertise which resulted in gorgeous photography. He is a blast to work with and brought the energy for our both our engagement and wedding photos. We would recommend this crew a million times over. The photos were a mix of modern, artsy, classic, black and white, and more. In addition to being an incredible photographer, Sam is an incredible human. His passion shines through and is even more prominent when there is a dog present, good tunes are playing, and in his commitment to donating a portion of each shoot to a cause close to his heart. You can't go wrong with Sam behind the camera!

dal party! I'm not kidding when I say we had SEVERAL guests come up to us and tell us our photographer was so much fun! I am very judgemental of myself when it comes to pictures, but the ones Sam took of my husband and I are ones I will look at and always feel beautiful. He captured such raw emotions from everyone in the room. He brought such a bright and energetic vibe to the day! When most people think of a Wedding Photographer, all they think about are the pictures. But the photographer also has to fit your vibe and energy - Sam was that. He was a vibe and was energy. Sam is wonderful and I HIGHLY recommend reaching out!!!

photo shoot, I was weary that the portraits on the day of would feel staged, inorganic, and awkward. However, Sam greeted me with a big hug first thing and after that it was smooth sailing. Our photos turned out more gorgeous than I thought possible! Sam was open and urged us to shoot our photos at a location that was special to us. He scouted the location and ended up getting amazing views with our spot. He offered advice on a few key moments but otherwise he let us be organic therefore capturing beautiful moments throughout the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. I would highly recommend Sam- he is worth every penny!

rtable. He has a bunch of ways to get the absolute best pictures out of anyone. We loved that we could spend time as a couple together just getting a bunch of beautiful photos, and Sam was so personable and professional throughout. Taking our photos before the wedding began was actually one of the highlights of our day. Sam had a large preview for us less than a week after our wedding, and the full album was right on time. Due to his professionalism, talent, and awesome personality, we'll be quick to hire Sam again for any future events or life celebrations!

ible. He made everyone feel so comfortable and went above and beyond in so many ways to get the best photos we could have asked for. Throughout the day Sam was such a hero, our wedding party started a "Sam" chant more than 3 times because of his dedication, high positive energy, direction, and overall wonderful attitude. Sam exceeds expectations in every single way.

t at taking photos but he gives helpful direction, communicates thoughtfully making sure you're comfortable the whole time, and really listens to ensure he provides everything you want. When we were torn on where we wanted to take our wedding photos, Sam sent samples from previous sessions he'd done at those locations and provided his useful insight on logistics/the experience the different locals provided -- all the while making it clear that he would support anywhere we decided and that it would be a success no matter what! Sam captures a couple's genuine excitement & personality in his photos. Plus, when we did have traditional family group photos at the wedding, he had a plan prepped with us beforehand and kept things moving quickly so we could get back to the party! Speaking with the wedding party after our event, every single person commented on how great Sam was to have around and how his energy was infectious -- and that was before I showed them the GORGEOUS sneak peak photos he provided so quickly after the wedding. Hiring Sam for our wedding made US look good to our friends and family, that's how wonderful he is!

d we were incredibly lucky that he was available for our date! Working with him was a dream from start to finish; he was very open and communicative, receptive to our wants and concerns, and made us both feel very at ease in front of the camera. On the actual day of our wedding, Sam arrived perfectly on time with a detailed schedule that kept us on track! He wrangled our friends and family for as many photos as we wanted. When I got a little overwhelmed with all of the hair/make up/dress stuff, he immediately gave me some much-needed time by myself. He even spent a fair amount of time helping my nervous dog get comfortable around him! The gallery we received after the wedding totally blew us away. The photos are gorgeous and really captured the fun, laid-back nature of our wedding. Our families cannot get over how perfect they are. Sam has a generous and deeply loving spirit. His energy is infectious. He wasn't just our photographer, he was an all-around hype man for the entire process. We were so lucky to have him with us on our day. Thank you, Sam!

we would be able to find someone who would be able to capture the fun, love, and joy that we’ve felt throughout the process and Sam exceeded expectations beyond what we could ever say. All the good vibes came flooding back looking at the pictures of the best day of our lives, we owe Sam the biggest debt of gratitude for capturing so perfectly something that goes by in the blink of an eye. He is an incredibly talented photographer and we feel so very luck to have found him! Thank you forever, Sam!

ot recommend him enough, my friends are even using him for their wedding and so many more people are asking about him after seeing his photos. Sam from the start was supportive and helpful beyond his expertise in photography. He assisted me with my timeline and answered all my questions. He is extremely knowable in everything wedding and gives honest/helpful opinions. He helped us stay on our timeline day of and kept track of small details for us. I appreciate the simplicity and rawness of his pictures, you can see all the emotions that are happening. He has an eye for all the details, getting the typical wedding shots and then throwing in some fun creative ones. Getting quality flash photos was important to me and he completely nailed them. Sam was kind, supportive, energic and the best hype guy we could ask form. I truly only have positive things to say about him!

ughing, and takes the most magical photos. I love following his social for the most incredible elopement and wedding photos as well! I couldn't recommend Sam more highly to capture couples.

and also at managing large groups for family photos. He was so prepared for all of our meetings, super flexible the day of and we love the photos we've seen so far (12 hour turnaround for the first preview!). My family and wedding party loved him - hire him to be your photographer and you will NOT regret it!

n. He did our engagement photo, as well as our wedding in Wisconsin and we couldn't be happier. Couldn’t recommend Sam highly enough!

t that we were in the best hands in the city. We, along with our family's, thrived off of his consistent humor and lightheartedness throughout the day. Sam always made us feel incredibly comfortable and it came across in our photos. We could not picture our wedding day without him there (and even wanted him to stay as a guest). He truly went above and beyond in every aspect, helping out and organizing wherever he was needed! We are so happy with all of our photos, and will be sure to continue using Sam in future life events! A true Chicago gem! We did all the work for you - the search is over!! His work and character speak for itself.

nd put us totally at ease. The day of our marriage ceremony, he was the absolute best third wheel, making the day feel special by hyping us up and also disappearing into the background so that we could have some special moments that felt more private. Neither my husband or I had ever done a formal photoshoot before but we both felt so comfortable with Sam that it wasn't awkward. And most importantly, the end product was phenomenal. Sam had edited (and shared with us!) more than half the gallery by the end of the day. The photos are gorgeous (the colors, the lighting, the framing of the shots) and perfectly capture our special day. We feel so seen. 10/10 would book again!

so happy with how the photos turned out and have recommended Sam to any friend in need of a photographer.

xtremely kind and friendly which makes for an all around better experience. We’ll be reaching out to him for all our future photography needs!