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Sam Sullivan Photography
AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
What you can you expect on a shoot with Sam Sullivan Photography? Our photos are never āposed.ā We will of course direct you to interact with one another. You'll laugh- a ton. Maybe even cry.... but you wonāt get those awkward, stiff pictures full of blank stares, staged angles and lifeless gestures that fall flat. We focus on documenting genuine, real life, in-between moments: You know, the ones that actually capture who you are, why you are here, what you want to say, and how you want to feel in ten years when you look back on your day. We will capture your emotions, moods and intentions the moment the shutter button is hit. Youāll see your photos and totally be transported back to that moment and fall in love again. This is our purpose for you. (do not fret though, we will still get in those posed shots for your mom and Grandma, cheesy, but still traditionally necessary)
We have to warn you though, your photographer will most likely yell out, āyasssss!ā mid shoot and tell you that sheās āliterally dyingā every time a shot looks amazing. Your photographers will be your cheerleaders because thatās really just who we are, and we kinda canāt help it. If that isnāt for you, and it very well may not be, there is nothing wrong with keeping it moving!
Tell us who you are, why you are, and what you want to say, and then weāll go on an adventure together. Weāre inspired by couples that are risk takers and live outside the box and outside the traditions our prior generations left for us. We encourage our couples to decide what makes them happy, and let that direct our time together. Be honest - with yourself, your photographer and with the camera lens.
Prices & packages
Best Day Ever
$3,000 starting price
Best Day Ever
$3,000 starting price
4 hours
4 hours
Unlimited consultations
Unlimited consultations
High res online gallery with full printing rights
High res online gallery with full printing rights
Hope
$3,500 starting price
Hope
$3,500 starting price
6 hours
6 hours
Unlimited consultations
Unlimited consultations
High res online gallery with full printing rights
High res online gallery with full printing rights
Love
$4,000 starting price
Love
$4,000 starting price
8 hours
8 hours
Unlimited consultations
Unlimited consultations
High res online gallery with printing rights full
High res online gallery with printing rights full
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- Hope$3,500 starting priceHope$3,500 starting price6 hours6 hoursUnlimited consultationsUnlimited consultationsHigh res online gallery with full printing rightsHigh res online gallery with full printing rights
- Love$4,000 starting priceLove$4,000 starting price8 hours8 hoursUnlimited consultationsUnlimited consultationsHigh res online gallery with printing rights fullHigh res online gallery with printing rights full
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5.0
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Sam receives overwhelming praise from multiple reviewers for her exceptional photography skills, professionalism, and warm personality. Reviewers highlight her creativity, efficiency, and ability to make couples feel comfortable, capturing stunning and authentic moments throughout the wedding day. Sam's quick turnaround time, beautiful shot compositions, and genuine interactions with clients make her highly recommended for capturing wedding memories. Her unique style and friendly demeanor leave a lasting and positive impression on couples, making her a popular choice for wedding photography needs.Review photos
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Shaban M
5.0
10/15/2024
Sam was one of the easiest and best decisions I made for my wedding! From the very start, Sam was calling me to try to get an understanding as to what type of pictures I was looking for. She took her own time to understand my vision! She worked with me and my husbandās body language and used her knowledge as a photographer to create the most stunning pictures. I hired Sam for two back to back wedding events, both completely different types of events and both starting early in the morning and ending late at night. Sam showed up and did her thing! She is such a sweetheart, so genuine and so real, and makes you feel like you have your best friend hanging out with you. She was great with family while also being professional and respectful when asking someone to step out of the way to get the perfect shot. Even after 2 long days, Sam was able to send over a few breath taking pictures the very next day! I donāt know how she does it but I am SO happy that I hired her. Sam, you are amazing. I hope that you continue to find the beauty in all couples like you did for Brian and myself!
Katie P
5.0
10/06/2024
As a wedding planner, I always look for vendors that are good at what they do but also easy to work with. Sam was both of those things and more. I highly recommend her for so many reasons. One, her shots are incredible. Her vision is super creative and turnaround time is inspiring. Sam is kind and friendly and I look forward to working with her again!
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Nicole S
5.0
10/06/2024
All I can say is DAMN SAM!! Having Sam photograph my wedding was one of the best decisions Ive made all year! This girl is truly fantastic at her job, I am in love with every photo she took! She was so easy going and made you feel like an old friend. Really am fortunate to have found her and if your reading this and considering hiring her I would 1000% recommend going with her because not only will you get incredible pics but youll also get incredible vibes on your big dayš thank you for everything sam!!!
Amanda Z
5.0
8/24/2024
Sam is a gem. Not only is she exceptional at her job but sheās an incredible human. I forgot that we were being professionally photographed all day because she made us so comfortable. I felt at ease from the second she stepped into the room. Some people just get it - Sam is one of those people. An absolute joy to work with.
Jillian M
5.0
7/24/2024
I had the best experience with Sam from start to finish! Not only is she a lovely human in general, but she is incredible at her craft and a joy to work with. Each discussion we had leading up to the day made me feel so secure in our choice. We talked through what we wanted, didnāt want and listened to Samās suggestions on things we didnāt know we would want! The pictures are gorgeous and really show the joy that was the day! She worked with us as we didnāt necessarily want traditional pictures, but rather a lot of great candids and moments from our day. She is the artist and so I wanted her to do her thing and she nailed it. Dana was incredible as well, helping as the assistant for our day. We had such a great time with the two of them, they really took care of us as we moved through each section of the day. We loved having them with us to celebrate and couldnāt recommend their services enough!
Jennifer Z
5.0
7/01/2024
If you're looking for a wedding photographer, you can finally stop. You've found the perfect one in Sam! I cannot say enough wonderful things about my experience with Sam! She is professional, flexible, efficient, passionate, artistic and fun! Sam made planning and booking so easy! She literally helped me create my full wedding day timeline over the phone. She came up with a creative shot list that was beyond my dreams with very little guidance and input from me! You can see just by checking out her Instagram that your photos will be STUNNING, but Instagram won't tell you how wonderful it is to spend your wedding day with Sam by your side. She brings this light, bright, happy energy but she is also so efficient and so helpful. Sam made my very shy and uncomfortable-with-attention fiancƩ so at ease on wedding day and the photos prove it! She ran around with me all day getting every photo I ever imagined and more. She captured my day so beautifully and made a magical day literally unforgettable. On top of ALL that, Sam got us a preview with like 40 photos the NEXT DAY! On a SUNDAY! She is so selfless and creative. She is as devoted to your wedding day being flawless and beautiful as you are! You'll be so happy you booked Sam!
Nadine H
5.0
5/19/2024
The best way to summarize how we feel about Sam is to note that after she shot our wedding, when we got pregnant, we asked her to photoshoot our pregnancy photos and we already canāt wait to have her document our moments as a new expanded family, when our newborn arrives. WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE SAM! Sam delivers the highest quality of work with a very unique styleā everyone who saw our photos said the same thing, that it looks like a vogue photoshoot straight out of a magazine. But even more importantly, Sam becomes family very quickly. She made me and my fiance, now husband, feel so comfortable when we really did not know what to do. She guided us patiently through the shoot, that we ended up enjoying it so much! I will always choose to work with Sam, if I am able to. Best decision we made for our wedding! Hands down!
Emily B
5.0
9/30/2023
Sam was amazing! A few friends of mine had used Sam and I was so excited to work with her! I messed up my date and she was somehow able to make my actual date work, thank goodness. We did both engagement pictures and wedding pictures with her and loved every moment of both! I was stressed about taking so many pictures and feeling awkward but the second we started to hangout with Sam all those feelings went away. Sam will put you and your groom at ease! She helped me time out the wedding and everything went beautifully. The pictures from our wedding came in 2 months after the event and the preview was the very next day. We love Sam and will be using her for any other picture needs in the future!!
Kayla B
5.0
11/18/2022
Where do i even begin? I donāt remember how i found Sam. But it was the best thing to ever happen. I messaged her on IG after stalking her page and that was the end. My husband and i booked her. After the first phone call we knew we had something special. Then after meeting in person for our engagement shoot we all knew it was the perfect match. She captured us so perfectly. Her vision is insane. Then came our wedding day. As soon as she arrived to my aunts i was so happy. She just gives off her relaxing energy and sets the tone. I had her with me, my husband had her assistant Kim and he loved her! Once we were all together Sam took the most incredible first look photos. The whole wedding was perfect and Sam captured all of it. She was with me all day and i couldnāt have asked for anyone better. Her work is unmatched. Weāre still in awe of the photos. We havenāt even got the whole gallery yet! Just the previews had us dying from excitement. Not only was she my favorite vendor but she turned into a friend. Now sheās stuck with us! Donāt walk, RUN to book Sam for your wedding day. You get more than pictures, youāll get the best memories on the most special day.
Rebecca M
5.0
6/28/2022
Sam was the perfect wedding photographer! I am in love with our pictures from both our engagement shoot and our wedding. She knows how to get her bride and groom to be themselves and takes such authentic photos. Our entire wedding party talked about how much they enjoyed her being at the wedding as well! She is so easy to communicate with and extremely professional. We loved working with Sam and canāt wait to find another occasion to work with her! Sam - we canāt thank you enough!
Stephanie M
5.0
6/24/2022
Sam was referred to me by one of my friends who got engaged a couple years back and Iām so grateful she was. She was super sweet, flexible with her schedule and most importantly professional. My fiancĆ© and I had such an amazing time shooting our elopement pictures with her. She made it fun and allowed us to just be ourselves. I wasnāt expecting a sneak peek of our photos but I am so happy that we got them, they came out perfect. I would 100% recommend her to anyone and already have to my best friend who just got engaged! Iām having a destination wedding and already booked my photographer but had I met Sam before I booked our photographers I wouldāve 100% hired her for our wedding. -SM
Shirley D
5.0
6/23/2022
Working with Sam was an absolute dream come true. Her energy relaxes you, putting you at ease (which for shy people like us isn't easy), and she makes you feel like the prettiest people in the world. She took the most beautiful, breathtaking pictures and captured our wedding day in the most amazing ways. A truly magical experience being photographed by her!
Nora C
5.0
12/09/2021
Hiring Sam as our photographer was one of the best decisions we made for the wedding! Starting from our first phone call, I could tell that she is not only passionate about and good at what she does, but also incredibly organized, reliable, and dedicated to making every job a personal one. She was very patient and comforting through all of the times that we had to push our wedding back (and remained flexible as well!) On the day of the wedding, we really appreciated the direction that she gave to us, our wedding party, and family- we got some great pictures thanks to her lead! During the event itself, she did an excellent job being present for all of the unplanned moments/candid photo opportunities, while also blending seamlessly into the crowd. Our pictures turned out wonderfully, and we would highly recommend her to anyone who is planning a wedding.
Nicole S
5.0
11/08/2021
When we first started planning our wedding, I told my fiance that having a great photographer was most important to me. They spend most of the day with you and really capture your love. After a quick phone call with Sam, I hung up and said to my fiance "we are going to book her immediately". We first started off with our engagement shoot. We had never done a photo shoot before-Sam made us feel so incredibly comfortable. It was such a great start to our relationship. The pictures were amazing and she sent us the pictures back right away. I couldn't wait to have her at our wedding. Well, I really can't describe in words how much joy she added to our day. She was directive, and helpful with the timeline and certain pictures. She was our hype girl the entire time. She was actually scouting out places to take pictures while we were getting ready. I know I speak for my family when I say that it felt like Sam joined our family that day! She danced with us, she laughed with us and even cried! All of my cousins already said they need her at their weddings. If you are looking for someone who will add so much value to your wedding AND gorgeous wedding pictures this is IT! I would recommend Sam a million times over. I am already thinking of the next thing I can hire her for! Stop your search and book now! Sam, you are amazing! =)
Alyssa E
5.0
9/25/2021
I donāt even know where to begin! Sam was more than our photographer that day. She was someone who not only brought a genuinely positive and excited energy, but helped me feel so at ease. Her work is absolutely breathtaking and she made our photo dreams come true and more!
Pure magic!!
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Sarah W
5.0
9/09/2021
WOW! Sam was hands down the best! From our first phone call, I knew I would enjoy working with Sam but even that feels like an understatement. Everyone all night kept coming up to both me and my husband saying our photographer was great and so fun! She gave us direction easily, hyped us up when we needed it, and even helped during the ceremony to make sure we weren't hidden behind flowers. I appreciated Sam being direct and fun, both being a part of our party and also behind the scenes. I cannot recommend her enough! The morning after our wedding, I woke up to a preview of some of our photos and they are truly stunning. I can't wait to see them all and submit them everywhere because truly, everyone needs to see these photos! Thanks again Sam! You were a dream to work with!
Shannon C
5.0
8/25/2021
Hands down the absolute BEST wedding photographer we could have found. Sam is a rockstar in all aspects. From the moment we connected on the phone until our big day, every aspect of working with Sam was a joy! Our engagement and wedding photos are spectacular, and I will forever be in love with the images she captured. Sam is a visionary artist who does a knockout job illuminating you and your partner's story through wonderful documentary-style photography. Neither my husband nor I particularly enjoy having our photo taken; however, Sam knew how to make us feel comfortable and helped us to forget the camera was there. Her style is effortless, and we are static with the theexperiencee. Be ready to party with Sam as your photographer. Her personality dazzles, and you won't be able to help to laugh and smile through all of your photos.
Victoria I
5.0
7/30/2021
This is going to be short but very sickeningly sweet. From the moment Sam and I met in person on my wedding day, I debated trading in my soon-to-be husband to marry her! Not only was she so sweet and friendly, but she felt like one of my best friends. As soon as she said "If I make a really upset face, it means I love it" I knew I picked the right person.
Sam is not just a photographer, she is truly an artist. We had so much fun working with her before and during the wedding. She was ALL over the place in the best way possible. At once point, I swear I saw her jamming out to Spice Girls on the dance floor for a second. Her energy is contagious and her art is genius. She made me feel like the most beautiful girl in the world and the pictures reflect that.
I can't wait to book her again for our next big life event - or just for funsies! She was a huge part in making my wedding the most magical day of my life. Sam, thank you sooooooo much!
Richard W
5.0
7/02/2021
One of the best decisions my wife and I made was selecting Sam as our photographer. Allow me to list the reasons:
1) Most important, the photos she took were perfect. She captured every key moment and was able to create new memories for us to truly capture how special our wedding was.
2) She is professional. She was always there when we needed her and carefully listened to our feedback before, during, and after the event.
3) She is kind. Sam made a wonderful impact on making my wife and I feel comfortable and confident during our wedding.
Thank you Sam for everything!
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Julee V
5.0
6/23/2021
Sam is thee best! I have known Sam for over 10 years before she decided to hone in on her passion for photography. Iāve seen her growth and boy itās top tier. Sam photographed our engagement shoot in Central Park and brought our vision to life! Our save the dates came out so beautiful thanks to her. Sadly we werenāt able to book her for our big day because she was already booked! But Iām not surprised sheās a big deal. No way you would ever be disappointed hiring her. She will capture every single moment effortlessly. Love u sammmmmm
Rachel M
5.0
6/18/2021
I would recommend Sam a million times over. For starters she is an extremely gifted photographer - so many people we have shared our wedding pictures with have said they look like they could be in a magazine spread. She has an impeccable eye for detail and ability to capture the raw emotion of the most special day of our life. Sam made me feel absolutely beautiful and helped me see myself in a way that Iāve never considered before. Two months post wedding I STILL feel the confidence that was gifted through her incredible talent. But her photography is just one of the reasons Iād recommend her.
Sam has the kindest heart and becomes not just your photographer, but your friend. She helped my husband and I, who are totally out of our element in front of a camera, feel comfortable and confident! Our entire wedding party could not stop commenting on how incredibly sweet she is.
I could go on forever, but simply, we felt honored to work with her and I know every couple will benefit from having Sam be a part of their special day.
Stephanie G
5.0
6/18/2021
Sam isn't just your wedding photographer she becomes your friend and family. She is wonderful and absolutely in love with her job which makes you all the most confident in front of her camera. My fiance and I are not the best with "staged" photos, we're actually pretty awkward people, she NEVER made anything feel staged or typical. The communication up until our wedding (we booked her 1.5 years in advance) was wonderful, always positive and always kept in touch just to say 'hi' or to see how we were doing. I couldn't recommend her more AND her style of photography is great. It's natural and sexy all in one.
Rachel E
5.0
5/11/2021
Sam Sullivan is an absolute GENIUS! We finally got to have the wedding day we had been planning since we got in engaged back in 2019 and we are so incredibly blessed that Sam was a part of it. We clicked with Sam from the very first phone call. She makes you feel like you've been best friends your whole life. Not only did she capture amazing moments but she helped keep us on schedule, organized and even got me dressed and help with putting in my veil. You guys - THE NEXT MORNING, she shared a link with some preview shots and I can't even explain to you how beautiful these pictures are. I was truly blown away! Like friends and family gasping! I am telling you, book Sam Sullivan NOW. Whatever memories you are looking to capture - she has you covered. I wish I could just have her follow me around every day! SAM YOU ARE WONDERFUL!
Tyler O
5.0
4/12/2021
From the moment we connected on the phone, I knew Sam was the one we needed to shoot our wedding. After going through a chaotic COVID wedding postponement, Sam was flexible and available on our new wedding date. She makes you feel so comfortable when photographing and not "posed" in any way. We had to make last-minute changes with our new wedding date (again, due to COVID), and Sam fully had our backs and accommodated us without hesitation. AND our photos came out INCREDIBLE. She was invaluable to us on our special day, and we're eternally grateful for her. <3
Alyssa H
5.0
3/28/2021
Sam I cannot thank you enough. Yesterday was a dream for us. Throughout this whole thing all I wanted was a special, beautiful day for Alyssa because no one deserves it more. I truly feel yesterday was the perfect day and you captured it. The pictures are absolutely amazing I canāt get over it. You are so easy and so much fun to work with and the pictures are spectacular. Just thank you again.
Emily L
5.0
9/09/2019
Sam was such a pleasure. She took badass photos, and made the whole experience so much fun (not easy because I usually hate taking pictures). She made my husband and I look like rockstars. She is such a boss (in the good way) behind the camera.
Kristen S
5.0
9/04/2019
Sam was absolutely amazing to work with on our engagement photos. When we first discovered her work, we couldn't believe how talented she was and knew we needed to work with her immediately! Admittedly, we were a bit nervous that taking engagement photos would be "awkward"but she made us feel so comfortable and natural. She has a natural eye for photography and we have been in absolute awe of all the photos from the photoshoot. The only problem we have is choosing which one we love the most! We can't wait for her to capture our wedding next summer!
Leah M
5.0
9/04/2019
Sam was so helpful and thoughtful through out my entire wedding planning process and on the big day! Not only did she take beautiful moody photographs that captured my wedding day so perfectly, but she also has a gorgeous personality and it felt like a long lost friend came to my wedding and was taking my pictures! She was a breath of fresh air from our first inquiry and continues to be after our wedding. Xo
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