Samantha Leigh Studios

ss stress free and was so organized in the months leading up to our wedding. Sam is the most kind person and so calm and poised - the exact energy you want on the big day! I am in awe of our wedding album. Sam captured our day perfectly and we will cherish the photos forever. I can't wait for a chance to work with Sam again in the future!

moved throughout the day, never intrusive, but always there to capture the perfect moments. When we look back at our photos, we’re amazed at how she caught not only the big moments, but also the beautiful details and the little interactions we would have otherwise missed.. On top of that, she has such a sweet, bubbly personality that made us feel comfortable and at ease the entire day. Her ability to tell the story of our wedding through her photography is truly a gift. We’re so grateful to have these memories and would recommend her to anyone looking for someone who goes above and beyond. -Amanda & Mac

always clear and timely, which made everything so easy. From our engagement shoot to the rehearsal dinner to the wedding day, Sam went above and beyond. She captured not only gorgeous portraits but also the candid, genuine moments with our loved ones that we’ll treasure forever! We had a big, traditional wedding, and Sam handled the (sometimes chaotic!) day with so much patience and positivity. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about how wonderful she and her second shooter were throughout the day! On top of all that, Sam’s turnaround time is amazing — we didn’t have to wait long to relive the day through her photos! We are beyond thrilled with the overall experience and our photos. We truly cannot recommend Sam enough!! ❤️

g was approaching, she was one of the first vendors to reach out and make a plan. I never had to remind her or follow up on an email; she always maintained constant communication. So kind, funny, thoughtful, and most of all talented! We are continuously told how beautiful our wedding photos are, and that is thanks to Sam. 10/10 could not recommend her enough. Searching for an excuse to work with her again!

ighly recommend!

ved so many compliments about our photos and how they looked like they could be in a magazine! We had such a hard time selecting photos for both our engagement and wedding albums because there were so many beautiful shots to pick from! She captured all the right moments and we are so thankful. Sam is also one of the sweetest people! Her smile and calmness was a great presence to have on our wedding day. She was so easy to work with and she communicated and gave our photos back in a timely manner. Sam was one of my favorite vendors on my wedding day. I can’t recommend her enough!

both worried about being stiff or posed but Sam was incredible and helped us feel at ease which made the whole session so natural and fun. We walked away with the most beautiful photos that we will cherish forever.

Our pictures came out beautifully and cannot wait to use them for our invitations

. My husband and I have loved looking through our gallery and walking through our big day in pictures. She told the story of our day in pictures so beautifully and we honestly could not have asked for more from our photographer. Samantha (& her husband) was super professional and such a calming and welcoming presence to all of our family and friends. She helped make taking photos a smooth process for everyone. I don’t think we can ever thank Samantha enough for all her work surrounding our big day—INCLUDING the amazing engagement photos we had with her as well. Anyone booking Samantha is so lucky to have her & we would recommend her to anyone looking :)

bsolutely stunning! We have so many amazing pictures to choose from thanks to her! Cannot recommend her enough if you’re looking for a wedding photographer with great skills, great personality and just such a great person to be around on your wedding day!!

day fun and relaxing for our family and bridal party. She is such a talented photographer and the sweetest person. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of a wedding photographer.

ome how Sam does more than that. It’s kind of like seeing your ideal self but it’s actually you. Sometimes in the past Ive seen pictures of myself and say ooh let’s not do that again, I’m not photogenic. But every single picture from my engagement shoot and from my wedding I looked natural, madly in love and beautiful. I actually found Sam when I was looking through a bridal magazine, and quickly found that wasn’t just a “best shot” that happened to end in a magazine- her entire gallery looks like that. It’s one thing to take pictures it’s quite another entirely to tell a story and to link memory and emotion with no words. I have to pick 70 of my favorites to put in a book and it’s impossible because I get so moved whenever I look at them. My experience working with Sam could even be a whole separate review because she is just so joyful. She doesn’t come in with a “script”, she really does adjust your experience to fit you, the weather, the scenery, the outfits etc. Which means that every gallery is truly unique. Everyone thinks taking pictures are awkward and she makes it not feel like work. She the perfect mix of professional (you do not have to tell her to get a shot of your partner looking at you coming down the aisle for example) and conversational. It’s truly like your friend is just hanging out with you. I always feel like reviews with too many good things just sound fake, but personally I don’t want a photographer for such an important day that I don’t trust 1000% to do her thing and deliver me insanely gorgeous photos without adding to my stress. To summarize-hire Sam and be glad you did for years to come. I go out of my way to send my gallery to everyone because it looks like my very own magazine shoot.

which made us feel at ease immediately! Turn-around time for our photos was so quick- not to mention they are stunning! We could not be happier with our decision to work with Sam. She is truly the best!

solute favorite parts when planning my husband and I’s wedding. From initial phone call to the wedding day working with her was one of our best decisions. She is truly a unicorn of a person! Her passion for photography and helping others is unmatched. She is a phenomenal communicator, beyond organized, creative beyond belief, talented and lastly one good human. She brings calmness and good energy wherever she goes. My husband has never had professional photos taken of himself besides the good ol’ team sports photos/work headshot and he was very nervous about the engagement/wedding photos because they were totally out of his comfort zone. Within 5 minutes Sam got him out of his comfort zone in the kindest way. He went from a nervous nelly to a GQ model! After both our engagement shoot/ wedding he said to me… “It was so fun taking photos! I love our photographer! We should do this more often! She made that so fun!” All and all I could go on and on about how much I love Sam and the beautiful work her and her team create! If you’re looking for a photographer for ANY occasion, I highly recommend Sam. I cried tears of joy every single time we got photos back . Our photos were more than I could have ever imagined and expected. I will cherish these photos for a lifetime and keep posting them anytime I can because I am obsessed!

warmth & comfortability she provides when taking your pictures is something not always easy to come by, but that she exudes so effortlessly. She makes the whole photo shoot SO enjoyable and it flies by with all the different fun ideas she has. Sam is also very responsive which is so appreciated in the wedding industry and she truly cares about her clients. When Sam let us know she was due with her first baby the month of our wedding, she had already found a remarkable photographer to take her place & communicated with us up until (literally the day she gave birth) and wished us an amazing wedding day. If that doesn’t show her dedication I don’t know what does. She truly cares so much and makes you feel at ease every step of the way. She has a great turn around time as well & provided so many amazing sneak peaks the week of our wedding. We could not have been happier with our choice of going with her & have already recommended her to numerous of our engaged friends!

sonable, my husband and I are not naturally super photogenic people and Sam was fantastic at helping up pose and making us feel comfortable in front of the camera. We got so many compliments about her from the guests too, everyone there was so impressed with how organized and amazing she was. I can 100% recommend her to all future brides, I promise it will be the best decision you make for your wedding!!

she exceeded all our expectations. Not only did she capture every precious moment with an artistic eye and incredible skill, but she also brought a sense of calm and professionalism to our special day. When unexpected rain showers threatened to dampen our spirits, she seamlessly adapted, coming up with a plan B and an amazing new location. Those downtown shots turned out to be some of our favorites. But what truly sets Sam apart is her patience and grace. We all know that family dynamics can be challenging, especially on a day as emotional as a wedding. Sam handled even the most difficult family members with poise and a sense of humor, ensuring that everyone felt included and comfortable. Our wedding photos are nothing short of breathtaking, and they perfectly capture the joy, love, and laughter of the day. We will cherish these memories forever, and it's all thanks to Sam who made our wedding picture dreams come true. If you're looking for a photographer who is not only incredibly talented but also a pleasure to work with, look no further. We wholeheartedly recommend Sam for your special day. She is a true artist and a wonderful person to have by your side on your wedding day. PS. Oh yeah and she accomplished all of this while being super pregnant. Sam is magic!

nd text. She makes you feel so comfortable when taking photos and knows how to pose you so the photos look candid. She is SUCH a sweet person and a great addition to your wedding day. I got so many compliments from family on how seamless the family photos went on the day of our wedding. Love Sam so much!!! 🤍

sion and made us feel very at ease during our photo taking. We genuinely had a blast during our session, which is a reflection of how comfortable and natural she made us feel! We are looking forward to hopefully working with her again in the future!

t she was able to capture all of the emotions of the day is truly breathtaking. Not only is she an amazingly talented photographer, but she is the sweetest person to be around. She made us feel so comfortable and at ease throughout our entire day and knew exactly where to be and when to capture those little amazing moments. Our guests are even still raving about how great she was!! Thank you, Sam. Our wedding photos are something we will cherish forever and ever.

g these memories to look back on. She is truly an artist and ensures she captures all the beauty of your big day. Photography is something we knew we didn’t want to “cheap out” on and we are both so thankful we didn’t! She’s worth every cent. Not to mention how personable and awesome she is to be around. We both love her and can’t wait to book her for other big moments in life. Thank you so much Sam!!

s passionate about what she does. She is amazing to work with, and helps make your photos feel so natural and not staged. She really captured our love and who we are as a couple and I can't thank her enough! Next step is our wedding - and I don't have to think twice about going with Sam for this too!

hired her as our photographer.

bsolutely knocked it out of the park for our engagement photos and does a wonderful job at capturing candid moments that are genuine! She did so great with our furbaby as well! Moving onto our wedding day, words cannot express how truly amazing Sam was! She captured every little detail and moment flawlessly! When we got our photos back it was like we were reliving the entire day! She captured everything, small little moments we didn't even notice or get to see the day of which was amazing! We decided to go with a second shooter as well and it happened to be Sam's husband, which was so cool! They captured our wedding day perfectly and we couldn't be happier. Our friends and family love our photos and have even said they are some of the best wedding photos they have ever seen, and we could not agree more! Sam and her husband made everyone feel so comfortable that all of the photos turned our wonderful and were truly effortless, never once did we feel awkward or uncomfortable! Hands down the best photographer we could have asked for! We recommend 15/10 <3

would 10/10 recommend!

lity were exactly what we were looking for. She made us feel so comfortable and we were able to be ourselves and it really shows in the photos. We have received so many compliments on not only our photos but on how awesome Sam and Sean were at the wedding. Everyone wants to be their friend! We were originally supposed to get married in May of 2021 but had to postpone to October 2022 and we picked the new date around when Sam was available because we couldn't see anyone else capturing our day for us. She kept our timeline (and bridal party) on track and we received our photos back so quickly! We are looking for more reasons to be able to hire Sam to take our photos. Book her now, you will not regret it!

out great settings for both our wedding pictures and our engagement shoot (which was out of town for her), asked our preferences and ensured she delivered on all of them. We love our pictures and will cherish them for decades to come, all thanks to Sam!!

elegance into her work that is unbeatable. She is so upbeat, and has a wonderful personality. Sam was kind enough to loan me several items from her wedding that I needed for mine. We were so lucky to have her, I cannot recommend her enough!

antha's photos are absolutely amazing! She makes you feel so comfortable and you truly have fun while she is taking photos. She is such a calming presence on your wedding day, which is a must for all brides. She help us manage our timeline and made adjustments as needed when we fell a bit behind schedule. I will hire her to photograph every occasion possible in the future. I highly recommend booking with Samantha Leigh Studios. The investment in Samantha Leigh Studios will leave you will the best possible photos and memories from your once in a lifetime event.

g, everything is so beautiful we can't even narrow down our favorites! Sam and Sean made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and were an absolute delight to work with and have there with us during our wedding. She is always quick to respond and made the whole process very smooth and easy for us.

and each time before selecting a new date we made sure she was available because we did not want to lose her. Wow, are we happy we were still able to work with her! During the years of our engagement she was so helpful and responsive helping us feel at ease amidst all of the changes. On the day of she brought calm, excitement, and a true vision. Her and her second shooter, Alyssa, were a dream to work with. It was raining on the day of our wedding and they were both so adaptable, finding unique spots inside our venue that turned into some of our favorite photos. The quality, thoughtful-ness and pure art of her work result in the most stunning & breath-taking photos. We have received so many compliments on our wedding photos, and our bridal party & family had only great things to say when working with her on the day of. We highly recommend Sam & team for your wedding photography, you will be incredibly overjoyed!

et to know Sam and get used to taking professional photos. On our wedding day, she was not only a great photographer but also a great hype woman! Her second shooter was her fiance, Sean, and the groomsmen also had nothing but great things to say about him. I received our previews less than a week after the wedding and we absolutely love them. We cannot wait to get our entire album back. Book Sam as your wedding photographer - you will be so glad you did! She is 100% worth the investment.

easy to work with and consistently responded quickly to any questions/concerns I had while planning. Sam was a joy to have with us on our wedding day and she felt like part of the group! She was calm, organized, and professional while directing the wedding party, family and friends for photos. She had fun ideas for specific pictures she wanted to capture and although this may have been an unfamiliar venue for her, she had ideas of what would look best for photos. Sam sent us a sneak peak of some of our photos within a week or so of the wedding and they were fabulous. We can’t not wait to see the rest! Several family members and friends have even commented about her after meeting her at the wedding and seeing her work.

aptured everything we could ask for and more. Her great energy made the day even better. If you need a wedding photographer you will not be disappointed. I look forward to working with her again soon!

r our first phone call; Sam felt like a long lost friend from the beginning! I cannot say enough good things, not only about her work but also about Sam as a person. She made everyone feel so relaxed in front of the camera, made sure the entire day ran smoothly, and ensured all of our wants and needs were met from beginning to end. After seeing our engagement photos, I couldn't wait to see what Sam would do with our wedding photos! I am still in awe that the gorgeous photos she delivered to us were OUR wedding day. She captured every moment and every detail absolutely perfectly and I cannot wait to be able to relive that day for years to come through Sam's photos. She is so incredibly talented, I cannot even begin to offer the praise Sam truly deserves!

l fun and exciting (even when I started off a little nervous). Our engagement pictures were stunning and I CANNOT wait to see what she captured at our wedding. She is amazing to work with and truly made such a difference in helping us pull off the day of our dreams. I am beyond thankful for her! 10/10 would recommend over and over again! Thank you for everything, Sam!

went above and beyond with everything. On the day of our wedding she was punctual, professional and accommodating. Sam made us feel so comfortable when she was taking the photos on our wedding day, her sense of calmness was unparalleled, everything was just so easy! I can’t emphasize enough how easy it was to communicate with her before during and after our event about our photos. Our engagement and wedding photos were absolutely stunning. HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend Sam you will not be disappointed. I give her a 10/10 and would use her for any future photography needs!!!

on such short notice! Sam is amazing to work with, has such a sweet personality, and would do anything for her brides. I couldn’t imagine having anyone else shoot our wedding! Our photos turned out absolutely BEAUTIFUL and are displayed all over our home! We also got an album made by Sam which is sooo worth it! I would recommend Sam to ANY bride!

on how great she was throughout our wedding day. Getting our gallery back was like reliving the entire day in its perfection - the photos were everything we wanted and more. I'd give her ten stars if I could!

table and got the best photos! It felt like one of our friend was doing our pictures, and she didn’t miss a beat to help keep us both calm, cool, and collected. Our families and bridal party had nothing but amazing things to say about her, and constantly was saying the pictures she was getting were no doubt going to turn out amazing, and they were right! Everyone deserves to have her to capture their big day! Book fast, everyone is going to want her to be a part of their big day!

never had professional pictures done before our engagement session and I was a little nervous how it would go. Sam made us feel so comfortable and like we were having pictures done with a friend. She was so calm and patient. She made us feel like we've known her forever. It was the best engagement picture experience and put us at ease for our wedding day. Planning a wedding during a pandemic throws a lot of twists and turns at you. I texted Sam so many times in a state of panic. "Do you have dates next summer available?" "Would you still shoot at our wedding if we only had 25 guests?" "Can you hold two dates for me just in case?" Sam was the calm presence in the midst of what felt like a total storm. She reassured me the whole way. She was so flexible and patient with me through the entire process. The week of our wedding (two days before to be exact) I texted her to do a rehearsal photo shoot and she was on it. She responded so quickly and gave us different options. They are some of my favorite pictures too. She is just spectacular. When it came to the day of our wedding, it was like a party in the bridal cottage. She was so relaxed. She made everyone feel important and at ease. It was as if I was getting ready with a girl friend and having pictures done with her. She was LOVED by all (everyone at the wedding)! She took charge, showed us how to pose, added in shots like she almost read my mind of what I wanted to do next. Our family photos were done so quick and easy (which was shocking with so many family members)! In the midst of pictures she even texted our wedding planner to make small changes of where the speakers should be placed and to round the chairs a little more (requests by me). She made the communication between all of the vendors seamless. The whole day was phenomenal from top to bottom and Sam had a huge contribution to that. Sam sent us highlights of our day so quickly and we got to relive our wedding day through the photos during our honeymoon! To this day we haven't stopped staring at all of her amazing pictures and we never will! We have them for life and will always cherish them! Every bride deserves to have Sam on her big day and every couple deserves to have a house filled with Sam's photos! Nothing short of spectacular!

wedding. The day of our wedding Sam was absolutely incredible. She made sure we had every shot we needed and she took charge in such a graceful and efficient way. She could sense when I was a ball of anxiety and found a way to calm me down. She had such a positive energy all day that helped to make everyone calm and excited. I had so many people come up to me and tell me how awesome she was. Sam also was so quick at getting us our previews and our entire album back to us (I really am not sure how she does it all!!) I knew our pictures would be amazing because of how incredible Sam was the day of, but when we got our album back I was completely blown away. Every single picture is perfection. I have received so many compliments and my husband and I are incredibly grateful. We will have these photos to cherish for the rest of our lives and that is thanks to Sam. Do not hesitate- book Sam now!!

ure of posing and candid photos - plus her editing style is beautiful ! Her attention to detail is amazing and shows in her work. She was great in the days leading up to the wedding - she helped create a wedding day photo time line, she took our input into the wedding day time line and made adjustments. She was also very organized and sent questionnaires via email leading up to the wedding day to make sure we got all of the photos we wanted. She is professional, has a great attitude, very friendly and bubbly! (Even our family members commented on her friendly personality after photos) We received a “preview album” today (the day after our wedding) and the photos are gorgeous!! We also got to see previews on her Instagram stories throughout the day which was so exciting to us. Highly recommend!

great for the wedding. Even after a full morning of wind and rain, she made our engagement session so fun and easy going. The wedding was nothing short of this either! She shot the perfect amount of details and overview of the day. The photos truly represented everything we loved about the day.