HUDSON VALLEY  WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

NEW YORK

I document people as they actually are, in moments that matter.

NOW BOOKING 2027 | EST. 2011

01. HOW I ROLL

I’m after honest moments with awesome people captured with feeling. Welcome to the space where we never use the words fake or pretend.

Hudson Valley wedding photographer capturing an intimate moment during a documentary-style wedding
Hudson Valley wedding photographer capturing an intimate moment during a documentary-style wedding
Hudson Valley wedding photographer capturing an intimate moment during a documentary-style wedding

I want to give you artful candid images that are emotive, images that have drama and romance. The ones that are reminders of the honest moments captured on THE best day.

Your experience on your wedding day is the most important thing to me. I'm not interested in staging moments or pretending “just for the picture”.

Instead, we’ll just let your day unfold naturally and I'll observe with wild curiosity.

If this feels aligned, let's talk.

Hudson Valley wedding photographer in New York

and available for worldwide travel!

editorial bridal image in a hudson valley field at sunset
A couple stands together in a warm embrace, both wearing winter coats. They appear happy and relaxed, with the sun lighting up the scene. The background shows a blurred view of the street and trees.
Two people standing on a rocky overlook beside a lake with mountainous scenery in the background.
Six women in evening dresses standing outdoors at sunset, close together and smiling.
A couple at a bar, the woman in a white dress sitting on the counter, and the man in a suit holding a drink.
Woman in a white wedding dress standing indoors with soft lighting and wooden wall background.
Groom kisses his wife's bare shoulder on wedding day.
Wedding celebration with happy people, festive ribbons, dark interior, blurred lights.
Close-up of two people hugging on wedding day
A woman in a white lace robe and silk robe is looking out a window with sheer curtains, adjusting her rings on her fingers, with a box and shoes on the windowsill.
Bride laughing with her guests in at NY wedding
Bride in lace wedding dress touching grass in a field with sunlight.
Silhouette of a couple close together during sunset, with the sun behind their faces, in a dark forest setting.

PUBLISHED IN:

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"As Seen On Maharani Weddings" badge in grayscale with lace design background.
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An elderly woman and a young bride sharing a heartfelt moment, leaning towards each other and smiling, outdoors at a wedding event.

"I put off writing this review

because I knew I’d get too emotional…

There are not enough good things I can say about Sam. She is SO MUCH MORE than just a photographer.  She is so chill and down to earth, she got along with everyone, and she was actually fun to have around all day... We just received our preview photos this week, and I was floored by the photos Sam was able to capture. She works with the natural light and captures the beauty in every moment. She isn't about posed photos, but instead finds real emotion. I can't imagine what our wedding day would have been without her.

-ALIANA + MATT

02. PORTFOLIO

My Superpower is my ability to truly connect with my couples
while giving them both the space for honest moments
and the guidance of my artful eye.

A man and woman dressed in formal attire, holding glasses, are smiling and looking at a mirror or screen in a dimly lit setting.

Take a tour through my Portfolio…

01.

WEDDINGS

A curated collection of my favorite wedding images from over the last 15 years documenting more than 450 weddings.

ENGAGEMENTS

02.

From the streets of NYC to The Catskill Mountains, I’ve been invited all over the Country to artfully document love.

03.

THE BLOG

An in depth look at The Art of Storytelling with my artful lens

Your experience on your wedding day is the most important thing to me. Presence and connection over posing and pretending.

A couple celebrating outdoors at sunset, with a woman in a white dress opening a champagne bottle and a man in a white shirt holding a glass. They are in a scenic area with mountains and greenery.

I want to help you plan a stress-free wedding so that you can be present
for all the real moments of your best day.

Bride and groom holding hands, walking and smiling in a vineyard.

Voted one of the Best Wedding Photographers in NY

by my 11 year old daughter, most importantly :)

PORTFOLIO
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BLOG

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The Latest Stories

01.

KELSEY + PERRY

Hudson Valley Wedding Photographer at Blooming Hill Farm

02.

LISA + ANDREW

New York Wedding at Spillian Catskills

03.

BRITT + DOUG

Hudson Valley Wedding at Audrey’s Greenhouse

ERICA + JARED

04.

Hudson Valley Wedding Photographer at NY Vineyard

A Bold Mix of Cinematic Editorials & Artful Candids

FOR ROMANTIC COUPLES WHO WANT TO BE PRESENT ON THEIR WEDDING DAY

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Hudson Valley Wedding Photographer New York

Bride in white gown with flowing veil outdoors

BOOK HER. BEST decision EVER!!!

Sam was the best person we could’ve had alongside us during our special day. Her business sense, efficiency, direction, artistic vision, and her impeccable energy - 1000/10. We had a coordinator but Sam ultimately is the one who came up with the complex schedule that we ended up using. She felt like a true friend the entire day and night.  I am convinced she is the best photographer and WOMAN in the world. Don't second guess booking her for even a second!!!!

-LIZ + CHRISTIAN

THE EXPERIENCE + PRICING