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Hudson Valley / Catskills / Albany / Berkshires

Hudson Valley wedding photographer New York

Wedding photography for couples who would rather live it than fake it.

01. HOW I ROLL

I’m after honest moments with rad people who value presence over performance.

Bride in a flowing gown walking alone through a golden field near Rhinebeck at dusk.

Pale yellow wedding shoes resting in the sand as the couple walks away holding a white bouquet.

You want real moments.
You want your wedding to feel like a party, not a production.
You want someone you trust to pay attention,
to step in when needed and step back when it matters.

If you really like each other,
if you just want to be present,
if you'd rather live the real moments of your wedding day than fake your way through it,
we sound beautifully aligned.

Let your day unfold naturally.
I'll document it with wild curiosity.

If this feels aligned, let's talk.

Hudson Valley wedding photographer based in New York, available for weddings across the Catskills, the Berkshires, and Albany area.

Bride in a long tulle veil and gown facing a field of wildflowers at twilight.

Six bridesmaids in blue and black dresses leaning together and smiling in warm backlight beside a stone wall.

Couple in silhouette about to kiss on a stone path as colorful laser beams and smoke glow behind a vintage camper van.

Bride is bathed in golden light as she plays with her veil during Wallkill wedding.

Blush linen napkin tied with greenery on a white plate beside baby's breath in an amber vase on a rustic wooden table.

Two grooms in blue suits sharing a kiss on a small wooden footbridge framed by evergreen branches.

Bride in sheer puffed sleeves adjusting her wrist in dappled autumn light near Kingston.

Groom smiling as an older gentleman ruffles his hair while a woman beside him holds a sparkler at a barn reception.

Bride laughing with a drink in hand beside a friend mid-laugh at an outdoor reception, shown in black and white.

Bride lifting her gown as she steps down a wooden staircase in a quiet home before the ceremony.

Bride in a flowing white gown holding her train on a small footbridge, surrounded by lush greenery under a deep blue sky.

Groom dipping his bride for a kiss beneath a white floral arch while the officiant looks on during an outdoor ceremony in the Albany area.

Flower girl and a young boy racing across the lawn toward a string-lit reception tent in black and white.

Bride spinning in a tulle skirt beneath glowing string lights in a dark garden, captured with soft motion blur.

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Bride sharing a tender moment with her grandmother at an outdoor wedding reception.

"I put off writing this review

because I knew I’d get too emotional…

Sam 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... she isn't about overly posed photos, but instead finds real emotion. I can't imagine what our wedding day would have been without her.

-ALIANA + MATT

02. EXPERIENCE

Man in a gray suit and blue bow tie watching the ceremony with a tear on his cheek.

Bride in a long veil tears up while looking at her partner during an outdoor ceremony, shown in black and white.

Most Couples tell me they just want
to be in the moment

TRUSTING IT’S ALL BEING CAPTURED.

That’s where I shine.

I’ll help you make a successful timeline honoring what’s important to YOU and I’ll encourage you to prioritize being present with your people.

I document weddings with a curious and observant approach, giving space for moments to unfold naturally and always reading the room.

I will give you the guidance you need while allowing space for real connection.

Candids? Yes. Editorials? Yup. Documentary? That too.

Bride in a custom denim jacket and groom in a blue suit sharing a bite of cake beside a blue wedding cake and string lights.

I want that too.

Your day shouldn’t feel like a photo shoot. Let’s leave the
“supposed to’s” behind and just be present in your day.

It’s really that easy!

You want to be AT your Wedding.

A warm, calm and fun presence on your wedding day.
Attention to nuance, light, and emotional rhythm.

An experience that feels unforced, grounded, and respectful of what’s important to YOU on your wedding day.

What you can expect from me:

04. PORTFOLIO

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

Bride in a satin gown with a draped sleeve smiling down in warm backlight with a lake behind her.

Take a tour through my Portfolio…

WEDDINGS

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ENGAGEMENTS

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THE BLOG

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Detail of a bride's lace sleeve and engagement ring resting against her chest.

A great image is not just about what it looks like…
it’s about what it feels like.

05. BLOG

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The Latest Stories

Two brides dancing with their arms raised and big smiles beneath string lights in a reception tent.

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KELSEY + PERRY

Hudson Valley Wedding Photographer at Blooming Hill Farm

Bride and groom gazing at each other in a forest as sunlight filters through tall trees above glowing string lights.

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LISA + ANDREW

New York Wedding at Spillian Catskills

Bride in a short white dress and groom in a white shirt kissing on a crowded dance floor with beers in hand.

03.

BRITT + DOUG

Hudson Valley Wedding at Audrey’s Greenhouse

Bride and groom embrace outdoors in wedding attire, with greenery background.

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ERICA + JARED

Hudson Valley Wedding Photographer at NY Vineyard

A woman in a wedding dress holding a veil outdoors by a body of water, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

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. 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

HUDSON VALLEY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER NEW YORK

FOR COUPLES WHO WANT TO
BE PRESENT ON THEIR WEDDING DAY

Documenting weddings in New Paltz, Hudson, The Catskills, Berkshires and Albany Area, Travel worldwide is available for the raddest couples.

Bride and groom kissing on a sunlit path lined with trees at golden hour.

Light is my Homegirl.

LET’S DO THIS!

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Hudson Valley wedding photographer New York

Wedding photography for couples who would rather live it than fake it.