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Kind Words · 5.0 on Google · 100% recommended on Facebook

In their own words.

Real reviews from the families, couples and brands we’ve been trusted to photograph, from Google, Facebook and our clients directly.

Verified on Google

5.0 stars, straight from Google.

Screenshots straight from our Google Business Profile, exactly as they appear.

Captured by Sammi five-star Google review
Captured by Sammi five-star Google review
Captured by Sammi five-star Google review
Captured by Sammi five-star Google review
Captured by Sammi five-star Google review
Verified on Facebook

100% recommended.

Screenshots straight from our Facebook page, unedited, from families and couples we’ve photographed since 2021.

Captured by Sammi Facebook recommendation
Captured by Sammi Facebook recommendation
Captured by Sammi Facebook recommendation
Captured by Sammi Facebook recommendation
Captured by Sammi Facebook recommendation
Captured by Sammi Facebook recommendation
Captured by Sammi Facebook recommendation
Captured by Sammi Facebook recommendation
Captured by Sammi Facebook recommendation
Captured by Sammi Facebook recommendation
Captured by Sammi Facebook recommendation
Captured by Sammi Facebook recommendation
“Sammie has shot us as a family of four, and again as a family of five. We continue to ask her back because she does a great job of making everyone feel comfortable, which means her photos capture the personality and sweetness of little kids. We have three under three and it’s madness, but you would never know it when looking at her shots — they are clean and beautiful. Aside from her talent, she’s also a joy to work with and ensures her clients are happy. We cherish the photos she has taken for us.”
Sally Ryan · Facebook review · Family, year after year
“We worked with Sammi for two separate family photo sessions and she was absolutely wonderful to work with each time! She made us feel very comfortable throughout each session and she was amazing with my toddler daughter. The photos from both sessions were beautiful and they will be featured in various parts of our house! I highly recommend Sammi for any newborn or family photo shoots!”
Sara Crespo · Facebook review · Family & newborn
“Sammi did an engagement shoot for my fiancé and I and the pictures turned out AMAZING!! She was professional, knowledgeable, and gave us lots of prompts on how to pose to make our pictures look natural. She even did a walkthrough with my fiancé the day before the proposal to make sure that they would be able to capture the best angles and lighting.”
Sahar Walji Jiwani · Facebook review · Surprise proposal & engagement
“She made us both feel so so comfortable and made the session so fun! Her work is amazing and she’s easy to work with and so quick to respond to any questions. She understood and listened to my vision and captured it perfectly. We recently sent out our save the dates and keep getting compliments on the pictures.”
Ewa Piermarini · Facebook review · Engagement
“I am so happy with the shoot we had with Sammi. She did our maternity photos at 36 weeks. She made us feel so comfortable and had us laughing so hard!! The photos were absolutely gorgeous, she did a fantastic job!! Highly recommend!”
Alexandra Banas Barrie · Facebook review · Maternity
“She was so patient, uplifting and made us feel super comfortable. It was soooo cold the day of our shoot, but she never complained or rushed us. She was focused on getting what we needed and dreamed of. She cared about every detail before, during and after.”
Sarah Jessica A. Cabrera · Facebook review · Engagement
“Sammi made magic happen and squeezed us in during her busy season when we had a newborn and found out our sweet dog needed to be put down. She captured the most meaningful and beautiful pictures for us. She even came with treats and toys for our sweet pup. I’d highly recommend her!”
Amanda Mooney · Google review · Newborn & family
“We trusted Sammi and her team for our wedding day and they captured it perfectly. She always made sure we were getting all of our photos to make a memorable wedding day. Sammi and her team are incredibly talented and so dedicated to what they do. They are also so creative, thoughtful, flexible with moving parts throughout the day and very kind. We highly recommend them!”
Jessica Schwartz · Google & Facebook review · Wedding
“We had such a wonderful experience with Sammi for our twins’ 1st birthday shoot. She was friendly, professional, and incredibly patient with our active little ones, capturing each of their personalities so naturally. Her studio is beautiful and she truly surpassed our expectations. Sammi brought our vision to life perfectly and we’ll cherish the beautiful milestone photos forever!”
Jeffrey Perkins · Google review · Twins’ first birthday
“Sammi was amazing to work with throughout our entire wedding journey. We had actually found out we lived in the same building and thought it was meant to be!! She took our engagement pictures and they turned out beautiful. We had so many people reach out and shower us with compliments. One of my good friends even ended up booking her for her engagement pictures when she got engaged! Sammi made us feel comfortable and kept us updated throughout the whole process. She shot our wedding in July last year and we were so happy with her work! We are so so grateful”
Danica Scimo · Google review · Engagement & wedding
“Sammi was my wedding photographer this past December and she was absolutely phenomenal. Amidst my large family & wedding party, she was flexible and worked with us to make sure our vision was achieved. Her turnaround was earlier than expected & the photos were beautiful. Excited to book with her again!”
Emnet Kahsay · Google review · Wedding
“Sammi photographed our wedding photos and she was wonderful to work with! She was so kind, professional and helpful and worked with our timeline and budget to get us all the photos we wanted within our budget. She met with us regularly leading up to the wedding to answer questions and work through our wedding timeline. On the day of, she walked us through various poses that felt natural and comfortable and would often stop to show us the pictures on her camera so we could see how they looked and make any adjustments (even though none were needed since all the pictures were so cute). I can’t recommend Sammi enough!!”
Madison Wicklund · Wedding
“Sammi did my maternity photoshoot as well as newborn photoshoot and to say she was fantastic is an understatement. She captured these memories phenomenally and made both me and my baby boy feel so comfortable (even after a c section!)! I am not one for pictures….or picking out outfits for that matter, but she was there every step of the way to help make my vision come true! I highly recommend for any event, but especially any maternity or newborn photoshoots. We plan on using her in the near future for his next milestone photography needs!”
Samantha Sokan · Maternity & newborn
“Just do it! Sammi from Captured by Sammi Co is fantastic to work with and incredibly talented. She recently took family photos of us and it was a great experience. Sammi was responsive, helpful with outfit and location planning and made the whole experience a lot of fun. You can tell she definitely has experience working with children. My little one is full of energy and does not slow down, and she still managed to capture so many wonderful images of him and our whole family.”
Morgan Mcbride · Mom of a toddler · Family
“Our family photos felt natural, effortless and representative of our real life. She connected with both of our kids and guided them into some incredible photos that we will always cherish. Our toddler was asking “where’s Sammi?” for weeks afterwards (so cute!!!). I cannot wait to book with her again, and again, and again.”
Andrea Magee · Mom of two · Family
The Captured by Sammi experience

What every client experiences

1
A Conversation

We start with a client call about your family, your day or your brand. By the end you’ll know the logistics: time, location and investment.

2
Planning & Styling

A style guide, outfit help and a fashion board if you want one, plus the right location, whether that’s your home, the studio or somewhere that means something to you.

3
Your Session

You never have to worry about what to do with your hands, where to look or how to pose. That is entirely on me. All you have to do is show up.

4
A Sneak Peek

A first look at your images shortly after your session, so you can relive it right away.

5
Your Gallery

Your edited collection in a private online gallery, about 2–4 weeks for families and couples and 4–8 weeks for weddings.

6
Heirlooms

Albums, fine-art prints and gifts, so your favorite photographs live off the screen and on your shelves and walls.

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I’d love to hear all about your vision, whether it’s a wedding, family session, branding shoot, or a milestone you’re celebrating. Have questions? Don’t worry, I’ll guide you every step of the way.

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