EXPERIENCE
ELOPEMENTS, WEDDINGS, & COUPLES
I want to capture what makes your relationship special to YOU. To capture what really showcases who you are as a couple. I'm allllll about movement and you enjoying yourselves. One of my top goals is to make our time together as fun as possible and to not have you in stiff awkward poses. I'm here to play some music with you, frolic in fields, and laugh with you while you soak up some special moments with your person.
When you invest your time and trust in me, I invest everything I have into you, your experience and your memories. It’s not just the click of a button, it is a big responsibility to photograph all of your moments. From the fleeting moments of your spectacular wedding day, to the carefree moments of a date night at sunset with your boo (and me) laughing and having fun.
keeping the focus on you.
ELOPEMENTS
packages begin at $3,000
Whether it is just an intimate occasion, or getting married at your bucket-list location, let's get you married the way YOU want.
WEDDINGS
average investment $6,000
Were not just vendors + clients, I’m here for you as a friend and to help your day be as perfect as possible. So let’s do this thing!!
COUPLES + Portraits
packages begin AT $650
Whether you need some engagement photos, or you just feel like commemorating your relationship with your boo. There doesn’t always need to be a reason to get photos done, sometimes it is just amazing to have some new photos to hang up on the walls!
Frequently Asked Questions
do you use photoshop?
The short answer is no. Don’t get me wrong, I will use photoshop to edit out some blemishes or obstructions in the background, but I cannot add in family members, or alter you in drastic ways. If you absolutely NEED to photoshop Aunt Sally who couldn’t make it, I would happily find an expert that can make that happen for you!
how many images are included?
In my packages I list out the lowest amount of photos I will deliver to you. You can expect to receive about 50-100 final hand- edited images per hour of coverage! After your wedding day, I'll remove any photos you wouldn't want or need (people blinking, blurry, etc) and edit & deliver the rest! don't worry, I won't withhold any images I think you'll want.
do we need an engagement session?
You of course can opt out of your included engagement session, but I really strongly suggest that you don't! My style of photography works best when we've gotten to know each other. An engagement session is the perfect time for us to hang out & spend time together before your day! It's also a great way to get comfortable in front of the camera, and practice makes perfect. It's totally natural to feel a little bit nervous/awkward when you're not used to having your photo taken, but your engagement session will make you two pros by the time the wedding rolls around!
should I include a 2nd photographer?
While I'm confident in my ability to shoot all of my weddings solo, I recommend second photographers for larger weddings, or when couples are getting ready separately and the timeline doesn't allow me to be with them both. They can provide another perspective to your day and an alternate angle of every situation! We can chat more about this option on a quick consultation call.
what if you haven't shot at my venue before?
No worries ! I am never scared of shooting at a new place. I usually will arrive a little bit early just to get a feel for the space. But I also do research on your venue before-hand and am confident that I can find all the right places to capture your gorgeous photos in. It's all part of the process and I promise I got this :)
do you create wedding albums?
Absolutely ! Wedding albums are an incredible keepsake to commemorate your day. There's something special about having a physical copy of your photos look back on. If you are interested I have a whole guide dedicated to the different albums I offer and how the process works.
STEP ONE // lets chat
We'll hop on a phone call or facetime so you can ask me alllll the questions so that we can get to know each other better and see if we're the right fit.
STEP TWO // The nitty gritty
Let's make it official! I'll send over the contract, then you sign and pay a non-refundable retainer to reserve your date.
STEP THREE // now for the fun!
Now we get to know each other even better and start to plan both your engagemet session and your wedding day! I'm here for any and all the different questions you have and am an open book to help give you tips and tricks for your session and big day. I'm here for you every step of the way.
Step-by- Step of
the process
" I definitely recommend using Sam for photography!! "
"She is not only AMAZING at what she does, but she is such a wonderful person to work with. She brings your wedding vision to life through her photographs and she is so personable and makes you feel completely comfortable. She really makes an effort to get to know her clients personally and she does something special/different for everyone depending on their vision and style. I did an engagement shoot and my wedding shoot with her and I still look at those photos almost everyday and my wedding was 5 months ago. I am so thankful that Sam was there for us. She really made our wedding day so special and went above and beyond. She’s also a great communicator and was very efficient with communicating ideas for photos and my vision before the wedding day! I feel like this really sets her apart from other vendors. You won’t be disappointed if you choose Sam as your wedding photographer. She is a high quality photographer and person!"
" Sam has been amazing! "
"We first met her through a Christmas photo mini session and then fell in love her authenticity and talent. We didn't even think twice about booking her for our wedding. She is so accommodating and genuinely cares about us and our love. She is so friendly to everyone and captured every moment we wanted and even more! Our whole family fell in love with her and can't wait to have more memories documented by Sam."
" Sam Leto is a gift. "
"One of my greatest fears around our wedding day was that we wouldn't feel or look like "ourselves". I had admired Sam's work on instagram and her website, but didn't know if we could ever look as comfortable and natural in front of the camera as these other beautiful couples appeared. From the moment we met Sam for our engagement photos, I understood why her couples look so dang happy. She is the BOMB. My husband and I actually laughed and drank and awkwardly frolicked and danced and did all of the weird things, but somehow Sam captured all of that in photos I cannot wait to hang all over my house. She is funny, cool, relatable, and incredibly talented. I received so many compliments about Sam from my family and friends before they even saw her photos -- she is truly that wonderful. Sam also captured moments from our wedding day in a way that I couldn't have put into words to request, but will treasure forever. She captured the personalities of my most favorite people on our most favorite day, and my husband and I could not be happier!"
