hello i'm samantha

Nice to meet you

hello i'm samantha

passionate about ARTFULLY DOCUMENTing human connection

I am a Midwest photographer who specializes in modern storytelling for nostalgic hearts. Based in the Chicagoland area, but always seeking to explore new places.

Documentary lifestyle photographer Chicago, lifestyle film photographer, Chicago film photographer, family film Chicago

Documentary wedding photographer Chicago, wedding film photographer Chicago, intimate wedding photographer Chicago

Documentary elopement photographer Chicago, elopement film photographer Chicago, luxury elopement photographer Chicago

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Beauty lies in the mundane — invite me into your home to capture your day-to-day routine, meet me out in Mother Nature, or invite me to your wedding. Let's document all the feels, all the love, all the emotions.

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Lifestyle

Weddings + Elopements

Couples

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Intimate wedding films

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RACHEL + STEPHEN

The pure magic that Sami has captured for us, the life moments, and huge milestones are priceless and irreplaceable. They are keepsake, print worthy, photos we will be sharing with our family for generations. Not only is she an absolute joy to work with but she creates BOMB photographs too! She stays true to feeling and the colors of her surroundings while telling the story and conveying emotion. She is a true talent and will become your instant friend and photog for life!

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THE BENNIE FAMILY

My family has done photos with Sami a few times now, and from first time we ever worked with Sami we knew she was a next level photographer. She was able to make us feel comfortable in front of a camera in a way we never have before. She really captured us as our true selves instead of as our posed picture perfect selves. We love working with her and her beautiful work she has done hangs all over my home.

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RUTH + CHARLES

Sami is fantastic. She really went the extra mile by researching the neighborhood to find a few hidden gems. She was punctual, organized, and communicative before and during our big day. Sami’s use of natural and available light is amazing and creates a unique and beautiful style that matches ours. The biggest standout is her passion for what she does. She very clearly has a big heart and it showed in her interactions with us and our guests. Sami is so gifted and we loved having her be a part of our day!

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MEGAN + THOMAS

I want to start by saying that we have immense gratitude for Sami and her work. She captured the biggest day in our lives and the sweetest smallest moments. You will have to ask her about the story behind the feather coat. The pictures that followed are the most "us" I have ever seen. Upon seeing the photos, my dad stated that not only was the coat completely necessary to the day, so was Sami. We cannot say enough about how perfectly Sami captured us, our loved ones and our day. She goes above and beyond.

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SAMANTHA + CHAD

My fiancé ended up reaching out to Sami and planned a surprise engagement photoshoot and I cannot even begin to express how amazing it is to have that moment captured on camera. The pictures are absolutely perfect and something we will cherish forever!! Sami is so talented and truly makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera. My fiancé and I immediately knew we wanted Sami to photograph our wedding as well after we received the engagement photos. She really is the perfect third wheel through life.

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BRITTANY + ROBERT

The original hype woman! If you want to feel like an incredible super woman on your wedding day or for any occasion hire Sami! She was incredible from start to finish. She did our engagement shoot and the photos came out beyond beautiful. For our wedding Sami’s energy was the perfect fit! She was amazing in guiding us to take the best pictures. She is a true artist! If you hire anyone but Sami for your wedding you are missing out. We cannot thank her enough!!

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MELISSA + KEVIN

There is nobody like Sami. The amount of heart and soul she puts into her work is outstanding. She truly creates a comfortable, confident, authentic, and beautiful space to let you just be you! She anticipates the little moments and is right there documenting it without you even knowing! The galleries she produced for us are so real that you can really relive the day over and over again and it feels like US just being US.

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ARIANA + TOMMY

If you want regular photos, hire a regular photographer - but if you want frameable, fervent art that will immediately transport you back to your happiest moments, hire Sami. She is so gifted with her camera, and will make you feel like the main characters. Not only is she insanely talented, but she also has a heart of gold - she will be not only your photographer, but your friend, biggest hype woman and a professional through and through.

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LEXI + DYLAN

Sami is an angel on Earth!!! From the minute we started she made my fiancé and I feel SO comfortable. The word photo doesn’t do what she does justice. She delivered us an album of art, and love…we are thoroughly OBSESSED. It was amazing seeing her vision come to life in our album. We cannot wait for her to capture our wedding day.
*happy tear*

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CHRISTINE + KYLE

Sami is a magician behind a lens! Her loving nature makes it easy to let your guard down and be yourself/comfortable all throughout your shoot. You’ll be able to see authentic moments between you and your loved ones and they’ll be your favorite photos you’ve ever taken. Her work is timeless and her talent is unchallengeable. Book her — you won’t regret it.

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passionate about ARTFULLY DOCUMENTing human connection

﻿EMBRACE ANALOG

now offering authentic film

Lifestyle

Lifestyle

Weddings + Elopements

Weddings + Elopements

Couples

Couples

Intimate wedding films

RACHEL + STEPHEN

THE BENNIE FAMILY

RUTH + CHARLES

MEGAN + THOMAS

SAMANTHA + CHAD

BRITTANY + ROBERT

MELISSA + KEVIN

ARIANA + TOMMY

LEXI + DYLAN

CHRISTINE + KYLE

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