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Each and every love story is unique. Yours deserves to be celebrated.

now booking elopements & micro weddings 2023 & 2024

MEET YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER

I'm Sam! Owner and photographer of Samantha D. Photography

Based in the Hampton Roads area of VA

I'm your caffeine fueled lover of animals, puns, nature and all things chocolate photographer. 

I grew up in Houston, TX and made my way to the east coast and have been living throughout the Hampton Roads area for the last 10 years (time is an illusion). While I know my family and friends back home would love my return back to Texas I'm very happy with east coast living and all it has to offer. 4 seasons, beautiful landscapes from mountains to beaches, rural to cities, easy accessibility to multiple states, it really has it all (except maybe good Mexican food). 

As someone who fell to the pressures of having a big wedding I want to support couples who have a different vision for themselves on their big day. Who want to break the traditional capitalistic mold and have a wedding that is more intimate and aligns with who they are and not what the rest of the world expects their day to look like. 

My goal is to honor my client's diverse backgrounds and experiences and promote a more inclusive approach to weddings. I am here to provide a comfortable and unique experience so that real personalities and values can shine through creating genuine emotion infused images.

Sam

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THE LOVE STORIES I TELL

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ELOPEMENTS &
MICRO WEDDINGS

Here are what makes my heart happy

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COUPLES

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PORTRAIT

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Love notes from the best people.

I don't even know where to begin about this gem of a photographer and human, Sam! She was with us from our engagement photos up to our wedding day and  beyond. Every single time she left us awe of her talent and the images that she captured. While her skill in capturing stunning images is undeniable, her abilities go beyond that. It's not just about the final images, but rather the overall experience that she creates during each session and on the wedding day.   She has this unique ability to make everyone feel at ease, relaxed, and confident in front of the camera. It is evident that she puts her heart and soul into every aspect of her work. Her photos tell our love story and I can't imagine anyone else capturing our day!

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Kristin & Matt

MORE THAN JUST A PHOTOGRAPHER

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Woman-Owned

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BIPOC Ally

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LGBTQ+ Friendly

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Body Positive

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Leave No Trace 

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Environmentally Conscious

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LET'S BE FRIENDS!

And create timeless magic 

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