A Bold mix of Cinematic Editorials & Artful Candids.

FOR COUPLES WHO WANT TO BE PRESENT ON THEIR WEDDING DAY

NEW YORK WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER HUDSON VALLEY

EST 2011 |  NOW BOOKING 2026

01. HOW I ROLL

I’m after honest moments with awesome people captured in a cinematic style. Welcome to the space where we never use the word pretend.

An emotional embrace between a bride and an older man, possibly her father, with stained glass windows in the background.

I want to give you artful images that are emotive, that have drama and romance, that are reminders of the honest moments captured on THE best day.

Your experience on your wedding day is the most important thing to me. I'm not interested in staging moments or pretending “just for the picture”.

Instead, we’ll just let your day unfold naturally and I'll observe with wild curiosity.

Wedding celebration with happy people, festive ribbons, dark interior, blurred lights.
Bride and groom embracing in dimly lit rustic room, wearing wedding attire.
Woman in a white wedding dress standing indoors with soft lighting and wooden wall background.
Groom kisses his wife's bare shoulder in intimate moment.
Bride laughing with her guests in strong sunlight and holding drinks.
A couple in formal attire walking hand in hand through a grassy field with trees in the background.
Bride in white wedding dress walking outdoors with veil flowing behind, surrounded by greenery.
A couple sitting closely on a couch in a dimly lit room. The woman is resting calmly with her eyes closed, and the man is embracing her gently, both appearing relaxed and intimate. The warm lighting creates a cozy atmosphere.
Close-up of two people in contrasting clothing textures, one in white fur and the other in dark blue suit with orange lining.
Bride in lace wedding dress touching grass in a field with sunlight.

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02. PORTFOLIO

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

Couple sitting closely on a couch, woman holding her hand to her heart, low lighting.

Take a tour through my Portfolio…

01.

WEDDINGS

A curated collection of my favorite wedding images from over the last 15 years documenting more than 400 weddings.

ENGAGEMENTS

02.

From the streets of NYC to The Catskill Mountains, I’ve been invited all over the Country to artfully document love.

03.

THE BLOG

An in depth look at The Art of Storytelling with my artful lens

An elderly woman and a young bride sharing a heartfelt moment, leaning towards each other and smiling, outdoors at a wedding event.

"I put off writing this review

because I knew I’d get too emotional…

There are not enough good things I can say about Sam. She 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... We just received our preview photos this week, and I was floored by the photos Sam was able to capture. She works with the natural light and captures the beauty in every moment. She isn't about posed photos, but instead finds real emotion. I can't imagine what our wedding day would have been without her.

-ALIANA + MATT

03. BLOG

Vertical black line on a white background.

The Latest Stories

Kelsey Randall's custom wedding dress beautifully flies up to expose the pink taffeta underlayer

01.

KELSEY + PERRY

NY Wedding at Blooming Hill Farm

A couple in formal attire embracing outdoors with string lights and a forest background, during sunset.

02.

LISA + ANDREW

New York Wedding at Spillian Catskills

A couple kissing on a dance floor at a celebration, with the woman wearing a white dress and sneakers, and the man holding a beer bottle. They are surrounded by people clapping and cheering.

03.

BRITT + DOUG

NY Wedding at Audrey’s Greenhouse

ERICA + JARED

04.

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

NY Wedding at Red Maple Vineyard

04. HELLO

Hi! I’m Sam June.

Black and white photo of a woman holding a young child in a natural setting with dense foliage.

STORYTELLER
ONLY CHILD
OVER SHARER

VODKA TONIC DRINKER

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I love to find beauty in the balance between the shadows and the light. They are rarely inseparable. They are complex and totally opposite and yet they can not live without the other. Just like real connection. What is real is beautiful.

I love emotive images, full of connection and intimacy. I love what a Drama Queen Mother Nature can be and I try to honor your location choice in an artful way. Light is my partner in crime and we dance a jitterbug all day to bring mood to your story.

No matter what type of wedding you choose, your wedding day is important. To you. To your families. And to me. And I don’t take it lightly.

PLANES
TRAINS AND
AUTOMOBILES

NEW YORK WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER based in the heart of the Hudson Valley.

I feel so blessed to live in this incredible part of New York State which boasts so many incredible wedding venues.

AND I ALSO LOVE TO TRAVEL!

Whether you’re looking for NY wedding photographers or someone to bring along to your amazing destination that requires a plane, train or car- I would love to document your wedding no matter where it is! Costa Rica anyone?

 

05. RESOURCES

White dress hanging under a white peacock, with a small dog standing on a rug in a dimly lit room.

Looking for the perfect

Wedding Venue in
New York?
I got you!

Elegant dining setup in a greenhouse with long wooden tables, chairs, glassware, and lush greenery decorations. Sunlight filters through a glass ceiling.

TOP 15 WEDDING VENUES IN THE HUDSON VALLEY

Outdoor evening scene with white house, string lights, tables, and trees.

TOP 15 WEDDING VENUES IN THE CATSKILLS

Outdoor wedding ceremony with guests seated under dramatic cloudy sky, mountains in background.
A couple celebrating outdoors at sunset, with a woman in a white dress opening a champagne bottle and a man in a white shirt holding a glass. They are in a scenic area with mountains and greenery.

Your experience on your wedding day is the most important thing to me.

I want to help you plan a stress-free wedding that you can be present at
while I document a lifetime of memories for you.

Bride and groom holding hands, walking and smiling in a vineyard.
Bride in white gown with flowing veil outdoors

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. We had a coordinator but Sam ultimately is the one who came up with the complex schedule that we ended up using. She felt like a true friend the entire day and night.  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