HUDSON VALLEY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER NEW YORK

Engaged couple leaning against a railing overlooking the Hudson River with mountains in the background.

Wedding photography for couples who would rather live it than perform it.

A man and a woman dancing and laughing at an indoor party, holding glasses of wine. The man is wearing a white shirt and light-colored pants, and the woman is wearing a shiny beige dress and sneakers. They are on a small table, with a brick wall and window in the background.

01. HOW I ROLL

I’m after honest moments with rad people who value presence over perfection.

A father holds back tears as he hugs his daughter before her wedding ceremony in the Hudson Valley.

You want real moments.
You want your wedding to feel like your wedding, not a production.
You want someone you trust to pay attention,
to step in when needed and step back when it matters.

If you actually like each other,
if you just want to be present,
if you'd rather live the real moments of your wedding day than perform through it,
we sound beautifully aligned.

Let your day unfold naturally.
I'll document it with wild curiosity.

Bride's yellow wedding shoes left in the sand as the couple walks along the shoreline.

Bride in a flowing gown walking alone through a golden field near Rhinebeck at dusk.

If this feels aligned, let's talk.

Hudson Valley wedding photographer based in New York, available for weddings across the Catskills, the Berkshires, and Albany area.

Bride in a flowing white wedding gown and veil walking outdoors at dusk or early evening, with trees and flowers in the background.

Sunlit reception table setting with soft florals and folded linen napkins.

A group of six women in elegant dresses standing outdoors, smiling, with a stone building and a red umbrella in the background.

Silhouetted couple embracing during a nighttime celebration with colorful laser light effects in the background.

A bride and groom holding hands, walking outdoors during sunset, with large trees and a grassy area in the background.

A bride and groom walk down stone steps in a forested area, with tall trees and sunlight filtering through the leaves in the background.

Two men in suits standing close together on a wooden bridge surrounded by dense greenery, with trees and bushes, during sunset.

A woman with long blonde hair in a wedding dress with lace and ruffled sleeves, standing outdoors in a wooded area with sunlight filtering through trees, striking a contemplative pose.

A woman in a white dress with lace details, standing outdoors by a pond and bare bushes, during overcast weather.

People celebrating at a wedding reception with sparklers, including a man in a gray suit and a woman with tattoos, in a dimly lit indoor venue.

Guests laughing and toasting together at an outdoor wedding reception.

Person in a flowing dress walking down a staircase, partially visible from the waist down.

A person in a white lace dress standing in a grassy field, holding a sheer fabric in their hand as the sunlight shines through.

Bride crossing a small wooden bridge surrounded by dense summer greenery.

A bride and groom kissing under a floral wedding arch outdoors during their wedding ceremony, with officiant and guests watching.

Two children, a boy and a girl, running on grass near a wooden deck at an outdoor event with a large white tent in the background.

Bride twirling her gown under string lights strung through the trees at night.

PUBLISHED IN:

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Bride sharing a tender moment with her grandmother at an outdoor wedding reception.

"I put off writing this review

because I knew I’d get too emotional…

Sam 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... she isn't about overly posed photos, but instead finds real emotion. I can't imagine what our wedding day would have been without her.

-ALIANA + MATT

02. EXPERIENCE

A man in a light gray suit, white shirt, and blue bowtie sitting at an event, with people around him in formal attire.

A bride tears up during her wedding vows, standing in front of her groom, with a blurred background of trees and plants.

Most Couples tell me they just want
to be in the moment

TRUSTING IT’S ALL BEING CAPTURED.

That’s where I shine.

I’ll help you make a successful timeline honoring what’s important to YOU and I’ll encourage you to prioritize being present with your people.

I document weddings with a curious and observant approach, giving space for moments to unfold naturally and always reading the room.

I will give you the guidance you need while allowing space for real connection.

Candids? Sure. Editorials? Yup. Documentary? That too.

A woman in a denim jacket and a woman in a suit sharing a piece of cake at a wedding reception. The bride and groom are dressed in wedding attire and are in a decorated rustic venue with string lights. There is a large blue wedding cake with flowers on a table in the foreground.

I want that too.

Your day shouldn’t feel like a photo shoot. Let’s leave the “supposed to’s” behind and just be present in your day.

It’s really that easy!

You want to be AT your Wedding.

A warm, calm and fun presence on your wedding day.
Attention to nuance, light, and emotional rhythm.

An experience that feels unforced, grounded, and respectful of what’s important to YOU on your wedding day.

What you can expect from me:

04. PORTFOLIO

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

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Take a tour through my Portfolio…

WEDDINGS

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ENGAGEMENTS

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THE BLOG

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Detail of a bride's lace sleeve and engagement ring resting against her chest.

A great image is not just about what it looks like…
it’s about what it feels like.

05. BLOG

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The Latest Stories

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01.

KELSEY + PERRY

Hudson Valley Wedding Photographer at Blooming Hill Farm

A couple in wedding attire holding each other and gazing into each other's eyes outdoors at sunset, with string lights hanging in the background in a wooded area.

02.

LISA + ANDREW

New York Wedding at Spillian Catskills

A couple kissing at a party with other people dancing in the background.

03.

BRITT + DOUG

Hudson Valley Wedding at Audrey’s Greenhouse

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

04.

ERICA + JARED

Hudson Valley Wedding Photographer at NY Vineyard

A woman in a wedding dress holding a veil outdoors by a body of water, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

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. 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

THE EXPERIENCE + PRICING