I’m Sam.
I’ve been photographing weddings for more than a decade, and I still love the strange, wonderful thing about them: having so many people you care about together in one place.
I’m drawn to photographs that feel lived in. Beautiful light, thoughtful details, people laughing too hard, a quiet moment with your parents, and everything that happens when nobody is thinking about the camera. I photograph with both film and digital and bring a calm presence to the day, stepping in when it helps and giving things space when it doesn’t.
I’m a husband, a dad to our son, and dog dad to our hound pup. When I’m not photographing weddings, you can usually find me working on my old Land Cruiser, gardening in the backyard, spending time with friends, or listening to John Coltrane.
I grew up overseas and spent a lot of my early life traveling, which I think is where my love for photography first took hold. There’s something about paying attention to people, places, and the little things you might otherwise forget that has always stayed with me.
These days, I’m grateful to call Colorado home and even more grateful that I get to photograph people in love for a living.