Couples + Weddings Branding + Commercial
 
 

MY PROCESS

Couples and Weddings

I’m a firm believer that weddings are a reflection of who you are individually and as a couple. If you’re looking for unconventional, natural, timeless and emotive photographs, then we may be a fit!

LET’S CONNECT

01. Let's Chat +

After you fill out the contact form, I’ll be in touch with a follow-up email. Whether it is through video, phone call, or email, we’ll connect so I can hear about your vision and you can ask me any questions! Let’s use this time to get to know each other.

02. It's A Match! +

We’re a great fit – wonderful! After the contract is signed and the retainer payment is received, your date is officially booked! I’m here to be as involved as you’d like me to be and I’m happy to help with location scouting, timeline suggestions, vendor suggestions, and more.

03. The Fine Details +

As your wedding date approaches, we’ll hop on a call to go over the details of the day and discuss your timeline to ensure it fits your photography vision.

04. Let's Get You Married +

Happy wedding day! I’ll be there to celebrate with you and capture not only the important moments but the in-between moments too. You can relax and fully be present knowing I'm here to capture it all.

05. Post Wedding +

Your wedding preview photos will be sent after a few days. The final edited gallery will be delivered around 8-10 weeks. Sit back and get ready to relive all those sweet memories!

 
 

MY PROCESS

Branding and Commercial

Whether it is product photography or branding portraits, I’m here to bring your vision to life while keeping your business objectives in mind.

LET’S CONNECT

01. Consultation +

Once you fill out an inquiry form, I will ask some follow up questions to get a better understanding of your vision. We can also schedule a phone or video call to connect on the scope of the project and you can ask any additional questions you may have.

02. It's A Match! +

We’re a great fit, wonderful! I will send a customized contract and an invoice for a non-refundable retainer. After the contract is signed and the retainer payment is received, your session is officially booked!

03. Let's Dream Together +

I'll send you a short questionnaire to get a better understanding of your vision and business. I'll ask you to create a moodboard illustrating your vision, and help build your ideas into reality.

04. The Fine Details +

Together, we will find a location or studio that works best for what you’re hoping to achieve. We'll connect again to see if we have everything we both need before the session like the location, shot list, timing and more.

05. Shoot Day +

This is the fun part! I'll show up with my camera gear and you'll show up with your props at the session location. During the session, I'm going to give you as much direction as you need and make you feel comfortable so you can be yourself.

 
 
 
 
 

Frequently Asked

Questions


+ Where are you based?

I am a bicoastal photographer! I currently reside in Toronto, Ontario but I often visit Vancouver throughout the year. I grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia and my family lives there.

+ Why film?

I love using a mixture of film, digital and polaroids in my work. To me, film captures the real emotions of a moment. The nostalgia, rawness, grain and intentionality are the main reasons why I choose to shoot on film. Film allows me to stay present in the moment instead of instinctively looking at the back of my camera screen to see how the photo turned out. Instead of freely pressing the shutter button, each image is made with intention.

+ What is your photography style for weddings?

My work is rooted in intentionality and connection using a mix of documentary and editorial approaches. On a wedding day, my goal is to capture the truth of your relationship and the genuine moments as they unfold. The moments versus the super posed photographs. I’m immensely inspired by the nostalgia that comes with looking through old photographs, taking you back to the moment of how it felt. That is how I want you to feel when you look back on these photographs - like you’re reliving your most treasured moments.

+ Do you travel?

Yes! I’m always happy to travel (pending Covid-19 restrictions, of course).

+ What if the weather is bad?

If your session is outdoors, I always encourage welcoming whatever weather comes our way. However, if the weather is bad enough that it is dangerous or would make for a poor experience, we can reschedule.

+ We’re awkward, help!

Don’t be worried! Trust me, I’ve been there too and many of my clients think the same way. Even though I focus on capturing candid moments, I will be there to guide you to get you moving and interacting so you feel comfortable. All I ask is for your trust and don’t be afraid to be vulnerable. I’ll put on some tunes and we’ll have a blast!

+ Do you send raw unedited images?

As an artist, I believe editing is a critical step of my process where part of the creativity happens. Without editing, the photos are only halfway done and for that reason, I do not send unedited images.

+ What are your Covid-19 policies?

If we need to reschedule due to new Covid-19 government restrictions, I’m happy to provide a complimentary reschedule within 12 months of your original date. Your non-refundable retainer will be applied to the new date that we mutually agree upon.

+ I’m ready! What’s next?

I’m incredibly honoured that you’re considering me as your photographer and excited about the possibility of working together. Once you fill out the contact form, I’ll send an email following up about your inquiry and let’s get to know each other!

 
 
 
 
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Kind Words

Testimonials

It was such an incredible experience working with Sammie! She made us feel comfortable from the get-go and had lots of suggestions for prompts and poses that weren’t too cheesy. She took care to get to know us and our relationship ahead of time and did a beautiful job of capturing who we are as a couple in the images. Her eye is incredible, she chose an amazing location, offered colour-scheme suggestions for our outfits and timed the lighting perfectly. The resulting images are so unique and artful, we can’t wait to display them in our home forever. She gets bonus points for the Polaroids and film cameras she brought along! Some of our favourite images were on film, an extra bit of magic. We would absolutely hire Sammie again and highly recommend her services to anyone.

KATE & TY

Sammie is a true gem to work with. Her energy and determination to create beautiful imagery for the client is something to be admired. I'm obsessed with the candid and intimate images she created for my personal brand and can't wait to work with her again!

JACQUELINE , J.STUDIO

Sammie was the absolute best! We found Sammie through our brand designer and instantly fell in love with her design aesthetic. She was amazing throughout the whole process, from the initial inquiry and supporting our vision to the day of the shoot. The images she captured were beyond anything we could have imagined. We couldn’t recommend her services more. Thanks, Sammie.

ANGELICA & VICTORIA , THE PAPER SOCIAL

Sammie is hands down my favourite photographer to work with. She always makes me feel at ease, which makes for the best photographs, and she is definitely not afraid to get down and dirty for the shot! I always know that no matter what, whatever we shoot is going to come out brilliant with her eye (and her very helpful direction). Not to mention, we always have a great time :). I literally can’t say enough good things about working with Sammie! She makes the creative process of shooting truly fun for me.

ANI , SIMPLY SUZETTE

Sammie was the perfect photographer for our engagement shoot! We normally feel awkward in front of cameras but she made us feel natural and comfortable. The photos turned out absolutely amazing and captured our moment perfectly. Thank you Sammie!!

LILIAN & ALEX

It’s been a few years & we are still in awe from our engagement photo session with Sammie. She’s easy & flexible to work with – but we mostly appreciated the effort she took to capture us as ‘us.’ Sammie captured us in our element. She highlighted our fun attitude on life, passion for the outdoors, and genuine affection for each other. Our engagement photos are timeless – something we will treasure forever. We are so grateful to Sammie!

CHARLENE & RYAN

Working with Sammie was a dream! Not only did she snap some of our favourite photos taken of us (ever!) but she made the whole process fun, effortless and natural. Sammie’s professional yet easy-going demeanor put us in the perfect state of mind to relax and get some awesome pictures. We can’t wait to shoot with Sammie again.

MEREDITH & PETER

Sammie was such a pleasure to work with during our engagement shoot! She made us feel so comfortable and at ease during the session, and our photos turned out even better than I had envisioned. Sammie has such a unique and timeless photography style and we are so happy to have worked with someone as talented as her!

ASHLEY & STEVEN

Love. Love. Love! My partner and I usually shy away from the thought of photoshoots because we hate the idea of being posed in awkward positions, but Sammie was able to make our session feel and look so natural. She was professional from start to finish and was able to make our shoot enjoyable even under the blazing summer sun (in 27°C weather)! The photos from the session turned out so well that we even turned a few into Mixtiles for our living room.

THE PARK FAMILY

 
 

Let's

Connect

I can’t wait to hear from you and bring your vision to life!