SAMANTHA
 
 
A photographer drawn to details, real emotions and flash - the perfect combo to a breathtaking gallery.
Born in Brazil and inspired by the experience I wish I had at my own wedding, my work lives at the intersection of emotion and elegance. I’m here to document not just what you see, but what you feel—those fleeting, honest moments that often go unnoticed until they’re framed.
Testimonies
MARC & COLLEEN
“Sam captured everything:every smile, tear, laugh, every moment worth remembering.
I had envisioned chic, editorial,
glam photos. And while she absolutely delivered on that, more importantly, she captured who we really are.
The silly, affectionate, party-loving people, with huge smiles on our faces the entire night. What initially drew me to Sam’s work was her photography style — authentic yet stylish.
Something unique and real;
Once I met her, it all made sense. Sam herself is incredibly chic, stylish, and quietly confident.”
PATRIC & JORDAN
"Hiring SAE Photo Film for our wedding (and engagement photos) was the best decision we made for our wedding! From the moment we had our first meeting, Sam made us feel at ease and we quickly connected. During the planning process and through the wedding day, Sam was there advocating for us, sharing ideas, getting us excited, celebrating us, and even helped find a last minute vendor when one of ours cancelled by using her network. She celebrated each milestone with us on social media or texting us along the way. When it came to building the day of timeline, Sam's expertise was so crucial. She helped us ensure we had realistic start times for hair and makeup, travel, first look, family photos, etc. She touched on each detail of the day! Sam connected easily with our family and friends. Many commented how she felt like a true friend by the end of the day! We couldn't agree more - we love Sam and spending time with her on our wedding day felt so right! She truly went above and beyond to make our wedding weekend come to life, and then to capture those timeless memories as well. Sam also was our advocate and saved the day when another vendor was dropping the ball. She handled the situation by taking charge and fixing what needed to be done. She is more than a photographer! Sam is an incredible person to work with and cares so much about her work and product. Our wedding album is stunning and we couldn't recommend her more!"
BASED IN CALIFORNIA
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