Los Angeles wedding, portrait, and lifestyle photographER

Lights.

camera.

Vibes.

Hello and welcome! My name is Sam and I’m a photographer.

I love capturing momentary scenes and scenic moments—and those spaces in between.

My mission is to photograph settings as they feel and you as you are: genuinely, distinctly, and vividly.

ABOUT ME
A bride in a lace gown stands with her back to the camera, silhouetted against large, ornate stained glass windows in a historic building. Sunlight filters through the glass, highlighting her figure and the intricate patterns on the floor.

Elegant photos that are

Modern and Timeless

I love to incorporate luminous light and surrounding scenery as much as possible. I’m a big fan of showcasing how epic everything is.

As for how I go about it, my philosophy is to stage naturally and to focus on the grace of the moment.

I’ll work with you to put together some organic poses and candid vignettes. And I guarantee that we’ll get some awesome photos in the process!

WHAT I SHOOT + HOW I WORK
A couple dances outdoors at night before a modern Los Angeles skyline with tall, illuminated buildings shrouded in mist. The man in a suit holds the woman’s hand as she twirls in a black and white dress, reflections shimmering on wet pavement.
A group of six sharp-dressed men in coordinating suits posing confidently in a rustic room with exposed brick and stone walls, exuding a mix of modern elegance and timeless charm.
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PORTRAITS

COUPLES

FOOD

LIFESTYLE

TRAVEL

WEDDINGS

Kind Words
A young couple embraces closely at sunset outdoors in Los Angeles; the woman in a yellow top smiles up at the man in a striped shirt. Wind turbines blur in the background, captured by a modern photographer as they share a happy, affectionate moment.

“Sam has the absolute most perfect chemistry you want when booking a photographer. She is genuinely enthusiastic about every single shot she takes and her shots are breathtaking.”

A woman with long, straight, light brown hair stands smiling by a stone wall. Dressed in a black blazer with gold buttons, she poses like a lifestyle photographer. She holds sunglasses in her right hand; grey stone steps rise behind her.

“From her calming yet fun demeanor to her professionalism and ability to adjust to changes on the fly, I would recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer!”

A joyful bride and groom embrace under trees adorned with string lights at night. Captured by a lifestyle photographer in Los Angeles, the groom raises his arm triumphantly as the smiling bride stands beside him on a path surrounded by festive greenery.

“She gave immaculate direction for posing (which we needed). All of our family and friends are still raving about Sam. The photos are jaw-dropping.”

Light + Airy

meets

Dark + Moody

My style is clean and punchy. It harmonizes brightness and dimension with bold and true-to-life color.

I embrace both the highlights and the shadows. Contrast is my jam.

Then I sprinkle in some whimsy and flair. It’s documentary meets editorial meets magical realism.

MY EDITING STYLE
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“SHE’S VERY PRESENT IN THE MOMENT, RECOGNIZES WHAT’S IMPORTANT, AND CAPTURES THAT MOMENT WITH A STYLE THAT IS JUST EXTRAORDINARY.”

A modern woman with long brown hair in loose waves wears a blush pink floral dress and holds a bouquet of white and red flowers. She stands outdoors in soft, golden lighting with blurred string lights, gazing at the camera in true lifestyle fashion.
Intention over Tradition
A joyful wedding party poses indoors in Los Angeles under ornate lanterns and a tropical painting. This vibrant lifestyle portrait features the brides in velvet gowns, surrounded by smiling attendants in teal dresses and gray suits.
PHOTOGRAPHY THAT IS

VIVID. DREAMY. STRIKING.

CANDID. COLORFUL. REAL.

ELEGANT. ENCHANTING. FUN!

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  • A bride and groom stand closely together on a large rock, surrounded by desert plants. They face each other lovingly, with a sprawling city and hills visible in the background under an open, pale blue sky. The bride’s dress appears to glow softly.
  • A bride and groom embrace closely outdoors, touching foreheads tenderly. The bride wears a white dress, veil, and pearl earrings, holding a bouquet of white flowers. The scene is framed softly by her flowing veil, with greenery in the blurred background.
  • A bride and groom kiss in the center of a pathway, surrounded by guests holding sparklers. The guests form two lines, creating a sparkling tunnel under a decorative archway. The photo is black and white, capturing a joyful wedding celebration moment.
  • A bride in a long white dress and a groom in a white tuxedo jacket hold hands on a dirt path in a dry, open landscape with mountains and trees in the background. The scene has a soft, warm glow and a reflection effect at the bottom.
  • A woman with blonde hair, wearing a green sweater, lies on a gray textured surface, gently touching noses and smiling with a newborn baby dressed in a beige outfit and hat. The scene conveys warmth, closeness, and affection.
  • A couple stands on a round, ornate balcony of a historic building at dusk, softly lit, gazing outward. The sky is deep blue and orange with scattered clouds, overlooking a cityscape with scattered lights and silhouetted trees below.
  • A bride and groom stand closely together on a pathway under a canopy of trees and glowing string lights at night. The bride wears a white dress with a slit and a veil, and the groom wears a white jacket with black pants. They share a romantic moment amidst scattered petals.
  • A couple poses on a green velvet sofa. The woman, in an ivory dress and heels, reclines with her legs outstretched and leans on the man, who wears a dark green suit and glasses. Blue window shutters and vintage decor are visible in the cozy, warmly lit room.
  • A bride and groom pose for a dramatic dip kiss in the center of a garden, surrounded by a wedding party in blue dresses and suits. Everyone smiles and celebrates, with lush greenery, palm trees, and vibrant flowers in the background.
  • A man with short hair and a trimmed beard poses against a dark background. He wears a black long-sleeve shirt, dark pants, and a thin necklace. He looks at the camera, adjusting his sleeve with one hand while the other hand is raised near his chest.
  • A man lifts and kisses a woman in a white dress on a grassy seaside cliff at sunset. The ocean waves and rocky coastline are visible in the background. The couple appears joyful, surrounded by golden sunlight and lush greenery.
  • A young boy stands outdoors on a sunny day, smiling with his tongue out. He wears a short-sleeve, white patterned shirt and green pants. He holds up both hands, making the "rock on" sign, with greenery and a blurred path in the background.
  • JoAnne + Carson Engagement
  • A pregnant woman in a fitted black dress, beige hat, and brown ankle boots stands on a dirt path outdoors, holding her belly and looking slightly to the side. The background is blurred with tall green trees, giving a soft, natural setting.
  • A bride and groom stand closely together on a large rock, surrounded by desert plants. They face each other lovingly, with a sprawling city and hills visible in the background under an open, pale blue sky. The bride’s dress appears to glow softly.
  • A bride and groom embrace closely outdoors, touching foreheads tenderly. The bride wears a white dress, veil, and pearl earrings, holding a bouquet of white flowers. The scene is framed softly by her flowing veil, with greenery in the blurred background.
  • A bride and groom kiss in the center of a pathway, surrounded by guests holding sparklers. The guests form two lines, creating a sparkling tunnel under a decorative archway. The photo is black and white, capturing a joyful wedding celebration moment.
  • A bride in a long white dress and a groom in a white tuxedo jacket hold hands on a dirt path in a dry, open landscape with mountains and trees in the background. The scene has a soft, warm glow and a reflection effect at the bottom.
  • A woman with blonde hair, wearing a green sweater, lies on a gray textured surface, gently touching noses and smiling with a newborn baby dressed in a beige outfit and hat. The scene conveys warmth, closeness, and affection.
  • A couple stands on a round, ornate balcony of a historic building at dusk, softly lit, gazing outward. The sky is deep blue and orange with scattered clouds, overlooking a cityscape with scattered lights and silhouetted trees below.
  • A bride and groom stand closely together on a pathway under a canopy of trees and glowing string lights at night. The bride wears a white dress with a slit and a veil, and the groom wears a white jacket with black pants. They share a romantic moment amidst scattered petals.
  • A couple poses on a green velvet sofa. The woman, in an ivory dress and heels, reclines with her legs outstretched and leans on the man, who wears a dark green suit and glasses. Blue window shutters and vintage decor are visible in the cozy, warmly lit room.
  • A bride and groom pose for a dramatic dip kiss in the center of a garden, surrounded by a wedding party in blue dresses and suits. Everyone smiles and celebrates, with lush greenery, palm trees, and vibrant flowers in the background.
  • A man with short hair and a trimmed beard poses against a dark background. He wears a black long-sleeve shirt, dark pants, and a thin necklace. He looks at the camera, adjusting his sleeve with one hand while the other hand is raised near his chest.
  • A man lifts and kisses a woman in a white dress on a grassy seaside cliff at sunset. The ocean waves and rocky coastline are visible in the background. The couple appears joyful, surrounded by golden sunlight and lush greenery.
  • A young boy stands outdoors on a sunny day, smiling with his tongue out. He wears a short-sleeve, white patterned shirt and green pants. He holds up both hands, making the "rock on" sign, with greenery and a blurred path in the background.
  • JoAnne + Carson Engagement
  • A pregnant woman in a fitted black dress, beige hat, and brown ankle boots stands on a dirt path outdoors, holding her belly and looking slightly to the side. The background is blurred with tall green trees, giving a soft, natural setting.
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A woman in a flowing white wedding gown with cape sleeves stands on lush green grass in a sunlit garden, surrounded by trees. She gazes down, holding out the sheer fabric, sunlight highlighting her serene pose—a perfect moment for any lifestyle photographer.

WEDDING RATES

A young girl in a green dress and navy cardigan smiles and claps in the foreground of a sunlit garden at a modern wedding; behind her, blurred by depth of field, the happy couple stands together amid trees and lush greenery.

KIND WORDS

A woman with fair skin and dark hair in a bun wears a modern white off-the-shoulder shirt and large gold hoop earrings. She gazes to the side with a thoughtful expression, gently touching her neck against a plain white background.

SESSION RATES

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