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About
Life is a series of moments lived. If there’s one thing that can freeze a moment in time forever, it’s a photograph. A good image helps teleport us to a specific place in time in order to help tell a compelling story. In the digital age we live in, this form of visual storytelling can better communicate our message and identity than just words.
Overview
Hired 56 times
Background checked
1 employee
5 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, Stripe, and Zelle.
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2023
2022
Services offered
Photoshoot type
Proposal photoshoot
Posed engagement photoshoot
Photo style
Traditional posed
Candid
Artful composition and lighting
Natural or environmental
Wedding photographer also needed
Yes
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Jake A.
Mar 25, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Sami was great at helping us capture our civil ceremony wedding. He was easy to work with in coordinating a time and location for our photos as well as very timely with his turnaround time in delivering the event photos.
Details: Couples portrait • Candid (captured in the moment) • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Outdoors • Digital or online download • My home, venue, etc.
Portrait Photography
Suranga S.
Sep 27, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Sami was a delight to work with. He was responsive to all of my questions, punctual with our agreed to appointment and flexible to work through some logistical hurdles we faced on portrait day. He handled all of the family pictures beautifully along with our various requests on pairs and backgrounds. I highly recommend Sami for your next event or portrait session.
Details: Family or children's portrait • Candid (captured in the moment) • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Outdoors • Digital or online download • My home, venue, etc.
Portrait Photography
Emily H.
Jun 27, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Sami did an amazing job capturing our private ceremony. I will cherish these photos forever and I can’t thank him enough for giving us these memories!
Details: Religious event • Fewer than 25 guests • Indoors • Digital or online download
Wedding and Event Photography
Windy Q.
Jun 9, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
He was amazing! You would have never known he was there, he was like a photographer ninja! He was a surprise for my in-laws 50th Anniversary Party and they honestly thought he was the best gift. We highly recommend him! Not only was he personable but the pictures came out beautiful.
Sami was amazing! He was professional, friendly and totally was able to capture our event perfectly! We appreciate him so much for providing us with these tangible memories!
Details: Other • Fewer than 25 guests • Indoors • Physical proofs or prints
Wedding and Event Photography
Credentials
Background Check
Sami Rauf
FAQs
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Typically I like to have a phone call with the client in order to see how we could best work together to achieve their goals.
What types of customers have you worked with?
Most of the clients I work with are either musical artists or social media influencers.
What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?
Why exactly do you need pictures taken? What goal are you trying to accomplish and would a photo be the best way to go about it?
