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Sam’s Portrait Photography

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About
I’m a part-time professional photographer focused on capturing your beautiful, genuine moments as they unfold. Whether you’re looking for family photos, portraits, couples sessions, lifestyle photography, special event coverage, engagements, or micro-weddings, I aim to create images that feel natural, emotional, and true to you. 😊💌 You’ll receive a full edited gallery within 2–4 weeks, plus sneak-peek photos within one week from your session date so you can start sharing right away. I also send you home with a complimentary Polaroid from our session as a tangible keepsake. My goal is to provide a relaxed, enjoyable experience while preserving the moments you’ll cherish for years to come. 🤍 If this sounds like what you’re looking for, I’d love to talk about your session! 📸✨
Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 29 times

Serves Schenectady, NY

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1 employee

1 year in business

Business hours

Sun8:00 am - 8:00 pmMon6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2025

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Kole K.

1 month ago

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Sam was the perfect pick for our engagement photos. If we are ever in the area again, we will definitely be hiring her again. She did such a amazing job and was so responsive and helpful in the planning as well

Details: Proposal photoshoot • Natural or environmental • Candid • Outdoors • One location • Album • My home, venue, etc.

Engagement Photography
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Jordan A.

Jun 28, 2026

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Sam was exactly what I was looking for in a photographer. She was young. She had a great vision. She was so excited she cared so much about this and that's exactly what she wanted in a photographer. She made this whole process so much easier and so much less stressful. I will never choose anyone else besides her when it comes to photographs, she's a blessing.

Details: Proposal photoshoot • I'm flexible • Outdoors • I'm flexible • Physical proofs and prints • Album • My home, venue, etc.

Engagement Photography
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Joshua R.

Dec 8, 2025

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Sam did an amazing job. She was very helpful with figuring out poses and ideas for our family photos. She was very personable and easy to work with. I will definitely be referring her to other people and hoping she is available for pictures again in our future.

Details: Family or children's portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Outdoors • My home, venue, etc.

Portrait Photography
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Peyton S.

Dec 23, 2025

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Sam was amazing! She took photos for our elopement and we couldn’t be happier. She was quick and everything was gif great quality - we highly recommend her!

Details: Couples portrait • I'm flexible • My home, venue, etc.

Portrait Photography
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Andrea S.

Jan 11, 2026

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She was phenomenal! she definitely is very professional and she was amazing! she gives all the tips! amazing! would definitely have her do our photos again and would definitely recommend her!!

Details: Posed engagement photoshoot • Natural or environmental • Traditional posed • Candid • Artful composition and lighting • Outdoors • One location • Physical proofs and prints • At the pro’s location

Engagement Photography
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Samantha Gonzalez

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