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About
Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Sam and I have a passion for photography! I am a photographer, artist, traveler, adventurer and rock climber based in Philadelphia.
My style of photography is true to life. I love to bring out the best in my subjects and aim to capture authentic moments of beauty, intimacy, and joy. I love to work with natural light, bright color, and in the outdoors.
Please do not hesitate to contact me for session information or to book a session and please contact me with any questions you have!
Overview
Hired 22 times
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1 employee
10 years in business
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2023
2022
Services offered
Photoshoot location
Outdoors
Home
Hotel
Photo formats
Digital or online download
Physical proofs and prints
Album or photo book
Work location
My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Edward P.
Dec 27, 2022
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Lustig Photography performed no less than a miracle. They restored a photo from 1965 that had been crumpled and folded, to like it was just taken. Before and after below. Thanks Sam
Details: Restoration • Photos (prints) • 1-50 • Black and white • Cracks • Tears • At the pro’s location
Photo Editing, Scanning and Restoration
Naomi V.
Jun 22, 2022
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Sam was amazing with us, we brought our dog and things were a little crazy at first but we got it down and the pictures came out amazing! He really caught some magical moments for us and we are super grateful. We will definitely be recommending Sam to our friends and family plus using him for future photos! These pictures meant so much to us and I think he felt that during our session. He made us very comfortable and kind of let us do our own thing while slightly positioning us for some photos. We can’t wait to share these with our family, we thank you so so much!
Details: Posed engagement photoshoot • Natural or environmental • Candid • Outdoors • One location • Album • Physical proofs and prints • At the pro’s location
Engagement Photography
Sanober M.
Jul 7, 2022
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Sam did a fabulous job taking pictures for a very special day in my daughter's life, called a Navjote. She is 10 and hard to work with, but he was able to get her to smile beautifully. The pictures turned out amazing! The color and lighting were beautiful and the resolution was tremendous. Only wish I had been more specific as to which group photos we wanted. But for candid shots and being able to capture the fun and excitement in the room, Sam was great! He was easy to talk to and always replied promptly. I received my photos within 2 weeks of my event. I would highly recommend him and can't wait to work with him again!
Details: Religious event • 150 - 199 guests • Indoors • Digital or online download • Flash drive • Physical proofs or prints
Wedding and Event Photography
Vishnu N.
Apr 17, 2023
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We took our family portrait with Sam and he did deliver exceptional photos. He scouted the locations before and a very clear idea of what images to shoot. Definitely recommend him for any photo sessions!. Amazing photographer!
Details: Family or children's portrait • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Outdoors • Digital or online download • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Portrait Photography
Hend A.
Apr 13, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Without a doubt hire Sam as your photographer. I graduated this year and he took my graduation photos. His photos exceeded my expectations by far. He’s was so good with the lighting and he came prepared with equipment and on time. He helped me with how to pose and was so easy to work with; his personality makes you feel comfortable to pose and to feel yourself.
Details: Graduation portrait • Candid (captured in the moment) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Outdoors • Digital or online download • My home, venue, etc.
Portrait Photography
Credentials
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Samuel Lustig
FAQs
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I love to get to know my clients. With new customers I like to get on a video call and talk through their needs and requirements for the services that I will be providing. For weddings I like to do this in depth, meeting multiple times before the wedding day so that we can really hammer out the details and make sure you get everything you want out of your wedding photography!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a BFA from The Ohio State University in photography and have been shooting professionally since 2014.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I started off working with a mentor that I met through a friend in college. She was a full time wedding photographer, and took me under her wing teaching me everything she knew as I assisted her shooting secondary at many of the weddings that she covered. I later moved to San Francisco and later Philadelphia where I started my own Photography business.
