BEYOND THE LENS
Samantha AMARA
Hi, I’m Sam!
Wedding photographer, detail-noticer, and calm presence on one of the most meaningful days of your life.
I’m drawn to elegance that feels effortless and emotion that feels genuine. My approach to photography is rooted in the belief that luxury isn’t just about how something looks, it’s about how it feels to experience it. The energy in a room. The quiet in-between moments. The way a day unfolds naturally when you’re fully present in it.
That’s what I document.
Yes, I’ll capture the stunning florals, the tailored suits, and the carefully chosen details. But I’m just as focused on the subtle, fleeting moments that often go unnoticed. The steadying breath before you walk down the aisle, the way your partner looks at you when no one else is watching, the soft exhale when you realize you’re finally married!
While weddings are at the heart of what I do, my work is rooted in something even bigger: documenting the story of your life as it unfolds. From engagements to anniversaries, growing families to quiet milestones in between, I love walking alongside my couples long after the wedding day is over. The most meaningful photographs aren’t created in a single moment, but across a lifetime of them.
My faith is also a meaningful part of how I run my business and care for the people I work with. My walk with Jesus shapes the way I serve, with patience, kindness, integrity, and a genuine love for others. It’s important to me that every person I come in contact with feels valued, cared for, and seen, not just as a client, but as a person created with purpose. Loving people well is at the heart of everything I do, both behind the camera and beyond it.
My style is refined, true-to-life, and gently editorial. I’ll guide you when you need direction and step back when the moment deserves space. The goal is never to over-pose or overproduce, but to create imagery that feels natural, timeless, and deeply personal. I want you to look back at your photos and remember not just how everything looked, but exactly how it felt to be there.
When I’m not photographing weddings, you’ll find me singing my heart out at some karaoke spot, playing with my sweet puppy dog, or doing bible study with other socially awkward ladies who love Jesus too!
If you’re planning a wedding and value imagery that is both artful and honest, created by someone who hopes to document your life far beyond one day, I would be honored to tell your story!
You deserve to be fully present. I’ll take care of preserving the rest.
I believe raw beauty
is found in the simple, unscripted moments in life
And that’s what I strive to capture – meaningful expressions of love that feel deeply personal and special to those who experience it.
FUN FACTS
ABOUT ME
FAVORITE BOOK
VERITY By Colleen Hoover
FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE
EPHESIANS 1:6
IF I COULE MOVE ANYWHERE
TOKYO, Japan
MORNING ROUTINE
Gym And COFFEE
ESSENTIAL TRAVEL ITEM
FUJI Film x100v
HIDDEN TALENT
EXPERT Karaoke Singer
LET’S MAKE Something Magical
I can’t wait to hear all about your story and vision! Whether it’s your wedding, a special milestone, or you just need to update your picture frames at home, I’m here to capture it all!