Capturing light, feelings,moments and all the things in between people and life.

I’m a Cincinnati-based wedding and lifestyle photographer, though some of my favorite stories have taken me beyond home and into places that matter deeply to the people I photograph. I’ll never say no to an excuse to explore somewhere new along the way.

My love for photography started when I was 13, and from the beginning, I was drawn less to perfect poses and more to people. The way photographs can make someone feel seen, remembered, and comfortable enough to simply be themselves. More than a decade later, that’s still at the heart of everything I do.

Whether I’m documenting a wedding day, a growing family, or a season of life you never want to forget, I believe the most meaningful photographs are often found somewhere between the big milestones and the quiet in-between moments.

I went full-time in 2020, and the years since have been more meaningful than I could have imagined. Being trusted to preserve people’s memories, the ones that become framed on walls, revisited years later, and passed down is something I never take lightly.

Life has a way of moving quickly, and I’ve learned that some of the most beautiful parts happen in ordinary moments we almost overlook. Slowing down, romanticizing the everyday, and noticing the little things has shaped both the way I live and the way I photograph.

In 2024, I became a mother, and that experience changed the way I see photographs forever. I understand more deeply now that images become anchors to a season of life—the tiny details, the expressions, the fleeting versions of ourselves and the people we love that we never quite get back in the same way again.

Perfect photos aren’t about perfection at all. They’re about connection, feeling, movement, and remembering what it felt like to be there.

5 Things About Me:

• Pineapple absolutely belongs on pizza.

• My music taste is all over the place, but I’ll always have a soft spot for indie and folk.

• I secretly love when it rains and will probably encourage you to embrace it in photos.

• I’m always chasing beautiful light and genuine moments.

• I believe the best photographs happen when you feel like yourself.

I can’t wait to meet you, document your story, and embrace the little moments along the way.

Sam