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SAM WYNN

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A business owner, wife, boy mom, wedding photographer, Jesus follower, and lover of all things DIY

This season you’re in right now is something you’ll want to hold onto forever. For me, that is the joy of this business that I started - to capture those fleeting, beautiful moments to have them preserved for generations to come.

As your wedding photographer, my promise is simple:

to create a calm, joy filled experience, to celebrate alongside of you during this new chapter, and to deliver timeless, heartfelt images you’ll treasure for a lifetime.

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“ I couldn’t imagine my day without Sam! She was a dream to work with!”

-Danielle

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A fully guided, stress free photo timeline

Seamless posing that still feels natural

Candid moments captured with intention

A luxury gallery + Heirloom Album options

A FREE GUIDE

5 TIPS WHEN HIRING YOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

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Candid + Unscripted

moments like this…

…are what make your wedding day unforgettable..

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w h i l e

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Joyful Toasts + Laughter Filled Moments

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…are waiting for you at your reception, where the story of your day continues - with cheers, hugs, happy tears, and all the in-between moments that matter most. Candid reception moments are where the wedding day magic comes

t o l i f e

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WHAT THEY ARE

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    Marisa + Zack

    “5 stars isn’t enough. I’ve worked with Sam 3 times as a bridesmaid, then hired her for my own wedding day. As a human Sam is seriously one of the most thoughtful people I’ve ever met. She goes above and beyond for her clients. Her pictures are as fabulous as she is thoughtful.”

    The Elia Venue - Downtown Wilmington, NC

    Their story + day, here
  • A bride and groom embrace outdoors among colorful bushes and trees, with the bride holding a large bouquet of pink, white, and peach flowers. The bride has dark hair, tattoos on her arm, and is wearing a white lace wedding dress. The groom has a shaved head, glasses, and is dressed in a blue suit with a pink bow tie.

    Danielle + Steven

    “The blog post! And all the photos!!!! Oh my gosh I am crying they’re so beautiful! We just read your blog post and looked at them together, I am so so thankful for you! I can’t even explain it! You are so very loved and talented!

    Little Studio 215 - Downtown Fayetteville, NC

    Their story + day, here
  • Bride and groom standing close together outdoors, holding hands, with their foreheads touching, during their wedding ceremony. The bride is wearing a white wedding gown with a long veil, and the groom is in a navy blue suit. They are near a brick building with black lantern-style lights and greenery, with a lawn and trees in the background.

    Desray + Noah

    “ SAM!! Thank you so much for everything. Yesterday you + Kat were amazing. I have heard so many compliments about you this morning from all of the guests! You are such an amazing person, and not to mention how skilled you are. I am really glad that I have met you and Kat, I truly do love yall!!”

    The Wrightsville Manor - Wilmington, NC

    Their Story + day, here
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LATEST ON THE

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Lindsay + Colton

A Historic Farmhouse Wedding at The Lucas Farm, Currie, NC

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It’s your turn to say

“I DO”

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TO GIVE YOU THE BEST POSSIBLE EXPERIENCE..

I take on a limited amount of weddings each year to make sure each client has the best Sam Wynn Bride + Groom experience possible and to be able to give my best at every wedding I book. My goal is to be very intentional with every SW couple, so taking quality over quantity is my drive, so don’t wait to reach out!