I Want It That Way (And That Way Is 5 Stars)
real & honest client reviews.
“Sami was an absolute DELIGHT to work with! My husband and I are on the eccentric side, and we were honestly so nervous about finding the right photographer to capture that energy. Sami proved to be not only extremely talented, but very professional, super chill, and incredibly kind.
I was especially impressed with her thoroughness. Sami gave us several questionnaires to fill out throughout our time working with her - what kind of photos did we want, who did we want photos with, etc. No stone was left unturned. Even when we threw "weird" ideas her way, she ran with them and turned out some absolutely gorgeous photos.
I don't know how she did it, but on the wedding day itself she was chill as a cucumber. I was a bundle of nerves, the groomsmen got locked in a garden at our venue, I accidentally decked a guest in the face during the bouquet toss... even through ALL of that, Sami remained professional, on-target, and got hilariously beautiful photos of it all.
Could not recommend her enough, and I can't wait until I have another life event she can photograph!” — Veronica Bryant, 2024
“If I could give her more than 5 stars, I would. Sami is an absolute dream to work with. She's so so sweet but more importantly, her pictures are amazing every time. Even though taking pictures can definitely feel awkward sometimes, she makes the whole experience very comfortable. She's a very sweet and fun person to work with and that definitely reflects in her work.
Sami photographed our wedding, on recommendation, and I am so glad we went with her. She made the day very special for us. We even had many compliments from guests at our wedding on how highly they thought of her! People who had very minimal interaction with her were praising her sweet and charming personality-- I think that really tells you something about her.
Our pictures look straight out of a movie and we will definitely treasure them for years and years to come. (How in the world can someone p e r f e c t l y capture love in a photo?? Not sure but Sami nailed it)
Seriously cannot speak highly enough of sweet Sami. I promise you will never regret choosing Sami to photograph your special days.” — Jamie & Aaron Votaw, 2017.
“Sami is worth all of the praise that we could give her. From the very start she made a point to know her clients so that on our big day it felt like another friend in the room. I never imagined calling my photographer "friend" but that is exactly what she became. My friend Sami gave me an appreciation for photography by the way she captured all of our loved ones so perfectly. All the love and joy from our wedding day is expressed through the pictures she took. I feel like I get to relive our wedding day when I look through our photos. She is the kindest soul, love others so incredibly well, and is one of the most talented photographers.” — Allie & Craig Calvert, 2018.
“Sami is an absolutely phenomenal individual and photographer! My wife and I used her to shoot our engagement photos and our wedding. When we received our gallery, we were not disappointed. Sami has a true gift for capturing genuine moments, authentic emotion, and creates a narrative of the timeless events we hold so dear. Not only that, she is highly professional and diligent in making the most of your time and hers. I cannot emphasize it enough - Sami is the person you want and need taking those picture perfect instances. Furthermore, I think it is vitally important to mention that Sami is a wonderful person overall. She is one of those rare individuals you meet for the first time, yet feel like you've been best friends for years! She helped make us feel so comfortable and at ease during our shoot (which, it being our first time to do a shoot, is no easy feat)! That being said, I highly recommend Sami for your photography needs - you might just meet your new best friend.” — Jordan & Emily Permaul, 2018.
“I cannot say enough good things about Sami!! She is so incredibly talented! But not only that, she is the sweetest soul, the kind of person you want to be around. She makes the environment so fun & comfortable. My favorite thing about her photos- they all natural & in the moment. She captures the raw emotions. Which makes looking back on your pictures so much sweeter because you can feel all of the emotions in the photos. Not only did I get amazing photos I can look back on forever, I got the best friendship out of it. I can write a book about her because she’s so great- but I’ll leave it at this, you can’t find a better photographer or friend!!” — Carissa & Colin Pasque, 2018
“Sami is a phenomenal photographer! She is just so intentional throughout the whole process, which helps you to be comfortable and helps her produce images and memories that will last a lifetime.
Sami first photographed our engagement pictures in 2018 and has been stuck with us since! She’s helped to capture all of our big moments- marriage, first home, first baby, second baby. She’s a gem of a photographer and friend.
Do it. Book her now 🤍” — Rachel & Rhett Barber, 2018 (and still to this very day)
“Sami goes above and beyond. She is not only an amazing photographer, but more importantly, a wonderful friend. She captured our wedding day better than I could have ever imagined. She kept us organized, but relaxed during the whole day. I had complete faith in her and I was blown away with our gallery! We love you Sami!” — Regan & Mack Hubbell, 2024
“After being a bridesmaid in several weddings with Sami as the photographer, I knew without a doubt that when it was my turn to be the bride, she was the only choice! She captured our proposal, engagement photos, and wedding, and every step of the way, she was an absolute dream to work with. This past October, she documented our wedding day beautifully—not only was she incredible to work with, but she also coordinated effortlessly with my wedding planner. The photos we received were beyond our expectations, and we are still in awe of how she captured every emotion and special moment. I couldn’t have asked for a better photography team!” — Taylor & Jackson Thomas, 2024.
“Sami was INCREDIBLE! With our engagement pictures she, found the best places around OKC! She was intentional with our pictures and made sure to capture our entire day, not just the ceremony and not just my husband and I! She made all of our visions come to life from the pictures of the wedding and reception to following us to The first national and taking the most incredible fairytale pictures. We can’t wait to book our next shoot with Sami, minis or big life events like babies!! Highly highly recommend Sami Strong Photography!” — Emily & Chandler Sanders, 2023
