Destination & Arizona Wedding Photographer

ARTFUL & STORY DRIVEN PHOTOGRAPHY for COUPLES who VALUE LIVING IN THE MOMENT

Black and white photo of a woman adjusting a young girl's parasol during an outdoor wedding ceremony, capturing a tender and caring moment.



Your wedding isn’t one dimensional, nor should your photos. I believe a great wedding gallery walk the balance between candid and editorial.

JOYOUS, CAPTIVATING, ROMANTIC, REAL, and INTENTIONAL


As an experienced Arizona wedding photographer I know when to step in with direction for stunning shots and when to step back, letting the moment unfold naturally to capture its raw beauty, creating wedding gallery that feel both artfully composed and authentically real.

a story of…

WHY I Became a WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

On March 2019 I lost one of my closest military buddy. He was there for me during my darkest times, just as I did for him. We made so many great memories, but we never stop and captured them because we were too busy living in the moment. It’s not a happy bubbly story like others but because of that I truly understand how valuable photographs can be. So it is my mission to…

make sure people have meaningful memories to look back on

I want you to know that experience will be fun & upbeat! and that wedding photography isn’t a just job for me. If we’re a good fit, I want to capture your story in its richest form and to celebrate with you on this one hell of a milestone in life.

– Sam, destination & Arizona wedding photographer

About The photographer
groom at wedding reception dancing with wedding guests with diso ball hanging from the ceiling.
Bride and groom standing together in front of a grand wooden door covered with green ivy, with palm trees framing the scene, capturing a romantic moment on their wedding day
Elegant wedding reception table setting with flickering candlelight, sparkling glassware, and neatly arranged tableware, creating a warm and intimate dining atmosphere

WEDDINGS portfolio

Arizona, destination weddings
and elopements.

VIew featured weddings

Reviews

“Capture emotional candid shots to orchestrating vogue shots that left us impressed”

M + V – Miami, FL

GET IN TOUCH

info@samsavat.com

photographer is there with you for the entirety of the wedding day. So it’s just as important to vibe with the photographer as it is to love their photographs.

I may not be the best Arizona wedding photographer for everyone, but I could be the best fit to tell your story authentically.

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Testimonials

“Sam was incredible. We felt like models by the time we reACHED THE CEREMONY“

D + R
Scottsdale, Arizona

Why i became an Arizona Wedding Photographer

Arizona is one of the most beautiful states in the US, and I can say that having lived in Hawaii. From the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, wild horses, and incredible architecture around the state I’d say its pretty fulfilling to photograph here.

  • Best Restaurant: Steak 44 in Scottsdale
  • Best Scenic Hikes: Sedona, AZ
  • Scenic ride: Canyon Lake, AZ
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FAQs

Frequently asked questions received by Arizona wedding photographers.

Currently I am an Arizona wedding photographer based out of Phoenix. However I am happy to travel all over the state and beyond for destination weddings.

First, you’ll fill out the form on my contact page. Then we’ll do a phone call to make sure we’re a good fit for each other. If thats the case, then we’ll move into creating a custom collection that covers what matters to you. If all goes well, there is a $1000 retainer fee to book me.

I shoot a mixture of editorial and candid photography that focuses heavily on storytelling. You wont have to choose whether to have candid moments or magazine cover style photos, when I’m your photographer, you’ll get both.

I’ll travel to anywhere your story takes you! For weddings within the United States there is no fee for travel. International travel is custom quoted on a case by case basis.

Editing takes serious time and focus to make sure the images are perfect, you’ll receive your online gallery with high resolution files about 6 weeks after your wedding.

Absolutely! As a wedding photographer I make it a point to photograph whatever is most important to you, whether its the invitations, the shoes, or a guest you don’t see often.

For most weddings, I edit and deliver anywhere between 800 and 1200 images.

Of course, as an Arizona wedding photographer I make sure to cover myself and my gear. I can provide proof of insurance (COI) for any venue or location requesting it.