Samantha Holloway Photography

Samantha Holloway, the founder of Samantha Holloway Photography, began her photography journey as a young girl. She took photos on family trips and loved showing them off to anyone who took interest – and went on to study visual art and design during high school and at Cornell University. Sam founded her own photography business back in 2011. She relocated her business to Raleigh in 2017 after working in DC and New York City. Since then, she’s honed her skills to become a masterful photographer capturing various events and weddings of all sizes. With more than a decade of experience shooting weddings under her belt, Samantha is a veteran wedding photographer who is equipped to handle whatever is thrown at her! Don’t underestimate the value of a vendor who has seen it all when it comes to weddings.

The Intentional Wedding Photography Experience with Samantha Holloway

Beautiful wedding images don’t just happen. Creating these special photos requires a photographer who’s proactive and detail-oriented every step of the way. Samantha has evolved a style of photography that is timeless and captures the deep emotions of your special day. If you’re a fan of vintage vibes and a warm, romantic tone, inquire with Samantha Holloway. You’ll be impressed with Sam’s ability to both outdoor and indoor spaces with a realistic tone.

“I work best with couples who care deeply about the quality of their wedding photos and want to partner with a photographer who will help them to proactively plan a photo-friendly wedding day,” Sam says. “It is important to me to not only be proactive before the wedding, but also during the wedding. In the past, I have helped to improve the quality of a couple’s wedding photos by making recommendations on things such as where to stand during the ceremony or cake-cutting. Believe it or not, standing one foot to the left or right can really make a difference!” Sam takes into account every detail, from timing to location, composition and more to create a masterpiece.

When you book Sam, you’ll receive an engagement session with your booking as well as an in-depth timeline consultation and ongoing logistical support. If you love spreadsheets and planning trips down to the last detail, Sam might be a great match for you!

“I provide suggestions based on my seasoned experience and listen closely to couples to ensure that we come up with a well-informed plan that reflects what is most important to them,” Sam says. “Do you like math formulas? I have a tried-and-true one for estimating how long family photos will take! Are you trying to decide between ceremony locations at your venue? I can recommend a sun-positioning app and provide my insights to help inform your decision.”

The Details

Investment with Samantha Holloway Photography starts at 3,250. Sam’s collections always include an engagement session and, if needed, a second shooter, and range from 6-10 hours. Sam does offer special microwedding and elopement collections with a shorter time frame. She’s also partnered with filmmaker Andy Ew of Sixteen 9 Films to offer discounted photography and video collections.

In addition to weddings, Samantha offers couples, honeymoon, family and engagement sessions plus lifestyle photography.

Fill out this form to inquire with Sam and schedule a phone call with her!