Sami J Photographer

05/27/2026

The Hinckley’s and their growing family. 🩷

11/10/2025

I edited these photos how the client wanted, not how I usually would.

I’ve always loved a bright, airy, and natural feel. But this client asked if her photos could be a little warmer. In the past, I would’ve reinforced that clients hire me for the work and style they see on my page—something most photographers stand by.

Then, while planning my own wedding, I found an amazing videographer whose work I loved, except for the editing colors. When I asked if he could edit using my preferred color style, he agreed, and it completely changed my perspective.

That experience reminded me that while style matters, what matters most is how the client feels when they see their photos. After all, it’s their story. ❤️

10/24/2025

Hi friends — it’s been a minute!

I’ve been totally MIA from posting here, but the truth is I never stopped doing photography. Life (and the algorithm 😅) just got the best of me for a while.

It’s actually been FOUR years since my last post — so here are the 4 biggest things that happened in my life:

💍 Married the most amazing man
📸 Earned my bachelor’s in Communications from BYU
🐾 Adopted the sweetest little cat (this is from when he was adopted — he’s now a big 4-year-old!)
🌎 Finally made it back to Brazil to visit my family after so many years

Over the years, I’ve gotten so many kind messages from past clients asking if I still do photos, and the answer is yes! I’ve never stopped shooting, just stopped posting.

I’ll be sharing some of the work I never got around to posting from these past few years. So if you see an old photo of yourself pop up here… don’t be surprised 😉

I’m so excited to be back and reconnect with you all. If you’d like to book a shoot or just say hi, feel free to DM me or text me (info in bio).

xo,
Sami

11/26/2021

Happy Thanksgiving!

I'm grateful for all of you that support my work. 💛 I hope you have had a good time with the people you love.

02/18/2020

It was a freezing cold day, but this wasn’t a problem for this bride to look just as happy and beautiful as she is.

Check out more pictures on the blog!

http://samijphotography.com/alefe-tyler-salt-lake-temple-wedding/

02/18/2020

We got featured on How They Asked!

Read Alex and Nori's marriage proposal story on howtheyasked.com – the only site that makes you cry (happy tears) daily.

02/14/2020

Happy Valentine’s Day! Are you ready to read about the cutest love story ever?

It includes a failed kiss attempt in a Ferris wheel, he ghosting her, they getting reunited, becoming close friends, and finally after many years later the moment when he knelt in front of her and said, "I didn't believe in soul mates, but looking back on all of these memories, I am sure that we were meant to be together." 😍💕😩

I asked him to tell me about how it all started and it was hard to not write less than four paragraphs. So please head to the blog to read their very cute story. 💕samijphotography.com @ Provo, Utah

Feel free to tag people in this picture.

12/13/2019

The Randalls 💕 Le Jardin Wedding, new post up in the blog. samijphotography.com

11/28/2019

Happy thanksgiving!! Today I’m grateful for YOU my clients who make my dreams possible. Thanks for supporting me. 💛 I hope you all have a great holiday with the people you love.
PS. I LOVE this family!! I’m so grateful for you & ☺️💛 @ Michigan

10/22/2019

They travelled all the way from Texas for me to take their engagements, and now I’m just so excited to be part of their wedding this Saturday. 💕