Sams Photography Specializing in wedding & lifetime photography

09/07/2026

✨ STRANGER SESSION — JIM & JEANNIE ✨

You guys have been asking to see more of our Stranger Sessions with singles in their 50s and beyond… so here you go! ❤️

Last Wednesday, Jim & Jeannie showed up as complete strangers — and YES, there were definitely some nerves at first. 😂 But honestly, can you blame them?! Imagine meeting someone for the very first time while I’m standing there with a camera capturing the whole thing. 😳📸

They were BOTH a little nervous in the beginning, but as the session went on, those nerves started settling. The conversation got easier, the smiles became more natural, and you could see them becoming more comfortable with each other. Jeannie especially started relaxing and coming out of her shell more toward the end. ❤️

And apparently they enjoyed getting to know each other because…

JIM & JEANNIE ARE PLANNING TO GO OUT ON A DATE! 👀🥰

Now THAT is what I love hearing after a Stranger Session!

Does that mean we made another match? We’ll have to wait and see! There are no guarantees with these sessions and nothing is forced. Sometimes there’s a connection, sometimes there isn’t, and sometimes two people leave wanting a little more time together.

Jim & Jeannie want to see each other again. ❤️

And I LOVE showing you guys that Stranger Sessions aren’t just for people in their 20s and 30s! We have singles of ALL ages applying, and some of our most fun sessions have been with people who decided, “Why not? Let’s try something different.”

And once again, a huge shoutout to my assistant/Mom, who spends HOURS going through applications, talking with applicants and trying to make matches that actually make sense. We don’t just randomly throw two people together and hope for the best. 😂 There is a LOT happening behind the scenes before the session ever happens!

📍 WE NEED MORE LOCAL SINGLES — ESPECIALLY MEN IN THEIR 40s, 50s & 60s!

Men AND women, 18–80, can apply. We’re looking throughout the Myrtle Beach, Conway, Horry County and surrounding coastal areas.

There is NO fee to apply. If we find you a match and you choose to accept, the Stranger Session fee is $75 per person.

❤️ Two strangers.
📸 One photo session.
😳 A few nerves.
🥰 And possibly a first date afterward.

Because you’re NEVER too old to meet someone new, take a chance, or have a little fun doing it. ❤️

👉 APPLY HERE:
https://samsphotographybp.com/stranger-sessions

SAMS Photography | Stranger Sessions

Now Jim & Jeannie… y’all better keep us updated after that date! 😂❤️

09/06/2026

Can i just say OMG how precious is she! Yall we are still offering these for another week or so in the studio

09/05/2026

🚨 STRANGER SESSIONS — QUICK REALITY CHECK THIS MORNING 🚨

I hate that I even have to make this post, but after what happened this morning, I need to say something.

We had a Stranger Session scheduled this morning. The guy showed up, on time, ready to go. The other participant had also arrived and called to let us know she was there and where she was parked.

Then, before we could even get started, I received another call saying she suddenly needed to cancel because she was sick.

I’m not going to speculate about what happened between those two phone calls because I don’t know for sure. But what I DO know is that this is not okay.

There is SO much work that goes into these sessions before you ever see the pictures. My assistant/mom spends HOURS going through applications, talking with people and trying to make the best possible matches. I block off my morning, prepare, travel to the location and show up ready to photograph it.

But most importantly — another person showed up.

He got ready, drove there and put himself out there to meet a complete stranger, only to be left standing there without a session.

If you apply and accept a Stranger Session, please take that commitment seriously. If you change your mind, TALK TO US before the day of your session. If you’re nervous, that’s completely normal! If there is a genuine emergency or you’re truly sick, of course life happens and we understand.

But please respect our time and the person we matched you with.

You don’t have to fall in love. You don’t even have to have chemistry. We’ve had sessions where there was a spark and sessions where there wasn’t — that’s part of what makes this whole thing REAL.

All we ask is that you show up, have an open mind and give it a chance. ❤️

NOW… enough of that because we’re not letting one situation ruin the fun! 😂

I’m getting ready to head into ANOTHER Stranger Session this morning, and I’m excited to see what happens with this one! 👀🔥

New strangers. New match. No idea what’s about to happen.

Will there be chemistry? Will they want a second date? Or will they walk away as friends?

That’s the fun of Stranger Sessions — you literally NEVER KNOW. ❤️📸

So stay tuned… because Stranger Session #2 of the morning is about to happen! 👀

09/02/2026

08/24/2026

✨ KELLY + MICHAEL’S STRANGER SESSION ✨

Yesterday was Kelly & Michael’s Stranger Session, and this one was definitely fun to photograph! 📸❤️

They showed up ready to give this whole Stranger Session experience a chance, and Michael was definitely READY for the assignment 😂! There were laughs, some great moments, and plenty of fun along the way. By the end, we had captured exactly what I love about these sessions — two complete strangers stepping outside their comfort zones and just seeing where the experience takes them.

That’s the best part about Stranger Sessions. No two are ever the same. Different personalities, different energy, different stories — and you truly never know what will happen when two people meet for the very first time. 👀❤️

NOW… I NEED SOME GUYS IN THEIR 20s!

We have several amazing single women in their 20s from the area who have applied and are ready to be matched, and we need more local guys to add to the mix!

📍 Myrtle Beach area guys in their 20s
❤️ Single & open to meeting someone new
📸 No modeling experience needed — I’ll guide you through everything!

Apply here:
https://samsphotographybp.com/stranger-sessions

Tag those single guys and SHARE this one! 👀 You never know who our next match might be. ❤️

08/24/2026

💍✨ **Engagement Sneak Peek — Shelby & Ethan** ✨💍

This morning’s early morning engagement session with Shelby & Ethan was absolutely perfect! 🤍 The location, the light, the weather—everything came together beautifully, and these two made my job so easy.

Their photos are absolutely gorgeous, and this is just a **tiny sneak peek… SO much more to come that I will be posting!** 😍📸

Congratulations, Shelby & Ethan! 💍🤍

08/24/2026

✨ **Sneak Peek — Sarah’s Family** ✨

I’ve had the pleasure of photographing this beautiful family since Sarah was pregnant with their first baby, and I absolutely love watching their family grow over the years. Now with their sweet twins added to the crew, it makes these sessions even more special. 🤍

So thankful they continue to trust me to capture these memories. Another beautiful session with such a sweet family! 📸✨

08/23/2026

Good afternoon, guys! ☀️📸

I’ve got a beautiful family sneak peek coming your way today… and then, GET READY! 👀🔥

I had another Stranger Session this morning, and I’ll be sharing their sneak peek in just a little bit! ❤️📸

And next week?! SIX Stranger Sessions already lined up! 😍 Things are getting BUSY, and I cannot wait for you guys to see who’s meeting next!

Stay tuned… the next Stranger Session is coming SOON! 👀❤️