Samantha Weitzel Photography

Lifestyle and Wedding Photography

Think Ahead

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Crazy times we are living in right now. I’ve never had to shut my business down for more than just a sick day or two. This has been taking a toll on my studio, and so many other local businesses. No matter the hardship, this is absolutely important.

My family enjoys time at home without plans, we live in a rural area and often try to achieve days at home without places to go. This, though, is a much different kind of “staycation” than what we dream of. I realize how much we take for granted on a daily basis.

My new Sunday morning routine - church streamed from FB to the tv, bible in hand, coffee in the other, dog by my side.
Sunday mornings are now at home. I miss going to church!

So if you’re like me, having time to look ahead at the calendar and plan out the days to come – go ahead and reach out to me with your ideas for family, children, newborn or any session! Outdoor sessions are my client’s favorite kind and yes, they book up very quickly once the warmer days set in. I’ll be doing my best to fit everyone in, several have booked ahead from last year! Please, if it is a crisp fall setting you want, book that ASAP. Fall is usually booked up midsummer!

I’m praying all bookings will start in May when the social distancing guidelines are lifted. I miss working with my awesome clients! Continued prayers for our entire world – we’re all in this together.

Design

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Yep, I do that, too!

For a while now, I have enjoyed designing a lot for myself and a few others. From logos to website graphics. The process can be stressful, but seeing the work used is quite a reward!

Throw in website design as well. I love working on websites! I am capable of creating a client’s site from scratch or transferring from old and drab to new and fresh. The skies the limit with websites now. Gain control of what your customers are seeing when they are stumbling upon your site in their Google search.

Your logo, graphics, and website are all what give the best impression of your business. Freshen it up – modernize – bring it back to life!

Oh Baby Package!

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New mothers deserve to be spoiled – and moments need captured!

There is so much I love about photography, but knowing that families are getting professional photos of each beautiful part of their new adventure is what makes it so much more than a job to me.

How it works…

Purchase a maternity/newborn combination at a great price. Once you have already saved and planned out these two beautiful sessions, you qualify for two great milestone sessions at a price that only you can receive!

When you – or someone you know- is expecting…start planning! Gift certificates available.

“Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still.”
– Dorothea Lange

Client Discounts

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With having been a photographer for years now, I feel the need it is time to start rewarding all of my repeat clients a little more.

Repeat Client Discount

-Receive a 10% discount on all future bookings (excluding weddings and special packages)

Refer a Friend Discount

-Receive an additional 20% on one future booking after a friend has completed their referred session. (excludes weddings and special packages)

*BOTH DISCOUNT PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Weddings!

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The big day – the best day – the crazies day! I’ve heard it all. Although it gets to be crazy with organization, little issues that pop up along the way, the weather not cooperating…it still ends up being a fabulous day!

Why do some photographers limit the time they give a client for their wedding day? Who is to say that it will all flow along seamlessly and fit within that “x hours” you paid to have captured?

Sorry, not sorry – I do not feel the way some do about that. All of my clients receive my services from the time they are done with hair/makeup (usually I capture the ending of that process), clear until the last special event at their reception and even a little more of the fun there.

I do get to know my clients the best I can before their wedding day. This has allowed me to know as much as I can to keep myself and a second photographer (if needed) flowing through the day as best as we can, knowing what to expect as the day goes on.

When you’re starting the process of looking for a photographer, I strongly advise that you ask for all details of what their services include. We are in a time where photographs are easier to work with thanks to technology, but more of us are putting a lot of time into each and every shot making sure they are professionally done before they are in our clients hands and on their walls. We aren’t just working the day of your wedding, we work far beyond that. Many, many hours are spent editing. You’re money goes to the day of service, the editing, the equipment and so much more!

Keep in mind, wedding photography is an investment you make. Ask for a portfolio, get quotes from several, ask all the questions you feel necessary, and for goodness sake – don’t just settle with the “cheapest” one. You’re probably not going to have a catering business with yucky food serve your guests just because they were more affordable. You’ll spend a little more to get better quality, no doubt.

Kinda just brain dumping on this post. I’m passionate about my work, I know my value, and I admire other photographers who are proud of what they do to go above and beyond. Often I give suggestions on other photographers and vendors to check with, we all try to work together the best we can!