Sam Lauersdorf Photography


Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $3,250

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $2,000

Packages

Prices start at $2,750



About Sam Lauersdorf Photography

Sam Lauersdorf Photography

Owner/Photographer/Videographer

Capturing weddings since 2017, Sam is passionate about creating images that showcase the real you. Your wedding is an incredibly important event & you deserve to work with vendors you not only get along with, but trust completely & enjoy spending time with!

Put your trust in a professional, fun, and experienced photographer who will go above and beyond to make sure your day is everything you've dreamed of and more. Sam has a thirst for creativity, and is passionate about giving you a wide selection of images that you'll treasure for a lifetime!

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Services

Services

  • Drone photography
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Online proofing
  • Printing rights
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Online gallery
  • Same/next-day sneak-peek images
  • Video

Sam Lauersdorf Photography packages

Diamond (Photo)

6 hours

Peak pricing $2,750

Description

Full coverage of your day perfect for those not needing and engagement session. Custom packages available.

What’s included
  • Online Gallery + Print Release
  • Professional Posing Guidance
  • Timeline Planning Assistance

Elegance (Photo)

8 hours

Peak pricing $3,550

Description

Full coverage of your day from start to finish. Plus, we'll get to know each other during an engagement session. Our most popular package for couples wanting traditional photography coverage.

What’s included
  • Engagement Session
  • Professional Posing Guidance
  • Timeline Planning Assistance
  • Online gallery + Print Release
  • Images returned in 6 weeks or less
  • 48 hour sneak peek

Platinum (Photo + Video)

8 hours

Peak pricing $5,499

Description

Our premier choice for couples wanting photo and video coverage. Relive the magic of your day with images and video crafted to capture the vibrance and emotion of your wedding. Full ceremony, recpetion and highlight film included. Custom Packages available.

What’s included
  • Engagement Session
  • Full Ceremony + Documentary Film
  • 1-3 Minute Highlight
  • Online gallery + Print Release
  • Professional Posing Guidance
  • Timeline Planning Assistance
  • Drone (if weather allows)

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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10 reviews

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    Melissa

    Rating: 5
    Mar 1, 2026

    Exceptional!

    Sam Lauersdorf Photography was a fantastic choice for our wedding photographer. From the very beginning, their communication style was friendly, efficient, and understanding as we worked to plan out the photography for our special day. The quality of their work was truly beautiful, fitting our vision and capturing the emotions and moments of our wedding day perfectly. Sam really listened to what we wanted and made my Cinderella photo vision a reality. She was so kind and easy to work with, and even though we weren't quite sure what we wanted for our engagement photos, she was able to beautifully capture our natural connection and the joy we share together. We are thrilled with the final photos and couldn't be happier that we chose Sam Lauersdorf Photography to document our wedding.

    Sam LauersdorfMar 6, 2026

    Thank you very much, Melissa! I am overjoyed with how your wedding and engagement photos turned out and I'm so happy you feel the same! Putting couples at ease in front of the camera and capturing their vision are two of my biggest priorities - glad we nailed it! <3

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    Paul D.

    Rating: 5
    Feb 25, 2026

    A Photographer who cares!!!

    Working with Sam Lauersdorf Photography was truly a pleasure from start to finish. They have a personable, caring, and organized communication style that immediately put us at ease. The quality of their work is simply grand - they have an incredible eye for detail and a knack for capturing the most spontaneous, meaningful moments. Sam and their team were quick-thinking and always ensured every photo felt magical and important. We are overjoyed with the beautiful images that now allow us to relive our special day. We cannot recommend Sam Lauersdorf Photography highly enough.

    Sam LauersdorfMar 6, 2026

    Thank you so much for the kind words Paul and Timber! We had an incredible time capturing your day and were so honored to be a part of your special moments <3

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    Olivia D.

    Rating: 5
    Jun 25, 2025

    Obsessed with our pictures and videos

    We spent a LONG time researching a photographer/videographer. We agreed that this is what was the most important for us as it was the thing we get to keep forever. The style right now is dark, moody, and blurry, which isn't our style. We found Sam's photography to be vibrant, crisp, and fun. We noticed she captures people as they are. She isn't going to edit out cellulite or fix your hair if it is out of place, but we knew that ahead of time. We met and she took our engagement pictures, which turned out stunning. She finished everything in a timely manner. On our wedding day, she took pictures as well as another photographer Marissa, and Sam's husband Cory was the videographer. They made an awesome team. Marissa directed more than Sam with moving pieces of hair or turning necklaces. We were glad she came. Sam and Cory would have been great, but adding Marissa made it the 10/10. Our videos and pictures, as well as a book and metal print were all done and in our possession in a timely manner with LOTS of great communication. I am obsessed with them.

    Sam LauersdorfJun 26, 2025

    Thank you so much for the kind words, Olivia! (And for including some photos in your review! 😍) We are so glad you felt Marissa, Cory and I worked seamlessly as a team! ❤️ I loved all the photos, videos, album and prints we were able to create for you! And of course, yes, if you need a stray hair or other item edited we can totally help with that, but true to life is definitely our style! 😜🥰

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    Liz R.

    Rating: 5
    Dec 2, 2024

    Best of the Best

    Working with Sam Lauersdorf Photography was truly amazing. From the day we spoke and booked them to the finalized photos and videos, their communication was easy, efficient and quick. Sam and her team were passionate, caring and respectful throughout the day, always ensuring they captured the moments we wanted. They gave great advice for both photos and video, and respected our wishes if we needed a break or didn't want to do something. We loved the high-quality work they created and appreciated the time they took to get the final products completed. If I had to get married again I would hire Sam and her team all over again. Truly amazing work and very talented. Thank you for capturing our big day Sam! Below is a drone picture that Sam was able to capture of our venue.

    Sam LauersdorfDec 5, 2024

    Liz, you and Ben are seriously the sweetest! It was so much fun capturing your day and I cannot thank you enough for all your kind words! I am so overjoyed you love your photos and videos and truly wish you all the best! <3

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    Rachel C.

    Rating: 5
    Nov 26, 2024

    Great photographer!

    Sam was our photographer for our wedding and our engagement session. Our experience with her was all around excellent. Her communication was great, her delivery of photos was prompt and she captured all the right moments. She got to know us during our engagement session and it showed through her work that she cared about us as a couple and what our wants and needs were to make perfect memories of our big day. 10/10 reccomend

    Sam LauersdorfNov 28, 2024

    Thank you so much Rachel! We loved working with you and Jim


Real wedding inspiration featuring Sam Lauersdorf Photography

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Absolutely! Clicking the shutter button is only one part of the process. All final images will be edited for color, exposure, and sharpness to ensure they look beautiful and reflect your day. I also offer retouching services like blemish removal and teeth whitening for an additional charge.
We do! We have been doing photography for many years, and have always loved dabbling videography, so recently added that as a service. You can now book us for photo only, video only, or both together!
You can expect about 80 to 100 images per hour of photographing. But keep in mind this estimate varies greatly depending on your wedding package, number of guests, venue type, and day of variables.
In my 9 years of experience as a wedding photographer, I’ve never cancelled a booking. In the very rare event that I’m unable to photograph your wedding, I’ll make sure you’re covered by one of my trusted colleagues, and I will still edit the photos to ensure they match our style and coloring.
Typically, couples book me about 13 months before their wedding date. I encourage you to reach out as soon as possible about my availability, even if you’re planning on a shorter time frame.
I do! Just let me know if your venue requires a certificate of liability, and I’ll send that over to them.