Hey there!
I’m Sam
I never feel more alive than when:
(1) I’m snapping photos while jiving on the reception dance floor.
(2) I’m editing and find the perfect moment of candid joy between people.
How'd I get here??
This whole business started with DOGS. I was volunteering at the animal rescue One Tail at a Time and taught myself how to use a camera while photographing hundreds of dogs to fundraise and help them get adopted (current total dogs-photographed count is 576).
Flash forward and I’m a full-time wedding photographer, hanging with kickass new people daily, loving every minute of it, and feeling more fulfilled than I ever have.
BUT IT’S NOT JUST ME HERE!
Meet the team!
Sam: Owner, Lead Photographer
Megan: Associate Lead Photographer
Our two core beliefs as a team:
Your photos will turn out great if you feel great while taking them
We show up to your wedding day as more than a vendor - we’re another person in your corner helping you feel the best you can during your day.
No matter who you book, you’re not only getting a kickass portrait photographer and documentarian of your day, you’re getting an extension of your wedding party/family prepped to support you every step of the way.
THE TLDR;
Why book Sam?
Personality:
Big hypeman energy
Goofy, excitable, and down for anything
Actively real-life friends with several former clients
Style:
The OG all-5-star Sam Schultz Photography experience
Really goddamn fun, high-energy portrait sessions
True-to-color, true-to-life editing style and imagery
Particularly loves adding in flash photography
Why book Megan?
Personality:
“I ran my second marathon with a fractured foot, you will get that same dedication”
Chill vibes with a strong force
Your calm confidant with grounding energy
Style:
A little more editorial, a little more artistic
More-intimate portrait sessions
Same editing style (Sam edits all Sam Schultz Photography work)
Logistics:
If Sam’s already booked but you still want a kickass Sam Schultz Photography experience
Things I (Sam) also do:
Rock climb at First Ascent - some of my clients have even become my belay partners!
Goof around with my dog Daxter, a.k.a. the most perfect and special boy in the world, adopted from One Tail at a Time in Chicago.
Bake constantly (obsessed with the Great British Baking Show)
Mix cocktails (former bartender)
Constantly hunt for the best fries in the city (and Wendy’s are the best fast food fries don’t @ me)
Keep my body moving at my gym 5-6 times a week
Run games of Dungeons and Dragons with friends and bing-watch Critical Role (*ahem* big nerd)
Bike to new places all around the city.
ROAD TRIP in my Subaru
Hey there!
I’m Megan
I anticipate the important “little” moments are just as important as the big ones. I want you to feel comfortable in front of the camera, to capture glowing joy as well as the quiet fly on the wall moments.
I ran my second marathon with a fractured foot and hiked 5 national parks in a boot the next week, you will get that same dedication.
How did I get here?
The first time Sam and I worked together, we had an instant trust in each other - creative energy and complementary personalities that even our clients noticed. After leveling up my game working with several different Chicago wedding photographers and gaining a wide variety of experience in the wedding industry, this partnership with SSP made perfect sense.
In my free time, when I’m not working as a physical therapist or partying with you on your wedding day, you’ll find me hanging with my golden retriever, Walter and my husband Ryan. Walter is my side kick, best friend and partner in crime, there’s no large fry we can’t finish together. He’s taught me to truly slow down and appreciate soaking in the moments. Ryan and I are both from Chicago, met in Las Vegas, and our love for travel, adventure and cultural experiences has only continued to grow.
