Well first of all who doesn’t love weddings? Before I decided I would indeed be a professional photographer I was the “enthusiastic hobbyist” at all of my friend’s weddings. Because my dad was a professional photographer I always had fantastic hand me down equipment that made me the default photographer at all of my friend’s weddings. I found that I loved capturing the personal, and passionate moments between the bride and groom. That moved into a few weddings “here and there” which ultimately led me to where I am today. So weddings were actually my humble beginning years ago.



It is important that once you decide to use ISG Photography for your wedding that you reserve your date as soon as possible. Wedding dates are typically reserved at least 6-8 months prior to your wedding and popular June, July, and August dates can book up as much as a year in advance. To reserve your date a non-refundable retainer of 20% of the full package price is required. This retainer is applied toward your package price. The remaining balance will be due 30 days prior to your wedding date. Once the retainer has been paid, and a contract has been signed agreeing on a date and package, your date is secure and will not be booked by another couple. To ensure I can offer my clients my full attention and focus I only book one wedding per weekend and typically only two weddings per month. If I am unavailable on your date I am happy to refer you to other photographers I know and trust.



Yes, I accept Visa & MasterCard for payment as well as personal checks with proper ID and cash. If you choose to pay with a personal check your retainer, or balance, is not considered paid in full until your check clears and payment has been received by ISG Photography. Checks returned for insufficient funds will incur a $30 NSF fee and all payments thereafter must be paid in cash or with a credit card.



Your retainer is a guarantee of my services on your particular date. Because I only accept one wedding per weekend once you have paid your retainer that weekend is not available to other couples and I must turn down other work for that date. In the event that you cancel your contract it is not possible to recoup the missed income opportunity as that entire weekend was set aside exclusively for your wedding.



I would define my style as classy, passionate, and a bit untraditional. I am always learning, watching trends in the lower 48, and interpreting it into my work. I love dramatic, images with deep rich colors, that are risky but still maintain their beauty.

Others have described my style as “fresh” and “vibrant” and I am not afraid to try something different and fun. With every wedding my goal is to represent your intimacy, passion, and joy for each other. While I certainly capture the details of your wedding, and the events of the day, the focus of my work is always on the bride and groom.





Seeing a photographers work from start to finish is an important tool in evaluating style and skill. Just about anyone can pick one or two great images from a wedding for a portfolio but what did the other 300 look like? My wedding portfolio is event focused and I show some of the images from a wedding from start to finish. Every moment on your day is important and you select a photographer you are confident can deliver throughout and not simply when the conditions are perfect. Conditions change dramatically throughout the typical wedding going from inside a tiny getting ready room, to a large low light church hall, to outside for casual shots, to a dark moody reception. Each scenario poses it’s own photography challenges, lighting requirements, and skill. My galleries give you an overall picture of my work, instead of just a few of the best, and allow you to make an informed decision about my style and quality.



With amazing digital cameras on the market today many couples are opting to have a family member, or a friend, photograph their wedding instead of hiring a professional. While I respect that decision it is not one you should make lightly. Your wedding photographs will tell your story through the photographer’s eyes for the rest of your life! When this big day is over and you look back on it 30 years from now chances are the only thing remaining will be your photographs. Style, consistency, and knowledge are critical to a positive outcome. Photographing weddings is a very challenging job, one that many pros spend their entire lives perfecting. Knowing how to shoot in low lights, where to stand when to get the great shots, and how to effectively manage a group, are just a few of the skills a professional brings to the table. A professional wedding photographer has the experience to anticipate reactions, and events, which is critical in capturing the important moments in the fast paced day. A fantastic article on this subject can be found in a recent publication of Seattle Bride Magazine.

Seattle Bride Magazine Photography Article




Yes, I belong to several professional organizations including PPA, Professional Photographers of America.



Yes, professional photography is my job, and my hobby, which means I am constantly engrossed in the industry. While I have been a photographer most of my life growing up with a professional photographer father, I opened my own photography business in 2004. I have two components to my work, a full studio set up for families and high school seniors and location wedding photography. I am blessed to be able to do what I love as my career!



Yes, while completing my Bachelors Degree in Business Administration I took many photography and fine art courses at colleges in California and here in Alaska. I also belong to several organizations that offer certification, trainings, and seminars in photography. My “real” training, however, comes from growing up with a photographer father! I can’t even remember a time in my life that did not involve some form of photography.



The number one error couples make is not leaving enough time for photographs. The reality is that spectacular images take time. Couples often get swept up in the excitement of the day, the stress of the day, and the pressure from everyone else to be everywhere at once. Your wedding photographs will show your emotions on your amazing day if you slow down, relax, and connect with each other. I remind couples that this is your day, this is completely about you, and if you need to steal away for an hour your guests…..and your mother in law…..will have to wait. Yes your feet will be sore, and yes you will be anxious to dance with your friends, but I can only do as good of a job as you let me. I recommend that every couple plan one hour before the ceremony, and at least thirty minutes between ceremony and reception, for photographs.



Yes. Much of my wedding work from years ago was on film and the negatives have since been given to the couples so all of the work on my website is fresh and current.



Every single one of your images will receive individual editing attention before presented to you. You will then receive all of your finished images on disk along with personal printing rights to print as you wish. ISG photography retains the right to store the images as well but does not guarantee a back up for more than one year. You may always print your images through ISG Photography to ensure professional quality at a discounted rate.



Change is a way of life and I am prepared to deal with a variety of scenarios as they arise. I bring an assistant, full studio lighting, reflectors, a back up professional quality camera, extension cords, as well as safety pins, duct tape, a stain stick, etc. Short of a natural disaster we will work to overcome any changes thrown our way!



Yes, you are welcome to make partial payment by check or credit card as you choose. Your balance must be paid in full at least 30 day in advance of your wedding date. Your partial payments are fully refundable, minus your non-refundable retainer, up until 30 days before your wedding if you should need to cancel completely.

If you have any other questions please feel free to call me at 907-317-1433 or email me at samantha@isgphotography.com

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