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Jennifer & Shawn // Westin Town Center Wedding
Happy Wednesday everyone!!! Up on the blog today is Jennifer and Shawn’s wedding at the Westin Hotel in Town Center, Virginia Beach. I’ve had seriously the BEST couples so far in 2019! I was so excited to meet and welcome these two to the Sami Roy Photography family!...

Mary and Nate // Chrysler Museum, Norfolk VA
I hope everyone had a wonderful first day of fall! Up on the blog today is Mary and Nate's wedding at the Chrysler Museum in Norfolk Virginia. I know, I know, some of you may be thinking, but Sami, didn't you photograph this wedding in the beginning of the summer?...

5 Ideas for Telling Your Love Story in Your Engagement Session
What we want to do is really tell your love story through your engagement photos. Now some of those will be a range of cuddly, romantic poses. But, how about if we can really personalise it around you and your love story? 1) Where was the proposal location? What...

Brynna & Patrick // Military Aviation Museum Wedding
I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend! Up on the blog today is Brynna and Patrick's wedding at the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach. I've had seriously the BEST couples so far in 2019! I was so excited to meet and welcome these two to the Sami Roy...

Steven and Liz // Cavalier Hotel Wedding, Virginia Beach
Elegant, Beautiful and Extremely Fun! Coming to you today is Steven and Liz’s wedding from last Saturday at the BEAUTIFUL Cavalier Hotel, in Virginia Beach, VA. From the second we walked through the doors, we were on photographer overload. "OOOh lets shoot there, ooo...

Why Being a Virginia Beach Photographer is Awesome
Here's a little secret about me... I have always loved photography. I have always loved being a photographer. But being a Virginia Beach photographer has won my heart over. Why you ask? well, here are just a few reasons why this location is prime real estate for...

Become a Sami Roy Photography Senior Rep
What is a senior rep you ask? A senior rep is someone that is a spokesmodel for Sami Roy Photography. Your job as a rep is to participate in a discounted senior session and tell all their friends and classmates just how great your senior portrait experience was!...

Happy Anniversary to US!
Today, my husband and I are celebrating our 4 year anniversary! It has been 4 years since we gathered all of our friends and family in Virginia beach, walked down the aisle, said our "I do's" and then celebrated by dancing the night away. FOUR YEARS?! I know to some,...

Black & White // G Series
My Son, the mess maker, the string cheese eater, the rockstar. I made a promise to myself that I would photograph my family more in 2019. In order to stick to my guns and to be a little bit more creative with my resolution, I've decided to do a Black & White...

Tommy & Sarah // Obici House, Suffolk Virginia
Classic, Beautiful and Extremely Fun! Coming to you on the blog today is Sarah and Tommy's November wedding at the Obici House, which is a serious contender for one of the most fun weddings I have ever had the chance to not only photograph, but to also attend. This...
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