Sam Ponder Photo

The first wedding I shot was…… on an emu farm 🪶 I’ll never forget the Cook wedding!

bestie is growing a tiny bestie !! I’m so excited it hurts !!

The honor it is to celebrate life alongside precious humans 💛🌈 ✨

California nights >>>

film second shot for Lacey McNiel | Photographer !!

Assistants & seconds often get assigned to detail work. Photograph the things that are overlooked by guests, but amount to a most memorable wedding. Every now and then, you get giddy over a moment only you got to experience — like a butterfly gracing the reception space during set up.

Portra 400 on holga shot for Lacey McNiel | Photographer

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Portra 400 on holga shot for Lacey McNiel | Photographer

California wedding + whimsical flowers = a wedding photographer dream

Katie & Franklin before their baby girl debuted 💕🎀🌷

queen Holga + Kodak tri-x making double exposures more fun than they have business being ✨

on deck bridal party, waiting their turn

film second shot for Dylan DePaul!

I’m Sam to many, Samantha to some, Sammy to few, Mom to one ✨ But before all, I am His.

Photography has always been an offering to the Lord. I just want to be a faithful steward of God-inspired art.

Jesus be the reason I love. Jesus be the reason I create. Jesus be the reason I serve.

Faith’s dream bouquet & 🎞️ for Dylan DePaul !!

It’s not everyday you have the incredible opportunity to work the wedding of someone you know. I think people assume you’d prefer to be a guest over working, but honestly, I think most photographers would prefer to serve those they love through what they do best.

The Smith wedding brought incredible intention with it. Faith planned the most perfect, whimsical day and Colin allowed her to under the condition that he pick their photo team. TS, disco balls, bows, ice cream… and somehow the most perfect winter sunset!?

SS for Dylan DePaul! Please come back to TX soon, but until then, you HAVE to book him if you’re in Nashville!!

Abbey & Matt 🤍✨💍

Imagine these are your last photos before your daughter/ baby sister join 🥹

family session on 35 mm & 120 mm film