Samantha Gilrein

Cape cod based photographer

Morgan Wells

Modern portrait & wedding photography

Morgan Wells

Modern portrait & wedding photography

Morgan Wells

Modern portrait & wedding photography

My philosophy

each phase of life is special and deserves to be captured.

I believe that photographs tell a story. As a wife and mom, I wish to remember all the little moments. When you look back you'll see that they were actually the big moments. From baby wrinkles and giggles to the simple joy of just being together as a family and the love you share, each milestone is memorable. Whether it be your proposal, your wedding day, welcoming new life into the world, or even your first session together as a family, may you be able to look back at these little (big) moments and never forget them. How lucky am I to get to do that for you.

 

chaser of sunsets, love, & light

 

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Testimonials

We truly cannot say enough good things about Sammi. From the very first session in 2022, she has become so much more than our photographer, she’s become family. Our children absolutely adore her, and watching how naturally she connects with them is something special. She has the kindest, calmest presence and makes every session feel fun, relaxed, and full of love.


Sammi has beautifully captured all of our most important memories over the years, from baby announcements to birthday milestone shoots, and even a large extended family session. Each time, she somehow manages to freeze the moments we never want to forget. Her attention to detail, patience with kids, and ability to capture genuine emotion is unmatched.


If you’re looking for someone who will not only take stunning photos but also truly care about your family and your story, Sammi is it. We are so grateful for her and the memories she continues to give us!

Chandler Mclaughlin

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We had Samantha photograph our wedding this August and we could not have been happier with the process and how beautiful our photos came out. Samantha’s professionalism and expertise helped support us throughout the evening, making sure to capture every special moment. Her style of photography and editing made our photos stand out beautifully and she really captured the love and happiness we felt throughout the day. From the start of when she arrived to the end of the night Samantha and her assistant were active the entire time getting as many shots as they could, candid and posed. We appreciated her direction throughout the wedding party photos and her prompting for posing as we were able to enjoy ourselves and not worry about if we were getting good photos. She helped us to stay on our strict time line and it made the night go smoothly. The photos were delivered in an easy to navigate album online which made saving and downloading the high resolution pictures a breeze. I would highly recommend Samantha to anyone looking to have professional photographs taken, and look forward to hiring her in the future for capturing more special moments in our lives.

The Calderwoods

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Look no further. Samantha is hands down the best decision for all of your photography needs! She made me feel like a goddess during my maternity photos and of course had to follow up with her this summer to get the best shots of our new family. She is so kind and personable. She makes everything feel easy, from booking to shooting. My sister and I will not accept another photographer when we go to the Cape every year. She is SO great around kids. I make sure to refer her to all of my friends! You can truly tell she cares so much about her work.

Emily Koehler

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We have worked with Sammi twice now while vacationing on Cape Cod! Each experience has been wonderful. Sammi is so laid back but makes sure to get all the shots. I have two young girls who don’t always want to cooperate for posed shots. Sammi made the shoots interactive and playful. The girls didn’t want the sessions to end. She does a mix of posed and candids and is truly able to capture each of our daughters’ personalities in a still image. I can’t recommend Sammi enough for portraits that will be cherished for years to come!

caitlin dijohnson

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Our family could not recommend Sammi more highly! She has captured three years of beautiful family photos for us and somehow always manages to get the perfect smiles—especially from our little ones. She is wonderful with children and a joy to work with. You will not regret choosing her as your photographer!

Katherine Jennings

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Samantha Gilrein is our known family photographer, she’s captured our most precious milestones the last few years as a family of four. Those moments were photographed so effortlessly by her and they portray our family beautifully. The photos show beautifully both digitally and physically as they are hung in all our families homes. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for always welcoming us with a warm hug & smile! Keep doing what you’re doing Sammi!!

Colby osborn

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I look forward to hearing from you and helping you create memories that will last a lifetime.