Sam Murch Photography - Ouray, Colorado

Bobby Hughes

We first met Sam while in Ridgeway at my best friends wedding and after that we knew we wanted to use her for our own wedding in the future. We were lucky enough to be able to book Sam well in advance and we couldn’t have made a better decision looking back! Sam not only photographed our wedding but literally helped us set up an absolutely perfect adventure wedding day for me, my wife, and our group of close friends and family. We had many phone calls, she set up an awesome slideshow presentation with a voice over that showed us tons of spots to pick from. She really does it all and we couldn’t have had the perfect wedding day we did without Sam’s assistance and knowledge of the area. She made everyone, my wife especially, feel so so comfortable and natural which made the day so fun and the pictures turn out that much better! Her vision is unmatched, her energy is like no other, she’s a fantastic photographer and we really couldn’t say enough good things about her! If you are thinking about using Sam for anything, 10/10 recommend.

We hired her as our wedding photographer and I think we made a lifetime friend, couldn’t be happier!

Abigail

Sam was the perfect person for the perfect day. The passion and work she does not only happen on the day of the wedding. Sam talked with me on the phone, met with me multiple times in person to discuss my desires and dreams for my wedding, and helped me create the perfect vision for the wedding day photos. She is quick on her feet, great with kids, and always has a positive attitude. Sam kept me comfortable and I felt beautiful when she was taking our photos. I am so happy with how the photos turned out and we will treasure them forever.
- Abbie (bride)
For me she was great for smoothing the stress and craziness of wedding day pictures. She had a well thought out plan on groomsmen pictures where everyone was included and she adapted really well to how each groomsman was feeling. She stayed on top of timing and scheduling throughout the day. She made our wedding day even more special through her kindness and joyfulness.
- Zach (groom)

Angela Erichson

Sam is truly amazing! Our son wanted unique senior photos and thought our summer trip to Colorado would be the perfect location. We had not had family photos done in a long time, so we did those as well. We were so happy with how the photos turned out. Sam was so easy to work with and she knows all of the places in the Ouray area to capture beautiful photos. Sam has such a great personality and made our experience really fun. I would definitely recommend her for all of your photo needs. Thanks again, Sam, from MN!

Katelyn Schwab

Sam was so wonderful to work with, from booking to planning to the day of our shoot. She made us feel so comfortable and brought the vision we had to life. We are absolutely in love with the final edits , we cant thank her enough !!!

Kayli Robbins

If you're thinking of booking Sam to capture memories in the San Juans for you, here's your sign.. DO IT!!! We were fortunate enough to meet Sam and have her apart of our most special day. Even though it was one of Ouray's white snowy days - Sam made our elopement day even more special by being there. She was a trooper in the snow and helped us embrace the magic of it! She is highly professional, her work is fantastic, and she brings extra charisma to her shoots. Sam truly went above and beyond to make sure I was happy and had captured what I envisioned. I can't thank her enough for giving us lifetime memories. If

Amber Phillips

Sam is so amazing to work with. First of all- my husband does not enjoy taking tons of pictures. He usually groans when I tell him of a session I’ve booked. However- at the end of the session.. he told me how much fun he had! We agreed to have another session with her the next time we visit Colorado before we even saw how the pics came out. Sam made us feel so comfortable and not at all staged.. it was effortless to pose for her. Our photos came edited more quickly than we could have ever imagined and they are OUT OF THIS WORLD!! 🔥 Every single picture just captured us genuinely and we will be able to look back on them in years and be able to know exactly what we were feeling in that moment. If you’re looking for a photographer that is fun, makes you feel like you have known her for years, is a natural with the camera, and presents outstanding work.. Sam Murch is the one for you! Seriously. No need to look anywhere else. She gave us the perfect album to remember these moments forever. 💕

Allison Thomas

Sam is AMAZING! She is super fun to work with and really helpful. She helped us with picking a location and found us a second location when the first one was inaccessible on our wedding day (road closure). She knows all the best spots in Ouray!

I love her style and she was easy to work with, I was worried professional photographs would be awkward but her fun and adventurous spirit put my wife and I at ease.

I would highly recommend Sam to anyone looking for beautiful pictures in breathtaking locations!

Kali Subrizi

My husband and I feel so grateful we found Sam to photograph our elopement. Neither of us are particularly comfortable in front of the camera but Sam was our biggest cheerleader the whole afternoon, making it feel easy (and even a little fun!) for us to be the center of attention. Sam kept us laughing and comfortable throughout the day, played our favorite tunes so we could share our first dance on a mountain, and truly went out of her way to make our day perfect. Not only is she knowledgeable and professional, she is also warm and caring. I can’t say enough good things. Top tier photographer, top tier human. Highly recommend.