Klose Up Photography

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $8,000

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $4,000

About Klose Up Photography

Klose Up Photography

Photographer

I’m Samantha, a fine art wedding photographer based in Santa Monica, capturing timeless, editorial imagery for couples across California, Cabo, Italy, France and beyond. With over a decade of experience, I bring gentle guidance and heartfelt storytelling to every celebration. My husband and I also offer seamless cinema for couples who want every moment artfully preserved, with seamless coverage and shared creative vision.

I feel things fiercely, and that connection is at the heart of everything I do. I’m deeply empathetic, nurturing, and fully present with every couple I work with. I don’t just show up to photograph a wedding, I’m there to hold space, calm nerves, and capture the soul of your story with intention and care. For couples wanting film, my husband offers cinema that beautifully complements the emotion and artistry of the day.

Services

Bride-only session
Engagement session
Extra hours
Image editing
Online proofing
Printing rights
Same-day edits
Second photographer

Photo formats

Digital

Reviews

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Horrible experience
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•Brooke•Jul 9, 2025
I had Samantha as my wedding photographer and she made me feel the opposite of special on my wedding day. She yelled super loudly to everyone in my family when trying to round people up. I was not happy with the background, lighting or quality of the photos and I stated this after the wedding. I said this to her & she instantly blocked me on social media instead of responding to me. She then spoke directly to my dad instead of me for the entire duration after the wedding when I was waiting for wedding photos. Completely disregarded me. As a bride, you would hope your photographer would treat you with kindness and compassion. She didnt have any of these qualities. Not only did she make people feel uncomfortable at the wedding, because people told me she kept yelling. She made me feel uncomfortable as well. I made one request to help me do something that would take 2 minutes, and once again she ignored me for months. She doesnt know anything about professionalism or how to be there for a client. Just someone who wants to take the money and run. I would highly advise to not work with this person.
Samantha is the actual BEST!
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•Ashley D.•Jul 2, 2025
Samantha is truly the BEST!!! She shot our private elopement and also our wedding reception celebration with all of our friends and family. All of our pictures turned out beyond incredible. She is so talented and can command the room (in the best possible way) when needed. I could not recommend her services more!
Samantha is the BEST!
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•Sonia M.•Jun 28, 2025
I have now worked with her multiple times, and every experience has been amazing from start to finish. She is so responsive, professional, and not to mention - produces the most BEAUTIFUL work ever! All of my clients adore her, as do I ! We just did a beautiful wedding togther in Maui - can't wait to work with her again soon!
Professional and Talented Photographer
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•Emi W.•Jun 20, 2025
If I could give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would!! Samantha at Klose Up Photography is truly one of a kind. From the moment she arrived, she brought the perfect mix of professionalism and playful energy that made everyone feel totally at ease. She gave just the right amount of direction to help us look our best, while still capturing those candid, real, in-the-moment shots that made the whole experience feel effortless and FUN. Her creativity is unmatched—she saw details we didn’t even notice and somehow made everything look like it was out of a magazine spread. The photos are STUNNING! Every single shot is bursting with life, color, emotion, and the tiniest thoughtful touches.