LGBTQ+ Owned, Bi-Racial Led

LGBTQ+ Owned, Bi-Racial Led

Samantha Heather Photography

Photography for the joyful romantics.

I’m Sam, a proud queer, bi-racial woman photographing people wildly in love. After 10 years behind the camera, this work isn’t just my career; it’s part of who I am. I believe all love deserves to be celebrated loudly, colourfully, and with deep intention.

My approach is rooted in joy, curiosity, and care. No matter your body, faith, race, sexuality, or gender, I’m here to document your story in a way that feels true to you and the people you love most. Authentic, vibrant, and completely yours.

When I’m not at a wedding, I’m raising the most precious little human in Sydney’s Inner West. You’ll find me at my corner café with a coffee in hand, sipping wine at the local theatre, or chasing sunshine in nature. I live for simple pleasures, loud laughter, spontaneous dance floors, and meaningful conversations. I’m equal parts old soul and joyful goofball and I bring that energy into every celebration I photograph.

Let’s make magic, make memories, and have a bloody good time doing it.

Based in
Sydney, New South Wales
Works with couples
Worldwide
Families
from $850
Elopements
from $1500
Full day weddings
from $3800

As a proud queer bi-racial woman, it is important to me that all love is celebrated in a colourful and joyous way. I want to capture love between all people in all its beautiful forms. No matter your body type, faith, race, sexuality, or gender, I am here to document it all in a way that is unique to you and your loved ones.

Based in
Sydney, New South Wales
Works with couples
Worldwide
Families
from $850
Elopements
from $1500
Full day weddings
from $3800

As a proud queer bi-racial woman, it is important to me that all love is celebrated in a colourful and joyous way. I want to capture love between all people in all its beautiful forms. No matter your body type, faith, race, sexuality, or gender, I am here to document it all in a way that is unique to you and your loved ones.

A Local Love Story Told Through Inner West Sydney Streets

A Local Love Story Told Through Inner West Sydney Streets

What Does a Wedding Officiant Do?

What Does a Wedding Officiant Do?

Queer couple laughing under clear umbrella outside a flower shop in Waterloo

Pink Pony Club-Inspired Wedding at The Freedom Hub

A joyful couple sitting at their wedding reception table, smiling brightly, with sparkling decor behind them.

A Colorful Cosmic Mushroom Wedding

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO WORK IN THE WEDDING WORLD?

I’m a hopeless romantic and I love storytelling. Wedding photography is the perfect place to combine my values and to spread joy to those I meet. Knowing that my photos will be in people’s homes for generations to come is a gift I hold close to my heart.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE WEDDING MOMENT TO CAPTURE?

Anything that is true and real – scrunched up noses, double chin smiles, glistening tearful eyes, a hand rub, stolen glances – moments that you can’t pose or recreate.

DO YOU HAVE A WEDDING MOMENT THAT YOU’LL NEVER FORGET?

When a quadriplegic groom had his father and brother hold him upright so he could share the first dance with his bride. There was not a dry eye in the room.

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Samantha Heather Photography