editorial wedding photographer london and Essex 

ex hipster who now prefers margaritas whilst doing yoga, cuddling her labrador and cooking a mean sunday roast

Im super down to earth, I have shot anywhere from a car park lift to some of the most famous luxurious locations.  I am interested in good souls and creativity.  I dont believe in taking myself too seriously.  Its all about having fun for you and for me . Fun & creativity is always better than perfection

come join me for a catch up.....

Editorial wedding photographer, Sam Portman

good to meet you


I live in a little cottage in Essex built in 1651, I mean how old is that? It is FULL of character which I guess sums me up.  On days off I can be found there or in East London. I lived there for 12 years and its still my second home (I still love photographing London Weddings). 

I'm more maximalist than minimalist, sensitive to others, a creative, and animal lover.  I love a novelty themed sports event (Santa run is my mecca) and running on cold English beaches.

My journey into wedding photography

I am a London College of Fashion, British Institute of Photography and The London School of Publishing graduate. I studied photography with fashion and later became a film/celebrity make-up artist (yes I made up the Game of Thrones cast, that was quite something). I was really happy working in the fashion and media makeup world for 15 years, but I never put down the camera.  I was always the one with the phone camera or DSLR taking the behind the scenes shots. 

So 6 years ago I put down the make up brushes but kept holding the camera.  I've not looked back, and I have loved every single second.  In these 6 years I have been fortunate enough to shoot over a hundred weddings, 2 different countries, 10 cities.  I've shot branding campaigns, and fashion campaigns, along with bridal fashion, shooting the trends report for bridal fashion in '23.   Its been the perfect culmination of all my life experiences.  My fashion work for sure helps my wedding work and vice versa.  I feel like they breathe life into eachother. 


loving yoga
cake
baking

Flamingo balloon at Essex wedding reception
balloons and wedding cake on floor
Sam portman photographer doing yoga pose on floor

Sam Portman 

here are some of my fashion photos

editorial bridal fashion photo bride laughing hands around face
bride holds out bridal cape on windy beach
cool essex bride wears mini dress and holds large wild flower bouquet editorial style

at the root of it all  i am  all of these things

tattooed, creative

mum to Pheonix

fashion photographer

everyones shoulder 

hugger

Cactus collector

sunday roast god 

santa run participant

yoga lover

adventurer 

tree hugger 

twin sister to fireman Roy

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