Every love story has a heartbeat, and my job is to capture yours. Rooted in sama-sama—the Filipino spirit of togetherness—I don’t just show up to take photos; I show up to be present with you in every quiet glance, unscripted laugh, and core memory. Let’s preserve your story exactly as it felt.
When I show up with my camera, I do more than document, I’m right there with you, part of the joy, the chaos, the laughter, the quiet. Sama-sama, always.
The name Samahan comes from the Tagalog word sama, which means to be with—and in Filipino culture, sama-sama is a way of living that celebrates togetherness, community, and showing up for one another. That philosophy is at the heart of everything I do.
unobtrusive and unscripted as much as possible
-Jill and will
"Celene’s thoughtfulness, prompt communication, and attention to detail really makes her stand out as a photographer that you would want to hire for your wedding day. Thank you, Celene!"
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questions?
how many photos do we get?
Typically I deliver an average of 400 + images for a full wedding day. I firmly believe in less is more and intentional images are more powerful than a dozen of similar photos. Your gallery should not only capture the day, but also tell a story with each photo.
For portraits and branding, client gallery average is about 50+ images, most often more!
how soon do we get our photos?
Wedding gallery turn around time will be detailed out in your contract with me, but typically 8-12 week turn around time is my standard. You can always request your gallery to be rushed delivered, for a fee.
Portraits and branding has a 6 week turn around time, but lately I average around 4 weeks!
