Meet the Photographer
Hey, my name is Sama!
I’m a Seattle-based photographer and art director specializing in food and product photography, with a strong foundation in portraiture. My work is driven by light, texture, and atmosphere; creating images that feel refined, intentional, and timeless. With over a decade of experience in visual production, I collaborate with brands to craft imagery that balances artistry with purpose.
I approach every project with a hands-on, detail-driven mindset! From concept and styling to lighting and final execution ensuring each image feels cohesive, authentic, and aligned with the brand’s visual voice.
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Testimonials
Working with Sama on the launch of my cookbook was a truly wonderful experience. He brought a rare combination of dedication, warmth, and deep commitment to his craft, producing a series of beautifully executed videos that captured the heart of my work and brought it to life. He also created two striking images that became my official publicity photos and were later featured and reshared by national news outlets.
Beyond his creative talent and knowledgeable approach to visual storytelling, Sama is an incredibly thoughtful, friendly, and generous collaborator. He is deeply invested in his work and in the people he works with, making the entire process feel effortless and joyful. I would wholeheartedly recommend Sama to anyone seeking an artist who leads with both skill and heart.
Omid Roustaei, author.
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Working with Sama was a real delight. After he set up and we had a brief chat about my vision, he had very thoughtful input and excellent ideas for expanding and enhancing my vision for the shoot. The turnaround on the editing was super quick and the results were super impressive. I highly recommend working with him, you won’t regret it!
Scott, chef.
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I had the pleasure of booking my first ever photoshoot for my business with Sama. Trying anything for the first time comes with unknown challenges. Sama held great space to keep the mood light all while coaching angles and posing. My wife was my model and we both appreciated the energy he brought to the shoot. I had pre planned some ideas and we also did a little collaboration on the fly as we tested if certain concepts worked or not. He was able to deliver the photos same day so I could get right to work which was appreciated. An added touch was he offered to help advise me on how to create my own media which would be of huge help as I grow my business. He even threw in a complimentary couples photo at the end, good guy. 10/10 Would book again.