San Antonio & Nashville photographer
Come as you are.
I'll handle the rest.
Wedding, family, branding and event photography for San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country and Middle Tennessee. No stiff posing and no pretending the day went perfectly. Just good photos of real people.
Rated 5.0 on WeddingWire & Zola · 100% recommended on Facebook
Twelve years of weddings, families, brands and shows. Still my favorite job.
I'm Sammie O'Neal. For twelve years I've photographed people as they really are: the big moments, the in-between, the laughter and the beautiful chaos. A little direction. Room for real life.
What I photograph
Four ways to work together. One promise: you'll feel like yourself.
Four collections
Weddings & elopements
Beautifully photographed. Fully yours. Weddings and elopements with calm guidance and room for real life.
Families & lifestyle
Family, maternity, newborn and senior sessions that feel like a playdate with a camera.
Branding & headshots
Images that look like your business on its best day: headshots, product, lifestyle and your space.
Events & music
Live music, launches, community events and the candid moments that make a night feel like something.
Not sure which fits? Tell me the story and I'll point you to the right one.
Start an inquirySelected work
Straight from recent galleries.
Weddings, families, brands and shows across San Antonio, the Hill Country and Middle Tennessee. Tap any frame to view it larger.
A couple in wedding attire embraces on a scenic golf course at sunset with rolling hills in the background.
A tender black and white portrait shows two people sharing an intimate embrace against a light background.
Two women in black tops smile at a podcast microphone, seated before decorative woven baskets and an Off Stage sign.
Woman in black button-up top and mini skirt poses with flowing hair against a light gray background.
Young woman in black dress and white heels seated in cream chair against white background.
Multigenerational family of six in coordinated blue outfits standing together on a tree-lined road
A bride and groom share an intimate embrace on their wedding day in a sunny outdoor garden setting.
Excited runners start a colorful fun run race amid bursts of vibrant powder confetti under sunny skies.
Two women in black blazers sit back-to-back on a tan leather sofa in a bright, modern room.
Black and white photo of a woman in a black dress tossing her hair back with eyes closed, wearing rings.
High school senior in all black sitting on concrete steps outside a stone building
Wedding invitation with navy blue design and white sandals on wooden surface next to 'Mrs' card.
Est. 2014Meet Sammie
The camera-wielding, joke-cracking hype girl behind the lens.
I'm an award-winning lifestyle and events photographer serving San Antonio, Texas and Nashville, Tennessee. My work has been featured by The Kelly Clarkson Show, Westhaven Magazine, Spring Hill Local and Neighbors of Franklin Magazine, and I love partnering with local businesses, magazines, publishers and community organizations to help tell meaningful stories through photography.
Outside of photography I'm a wife and mom to a busy 7-year-old, which means I understand that life is rarely perfectly put together. Honestly, that's where the magic usually is.
How it works
Booking is easy. Showing up is the fun part.
From the first message to your final gallery, the goal is an experience that feels supportive, effortless and genuinely you.
Say hello
Send the inquiry form with your date and a little about you. I reply within one business day.
Plan it together
Location, timing, outfits and the feeling you want. You'll never be left wondering what to do.
Session day
Direction when it's needed, space when it matters most. Expect movement, prompts and a lot of laughing.
Your gallery
A sneak peek lands first. Your full online gallery follows, ready to download, share and print.
Reviews
Kind words from real clients.
If I could give Snaps by Sammie a million stars, I totally would! From our very first phone consult, she's been my ultimate hype queen, cheering me on with every outfit choice and wedding detail. Her communication game? Unmatched. We just got our engagement photos back and we are obsessed. If you want a photographer who's not only insanely talented but also a total blast to work with, Sammie's your girl. Don't walk, run!
Sammie is the absolute best photographer! I'd never done a photo shoot but had one done for me and my husband's engagement and wedding. The photos were breathtaking and were done so quick. Sammie's enthusiastic, fun and kind personality paired with her amazing skills make her the best in the biz. Highly recommend!
We could not have found a better photographer for our engagement photos. Sammie is so personable and makes it feel like she's not taking photos of you. It just felt like my fiancé and I were hanging out with her. She was so great with my dog as well. I highly recommend choosing Sammie as your photographer.
Sammie is an amazing photographer, with such a sweet personality and encouragement. She helps so much with poses and making sure you feel your best self. So blessed to have hired Sammie!
Sammie is absolutely fantastic! She photographed our daughter's first birthday smash cake photos and was awesome. She made my daughter and me feel so comfortable and the pictures came out dreamy. Cannot speak highly enough of her and her photos. Thank you, Sammie!
Sammie did an amazing job of wrangling three busy kids and showed tons of patience towards us all. Her pictures turned out so well! We highly recommend her.
FAQ
Quick answers.
Where is Snaps by Sammie based?
Based just north of San Antonio in the Texas Hill Country. I photograph throughout San Antonio & the Texas Hill Country, including San Antonio, Stone Oak, Canyon Lake, New Braunfels, Gruene, Boerne, and I still travel back to Nashville, Franklin and Spring Hill, Tennessee, where Snaps by Sammie began.
What do you photograph?
Weddings and elopements, lifestyle sessions for families, maternity, newborns and seniors, personal branding and headshots for small business owners, and event and live music photography. The common thread is real moments over stiff poses.
How much does a session cost?
Lifestyle mini sessions start at $250, a Signature branding session is $450, the Annual Branding Collection starts at $1,200, and wedding coverage starts at $3,500. Everything is laid out on the investment page.
How do I book?
Send a note through the inquiry form or call (210) 324-4227. I reply within one business day and we pick a date. A non-refundable deposit secures your booking, and the remaining balance is due on the day of your session.
Has your work been published?
Yes. My photography has been featured by The Kelly Clarkson Show, Westhaven Magazine, Spring Hill Local and Neighbors of Franklin Magazine, and I was honored as a 2025 Main Street Award winner.
Photographer for San Antonio & the Texas Hill Country and Middle Tennessee
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Ready when you are.
Tell me the date and a little about who's involved. I reply within one business day.
- 5.0 WeddingWire & Zola
- 100% recommended on Facebook
- 12+ years behind the camera
Prefer to talk? (210) 324-4227 · sammie@snapsbysammie.com