Hey there!

Welcome to my blog! I am Samantha Marie!

Owner and head photographer at Topaz & Lace Studios, specializing in Wedding Photography and Boudoir Sessions.

I am so happy you are here!

I began photography in 2009 as a 14-year-old nature photographer. I was fascinated by nature and the beautiful skies. I took pictures of everything and everybody that I could and became fascinated with seeing how the world looked through my lens.

When I got to high school I started in film photography and art classes. I was in heaven! That all changed when I was forced to take an accounting class because I wasn’t allowed two spares. During that accounting class (which I wasn’t great at) I realized I wanted to do photography full time & be my own boss of my own company. With college applications looming, I decided to take the leap and go for a career that I knew I would love. I went to Algonquin College for my bachelor's in photography and I expanded to weddings, families, newborns, events, and basically any other type of portrait photography I could do.

When I am not shooting, I am at home with my daughter Ariella and hanging out with my partner Jacob and our cute (but annoying) cat Odin, probably binge-watching something on Netflix. We are a young family, in our late twenties who enjoys the simple days of hanging out together or going to the gym together.

As a photographer, I take pride in the fact that not only can I photograph all your special wedding day memories, but I can also bustle a gown, arrange flowers, show you how to put on boutonnieres, fix a curl, show you how to cut your cake, and be the go-to person for your wedding day needs!

I have worked in almost every section of the wedding industry from bridal shops, to floral shops, to event planning, and finally photography. I want to be able to be your go-to person on your day because being your photographer means I will be the vendor you spend the most time with. This is also why our personalities and vibes need to mesh because it will be me and my associates that you spend most of your wedding day with.

I am so excited to meet my future brides + grooms, I am also excited about your wedding! 

Looking forward to chatting with you more about your wedding photography needs!

Cheers!

Samantha Marie