In mid-October, Patrick and I took a drive up to State College after a wedding for two beautiful engagement sessions!  It’s always wonderful to be able to head back to the place where we met and to celebrate with amazing couples!  Jen and Mike had a sunrise engagement at the beautiful arboretum on Penn State’s […]

We are so incredibly thrilled that Ashley & Alex’s wedding day has been featured on The Knot!  They had so many stunning details to share wedding inspiration with other brides.  Link to the article here. Here is the feature: “Penn State University alums Ashley Bennett (25 and a community marketing manager) and Alexander Palmer (27 […]

As a Penn State Alumni myself, I always love an excuse to head up to State College.  When Ashley contacted me about shooting her and Alex’s big day, I was so thrilled.  Ashley and I had a women’s studies class together one semester up at State.  She is such a bright and charismatic person.  On […]

2014 was one heck of a year for Samantha Jay Photography!  It was great to have an opportunity and sit down with all of the images I was lucky enough to create this year.  I selected some favorites from Bridal, Groom Portraits, Ceremony, Bridal Party, Bride and Groom Portraits, Details and Reception.  I can’t thank […]