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About

Specializing in documenting intimate weddings, Darling Mine Photography is a business based in Niagara Falls, Ontario. With a photojournalistic approach, Darling Mine's team will allow your day to unfold organically so that natural emotions can be captured. Darling Mine's images reflect contemporary and photojournalistic styles of photography.

Darling Mine takes a very limited number of weddings per year to ensure the best possible client experience. Book early to ensure your date is available

Services offered

Couples can choose from several wedding collections that include high resolution images and a complimentary engagement session. Engagement sessions can also be booked separately. Smaller collections are also available for elopements.

Pre-set wedding collections include the following: -

  • Continuous hours of coverage
  • A second photographer
  • Professionally edited images in high resolution on a custom USB for you to print and share
  • An online viewing gallery for 30 days

Couples can also add albums, prints, canvases, and more options to any collection. The business has liability insurance.

Areas covered

Darling Mine Photography offers photography services in Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, St. Catharines, Welland, Thorold, Fort Erie, Port Colborne, Hamilton, Grimsby, GTA, Toronto, Ontario, and all of Canada.

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Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

One event per day
2nd shooter
Engagement shoot
High-res
Liability insurance

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital files
Prints

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$2,450

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

One event per day
2nd shooter
Digital files
Engagement shoot
High-res

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$3,500

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

One event per day
2nd shooter
Digital files
Engagement shoot
High-res
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Reviews for Darling Mine Photography

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Mwilson J. Sent on 26/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer ever

Samantha is not only an incredible person but also a phenomenal photographer! My Husband and I booked two engagement sessions with her and we were blown away by the moments she captured between us. My Husband is very shy and it is difficult to capture him smiling on camera... Samantha worked her magic and captured some beautiful smiles between my Husband and I. The first time we met with Samantha we had never done a photoshoot so we were a bit nervous. Samantha calm and kind approach helped us have an amazing time. Samantha takes great creative pictures too! In one session we used a Canadian Flag and in another we blew Dandelions together. Thank you so much Samantha! We love you and think you're amazing! We will definitely book with Sam again!
Albert
Albert Sent on 07/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

More than you would expect!

Sam from Darling Mine was amazing. From our first impression, she was very friendly, easy to get along with and passionate about her work. From initially asking for a quote to having Sam and her partner Jess be with us on our special day, we can't recommend her enough! She was very supportive throughout our hectic day and guests even commented on how efficient and professional she was.

You'll be in the best hands with Sam!
Tesla
Tesla B. Sent on 17/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

There is no one better!

We were fortunate enough to have worked with Samantha three times: our engagement photos, our COVID mini-wedding in 2020, and then our full reception in 2022! She was so incredibly patient, understanding and flexible during the pandemic, and was always responsive to our questions. But most importantly are photos are INCREDIBLE. She and her team captured so many beautiful moments throughout our wedding that I am so thankful we will cherish forever. If you are looking for someone who will capture moments big and small, Samantha is the right one for you! Everyone has been blown away at the photos! She made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera, including my brother in law who has ASD and typically does not like to have his photo taken. Nothing ever felt too posed, and the photos all capture who we are as a couple. I could keep rambling on but you get the point! She's the best! Hire her and you will have a lifetime of stunning photos to look back on.
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Samantha R. Sent on 22/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Experience!!

Sam of Darling Mine and her assistant Jess were absolutely PERFECT for our wedding day. Sam and I met and instantly clicked. Having her there for all the most intimate moments of the day was just seamless. I told her we wanted mostly candid shots, as we aren’t huge fans of posed photos and she absolutely nailed it. Our photos are amazing and capture the feelings and vibe of the day so perfectly. I can’t recommend her enough!!!
Jen
Jen P. Sent on 15/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the BEST!

Samantha without a doubt was our only choice of photographer after our initial meeting with her. Her style and love for capturing life authentically is what reeled us in from the start. She is a TRUE artist in the industry. We are SOO grateful that she agreed to capture our engagement session and our big day! We felt so comfortable working with her and she produced images that we will forever cherish. With every little detail expertly crafted and planned, Samantha ensured to be professional, keep our wild wedding party in line and produced breathtaking images of us all that showed our true sappy selves. We can’t wait to continue working with her in the future!!! We will always highly recommend her. She’s SIMPLY THE BEST!!!
Taylor
Taylor Z. Sent on 04/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Captured the experience and emotions

Samantha is a wonderful human with an amazing soul! I felt relaxed with her immediately, and felt like old friends. She helped us with so many details, and made planning stress free and enjoyable. Day of, she kept the pictures flowing and everything was cohesive and professional. I feel she went above and beyond my expectations, and accommodated our needs wonderfully. If you want to remember how your wedding day felt, and not just looked, Samantha is the one!
Andrea
Andrea P. Sent on 26/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Can't go wrong!

Our experience with Sam has been nothing short of heaven sent! She has been with us since our engagement shoot back in 2019 and bore with us through the pandemic and helped us stay calm. Having her at our wedding felt like we were with just another member of the family. You will not regret hiring her!
Candace
Candace Sent on 04/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience

Samantha goes above and beyond for her couples. She is a photographer who brings all of her experience and channels it to create not only amazing photos, but an amazing wedding day itself. She has a great eye, and an even better listening ear for her clients. I can honestly say that without Samantha's help and heart, planning my wedding would have been so so much harder. She helped make our day together so meaningful, and I seriously can't thank her enough!! 5 years later, and I still swoon over my wedding album!! If you want a photographer who cares deeply, and is an expert in their craft, look no further. Samantha is the best!!!
Noelle
Noelle C. Sent on 16/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The best photographer ever!

Samantha is no doubt the BEST photographer we have ever met. Shes extremely personable, which makes the sessions so fun and comfortable, very professional and talented. Each photo leaves us breathless. Any event in the near future we will definitely return to Samantha to help capture our event. Thank you for all of your amazing work!! We hope to work with you again soon in the future!
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Alison S. Sent on 24/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous experience!

While she is a Niagara-based photographer, Samantha was more than happy to shoot our downtown Toronto wedding, and my husband and I had a great experience working with her. We were looking for a photographer to document our whole wedding day and wanted more than just posed photos. She did a great job of this, with the perfect mix of portraits and candid shots. Upon our first meeting, Samantha immediately put us at ease in front of the camera and was flexible and supportive throughout, offering her expertise but understanding our preferences. We absolutely adore our photos and can't stop looking at them to relive our big day. Thank you Samantha!
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Awards

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Darling Mine Photography Real Weddings

Taylor & Ryder
83 Photos · 30/Oct/2021
Noelle Cyr & AJ Merrick
7 Photos · 12/Sep/2020
Lauren & Kashyap
140 Photos · 04/May/2019
Marika & Matt
83 Photos · 02/Feb/2019
Amanda & Mark
81 Photos · 06/May/2017
Krystal & Chris
80 Photos · 17/Oct/2015

Meet the team

Samantha
Samantha
Wedding Photographer

Hi! My name is Samantha and I am the face behind the camera at Darling Mine Photography. I've been documenting my own life as long as I can remember and began professionally shooting about 13 years ago. Weddings was something I fell madly in love with about 10 years ago - so many incredible emotional moments and sweet couples with love stories that went beyond just the one day.

I am thankful to be chosen to be there for each of my couples and their wonderful families and friends. It's an honour to be there to document these fleeting moments and details. I use a documentary approach to a wedding day, focusing on the relationships and connections you have with each other and your loved ones.

I can't wait to chat and hope that I can be a good fit for you!

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