Behind the Lens:

Meet Samantha Marshall

Samantha Marshall, MBA, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, CBC

With over 15 years of professional photography experience, Samantha is celebrated for her ability to photograph people and moments with ease and authenticity—from polished headshots to heartfelt weddings. Her documentary-inspired style focuses on capturing genuine connection, natural expression, and the moments that truly matter, allowing each subject’s personality and joy to shine through.

An award-winning photographer with work published both regionally and internationally—including O, The Oprah Magazine—Samantha is the creative force behind Studio 151 Photography and Sweet Memories Photography. Beyond her work behind the camera, she is a trusted mentor and respected leader within the photography community.

Her passion for photography extends well beyond the studio. A dedicated educator and former president of the Loudoun Photography Club, Samantha remains actively involved in regional arts and community initiatives, always seeking ways to make photography more accessible and meaningful for others.

Located in the heart of Loudoun County in Sterling, Virginia, Studio 151 Photography offers a warm, welcoming space for individual and group sessions. The studio is fully equipped for commissioned work and provides customized solutions for corporate clients, all within a setting surrounded by local amenities—making it an ideal place to capture life’s most important moments.

A woman with curly red hair, glasses, wearing a brown fuzzy coat, yellow top, navy jeans, and brown shoes, sitting on a concrete step between a brick wall and a textured white wall, holding a camera, smiling.
A camera placed on a cluttered table with open magazines, some showing colorful photos and articles, people flipping through pages, and a computer monitor and mouse in the background.
A woman with red hair and glasses sitting on a window sill inside a loft with brick and wooden wall, holding a camera, next to a white side table with a lamp and a potted plant, city skyline visible outside.