Our Story
In April 2017, while finishing up at Penn State, I put the money I made from working in the hospitality industry towards a camera, monopod, and computer. While finishing up my degrees in Hospitality and Film, I rented equipment from the university and began shooting events and sessions.
My sister, Catherine began working with me, shooting photography, while I shot video at our first wedding as Samantha Malizia Films. We covered over 35 sessions and events together, including our first 4 weddings, most in State College, PA. About a year later, my fiancé, Evan joined the team and we moved to Bridgeville, PA (right outside of Pittsburgh).
Samantha Malizia Films is a family who love, not only working together but being together. We LOVE bringing that relaxed, joyful and excited energy to our clients! Whether it is for our couples on their wedding days, families at their portrait sessions, or seniors at their shoots, we believe that your photography and videography should be an experience and one that you love! We hope that when you work with us, you feel that your photo or video experience is not something you had to get through, but something you FREAKING LOVED doing with us! You deserved to be jazzed!
Other Things: 1. Never be afraid to chat with any of us! We love getting to know people and answering questions! 2. We find comfort in people. If you’re that way and you ever feel nervous about the camera, take a look at the person or people surrounding you! They’re amazing, and you look your best when you’re smiling at them! 3. Even the small moments are big deals. Don’t take them for granted!