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Sam Reed Photo

Would recommendRetreats | Ocean City, NJ

2Verified reviews
5.0Average overall
5.0Average safety
100%Recommend for queer + BIPOC
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Felt safe + welcome100%

Recommend for queer + BIPOC photographers100%

Worth the price100%

Matched the marketing100%

Would tell a friend to go100%

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What people said about Sam Reed Photo

5.0September 2026

Heirloom Retreats

Annette | Model

Felt safe: YesRecommends for queer + BIPOC: YesWorth the price: Yes

I love everything about the location! If the weather was in our favor it would’ve been top tier to relax on the beach after a shoot like this, but no control over weather.

What happened

I’ve modeled with the photographer before, when she asked me to shoot two concepts (boudoir bridal & pjs) I was so excited! She helped prepare the outfits for me, provided me my own room and private bathroom. Made sure I was fed and gave me perfect timing where all I had to do was show up and pose for all the photographers at scheduled times with a 1.5h long break in between each shoot. During the photo shoot all the photographers were so amazing and friendly, it gave me such a self-esteem booster. I’ve modeled in my earlier years, but to be complimented and noticed for my skills obtained, it was like riding a bike and the energy was electric! I wish everyone could experience a retreat like this. It was comfortable, planned thoughtfully and accommodating! FIVE STARS FOR GREAT VIBES 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Advice for the host

I’d only probably recommend a possible catering company? (nothing crazy!) I didn’t know exactly how to go about cleaning up after meals, but did my best to minimize the mess in the kitchen sink and utilize the cleaning products provided, but with a larger group, found myself just helping with putting their dishes away too to help as much as I could.

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5.0September 2026

Heirloom Retreats

Brendi | Model

Felt safe: YesRecommends for queer + BIPOC: YesWorth the price: Yes

My husband Carlo and I modeled for her beach wedding shoot in Ocean City, NJ and it was such a DREAM!! Sam was so friendly, communicative, and professional before, during, and after the shoot. The shoot details also matched the moodboard so well and included amazing things we've never seen before like a whole floral piece for the lapel and a purse bouquet! The vibes were immaculate and Sam was an incredible host. We'd absolutely be honored to model again for her in a heartbeat!

Advice for the host

Nothing - 100/10 would definitely model for Sam again in a heartbeat!!

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