Sam O'Keefe Photography

Sam O'Keefe Photography Sam O'Keefe is mid-Missouri photographer who specializes in portraits, weddings and family photography.

He worked full-time as a photographer for more than 20 years. Now it’s a fun side gig to help people document their milestones. Sam discovered his love of photography and journalism in his sophomore year of high school and spent 2.5 years as a member of the Rolla High School newspaper. He believes in honest photographs without the need for digital manipulation, which was emphasized during his educ

ation at the University of Missouri Journalism School. He moved to South Carolina with what he could fit into a Toyota Corolla, and worked in Virginia before returning home to Missouri after 3.5 years. He loves people and good conversation as much as he does photography and animals. He's photographed everything from presidential candidates, professional athletes and community vigils, to pet portraits and a wealth of landscapes across the globe.

Had the best time photographing Laura and her handsome pup, Chief 🍁🐾 Peak fall color + golden light =  magicIf you’ve be...
11/06/2025

Had the best time photographing Laura and her handsome pup, Chief 🍁🐾

Peak fall color + golden light = magic

If you’ve been thinking about getting fall photos, now’s the time — the leaves won’t last much longer! Message me to grab a spot while the colors are still showing off. 📸✨

It's been a joy to witness this family grow through the years. Thank you to Tara Stone and Fred for allowing me into the...
11/05/2025

It's been a joy to witness this family grow through the years. Thank you to Tara Stone and Fred for allowing me into their lives and asking me to document these precious years.

🎉 FALL PHOTO SPECIAL 🎉Oct 1 - Nov 30:📸 $100 mini sessions (30 mins)Great for:👨‍👩‍👧 Family pics🐾 Pet portraits🎃 Halloween...
10/01/2025

🎉 FALL PHOTO SPECIAL 🎉
Oct 1 - Nov 30:
📸 $100 mini sessions (30 mins)

Great for:
👨‍👩‍👧 Family pics
🐾 Pet portraits
🎃 Halloween costumes
💌 Holiday card photos

Limited spots available — book yours today! 🍂

What you present vs. who you are. After weeks of knowing I wanted to update my professional portrait, I finally made it ...
09/29/2025

What you present vs. who you are. After weeks of knowing I wanted to update my professional portrait, I finally made it happen. (Need a new headshot? Hit me up!)

Last week I got a haircut (okay, a 2-inch trim), and it was now or never for the photo update. The perks of working from home full-time mean gym shorts are my official work uniform, and my lunch breaks are dog walks.

I had the absolute pleasure of photographing my incredibly talented friend, Olivia, as we brought her jazz magic to life...
09/17/2025

I had the absolute pleasure of photographing my incredibly talented friend, Olivia, as we brought her jazz magic to life in the studio.
From the colorful spotlight to the soulful expressions, we worked to capture the vibe of being on stage, where Liv truly shines as a musician. Shout out to the local Vidwest Studios for having the space for local photographers to work.

Meet Eliza — a TRYPS kid turned high school senior with style for days and the sweetest personality to match. We had a b...
09/08/2025

Meet Eliza — a TRYPS kid turned high school senior with style for days and the sweetest personality to match. We had a blast exploring downtown Columbia for her senior photoshoot!

👻 Just woke up from a bad dream… turns out I still take photos. Nightmares fade, but the love for photography doesn’t. 2...
09/02/2025

👻 Just woke up from a bad dream… turns out I still take photos. Nightmares fade, but the love for photography doesn’t.

20 years of full-time experience, one year off, and now I’m back to shooting as my side hustle. Let’s create something together. 📸

Shelby Miller and Joe wanted a quick photo update with their littles, Clark and Laine—so we met at Columbia’s Shelter Ga...
05/15/2025

Shelby Miller and Joe wanted a quick photo update with their littles, Clark and Laine—so we met at Columbia’s Shelter Gardens and made magic in no time! ✨📸

This 30-minute session was full of giggles, curiosity, and sweet family moments. Proof that even the busiest families can squeeze in a little memory-making without the stress. 💛

Just in time for Mother’s Day, I had the joy of photographing this sweet new chapter for Mallory and Tony — welcoming ba...
05/08/2025

Just in time for Mother’s Day, I had the joy of photographing this sweet new chapter for Mallory and Tony — welcoming baby Margaret to the world!!!!! Big brother August is already rocking his new role, and the love in this family is something special.

Happy (early) Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there — especially Mallory, who now has double the love in her arms.

Drone flight at sunset over our new neighborhood in Columbia, Missouri.
01/12/2025

Drone flight at sunset over our new neighborhood in Columbia, Missouri.

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