Sam is the BEST. The only guy I trust to take my personal and business photos. His photos are honest, not overblown or fake. I've used others and just can't use anyone else at this point. He's been taking my photos for 7 years in a row (I do them annually) -- Also, his sessions are very relaxed and not as "set up" as some photographers so... his process allows for more better and representative photos. Highly Recommend!! read more

If you're in need of professional head shots, use Sam. Period. He's easy to work with, has great experience doing corporate shoots, and blends professionalism with a creative touch. Communication was seamless from start to finish. He was quick to understand the style I was aiming for and provided great direction. During the session, Sam really showed his expertise and made the whole process enjoyable. His demeanor and personality put me at ease in front of the camera and resulted in great shots! The turnaround time was quick, and the quality was excellent. I'd highly recommend Sam for anyone who wants a set of professional head shots that don't look like everything else out there. read more

Sam was super accommodating and expedited a professional photo for me. We shot at his house in a studio in the back. Although the requirements for my shot were a little odd, Sam used photoshop to make sure everything matched the specs requested. He's not only a great photographer but also a really nice dude. Highly recommended. read more

If you're looking for a highly experienced, easy-going photographer, who does #bomb work - search no more! I am SO happy I came across GoodHuman and Sam is so nice and was super reasonable and easy to work with! I really appreciate the headshots he did for me, they came out perfect! Highly recommend! P.S. He is also very responsive and gets back in no time. read more

Great guy! Amazing job!! Very friendly but professional at the same time. Shooting session went very relaxed and casual. Work is fast too. I got the files earlier than I expected. Highly recommend Sam for your portrait photos! read more

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I wish there was an option for more stars here. Sam is very experienced and wonderful with people. He is confident in what he does. This allows him to give time and attention to the models and our team. He has a great eye. The combination of these things results in high quality photos. When we work with Sam and his team we know what to expect. The best! Sam truly is a good human. read more

Sam is an amazing photographer, technically, but the thing that really struck me when we worked together was his ability to understand the nuances of a project right away and execute efficiently. He worked so well with me and my staff to get the best pics of us and our space for our website. He was kinda perfect. He's also a great guy and fun to work with! read more

Sam is the man....when it comes to headshots and professional photography. Fun, lighthearted and a master at making you feel at ease and getting the right expressions for the shot. Inside a studio or out on the street, Sam's experience and professionalism shines through when it comes to making you look good. Highly recommended. read more

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I arranged corporate headshots for my office and Sam was the perfect choice. He was very responsive, flexible, and the photos turned out great. He made the employees comfortable during the shoot, and did a wonderful job touching up the pictures so they still looked natural. Highly recommend! read more

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Sam is amazing. He's a world-class photographer. His imagery has taken my business to the next level, twice in the past 1.5 years. The last round of images blew my mind. They will no doubt make me much more money than I paid him. You can see the pics at www.Lknows.com. Sam's worth the investment - give him a call. read more

Sam was absolutely Amazing and I believe his background is extensive within photography! Just wow! If you want to have a photo session that is natural and has personality then you need to book with Sam. I wanted to revamp my real estate website and business cards and Sam made me comfortable and it wasn't an uptight photo session. We shot for a bit in his studio and then took a stroll around the neighborhood. Which is great because the outdoors shots were some of my personal favorites. So stop looking and book with Sam! read more

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I've worked with many photographers over the years and by far Sam surpasses them all. He is immensely talented and incredibly artistic. He's traveled the world and because of those diverse experiences he brings a creative eye with unique perspective behind the lens. He's a true professional and one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. I look forward to working with him again on the next project. Make sure to check out his amazing portfolio of work and give him a call; I guarantee he will exceed your expectations! read more

The experience working with Sam Diephuis was AMAZING. I'm over-the-moon excited about my photos!!! The goal of my photoshoot was to create Hero Imagery for my website. I'm in an investor in startup companies + consultant working on establishing my personal brand. The biggest difference working with Sam was just how comfortable he made me feel. I've never been particularly photogenic... and often feel uncomfortable being in front of the camera. Sam is so personable & easy going. His demeanor made me super comfortable - to the point that I almost forgot my picture was being taken. We did the photoshoot in Downtown LA. Sam kept us walking from location-to-location to capture TONS of different looks (i.e. exposed brick, cool metal backgrounds, street art, etc). The crew was really nimble & efficient (Sam + assistant + hair/makeup) - allowing us to fully maximize our time together. Over the course of the shoot, we took more than 2,000 photos. Afterwards, Sam helped me select the best ones. I left the experience with 10 INCREDIBLE photos + an additional 15-20 images that I'm excited to share on social media. If you're looking to build out your personal brand, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND working with Sam Diephuis & Good Human!!! read more

I've never had headshots before, and know nothing about the procedure, but Sam made it really easy from the beginning. He made his schedule flexible to be able to fit me in for both dating profile pictures and more professional head shot pictures. The pictures came out great. I don't know how he does it (it seems kinda like magic), but I'm pretty sure Sam can make anyone look good. On top of being a great photographer, Sam is also I dare say, a Hella Goodhuman. read more

Sam is seriously the coolest most professional photographer I've ever worked with (and I've worked with a couple) he's so clear with his direction and doesn't make you feel rushed ! Showed up on time he said it would take about 2hrs for the shoot and he was right on time ... positively motivated and coached me to look like the best version of myself ! Didn't feel nervous at all he makes you feel so comfortable and beautiful ! Thank you Sam for again making my visions come alive and hopefully gravitate lots of NEW CLIENTS !!!!! Will recommend him in a heartbeat to anybody who wants to look their BEST!!!!! read more

Good Human and Sam Deiphuis are excellent in catering to many different photography needs. Hard working and easy to communicate with I throughly recommend using them, in particular for head shots and other work related photography. Over the years of dealing with Sam and team, I have found them consistent and always a pleasure to deal with. read more

I can't speak highly enough about Good Human and the work Sam Diephuis and his team do. Not only have I hired them to do headshots for me and my team, but I have also worked with them on various photo and video projects. They are hard-working, friendly, responsible, and best of all, talented! I recommend Sam to anyone who asks me for a great photographer. Sam is also just a fun, kind, personable guy to work with- he puts my clients at ease and earns their trust and that shows in the results! read more

I needed a professional headshot done but I'm also the kind of person who hates and dread having pictures taken. Sam of GoodHuman Photography was amazing! I felt completely comfortable and at ease from the moment I met him. Sam was able to capture my personality and the photos look natural and not at all forced. Color me surprised - I actually had fun during the photo shoot! Aside from just being a good human, Sam's an awesome photographer and works magic with his camera. Highly recommended! read more

Sam Diephuis is a fantastic photographer. I've had the privilege of working with him on a variety of projects and shoots and he always brings his strongest game. As well as being technically strong and kitted out, he arrives with the best energy and gets the most natural results out of people. He's extraordinarily kind and accommodating, and I can't wait to hire him again. read more

Sam is really great to work with -- prompt and friendly communication, super easy going and high quality photographs. I would definitely use him again, A++ read more

We worked with Sam for images of our team and facilities. He went beyond expectations and delivered the most wonderful photos. All of the people he photographed said he was great to work with and he made them feel comfortable when camera shy. Highly recommend him for any and all photo projects that need a highly skilled photographer! read more

I am the world's most camera shy person, thus a terrible subject. That didn't stop Sam from getting great shots of me, though. First, he made me feel very comfortable and distracted me with conversation and before I knew it the shoot was over and I had survived. This guy is practically a magician and my husband and I both really enjoyed the conversation with Sam too. read more

Sam of Good Human Photography was great. We scheduled an initial session with several executives in our office. He was flexible, responsive, professional but not stuffy - the experience was everything we were looking for. We have worked with him a few times since that initial session and will continue to. He does an awesome job! read more

My husband and I had our professional photos taken by Sam and couldn't be happier and have enjoyed the process more. His work is beautiful and because he's so talented it's a relaxed and easy experience. My husband HATES having his picture taken and he said he actually likes the pictures a lot and that it was fun. This speaks VOLUMES!!! Sam is a delight and we will always always always hire him in the future. I think it's beneficial to know that I was not asked to write any review, but I loved working with him so much that I felt his talents should be shared. Another tip we had Crystal at www. golden-glow-beauty.com do the makeup and she is INCREDIBLE! read more

Sam took head shots for the partners at the firm I work at, and they came out great. He made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera and worked with each person to get the very best shots. Would recommend to anyone for either professional or personal needs. read more

I really liked the approach of Good Human towards shooting for us. Professional, yet friendly, they really helped us. We called in for one project, and ended up having tons of other projects with them. The main guy who shot with us, Sam, is absolutely great. He is really talented and a super nice person. It makes the all experience of photo and marketing so much more pleasurable than what we did in the past. read more

Sam is amazing at what he does! Along with his photography skills, he has fantastic customer service. He is attentive, professional, open to feedback, and partners well with you to make sure you are satisfied with his work. I would highly recommend to anyone who is looking have their special moments captured. read more

Sam is the best! I needed headshots prior to starting a new job and Sam came highly recommended from a colleague and friend of mine. He was great from start to finish. I contacted him through his website and he responded right away, and then fit me in at very short notice to accommodate my schedule and need to have a quick turnaround. He made the experience fun and easy (for someone who hasn't every had formal headshots taken and isn't the most comfortable in front of the camera). I LOVED the pictures and he edited them quickly and beautifully. Great experience. He has my highest recommendation! read more

Good Human Photography, with Sam Diephuis at the helm, is versatile and proficient, running amazing photo shoots indoor, outdoor, at the beach and in the rain, with children and families, professionals, elders and millennials. He's done multiple shoots for the cover story of my magazine. Sam seems so easy-going but he wastes no time and captures emotion, character and vibrancy. He's an unflappable, professional and warm personality, and he and his organization do tremendous work. read more

I work at a well known tech company and we needed some portraits of our team. Sam and his crew delivered above and beyond expectations and were amazing to work with. He really took time to understand us and worked with us to create headshots that matched our brand. I recommend Sam whole-heartedly and he is an awesome human as well! read more

All I can do is rave about Sam and GoodHuman photography. Sam got in touch with me immediately, was very flexible with his schedule, made me totally comfortable, did an amazing job with my photos and charged a very reasonable price. When it came to editing, he was totally open to collaboration and quick with his response. I can't imagine a better overall experience anywhere else! Sam gets my highest recommendation! read more

Sam has a masterful command of camera technology to make the most of lighting, the environment, and his subjects' characteristics - that much you can plainly see from his work product. What you can't see, and what is a huge factor in the great results he produces, is how not only easy, but actually fun he and his crew is to work with. I first met Sam and his crew when they did on-site headshots at my law firm. Sam has an unassuming and easy going personality that puts people at ease such that after chatting for a minute or two, he was able to get on camera genuine, hearty smiles out of stodgy and stressed out attorneys. Headshot day went from being a chore to a nice and fun respite from work. I then hired Sam to do a shoot of my five year old son and me, and that went awesome. We met at a park and it was more like hanging out with a friend than a professional photo shoot. He promptly provided me with the results and worked quickly and easily with me to perfect the shots I wanted. I recommend Sam as your first call for any professional photography needs. read more

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I highly recommend GoodHuman Photography, not only is Sam super nice and friendly to work with, but he is a true professional, and does great work. Sam was the first to call me back after contacting several photographers, and I'm glad we went with him. Not only were the pictures better than expected of our house, but they were edited and delivered the same day as our shoot. I've worked with a lot of photographers and never received finished photos so fast. Can't say enough good things about GoodHuman! read more

Sam of Good Human is the best! I've used him on several occasions and each time he's delivered exceptional photos. He's professional, easy to work with, and an all around great guy. To top it off, he's great at his craft. I often get complimented on my head shots and immediately send people Sam's way. If you're looking for a photographer who will listen to what you want and work to create the image and style you're looking for, Sam's your guy! read more

Sam does a great job. He arrived on time, has a wonderful personality (I Hate being photographed and he made it painless and got me to chill out a little about the whole process) and knows photography. I needed a few good "professional shots" for my work, and he delivered. I highly recommend Sam! I'm in Orange County, not Paris as the profile suggests. read more

Unbelievable work, and a ridiculously easy & enjoyable experience. My wife and I were looking to furnish a new home with some large travel prints when we came upon Sam's stuff online. The imagery speaks for itself so there were no concerns there, but what ultimately stuck with us was the experience. Knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating, Sam listened to the types of imagery we were after (at a high level) and from there he was able to recommend several different types of images that we might be interested in. Many of his recommendations became our final picks. We live across the country in Boston so there were probably easier local routes we could have taken but Sam made the whole process fun and seamless. He was accessible, responsive and extremely diligent in working with us on even the minor details. First class experience throughout. We've now had the prints up for several months and while we've been loving the images, the reaction from guests has surprised even us. People love his work. First thing they ask about when they're in a room with one of the prints. Couldn't be happier with our decision to use Sam--we recommend you do the same! read more