Hey y'all! I'm Samantha!
About Samantha
Hi, beautiful! I’m Samantha: a photographer, mom & wife.
I fell in love with photography as a teen but began my business when covid first started and have since grown it into a full-time career photographing joyful clients!
But, there's a whole lot more to me than the love for beautiful photos and business...so let's dive in!
Some fun facts about me:
1 - I will be you hype girl through your whole session!
2 - I love Jesus! He's first in my heart & I hope that you feel his love through me.
3 - I love minimalism & I've really enjoyed clearing the
clutter from my home.
4 - I love hanging out with my kids and learning their teen lingo.
5 - I have a dream to ride in a hot air balloon above
mountains at sunrise
6 - I can't wait to work with you & learn more about you!
If you would had told me 10 years ago that I’d have the opportunity to be a full-time photographer and business owner, I would have laughed. Because, the thing is, a few years ago I was a busy stay at home mom trying to keep my head above water raising little ones and making sure all their homeschooling requirements were satisfied. My life was a constant race between cleaning the house, taking care of kids, getting them to their classes, meetups, events & making sure to hold down the fort while my husband traveled with the military. The thought of being an entrepreneur seemed daunting and far off, if not impossible.
BUT, EVERYTHING CHANGED WHEN I DECIDED TO TAKE THE LEAP OF FAITH AND DIVE INTO PHOTOGRAPHY.
Maybe the stay at home mom life I committed to wasn’t where I was supposed to be. Maybe, just maybe, the path I had planned wasn't the only option. So, one morning, I made a HUGE decision: I was buying a camera, pursuing this crazy, unattainable, unaffordable dream full time and continuing to stay home & raise my babies. I was going to chase after those dreams like a crazy person. It worked! Here I am serving my senior clients & their families daily. Every day, I am deeply thankful for the opportunity to pursue my passion by serving and loving my clients.
2004
The year that I graduated high school. All throughout high school I loved taking photos of all my friends & having my pictures taken!
2007
The year that I became a mama! This is the year that one of my biggest dreams came true! I spent a lot of time taking pictures of my sweet baby!
2013
The year that I married the love of my life! It was the best decision I could have made! He's my biggest supporter!
2018
The year that I moved across the country to California due to my husband's military orders.
2020
The year that I took the leap to build this wonderful business serving seniors & their families!
2021
The year that I had my first neck surgery as my spinal canal was closing in on itself & I would have been paralyzed had it gotten worse.
2023
The year that I decided I wanted to focus on seniors in my business. It's also the year that I had bilateral knee surgery, my husband had wrist surgery & I had my 2nd neck surgery.
2024
The year that I went back to school to work on getting my bachelor's degree in Christian leadership. I've also had the most senior sessions this year!
A peak into my life in the PNW:
I am a mom to two teenagers as well as a cute little eight year old! I'm a wife to my better half, Brad (seriously he's amazing). They are my inspirations in life and my photography. I am a military spouse, I homeschool my kiddos, and I'm a woman who loves Jesus.
I am a senior & portrait photographer who captures special memories in life’s precious moments. I have always loved taking pictures of wonderful clients like you! I am excited to work with you and give you photos that you will treasure forever. I believe that good photography not only captures the beauty on the outside, but done right, can capture the beauty on the inside.
I have learned from some amazing professionals to include Brittany Bruce, Naomi Duncan, Emily Supiot and Hope Taylor . When I am not learning from them I am doing research on photography or I'm out practicing to keep growing & becoming the best I can be.
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