I'm Samantha! I grew up attached to my camera. Film and darkrooms will always have a special place in my heart, but digital is so convenient! How did I get here? Like a lot of people, I wasn't thrilled with how traditional portrait sessions turned out- you know, those stiff, awkward poses that just look like you’re holding your breath and trying not to move. These poses used to be necessary! It once took 15 seconds to create an image. Now? Fractions of a second. Moving aroun

How many times in your life do you have professional makeup done? Unless your career requires it, the typical adult uses this service for one occasion: weddings. And while that's special and beautiful, that's not what I want your boudoir experience to be about. I Want You to See You I want you to look at your images and feel beautiful as you show up daily. I don't want you to think "wow, I look great when someone else does my hair and makeup." The idea is to build confidence

When most people think of boudoir photography, they picture a studio with backdrops. But there's another option: bringing the session to you. Here's why an at-home boudoir session might be the perfect choice. Comfort There's something special about being photographed in your own space. You feel more at ease quicker. Your home is already your comfort zone-why leave it to create intimate, vulnerable images? Skip the Pre-Session Stress No packing stress. Forget about triple-chec

Find out a bit more about what to expect along the way and what the timeline from inquiry to holding your album will look like. Step 1: Consultation Typically a few days from request The first step is completely optional- take a few minutes to chat with me about your session. Ask any questions. Share anything you'd like me to know. I'll get to know you a bit, and can better tailor your session to you. Step 2: Session Booking Typically 1-6 months out Visit my calendars for av

The day is finally here! I hope the planning process so far has been helpful and that you're feeling excited (and maybe a little nervous- that's totally normal!). Before We Meet You packed your outfits the night before and have directions ready if we're meeting at a location. (Not having to pack is a great reason to choose an at-home session!) First things first: get ready as you normally would. This is about capturing you, so stick to your usual routine. When We Meet We'll m