i'm so glad you're here!
boy mama, christian, birth trauma survivor and advocate
If I'm not slightly overwhelmed by all that motherhood has to offer (both good and bad), you can usually find me walking along the ocean searching for whatever I can find and breathing in every bit of salt air. You'll usually see either my husband or I with our son in tow as we literally walk for miles along the shoreline. Thankfully, I think Malachi got a little bit of us in him and doesn't seem to mind the adventure!
WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO
In short, 2022 was a hard but equally rewarding year for us. I was diagnosed with a rare, life threatening condition called complete placenta previa at 20 weeks pregnant. I now consider myself a birth trauma survivor and enjoy connecting with other mamas who have gone through similar situations.
While 2022 bought one of the hardest things I've ever gone through, it also bought me the best gift imaginable- our son. Since my experience, I have felt reignited to seek each and every thing in life that brings me joy and happiness; one of those being photography. I look forward to meeting you and getting to serve you. It is my desire to provide you with stunning, captivating images that will bring you joy for a lifetime. I want to capture you and your family as you are in this season of life so that you never forget these special moments.
-Sam
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1. We try to keep our eyes focused on Jesus in everything we do. For all of the blessings we've been given and experienced, He has been at the center of it all. We love sharing that same joy with others.
2. We are head over heels about our sweet Malachi (Mal for short). He's something truly something special and we know he's going to change the world.
3. It's not hard to see how our marriage has been tested over the past decade. We've definitely had our ups and downs but ultimately know that those are what have shaped us into who we are today. Although we've experienced some really challenging things, we wouldn't change it for anything.
fun facts
more about me
Things I find most important in my life...
MY COFFEE ORDER
pretty much any espresso speciality drink that has caramel, mocha,
and/or hazelnut syrups over ice - local coffee shops are a must!
Our Son
Marriage
Jesus
TATTOOS
I have quite a few and I LOVE them. Each one has a special meaning or was inspired by a big event in my life. I am finishing up my full sleeve and have 3 others.
Jesus
Marriage
Our Son
Our Son
Marriage
Jesus
IF I COULD ONLY EAT ONE FOOD FOREVER
If I could eat only one thing forever it would probably be some type of Mexican dish. I absolutely love anything Mexican whether its authentic or the more "Americanized" version. I'll take it all!
Session Day
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Then we wait!
I'll be in contact a month or so before our session together. My last little bit of communication to you will include your final invoice, important reminders, and we'll go over session day details such as weather, meeting location, etc.
On the books
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Let's get you booked.
I will create a personalized client dashboard where you can pay your invoice & sign the contract. Once we take care of those 2 things- you are official!
You will then have access to my custom created Family Guide & Styling Guide!
Inquire
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Send me a message using my Contact Form found on my website.
Make sure to include where you will be staying, the number of people in your family, and the dates you are available for a session.
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