Buffalo NY Photographer

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SH Portraits provides location photography in Buffalo & WNY for babies, children, families and maternity with a special focus on newborn photography.  A limited number of weddings, family reunions and other special events are also booked each year.

Samara is a member of the Professional Photographers of America & the Buffalo Niagara Professional Photographers.

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mr. c – buffalo ny newborn photographer

February 4th, 2012

Three Things:
1 – Seriously stylin’ in his little tie. Love it!
2 – I could have snuggled him all day. I love that sweet soft newborn skim. Yummy!
3 – He loves his sleep!

So wonderful meeting you both and your new little guy!

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blog carousel – alternative cameras – buffalo ny child family baby photographer

January 22nd, 2012

Wow it has been way too long since I have participated in one of these awesome blog carousels! This month the theme is “alternative cameras” – which for me means the use of my iphone 4 as my camera. I use it for documenting everyday life in my family – it is always in my pocket and readily available – which with 5 small kiddos and the constant running around is a necessity. In fact up until this past Christmas, I didn’t even own a point and shoot camera (I did finally purchase a Canon S95 and love it!).

If I just counted correctly I have 21, yes 21, camera apps on my iphone 4. I have linked each of the apps I mention below to the app store for easy finding, just click on the app name!

This first one with the sunset – is from using the app Snapseed and then the image below is is from opening the same picture into a fun app called Percolator.

Like I said I love capturing just everyday moments with my iphone. The morning light in my bedroom with the baby, an afternoon playing outside on bikes (in January. . . .in Buffalo I may add!), and a quiet moment with two of my boys laughing on the couch together. The apps used here are Snapseed and Hipstamatic.

I love taking photos of me with my kids with the iphone too and they (usually) think it is a blast. Of course – the furry members of our family are never excluded in the picture taking process either. . .Ben the Boston and the new addition, Ellie the Goldendoodle. Ben LOVES to pull his bed to wherever the sunlight is, I really love that photo because it is so him. We just picked up Ellie on Friday so this was her first photo at home – then me and the little man hanging out and my daughter and myself at her first concert. Apps used – Shake It Photo, Camera+ and Snapseed.

Please now take a ride on over to my friend Julie Tauro, Kitchener Waterloo child and family photographer‘s website and see how she interpreted this great theme!

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little man – amherst ny & buffalo ny newborn photographer

January 22nd, 2012

Love this little guy. He was a total trooper sleeping through each pose. What made the session even more awesome – was Dad watching in through Facetime. Seriously how cool right?!

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happy birthday – buffalo ny baby photographer

January 22nd, 2012

Three Things:
1 – Love. Love. Love. How this gorgeous little one hams it up.
2 – The eyes – oh the eyes, so so pretty.
3 – So much fun with the frilly tutu and necklace. Let’s just be honest – girl clothes are far better than boy clothes!

Thanks so much for a great session guys – it was great to meet you!!

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love is in the air – buffalo & lancaster ny child photographer

January 18th, 2012

I had so much fun with these GORGEOUS kiddos at the mini sessions. I am already planning some ideas for some more mini sessions in the early spring. If you are interested let me know! samara@shportraits.com


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first in 2012 – buffalo & hamburg ny newborn photographer

January 18th, 2012

Three Things:

1 – Proof that a newborn doesn’t have to be 5 days old for their session to be perfect and gorgeous! Little E here is 2 1/2 weeks :-)
2 – Most. Perfect. Lips. Ever. xoxo
3 – I was blessed with great light, a gorgeous baby, an awesome Mom and a super cool Grandma so really – how could I have gone wrong?

Congratulations!!

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Love Me Mini Sessions – Buffalo NY Child Photography Special

January 3rd, 2012

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first christmas – buffalo ny twins / baby photographer

December 13th, 2011

How stinking cute are these little guys?! Love them all dolled up in their First Christmas jammies. So much fun doing a little studio things to mix life up a bit. Enjoy Mom & Dad!!

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little pretty – kenmore ny & buffalo newborn photographer

December 11th, 2011

Love this little sweetie, she has the most perfect little lips and eyelashes. I love her itsy bitsy, delicate features. Simply gorgeous – and a pretty awesome Christmas gift I’d say!

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hello gorgeous – amherst ny baby photographer

December 10th, 2011

Three Things:
1 – Isn’t she beautiful?! Her eyes are just amazing.
2 – Love her feisty, I’m one and want to do my own thing, little self. Girls are so. much. fun.
3 – I think I found Mycah a girlfriend. haha