Archive for July, 2011

summer contest winner / buffalo ny baby child family photography

July 30th, 2011

Thanks to everyone that entered the contest, there were 84 entries. . WOW! I am happy to announce that the winner is Melanie Willis. Melanie – please email me samara@shportraits.com to claim your prize and book your session for August or September!
 

Thanks to everyone that entered the contest, there were 84 entries. . WOW! I am happy to announce that the winner is Melanie Willis. Melanie – please email me samara@shportraits.com to claim your prize and book your session for August or September!

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published work / buffalo ny child portrait photography

July 29th, 2011

I was honored to be a part of this weeks Tot Trends Weekly. I have had my work on the cover of this online magazine twice in the past and each time it is always a pleasure – and exciting too. Had to share!
 

I was honored to be a part of this weeks Tot Trends Weekly. I have had my work on the cover of this online magazine twice in the past and each time it is always a pleasure – and exciting too. Had to share!

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happy birthday – buffalo ny baby photographer

July 28th, 2011

Happy Birthday to you! It was so so lovely to see this gorgeous little girl and her equally gorgeous mama last night. . .on her birthday! So awesome to have celebrated with them both. She is just as perfect now as she was when I saw her at just about a week old. I am in love with her hair, the eyelashes, her dimple. . .oh my I could go on and on. Enjoy!
 

Happy Birthday to you! It was so so lovely to see this gorgeous little girl and her equally gorgeous mama last night. . .on her birthday! So awesome to have celebrated with them both. She is just as perfect now as she was when I saw her at just about a week old. I am in love with her hair, the eyelashes, her dimple. . .oh my I could go on and on. Enjoy!

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Buffalo Photography Contest / Buffalo NY Baby Child & Family Photographer

July 26th, 2011

 

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evening light / lancaster ny child photographer buffalo photography

July 24th, 2011

Three Things
1 – Evening light is the best, love it for summer sessions especially
2 – Love that Mom and Dad will be just as silly as me for a great image (and yes it works!)
3 – I love photographing little boys – crazy, silly, running around little boys. Maybe its because I have 4 of my own, but I really think they are my thing and these two were no exception!
 

Three Things
1 – Evening light is the best, love it for summer sessions especially
2 – Love that Mom and Dad will be just as silly as me for a great image (and yes it works!)
3 – I love photographing little boys – crazy, silly, running around little boys. Maybe its because I have 4 of my own, but I really think they are my thing and these two were no exception!

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pet photography – buffalo ny pet portraits

July 22nd, 2011

 

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Blog Carousel – Buffalo NY Baby Portraits Child Family Photographer

July 17th, 2011

So happy it is time again for the monthly photographer carousel, this month is laughter. It has been too long, or at least it seems that way. I feel like summer is slipping away so quickly, like a giant game of tug-of-war and trust me, I am loosing! So so busy these past few weeks yet so many more to look forward to. Despite the craziness that surrounds us all this time of year, take a little while to go through each of the photographers posts. They are all amazing, as if you’d expect anything less!

On to my images here, using my kids again. I love that most about this project, forcing me to photograph my kids in some way. First up is Mycah. I love his age now the expressions on babies at 7-10 months are hysterical. This is exactly him when he is just happy and LAUGHING. Then there is what is seemingly a simple image of my son Justin using the app Camera+ for those interested. Its pretty sweet. I love it because it is a true smile, laugh coming from him. He makes a goofy smile lately, camera shy, so getting a real laugh and smile from him is priceless. Laughter is an important part of summer vacation right?

When you are done here please go check out Rochester, NY Newborn Child and Family Photographer Amanda Padgham. Not only is she one of my dearest friends, she is an amazing photographer. Of course, since it is summer and all, get yourself your favorite summer beverage and hop on the “ride” to visit everyone’s blogs. (Side note – have you had a passion tea lemonade from Starbucuks? Yummy!)
 

So happy it is time again for the monthly photographer carousel, this month is laughter. It has been too long, or at least it seems that way. I feel like summer is slipping away so quickly, like a giant game of tug-of-war and trust me, I am loosing! So so busy these past few weeks yet so many more to look forward to. Despite the craziness that surrounds us all this time of year, take a little while to go through each of the photographers posts. They are all amazing, as if you’d expect anything less!

On to my images here, using my kids again. I love that most about this project, forcing me to photograph my kids in some way. First up is Mycah. I love his age now the expressions on babies at 7-10 months are hysterical. This is exactly him when he is just happy and LAUGHING. Then there is what is seemingly a simple image of my son Justin using the app Camera+ for those interested. Its pretty sweet. I love it because it is a true smile, laugh coming from him. He makes a goofy smile lately, camera shy, so getting a real laugh and smile from him is priceless. Laughter is an important part of summer vacation right?

When you are done here please go check out Rochester, NY Newborn Child and Family Photographer Amanda Padgham. Not only is she one of my dearest friends, she is an amazing photographer. Of course, since it is summer and all, get yourself your favorite summer beverage and hop on the “ride” to visit everyone’s blogs. (Side note – have you had a passion tea lemonade from Starbucuks? Yummy!)

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new brother – tonawanda ny newborn and family photographer

July 17th, 2011

It was so great for me to see this sweet family again and what better way than to welcome baby #2!

Three things:
1 – Love this newborn portrait, it couldn’t be more perfect. Big sis was so patient too!
2 – Can you even stand his hair? Its amazing, complete with highlights!Q
3 – I love his chubby little cheeks, so stinking cute!
 

It was so great for me to see this sweet family again and what better way than to welcome baby #2!

Three things:
1 – Love this newborn portrait, it couldn’t be more perfect. Big sis was so patient too!
2 – Can you even stand his hair? Its amazing, complete with highlights!Q
3 – I love his chubby little cheeks, so stinking cute!

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baby brother / buffalo ny newborn photographer

July 2nd, 2011

So happy to meet the newest addition to an awesome family. This little guy is super lucky with two amazing older brothers, they are all going to have such a blast together when they are older. Congrats S. family, life couldn’t be more perfect for you! xo – Samara
 

So happy to meet the newest addition to an awesome family. This little guy is super lucky with two amazing older brothers, they are all going to have such a blast together when they are older. Congrats S. family, life couldn’t be more perfect for you! xo – Samara


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summer fun / buffalo ny child photographer family portraits

July 1st, 2011

How is your summer going?! My iphone is my “go-to” for all things photo related with my kids (unless I need a more formal portrait for the wall), so I figured I have been way overdue for another installment of Family on Friday. Here is a small glimpse into what has been going on the first two weeks of summer. I am now seeing that I have lots of my two guys Reid & Jude and I am way low on everyone else. Must take care of that! Enjoy!

Ice cream for dinner at King Condrells in Kenmore. If you have never been, you MUST go. Yummm. It was to celebrate the last day of school!

Someone graduated pre-k! (How on earth is he going to Kindergarten on me in a few short weeks?! Seriously too, how cute are these two little men. Reid will miss Jude SO much next year, it breaks my heart.

We had some quiet, snuggly time with Mom.

We built a fence with Daddy.

And of course with little boys – we have done a lot of bug searching. Here’s a little bit of luck for you!
 

How is your summer going?! My iphone is my “go-to” for all things photo related with my kids (unless I need a more formal portrait for the wall), so I figured I have been way overdue for another installment of Family on Friday. Here is a small glimpse into what has been going on the first two weeks of summer. I am now seeing that I have lots of my two guys Reid & Jude and I am way low on everyone else. Must take care of that! Enjoy!

Ice cream for dinner at King Condrells in Kenmore. If you have never been, you MUST go. Yummm. It was to celebrate the last day of school!

Someone graduated pre-k! (How on earth is he going to Kindergarten on me in a few short weeks?! Seriously too, how cute are these two little men. Reid will miss Jude SO much next year, it breaks my heart.

We had some quiet, snuggly time with Mom.

We built a fence with Daddy.

And of course with little boys – we have done a lot of bug searching. Here’s a little bit of luck for you!

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