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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.
G-ooorgeous! l buffalo ny child photographerNovember 30th, 2010
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fairy princess l buffalo ny child photographerJuly 19th, 2010I first “met” this little one when she was in Mommy’s belly – and now check her out! Holy Moly – she gets more beautiful everytime I see her. New things I learned tonight about her – she loves her fairy wings, her wand and well – she is a typical 2 year old girl that just chatters away. Love her to PIECES and then some!
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I first “met” this little one when she was in Mommy’s belly – and now check her out! Holy Moly – she gets more beautiful everytime I see her. New things I learned tonight about her – she loves her fairy wings, her wand and well – she is a typical 2 year old girl that just chatters away. Love her to PIECES and then some!




winner l buffalo & wny photographerDecember 8th, 2009I am waaaaay behind on blog previews and fun posts. This busy month has really kicked me in the but and the blog took the hit! I had to come on quick though to share with each of you that I won this months 411 MarketSource Contest for Best Newborn Portrait. Those who know me know that as much as I love all children I really love love love to photograph newborns, so it was quite the honor. To top it off, this is one of my very favorite images of all time and also a great family. So here is the link where you can go see the winning image! Thanks and looking forward to a great 2010!
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I am waaaaay behind on blog previews and fun posts. This busy month has really kicked me in the but and the blog took the hit! I had to come on quick though to share with each of you that I won this months 411 MarketSource Contest for Best Newborn Portrait. Those who know me know that as much as I love all children I really love love love to photograph newborns, so it was quite the honor. To top it off, this is one of my very favorite images of all time and also a great family. So here is the link where you can go see the winning image! Thanks and looking forward to a great 2010!

getting bigger l buffalo child photographerOctober 19th, 2009I have been photographing this family since *gasp* the little man was a REALLY little man at just a few weeks old. I can not believe how much these two have grown this past year they are like new little people! As always I just love your family and even though this is no longer a preview I have to share with the world! |
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I have been photographing this family since *gasp* the little man was a REALLY little man at just a few weeks old. I can not believe how much these two have grown this past year they are like new little people! As always I just love your family and even though this is no longer a preview I have to share with the world!



family l buffalo family photographerOctober 19th, 2009What more can you ask for on the PERFECT fall day than a session with your beautiful friend & her beautiful family. We had to reschedule 2 times – but as they say. The third time is the charm! Love you R. and your amazing clan! |
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the kids l buffalo family photographerJuly 15th, 2009
Well it has been a long wait, for me anyway to have all of my children photographed together. It is not a feat that is easily accomplished. There is much trickery involved (and yes I confess bribery too). But it is all worth it when the final result is a great image of them all smiling and laughing. This is one is getting printed big and hung up in the house for a proud display! Thanks for choosing me to photograph your families too I hope to hear from more of you this summer and into the fall. I will be on vacation the first two weeks of August and as such I am offering a great special right now – go to the top of the page under information and check out the summer specials. How does a $50 session fee sound to you!?
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Well it has been a long wait, for me anyway to have all of my children photographed together. It is not a feat that is easily accomplished. There is much trickery involved (and yes I confess bribery too). But it is all worth it when the final result is a great image of them all smiling and laughing. This is one is getting printed big and hung up in the house for a proud display! Thanks for choosing me to photograph your families too I hope to hear from more of you this summer and into the fall. I will be on vacation the first two weeks of August and as such I am offering a great special right now – go to the top of the page under information and check out the summer specials. How does a $50 session fee sound to you!?
Win a FREE Session l Buffalo Family PhotographerJuly 8th, 2009Win A FREE Session! 1. Become a fan of SH Portraits on Facebook. After you become a fan, post on the page “(your name) is a fan of SH Portraits!” This way I can easily keep track of new fans and be sure you get your entry! Worth ONE Entry. 2. If you are already a fan, but a current client of SH Portraits, leave a review on the SH Portraits Fan Page. There is a tab at the top of the fan page for reviews! Worth ONE Entry. 3. Tell your friends & family to vote for SH Portraits in the 2009 Nicks Parents Picks Awards. Send an email out and copy me (samara@shportraits.com) so I can see you sent it, or post on your Facebook page (if you do this, please email me a print screen of your status to be fair since I can’t see everyone’s status) Worth TWO entries. You can earn as much as 4 entries into the contest! I have ballots that I will fill out for each person and then I will draw the winner on the 15th and post the winner sometime after 5:00pm! Gosh I love contests – this will be fun! Go to the Facebook Fan Page! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Buffalo-NY/SH-Portraits/73699087284 |
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Win A FREE Session!
Did you know SH Portraits has a Fan Page on Facebook? Here’s how to win a free session! For each of the options below you will receive an entry into the contest for the free session and the winner will be drawn on July 15th.
1. Become a fan of SH Portraits on Facebook. After you become a fan, post on the page “(your name) is a fan of SH Portraits!” This way I can easily keep track of new fans and be sure you get your entry! Worth ONE Entry.
2. If you are already a fan, but a current client of SH Portraits, leave a review on the SH Portraits Fan Page. There is a tab at the top of the fan page for reviews! Worth ONE Entry.
3. Tell your friends & family to vote for SH Portraits in the 2009 Nicks Parents Picks Awards. Send an email out and copy me (samara@shportraits.com) so I can see you sent it, or post on your Facebook page (if you do this, please email me a print screen of your status to be fair since I can’t see everyone’s status) Worth TWO entries.
You can earn as much as 4 entries into the contest! I have ballots that I will fill out for each person and then I will draw the winner on the 15th and post the winner sometime after 5:00pm!
Gosh I love contests – this will be fun!
Go to the Facebook Fan Page! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Buffalo-NY/SH-Portraits/73699087284
Go here to vote! http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/parents-picks/buffalo-ny-usa/best-buffalo-family-photographer
sleepy l buffalo newborn photographyJune 29th, 2009This little guy was a WONDERFUL little sleeper for me! I rocked him with my special rock and he was out for the count all sorts of tucking and posing and bending. Loved it. . .and him! |
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Coolest Kid Contest l Buffalo Baby & Child PhotographyJune 10th, 2009Wel the time is finally here for the Coolest Summer Kid Contest. This was part of the mini sessions back in May and I am so excited that it is finally here. I of course will have no say in the voting since I think each and every one of these children are A-DORABLE! The winner will receive an 11×14 Gallery Mounted & Monogrammed Collage of the winning image. The runner up will receive a CD by Ben Rudnick & Friends of their choice! Voting will end at midnight on June 16th. Please be fair and only vote once per day, but do of course forward the voting information onto your friends and family. You may share this post directly with the social networking icons below making it extra easy for you! I can’t wait to see who wins!
PS When you are finished voting for the cutest kiddo – vote for SH Portraits for Best Buffalo Family Photographer! |
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Wel the time is finally here for the Coolest Summer Kid Contest. This was part of the mini sessions back in May and I am so excited that it is finally here. I of course will have no say in the voting since I think each and every one of these children are A-DORABLE! The winner will receive an 11×14 Gallery Mounted & Monogrammed Collage of the winning image. The runner up will receive a CD by Ben Rudnick & Friends of their choice! Voting will end at midnight on June 16th. Please be fair and only vote once per day, but do of course forward the voting information onto your friends and family. You may share this post directly with the social networking icons below making it extra easy for you!
I can’t wait to see who wins!



PS When you are finished voting for the cutest kiddo – vote for SH Portraits for Best Buffalo Family Photographer!
Buffalo News l Buffalo Family PhotographerJune 5th, 2009A friend of mine called today to say she saw me in the Buffalo News. Well not me exactly, just a small little mention in the business section. Still fun though. A screen shot is below and you can go see the link here http://www.buffalonews.com/businesstoday/localbusiness/story/693461.html. Thanks again for everyone’s continued support. I love photographing your families!
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A friend of mine called today to say she saw me in the Buffalo News. Well not me exactly, just a small little mention in the business section. Still fun though. A screen shot is below and you can go see the link here http://www.buffalonews.com/businesstoday/localbusiness/story/693461.html. Thanks again for everyone’s continued support. I love photographing your families!
