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Hi! i'm Sam and I'm so glad you're here!!
I am a photographer with an eye for capturing the moments you want to cherish forever, through planned yet candid poses that let your personalities and perfect chaos shine.
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For as long as I can remember I have been obsessed with photos! I am a momma of two kiddos (plus three cats and a dog!) who are my inspiration for all things photography. We were a military family for 7 years until my husband was medically retired and we moved to the Sacramento area to put down roots! After one of the hardest years of my life (hello 2020) I decided it was time to FINALLY take the leap and do something I've always wanted to do...start my own photography business!! After 2 BUSY semesters of being a full time student on top of being a full time homeschooling mom, I finished my Photography certificate and Samantha Anderson Photography came to fruition! This journey has been filled with SO. MUCH hard work, sweat and tears! (Mostly happy tears) It just feels like I am right where I am supposed to be, doing exactly what I am supposed to be doing, and it feels good!
hi, I'm Sam
My husband and I went to high school together, but being high school sweethearts isn't part of our love story...I did notice him on the first day of sophomore year, he was new and I thought he was really cute! I joked with my friends that maybe he'd be in band and guess what!? He was! I introduced myself that day but nothing became of it. We found each other again after High School and we've spent the last 14+ years growing up together. He's one of my biggest supporters, the guy that carries and sets up my tripod, stands behind me and acts crazy to get all the smiles, updates my excel sheets, researches new things I want to purchase and reads all the instructions. He bought me my first DSLR and encourages me everyday to do what I love, even if that means taking endless family photos.
My life is crazy with 2 kids, 4 animals, homeschooling, photography and everything else that comes with being a mom! It's messy, loud, exhausting, exciting and a big adventure all wrapped into one. It's MY PERFECT CHAOS. And I wouldn't have it any other way!
Now the important stuff...
- Food! I love food! Tacos are life! I usually say chips and salsa are my favorite food, but my husband would say ice cream is my favorite food. Both are correct! And also chocolate makes everything better, always!
- Disney is my happy place! We are a BIG Disney family. I spent a lot of 2020 painting Disney murals in our loft. Rapunzel is my favorite princess! And you can find me with one of my Disney Loungefly backpacks on when out and about!
- FRIENDS! I'm a huge FRIENDS fan and am fluent in FRIENDS quotes, How you doin? I will also challenge anyone to FRIENDS trivia!
- Traveling is one of my favorite things to do! Places on my bucket list...EVERYWHERE! But seriously! Top places on my list right now are Sedona, Maui, and State Parks in California! (This homeschool mom has a 4th grader this year so we will be studying California State Parks so we are planning on doing some hands on learning!)
- Creating! Obviously I love photography, but I also love to draw and paint. I love to bake. Sugar cookies with royal icing are my thing. It's art you can eat! I'm also the queen of DIY and homemade gifts! (my enneagram 2 tendencies are showing!)
- NSYNC and all the nostalgia from my childhood! I am definitely TEAM NSYNC. I'm not saying I wouldn't go to a BSB's concert and sing all the words, I would just be wearing my NSYNC shirt while doing so!
- Belly laughs are my weakness!
- Seeing someone rocking out to music in their car literally makes my day!
- I'm a sucker for songs turned into rock versions! I'll make a man out of you By Dan Vasc...go listen to it, you'll thank me later!
Life is crazy and perfectly chaotic! I can't wait to help you capture YOUR perfect chaos!
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Congrats Senior!! You made it and you are now moving on to the next phase of life! What better way to celebrate than you capture these moments for you to treasure for years to come!
The goal of these sessions are to really capture who you are and everything you've accomplished! That can be done through outfit changes, props such as musical instruments, sports gear or books and locations!
If you are ready to capture this milestone inquire below! I look forward to meeting you!
packages begin at $275
Senior
First off, Congrats on your new little one!!
Life style newborn sessions are so unique. Being in the comfort of your own home gives your images such a natural, peaceful feel! If you have just entered into parenthood or if you have other kiddos already, being in a familiar place can really make a difference in a time when chaos is the norm.
I can capture images of the whole family, then move onto focusing on baby.
Milk bath sessions are also available and are a perfect addition to life style newborn pictures!
If you are ready to book your life style newborn session, inquire below! I look forward to capturing your new family!
packages begin at $350
Life Style Newborn
Family sessions are one of my favorite things to capture! We all know that family pictures can be stressful! My goal is to make this experience fun and as stress free as possible. I use planned yet candid poses and prompts to let your personalities and perfect chaos shine! We will even play some games. As a mom of 2, I understand that kids will be kids, and I use that to be able to capture their true personalities. I also have tricks up my sleeves to get that laugh or smile.
If you are ready to book your family session, inquire below! I look forward to capturing your perfect chaos!
packages begin at $250
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