Hi There! I'm SAM!

I’m A Lifestyle Photographer!

I was born and raised in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. I love stories in all forms: music, books, movies, and especially photographs.

All of my friends and family joke about how I always have a camera in my hand and in their faces. I've been known to fuss until everyone is looking at the camera and smiling a time or two. But you know, they thank me for capturing all of those memories now and I've learned to cherish those candid moments when people aren't posing or ready for the camera. Because you know what...that right there is real life and those are the moments worth remembering and sharing. It's the most rewarding feeling to see someone share one of my photographs on social media and know they have saved that moment forever!

Honestly, being a photographer was always a dream of mine, but doubts, fears, insecurities, and feeling required to follow a more practical career pulled me away from what I'm truly passionate about. Life led me to everything from running a cash register to teaching in a classroom, but one constant through each season was my desire to learn more about people. I love getting to know people, where they're from, what they've been through, and what makes them who they are.

In 2020, (Yes, that crazy year where the world turned upside down.) I made the decision to finally combine my love of photography and interest in people to go after that dream of becoming a photographer. Because why not?! Life is too short. The least I can do is try.

So here I am learning as I go and looking forward to helping you tell your story through photographs one day!