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  • Welcome to my Blog!

    HOWDY! My name is Samantha Vanderlist... I usually go by Sam..

    If you haven't guessed, this is me. I don't take myself to seriously and just like to have fun with what kind of apples get thrown at me. I established Shutter Sam Photography back in 2003.  This blog is for me to show you my current work and to spout my ideas from time to time. If you want to chit chat or go for some coffee just drop me a line... I love Mocha's with skim milk and no whip cream please.

celebrate the love…

This Valentines day why not celebrate your love… duh!:)For the whole month of February all B E L O V E D sessions that are shot will be 25% off! Making them only $225 for your session.

B E L O V E D sessions include a box of all fine art prints.

family lovein

I completely love when my wedding couples live close enough so I can see their family grow. Nate & Erin just feel like old friends the minute they walk in. Last year when I got the news that their family grew by one and that I was going to see this little man soon. Talk about being excited! Harper is now 1 and full of smiles and giggles!!  We did a quick 1 yr session in the studio and we ventured out to do some family ones.

OMG, I LOVE BABY YAWNS!!!

Harper is like… really? a kiss!!!

2012 Bridal Show in Chicago!

I usually don’t participate in large bridal shows, I feel they are more of a farm of everything and nothing makes sense together,  if my brides are anything like me they will get overwhelmed and just shut down to all the noise and eye stimulation!! I actually found a show that’s more my speed. I’ll be in Chicago at Indie Wed January 28th, 2012.  It’s two floors of vendors that all compliment each other very well. So if your planning an Indie kind of wedding here are some reasons to go!

 

  • Held in the beautiful & amazing Ravenswood Event Center (with a huge collection of vintage and prestige cars on display)
  • Over 100 awesome independent vendors on two floors
  • Free workshops & lectures throughout the day on their own floor
  • Live musical performances all day long on the main stage
  • Six amazing caterers with samples galore
  • Beer & food pairings from Goose Island
  • Lots of sweets samples from local pastry superstars
  • Wandering models wearing the best in bridal couture
  • Swag bags for the first 50 people in line (1 per household)
  • Many vendors with wares for sale including jewelry, clothing, accessories and more
  • DJ’s rocking some tunes on both floors
  • Our Inspired Creations Contest featuring vignettes by teams of wedding pros
  • and much more to come.

So if you would like to win some tickets, just leave a comment below that you WANT!! I have a limited number of tickets so 1st come 1st serve.

I’m on the 1st floor, come find me!! My booth will be designed by Heyday Event Lab!

lisa + thomas

A beautiful start to a New Year.

Congratulations Lisa & Thomas!

jennie + david

Congratulations!!

SO happy the snow decided to show up at least for one day:)

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