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    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.

Zoe ~ Senior ~ Saginaw MI

Saginaw is my home town and when I get the chance to work there and, visit family and friends. Zoe had one of the hottest days but she pulled it off as if it was so comfortable out and O’ so Fierce!

I love her look and her personality!

Senior Season is ON so lets bring it!

Baby Boy? Girl? Reveal ~ Lansing, MI

When my good friend Jill from Two Ring Photography ask for me to photograph her baby’s gender reveal… I was like what’s that? LOL  She wanted to announce to everyone if she was having a boy or a girl. So we met up after her doctors appointment and did these series of shots to reveal if it was a boy or girl???

It’s a Girl!!!!!

Jill already has a super cute little almost 3yr old girl. Now she will have a sister to fight over who’s hair brush is who’s.:)

Then we went on to just have some fun.

And my fav of the day!

Family of 3 contest ~ Ends July 31st

I come from a family of 2, me and my mom. My husband comes from a family of 2 him and his mom. I want to do an experimental session with a family of 3. It can be any kind of combination you like just as long as there are only 3! I’m not saying a family of 4 or more is bad. Just the ideas I have in my head allow for 3. There is something to be said for an intimate family. It’s something that is true to my heart and I feel very passionate about with a small family. Maybe because it’s all I know.

If you could email me direct and answer this one question….

What does your family mean to you?

I want you to think deep and search for the reason why these people are in your life. Why did fate or God put you together. Why does your family fit like a glove.

I’m excited to do this and super excited to hear all your stories!

So here is the 411, email me   sam@shuttersam.com with FAMILY3 in the subject line and your answer to my question. I want to feel you smile as I read your story!

Your session fee is free! A $150 value. You do have the option to purchase images or a CD at the end. I get to pick location… within my own town. I will only be picking one family. This is the only give away I will be doing this year.

Can’t wait! Sam xoxo

Laura ~ Baby Belly ~ Saginaw, MI

Laura was so willing to do what I asked! SWEET! We started at her house with her husband and animals. Then I asked if we could just drive and find some fields. Since I had air conditioning she was game. ha ha We did a few drive byes and got what I was looking for.
Here is her beautiful baby boy almost ready to be here in their arms!

I’m just way to excited to meet him too!

Mr. & Mrs. Schueneman ~ June 19, 2010 ~ Blue Dress Barn Benton Harbor, MI

OH how I love my job and the places it takes me. I was so excited to shoot Ben & Whitney’s wedding. 1. It was my 1st wedding after a wonderful 3 day workshop that opened my eyes to a whole mess of things. 2. It was at the Blue Dress Barn… I’ve been wanting to shoot there & 3. BEN & WHITNEY!!! What a lovely couple. Their families and friends were all so warm and welcoming it was like I was part of the family.  I had a wonderful time being witness to your wedding.

Heres the full version of the day!

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