Emotions

Feeling empowered about my photography. Setting big goals, I'm going to soar high. I love creating photographs with emotion, a feeling of "realness".

Sadness. Especially from little ones can be heart breaking. It's one of the most raw emotions. Inner fears being lived or realized. Or, disappointment from something they wanted, needed not coming to fruition.

Happiness. From young to old, this is something everyone loves to see. Whether it be a smile that reaches from ear to ear, or a glimmer in their eye, a glow to their whole being. It's a wonderful emotion I've noticed is truly felt too few and far between.

Confidence. Something that is easy to show off in all the wrong ways, but so wonderful to see when it's shown in such a beautiful, classy way. That feeling deep down inside you that everything you are is right. Even the things that are "flawed" about you are just as perfectly you as the great things.

I've taken many, many photos in my time. But the ones with emotion are my favorites. I try to capture some essence of the subject in every shot. This, my friends, is why I love what I do.

Pin Up

I had some BEAUTIFUL ladies hire me for some pin up sessions a while ago. Never got to posting some of the photos here. But here are some examples. As always you can catch more of my work at facebook.com/samanthaskellingtonphotography

Weddings

       So incredibly excited! I'm getting hired for a couple weddings next year! I wish they were sooner, honestly however I know that it takes a long time to plan a wedding, I'm just so excited for the experience. They'll be my first weddings EVER. I'm so nervous and want to do some "engagement" photos and maybe practice on my sister in a formal dress? I don't know I need to find a way to practice, get some hints on what works well and how to make the best of the time. I squealed and scared my husband when I read that I was officially hired for one of the weddings. :)
       In other news, I am going to be doing some free sessions. More artsy, more... me. Less hired work and just trying to establish my style. I need to do more hired work to be sure I make more money and get to get more props, better camera equipment, etc. I'm excited for what's to come. I have a sort of assistant now! She's getting into the business with me. She's good with hair/makeup and she's really stylish so helping me with clothes would be great. She's also helping me design my website! Gosh it's great to have a friend with the things I need without having to hire a million people for different things.
       I'm so excited for all my fans and clients! I look forward to building even more!