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"B," my oldest, was diagnosed with Autism just shy of three years old. As a parent of a child with special needs, family portraits can be a stressful venture yet we want these moments captured all the same in a patient environment where our child is embraced for who they are.
I began my career in commercial photography in 2012, achieved my MA in birth-five, and found myself on this cherished journey serving newborns and neurodiverse families with one-of-a-kind wall art of life's most precious moments.

SWANSBORO newborn family maternity photography studio Samantha Ann photography Jacksonville photographer Emerald Isle

THIS IS US

  • Michael and I were born and raised right here in Swansboro.
  • Master of Arts from UNC Charlotte (Development Birth - 5 and IDD)
  • Certified Autism Specialist
  • Professional coffee drinker.
  • We call our daughter, Bitty. YES, like a baby chicken.
  • Mom of two neurodivergent teens.
  • Loves boating, a good read, and Jesus. Not in that order.
  • Avid nonprofit supporter and Seaside Arts Council board member.
  • Frequent small business shopper.
  • Enneagram 2 (Helper)

THIS IS US

  • Michael and I were born and raised right here in Swansboro.
  • Master of Arts from UNC Charlotte (Development Birth - 5 and IDD)
  • Certified Autism Specialist
  • Professional coffee drinker.
  • We call our daughter, Bitty. YES, like a baby chicken.
  • Mom of two neurodivergent teens.
  • Loves boating, a good read, and Jesus. Not in that order.
  • Avid nonprofit supporter and Seaside Arts Council board member.
  • Frequent small business shopper.
  • Enneagram 2 (Helper)
SWANSBORO NC NEWBORN AND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER SAMANTHA ANN PHOTO PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO NEAR HUBERT CAPE CARTERET

WOODS FAMILY

Sam was so great to work with. She provides so much guidance on outfits, how to prepare, poses to do, etc - it really makes for a stress free time. She is very transparent about her services and products, takes time to learn about her customers, is quick to respond to questions, incorporates your items (such as blankets) beautifully, and is so great with babies. She commits so much time to your session, it truly is a special memory just from the experience, let alone the keepsake photos.

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