Before You Share Your Story...

Let me tell you mine

"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 beautiful journey serving newborns and neurodiverse families with 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 kiddos.
  • Also owns a boutique located inside our commercial studio.
  • Loves boating, a good read, and Jesus. Not in that order.
  • Small business supporter and Seaside Arts Council board member.
  • 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 kiddos.
  • Also owns a boutique located inside our commercial studio.
  • Loves boating, a good read, and Jesus. Not in that order.
  • Small business supporter and Seaside Arts Council board member.
  • Enneagram 2 (Helper)

My purpose is rooted in serving families like yours.


As a parent of a child with special needs, I understand that capturing your precious moments must be a stress-free and enjoyable experience. While our lives are filled with many responsibilities, capturing your family's memories should be the least of stressors. If you're looking for someone who gets it, not only from an educational perspective but the day to day caregiving role, you've come to the right place. While being a full-time, licensed professional photographer with over 10 years experience in working with our Autism and IDD community, I'm also a Mama to a thirteen year old child with Autism. I hold several certifications in Autism Spectrum Disorder from leading institutions in our country among other person-centered approaches that uniquely allow me to support with your child to capture the stunning artwork you will cherish. I am passionate about serving families with a stress-free environment that timelessly captures your story whether in my commercial studio or outdoors in the Swansboro area.


Ready to create wall art you can't wait to hang while enjoying the process ? Let's connect.

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LOVELAND FAMILY

Samantha is AMAZING!! She does such a wonderful job of capturing personalities and just life happening! The pictures that she took of our family and our boys are simply magical! She captured our family perfectly and we had so much fun taking them!! 10/10 recommend Samantha!"

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