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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 without forced experiences or inauthentic connections.
After a start in commercial photography (2012), God gave us a different - but beautiful - journey that fueled my passion for serving ALL children with artwork they will cherish.

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
  • Certified Autism Specialist
  • Professional coffee drinker.
  • We call our daughter, Bitty. YES, like a baby chicken.
  • Mom of two neurodivergent kiddos.
  • Also owns a vintage modern boutique (Samantha Ann 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.
  • Third generation artist and studio in Swansboro.
  • Enneagram 2 (Helper)

THIS IS US

  • Michael and I were born and raised right here in Swansboro.
  • Master of Arts from UNC Charlotte
  • Certified Autism Specialist
  • Professional coffee drinker.
  • We call our daughter, Bitty. YES, like a baby chicken.
  • Mom of two neurodivergent kiddos.
  • Also owns a vintage modern boutique (Samantha Ann 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.
  • Third generation artist and studio in Swansboro.
  • 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 along the Crystal Coast.


Ready to capture stunning imagery and enjoy a stress free experience? Let's connect.

Morehead City NC SENIOR AND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER. DANCE PHOTOS NEAR SWANSBORO NC.

LOVELAND FAMILY

Samantha is AMAZING!! She does such a wonderful job of capturing personalities and just life happening instead of posing you! 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!! Samantha has also taken my dance studios photos for the last several years and she always does an amazing job that all the dancers and parents are pleased with! 10/10 recommend Samantha for all your pictures!"

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