I love photography, knitting and cooking.

 

I have one crazy kid and an even crazier dog.

 

I am a homeschooling mom.

 

i can also be found contributing over at 'the hours'

 

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Sam is such a creative photographer! I always look forward to seeing her work, especially her signature shallow dof food shots. The thing I love most about her pictures is how she brings beauty to things you wouldn't consider beautiful (snakes, spiders, pigs, oh my!). Thanks Sam, for sharing your visions and humor with… Read more

Sam is such a creative photographer! I always look forward to seeing her work, especially her signature shallow dof food shots. The thing I love most about her pictures is how she brings beauty to things you wouldn't consider beautiful (snakes, spiders, pigs, oh my!). Thanks Sam, for sharing your visions and humor with us! I consider myself lucky to have found a flickr friend like you!

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November 3, 2010
Cara says:

Sam I am has one of the most inspiring photostreams on flickr. sam is the *master* of taking the most simple things and making them profound. Sam's an expert at shallow dof as well and, unlike others, uses it carefully, thoughtfully, and appropriately. Visiting her stream is like a good sip of tea or coffee; a visit he… Read more

Sam I am has one of the most inspiring photostreams on flickr. sam is the *master* of taking the most simple things and making them profound. Sam's an expert at shallow dof as well and, unlike others, uses it carefully, thoughtfully, and appropriately. Visiting her stream is like a good sip of tea or coffee; a visit here helps to slow down time, taking a moment out to appreciate the little things. She is also a kind contact, and took time to answer a few questions I had very thoughtfully. I continue to look forward to her photos for inspiration and moments of awe!

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November 4, 2010
Belinda says:

Sam my friend :) Sam is one of my nearest and dearest contacts and friends here on Flickr. I love her images and respect her skills as a photographer and artist. She has an eye for composition and design that makes me say ooohhhh a lot ! She inspires me and drives me to better. I could sit and look through her … Read more

Sam my friend :) Sam is one of my nearest and dearest contacts and friends here on Flickr. I love her images and respect her skills as a photographer and artist. She has an eye for composition and design that makes me say ooohhhh a lot ! She inspires me and drives me to better. I could sit and look through her stream and find something new to love every day! Thanks Sam for sharing your work with the world and I look forward to the day we can sit , chat , click and talk about the 80 degree weather under a palm tree!

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February 14, 2010

One day while browsing around Flickr I stumbled upon a photo of Sam's that was so intriguing I had to see more. Sam had taken an extremely low perspective road shot and commented about needing a "bokeh man" in the shot! Her humor and amazing talent drew me in and I couldn't wait to see more. Her passion for photogra… Read more

One day while browsing around Flickr I stumbled upon a photo of Sam's that was so intriguing I had to see more. Sam had taken an extremely low perspective road shot and commented about needing a "bokeh man" in the shot! Her humor and amazing talent drew me in and I couldn't wait to see more. Her passion for photography and creativity inspire me. I love her nature shots and in particular her love of leaves. Henry David Thoreau once said, "Nature will bear the closest inspection. She invites us to lay our eye level with her smallest leaf, and take an insect view of its plain." Sam has taken nature up on it's promise to not disappoint. I am proud to call her a flickr "friend" and I can't wait each day to see the beauty she shares with us. If you haven't already done so....head to her stream and drink in the beauty!

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December 8, 2009

Sam is such a talented photographer! I love her unique editing style, and how she portrays everyday life in her shots. Her composure is stunning as well as her nature shots. I enjoy seeing what she posts next on flickr, because I know it is always going to be consistent, and so inspiring!! Thanks so much Sam, for bein… Read more

Sam is such a talented photographer! I love her unique editing style, and how she portrays everyday life in her shots. Her composure is stunning as well as her nature shots. I enjoy seeing what she posts next on flickr, because I know it is always going to be consistent, and so inspiring!! Thanks so much Sam, for being an inspiration!! :)

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September 8, 2009
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FIRST WORD:WOW!!! What can I say?Sam is a wonderful talented amazing photographer!!!Every one of her pictures make me say WOW! = ) She always has something to brighten up my day!!! Keep up the good work! = ) Maddy

August 10, 2009