Hi, I'm Sam!
I'm a natural light photographer in San Diego. I'm a Navy Veteran and School Social Worker turned stay-at-home-mom to a son with a disability. My husband and I are also foster parents, and we have welcomed several children into our home for a season or two. Golden Flutter Photography is my passion project.
Children grow and change so rapidly. I'd love to help capture some timeless photos for you to one day look back on. If you're someone who has wanted family photos done for awhile, but keep thinking "my child couldn't handle it" then I'm your photographer. I make accommodations for families who need them. Non-verbal kids, children with medical challenges, difficult behaviors, etc...I can work with it. Take a look through my portfolio and you'll see very few posed photos. I pride myself on children and adults having fun - on capturing candid moments and creating an experience that you'll enjoy.
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NICE THINGS CLIENTS HAVE SAID ABOUT ME
"Samantha is an incredible photographer and human being. Without going into the boring details, we were not the easiest clients to book with. But Samantha consistently met us with compassion, understanding, patience, and flexibility. Once we finally had our photo shoot, it was such an enjoyable and beautiful experience! She met us at the beach and it really felt like a fun family outing. She was SO good with our two young daughters, one of whom is autistic and doesn't typically cooperate with photos. Samantha came prepared with little toys and tricks to make the girls feel comfortable and engaged. She was able to capture love, laughter, and magic in both posed and candid shots. The photos turned out gorgeous! The lighting, colors, composition...everything is stunning! We have proudly displayed these photos throughout our home and shared them with loved ones. They will be enjoyed for many years to come, and we are so grateful!" -ANGELA
"Sam came highly recommended from a friend and we couldn't be happier. We've had the joy of working with Sam for three photo sessions now, and I can honestly say we wouldn't go to anyone else. She has an incredible ability to make our toddler and infant feel at ease and somehow always manages to capture the quiet, joyful, in-between moments that tells a beautiful story of our family. Her work is personal, stunning, and incredibly thoughtful. Each session feels effortless and fun, and the final photos are always beyond what we imagined. We're so grateful to have found her and can't recommend her highly enough to anyone looking to capture meaningful memories." -LAUREN
"Sam was AMAZING! We wanted photos to commemorate our family vacation and she DELIVERED! She made the session fun for my 7 year old and was so patient to capture all that we wanted. She went above and beyond and we couldn't be more happy with how our photos turned out." -MEAGAN
"Sam takes the time to get to know what you're looking for before your session. She is also considerate of any sensory or developmental needs your children might have. She is affordable and makes the session fun. My girls have so much fun in our sessions and Sam captures their personalities perfectly." -HEATHER
"Sam is quite literally, the best photographer our family has ever had. She has taken pictures for us on a few separate occasions and every single time, we have SO many amazing photos to choose from. The first time we finished up a family shoot, my husband said on the way home "we're never having anyone else take our pictures ever again." All of that being said, Sam makes the photo shoot FUN and stress free. From the very first time I contacted her, she worked with me to pick a location, helped with outfit advice, and answered all of my questions. The pictures you're getting are actually games like freeze dance, red light/green light, secret missions for the kids, bubble parties, etc. We normally get one posed photo at the beginning, but the rest of the shoot, she highly encourages the kids to just play and be themselves. She handles the meltdowns with grace and understanding, and creates a warm and welcoming environment for her clients. I could go on forever, but truly you won't regret booking with Sam!" -NICOLE