Samantha Southerland Photography - Alabama Photographer

Let's Make Magic

Capturing moments from the lakes to the beaches of Alabama and beyond.

Mama's I know

I know what its like to hold those tiny babies, kiss those sweet cheeks,

and count their squishy toes.

I know how fleeting those moments are, and before you know it they are running into high school.

I know the busy of the in-between and the fear that you haven’t had enough time, enough moments, to make it count.

That is why I am here

To gift you that experience of capturing those little smiles that owns your mama heart, wrapping them up tight and placing them in a keepsake for you to cherish forever.

So that one day, when the mess is gone, and your house is a little quieter, you can open that small gift on your table and recall those tiny hands, that sweet giggle, and that sweet innocence that is only here for a brief moment.

I'm here to make Family Sessions easy

Hey Friend!

First of all THANK YOU for taking the time to get to know me. As a mom of 3, I KNOW how important this session is to you.
I have been a photographer for the last 8 years, and have learned a lot in this time.

I have learned that babies don’t keep.
Mama's need pics with their babies
There is beauty captured in the chaos of chasing toddlers.
I have learned that teens still love the big bear hugs.
Always bring candy (for the kids, and the dads).
Your outfits matter.
Your photographer matters.
And for everything else there is photoshop.

I truly desire to gift you an easy and fun experience with your family. I want to work hard for you to earn that spot on your wall that you look at every day and remember, in the middle of a worst, that you have the best.

That when those babies are teens, and those seniors are married, that you can look on those portraits and remember exactly how you felt the day they were taken.

It’s an honor to be considered to work with you I cannot wait to talk with you!

Yours,
Samantha

The Experience

Family Portrait Session

Family sessions are meant to be an experience that captures the love and laughter of your family. Let’s get together, have fun, embrace the mess of toddlers, and shoot the realness of your family. I come along side you mom and help you relax in knowing your outfits are planned and ready, your location is set, and all you need to do is enjoy your kiddos as they run around and play games. Its so easy, even the dads will have fun!

Seniors

It’s YOUR time. The gorgeous dresses, the hair + makeup, and the perfect setting. Let’s make it a date!

Too soon, my own daughters will be getting ready for this day, and I know I would want it to be perfect. Let’s get together and plan out your ideal session where you get the experience you’ve always wanted. I cannot wait to shoot with you!

Couples

You and your significant other should be celebrated, without reason, all the time. I know firsthand, after 17 years with my soul mate, that documenting our love story is rare. It usually involves a selfie in-between our children’s practices or the rare date to the grocery store. That is why these sessions are some of my favorites.

Let’s plan a romantic evening to get you all dolled up with somewhere to go. Then blow up these images all around your bedroom and remember in the midst of the chaos you have a pretty great partner in it with you.

Milestones

Babies become toddlers, and toddlers become teens. These should all be celebrated and snapshotted so you can remember just how much that smile melted your heart and that sassy 5-year-old could indeed get whatever she wanted.

That your little girl loved princess dresses and your little boy loved super heroes and that their favorite stuff animal went with them wherever they went. You’ll want to remember when they are walking down the aisle that they used to love to dance to Taylor Swift while they tried on makeup, and that they loved to practice baseball until it got too dark to see.

These are the things we should spend time capturing, so that when the minute become years, we have frozen just a few seconds of it, to always remember.

Ready to make some magic & bring your vision to life?

I am pretty sure you just found your forever photographer! If you’re ready to create something beautiful together or simply want to chat, click the button below

Your experience includes

A phone consult to get to know each other and plan the details of your session.
It's all about the style, so of course a custom styling session with links, inspirations, and even outfits available on hand to wear are a part of the experience.
Access to my full location guide.
Photo session ( expect us to hangout for 1-2 hours)
High resolution images delivered via online gallery.
customized albums and framed prints available as add-ons.

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Nothing short of amazing!

"Samantha is incredibly professional and kind. She always wants to make someone feel their best. She was an EXCELLENT addition to our audition workshop and offers great theater and professional headshots."

"She is amazing and makes you feel super comfortable! She ensures that you get the pics you are hoping for too!!! Excited to continue to have our pictures taken by her!!!"

"We booked Samantha Southerland Photography for our wedding in June. Samantha & Jessica were phenomenal to work with!!! I can't wait to see all of our photos!"

"Samantha was WONDERFUL today!! Having a sleepy 3 year old isn't the ideal photoshoot, but she was amazing with Adeline, & I cannot wait to see how the pictures turn out! Thank you so much!!"

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