Northwest Indiana Photographer, Valparaiso Photographer – Samantha Uphold Photography » Northwest Indiana Photographer, Porter County Photographer, Valparaiso Photographer, Newborn Photography, Child Photography, Family Photography, Senior Photography

“Tis the season!!!  I know, that is NOT what anyone wants to think about when it is 90 degrees on a gorgeous August Day.  However, the pickings on the calendar over here for portraits is getting pretty slim.  Most of you know that I am working through my cancer treatments, which are scheduled to be finished in November.  I am taking on a limited number of clients this season, so that my workload doesn’t get crazy and the same level of quality is upheld.  In order to ensure delivery by Christmas, your session must be held by November 3rd, and have your order placed and paid for by November 12th.  Turn around time is always a bit longer for the holiday rush.  I want no one to be disappointed, so that is why I make sure all orders are placed early.  This is the perfect way to get some of your holiday shopping completed early!  You know how it is so hard to buy for grandparents?  What would they love more than a framed picture of your family for their wall, or an accordion album with 10 of your favorite prints in a silk lined box?  Want to surprise your wife with an early Christmas present?  Hubbys, contact me to book a family session, or one for the kiddos, and your wife will be ecstatic!!  Oh, and “like” me on facebook by following this link to keep up with the latest news.    Thanks!!

The following weekend dates are available – September 18th and 19th.   October 31st.  I will be taking a maximum of 2 weekday sessions depending on how the weekends fill up.  Contact me if you are interested in a weekday afternoon/early evening.  Sessions are on a first come, first serve basis. As always, the session fee is due to book your date.

Here are a few recent images that didn’t make it to the blog.  This family was SO awesome to follow me out to the middle of nowhere to take pictures of their 2 week old precious, baby boy outside.  The results were fantastic, and I can’t thank them enough for trusting my vision!!  I have one more exclusively outdoor newborn session to post that I am SO excited about.  That will be up in just a few day.   

Well, this image wasn’t taken outside, but I can’t help but include baby smiles when I get them.  Too precious!!!!

Last Friday, I had the pleasure of meeting and photographing little Jillian.  Let me tell you, this precious little girl is SO LOVED.  She is welcomed into the world by Mom, Dad, and 3 older brothers.  Her older brothers were so sweet and loving toward her – even the 16 year old just came in for a few minutes while mom was feeding her and smiled at her so sweetly it melted my heart.  I am very excited for the family to see all of the images.  Thank you for welcoming me into your home and choosing me to capture this special time in your life. 

Hahaha…..I love baby outtakes.  Her big brothers were so very gentle and loving toward her, but with three of them there are is no doubt in my mind that there will be some rambunctious times in her future.  Looks like baby girl is prepared. 

Look at that HAIR!!!  ::swoon::

AYKM with this nursery!?!?!?!  The light was so gorgeous, the room was so impeccably decorated.

I love shots like this where they look like they are still all smooshed up in the womb.

And those EYES!!!!!!!!  :::swoon::: x2

Seriously?  Love.

Happy Father’s Day Eddie!

What a precious addition to this wonderful family!!! I had such a fantastic time with these guys, and I just *adore* mom.  We had to break up the session into two parts, and the second day I arrived at her house she had  SATC on in the living room where we were shooting. If you know me at ALL, you know that was probably the most fantastic surprise – ever.  :)  Kayden was sleeping peacefully, we were chatting away while I was snapping photographs, and Carrie Bradshaw was on in the background.

::swoon::  :)

You know how you meet people and you just click with them?  Yep – she was great AND she took one look at my very chipped, darn it, I KNEW I shoulda polished my nails before I left nail polish and exclaimed, “Pompeii Purple!!”.  We both ONLY wear that color.  It’s the best OPI color, just in case you are looking for one that is simply fantastic.  Maria – you are the best!!  Thanks to you and your family for a wonderful session.  I can’t wait for you to see the rest!!

I was lucky enough to get to spend the afternoon with a fantastic family that I know quite well! Meet the newest addition to their family…..Teagen Rose!!

I. Adore. This. Family.

I’ve known Mom since I can remember, and I feel so blessed to get to watch their family grow and capture these precious memories for them.  The Bryan family just recently welcomed a perfect, gorgeous bundle of joy into their lives.  Today I spent the morning taking B’s newborn photos.  It was so neat to see how big brother and sister had already so effortlessly welcomed little brother into their home and hearts. I decided to do an all b&w blog post this time.  The images are simple, and I couldn’t wait to share them with everyone!  I also wanted Daddy to see before he left. 

He is so cute, he even had to pinch his own cheek in the photo below! 

Those lips!!! AYKM??  Perfection!

The boys of the family.  Look at those LASHES!  I just can’t get enough of this big brother.  I’m amazed by his memory and how he remembered I had a bag of goodies for him to choose from at the end of the session.  He asked me if I had anything “cool” this time.  lol  Love it!  He is such an amazing, loving big brother.  This photo just makes me melt.

Ok, really?  Can’t you just soak in the sweetness that is oozing from those gorgeous eyes.  Big sister has grown so much since fall, and I couldn’t help but stop what I was doing every time she put on her excited face and made some insanely adorable hand gestures to tell me about her swim suit.  Love, love, love.

And, finally, nothing to me is more precious than mom/newborn skin on skin shots.  So simple and so pure.

Here is a long overdue blog post for some very patient parents. Brooklyn arrived 1 month ago, just after Mother’s Day. She arrived to a set of amazingly cool, loving parents. It was such a wonderful experience to work with them. I loved every second, and I look forward to watching this family grow together! Here is a Father’s Day present for you, Michael! Enjoy!

Look at this beautiful baby!!!

*smooch*

Love!

I adore this shot!!

What an amazing session!  I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this family.  I usually leave newborn sessions full of baby fever, wanting to sneak the new little bundle of joy home with me, but this time I wanted to take the whole family home!  lol  You know when you meet people, and things just click?  That’s how it was with these two.  Seriously, Mom & Dad were so incredibly cool and laid back. They had received a session gift certificate as a baby shower gift, and I am SO happy to now have them as clients.  Thank you for having me over within the first week (it is the BEST time for a newborn session – Addison really barely woke up or even seemed to notice anything I was doing to her!).  I can’t wait for you to see the entire gallery!  :)

You can access my calendar on my main website.  Most weekends are currently available.  I will be booking during the weekdays on Wednesdays and Fridays.  Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays are not available for booking sessions during these three months.  In order to ensure the highest of service to each client, I only will take on a limited number of clients per month.  Please contact me asap to book your Spring Session. At that time we will also book your pre-session consultation which can take place in person, at your home, or over the phone – whichever is most convenient for you.  I look forward to working with you, capturing magnificent images for your family, and enjoying some NICE weather!  (Positive thinking, positive thinking – nice weather can’t come soon enough!!!!)

Please take a look at the pricing page, as there have been some updates for the 2009 year, including a minimum order requirement of $300 for weekdays and $500 for weekends.  I have many new collections available, and I have also kept the popular VIP pricing.  The *new* Full Product Collections include different combinations of full session prints and gorgeous proof boxes, full session cd’s with rights to print, slideshows, amazing new, to die for albums, and various print products to decorate your home. A new savings opportunity for 2009 is available. When you pre-purchase a full product collection, your session fee is waived!!   Full Product Collections start at $1275.

Contact me to book

sammyv22@yahoo.com

(I am going to have you use this email for the time being, as a switch in my hosting company should happen any day, and I’m not sure how this will affect, if at all, my business email).  

or 

219.405.5117  

And, since, I’m SO behind on posting images…here is a little darling that was born just before that horrible, crazy, worst-drive-of-my-life snow storm!  I was actually headed to photograph her, when I decided to turn around.  She was just as sweet a few days later, when I finally was able to get over to her house to introduce her to the camera!  :)