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Portraits

"My family and I have had such a wonderful experience with Sam! We have had Sam photograph several times for me including my maternity, newborn, and family photos. Sam is a delight to be around and her photos are beautiful. She has been very accommodating with working around my family's crazy schedule. I would highly recommend her and will most definitely use her again to photograph our family."

- Garrett Family

FOR FAMILIES WHO WANT BEAUTIFUL, PLAYFUL, VIBRANT IMAGES

Timeless, vibrant, and personality-filled portraits to celebrate the beautiful journey of your family. I love capturing families from pregnancy and your baby's first year, to family portraits long after the stage of sleepless nights and toddler snacks. Life moves fast, and your moments deserve to be captured in a way that reflects the love and joy of each chapter. Whether you're expecting, celebrating your baby's birthday, or wanting to capture the stage your family is in right now, I’ll work with you to create images that are authentic, joyful, and full of life. These moments deserve to be remembered in a way that feels natural, fun, and uniquely yours.

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Motherhood is a series of fleeting moments — each one more precious than the last.”

  • Quick and simple booking process

  • Easy-to-understand packages to choose from

  • Location guidance and outfit recommendations

  • Creative session with a mix of classic posed portraits and candid images that capture your baby bump, your beautiful family, and your baby's personality

  • A fun, relaxed experience with lots of posing direction

  • An experienced, compassionate, and patient photographer who emphasizes newborn safety and client comfort

  • High quality, professional images delivered within 2 weeks of your session

  • Fast and simple online gallery to download photos and order prints

  • A communicative, patient, and passionate photographer dedicated to capturing special moments

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THE

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From the moment you find out you’re expecting, everything changes. Preserve the magic of your baby's first year with imagery to celebrate the beautiful journey of pregnancy and your baby's first year.

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From the anticipation and excitement during pregnancy, all the "I wonder what they will look like, sound like" conversations to the fleeting moments when your new bundle of joy arrives.

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From the first time they smile, to the joy of their first birthday, these sessions capture each of those precious stages in your baby's first year. Whether it’s the sweet, inquisitive look at three months, the playful, sit-up moments at six months, the exciting crawling adventures at nine months, or the fun and messy celebration of a one-year-old cake smash – I’ll be there to document it all. 

$1375

what's included:

The Belly to Baby collection includes four thoughtfully curated sessions, seamlessly bundled to capture every precious milestone of your baby's first year. This package ensures you never miss a moment of this special journey, including:

 

- maternity session

- newborn session

- family session OR milestone session (taken at 3, 6, or 9 months)

- cake smash session to celebrate your baby's 1st birthday​

$500 Retainer required to book. Payment plans available.

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SESSIONS

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maternity

Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful, anticipatory, and hardest times of a woman's life. It is filled with ups, downs, excitement, and new experiences. Your maternity session celebrates the beauty and strength of your pregnancy – a radiant moment in your life. We'll work together to design a shoot that captures the excitement and love surrounding your growing family and honors the strength and beauty of the journey to motherhood

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What's Included:

  • up to 90 minutes of shooting time 

  • on location or studio session

  • 40-60+ high resolution, fully retouched, digital images

  • private online gallery

  • digital downloads

$375

lifestyle newborn

The beauty of lifestyle newborn photography lies in its simplicity and authenticity. This type of session focuses on capturing your baby in the context of your home and life, filled with real moments and emotion. I’ll take a relaxed approach, documenting those sweet, candid interactions – the first cuddles, the soft gazes, the quiet bonding time. Your home provides the perfect backdrop, filled with warmth and love, and this session will reflect the natural connection between your family and your newborn. It’s all about capturing the essence of your new beginning as a family in a way that feels real and beautiful.

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What's Included:

  • up to 90 minutes of shooting time 

  • session in client's home or in studio

  • 40-60+ high resolution, fully retouched, digital images

  • private online gallery

  • digital downloads

$400

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posed newborn

Your newborn's first few days are fleeting, yet they are full of wonder, soft details, and pure innocence. In a posed newborn session, I capture these precious early moments with a focus on natural beauty and gentle posing. We’ll create timeless images that showcase your baby’s delicate features, from tiny fingers to soft curls. Every shot is designed to highlight the calm and peace of your newborn’s first days, preserving the memory of this tender time for you to cherish forever. These sessions are typically held within the first 14 days of life, when your baby is still small, sleepy, and flexible for those curled-up poses. Posed newborn photography sessions take place in studio.

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What's Included:​​

  • up to 2 hours of shooting time in studio

  • large inventory of props, outfits, and fabrics available for your session

  • 20-30 high resolution, fully retouched, digital images

  • private online gallery

  • digital downloads

$500

fresh 48

Fresh 48 sessions are all about capturing those first moments of your baby’s life in the hospital or at home, within the first 48 hours after birth. These photos tell the story of the very first day of your baby’s life – from the first time you hold them to those tiny details that will soon change. With a natural, documentary-style approach, I aim to capture the raw emotion and intimate connections of this life-changing experience. It’s a celebration of new beginnings and the joy that fills a room when a baby is welcomed into the world. These sessions are short, simple, and full of heart – preserving those fleeting moments in time.​

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What's Included:

  • up to 90 minutes of shooting time 

  • session in client's home or in hospital

  • 40-60+ high resolution, fully retouched, digital images

  • private online gallery

  • digital downloads

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$450

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milestones

Whether it’s the sweet, inquisitive look at three months, the playful, sit-up moments at six months, the exciting crawling adventures at nine months, or the fun and messy celebration of a one-year-old cake smash – I’ll be there to document it all. Each milestone session is designed to reflect the unique personality and development of your child, with a focus on capturing their natural curiosity, joy, and charm. These sessions are the perfect (and super creative!) way to preserve the magic of your baby’s first year as they grow, change, and amaze you every single day.

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What's Included:

  • up to 90 minutes of shooting time 

  • on location or studio session

  • 40-60+ high resolution, fully retouched, digital images

  • private online gallery

  • digital downloads

$375

cake smash

Your baby’s first birthday is a milestone worth celebrating in the sweetest (and messiest!) way possible! A cake smash session is the perfect way to capture the joy, curiosity, and playful spirit of your little one as they dive into their very first birthday cake. From adorable giggles to frosting-covered fingers, these sessions are all about fun, personality, and letting your baby shine.

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We’ll create a setup that reflects your style—whether it’s simple and timeless, bright and whimsical, or full of playful details. The result? A collection of vibrant, joy-filled images that celebrate this big moment in a way that feels natural, fun, and uniquely them. Because turning one should always be this sweet!

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What's Included:

  • up to 90 minutes of shooting time 

  • on location or studio session

  • 40-60+ high resolution, fully retouched, digital images

  • private online gallery

  • digital downloads

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*cakes not included, client is responsible for bringing cake*

$375

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 FAMILY PORTRAITS

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Your family is constantly growing, changing, and creating new memories—and your photos should reflect that. My family sessions are all about capturing the love, laughter, and connection that make your family yours. Whether it’s snuggles with your little ones, playful moments with toddlers, or a beautifully posed portrait, I’ll create images that feel natural, joyful, and full of personality.

No stiff, awkward posing here—just real, heartfelt moments that celebrate your family exactly as you are. Whether you're updating your annual photos or simply want to freeze this stage of life before it slips by, these sessions are designed to be effortless, fun, and full of love.

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What's Included:

  • up to 90 minutes of shooting time 

  • on location or studio session

  • 40-60+ high resolution, fully retouched, digital images

  • private online gallery

  • digital downloads

$375

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Samantha Alexander Photography - Reno vibrant polished true to color photographer

California and Nevada Wedding + Portrait Photography

Samantha Alexander is a photographer dedicated to capturing genuine love stories and new beginnings— providing clients throughout California and Nevada with authentic, polished, and joyful images to tell their story. Focused on capturing weddings and belly to baby moments.

Est. 2016

© 2025 Samantha Alexander Photography

 

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