Round Hill, Virginia USA ... and beyond

HI, I'M SAM -

that one hype-woman who always has her camera... and your back.

I'm trying to find the perfect word that encompasses those tiny moments you feel when you're truly paying attention. The little bubbles of effervescence that start fizzing when life slows down and you're in it for real.

These are moments of sincerity, truth, closeness, engagement, movement, stillness, contentment, and pure joy. You can't really see them because you're apart of them. But you can feel those moments coursing through your entire body, giving you the very breath you need to survive.

The perfect example is when a momma snugs up real close and breathes in her little one. There is nothing like taking in the scent of the one who completely envelopes you with the purest of love and light. She can't see that moment, but she can feel it - and she never wants to forget it. Or even when someone completely lets go, lives in the moment, and lets their personality shine not for the camera, but just because being themselves is freeing and unbelievably potent.

I am here to be your outside-looking-in-point-of-view; to find those little moments and encapsulate them so you'll be able to relive them over and over and over again.

- Sam Schinsky, Round Hill Virginia

Photo Credit to Amy Williams Photography

WHY ME?

SESSIONS

FAMILY + COUPLE SESSIONS: We're on the hunt for all of the fun, engagement, movement, and bliss - whatever that means to you. Whether its you and your crew or just you and your boo and whether you want a cozy in home session or an adventure outdoors - we're going to find the moments that speak to your souls and bring out those moments of contentment. Anywhere in Northern Virginia and beyond.
COFFEE SHOP PHOTO SESSIONS: Short + Sweet sessions at Shake and Bops Botanical Cafe in Leesburg, Virginia - a lush, little, living room set up style cafe with a hidden garden patio. These perfectly timed appointments make it possible to grab highlight images and story telling series to line your walls, fill your albums, update your website, and create your greeting cards.

Everything from an updated Family Portrait and Personality pics of the kids, to new headshots or coffee date couples - you are going to LOVE these simple, effortless, yet cohesive sessions.

To book, please start the process by contacting me.
SOLO PORTRAITS: Maybe you need a new headshot for your current or future career, or your graduating senior needs their final session in this last chapter of their school career, we will find where you love to be and bring out the very best of you.
KIDS SCHOOL PHOTOS: Daycares, preschools, private schools, homeschoolers - I adore taking these amazing personality images to document their current stages of life. A few minutes of time in front of the camera and you have sealed this season of your ever growing little ones. Contact for investment information. These can be apart of pop-up opportunities, in the school, or even in the students home for max comfort and ease.
ELOPEMENTS + MICROWEDDINGS: Big wedding shindigs aren't for everyone. You may be headed to the courthouse or jet setting off to an island by yourself, I have the perfect four hours of documentary storytelling that naturally showcases how the day unfolded beautifully, perfectly, unscripted. Investment begins at $1995. Contact for more. I'm will to travel anywhere your nuptials are destined to go.

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TESTIMONIAL

Mommy + Me

Melissa Hughes

Sam is the absolute best photographer I have ever worked with. I feel comfortable and the photos she delivers are things we will cherish for decades. Capturing these moments with my family is priceless.

Round Hill, Virginia

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