About Me

Hi there, I’m Sam!

Ask me to do an icebreaker or say 3 “fun facts” about myself and I’ll want to crawl into a hole and die. I’d much prefer to skip right to the good part – the real, vulnerable stuff that makes you feel something.

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What Matters Most

I feel like the world is trying to make me chase the wrong things – The newest iPhone, some weird Balenciaga streetwear, more trinkets. But having more meaningless stuff doesn’t equal more happiness.

What actually matters is the connections we forge; connection to ourselves, connections with those we love. And the love of a dog is the most pure love there is.

Now and then I hear someone say “but it’s just a dog”. But I know that’s not true. I know better (and if you’re reading this, you probably do too).

How I do it

Meet My Son, Basil

Basil is my family. He’s been my rock through many ups and downs, always happily greeting me at the door with his toy dragon and a wiggly butt. He brings me joy every single day and I strive to do the same for him. The love we share is unconditional and I feel so grateful for every day we have together.

But it's not all roses.

Basil’s a reactive and sensitive guy. I set boundaries for him and advocate for him daily so he can live his best life. I understand the stress of worrying about whether your dog will listen and behave in new situations. Don’t worry, I can create epic photos of your dog even if they’re very particular like my Basil.

We will treasure these memories forever!

“We had a blast working with Sam and are completely in love with our photos. She managed to get great portraits of our very cute but unfocused dog. We definitely recommend working with Sam. We will treasure these memories forever!”

- Jack's Mom

The Devil's in the Details

I’m a sentimental, glass-half-full perfectionist who’s always digging to find the beauty buried beneath the BS.

I obsess over every tiny detail, like the texture and feel of a throw blanket, or finding the perfect shade of blue paint. I carefully curate the things I bring into my life. So when I invest in something, it has to be just right.

My approach as a photographer is the same. And although the pressure I put on myself to strive for perfection can sometimes be a bit heavy, I absolutely LOVE creating the final product – incredible custom art that honours every dog’s unique spirit

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Ok fine... Here are 3 fun facts about me

1. I love vintage movies. My favs are “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane” and anything Hitchcock.

2. I moved from Ottawa to Saguenay without having ever seen it, with limited knowledge of French, after meeting the love of my life. I was immediately charmed by the region and my French is slowly getting better each day.

3. I estimate about 20% of my diet is cheese (so I might have some extra pieces up my sleeve to keep your dog engaged at our session).

You and I are a perfect fit if...

You have multiple (potentially embarrassing) nicknames for your dog that you won’t hesitate to say in public

You wish your dog could live forever.

You’d love epic images that look like they’re out of a nature magazine and showcase your dog’s true personality

Your want your home to be your cozy nest, adorned with meaningful things that make you proud of your life that you’ve lived well

You'll want to look elsewhere if...

You just want a couple cute digitals for Instagram

You mainly want photos of your human family - I always make the dog the star of the show

Does this sound like you?

I can't wait to meet you!

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