We all have done it – looked at those little numbers on our social media accounts and based our popularity on an arbitrary number – the amount of followers we have. We have all wanted to be the most popular (or one of the popular ones). Well I am shouting it from the rooftops right … View Post
3 reasons why your follower count doesn’t matter
Josie // Class of 2017
Oh those high school days. I remember distinctly when I was a senior in high school just waiting impatiently to graduate, get out of my small town lifestyle, and become this independent free-thinking adult in the city. Funny that it has all come back in a full circle. I am back in this small town … View Post
Why your instagram should be both business and personal
If you know me, than you know that I am a huge fan of social media – particularly Facebook and Instagram. I use Pinterest and Snapchat every now and then, but my two main squeezes are FB and Insta. I am a more visual person and I just love what these two social media offer … View Post
Fall 2016 dates are open!
Today is the day! Fall portrait session dates are now open to you! You will definitely be thanking yourself later when you have some gorgeous gift prints in hand to share with your friends and families. Hosting a party at your house? Is there a better way to show off your fabulous family style than with some wall art that will make all of … View Post
little Emmeline is Earthside
Way back in April, I posted a maternity model call for my promo video (that is on my home page). I got somewhere from 20-30 responses with some incredible stories, adorable pictures of their bellies, and just some wonderful people in general. I was kinda sad I couldn’t include all of those lovely applicants in … View Post
a letter to myself 5 years ago
Dear 2011 Sami, Repeat after me: “Believe you belong, and you will.” The ultimate fake it until you make it. It’s late Thursday evening and you are currently sitting in a hotel in Memphis, Tennessee thinking about the past 5 years full of blood, joy, sweat, curse words, growth, and friendships. I know it may seems … View Post