Parkside + Beach Graduation Session
Samantha Swain Samantha Swain

Parkside + Beach Graduation Session

I’m so happy we made a trip to the beach after we got some shots on the Parkside campus! I love incorporating Kenosha’s most iconic scenery in every photoshoot, and it’s such a fun way to bring some excitement into a grad photoshoot. The champagne popping photos are always some of my favorite shots! Congrats class of 2025!

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Energetic Carthage Graduation Sessions
Samantha Swain Samantha Swain

Energetic Carthage Graduation Sessions

As a former Carthage grad, I always love visiting the campus to capture grad photos in the spring! The campus is so beautifully adorned with vibrant flowers—those red tulips are absolutely stunning! Both these sessions were so much fun, and I loved walking around finding the perfect photo spots with the most gorgeous light. Golden hour on the Carthage campus is honestly breathtaking!

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Romantic Proposal at TinCAN Roadhouse in Union Grove
Samantha Swain Samantha Swain

Romantic Proposal at TinCAN Roadhouse in Union Grove

It was truly such a joy to capture this beautiful proposal, and honestly, just being in the room was so special! The amount of planning that went into creating such an unforgettable moment was so sweet, and I was honored to help capture the memory of a lifetime. Cheers to the happy couple, and I hope their future is full of the love these images hold. :)

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Spring Petrifying Springs Senior Session
Samantha Swain Samantha Swain

Spring Petrifying Springs Senior Session

Is March 1st in Wisconsin Spring? That’s up for debate. Her adorable pastel pink dress tells us it was a beautiful, warm Spring day, and that’s the illusion I’d like to create. It definitely wasn’t 20 degrees… Those aren’t patches of snow in the background…

Regardless of the temperature, these photos turned out gorgeous, and I’m so happy she didn’t let unideal weather ruin the experience! I had so much fun capturing these senior portraits, and I can’t wait to do more sessions like this in 2025!

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Telling a Story with a Photograph
Samantha Swain Samantha Swain

Telling a Story with a Photograph

We don’t remember the boring yearbook portraits or the posed photos next to birthday cakes. In fact, the moments we treasure most rarely even involve anyone looking at the camera. We create memories by interacting with each other and the world around us, not by staring down the barrel of a lens.

And that’s what I want to do for you. Let me help you tell your story.

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Winter Engagement Session at Petrifying Springs Park
Samantha Swain Samantha Swain

Winter Engagement Session at Petrifying Springs Park

I cannot believe what luck we had with this winter wonderland backdrop—especially after having to reschedule once due to freezing weather! It’s not often I get to do a photoshoot in the snow, and there’s just something about that snow and evergreen tree color combo that speaks to my soul. It’s stunning! Winter photoshoots in Wisconsin can be tricky, but this session was definitely worth the risk!

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Fall Senior Session at Poerio Park
Samantha Swain Samantha Swain

Fall Senior Session at Poerio Park

Looking for a gorgeous location for fall photos without the crowd? Sam Poerio Park is perfect! The foliage and the flowers were gorgeous for this session, and our session felt much more private than most. Fall colors are beautiful to feature in photos, but it is a very popular time of year for photography. If the golden hues of Autumn are priority, but you want to avoid the crowds other popular parks attract this time of year, Poerio Park Nature Center is an excellent option.

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Summer Senior Session at Kenosha Sand Dunes
Samantha Swain Samantha Swain

Summer Senior Session at Kenosha Sand Dunes

As much as I love Fall, I am going to miss these gorgeous summertime beach sessions. Splashing around in Lake Michigan to capture these energetic photos was a blast (even though I stupidly wore jeans!) I may have been drenched and covered in sand by the end, but it was so worth it. I think the lifeguard uniform has been the most fun wardrobe change I’ve captured in a senior session yet!

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Playful Extended Family Beach Session
Samantha Swain Samantha Swain

Playful Extended Family Beach Session

The energy during this session was a blast, and the boys were so much fun to photograph! Those action shots were absolutely adorable! It was very heartwarming to capturing the love and joy in this extended family. Plus, the summer vibes of a beach session in the middle of July will never get old. I love including this gorgeous beach grass every time I shoot at Simmon’s Island!

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Adult Family Summer Session
Samantha Swain Samantha Swain

Adult Family Summer Session

Your family portraits should capture the personality of your family. Too many posed shots are stiff and boring. I want to photograph you laughing and interacting! You don't sit around all day smiling awkwardly at a camera, do you? So wouldn't you prefer your precious memories with your family to be captured authentically?

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Summer Beach Proposal
Samantha Swain Samantha Swain

Summer Beach Proposal

I live for capturing these moments. Nothing compares to the genuine and pure emotion captured in a proposal photo. :)

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In-Home Family/Newborn Session
Samantha Swain Samantha Swain

In-Home Family/Newborn Session

It was such a joy to capture the 2 beautiful new additions to my good friend’s family! It seems like just yesterday I was capturing their family of 3 in this very same spot, and am so happy I had the honor of photographing them again as a family of 5! These photos turned out so adorable and heartwarming, despite mom and dad’s exhaustion. Seriously, they are super parents!

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Spring Family Session - Colorado
Samantha Swain Samantha Swain

Spring Family Session - Colorado

I had such a wonderful opportunity to travel to Colorado and photograph my best friend and her beautiful growing family last month! We were fighting some some pretty harsh sunlight, but we were able to capture some really fun, energetic moments!

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Spring Petrifying Springs Family Session
Samantha Swain Samantha Swain

Spring Petrifying Springs Family Session

It was a bit chilly for Spring photos, and the sun stayed hidden behind the clouds for this session, but it truly didn’t matter. It was such a joy to capture this family’s energy!

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Spring Kemper Center & Wolfenbuttel Park Couples Session
Samantha Swain Samantha Swain

Spring Kemper Center & Wolfenbuttel Park Couples Session

I will never get tired of photographing these two locations. You’d never be able to guess how cold our hands were during this session because their energy is so warm and they were glowing with love! The Kemper Center is one of my favorite locations because there are so many pockets of of gorgeous nature combined with historic architecture offering plenty of variety for poses and backdrops. And if you want to get a little closer to Lake Michigan for a few shots, its so easy to hop over to Wolfenbuttel Park, which is just down the street!

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Kenosha Valentine’s Boudoir Mini Sessions 2024
Samantha Swain Samantha Swain

Kenosha Valentine’s Boudoir Mini Sessions 2024

If you have been on the fence about booking a sexy photoshoot for a while, I highly encourage you to just SEND IT and book today! It’s normal to be hesitant at first. In fact, I never had a client who didn’t tell me they were nervous, but I also never had a client who regretted it!

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Urban Kenosha Senior Session
Samantha Swain Samantha Swain

Urban Kenosha Senior Session

If you are looking for the perfect urban location for your senior session, downtown Kenosha has so much to offer! It’s perfect for those who want variety in backgrounds, and it’s easy to find clean and comfortable spots for outfit changes.

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October Engagement Session at Petrifying Springs
Samantha Swain Samantha Swain

October Engagement Session at Petrifying Springs

Planning the perfect fall photos is a bit like trying to plan your meal prep around when your avocados will be ripe. When an avocado is perfectly ripe, it’s DELICIOUS, but if you try to eat it just slightly before or after that point, it’s still edible, but mostly disappointing. Getting the Autumn photos of your dreams is similar—September is still too green, and by November everything looks dead. That end of October sweet spot is what you want to aim for.

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Fall Beach Engagement Session
Samantha Swain Samantha Swain

Fall Beach Engagement Session

We had such perfect weather for this beautiful engagement shoot! And if you haven’t already noticed from my past beach sessions, I take full advantage of every opportunity to include beach grass in my photos. I can’t get enough of those warm golden tones!

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