About Me
Hey there! My name is Samantha Deschamps, most call me Sammi. I am a wife, mother and photographer. Those aren't the only things that define me, but they do take up a great deal of my time. Especially being a mom of 3 girls. I'm a bit of a chocoholic, who isn't..right? LOVER of Wednesday night TV on ABC and dream of being a good baker...comes from watching too much Food Network. I'm a confessed Etsy addict, both for my girls and my business. I am a bit of a perfectionist and "chatty cathy". I hug a lot and blush when receiving compliments, but love them ;) My clients become friends and makes my world a bigger, better place. I truly, truly love what I do! As a Professional Custom Portrait photographer, I specialize in newborns, children, highschool senior & bridal photography. You will always get the most personalized service, custom designed products and beautifully presented portraits.You will never get anything but my best and it's a pretty high standard. What helps me create my art? I use Canon professional cameras along with Canon's professional line of lenses with the latest in processng software and only the best professional labs available. I am forever educating myself to help me and my business do the best for my clients. My blog is a place to share work I have done for my amazing clients (friends), learn more about me, my life and whatever else happens to be going on in my world. Proud Member of Professional Photographers of America & NAPP. Thank so much for stopping by! -Sammi
First Birthday! Monroe, NH Children’s Custom Photographer
November 1, 2012
Miss Layla came to see me for her First Birthday Cake Smash. I think she liked her cake.. a little cautious, but overall a great job by this cutie!!!
These sessions are one of my studio’s specialities! We customize each session to include formal images and then the best part.. cake smashing!!! Capture this moment forever with custom portraits from our studio. This session includes an amazing 20×20 Framed Art Series Collage. Family Images are also included! 603.638.3014
I had the priviledge to photograph this sweet little man. He will be in no shortage of attention or love! Future Hunter and I can’t wait to see him grow through my lens.
I have had the extreme priviledge to watch Claire grow over this last year. She has a big personality and I love, love the expression she gives through her looks. Happy Birthday Beautiful Girl!
Have a little one turning 1 soon? Around The Bend’s 1st Birthday Session is Perfect!!! 603.638.3014
I first Photographed Kayley as a Senior a few years ago.. she was living in MA then and has since located to Hardwick, VT. She contacted me about doing a fun couple’s session. I met up with Mike and Kayley in Saint Johnsbury, VT and we then moved to a few locations that I frequent between there and my studio in Monroe, NH. We ended our fun, modern session in my studio and despite it being a bit windy and chilly during our session, it was a fun time and the result are images that capture this young couple in this amazing time in their lives. Thanks Kayley and Mike!!! -Sammi
Chic Critique Forum’s Fall Cover Contest
A blog post.. you must all be shocked. 
I have had an unbelievably busy Spring & Summer and going into a hectic Fall Schedule. I decided to take a little break from my vacation to make sure I remembered to enter an image for the Chic Criqique Fall Cover Contest. I heard about it a while ago and had an image in mind, but time got away from me and looked at my date book where I had written down the deadline and thought, why not.. nothing ventured, nothing gained.. right?!
Here is Stunning Ashley from a Vintage Inspired Shoot myself and my friend Lisa did in Montpelier VT. Ashley is one of the sweetest girls ever and a spirit I love. I count myself lucky we met a couple of years ago and look forward to seeing her shine as she goes on an incredible journey to work with some amazing names in fashion.
We had a little fun in the studio today in honor of Valentines Day. Went a little Audrey Hepburn with hairstyle and she had fun being a ham in front of the camera.
Have you heard about my Children’s Spring Special? It’s happening March 10th-17th.. collections begin at just $99 for 1-2 kiddos. Extra kiddos up to 4 total are $10 each. Perfect time to freshen up your wall with a gorgeous wall portraits of your children. I will even have specials on my Boutique Luxe Framing! Another year gone by and how fast they change, dont miss out.. this only happens once a year! Call me to book! 603.638.3014 -Sammi
Back by Popular Demand, Children’s Spring Mini-Special! I started this Children’s Spring Special a while back and it’s my most popular! Just perfect for capturing another year gone by and freshening up your walls for Spring with gorgeous art of your own children. Don’t miss out, only two Saturdays are available with 4 sessions per day starting at 10:30 am until 3pm. I have plenty of cute tutus and headbands for those little princesses and cuteness for boys too! New backgrounds for this year. Framing specials will be availble and my Luxe Frames will never be this low again. Made to match any decor and color scheme. You won’t want to pass this up. Whether you want digital keepsakes or beautifully presented portraits, ready to gift give or hang, it’s all included in this Special! Do you have Facebook? Have a new timeline.. well, if you do, you will also receive a FB timeline of some of your session favorites. Book now.. weekends will be the first to go, just $50 Guarantees your date and time, Hurry, this Special always books up! 603.638.3014
I know I have neglected my poor blog, but in the height of Senior Portraits, I have a good excuse. My third year as a HS Senior Portrait Photographer, this has been such an amazing year. I adore photographing Seniors, especially from the area where I started it all. It’s reassurance the 45 minutes to see me isn’t so far after all.
Sarah, the youngest in her family was my first senior girl this year. The hectic world of relocating gave me doubts I would be able to get in the full swing of Senior Portraits this season, but Sarah told me she knew she wanted me to take her portraits when she saw images of a senior friend from last year. What a fantastic compliment. I feel as though I have more then a professional relationship with my clients and meeting with Sarah and her Mom, Carol proved just that. Thank you so much for choosing me to capture these truly important portraits. 
Sarah’s slide show..
Just a heads up.. I know it seems early, but I will be looking for Class of 2013 Senior Reps soon.. keep this is mind and feel free to email me with any questions. sam@aroundthebendphotography.com 603.638.3014
1K WINNER Giveaway!!!!|Monroe, NH Portrait Photographer
October 20, 2011
We have a winner for my 1K FB Giveaway! Thank you to all who entered and referred a friend. I truly, truly appreciate it!
#10 Lisa Pierson is my winner! Congrats Lisa you can email me at sam@aroundthebendphotography.com for details. Thank you!
Last week the first round of my brand new Newsletter went out. This will be sent out every few months. If you signed up after the initial mailing or need to sign up, here is the special I announced..I was going to wait until Saturday, but my weekend is very busy and I don’t want to forget!
I have already booked a few of these appointments and some certificates have been purchased. Make sure to book early.. I will be taking the month of December to spend with my family and celebrate the Holidays. I won’t be taking on any new sessions after these book up, except newborns, until 2012. 603.638.3014
My new Red “Lola” Epiphanie camera bag arrived today! I absolutely love it! My old camera bag was really not my style. It served it’s purpose well enough, but always seemed bulky and not comfortable. My Epiphany bag is just my style… truly gorgeous and very well made. It will fit my canon cameras and L lenses just fine. This way, my camera can really go everywhere! Don’t forget to enter the 1K giveaway Here. You could win a Photography session worth over $500!!!!
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Beautiful!
gorgeous!