YOUR LIFE,
YOUR STORY
Hey y'all! Samantha Dearie Graham here, owner and lead photographer for My Dearie Photography.
My photography journey started at age 16 with my mothers film Canon. Always the kid with a flash, I never missed the opportunity to make a moment last longer.
After attending the Art Institute of Tampa, I continued my career as a studio and freelance photographer. With a brain that goes a mile a minute and can't remember where I put my keys, I decided that I could not be confined to a studio and now mainly work outdoors and on location. An average session with me includes a lot of bossiness (sorry not sorry) and a whole lot of laughs. Expect to enjoy yourself more than anticipated 100%.
I have come a long way in my photography journey, including adding a wonderful supportive husband and, excuse me for being biased, an extremely handsome little boy. When photographing, your family is just as important as mine.
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Currently located in Lakeland, FL, I often travel all over Central and Southwest Florida for an additional price.
HEY!
IT'S ME.
WHY I LOVE WHAT I DO
Knowing firsthand how special this life is, I value the ability to save and cherish moments. As a lover of history, capturing these moments are more to me than just a cheeky smile or an elegant dress. The photos I take are encapulated pieces of time that will forever remain a part of your family.
My approach is not so much smile and say cheese, as it is focusing on interaction. It’s all about raw emotions, having fun, and capturing life as you know it. So whether you are just updating family photos or memorializing a new milestone, I'm ready with my camera. All my focus is on you now.
