Let's Be Friends
I’m Samantha Finch, a Hudson Valley motherhood photographer specializing in maternity, newborn, and family photography for parents who want more than posed portraits — they want images that feel like their life.
My photography is rooted in connection, emotion, and storytelling. I’m drawn to the in-between moments: the way your hand rests on your growing belly, the way your child leans into you without thinking, the way love shows up naturally when you’re simply allowed to be together.
Motherhood is made of quiet moments and wild ones.
Of soft beginnings and growing love.
Of seasons that pass faster than we ever expect.
The Exact Moment
I have loved photography for as long as I can remember, buying throw away cameras and collaging my walls with all the places I wanted to visit, images I loved, and inspirational quotes. Looking back, I realize now that my heart knew what I was meant to do long before I used my first camera. I officially started photographing in 2007, this is where I can pinpoint the exact moment, I knew I wanted to be a photographer. From there I transformed my passion into a career in 2012 when I created Photography by Samantha Finch. I can confidently say that my journey in photography has evolved as my own life has unfolded, and currently brings me to my favorite season yet, a time I affectionally call my “Mom Era.”
Creating powerful imagery
to catalog your life
My mission is to inspire and motivate individuals to see the beauty in everyday life, following their journey, however that may look, and to preserve the important moments in their lives. It is my dream to be able to give my clients as opportunity to relive their most scared moments repeatedly.
Please email me at sammie@sammiefinchphoto.com for availability and pricing options.
You can find "Photography by Sammie Finch " on Instagram @Sammiefinchphoto (nature), @Sammiefinchphotography (portraits) or @sammieajalfiebabies (personal)
The Process
01. Connect
Pretend your sitting at a café catching up with an old friend, I want to know YOU and your family; your hopes, dreams, everything.
Share your story
02. Conceptualize
Besides beautiful photographs, what are you looking to walk away from in our session? Is there anything specific you would like me to know? Inspiration you are hoping to draw from? I want to understand your vision & how it can mesh with my style.
Develop Your Vision
03. Create
All the prep work is done & now it is time to capture those special memories and genuine emotions with your loves ones.
Bring it to life
Telling your story
Telling your story
A Connection Driven Approach to Motherhood Photography
A Connection Driven Approach to Motherhood Photography
I believe motherhood photography should feel honest, gentle, and deeply personal.
Whether we’re photographing your pregnancy, your newborn days, or your family as it is right now, my goal is always the same:
to create images that reflect real connection, not forced perfection.
I guide you just enough so you feel comfortable, confident, and supported — and then I step back and let the moment unfold. No pressure to perform. No expectation to be anything other then yourselves, just pure love and connection.