Meet the heart behind Thistle and Bloom Photography, a newborn, maternity & milestone photographer in the Seattle area.
Outside of photography, I’m usually with my partner John, our two kiddos, and our dog. Some of my favorite memories are the everyday ones: dancing to showtunes after family dinners, curling up with a good book, or rewatching Pride & Prejudice for the hundredth time. I also have a soft spot for cheesy early 2000’s teen rom-coms — She’s the Man and John Tucker Must Die are my go-to comfort watches.
My photography journey started almost a decade ago as a hobby, I took an old camera to India with me and have been obsessed ever since. Eventually I started photographing weddings, and later had the opportunity to photograph newborns at local hospitals. That’s when I truly found my passion. I’ve been behind the camera for about eight years, and for the past three, I’ve been working professionally.
Samantha
a little bit about
Hi, I’m Samantha, the photographer behind Thistle and Bloom Photography. I’m based in Edmonds and serve families across Seattle, Shoreline, and the greater Puget Sound area.
Through photos, these memories are preserved for years to come, so you can hold onto the details that make up your family’s story..
THE REMEMBERING
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All of baby's firsts come faster than expected. Their first smile or their steps — every milestone is a victory and a reminder of how time flies.
THE GROWING
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Those first tender days with your newborn are fleeting — filled with tiny details, sleepless nights, and a love deeper than you imagined.
THE ARRIVAL
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From the first flutters of pregnancy to the anticipation of meeting your baby, these months are filled with excitement, change, and wonder.
The WAITING
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My focus is on soft lighting and capturing the details that you'll never want to forget — the way a newborn’s toes curl, the anticipation in an expectant mother’s smile, or the joy of a one-year-old smashing a birthday cake. I love documenting every stage of the journey, from your growing belly, to those first quiet newborn days, to the milestones that follow.
. My goal is to create a calm and comfortable experience so parents can relax and simply enjoy the moment. As a mom of two, I know how overwhelming those early days can feel. My first pregnancy began just a week before COVID shutdowns, and with my second, my family had to move into a hotel right before his birth due to water damage at home. Those experiences taught me firsthand how stressful and chaotic parenthood can feel, and they shaped my approach as a photographer. My goal is to create sessions that are calm and stress-free, so you can slow down and truly enjoy these moments.
Samantha's Process as the photographer
