“Authenticity: The courage to be yourself”
Who I am
As you probably already know, my name is Samuel Maldonado (you can call me Sam) and I am the creative mind behind all the photos you most likely have seen of mine. If you haven’t yet, I encourage you to go take a look at my portfolio.
I am a professional photographer based in Central Oregon. My portraiture and landscapes are what I’m best known for but I also enjoy making street and lifestyle photos as part of my own personal enjoyment. I started my photography journey in 2015 where I turned my curiosity into passion and have not looked back since.
What sets me apart from others would be my focus in giving you a completely enjoyable experience from start to finish, as well as my drive to always push my limits and step out of my comfort zone to deliver the best results possible. My style is slightly more classic with a small boost in contrast where I personally feel like the photos will hold more value for years to come and not just in todays enjoyment; Truly making your photos “timeless.”
why photography
I’ve always had an artistic mind but was never quite able to find where I could express myself creatively. I was also always fond of helping others or lifting others up. Through photography, I was not only able to let my creative mind flow, but also help others see themselves in a more positive manner.
It’s such a rewarding experience seeing a persons face light up when they see their photos for the first time. It brings me joy to witness what kind of impact my photography does for others.
My love for photography was accidental, I’ll be honest, but my passion and drive to always give each and every person the best photo experience ever is purely authentic.