Hello, I'm SAMANTHA
Family Photographer in Plymouth, MI
Hi, I’m Samantha, the photographer and founder behind Studio Belle Mère—a luxury family portrait photography studio in Plymouth, MI dedicated to celebrating the beauty of motherhood and beyond.
With formal training under renowned celebrity photographer Lola Melani, I’ve honed my skills to specialize in creating emotive, fine art portraits that honor the strength, grace, and beauty of a woman’s motherhood journey. My work has been featured in HOUR Detroit, Metro Detroit Weddings Magazine, and Nearly Wed Magazine, and I’m honored to have been voted one of HOUR Detroit’s Best Of portrait photographers.
“The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do.” – Andy Warhol
The Studio Belle Mère Difference
I believe your portrait experience should feel just as meaningful as the photographs themselves.
Whether you're documenting a growing family, celebrating a personal milestone, updating your professional brand, or simply preserving this season of life, my goal is to make the entire process feel effortless, enjoyable, and deeply personalized. Every detail is thoughtfully designed so you can feel confident, supported, and fully present throughout your experience.
What to Wear
Through a personalized styling consultation, I'll help you select wardrobe pieces and concepts that align with your vision. Clients also enjoy access to my curated studio wardrobe featuring luxury gowns, silk draping fabrics, and timeless pieces designed to photograph beautifully.
Look and Feel Your Best
Every photoshoot includes professional on-site hairstyling and makeup artistry so you can relax, feel pampered, and arrive camera-ready. I'll guide you through every pose and expression, ensuring you feel confident, comfortable, and supported throughout your experience.
Portraits Designed to Be Enjoyed
After your photoshoot, I'll guide you through a personalized viewing and design appointment where we'll select your favorite portraits and transform them into beautiful artwork for your home. From handcrafted albums to custom gallery walls and fine art prints, I help simplify the process so you leave with portraits you love and will enjoy for years to come.
Services | What We're Known For
Maternity Photography
We provide an all-inclusive luxury experience designed to pamper and celebrate your pregnancy. From on-site professional hairstyling and makeup artistry to an elevated studio wardrobe, every detail is thoughtfully designed to make you feel supported, confident, and beautiful for this special moment in your motherhood journey.
From $1290
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Newborn Photography
Each newborn photoshoot is artfully designed to create timeless, elegant portraits in a calm and relaxing studio environment. From wardrobe styling to on-site professional hair and makeup for mom, every detail is thoughtfully taken care of, allowing you to simply arrive and enjoy a calm, stress-free experience while we preserve this fleeting season for you and your family.
From $1290
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Baby & Milestone Sessions
Baby milestone sessions focus on babies who are alert, expressive, and interacting with the world around them. These sessions are typically scheduled at key developmental stages and photographed in a relaxed studio environment to create timeless, heirloom-quality portraits.
From $490
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Women's Headshots
Professional portraits should feel effortless and representative of the level of service you provide to your own clients. Our full-service headshot experience is thoughtfully designed for busy professionals who value quality, efficiency, and a luxury experience from beginning to end.
From $1290
REVIEWS
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I am so happy I decided to trust Samantha with capturing the most precious moments of my life! I am completely in love with all of the photos that were taken from my maternity photos to my new baby’s newborn photos! These are the moments that we cannot get back once they’ve passed. I believe in the importance of taking the photos while you can to look back and appreciate these special times. I would highly recommend working with Samantha! She made me feel so comfortable the whole time and made it fun for my daughter which I really appreciated! She was very patient and kind. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
JESSICA HOANG
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I truly want to express my gratitude for the incredible work you did. The photos are absolutely stunning and capture so many precious moments. You made the entire experience so warm and enjoyable, and that really shines through in the final results. I’m sincerely thankful for the beautiful memories you’ve helped us create and preserve. I can’t wait to work with you again in the future!
OZIAN ABNET
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My Husband, daughter, and I absolutely loved our experience with Samantha and her team!!! Samantha, the make up artist, and hair stylist are so kind welcoming and friendly. I received everything I asked for and more. I absolutely love how my Maternity photos turned out and I will endlessly recommend them to anyone!!
EMILY MCKNIGHT
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LOVED working with Sammy and her team! She made my maternity shoot so smooth and easy. I felt so comfortable and beautiful that day. They were even amazing with my no nap cranky toddler. Thank you ladies!!
carlye pellow
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Samantha did an amazing job and captured truly beautiful and elegant shots. She made me feel confident and at ease during the entire shoot and was also great with my little one. Highly recommend!
Mirtha Echeverria
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I had an amazing experience with Samantha for my maternity photoshoot. She made me feel comfortable and at ease throughout the session, and her creative vision and professionalism truly stood out, and I’m so grateful for the memories she helped create. The photos are absolutely beautiful and perfectly capture such a special time in my life. Samantha’s talent and professionalism are unmatched, and I couldn’t be happier with the results.
poli changdar
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Absolutely loved my maternity photos with Sammy! Her studio is beautiful, the experience is empowering and the images are absolutely incredible - a moment in time captured that I will forever cherish! Thank you for capturing my first pregnancy so beautifully!
christina salmon
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I wanted my maternity photoshoot to be a memory for a lifetime and Samantha quite delivered that! Her style is editorial and classy I loved how approachable and encouraging she was during the session. Her studio is polished, she provided great styling and pose direction! Her makeup artist and assistant were so sweet as well and made me feel pampered.
vivian hernandez
Let's document your story
Our photoshoot calendar typically book 6-8 weeks in advance. We highly recommend reaching out as soon as possible to ensure availability for your desired timeframe.
All inquires are promptly responded to within 24 hours. If you do not see an email from us in your inbox during this time frame, please be sure to check your spam or junk folder.