New Logo & onTic photos | portraits & site | personal

As you can see, I have finally decided on a logo! Woo hoo! It's been really hard for me because I could never think of anything that suited *me*. Long story short, that is the symbol for eternity and giving. In the life-coaching I've been taking and the reading I've done, everything in the universe is about giving and receiving. What you put out into the universe, you get back. If you think of something you would wish most for yourself, you wish it for everyone else as well. This paradigm has changed my life dramatically in even a few short months of study. I can let go easier and find myself not as critical and judgemental (which was sooo exhausting physcially, emotionally, and spiritually). I even wear that symbol on my wrist on a bracelet to remind myself every day to give and find the God in people. I am finding that life is simple--it's about being human and connecting to other human beings. To take a moment out of your day to have a connection with a stranger, like in the grocery store check out line, is an incredible thing. You are just *being*.

So I think that logo suits me just perfect :)

Also, I did a shoot a few weeks back with onTic, a local band with incredible talent! Here are a few shots from their promo shoot:




Lead Singer Dereck


Drummer Rich


Bassist Ray


Guitarist Marcel

Arts Council and Exhibit

Very exciting news! I went today and joined the Arts Council of Fort Erie! It's been something I've wanted to do for a while, and my husband has been at me to do, so I decided with my whole New Year resolutions about my photography, that it is something I should do! And I am very glad I did :) I am looking forward to networking with other local artists and getting my name and business out there even more!

One great thing about joining the council is I am also going to be submitting pieces for my very first exhibit! The Red Ribbon Art Exhibit is on Februaryth 14th & 15th (7-10pm and noon-4pm respectively) at the Crossroads Welcome Centre in Fort Erie. All artists will be selling their work this year as well, so please come take a look or support your local artists! Hope to see everyone there!

I also revamped the website a little bit. Something just felt....off about it lately. So I hope I fixed it up :)

Thanks for all the love,
Cheers,
Samantha

The Website Is UP!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

And a very different year it will be :) My website is now officially up! You can always check it out at http://www.samanthapetrushak.com/ and check back often for updates and new samples!

While I have always found a passion in Fine Art and Portrait photography, I wanted to reach out to a very small market of small weddings. My good friend Amanda always calls me her "Small Wedding Specialist", so I have taken that to heart and with much thought, I have decided to label myself just that :) I want to cater to bride and grooms coming here to "elope" or as a destination wedding in this area. Or the couples who have a very small guest list and intimate ceremony, who want just a few hours of images to remember their day. So if you or someone you know are looking for just that, email me for more information! Pricing starts at just $350 for the elopement-style weddings.

I am also running a very fun winter promotion right now! It's called WARM UP YOUR WINTER NIGHTS! From Jan 2 until Jan 31, just in time for Valentine's Day, warm up your winter nights with some great couples photos (not meant as engagement photos specifically), or some photos for your honey! You will receive your session, all the photos in high res on disc, and an 8x10 for only $125!All photos will have a very romantic feel to them, whether it be curled up with your honey in front of the fire, or some tasteful artistic "boudoir" type shots for your special someone. Contact me for more information and we can discuss what you are looking for and come up with an idea just for you :)

Have a very wonderful 2009!!
~Samantha

NEW YEAR, NEW LOOK!

Things have been busy around here, to say the least! We had the newest addition to our family, a little girl, at the end of August. And because of the culmination of everything, my blog posts have suffered. I hereby solemnly swear to do better in the New Year :) With my New Year's resolution of keeping up with my posts, I am also releasing my new website (hence the "New Year, New Look"). I released my logo last month because I just couldn't wait! And I am very very pleased with how the site is looking so far. So check back January 1 2009 to see the whole site! But to tease just a little, here is a screenshot:

Thanks again for all the support! Have a safe and happy holiday!!!!

Welcome!

Thank you for visiting Samantha Petrushak Photography. I also currently own and operate the photography for Tribute Images (http://www.tributeimages.ca/). Tribute Images is a production company for event videography and photography. I also assist a wedding photographer in the area--Amanda Lachapelle (http://www.amandalachapelle.ca/)

I have created this blog and my website under my own name to establish my name as a fine art and portrait photographer. My website is currently under construction but will be up as soon as possible. Please check back here often for updates as well as photo shoot samples.

Samantha