CASE STUDIES

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REAL CLIENTS. REAL STORIES. REAL RESULTS

A look behind the scenes at recent projects, the creative process, and the impact of powerful imagery.

01 FASHION EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
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SILVER SIREN

A concept-led editorial exploring glamour,

strength and modern femininity.

Woman with red nails in sequin top posing elegantly in a white bathtub in a marble bathroom.

The Brief

Create a luxury fashion editorial inspired by strength, elegance, and modern femininity for magazine publication.

Woman in silver sequin gown posing in elevator doorway, holding clutch purse.

The Concept

Metallic styling, sculptural silhouettes, dramatic lighting, and timeless beauty were combined to produce an editorial that felt both contemporary and sophisticated.

Glamorous woman in sequined dress admires her reflection in a luxury bathroom mirror.

Creative Development

The project included moodboarding, creative direction, location planning, styling collaboration, and detailed shot planning before the shoot.

A glamorous woman in a sequined dress poses with elegant makeup and a collarbone tattoo.

Production

Working alongside a creative team including the model, hair & makeup, and styling professional, the editorial was produced with publication quality in mind.

Silver Siren Editorial March 2026 Beautica magazine cover featuring a woman in a silver sequined gown.

The Result

The editorial was published internationally in Beautica Magazine (March 2026) through the Kavyar platform, making it my first international publication.

02 PERSONAL BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHY
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WELLNESS BY WATERS

Personal branding imagery that tells the story

behind the business.

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The Client

Wellness by Waters is a Scotland-based wellbeing and coaching business looking to create a new visual identity with professional brand photography.

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The Goal

To create a versatile image library for use across their website, social media, printed marketing materials, and future promotional campaigns.

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Creative Direction

We focused on creating bright, natural imagery that reflected warmth, professionalism, confidence, and authenticity.  We planned every image to communicate approachability while maintaining a polished, premium feel.

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The Result

A cohesive collection of brand photographs that gave the client a consistent visual identity across every platform and provided months of marketing content.

Woman smiling warmly in a modern room, seated by a cane chair with a plant in the background.

Client Feedback

“I hired Sam to do some personal brand shots for me, and having never enjoyed being in front of the camera, Sam made me feel very comfortable and at ease. She was a complete professional throughout, and her knowledge and creative eye shines through. I'd have no hesitation in recommending Sam to anyone - she's a star.”

03 COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
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BEAUTY CAMPAIGN

A self-directed commercial campaign

focused on beauty and product storytelling.