I'm Sam. The thunderstorms brought me here.
No, but really.
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Storm Chasing
My love of thunderstorms, especially tornados, is what turned me into a photographer. My favorite season is storm season, and I'm not afraid to drive head-first into a tornado warning.
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Hablo Español
No soy un hablante nativa, pero estoy emocionada de ayudarte con tus fotos y tus días especiales en inglés y español.​
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(I'm not a native speaker, but I'm excited to help you with your photos and special days in English and Spanish.)
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Inspiration
The American West, glitter and glam and anything that dazzles, the deep feelings that make us human, antiques, punk rock, the magic of nature, Kansas, laughter and big smiles, making others feel seen.
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Always Learning
I'm curious about almost everything, so I'm sure we have interests in common. Some of my favorite things include any and all science and history, baseball, aviation, and crafts and DIY projects.
The Kansas/Missouri border is my home, and my eyes have been stuck on the skies from the moment I first looked up.
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Before dreaming Stingray Photo Co. into reality, I received my degree in English and Education. I've spent the last several years teaching students from around the world how to become confident readers and conversationalists in the English language.
I still find myself using my teaching experience to improve my clients' experience and photography every single day.
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Adapting for a nervous or excitable little one? Managing all the diverse personalities for family pictures at your wedding? Helping you feel your best self in front of a big camera? I've got you. I'm a professional at making people feel at ease, and surprises don't scare me.
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Can't wait to say "howdy" in person!
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Sam
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Stingray Photo Co. is Kansas City-based
and ready to travel anywhere you are.