Welcome. 

Way back in 2002 I registered this domain with no idea about what I was intending to do with it. In 2012 I moved to Chicago and decided to make it into a photo blog of sorts, since I had just purchased a Nikon D3200 DSLR. Unfortunately, I didn’t keep up with things and I didn’t shoot enough to post regularly anyway. 

In 2018, I moved back to Philly. In late 2019 I was laid off from my job of 18 years. As an impulse purchase/retail therapy splurge, I bought a Sony a6400 and quickly rediscovered my love of photography. With the help of a good friend, I learned the ins & outs of the camera and I’ve been taking it with me pretty much everywhere I go since then. Now, in 2020, I’ve decided to rekindle this site and make it my photography portfolio. 

If you’d like to contact me, I can be found on Instagram at @sam_takes_pics. DM me there and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.