Hi. Hello. Welcome. My name is Samantha Schendel, the ones I love call me “Sam”, but you can call me what feels right to you.

I just celebrated five years in business, capturing life stories, brand stories and having the absolute time of my life.

while I do many things here @ The Studio Downtown, photography is my first love. it’s what got us here. some say it’s best to niche down - not me. I love it all. from creating authentic moments for you and your spouse or family all the way to showing the world your brand - I am all in.

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@samantha.schendel

follow me on instagram: @samantha.schendel

tiny miracles turn ordinary moments into extraordinary memories 👣 #newbornphotographer #lifestylenewbornphotographer #thestudiodowntown #portraitphotographer

ALL THINGS CONTENT: we offer two different packages for your business's social media/website content needs: content mini: $550 🪩sessions take place at my studio 🪩60 minute session 🪩allows for up to 3 models, 2 looks content day: $2000 🪩sessions take place at my studio 🪩4 hr session 🪩allows for 4-6 models, 6-8 looks 🪩this is typically for brands wanting to knock out a full quarter of socials content as well as seasonal changes 🪩behind the scenes iPhone footage usable for reels/tiktoks from each look/model/set including a branded flat lay for both packages, you’ll get an online gallery of edited and downloadable images in high res 🖤 book here: https://thestudiodowntowndecatur.com/sessions-with-samantha/p/content-creation #samanthaschendelphotos #brandingphotoshoot

capture the journey 🫶✨ #pregnancyphotoshoot #maternitysession

Who’s ready for @thestudiodowntown.decatur x @velvetandrosemary birthday bash, just two days away?! 🎂 The countdown starts now. 🎈 #thestudiodowntown

capturing the beauty of motherhood never gets old 🖤 book your maternity session: https://thestudiodowntowndecatur.com/sessions/p/maternity #maternitysession

exactly ONE WEEK away from the birthday bash! ✨🫶🪩 🪩we will have all of our favorite local vendors, food, complimentary specialty drinks, and more!🪩 slide to check out the details! will we see you there? let us know here: https://fb.me/e/67407HKY6 🫶

2024 in: all the mommy + me sessions 🫶 #mommyandmephotoshoot #samanthaschendelphotos

what's your vibe? let's capture just that during your next content session. 🔥 book here: https://thestudiodowntowndecatur.com/sessions/p/content #samanthaschedelphotos #brandingphotographer

Just missing summer time chi + @paigearminta 💞 #chicago #photographer #contentphotographer #brandphotographer

couple minis, anyone!? 💘 bring your valentine and head to the studio on 2/3/24! 💘$150.00 💘20 minute slots, 25 images or more 💘25% off all prints link to book: https://thestudiodowntowndecatur.com/sessions/p/bemine #coupleminis #studiodowntowndecatur #downtowndecatur