Meet Samantha
Hi, I’m Samantha—wife, mom, teacher, photographer, and most importantly, a follower of Jesus. My life has been shaped by both immense challenges and incredible blessings. At the age of 10, I lost my right arm in a school bus accident, and at 30, I lost my first husband to suicide, leaving me as a single mom to my 2-year-old son. Despite these hardships, they’ve only strengthened my faith, molding me into the resilient Christian woman I am today.
In 2022, I was blessed to find the love of my life and remarry, and we are now a family of five. We live on 100 acres of beautiful land that I inherited from my dad, a 4th generation farmer, where we raise cows, chickens, and embrace the joys of homesteading and country living.
I’m passionate about prayer journaling, sharing my journey transparently, and using my creative mindset to inspire others. Whether I’m capturing life’s precious moments as a photographer, teaching, or designing homes, my heart is in helping others create spaces that reflect their family’s unique story—affordable, functional, and full of love.
Biography of an Inspirer
Lives & works in central Texas
Born: June 1983
Passions: family, friends, appreciating and capturing beauty, inspiring others to live life to the fullest
Favorite Pastimes: writing, working on her biography, traveling, coffee dates, summertime shenanigans, exploring the "big city", small-town living and of course, airplane rides and guacamole sides
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Education
Bachelors of Science in Communications and a minor in English, Tarleton State University,
2002 - 2006
The Fine Arts Academy, 2002-2006
License for wedding, photography and airbrush makeup application, The Westmore Academy in Burbank California, 2006
Publications, Collaborations & Inspirations
Author, MomQuery:
http://momquery.com/author/samanthaam/
Airplane Rides & Guacamole Sides
BlogHer Conference, 2014-present
Photographer, Whimsy Hall team:
Inspired by:
First and Foremost, the reason I started my blogging journey was because of Leslie at The Mommy Therapy
http://www.themommytherapy.com/
Other blogging and photography favorites:
AP
http://www.iloveyoumorethancarrots.com/
Jenny Ingram
Jenny Lawson, The Bloggess
Jackie Jean Photography https://shopjeanphotography.com/
Professional Experience
Makeup Artist, Sephora, 2007-2008
Store Manager, Sephora, 2008-2009
Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Staff, Veterans Affairs hospital, Temple, Texas, 2009-2016
Professional Photographer, Samantha Amidon Photography, 2015-present
Author, Biography: in progress
Inspirational Speaker, 2015-present