
Film Still 2
Film Still 1
With Gloria Noto
Los Angegles, CA 09012014
By Samantha West
(by Samantha West)
Film Still 2
Film Still 1
With Gloria Noto
Los Angegles, CA 09012014
By Samantha West
(by Samantha West)
Film Still 1
With Gloria Noto
Los Angegles, CA 09012014
By Samantha West
(by Samantha West)
Pool Portraits
Los Angeles, CA
08152014
Jessica Tonder x Future Eyes
Beachwood Canyon, Los Angeles
072014
By Samantha West
(by Samantha West)
Jessica Tonder
Beachwood Canyon
Los Angeles, CA
072014
By Samantha West
(by Samantha West)
Yael, Summer in LA
742014
Los Angeles, CA
(by Samantha West)
Jim, Summer in LA
742014
Los Angeles, CA
(by Samantha West)
So happy to have my image of my dear friend, Nadia Sirota, up on Vogue.com. She is such a talent. xx SW
Light Test Today
Madison Crider
Los Angeles, CA
06192014
(by Samantha West)
“Femininity in photography is not what it used to be. It is no longer romantic or desirable. As women, it seems that cotemporary images found in fashion and fine art are created to make us feel less than adequate. I yearn for the time when sensuality and grace could be found in subtle incarnations rather than the vulgarity seen today. I am inspired by the extraordinary light found in old Hollywood portraits, the graphic framing of photographic masters, the subtle richness in color of the Pre-Raphaelite painters, and the confident carriage of the pinup bombshells. I aim to capture real womanliness that is seen in visible pores, fine lines, undesired rolls, overt curves, hidden hairs, and fading scars—the body’s unique characteristics exposed in vulnerable and intimate moments. These wonderfully human attributes are never exploited; rather, I try to create images where these women, my friends, not only accept who they are, but possess the personal strength that is achieved with self-ownership. There is great power to be found, for both photographer and subject, in moments of uncertainty, during times of slight discomfort, or in the pure indulgence of allowing oneself to be exposed and unafraid.
I grew up looking very different from most women, always tall and full of curves, and as a result, the truly feminine form is my greatest inspiration and what I relate to the most. Acceptance of self comes with age and determination. I cherish the opportunity to create an environment where my female subjects feel gorgeous, where they are free, not overtly sexualized, and most importantly, never judged. These collaborations result in tableaus full of voluptuous charisma, confidence, and the almighty femininity.”- Photographs & words by Samantha West.
Thank You to Inspired Women of LA for this gracious post on my personal work, MUSINGS.
xx SW
Yael in the Parking Lot, Yosemite
Yosemite California
052014
(by Samantha West)
Self Portrait, Yosemite, Post River Dip
052014
Yosemite, California
(by Samantha West)
Pumped to be the weekend curator for @livefast_mag today through Sunday! Join me on instagram at @livefastmag and @samantha_west xx
Happy Friday!
Camilla Stærk
New York City
(by Samantha West)
So please to have my portrait of Camilla Stærk included in the newest issue of Denmark’s RUM Magazine.
Photographer Samantha West LA, USA for Issue 28
Yael
04252014
Los Angeles, CA
(by Samantha West)
Helen Rose
Harlem NY
04152014
Hair and Make Up by Claudia Lake
(by Samantha West)
Marcelle
Brooklyn NY
042014
(by Samantha West)