Images by Samantha Kuruvita

Images by Samantha Kuruvita images by Samantha Kuruvita HEYYY!!! My name is Samantha Kuruvita, but since I like you, you can call me Sam. k, thx, bye.

I’m a photographer specializing in pet and family portraits, and I would LOVE to photograph your family. I spent 8 of the last 10 years working in the photographic industry in Melbourne, but have made my way back to Tasmania to continue my photographic work. I live with my boyfriend Matt, and our dog Zazu in a tiny little unit we’re currently working our way through renovating (VERY slowly). I’m o

bsessed with watching cake decorating videos, although I can’t bake to save my life! I just want to snug your dogs and be your kids best friend (just please keep any and all birds away from me!!) my goal is to create something unique for every single family I photograph, cause your family is unique right? why would you want a photographer who just does the exact same thing for every single family. I just love my job and I’m super keen to photograph you.

There’s something very special about watching a parent see themselves in a photograph with their child and actually like...
27/06/2026

There’s something very special about watching a parent see themselves in a photograph with their child and actually like what they see.
Not because they suddenly think they look perfect, but because for a moment they stop analysing themselves and start seeing the connection instead. They notice the way their child is curled into them, or the expression on their face when they’re looking at their baby, and it shifts the whole experience. That’s often the point where the photos stop being about appearance and start being about presence. And that’s a much more meaningful thing to hold onto.

I think one of the reasons people get so stuck on choosing their images is because they’re trying to answer too many que...
25/06/2026

I think one of the reasons people get so stuck on choosing their images is because they’re trying to answer too many questions at once.
Which photos do I love? What should we print? How much wall space do we have? What would grandma like? Would this look better in an album? It’s a lot. That’s why I break the process down into stages at the viewing appointment. We’re not trying to solve everything in one giant leap. We work through it step by step, and that makes the whole thing feel far less overwhelming.

And the Family of Autumn is... the North family!Thank you so much to everyone who voted, shared and helped celebrate all...
24/06/2026

And the Family of Autumn is... the North family!

Thank you so much to everyone who voted, shared and helped celebrate all of the nominated families this season.

The love shown to each of them has been really beautiful to see.

I've already been in touch with the winning family and the voter prize winners will be contacted within the next hour or so keep an eye on your inbox if you voted!

Thank you again for being part of this little seasonal celebration.

There’s a reason I don’t promise sessions will be quick.Some families settle immediately and everything flows very easil...
23/06/2026

There’s a reason I don’t promise sessions will be quick.
Some families settle immediately and everything flows very easily. Other times a child needs longer, a baby needs extra feeding, or we just need to move at a gentler pace for the session to feel good. I would much rather allow space for that than rush people through for the sake of efficiency. The point is not to tick a session off the to-do list. The point is to create photographs that actually feel like your family, and that usually happens best when no one feels hurried.

Extended family sessions are always a bit of a beautiful circus, and I mean that affectionately.There are usually lots o...
21/06/2026

Extended family sessions are always a bit of a beautiful circus, and I mean that affectionately.
There are usually lots of opinions, a bit of organising, several conversations happening at once, and at least one person wondering how on earth we’re going to get everyone looking in the same direction. But once we settle into it, those sessions can be incredibly meaningful. Grandparents with their grandkids, grown siblings together, all the little branches of a family tree in one place — there’s something very special about documenting that while you still can.

I think a lot of mums assume they need to feel confident before they book a photo session.Like there will be some magica...
19/06/2026

I think a lot of mums assume they need to feel confident before they book a photo session.
Like there will be some magical point where they feel more organised, more photogenic, more rested, more ready. But that’s almost never how it works. Most of the mums I photograph are tired, busy, and a little unsure about being in front of the camera. They book anyway because something deeper is pulling at them. Their kids are growing, time is moving, and they know they want to be in the story with their children, not always just behind the phone. You don’t need to arrive feeling confident. You just need to arrive. I’ll take care of the rest.

A lot of people assume the most important part of a photo session is the actual camera work.But so much of what makes a ...
17/06/2026

A lot of people assume the most important part of a photo session is the actual camera work.
But so much of what makes a session feel easy happens before that. When I know a little about your family, your kids, what makes them laugh, who needs a bit more time to warm up, or whether your dog is likely to steal the show, I can shape the session around the people who are actually in it. That’s why I ask questions beforehand. It’s not about overplanning every second, it’s about making sure the experience feels like it fits your family rather than expecting your family to fit some generic version of a photoshoot.

It’s my 36th birthday today, so I’m doing something a little bit fun.For 36 hours only, I’m releasing 36 portrait gift v...
16/06/2026

It’s my 36th birthday today, so I’m doing something a little bit fun.

For 36 hours only, I’m releasing 36 portrait gift vouchers for $36 each.

Each voucher includes:

your family photography session
one 10x7 matted print
$100 print credit to use towards your artwork order

Normally this voucher is $95 and includes the session and matted print, but because it’s my birthday, I’ve made it $36 and added the $100 print credit as a little extra.

This is still my normal full portrait experience, so we’ll start with a planning appointment at the studio first.

That’s where I’ll walk you through how everything works, show you the product and pricing options, and help plan a session that feels right for your family.

After your session, you’ll come back in for your viewing appointment, where I’ll help you choose your favourite images and decide what you’d actually like to do with them.

There’s no minimum order, and payment plans are available.

The vouchers are valid for sessions held before the end of 2026.

36 vouchers.
$36 each.
Available for 36 hours.

Because apparently I enjoy turning my birthday into a small logistical project.

You can grab one here: https://www.samanthakuruvita.com/birthday-gift-voucher

Payment plans are one of those things I like to mention early, because I know money uncertainty makes people anxious.A l...
15/06/2026

Payment plans are one of those things I like to mention early, because I know money uncertainty makes people anxious.
A lot of families assume they either have to be ready to pay for everything all at once or not do it at all, and that’s just not the case. I manage payment plans in house, which means there’s room for flexibility if life happens. That makes the whole process feel much more manageable for people, and it removes a lot of the pressure that can otherwise sit in the background of making decisions.

I don’t think family photos should feel like a performance.Of course I’ll guide you. I’m not just going to drop you in a...
13/06/2026

I don’t think family photos should feel like a performance.
Of course I’ll guide you. I’m not just going to drop you in a field and hope for the best. But I’m also not trying to manufacture some polished version of your family that doesn’t actually exist. I want there to be room for movement, talking, cuddles, and all the little things that happen when people feel comfortable with each other. The photos tend to feel better when the session does.

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18 Upton Street
Launceston, TAS
7250

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Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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