Sam Marvin’s Blog
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The Importance of Professional and Updated Headshots
First impressions are paramount for success. They always have been, and they always will be. That is never going to change. What has changed over the years is the medium in which these impressions occur. In today’s world, where instantaneous access to superfluous...
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6 Tips to Better Family Portraits
Stop Worrying about your weight If I had a dollar for every time someone told me “I’ll get family portraits done when I have lost 15 pounds” I probably wouldn’t need to work anymore. Lets be real for a second not many of us actually get better...
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Chip Cookie Giveaway
We are so excited to announce we have teamed up to collab with Chip Cookies in Boise, Idaho. If you haven't heard of this awesome company yet, you HAVE to check them out! They deliver 4 big fresh cookies to your door from ordering right off your phone....
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J Cole (Ft. Young Thug) Concert Tickets – 2 Winners
Its finally that time that everyone is going back to school and summer is coming to an end. But the concerts aren't over yet! J Cole and Young Thug will be coming to Boise on September 2nd at the Taco Bell Arena and we will be giving away 2 sets of tickets to 2...
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Meridian Photographer Samuel Marvin Named Bronze Medalist at International Photographic Competition
Samuel Marvin of Samuel Marvin Photography is honored by peers and jurors for high-quality photography. Meridian, Idaho – Samuel Marvin of Samuel Marvin Photography in Meridian, Id was named a Bronze Medalist during Professional Photographers of America's...
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Weekly Giveaway #17- Apple Watch
Its that time again for our.. QUARTERLY GIVEAWAY. We had a lot of requests to give away more electronics and I promise you we read them! We love to give you guys what you want, so this giveaway will last for 2 weeks and the winner will receive a Series 3 Apple Watch....
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Team Member Highlight
Meet Kelli. Kelli is the production manager for both Samuel Marvin Photography, and Covered in Canvas, which is the print lab that Sam owns. If you didn’t weren’t aware, all of our custom print products such as Canvas, Metals, Frames and Standard prints are all hand...
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Weekly Giveaways
If you haven't already seen our giveaways all over social media, this will be the week for you go check it out! We launched this for you guys about 3 months ago and have been getting an awesome response from it. We use your guys comments on what you like to see for...
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Picking the right Senior Photographer
Senior pictures are one of the best highlights of your high school years. It is such an incredible memory to keep with you as you grow up. I believe the experience you receive when getting your senior pictures done should be like no other. It should make you feel...
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Weekly Giveaway #16- Nike Giftcard
Since we got such a big hit on our LULU GIFTCARD giveaway, we thought we would do another highly requested gift card. Which is Nike! So, we will be giving 2 lucky winners a $75 gift card. The giveaway will end on July 31st at 12:00 am. Goodluck!! Nike Giftcard $75 - 2...
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Weekly Giveaway #15- Lulu Lemon Giftcard
We are so excited to be able to give away a Lulu Lemon gift card as it has been the most highly requested giveaway we have gotten! You can not go wrong with a new pair of the most amazing leggings in Boise. If you have never heard or been to Lulu Lemon in the Village...
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Weekly Giveaway #14- Apple Airpods
Apple Air Pods are for sure in style right now for head phones on the market! If you haven't heard or seen these yet, they are great because they are completely wireless and still the headphone style. They are small and compatible and stay in your ear very well. We...
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Weekly Giveaway #13- G-Eazy Concert Tickets (Featuring Lil Uzi Vert and Ty Dolla $ign)
Summer concerts are finally here! On July 24th G-Eazy, Lil Uzi Vert, and Ty Dolla $ign will be making their way to the Idaho Center in Nampa and we will be giving away 2 pairs of tickets to 2 separate winners. They will be general admission lawn tickets! We love the...
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Weekly Giveaway #12- Free Spray Tan + 3 Additives
This weeks giveaway is just in time for summer. We are giving away 2 spray tans that are loaded up with additives. So not only will you get a tan body, but you will get the Orange Ginger Scent, the Opalescent Shimmer, and the DHA Bronze Booster. Nothing is better than...
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Weekly Giveaway #11- BFF Photoshoot
This weeks giveaway is a BFF Photoshoot and it will be going out to 2 winners. These shoots are very rare, as we only offer them to our senior models. Which makes this giveaway an awesome deal! It is right in time for summer and you can get some awesome pictures of...
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