Sam Gray Blog | Raleigh, NC

Feb

Before and After

Before and After... Someone asked where this image was taken. I was backstage in a small room as these ballerinas were getting ready to perform. My back was against the wall with a wide angle lens. Only had seconds to get the shot. There was no ...

Dec

Give A Gift of Love! ... And Save!

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Oct

Your Photos to Art

Turn Your Photos into a Work of Art Over the years, clients have brought in personal photographs they wish to have elevated to a fine art piece. This particular client had taken a spectacular image on his iPhone while traveling in the Grand ...

Sep

So thankful for it.

Amanda Carver says... In this painting I see their past, present and future. So thankful for it. Dear Mr. Gray,It was my life long desire to become a mom. I am so thankful to have been blessed by God with a caring husband and two beautiful ...

Jul

When Horses Don't Do What You Ask Them...

When Horses Don't Do What You Ask Them... Plan B! Artistic challenges often require going the extra mile or as I frequently call it going with Plan B...The first part of creating this Master Oil Interpretive Painting began with meeting with my ...

Jul

The Makings of a Dramatic Art Piece:

The Makings of a Dramatic Art Piece: I have been very blessed to be able to travel both in the states and abroad. I love to photograph as many ordinary scenes that are part of the landscape of a given region as possible. This allows me a ...

Jul

Things don’t always go as expected... But that’s okay!

Things don’t always go as expected... Family portraits are my favorite; there is so much potential for capturing memorable family dynamics. This is especially true when children interact with one another. During the family session, I always ...

Jun

Watching Ashleigh grow...

One of the tremendous joys of my profession is getting to witness my clients children grow up. Ashleigh has been one of my favorites. Client said...Twenty some years ago, I would visit my cousin's home in NC and admire the two portraits of her ...

Mar

When disaster strikes...

When disaster strikes...It is always sad when disaster strikes; whether it’s a hurricane, tornado or fire. Each person’s story is unique, but the results are the same. The lost of precious family’s memories. After the urgent things ...

Jan

Timeless Reflections

People often ask what inspires me to create a particular art piece. Oftentimes, my inspiration comes from life experiences. Sometimes, it can even be simply how a light source reflects on an object or how a cooling breeze sweeps across one’s ...

Jan

The Secret To Success Lies Within

Can you imagine what your life would be life without traumatic, life-changing experiences? Picture your world without suffering, sadness, or anger. Sounds perfect, right? Now, think about all of the obstacles you have encountered in life and what it ...