Samantha Goes There

05/30/2026

The most TikTok viral hotel room in Ibiza has no walls, no privacy, and no price tag.
Paradiso Ibiza Art Hotel built a fully transparent glass bedroom in the middle of their lobby - and you stay for free - in the "Zero Suite." Guests brave enough to stay in this room are basically a live art installation.
It's been fully booked since it's opened in 2018, but there's a catch - most people show up, take one look at the room, and immediately pay for a private one instead.
The rest of the hotel is just as iconic - think Miami Art Deco meets 70s Ibiza with pastel pink pools, resident DJs, and on-site tattoo artist.
Hands down my favorite hotel collab ever — and after you see this pool, you'll understand why. Styling shoots, jamming with the DJ, and yes… negotiating extra pool noodles with the staff. Paradiso Ibiza is the one. add it to your Ibiza list.🌴

05/07/2025

✨ Monday night at Millwork Commons with Andrea Joy’s sound bath was pure soul medicine. The soothing vibes, the beautiful space, and the chance to capture it all. It's moments like these remind me that energy exchange isn’t just about money. 🌱💫

Andrea describes that sometimes it’s a hug that grounds you, a photo that freezes time, or a listening ear that makes you feel seen. She offers monetary as a way to exchange energy, but it wasn't mandatory. I loved that! Her goal at this sound bath was to make to accessible to folks.

After a few hard lessons these past few months in "bartering" and "trading," it's crucial to find balance - pouring my energy not creating and feeling it flow back through my photography, sharing a coffee, or consultation services (cause my ideas are valuable).

So how do you ensure your energy exchanges are mutual? Here are a few ways I keep mine in check:

✨ Set Clear Intentions: Be upfront about what you’re giving and what you’d love to receive – whether it’s money, support, or a heartfelt thank you.
✨ Communicate Boundaries: If you’re pouring out your energy, make sure you’re also being poured into – through connection, gratitude, or tangible support.
✨ Check In With Yourself: Notice how you feel after each exchange – energized or drained? It’s a clue to whether the flow is balanced.
✨ Ask for What You Need: It’s okay to say, “Hey, I love creating for you, but I also need XYZ in return.” Clear asks lead to clear exchanges.

How do you exchange energy with your loved ones and new people? Where do you draw the line? 💖

01/07/2024

✨ MODEL CALL ✨

Are you head over heels in love? Do you crave adventure and are unafraid to let your love shine brighter than the glitzy hotel chandeliers? We're urgently checking in love-soaked couples for an exciting photo shoot at the splendid Hotel Indigo in Downtown Omaha! We're not just looking for your run-of-the-mill room service romance, but couples who are ready to elevate their love to the penthouse suite level.

Requirements:
👉A love so genuine, it makes our lobby's grand piano play love songs on its own
👉Comfortable with public photography. Think, stealing a kiss by the concierge station level of comfort.
👉A PDA that doesn't phase you, even if it's more heated than our hotel sauna.
👉Availability for the scheduled shoot date - we wouldn't want you to miss this reservation

What you Want (Baby, I got it!):
👉Edited, full resolution photos
👉Custom online gallery
👉Printing rights
👉Option to take photos after the shoot (in non-wedding attire)

What You Need:
👉Wear vibey "wedding" attire // If you do not have a dress, I have plenty in my client closet. :)

The Deeeeets:
👉Date: January 13th (flexible with time)
👉Location: Hotel Indigo (Downtown Omaha) - where love stories are as plentiful as our complimentary bathrobes.
👉Photography Style: Documentary - no need to fabricate a fairy tale when your love story is already the stuff of legend.
👉Purpose: Portfolio building - your love will be the room service in our photography menu!
👉Theme/Concept: Adventure - because your love story is the most exciting journey, and we're all just guests checking in to witness it.

If you and your partner are ready to capture your love story in a way that's more breathtaking than our panoramic city views, we want to hear from you! Please DM us to express your interest and include a recent photo of you both. Let's create some five-star magic together!

04/06/2021

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Omaha residents with yard or food waste have options: compost or pay.

04/06/2021

03/16/2021

From plants to foodies, this is an on-going list of what groups an eco-lover should be in via Facebook. Omaha, Nebraska

02/24/2021

I'm takin' my business elsewhere! New site, who dis?
staywild-creative.com