Not in a chair. Not with a bear.
Not with that dorky parted hair.
I do not like this anywhere.
I do not like this, Sam I Am.

Neither does photog Samantha Scott (a.k.a. Sam I Am), whose photo shoots are a welcome break from the ho-hum studio variety.

You supply the outfits, toys, costumes (and kid), then stand back while the two of them go on a playdate with her camera.

She’ll climb trees, build sand castles, or chase after bubbles, all the while capturing your child’s natural and unforced expressions.

Leaving you to say: Thank you! Thank you, Sam I Am!


Sam I Am (305-984-0069 or samiamphotography.com).

STRETCH
Itsy Bitsy Yoga
What: New session of mom-and-me yoga starts this week.
Why: Do it while your schedule is still flexible.
When: Thru Nov. 6. Tues. (Coral Gables) & Thurs., 9:30 a.m. (for 9-24-month-olds) & 10:30 a.m. (for 1-8-month-olds).
Where: 391 Aragon Ave., ste. 208, Coral Gables; 4901 SW 62nd Ave. To register, e-mail adrianam1303@hotmail.com or call 305-773-8737.

EAT
Sushi Samba Kids
What: New kiddie menu with baby bento, samba sliders, and sushi bites, plus a coloring page.
Why: ’Cause that’s how you roll.
When: Mon.-Thurs., noon-midnight; Fri. & Sat., noon-2 a.m.; Sun., 11:30 a.m.-midnight.
Where: Sushi Samba Dromo, 600 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach (305-673-5337).

PLAY
Come Play in the Park
What: Crafts, balloon artistry, music, and cotton candy.
Why: The park’s swinging.
When: Sat., 2-4 p.m.
Where: Garden in Village of Merrick Park, 358 San Lorenzo Ave., Coral Gables. R.S.V.P. to 305-534-0081 ext. 14.