The seasons change, the light shifts, and suddenly the ordinary looks a little different.
Somehow, we've made it to the final Artist Feature of October 2026. Which means November is knocking, the year is winding down, and we're over here wondering how the hell that happened so fast.
There's something about this time of year that makes us a little more reflective. Maybe it's the changing light, the shorter days, or the reminder that nothing stays the same for very long. As photographers, that's kind of the beauty of it all, isn't it? Learning to see what's right in front of us before it changes.
And what better way to close out October than with another incredible artist from our community? A little inspiration to carry us into the next season.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWEST UNRAVELED ARTIST OF THE YEAR…
Our NEWEST 2026 Artist of the Year is Samantha Sands Schleiffarth
There's something about a photograph that feels like life unfolding rather than a moment being orchestrated.
The tangled limbs, the little hands, the beautiful chaos of family life. This image by Samantha Sands Schleiffarth has all of it. It's playful, honest, and full of connection.
We're thrilled to introduce Sam as our newest Unraveled Artist of the Year!
Sam is no stranger to Unraveled, having been part of our community since 2023, and we're so stoked that we'll finally get to hug her in real life at our Driftless Retreat this coming June!
Her work has caught our attention, and we have a feeling you'll be seeing a lot more of her.
Go give her some love at @marigold_images. 🖤
She's one to watch.
Congratulations to Sam and to ALL of the Artists of Unraveled!
Keep learning. Keep growing. Keep creating.
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