Steve Shrader (aka Savannah Sam) is a photographer and photo artist who focuses on the lowcountry of the south coastal area of the US, stretching from Charleston, SC, through the Ace Basin and down the Golden Isles to Cumberland Island, GA. This part of the country reminds him of the eastern shore, of his native state of Maryland. This area is rich with artistic photo opportunities provided by the many wonderful locations in the Ace Basin, Low Country, and among the various bluffs, hammocks and fish camps dotting the coastline of South Carolina and Georgia. The classical southern charm of the south coastal United States provides a wide palette of opportunities to express "A Unique Vision of the Coastal Lifestyle".
In 2018 Savannah Sam had two of his works, "Darien Reflections" and "Footprints of Sapelo Island" selected by the Georgia Council for the Arts to hang in the executive offices at the State Capitol as a part of the "Art of Georgia" exhibit. Approximately 100 entries were submitted from artists throughout the South Georgia region, and these two pieces were noted as being an exceptional representation of contemporary Georgia art work.
Sam offers archival framed, giclee matted and canvas gallery wrapped prints of local and regional images. His work has been featured on magazine covers, in local galleries and can be found at select local retailers and various regional art shows.
