Hello and welcome. I'm a lifestyle/editorial photographer now based Grand Forks, North Dakota of all places. After starting my business in Charlotte, NC and bouncing around the Southeast, we are embarking on a new adventure in a a whole new part of the country. My goal is to capture the beauty of life as you know it. My passion is to create images that celebrate life and emotion with a fresh and modern style. I'm happy to share my journey with you here on my site.

Available for travel assignments and adventure, always.
Charlie boy loves to read and one of his all time favorite is Cowboy Small. We read it to him in a strong cowboy drawl and for whatever reason he thinks its funny every single time...
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chuck says:

can't wait to see the little guy next month. that is if it's all right with mom and dad

(02.15.12 @ 08:49 PM)
chuck says:

can't wait to see the little guy next month. that is if it's all right with mom and dad

(02.15.12 @ 08:49 PM)
Mamaw Sandy says:

I'm coming too!! haha That is a cute book!! He looks so grown up here!!!

(02.16.12 @ 05:35 PM)
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"Nobody will ever know the strength of my love for you, after all you're the only one who knows what my heart sounds like from the inside." -unknown

I've been anxiously awaiting the arrival of this precious little man for the last nine months, and his tiny perfection is enough to fill my eyes with the happiest of tears. Looking upon this little guy, and knowing his amazing parents, also fills my heart with the hope of the life that lays ahead of him.

ps: If you want to see more of Drew's amazing nursery - check out the feature on Apartment Therapy HERE. So proud of my talented friend Megs (you are awesome too AJ - by association of course :))



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KK says:

Now your little family is complete, Megs! These photos are stunning. We're all so lucky to have Amy as our friend. XO

(02.14.12 @ 10:21 AM)
haley says:

what in the SMALL world?! AJ was my brothers best friend growing up & college roommate! bah! these are gorgeous, amy, and that nursery is perfection!

(02.14.12 @ 10:57 AM)
Meghan L. says:

THANK YOU so much for capturing such special moments with our new little family of three - you were right, we got some good ones between D's wails! ;) You have such a gift. We are so lucky that you share your talent so openly and lovingly with all of us! LOVE YOU GIRL - thanks a million times over.

(02.14.12 @ 11:12 AM)
KB says:

Amy - these photos are gorgeous. What a gift! They brought tears to my eyes! Megs...Drew is such a beautiful baby. I am so happy for you and AJ (and Frankster). Amazing.

(02.14.12 @ 11:57 AM)
Ross says:

I see some raw athleticism in that kid, watch out Richmond Spiders. Love the one with Frank in the background especially.

(02.14.12 @ 01:56 PM)
Holly Graning says:

these are amazing! what a beautiful family setting off on a this great adventure. we are all so blessed to call you our friend.

(02.15.12 @ 08:09 PM)
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Dear Chris and Kassen,

Thank you. Thank you for being warm, welcoming and so clearly in love and excited about your wedding day. You reminded me why I love capturing images of couples that are engaged... because your affection and tenderness with each other is so natural... so beautiful. Lately, my days have been mostly filled with chasing a one year old, so it was just such a treat to have my camera in hand again and feel these images flow. As I look as this compilation of some favorite images from our time together, a great joy fills my heart for the gift that I pray they will be to you both and your families. As always, I'm humbled and so thankful that you chose me to be the one to document this amazing season of your life together. Enjoy!

Much affection,
Amy

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Kaitlin Rogers says:

These are just phenomenal!! Amy, I've quietly followed your blog ever since I met you when you stepped into Tamara's studio to have lunch with Rachel Garrison (I worked as the associate photographer there at the time). Anyway, when Chris and Kassen needed a DC-based photographer, I said they must see your work! I was excited to see you had a new post last night, and it was such a surprise to see that it was Chris and Kassen's shoot! Your work is perfection. Thank you.

(02.06.12 @ 12:38 PM)
Warren Baldwin says:

Just posted another photo on the Family Fountain post: The Married Couple. Thank you.

(02.08.12 @ 02:16 PM)
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It's been a whirlwind of travel for the holidays and we got home just in time to celebrate our boy's FIRST birthday today. What a sweet blessing to know that every New Year's day will the time to celebrate the life of our precious Charlie. This child makes my heart burst with love and also makes me so incredibly humbled to be his mama.


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julie says:

Love this sweet boy man. This photo is absolutely priceless. He's as sweet as his cupcake. HB Charlie!!

(01.01.12 @ 09:57 PM)
Judy Tharp says:

Happy Birthday Charlie! We can't believe it has been one whole year!! Amazing! You are such a gentle, sweet spirit. We loved getting to know you a little better during Christmas. Hug your mom and dad for us! Family Friends Forever - the Tharps

(01.01.12 @ 10:58 PM)
claire says:

Happy birthday, Charlie boy! You are so loved!

(01.01.12 @ 11:26 PM)
Lauren Jackson says:

Love this photo! I thought about Charlie at 12:34 on 1/1/12 and how special that day was a year ago as matt and I rushed in anticipation to the hospital to be with you! Can't BELIEVE how much a year can bring in change - now we have our own little peanut and Charlie has been such a blessing in y'alls lives! Hugs & Kisses to you, mama free! Charlie is the luckiest to have you as his mama.

(01.02.12 @ 10:51 AM)
Shannon Noon says:

Super happy we got to be there to see him enjoy his num-num! I delighted in watching him delicately 'dig in' to his cupcake!

(01.02.12 @ 07:00 PM)
stephanie says:

very sweet. happy birthday to your little boy.

(01.12.12 @ 10:01 AM)
Elizabeth Dahlquist says:

sniff....he's so big - and so adorable! These pictures are truly amazing!

(02.03.12 @ 08:04 PM)
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Thanks to my dear friend Holly, I have found the most amazing oasis just down the road....
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audra bender says:

that is a crazy crazy beautiful photograph!

(12.15.11 @ 08:34 PM)
Warren Baldwin says:

Neat photo.

I've used another one of your's in a marriage post on Family Fountain. It is here: http://www.warrenbaldwin.blogspot.com/2012/01/marriage-i-wish-id-said.html

When I was looking for a photo to use (I wanted one of a couple in conversation) I thought about why I liked your pictures. The word that came to me: friendly. That may be a rather nonprofessional way to describe them, but that's what they communicate to me. You photograph in such a way that the viewer feels the friendliness of the situation. That's a job well done!

(01.26.12 @ 05:58 PM)
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