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.
He has grown up quite a bit since the last time he was in front of my camera as a newborn (here), but my love for this little boy has only grown stronger. Davis, you are precious in every way and watching you explore and discover the world is such a delight!!

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KK says:

You know what I love even more than my beautiful friends? Seeing my beautiful friends with their beautiful children. So much love.

(10.25.11 @ 10:31 AM)
Stanford says:

Thank you so much Amy! Awesome pics as always!

(10.25.11 @ 11:31 AM)
Anonymous says:

Beautiful child...even if we are family!! Becky

(10.25.11 @ 01:09 PM)
Kristen says:

I am honored to know you and so grateful for your friendship and talent! Thank you Ame. Mmmmmwahhhh!

(10.25.11 @ 02:21 PM)
Gail McLain says:

He is darling!!! Thanks for sharing!

(10.25.11 @ 06:22 PM)
Ross says:

These are some of my all time favorites- what a great family!

(10.25.11 @ 07:40 PM)
Joyce Hardy says:

I enjoy so much pictures of sweet Davis. These are the dearest pictures. What a wonderful family.

(10.25.11 @ 09:33 PM)
Christi says:

A-MA-ZING! These shots are unbelievable! What a wonderful and beautiful family and amazingly talented photographer! Love you all!

(10.26.11 @ 07:55 PM)
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Well, I'm a month behind since Charlie boy is actually 9 months, but realized that I never posted the series of his changing faces from last month. These photos make me so happy because they show his various expressions which keep me entertained day in and day out....

I'm thinking this may be the last series that I can keep him laying on his back since he's is a man on the go, but it has sure been a fun run. Crazy to see how much he has changed from the first time I did this on his changing table at 2 months old - although I have to admit that the set from when he was 4 months old is still my favorite I think!

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Candice {The Beautiful Mess} says:

oh Charlie! you are like the sun brightening the day with that smile....

(10.14.11 @ 08:42 PM)
Gail Kaufmann says:

Charlie makes ME smile. I got that beautiful smile in person this afternoon!

(10.19.11 @ 05:56 PM)
Gail Kaufmann says:

Charlie makes ME smile. I got that beautiful smile in person this afternoon!

(10.19.11 @ 05:56 PM)
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Yes, he spent some time being a cowboy at Lost Valley Ranch after graduating from college and studying Music Business at Belmont.... but now Jason is pursuing his true passion for music and will be releasing his first album early next year. My heart is happy to see anyone pursue what they truly love, and it is clear that Jason is jumping into this with his whole heart. I truly do believe that when you chase after what makes you feel alive, the rewards are limitless. So stay tuned to hear more from Jason and if you happen to live in Athens, GA -- check out some of his shows... find him on facebook. This is not something to be missed if you like good music.

Plus, anyone who can make a ukulele look cool is most certainly the real deal.

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Lauren Jackson says:

dang! you made him look like a supermodel hottie musician (which i'm sure he is) :) LOVE the last shot SO MUCH.

(10.06.11 @ 02:38 PM)
Holly Graning says:

I love the lighting in the first one and I am excited that you got to use the train mural...so fun. Can't wait to check out his music.

(10.11.11 @ 11:18 PM)
Melissa Mcdaniel says:

These are fantastic!

(03.11.12 @ 10:45 AM)
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:: 09.29.11

The more you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.

- Dr. Seuss


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Holly Graning says:

love it! what a sweetie.

(09.30.11 @ 03:37 PM)
chuck says:

nice that charlie reads to his dad once and awhile

(09.30.11 @ 08:31 PM)
Lauren Jackson says:

I love these awesome perspective shots you get of Charlie - they are going to look AWESOME in an album one day! He's one lucky dude... I can see his rehearsal dinner slideshow now... best baby pictures ever.

(10.05.11 @ 03:27 PM)
Lauren Verlander says:

I love his eyes. He is so interested in the book. So sweet:)

(10.11.11 @ 03:19 PM)
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HH.jpgLauren and Tim committed their lives to each other in a gorgeous, simple and elegant ceremony on the beach at HIlton Head. For a weekend that had been calling for rain, they were blessed with the most gorgeous evening... I think the weather matched Lauren's beauty. Stunning. Just a tiny taste of their day....



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Peggy Lucas says:

Could you send me a few pics to put up on my website...you did a fabulous job...thanks Peggy

(09.28.11 @ 04:13 PM)
Jane Varner says:

Amy- These are wonderful and what a nice caption! Did you and Lauren have a chance to select one for the newspaper? I will need one to go with the announcement- I'm sure there are too many to choose!
Thanks so much, Jane Varner

(09.28.11 @ 09:03 PM)
Jane Varner says:

Amy- These are wonderful and what a nice caption! Did you and Lauren have a chance to select one for the newspaper? I will need one to go with the announcement- I'm sure there are too many to choose!
Thanks so much, Jane Varner

(09.28.11 @ 09:04 PM)
Kay May says:

Lauren should be a model for Bride's magazine or anything else. She is so beautiful.

(09.29.11 @ 08:16 AM)
Suzanne Tyrrell says:

These photographs reflect Lauren's natural beauty. She and Tim look absolutely dreamy together. Hilton Head could actually use the photos to promote HHI as a destination wedding place.

(09.29.11 @ 08:20 AM)
Lauren Jackson says:

oh WOWZA these are stunning & the bride is so so beautiful!!! i know you enjoyed this one :) fantastic job!

(10.05.11 @ 03:24 PM)
Alison Arnold says:

I LOVE the beach photo...absolutely breath-taking! You do such amazing work, Amy!

(10.16.11 @ 05:51 PM)
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