AMY FREE photography

Meet Molly. When you first meet her, she is lovely. Then you see her personality, and you see that she is beautiful. Molly wanted photos to give to her husband as a celebration of their first wedding anniversary. She wanted documentation for the place that they moved for his job, got married, and have enjoyed being newlyweds. We talked a lot about the challenges of moving and starting over for your husband's job...and yes, there are lots of challenges, but its part of the story... and its so much better because it becomes woven into the story of who you are together.

"Love is the answer
at least for most of the questions in my heart, like
Why are we here? And where do we go?
And how come it's so hard?
It's not always easy and
sometimes life can be deceiving
I'll tell you one thing, it's always better when we're together"
- J. Johnson

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KK says:

These are awesome! You totally captured Molly's personality and everything that makes her beautiful. Bravo, Amy.

(07.28.09 @ 06:48 PM)

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Kids and family :: 07.26.09

the montana noons.

If you have seen all the various images of my nieces that I've posted over the past few weeks, its pretty clear to see that I enjoyed some incredible time with my brother, Mark, and his newly expanded family out in Missoula, MT. This opportunity to stay with them for an extended period of time while Ross was away at training really allowed me to step into their everyday lives. It's cool to share in the "daily-ness" of life with family that lives so far away because I feel like it really helps me to connect more with them and know about those little nuances that you don't usually pick up on during a weekend visit, and something that I love most about Mark and Shannon is their ability to be authentic!

Now, I'm quite aware that having a 2 year old and a 10 week old isn't always a walk in the park, but watching them cherish those little girls and build the traditions of their little family is an incredible thing. I'm also becoming quite aware that having 2 small kids requires a seemingly infinite amount of unselfish love... and that concept of unselfish love brought me back to an old journal entry where I wrote down this quote by Thomas Merton... "True happiness is found in unselfish love. A love which increases in proportion as it is shared." It is truly my prayer that these images will always bring Mark and Shannon back to this stage of life where they lavished their unselfish love upon each other and their little girls... and I know that love will come around to be their blessing and their delight as their little family grows.

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Julie Wheatley says:

these pictures are a beautiful "summary" of your stay. and i love your sweet words/tribute. i know the time is such a treasured blessing. i love the full family shots, but i have to say my fave might be the sweet black and white of the two little girls. they are just too cute! and clearly photographed by the best :)

(07.27.09 @ 08:55 AM)

Meredith says:

You can def. tell through your work how much you enjoy your precious nieces! With cuteness like that i'm sure its not hard at all!!! :)

(07.27.09 @ 01:06 PM)

Aunt Kay says:

Such fun to see the new Noon...She sure is a ringer for the Noon clan! Great photos - feel like I have visited them, too. You have a gift and I am so glad you have found it.

(08.14.09 @ 10:19 PM)

Kjelse Curtis says:

HOLY cow is she a "nooner" or what! LOVE the photos!

(09.01.09 @ 11:08 AM)

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Kids and family :: 07.24.09

hayes family crew.

The Hayes family has a special place in my heart because they were some of my very first clients! I've loved the time I've spent with them over our several sessions together and this time the extended family decided to join in the fun. It was a deliciously misty morning out on their property at Badin Lake and I believe there is just something magical about kids playing by a gorgeous body of water.

As I I thought back to last spring, when I was in a place of really beginning to pursue my passion of photography...and how since then I've had numerous conversations with clients, or friends, about the important of following your passion (no matter what that might be) and I felt like this quote was more than perfectly appropriate. So take a daring leap. Inspire someone.

when we focus our energy towards constructing a passionate, meaningful life, we are tossing a pebble ripple effect of inspiration. when one person follows a dream, tries something new or takes a daring leap, everyone nearby feels that energy, and before too long they are making their own daring leaps and inspiring yet another circle.
- christine mason miller

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Learning , Personal :: 07.22.09

erin vey in charlotte.

This is a woman and photographer who inspired me long before I ever thought that I could be a photographer. She inspired us to get our great dane Bristol. She is the woman behind the BELIEVE project. Take a look at her work... look through the archives.... and I promise that you will leave inspired on so many levels.

And Erin Vey will be in Charlotte!!!!! She has time for 2 clients August 22 and 23. My heart is crushed because I will in Mississippi for a wedding, but if you love your dog and want to experience a session with the BEST dog photographer out there. Seize this opportunity, I beg you!

This is an image from her site, of her love... Gracie.

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carly says:

You say you beg, but will you roll over or play dead?

JK! But thanks for the link to Erin! My parents are dog trainers in Seattle and they'll love to know about her! :)

(07.22.09 @ 02:43 PM)

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Wedding/Engagement :: 07.20.09

beauty, unveiled

Because I couldn't wait to show off Alice's gorgeousness. Call me crazy... I just couldn't wait.

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Meredith says:

Def. not crazy gorgeousness like that shouldn't have to wait!!! :)

(07.20.09 @ 04:30 PM)

annclaire says:

so gorgeous!

(07.20.09 @ 06:19 PM)

lauren verlander says:

stunning! she has incredible eyes!!

(07.20.09 @ 09:14 PM)

smitten says:

oh my ever-loving-goodness, amy. this is absolutely gorgeous.

(07.21.09 @ 08:20 AM)

Lucy says:

Most beautiful bride I have ever seen and I'm not just saying that because I'm her sister...Amy you were awesome and it was great getting to meet you!

(07.21.09 @ 07:15 PM)

girls at curves says:

alice you looked fabulous!!!! Loved loved loved the pictures. Amy your work is gorgeous. Can not wait to see more

(07.22.09 @ 10:41 AM)

kimberlee says:

omg! I have the most beautiful new sister in law! Amy, you are amazing! It was so great to meet you.

(07.22.09 @ 03:02 PM)

Angie Skivington says:

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! I can't wait to see more...

(07.23.09 @ 05:08 PM)

debbie (luke's mom) says:

amy, you have captured alice's beauty as well as her inner beauty so perfectly... cannot wait to see the rest ... it was great meeting you.

(07.23.09 @ 05:45 PM)

Frank (Alice Uncle) says:

Alice, you so beautiful... Great photo Amy.

(07.23.09 @ 06:41 PM)

Gale Ward says:

What a beautiful bride. The groom is my great nephew and I know he was as handsome as Alice is gorgeous! Your work is amazing. Can't wait to see more!

(07.27.09 @ 09:17 AM)

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