--Unknown
Just got back from an amazing weekend in West Palm Beach, FL shooting Alice and Luke's wedding... it was filled with the most loving details. This is the arbor that they were married under, and that her uncle made by hand for the ceremony. Beautiful setting, beautiful marriage.
-William James
It's a rare thing to find someone whose sass and spunkiness can match that of my sister-in-law Shannon, but I believe that she met her match in her dear friend Amanda. I kept hearing about how cool and fun and sassy Amanda was...and the moment I met her, I knew it was all TRUE. We were at the YMCA ad her wild hair was tamed into the cutest little pigtails I've ever seen and I knew, quite certainly that I would not only like her from the get-go, but that photographing her and the whole family would be a total hoot. I'm so thankful that Shannon has been blessed with such an awesome friendship in Amanda and that her whole precious family was able to play in front of my camera. I mean, any woman with 3 boys has got to be pretty freaking cool. I think that the red shoes prove it.
Here are some of my favorite moments from our evening in downtown Missoula, MT. Despite the drizzly weather we ran and jumped and I could not help a smile from creeping to my face as I editing these. So here's to you Amanda (and family!) in all your fabulous-ness!
amy, you did an exceptional job. thank you for taking the time to shoot my family. you truely have a gift. our first experience at family photos was perfect thanks to your artistic eye. although i think you ruined me for any other photographers.next time you come to town add me to your schedule! i look forward to spending more time with you. take care and thank you again. love amanda
(07.17.09 @ 05:44 PM)I knew there was a reason I was friends with these people (because they are all HOT!!) Amy, I am proud of you like a big sister would be. You have an amazing gift-- you and I both know I'm not jealous of much, but sister, I'm jealous of how you capture others!! You are so gifted. Thank you for sharing it with us!
shan.
never
stops
moving.
Until she sleeps :)
AH! THAT FLOWER ON HER HEAD! THE ONE OF HER AGAINST THE METAL WALL! I'm dying!
(07.14.09 @ 08:31 AM)These pictures make us fall in love with our energetic crack-child. Sometimes I lose sight of the bigger picture in the day-to-day until I see pictures like this. Thanks for making me appreciate her energy!!
(07.14.09 @ 07:13 PM)Ok, these pictures make me appreciate Raleigh's energy!! You are so talented and I know the girls will be so grateful to their auntie for starting their modeling career! :)
(07.14.09 @ 07:15 PM)"If you leap awake
In the mirror of a bad dream
And for a fraction of a second
You cant remember where you are
Just open your window
And follow your memory upstream
To the meadow in the mountain
Where we counted every falling star
I believe the light that shines on you
Will shine on you forever
And though I cant guarantee
Theres nothing scary hiding under your bed
I'm gonna stand guard
Like a postcard of a Golden Retriever
And never leave till I leave you
With a sweet dream in your head
Im gonna watch you shine
Gonna watch you grow
Gonna paint a sign
So youll always know
As long as one and one is two
There could never be a father
Who loved his daughter more than I love you
Trust your intuition
Its just like going fishing
You cast your line
And hope you get a bite
But you dont need to waste your time
Worrying about the market place
Try to help the human race
Struggling to survive its harshest night
Im gonna watch you shine
Gonna watch you grow
Gonna paint a sign
So youll always know
As long as one and one is two
There could never be a father
Who loved his daughter more than I love you
Im gonna watch you shine
Gonna watch you grow
Gonna paint a sign
So youll always know
As long as one and one is two
There could never be a father
Who loved his daughter more than I love you"
- Paul Simon
LOVE that Mark-marvelous!
(09.01.09 @ 11:09 AM)LOVE that Mark-Marvelous!
(09.01.09 @ 11:10 AM)2 amazingly cool parents.
This is the formula for images that make me happy and proud and wondrous of life.
Truly, it's amazing to watch Settle and Jeff love these boys, Jack and Webb. This is a family that will grow together in beauty and memories over the years and I simply can't wait to watch it all unfold.... the best part is that I got to capture little pieces of their joy, and like I said... these images make me happy, proud and wondrous of life.
I.AM.DYING!!!
Amy these are so amazing.
Not at all suprising that 2 such cute parents would produce some little boys like this. Can't handle it.
I can't believe my peers are making babies... where has time gone?
(07.07.09 @ 07:51 PM)just rolled my chin back up to my mouth from when it dropped onto my computer while i looked at these pictures. cutest family ever.
(07.07.09 @ 08:35 PM)I am blown away at the cuteness level of this family & the fantastic job you did capturing them!
(07.08.09 @ 06:20 AM)LOVE these! I mean how precious are these boys!
(07.08.09 @ 11:39 AM)great pictures!
(07.11.09 @ 06:35 PM)
wow that is stunning! can't wait to see those images! funny, i just got back from palm beach on thursday this week....we could've had a florida rendevouz!
(07.20.09 @ 01:12 AM)WOW. I know these are sure to be amazing I can't wait to see the rest i'm sure you rocked this wedding AMY!!!!! :)
(07.20.09 @ 09:02 AM)wow i LOVE this picture!!! can't wait to see more! it was great to see you, amy!
(07.20.09 @ 09:33 AM)Great Photo Howi, Glad I was to help you set up with Liz, Marty and Patrick.
(07.23.09 @ 05:09 PM)