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.
We are planning a trip out to Missoula, MT to visit my brother, his wife and their 2 sweet girls... we are way overdue and I'm missing them like crazy. My mom is heading out there in a few days and I have to admit I'm a little jealous she will get so much good time with them! Until then, I'll just have to settle for old photos and a Skype date....

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emily says:

it is SO hard being away from family! i wish i could see my sisters more often too.
love these..esp the last two. so cute!

(04.05.11 @ 05:33 PM)
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Memory... is the diary that we all carry about with us.  ~Oscar Wilde

I'm organizing all my taxes (finally!) and as much as I've been dreading this tedious process, I must confess that reviewing and organizing my purchase history from last year is bringing back so many sweet memories. Each receipt reminds me of exactly what was going on at that time....

that perfect California evening and dinner with Greg and Nicole at Tender Greens,

how good that conversation with Ross was while I was driving across New Mexico right after getting that darn speeding ticket,

pumping gas in the snow at the Loaf n' Jug right outside Woodland Park after leaving Lost Valley,
 
the intoxicating smell of jasmine in the air as I sipped cappuccino in Pasadena and was inspired by Richard and Kirsten,
 
seeing hundreds of windmills on the drive from LA to 29 Palms,
 
watching the rain from window while I edited photos at Fido's cafe in Nashville...


and the list goes on.

So, there is my random rambling for the day. Take a moment to revel in one of your memories from this month last year... what do you remember?

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stacy says:

oh those windmills were fabulous!! xo

(03.25.11 @ 08:21 PM)
Lauren Jackson says:

ames, your heart is beautiful. one of my favorite memories is the nervous anticipation as i drove from charlotte to fayetteville to meet charlie! granted it was technically 2011, but only by a few hours :)

(04.04.11 @ 03:26 PM)
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With each new day he seems to be figuring out new expressions, and every single one of them brings my heart such great delight. My favorite is when he seems to surprise himself with a new coo or sound that he produces....

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Lauren Jackson says:

ahhhhhh! love this! my favorite is the one in the lower left corner. he looks like he just pooted and was like "what was that?" :)

(03.22.11 @ 01:09 PM)
meghan leimenstoll says:

To jump in on the "my favorite is..."convo... I LOVE the one in the top right corner. He looks like he cracked a really good joke and he's pretty darn pleased with himself. Can't wait to meet this bugger in person. Tell him to stop growing until I meet him. OK? ok.

(03.22.11 @ 10:22 PM)
Anonymous says:

To jump in on the "my favorite is..."convo... I LOVE the one in the top right corner. He looks like he cracked a really good joke and he's pretty darn pleased with himself. Can't wait to meet this bugger in person. Tell him to stop growing until I meet him. OK? ok.

(03.22.11 @ 10:23 PM)
Barrett says:

my favorite is second row, third from the left. i think he's going to use that one to pick up the ladies.

(03.23.11 @ 08:59 AM)
KK says:

Adorable. My favorite is the bottom left corner. Looks like he'll be a great listener. (Key to being a great husband.)

(03.23.11 @ 09:06 AM)
Christi says:

I LOVE him! My favorite is the third one on the bottom row. He's really cutting those eyes. Charlie boy has a ton of personality! I love it!

(03.23.11 @ 10:07 AM)
Shannon Noon says:

I could eat him!!!

(04.02.11 @ 01:12 AM)
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May the beauty and joy continue! All my warmest wishes to this amazing couple....



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Lindsay says:

Amy! These wedding pictures are BEAUTIFUL!!! My brother, Cartwright was at this wedding- too funny! He lived with Patrick in Mobile this past year.. small world!
Hope you are doing great- your little boy is precious!

(03.24.11 @ 09:57 AM)
Garbage Can Shed says:

WOW !

Very interesting post,

I’m glad I found your article

You know what you’re doing, so keep at it.

Thank you for blogging.

David B.

(03.25.11 @ 10:08 PM)
audra bender says:

wow.wow.wow.....what a beautiful bride and your photography is gorgeous. great, great job amy.

(03.30.11 @ 12:10 PM)
Sherri W says:

You do some of the BEST wedding work around here. I love love love your work. Such beautiful imagery, emotions, the works! Your clients will never be disappointed by hiring you for their special day - never!

(04.15.11 @ 03:25 PM)
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Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul.
- St. Augustine


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Lauren Jackson says:

she looks like one of the happiest girls alive. i love love love the shots of the groomsmen!!! you did an amazing job with this one ames!!!!!

(03.22.11 @ 01:12 PM)
audra bender says:

holy smokes amy....AMAZING!!!

(03.30.11 @ 12:08 PM)
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