Hello and welcome. I'm a lifestyle/editorial photographer now based in Fayetteville, NC, and working regularly with clients in both Charlotte and Raleigh. 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.

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:: 11.13.09
After 4 days of straight cold, nasty rain I was thrilled to wake up and see that it had finally stopped this morning. Bristol and I were both ready to get back outside and as we walked I was sad to see that all that rain has stripped most of the brilliantly colored leaves off the trees. I've been meaning to go out with my camera and capture all the various vibrant hues around our neighborhood, so pretty much right as I was kicking myself for not getting out there sooner... I looked down to see the most gorgeous sampling of those colors right on the wet pavement at my feet. Thank goodness for the trusty iphone. It made me smile and simultaneously called to mind one of my favorite songs by Nichole Nordeman....

And even when the trees have just surrendered
To the harvest time
Forfeiting their leaves in late September
And sending us inside
Still I notice You when change begins
And I am braced for colder winds
I will offer thanks for what has been and was to come
You are autumn
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I love that Becky is a self-admitted slight control freak. Super organized. Super planner. She is always the one watching out for everyone else...taking care of her friends and family with a fierce loyalty that I admire in her.

And for all those reasons, and so many more, I love the fact that Mike managed to somehow surprise her with their engagement on their ROCKSTAR trip to Europe (seriously please click and read the story of their engagement!).

Mike adores Becky and everything about her. They are the perfect match in so many ways that it makes my heart hurt a little with sheer happiness for the life that they are going to build together. They balance each other, and that's what we all really need in our spouse, right? Someone to come alongside us... love us for exactly who we are, yet challenge us to also be the very best version of our self. Yup, I'd say that is what I have appreciated most so far in my vast 2 years of marriage :)

So here's to you Becky and Mike. I'm SO excited for you both. And as promised, I'm only sharing a tiny sliver of the photos to preserve the surprise of your Save the Date cards... but this is enough to show off your hotness together!
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megs says:

Beautiful shots! I giggled when I saw our beloved BR sweater show up in this shoot - Becky's got great taste!

(11.12.09 @ 10:04 AM)
Lynsey says:

Gorgeous! They both look stunning.

(11.12.09 @ 10:41 AM)
Ellen says:

Fabulous!!!!

(11.12.09 @ 01:09 PM)
Robyn says:

These pictures are beautiful! It's so wonderful to see people in love w/one another. Did'n't God gift my son w/the most gorgeous pair of blue eyes????? And, it goes w/out saying that Becky is beautiful inside and out!

(11.12.09 @ 03:19 PM)
Adele says:

Love these Amy! Yay Becky & Mike!

(11.12.09 @ 04:08 PM)
Rebecca says:

Love love love! Great Amy, as always!

(11.13.09 @ 01:16 PM)
Lauren Kiser says:

Gibbbbbs!!!!!! You two look amazing in these pictures - you look so fun :) I want to hang out with you soon - you two and me & matt! xoxo!

(11.16.09 @ 09:36 AM)
Lauren Kiser says:

Gibbbbbs!!!!!! You two look amazing in these pictures - you look so fun :) I want to hang out with you soon - you two and me & matt! xoxo!

(11.16.09 @ 09:39 AM)
Lauren Kiser says:

Gibbbbbs!!!!!! You two look amazing in these pictures - you look so fun :) I want to hang out with you soon - you two and me & matt! xoxo!

(11.16.09 @ 10:14 AM)
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Kids and family :: 11.10.09
I call them family although we are not actually related. You probably will remember Barrett, Christi and Towne from other shoots I have done with them here and here. I call them family because we have shared life together and because I love and trust them in ways that you only can do with family. One of my favorite things to do when I come into town for a visit is to burst through the front door and yell out in greeting, "Family!!!".

Ross and I often ponder is whether little Towne will remember much of her time with "Aunt Amy and Uncle Ross", and although I like to think that she will remember on her own... I feel like the photos I have taken will hopefully serve as a lifelong reminder. I look forward to photographing her for many many years to come!
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Bobbie Brown says:

Amy I gotta tell ya; I love every single one of these images!

(11.10.09 @ 10:05 PM)
Lauren Kiser says:

oh my goodness gracious - towne is such a cutie!!! love these pics of barrett & christi too!!!!

(11.11.09 @ 09:18 AM)
Julie says:

I'm just jaelous of so many things. where did towne get all that blonde hair! who knew that was coming! but i'm jealous of her super cute outfit (i want it?!?!) and Christi's super cute post baby body, is it a joke? some kind of photoshop? or did this girl get all the luck? AND i want to be your family. but other than all that. i just loved these.

(11.11.09 @ 10:02 AM)
Naomi Skena says:

AMY! The colors and the style are SO awesome...I love love love these shots, you outdid yourself on this one! :)

(11.11.09 @ 03:07 PM)
Aunt Gi Gi says:

These are precious of all my babies. MIss Towne is a show by herself. Amy, your work is top drawer. Actually, it helps to have Barrett, Christi, and Towne as models. Your professionalism certainly is exceptional. Don't ever stop taking photos of your family....and mine.

(11.11.09 @ 06:13 PM)
KK says:

Wow, wow, WOW! Amy, these are spectacular! I adore this family, too. Miss Towne is so precious. My mouth is wide open looking at these! XO

(11.12.09 @ 07:34 AM)
Megan Robertson says:

That has got to be the best dressed child that I have ever seen! What a cutie! And the parents are adorable too! Amazing job, as always, Amy.

(11.22.09 @ 09:38 AM)
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Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero.
-Marc Brown

This quote makes me think of Max. He just welcomed a little baby sister, Genevieve, and I think that he has got the makings for a pretty awesome big brother/superhero.  I wanted to share a few shots from our time together, although most of them are staying under wraps to be sure that I don't spoil the Christmas card!

And as for me, I just got back from my whirlwind trip to Charlotte yesterday, and I talked in my sleep a lot (apparently) last night which is something that I do upon utter exhaustion :) I'm so happy to be home and will be working to catch up and continue to share the photo goodness from my trip!

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Remember Lauren and Matt? She is one of my best friends and got engaged in front of my camera, here. I love to photograph this girl.

Well, yesterday I think its safe to say that we took it to a new level because Sharon Clark and I double teamed this bridal shoot!! I was exhausted afterward from jumping up and down with sheer delight throughout the whole session. Shooting alongside Sharon for this was especially fun since she and Lauren have known each other since waaaaay back in the day and I'm pretty much convinced that Lauren might be the luckiest girl in the world to have 2 friends to help her photograph/celebrate her bridal beauty. We ooohhh-ed and ahhhh-ed, squealed and laughed together. Now it's your turn.

Lauren, I love getting to celebrate this stage of life with you!
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Becky Gibbs says:

STUNNING! You did such a great job Nooners. You captured Lauren's beauty and excitement. You are one talented lady. Love you pooks.

(11.07.09 @ 08:09 AM)
Lauren Kiser says:

NOONERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love yours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it's so crazy to see different angles and colors and the way you saw it through your lens - they are fantastic! you are tied for the bestest photographer friend everrrrrrr :)

(11.07.09 @ 08:57 AM)
Lauren Kiser says:

p.s. i should add - you're a fantastic photo stylist and flower arranger!!!!!!! the bouquet looked amazing and the fur blanket very fun :)

(11.07.09 @ 09:05 AM)
ashleigh says:

great photos of a beautiful lady! the joy exudes from her in the photos.........great job capturing it.

(11.07.09 @ 11:03 AM)
Linden says:

stunning!!! these are beautiful!

(11.07.09 @ 02:03 PM)
Candice {The Beautiful Mess} says:

hands down, one of the most gorgeous brides. ever. amazing location. and yes, she is one LUCKY girl to have you and Sharon. can't wait to see her wedding ....

(11.08.09 @ 07:11 AM)
Sherri W says:

WOWZERS to both the beauty and the awe of this session. You go girls!!

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