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.

Available for travel assignments and adventure, always.
Wedding/Engagement :: 06.14.09
You may remember this gorgeously cute bride-to-be from her engagement session, but oh lawsy, when I saw her in this dress...I instantly knew that when her hubby-to-be gets to lay eyes on her he is going to melt into a puddle. Alice is a stunning bride who still manages to maintain her own personality in a wedding dress. We had way too much fun shooting this unforgettable bridal session because she wanted some really fun and, in her words, "non-bridey" images. I think we got some gems! I can't wait for their wedding next month in Florida!!




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Debbie Martin says:

As mother of the bride I am officially balling my eyes out.Amy you did a fantastic job!!! Alice's personality is coming out of the photo plus she is gorgeous to boot.Thank you!!!!!!

 (06.14.09 @ 04:43 PM)
ann claire says:

AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHER!!!!!! GORGEOUS BRIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE ALL OF THEM!!!!!!

 (06.14.09 @ 07:16 PM)
Anonymous says:

my pretty model friend!!!! and my amazing photographer friend!!! these pictures are GORGEOUS! wow :)

 (06.14.09 @ 08:20 PM)
Alli says:

whoops! forgot to put my name on the comment above :)

 (06.14.09 @ 08:21 PM)
Lucy says:

Al, you look like a model! I can't be related to you because you are just too gorgeous! Amy you did such a great job! These pictures look like they could be in a magazine. They are so awesome!

 (06.14.09 @ 08:37 PM)
smitten says:

spectacular and gorgeous. duh. no surprises here :)

 (06.14.09 @ 08:47 PM)
smitten says:

ps...you should turn your car around and move back to charlotte asap.

 (06.14.09 @ 08:48 PM)
Linden Huntley says:

Amy these are wonderful!!!!! Her dress is absoultely gorgeous!

(06.15.09 @ 06:15 AM)
bobbie brown says:

LOVE them!

 (06.15.09 @ 06:47 AM)
Ellen says:

Amy (and Alice!) These are STUNNING!!! Move home Amy, move home! :)

 (06.15.09 @ 08:29 AM)
Heather says:

AMY!!!! I LOVE these!! gorgeous! and I miss you already!!

 (06.15.09 @ 11:57 AM)
jen hunt says:

i am in LOVE with with the glasses shots! great job, amy!

 (06.15.09 @ 01:39 PM)
Alice says:

AMY! You kick butt! Who is that girl? I've never seen her before :)

 (06.16.09 @ 04:40 PM)
kristen says:

ALICE!!!!!!!!!!!!! i have no words. absolutely beautiful. total embodiment of you. love you. and can't wait for july 18.

 (06.16.09 @ 04:52 PM)
Brittany S says:

Alice how breathtaking!!! These pictures are unbelievable!!! You are gorgeous!

 (06.17.09 @ 08:06 AM)
Taylor says:

Al! K sent these to me, and they are amazing! you look phenomenal! So happy for you and your big day! Hope to see you soon....T

 (06.17.09 @ 08:08 AM)
Meredith says:

Is it possible to be way to fabulous of a photographer???? If so you are definitley that!!! :)

(06.17.09 @ 11:22 AM)
Meredith says:

Is it possible to be to fabulous of a photographer??? (that perfectly describes you) :]

 (06.17.09 @ 11:26 AM)
Libby Buckfelder says:

Ms. Martin, your so gorgeous!!!! I love your dress, you look amazing! I miss you so much!

 (06.25.09 @ 03:08 PM)
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Kids and family :: 06.12.09
litte man landon
Landon is turning one and we had the best time documenting this little man's charm. This one goes out to you....

Just to see you smile
I'd do anything
That you wanted me to
And all is said and done
I'd never count the cost
It's worth all thats lost
Just to see you smile

Happy Birthday Landon!

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Leezah says:

These are great...love them!

 (06.14.09 @ 09:32 PM)
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Wedding/Engagement :: 06.10.09
april + shannon = married.
Last weekend I was in the Highlands and Cahsiers capturing the beautiful and patient love of April and Shannon. They are still on their honeymoon right now, but I can't resist posting just a few small moments from the weekend. More to come...

This is the miracle that happens every time to those who really love; the more they give, the more they possess.
-- Rainer Maria Rilke

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Linden says:

These are beautiful Amy! I can't wait to see more :)

(06.11.09 @ 08:22 AM)
Leezah says:

Amy, these are great. I know April and Shannon will love them!! You talented minx!!

 (06.11.09 @ 11:03 AM)
Meredith says:

Can't wait for the rest!

(06.12.09 @ 06:27 AM)
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Lifestyle portraiture :: 06.08.09
i heart the hunts
The fact of the matter is that the love between these two is seriously palpable. Whew. Jen and Chris Hunt share a passion for life, love and photography... and they are just so dagum good looking too. It just can't be ignored. Seriously though, good looks aside, its obvious that these 2 are a blessing to all those that they encounter... oh yeah, and they are rock star photographers too.

The first time I shot alongside Jen, I knew that we would be fast friends, but when I read her post about the nerves she was feeling as she prepared for our photo shoot.... I felt even more of a heart connection with her. What is it about us a photographers? We find so much joy in finding the beauty in others, but have such a hard time seeing it in ourselves, hmmmm. I hope and pray that she sees her beauty in these images. AH. I have delighted in these images and am honored to share them now....




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Jeff Holt says:

Well done Mrs. Free! Chris told me that you guys were shooting together. You did a fantastic job! What can I say, I hate getting in front of the camera myself. (HATE IT) Hope your well, see you soon.

(06.08.09 @ 11:43 PM)
Meredith Huntley says:

Great Job! (as normal :) ) The last one is my favorite. They look so happy & relaxed!

(06.09.09 @ 06:27 AM)
jen hunt says:

oh, sweet amy, thank you for making this so easy and so much fun. you did an amazing job! xo

 (06.09.09 @ 08:15 AM)
Chris Hunt says:

THANK YOU! You shots are GREAT and we so enjoyed spending time with you.

 (06.09.09 @ 09:13 AM)
Linden says:

Amy you did a great job these are all so good! They look so happy and natural in front of the camera :)Good luck with your move Charlotte will miss you!~

 (06.09.09 @ 10:17 AM)
Cheyenne Schultz says:

dang girl - you have been shooting your butt off!

I. LOVE. THIS. SESSION. for real. :)

 (06.10.09 @ 06:16 PM)
bobbie brown says:

I am just catching up on your blog... and I had to tell ya; this one is AWESOME!

 (06.15.09 @ 06:49 AM)
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Lifestyle portraiture :: 06.05.09
just a tease.
Just a little tease from my session with Jen and Chris Hunt. You may recognize these shoes from her blog. The exciting news is... there is so much more to come and Jen is stunning. No question about that.

I'm off to the Highlands this weekend to shoot a wedding, and the best part is that my hubs, Ross, gets to come along and hang out! Happy weekend!

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Meredith Huntley says:

These I can not wait for!!! I adore her blog :)

(06.08.09 @ 04:07 PM)
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