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.
Personal :: 10.29.09
"Some of the best things in life are impossible to define. Our attempts to demystify them fall short...And the meaning of the best photographs is almost always the most elusive. Sure we can theorize about composition, the rule of thirds, color theory, subject matter, but it all falls short. For the best photographs make us FEEL and THINK. They captivate and take our breath away....

That's what good art does; it sneaks up on you and changes how you think, how you feel, and ultimately who you are."
- Chris Orwig

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we make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
- winston churchill


Moving to Fayetteville has really opened my eyes to the sacrifices and realities of being a military spouse looks like. You would think that I would have absorbed this a little more since I've watched my brother and his incredible wife over the past 12 years, but I feel like I stand more and more in awe each day that I am here... living it, experiencing it myself. These families are incredible for what they give.

The last time I met Stacy was back in May. (Click here and find the gorgeous b/w baby!) She was on her own with a newborn and an energetic toddler... since her husband was deployed. So this session was different, it had such a joyful feeling, despite the somewhat dreary weather...because they are all back together again. One big beautiful family. Together.




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meredith huntley says:

your amazing!!!! :) these are awesome. what an adorable family!

(10.28.09 @ 09:21 AM)
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The boy's name Ethan \e-than\ is pronounced EE-than. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "firmness, long-lived, strong and optimistic, solid and enduring, or permanent". From Eitan. Biblical: a man of Israel well known for his wisdom.

Lots of thought and prayer went into this little man's name, so I thought that it was appropriate to share the meaning. Ethan was welcomed into the world by an adoring (and perfectly adorable) set of parents and an older brother and sister which you saw here just a few short months ago. We didn't have very long, but I love these shots that we snagged of him because even though he is only a couple weeks old in these photos, he is showing off his full range of emotions/expressions. How could you not fall head over heels in love with a face like this?

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"Are you feeling, feeling, feeling like I'm, feeling
Like I'm floating, floating, up above that big blue ocean
Sand beneath our feet, big blue sky above our heads,
No need to keep stressing from our everyday life on our minds
We have got to leave all that behind" - The Avett brothers


This morning Ross and I walked and walked and walked... we walked along the beach while perfect beams of warm yellow sunlight streamed through the still purplish clouds. We walked and talked about his sister, Lora's wedding and how exciting it is that she and Phil are starting their life together. We walked and talked about the morning after your wedding is one of those moments in life that you recognize is a huge milestone, but its next to impossible to fully take in just how much life is about to change. We walked and talked about how much we have grown, changed, challenged each other and knitted our lives together since that morning almost 2 years ago. The beauty of the morning seemed to match the gratitude in my heart.

We are excited to share in the journey with Lora and Phil, and I'm so proud to share a sample of images from their special day. More to come.
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Julie says:

I just can't get over how special it must have been to have YOU take these PERFECT pictures. You are so talented. And they are so beautiful! as is the setting. Can't wait to see more and it is so fun to hear y'all reflect on your two years! :)

(10.26.09 @ 09:55 AM)
Julie says:

I just can't get over how special it must have been to have YOU take these PERFECT pictures. You are so talented. And they are so beautiful! as is the setting. Can't wait to see more and it is so fun to hear y'all reflect on your two years! :)

(10.26.09 @ 09:55 AM)
steve & mary jane parker says:

My wife and I took our first vacation together after 37 years of marriage to Ocean Isle Beach to the
wedding of Phil and Lora. To get to be a part of the beginning of their journey together has to be one of the most rewarding things we have ever experienced. To get to spend time with the entire Free family on this most memorable occation will stay with us forever. Thanks to all for the memories.

(10.27.09 @ 09:50 AM)
Gig Swan says:

WoW these pictures are great Lora and Phil look so good and Amy you dont know me but I have been a friend of Lora's since we were 5 years old and Wow you take really good pictures!!!

(10.27.09 @ 05:55 PM)
David Webb says:

Wow. What pictures. What a day.

(10.27.09 @ 07:11 PM)
sandy free says:

WOW!!! My daughter-in-law is amazing isn't she? These pictures are breath taking!! This was a day we will all remember.It was calm, sweet and beautiful all at the same time!!! It was so much fun watching Amy take these pictures and see how excited she got as she flashed over and over ! She was giggling and oohing and aahing all over the place. She is passionate about her work!!! She is the greatest and we love her a bunch!!!!!Thanks again Amy Ross sure picked a special woman!!! Can't wait to see the rest of the pictures.Lora and Phil looked fantastic that day! They sure do have fun! You can see their love for each other each day!!

(10.27.09 @ 10:17 PM)
Valerie Jones says:

Amy you are incredible! Everyone here at Southeastern has commented on your pictures. Our family had a blast with everyone at the beach and it couldn't have been more perfect. Thank you Lora (Wora) and Phil (Pil) for letting us be part of your day!

(10.28.09 @ 12:14 PM)
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Last weekend we were in the glorious mountains... surrounded by the changing leaves and a dusting of snow. Today we just arrived to 90 degree sunshine and sand at Ocean Isle for Ross' sister's wedding. And that, my friends, is the beauty of the state of NC.

But anyways, back to last weekend. Part of our time was spent with dear friends Matt, KK and their pups. He is an insanely talented art director at BooneOakley, she is a brilliant freelance copywriter. They have a swoon-worthy house that shows off their fabulous sense of style. Let's just say that I'm one of their biggest fans and so thankful for this pair in my life.

"The dullest of us knows how a memory can transfigure,
how some momentary glimpse of beauty can be a mere whisper,
which memory will warehouse as a shout."
- CS Lewis

I
am so thankful for the momentary glimpse of beauty we captured together.


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sharon clark says:

one of my hands down favorite sessions ever. these are incredible!

(10.24.09 @ 09:14 AM)
Bobbie Brown says:

Wow! I could not believe it when I read this post... I have checked out their blog many times! Cool! Looks like you guys had fun - enjoy the wedding at the beach!

(10.24.09 @ 09:55 AM)
meredith huntley says:

fantastic fantastic fantastic!

(10.28.09 @ 09:24 AM)
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