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.
It just so happens that, more often than not, I absolutely fall head over heels in love with my clients. They make me crazy happy. This is just one of those families. Can't help it... it must be said. I met them in the spring when I was here, in Fayetteville, doing mini sessions (little did I know that we would be moving here at that point!).  Anyways, we just really seemed to connect and much to my delight they wanted to do this session and more... for the sheer fun of the whole process. So thank you to the Menoher Family, for claiming that I make you all feel like rock stars, when the reality is that I'm the one that feels like a rock star when I get to photograph YOU!!! Cheers to rock stars, fun times, and families that make me fall in love with my job all over again.
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Naomi says:

Amy! I know them!!! The Menohers knew my family when we lived in England and my sister used to babysit their kids when they lived in Charlottesville! We got their Christmas card this year and I thought it was such a cute pic, I had no idea YOU took it!!! :) SO fun!

(01.04.10 @ 09:30 AM)
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Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.  ~Norman Vincent Peale

To me, everything about these images whispers the happiness and joy that the Christmas season represents. The lovely glow of the afternoon light. The giggles and smiles. Truly I have never met another set of parents that are so gifted at making the kids laugh. I found myself grinning behind my camera. Yup, it's finally beginning to feel a lot like Christmas!!

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meredith huntley says:

ahhh these make me feel all warm & fuzzy inside.

(12.10.09 @ 09:08 AM)
themonogramswap says:

love the monograms!! cute family too:)

(12.10.09 @ 04:36 PM)
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For you created my inmost being;
       you knit me together in my mother's womb.

  I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
       your works are wonderful,
       I know that full well. Psalm 139:13-14


Little man Eli is boy #2 for the Tucker family and he is already a roly poly ball of love. Seriously, just look at him and try not to fall in love. He was awake and happy throughout our session... just happy to listen to the constant clicking of my camera... and his tiny expressions made my heart flood with a giddiness that can only come from a brand new little life.

 I have been surrounded by newborns more than ever in the last couple of months, and I don't think I'll ever tire of seeing their itty bitty fingers, their fresh new skin, and those pouty lips... ahhh! Okay yeah, so like I said, just try not to fall in love with this little man.

Ryan and Angie - your baby boy is beyond precious.


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Angie- Eli's Mama says:

What a gift the Lord has given you. I can never thank you enough for capturing my sweet baby's face with your camera lens. I will cherish these pictures forever and ever!! :)

Thank you, thank you Amy. I love you!!

(12.07.09 @ 11:28 PM)
Beverly Daniel says:

Amy....Wow! These look like something on a magazine cover! this Me-Mama loves what you've captured! Can't wait to see the rest!!!!!

(12.07.09 @ 11:35 PM)
Terry Norville says:

Ryan & Angie,
He is so beautiful.Congratulations to you all.
I love you,
Terry

(12.08.09 @ 09:01 PM)
meredith huntley says:

amy these are amazing! that is one gorgeous baby :) congrats to the new parents.

(12.09.09 @ 09:44 AM)
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This is just a teeny tiny sample of the classic beauty that was celebrated last night! Reagan and Todd are a couple surrounded by friends and family that could not be more thrilled to rejoice in the joining of their lives! Plus, the fact that they are both work in the world of fashion...style just seemed to ooze from every detail. I'm off for the BIG day....

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Tammy says:

absolutely wonderful pictures Amy! truly a joyful event you have captured!

(12.07.09 @ 11:53 AM)
Tara says:

Amy- WE LOVED YOU!!! And we lovvvvvvvvvvvve what you captured this past weekend... can't wait to see the rest!!

p.s. Friend us and tweet us if you are on FB/Twitter... love you!!

~T

(12.07.09 @ 04:42 PM)
Joni Lay says:

Such an incredibly fun weekend! Amy, we're all so blessed we got to meet you, and I CAN'T WAIT to see the rest!!! Thanks for making it so much fun!

(12.07.09 @ 05:16 PM)
Christina Buchanan says:

Amy these photos are amazing! Your images totally captured the feel of the evening. It was so great to meet you. Your sweet spirit was a blessing to be around. Can't wait to see the rest of the images you captured!

(12.08.09 @ 10:45 AM)
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Making the decision to have a child is momentous.  It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.  ~Elizabeth Stone

 Well hello you gorgeous baby. Emerson is truly the heart of both Terry and Ellen and watching them hold and gaze upon her is both sublime and emotional. Watching their interaction made me get teary several times because the tenderness is truly palpable between them. Terry also proudly announced that 27 people held her during her first day of life, so I think that it's clear she is starting live well loved not only by her parents, but by all the friends and family surrounding her tiny life! Sweet baby Emerson, you truly are the heart of hearts.

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jen hunt says:

oh wow, wow, wow.

(12.02.09 @ 09:23 AM)
Julie Wheatley says:

Perfect! Ellen is beautiful. Terry is studly. And Emerson could win something. That black and white pic with the big eyes looking up is so beautiful! what if i frame it? these pics almost make me want to reproduce! perhaps i should get more solid grounding than pics. But it's a start, right? Love!

(12.02.09 @ 10:17 AM)
Julie Wheatley says:

Perfect! Ellen is beautiful. Terry is studly. And Emerson could win something. That black and white pic with the big eyes looking up is so beautiful! what if i frame it? these pics almost make me want to reproduce! perhaps i should get more solid grounding than pics. But it's a start, right? Love!

(12.02.09 @ 10:18 AM)
Adele says:

Love these Amy! I haven't seen little Emmy since her birth week so I'm glad to see the new family photos! Bruces, ya'll are beautiful!

(12.02.09 @ 10:41 AM)
Rebecca says:

Oh my goodness these are beyond precious!!!!

(12.02.09 @ 10:54 AM)
Proud Papa says:

Amy thank you so much for taking these beautiful shots of my girls. I love them both so much, it has been really sweet to learn about this little precious girl and learn more about the amazing mother she has. I am truely blessed and I thank God for a healthy little Emmy she is just so great!

(12.11.09 @ 08:47 AM)
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