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.

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Kids and family , Personal :: 12.29.09
may the force be with you.
"Size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by size, do you?" -yoda

I've be learning a lot about Star Wars and light "saver" battles lately from my nephews. They are pretty fierce warriors...

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jen hunt says:

that middle picture makes me want to kiss that little face of his. think he'd mind?

 (12.29.09 @ 04:19 PM)
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Kids and family :: 12.18.09
classic kids.
I'm getting ready to head off to the Asheville area to shoot one final wedding for the year, but I have been combing through images from the year and these kiddos just caught my eye due to the fact that they are so flipping cute. Also, I can hardly believe that Christmas Day is only ONE week from today....

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And as if that wasn't enough...
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Kids and family :: 12.11.09
the menoher family.
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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Kids and family :: 12.10.09
the crane family.
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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Kids and family :: 12.07.09
welcome little man eli.
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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