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 :: 10.14.09
the beauty of family.
Does it ever catch your eye
Beauty divine
In an old man's tears
A little girl's smile
If it feels like a song
One that belongs to you
Stop making sense
Your weakest defense
Just quiet your mind
Let the world unwind
Beauty divine.
- Brandon Heath

There is something beautiful and unique about every family that I photograph and the Bell Family was certainly no exception. It was one of those perfectly delicious fall evenings and I think that their relaxed, fun playfulness with each other really shines through... which I thought was pretty incredible with an 8 week old tiny baby! Mandi and Keith so clearly delight in their beautiful kiddos and I have to say that I delighted in taking it all in.

Seriously? Precious.
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Bobbie Brown says:

Love these! Especially those first 3! If I were this family I would be pleased as punch to get these!!!!!

 (10.14.09 @ 12:15 PM)
themonogramswap says:

I love little girls with big hairbows! All of those kids have beautiful eyes. What a fun family:)

 (10.14.09 @ 02:02 PM)
jen hunt says:

These are some of my favorites ever..the light in that first set of three is beautiful!!

 (10.14.09 @ 02:03 PM)
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Kids and family :: 10.02.09
friday happy

and above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. those who don't believe in magic will never find it.
- roald dahl

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More of this little guy to come....
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Kids and family :: 09.30.09
classic carter
life has loveliness to sell,
all beautiful and splendid things
blue waves whitened on a cliff
soaring fire that sways and sings
and children's faces looking up
holding wonder like a cup
- sara teasdale

Carter charmed me from the get go (here and here) with his tiny, yet oh-so expressive face. It's incredible to see how much he has grown in just 6 months, but thankfully those precious eyes are still the same... holding wonder, happiness, and even somewhat of a pondering look at times. And I love, love, love how the expressions of little Carter's eyes are so purely reflected in the delight of his parent's faces.


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meredith huntley says:

every last one of these are A+! he is full of presiousness...

(09.30.09 @ 12:40 PM)
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Kids and family :: 09.29.09
boys will be boys
There is something special about these boys. Not just because they are my nephews and I'm probably somewhat biased, but because they are brothers... all for one and one for all. Each one is so very different than the other, yet they all belong together. I love these boys.



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claire says:

your nephews are something straight out of a rugby ad:). love it! and you!

 (09.29.09 @ 08:33 AM)
Julie says:

um, for real. Did J Crew pay them? I'm so confused. Were they modeling or was this just a photo shoot? Seriously.

(09.29.09 @ 10:06 AM)
Julie says:

um, for real. Did J Crew pay them? I'm so confused. Were they modeling or was this just a photo shoot? Seriously.

(09.29.09 @ 10:06 AM)
Julie says:

um, for real. Did J Crew pay them? I'm so confused. Were they modeling or was this just a photo shoot? Seriously.

(09.29.09 @ 10:08 AM)
sharon clark says:

logged on here twice to comment on the ridiculousness of this shoot and then had to chase after the boy. anywho...OUT OF CONTROL. these boys are to.die.for.

 (09.29.09 @ 11:39 AM)
Meredith says:

way too cute. i'm in love with their outfits for real too freakin adorable! your one lucky aunt!

 (09.29.09 @ 01:48 PM)
Cheyenne Schultz says:

LOVE these - those outfits are adorable.

 (09.29.09 @ 03:31 PM)
Scott says:

Thanks Amy, its awesome to capture these moments and be able to remember them for years to come-an incredible gift using your talents

 (09.29.09 @ 09:19 PM)
Kjelse Curtis says:

LOVE these pics. and HOLY COW they are sure "noon" boys! give them big loves!

 (10.02.09 @ 01:01 PM)
Lauren Kiser says:

oh my GOOOOOODNESS AMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! seriously the cutest thing ever - pleeeease submit to whatever company you got those outfits from!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 (10.02.09 @ 07:47 PM)
anne stancil says:

Wow, Amy! Don't know if it's your giftedness or their good looks - but think it's the combo! How creative and winsome! These look like you've been doing this for many years! Absolutely amazing - so glad I got to see! You really do have an amazing gif. Keep up the great work!

(10.07.09 @ 09:59 PM)
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Kids and family :: 09.28.09
time flies
Recently I was at a baby shower where one of the mom's shared this simple truth of parenthood, "The hours pass slowly, but the years fly by." I've thought about that truth as I've seen friends wrestle with all the adjustment of a newborn... lack of sleep, new schedule, adjustment in freedom and personal time... and it all seems so overwhelming, but the truth is that it is such a short season because those babies grow up... seemingly rather quickly. (Someone please remind me of this when I have my own baby!)

I did have my own moment of, oh-my-goodness-I-can't-believe-she-is-already-ONE, when I had a session with little Adelaide. We've done a few sessions with her since she was born, but this was wild because she seems so much like a little girl and some of her spunky personality that we saw, even when she was a tiny baby, is coming to life even more! This girl wants to run, explore, and play. So that is what we did, and I treasured the time with her and her all-star parents.


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jennie says:

those are adorable! good outfit choices emily!! i love the one of you and ben looking at adelaide. great job, amy!

 (09.28.09 @ 10:42 PM)
Lauren Verlander says:

Love these! I think you totally captured A's attitude! Emily...make room on the living room wall:)

 (09.29.09 @ 09:25 AM)
ashley wheatley says:

oh my goodness so so cute!

 (09.30.09 @ 04:45 PM)
ashley wheatley says:

oh my goodness so so cute!

 (09.30.09 @ 04:46 PM)
ashley wheatley says:

oh my goodness so so cute!

 (09.30.09 @ 04:46 PM)
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