It's crazy and fun to be at a stage of life when I'm watching some of my best friends from high school growing up and starting to grow their own families. What an incredible thing! Well, last week I had the chance to hang out with my dear friends Kyle and Ryan Tucker and their too-cute-for-words little families. I've loved growing up with these guys, and their family really loved on me over the years too! It's been such a delight watching them date, then marry their wives (who I ADORE!!!), and now become these incredibly proud papas. It's awesome.
Kyle and Sarah's little boy Owen is truly a boy after his father's heart because he automatically made a beeline for the putting green! Kyle has been passionate about the game of golf for as long as I have known him, so seeing their family playing out here just seemed so... right. Owen got a big kick out having the run of the place. Thank you Kyle and Sarah for letting me capture you and your little man!
Kyle and Sarah's little boy Owen is truly a boy after his father's heart because he automatically made a beeline for the putting green! Kyle has been passionate about the game of golf for as long as I have known him, so seeing their family playing out here just seemed so... right. Owen got a big kick out having the run of the place. Thank you Kyle and Sarah for letting me capture you and your little man!
Ryan and Angie's little boy Noah is pretty much the cool kid in town, and I think that he is well aware that Owen looks up to him. Noah's sweet spirit easily shines through his bright blue eyes. He is not only going to have a little cousin looking up to him... but also a little brother or sister pretty soon! He's got a lot to look forward to in his little life! Ryan and Angie - thank you for wearing cowboy boots!
It's pretty clear that Owen and Noah are 2 peas in a pod, buddies, pals, and cousins.
It's pretty clear that Owen and Noah are 2 peas in a pod, buddies, pals, and cousins.
Here is one of my favorite shots of the whole crew!
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Here we go... third day of the mini-shoots in Fayetteville. A couple more full sessions to come too!!
Sharing these highlights from the Fayetteville shoots I did last week has been such a treat because there is nothing that I love more than piecing together and re-living all my favorite moments from a session. It's like those highlight reels that get put together at the end of every sports season... oh man, those always get me a little choked up. Growing up as a competitive swimmier I have many good memories of seeing photos from throughout the year put to the tune of "We Are the Champions"... oh yeah... and it made my little heart just well up with pride. So, random story, but same pride. I love what I do now and I simply will never tire of proudly sharing it with you. These are some awesome kiddos and awesome families....
Sharing these highlights from the Fayetteville shoots I did last week has been such a treat because there is nothing that I love more than piecing together and re-living all my favorite moments from a session. It's like those highlight reels that get put together at the end of every sports season... oh man, those always get me a little choked up. Growing up as a competitive swimmier I have many good memories of seeing photos from throughout the year put to the tune of "We Are the Champions"... oh yeah... and it made my little heart just well up with pride. So, random story, but same pride. I love what I do now and I simply will never tire of proudly sharing it with you. These are some awesome kiddos and awesome families....
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Going along with the theme of a child's curiosity, wonder and love for life, here is a poem and some more sample images of the kids and families that I had the privilege of playing with!
"Do you ask what the birds say? The sparrow, the dove,
The linner and thrush say, "I love and I love!"
In the winter they're silent - the wind is so strong;
What is says, I don't know, but it sings a loud song.
But green leaves, and blossoms, and sunny warm weather,
And singing, and loving - all come back together.
But the lark is so brimful of gladness and love,
The green fields below him, the blue sky above,
That he sings, and he sings; and for ever sings he-
"I love my Love, and my Love loves me!"
- Samuel Taylor Coleridge
"Do you ask what the birds say? The sparrow, the dove,
The linner and thrush say, "I love and I love!"
In the winter they're silent - the wind is so strong;
What is says, I don't know, but it sings a loud song.
But green leaves, and blossoms, and sunny warm weather,
And singing, and loving - all come back together.
But the lark is so brimful of gladness and love,
The green fields below him, the blue sky above,
That he sings, and he sings; and for ever sings he-
"I love my Love, and my Love loves me!"
- Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Heather says:
Amy you did an amazing job! I can't believe how many people you photographed in two days and they are each unique. Such sweet pictures. I know these moms are going to LOVE them!!
(05.29.09 @ 05:41 PM)
Megan says:
These pictures are so wonderful!! We had a blast on Saturday with you and my kids can't stop talking about Miss Amy. Thanks so much, Megan M
(05.29.09 @ 06:56 PM)
Joy T says:
A couple of friends told me they saw my boys on your site. I could hardly wait to get home to check. Just wanted to let you know the pictures are AMAZING. I can't stop looking at them and can't wait to see the others. Thank you so much for being so patient and sharing your talent with us. Thanks again, Joy.
(05.31.09 @ 12:11 PM)
Meredith Huntley says:
AMAZING! (the bubble picture might just be my favorite) What a happy little girl!
(06.02.09 @ 12:01 PM)
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As I mentioned earlier, last week I have had an awesome extravaganza of mini-sessions in Fayetteville as a part of a MOPS fundraiser. Getting to meet and spend time with so many families consecutively confirmed what I love about photographing children... they have a vast amount of wonder and fascination for the smallest things... simply running through the grass can release the most pure laughter.... blowing bubbles can create giggles that also float towards the heavens... and just a few little M&M's can go a long way (I never said that I was above a little bit of bribery!). Anyways, here are a few favorites from my first day. We were mostly playing at the Botantical Gardens where the weather was gracious to us and the green grass beckoned! Thank you again to all these amazing families that played with me and my camera. At the end of the day I was exhausted, but oh so happy.
While we try to teach our children all about life,
Our children teach us what life is all about.
~Angela Schwindt
While we try to teach our children all about life,
Our children teach us what life is all about.
~Angela Schwindt
lauren verlander says:
love the thumb sucker....so sweet:) good for you helping out MOPS!
(05.28.09 @ 08:20 PM)
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Jenn and I had been emailing for weeks before I arrived in Fayetteville for their family shoot.... so I was looking forward to finally meeting this precious family that, I confess, already had a hold on my heart because I knew they had 2 great danes. So when I pulled up to their home and Jenn came out to greet me, barefoot and gorgeous, I just knew that this was going to be an awesome session of hanging out and capturing the sweetness of their interaction with each other.
Their three little girls were waiting patiently on the couch for me to arrive and they announced immediately, "We're ready for you to take our picture!!!" Okay, melt me, thank you. Then I met the dogs and I swear my camera never stopped snapping because I just didn't want to miss anything! We romped, we played, and I feel like we really captured so much of what makes this family so special. It was a great start to my time in Fayetteville, so thank you guys!
**Notice the precious dresses on the 2 younger girls! Jenn was inspired to make them out of vintage linens after seeing the idea here.
Their three little girls were waiting patiently on the couch for me to arrive and they announced immediately, "We're ready for you to take our picture!!!" Okay, melt me, thank you. Then I met the dogs and I swear my camera never stopped snapping because I just didn't want to miss anything! We romped, we played, and I feel like we really captured so much of what makes this family so special. It was a great start to my time in Fayetteville, so thank you guys!
**Notice the precious dresses on the 2 younger girls! Jenn was inspired to make them out of vintage linens after seeing the idea here.
Laura says:
Gorgeous photos! I love how she used vintage fabrics for the dresses...awesome idea.
(05.26.09 @ 09:44 AM)
Meredith Huntley says:
Once again fabulous.fabulous.fabulous. I feel like a broken record when I leave you comments but it is nothing but the truth! I love every shoot you do better then the one before it seems... Good luck with your move & life in Fayetteville :)
(05.26.09 @ 02:13 PM)
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What a wonderfully photogenic hansome crew! Another excellent shoot of good friends!
(06.02.09 @ 04:37 PM)Amy, It was so great to see you and meet Ross and Bristol! You are so sweet and so very talented! What awesome pictures! - I can't wait to see the rest of them! Love and blessings to you.
(06.02.09 @ 06:33 PM)i know i've already looked at these and loved them once. but i can't remember if i mentioned that Noah and Owen are my two fave boy names! what are the odds?!?!? am i meant to be a part of this fam? not sure how it would work, but seems like it'd be a lot of fun!
(09.17.09 @ 01:51 PM)