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.

Available for travel assignments and adventure, always.
"When that baby looks into your eyes, and you know it's yours, you know what it means to be alive." - Anonymous

Meredith and Daniel are just about the most calm and collected set of first time parents that I've ever encountered and little man Jack just sweetly reflected their laid back attitude. This precious boy just slept, smiled and worked his 10-day-old charm. There is just so much love and pride lavished upon a first born child... and of course I can't help but be transported back to my experience (which I simply cannot believe was over 14 months ago now!).

Wishing you the ability to take many naps to help absorb these sleepless nights and cling to the sweetness of that tiny boy every moment in between!

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Rebecca Davis says:

Oh he's so tiny and perfect!!

(03.09.12 @ 08:47 AM)
Meridyth says:

I LOVE these! I can't wait to see them all! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

(03.09.12 @ 12:50 PM)
Julie Miller says:

What a beautiful boy, family and blessing to us all. Thanks for sharing this special time.

(03.13.12 @ 07:42 AM)
Carole Nance says:

Precious beyond words. I'm always speechless and amazed at what God has created.

(03.13.12 @ 09:41 AM)
Carole Nance says:

Precious beyond words. I'm always speechless and amazed at what God has created.

(03.13.12 @ 09:42 AM)
Vicki Lybrand says:

Perfection! The subject(s) and the photography. I can hardly wait to see them all.

(03.13.12 @ 10:34 AM)
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Charlie boy loves to read and one of his all time favorite is Cowboy Small. We read it to him in a strong cowboy drawl and for whatever reason he thinks its funny every single time...
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chuck says:

can't wait to see the little guy next month. that is if it's all right with mom and dad

(02.15.12 @ 08:49 PM)
chuck says:

can't wait to see the little guy next month. that is if it's all right with mom and dad

(02.15.12 @ 08:49 PM)
Mamaw Sandy says:

I'm coming too!! haha That is a cute book!! He looks so grown up here!!!

(02.16.12 @ 05:35 PM)
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"Nobody will ever know the strength of my love for you, after all you're the only one who knows what my heart sounds like from the inside." -unknown

I've been anxiously awaiting the arrival of this precious little man for the last nine months, and his tiny perfection is enough to fill my eyes with the happiest of tears. Looking upon this little guy, and knowing his amazing parents, also fills my heart with the hope of the life that lays ahead of him.

ps: If you want to see more of Drew's amazing nursery - check out the feature on Apartment Therapy HERE. So proud of my talented friend Megs (you are awesome too AJ - by association of course :))



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KK says:

Now your little family is complete, Megs! These photos are stunning. We're all so lucky to have Amy as our friend. XO

(02.14.12 @ 10:21 AM)
haley says:

what in the SMALL world?! AJ was my brothers best friend growing up & college roommate! bah! these are gorgeous, amy, and that nursery is perfection!

(02.14.12 @ 10:57 AM)
Meghan L. says:

THANK YOU so much for capturing such special moments with our new little family of three - you were right, we got some good ones between D's wails! ;) You have such a gift. We are so lucky that you share your talent so openly and lovingly with all of us! LOVE YOU GIRL - thanks a million times over.

(02.14.12 @ 11:12 AM)
KB says:

Amy - these photos are gorgeous. What a gift! They brought tears to my eyes! Megs...Drew is such a beautiful baby. I am so happy for you and AJ (and Frankster). Amazing.

(02.14.12 @ 11:57 AM)
Ross says:

I see some raw athleticism in that kid, watch out Richmond Spiders. Love the one with Frank in the background especially.

(02.14.12 @ 01:56 PM)
Holly Graning says:

these are amazing! what a beautiful family setting off on a this great adventure. we are all so blessed to call you our friend.

(02.15.12 @ 08:09 PM)
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There are many little ways to enlarge your child's world. Love of books is the best of all.

- Jackie Kennedy


If this is true, then little Telly here is living is the biggest world possible for such a little boy! We played, read, played and read... and snagged some really sweet moments along the way. It's clear that Telly is loved beyond measure and I hope that these images help to preserve this special season of his life!

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deb schwedhelm says:

love ALL of these so, so much.
xo
deb

(12.09.11 @ 01:21 PM)
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Our little mister man will be 11 months old on December 1st... and he really is turning into such a man child. We walk to the park every day, so it just seemed right to capture him in a place where he finds so much joy. His most recent accomplishment is climbing all the way UP the slide. Charlie boy, you make me a proud mama every day xoxo.

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