Hello and welcome. I'm a lifestyle/editorial photographer now based in Bethesda MD. 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.
I knew this couple was special when I met them to shoot their engagement session, but there was no way to be prepared for their truly breathtaking wedding day. Family and friends surrounded them with such love, joy and beauty that it quite literally took my breath away on several occasions. There was no detail left unattended and Kassen walked through the whole day with remarkable grace, just seeming to truly enjoy the experience of everything.
My greatest challenge was selecting images to represent the day because there was just so much to take in... so I hope and pray that this gives a glimpse of this unforgettable wedding celebration.

Kassen and Chris, I wish you all the best in your life together!

Also, huge thanks to Holly Graning for shooting alongside me - you are amazing and your gift for thinking of all the details is such a blessing!

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Meghann says:

AMAZING - Love LOVE..you did such a good job at capturing them :) thanks

(05.05.12 @ 03:54 PM)
Kassen & Chris says:

Amy,
We can't thank you enough for capturing every moment and every detail from our big day! We are so lucky to have had the pleasure of getting to know you over the past few months. You have such an amazing talent and we truly had a blast sharing this special time in our lives with you. Many, many thanks - we couldn't be happier with our photos!
Lots of love,
Kassen & Chris

(05.06.12 @ 04:47 PM)
pb says:

Absolutely gorgeous -- the pictures and the happy couple! Thanks for sharing! xoxo

(05.06.12 @ 05:18 PM)
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Larger than the moon, my love for you
Worlds collide as heaven pulls us through
The secret of the world is written in the stars
I'm carrying your heart in mine
- lyrics from The Afters


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I met Wheeler a couple years ago at Reagan's wedding.... and I knew that with her spunky personality and big smile, her wedding would be quite a celebration as well. Stephen couldn't take his eyes off his bride throughout the night and my goodness who could blame him since dear Wheeler was.. radiant. Much love and the greatest blessings to you both!

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audra bender says:

i love the one of the groom seeing his bride walk down the aisle...amazing capture...cute couple..

(03.19.12 @ 10:45 PM)
Jamie Harvey says:

What beautiful images to represent such a precious day! We are so blessed to have been there to celebrate the beginning of this love story!! The hike to the barn was WELL worth it!!

(03.20.12 @ 10:22 PM)
Jamie Harvey says:

Amy - you did such a beautiful job capturing the sweetness of this day! We were so blessed to be a part of the beginning of this love story!! Congratulations Stephen and Wheeler - you make a beautiful couple!!

(03.20.12 @ 10:28 PM)
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Dear Chris and Kassen,

Thank you. Thank you for being warm, welcoming and so clearly in love and excited about your wedding day. You reminded me why I love capturing images of couples that are engaged... because your affection and tenderness with each other is so natural... so beautiful. Lately, my days have been mostly filled with chasing a one year old, so it was just such a treat to have my camera in hand again and feel these images flow. As I look as this compilation of some favorite images from our time together, a great joy fills my heart for the gift that I pray they will be to you both and your families. As always, I'm humbled and so thankful that you chose me to be the one to document this amazing season of your life together. Enjoy!

Much affection,
Amy

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Kaitlin Rogers says:

These are just phenomenal!! Amy, I've quietly followed your blog ever since I met you when you stepped into Tamara's studio to have lunch with Rachel Garrison (I worked as the associate photographer there at the time). Anyway, when Chris and Kassen needed a DC-based photographer, I said they must see your work! I was excited to see you had a new post last night, and it was such a surprise to see that it was Chris and Kassen's shoot! Your work is perfection. Thank you.

(02.06.12 @ 12:38 PM)
Warren Baldwin says:

Just posted another photo on the Family Fountain post: The Married Couple. Thank you.

(02.08.12 @ 02:16 PM)
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Our hearts are strong, our hearts are kind
Well, let me tell you what's on my mind
You are the best thing
You are the best thing
You are the best thing
That ever happened to me.

- Ray Lamontagne

Kelly and Jason have an awesome whirlwind romanance story. She was in CA and he was in NC. It started with a phone call, an impromptu flight...and an unforgettable visit. Just a few short months later they were surrounded my friends ad family who couldn't have been more excited to see these two amazing people united in their love... for life.

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Kelly says:

Thank you so much Amy!! Seeing all the images together at once brings back such special memories of that perfect day! Thank you for capturing everything so wonderfully!

(12.12.11 @ 02:40 PM)
katie carruth says:

amy, these are so good!!! i love them. thanks so much for capturing so many great memories!

(12.12.11 @ 10:50 PM)
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