Author Archives: Amanda

the birth of carter madison

Until last week I had little experience with a baby being brought into the world. Two years ago I got a phone call that changed the way I felt about the arrival of a new baby. I dropped everything at work, called out behind me as I rushed out the door and drove like crazy to be at...

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happy birthday baby smith

Last Tuesday I had the rare opportunity to be with Kristi and Eric‘s family as they welcomed their new baby into the world. I shot the family’s maternity session earlier this summer and was looking forward to meeting their new addition. When Kristi e-mailed me to ask if I would be willing to come to...

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taylor and ashlyn | family portraits

I practically grew up at my friend Mandi’s house. Which makes her brother Josh and his high-school-girlfriend-turned-wife, Lindsay, feel like extended family. I’ve watched their oldest daughter Taylor grow up and was thrilled for them when they welcomed baby Ashlyn back in March. Lindsay and I were so excited about the promise of family photos that we went...

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i have no idea what this is about…

I am offically done with my “summer” sessions (woohoo!) and am taking a self-imposed three-week break to get caught up and have a little mental vacation before the craziness of the fall season starts. Don’t worry, I have enough to blog about for the next five years, so that will continue. If you are considering fall photos, now...

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mary elizabeth & robert | engaged

I’ve said before how awesome I think it is when a couple (or family) chooses a location for their session that means something to them. When Mary Elizabeth and I set up the time for her and Robert’s engagement session, she mentioned wanting to shoot in a part of town that is special to them....

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