Amy Conner Photography

Snuggly

2011-12-07T21:18:00.006-07:00

I gotta say....There's a lot that goes into photographing babies...working around feedings, naps, diaper changes, burping, ...the list goes on. Yet somehow when I see the completed images, I forget all about that work and time it took. The sweetness and peacefulness of a baby is all I see. This sweet one below is Miss Adelaide.
As some of you know, I still work occasionally in a hospital as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and I was so blessed several weeks ago to meet Miss Addie (as I like to call her) when she was just a few minutes old. And just a few short weeks later, I got the privilege of photographing her. I don't know why God has blessed me the way He has... I just know that I'm forever thankful.

Love and Joy

2011-10-26T13:20:00.012-06:00

My cousin has the cutest girls... Georgia Love and Violet Joy... they truly are a picture of love and joy. Here's a sneak peak from our session.. more to come soon!

Sweet baby girl

2011-10-08T16:07:00.009-06:00

Hello all! I recently had the privilege of photographing this sweet baby girl, Adrianna. I also had this amazing new blog template made, along with many others I'll be sharing in the near future, by my talented friend, Shawn Burgos. I just thought I would share them both since they are off the charts adorable! Thanks to the Toth family and to Shawn!
Blessings!

I need your attention and your help

2011-08-30T07:37:00.018-06:00

1 month ago I began to live a dream of mine. I'd been able to photograph the beautiful people of America for almost 12 years, but I wanted more. World Vision gave me the opportunity I had been dreaming of . . . I was boarding a plane for my first international job and going to Bolivia.

I knew I would see poverty. I knew I would potentially be uncomfortable at times, yet I knew it would be the experience of a lifetime. I prayed it would open more doors for me in the future, and I prayed I wouldn't get sick. Honestly, I found before going, most of my thoughts were about me and my comfort, my work, and "my", "my", "me", and "I". Suddenly, the first day we stepped into the trenches of the realities of their world, "I" was getting awake up call...a harsh awakening.

None of this had to do with me..... but maybe it did, just differently.

We hear of stories, see photos on TV, and yet forget about them just seconds later when the newer subject is in front of us. Suddenly, there was no escaping the reality I was now facing. I was in a place surrounded by people with what I labeled as having "gross need or lack" and it was everywhere day after day after day after day. I'm a "fixer" and I don't like leaving people without a measure of fixin' as some say in Tn, but I couldn't fix this. It was too much, it was overwhelming, and a grieving process began. I couldn't just take the little girl and her family out of the barnyard they lived in and put them in a new home. I couldn't run down to the market and buy all kinds of groceries, giving them Rachel Ray recipes so they wouldn't have to eat the same thing everyday. I couldn't call in the electric company and have them come hook up some lights and central heat and air. I couldn't even give them the medical care that so many needed. I was heartbroken and mad. Why did I draw the lucky straw? Why did I get the zip code I got.... questions that linger out there for no one to answer... and then I got an answer.

HOLD THE PHONE!!! I am on a trip with World Vision... an organization that is completely committed to helping people get the right nutrition through good food sources, to get people healthcare in desperate situations, to help get housing and clothing and all the basic needs in life! I CAN DO SOMETHING!!! Now, it was still very difficult leaving with things seemingly "undone" but I had a trusting resource in there...working day in and day out to see a better life for these people. I gave, I sponsored, and I continue both giving and raising awareness.

I realized another part where "I" did come in was that I was given a gift and an opportunity and I was using it to help those in need...true need. I was bringing back images and stories to tell and keep telling so that even more people could help! And I wasn't alone. I traveled with 10 others who were doing the same. Community and multiplicity is where it happens! People stop with just themselves asking "well, what can I do?" Well, you can do a whole lot when you do it with others!!

There isn't just gross need and lack in Bolivia...it's everywhere. The need could be physical, emotional, spiritual, etc but there is need. You can help sponsor a child in Bolivia or another part of the world, you can make a donation to help girls out of sex slavery, you can do SOMETHING. Today I am asking you to help relieve the crisis in the Horn of Africa. The famine and drought are plaguing over 12 million people... 12 million... MILLION. (let that really sink in for a moment) We can't live in the blessing and privilege that we have here in America and not do something. I write this today to educate, to inform. We aren't responsible for what we don't know but we ARE responsible when we do know.... and now you know.

I asked the question earlier to myself "Why did I draw the lucky straw or get the zip code that I got?" I know why... because I am supposed to help others with my privilege. God will get more to us, if He knows He can get more through us. We are blessed to be a blessing, not to be indulgent. Need has been redefined... take a look at the brief video and then please go to the link below to help with the crisis in Africa. Our lives are better when we give life back.

Another post in the next day or two...more on Bolivia. Check back!

*Music Credit -- Daniel Kirkley

Lots of color

2011-08-27T16:22:00.006-06:00

I am so blessed by the families that come back over and over again to be photographed by me. Watching their kids grow and being able to record their lives is such an awesome privilege that I never take for granted. The Dodds are one of those special families. We were able to get together recently and had a wonderful shoot! I just can't keep it to myself. :)
Enjoy!

The faces I love - Bolivia

2011-08-17T22:01:00.003-06:00

So... blogging is just not happening as often as I would like... I am working on a bigger post but before I go to bed...thought I would share some of my favorite faces from my trip to Bolivia. Check back soon to see and hear more about our trip.

*@Amy Conner for World Vision

Love Love Love him

2011-08-04T23:36:00.004-06:00

So, as many of you know... I am in Bolivia right now. I have just completed a 17 hr work day so I'm not going to try to complete too many sentences right now. I did decide to introduce you to my new godson, Israel, and his sister Elba. They have absolutely stolen my heart. I sponsored Israel as my World Vision child. I'll be sharing more about my trip and how you can sponsor a child as well in just a few days....until then, enjoy these precious photos!
Thanks for stopping by.

* (C) Amy Conner for World Vision *

New Wedding

2011-07-04T16:40:00.005-06:00

I know I know... I just stink at blogging. I blinked and realized almost 3 months have passed. R.I.D.I.C.U.L.O.U.S! I am going to find a way to do this better... but until then... I have been shooting quite a bit recently and I just couldn't wait to share this amazing wedding that I had the privilege of shooting a couple of weeks ago!
I just love a great wedding and this was definitely one of them.. a gorgeous bride, an extremely handsome groom, lots of laughs, great friends and family all around ...and a pretty sweet red Chevy on the scene!
Thank you Bethany and Chris for being a couple that sets a high standard for honoring God with your relationship and for letting me be such an important part of your special day.
(*Big thanks to Carol Maxwell for the most amazing hair and makeup - You rock it every time!)

Springtime brings the best things

2011-04-01T09:49:00.006-06:00

I know, I know..... I'm totally guilty of not being a worthy blog keeper upper. It's just sad how poorly I've kept up these past few months but school and shooting and life has just kept me beyond busy. Seasons change though and and hopefully will my frequency of blogs!
Speaking of seasons changing... Spring really does bring some of the best things...including babies! I've had the privilege of photographing several pregger tummies the past several months and now tiny little bundles of joy are springing forth everywhere!! Here is a sweet baby girl I photographed this week.
Enjoy and thanks for stopping by! :)

Cutest Cowboy in the world

2010-12-06T15:44:00.000-07:00

I grew up with horses... yes, I was a "cowgirl" so to speak....spurs, chaps, hat, the whole bit.... until I made cheerleader in 6th grade and I turned in my saddle for some pom-poms... but that's another story.
I traveled back home to East Tn several weeks ago when the beautiful fall weather was just beginning and one of the sessions I had the privilege of doing was a cute little cowboy named Weston Botts.
Hold onto your reigns folks... He is the cutest cowboy I've seen in quiet some time.

Congrats!

2010-10-31T19:51:00.000-06:00

This is a blog that I think I would label as "an oldie but a goodie"! :) I actually photographed this beautiful outdoor fall wedding this time last year. I waited to post it a whole year later thinking it would be fun and sentimental for this amazing couple, Amy and David, to look back and celebrate again this wonderful day and every day they've been together since. Not only did they just celebrate their 1st anniversary this past weekend but they are celebrating the new life that is about to join them... a sweet baby girl... Miss Lucy. Congrats Amy & David!!!

Fall time!!

2010-10-19T20:02:00.000-06:00

I am so happy...no, scratch that... I'm thrilled that fall is finally here!! I Love the beautiful colors, the cool weather, and I LOVE photographing outdoors! I just had the privilege of doing Miss Rebecca's Sr. photos! She is the most beautiful person both inside and out! Her mom and friend joined in with great styling assistance and we had a great girl day! Here are a few of her beautiful images!

Walker Family

2010-09-24T22:15:00.000-06:00

Greetings all!! Fall is almost here and I couldn't be more excited to see hot weather move on! I LOVE crisp cool days, a cozy sweater and a hot cup of tea, pretty leaves falling everywhere. Love it!
Another thing I love.... having family clients come back again and again...not for business purposes so much but more for the privilege of getting to record the years of their children growing and changing. I met the Walker's about 3 years ago when I first photographed their son Zion Kain. I've been the lucky one to photograph him many times. Just when I think he couldn't get any cuter, he surprises me. Now I've had the pleasure of meeting his new sister Azure Quinn about a week ago. Another major level of cuteness! Here's just a few shots I captured from their last session.
If you're interested in a fall session, email or call the office soon! We've almost booked all of October and if history follows suit, November schedule will be filled sooner than later, so don't wait! :)
Thanks for stopping by!

Joel & Lauren

2010-07-05T12:53:00.000-06:00

Hello all! I'm back! Sorry for being gone so long.... I have something really fun and beautiful to share with you though!!! A week ago today God brought some shady afternoon weather, a cool breeze and two beautiful people to downtown Franklin. I love living around downtown Franklin and I love photographing people in love. Joel and Lauren have been "diggin on each other" for awhile now ,and determined God had a lifetime of plans for them....together. They get to start the next part of their journey this OCT. and I couldn't be more excited about shooting their wedding. Here's a few of my favs from their engagement shoot. Enjoy!!!

Angela Detweiler

2010-05-07T23:46:00.000-06:00

Colin Benward

2010-03-27T12:23:00.001-06:00

New Blog look...New Photos!

2010-02-21T22:37:00.000-07:00

Days away

2010-02-18T11:27:00.000-07:00

Just 5 days away from the arrival of Adeline Marie, my beautiful friend/client Celeste decided she had to have some maternity shots... and I'm SO glad she did. Here's just one little piece of what we got.

From Celeste Webb

2010-01-13T20:11:00.000-07:00

Hold on to your seats people...TWO postings in a 24 hr time period..... I know, who knew I would start the new year off like this!! I'm feeling better and better...(recovering from the "funk" that set up in my sinus cavities 3 days ago now.)
So, this was one of my favorite shoots last year that I never got around to posting... Ashton Blake (who is not clearly seen b/c he's the one in the tummy) has arrived and doing quite well from what I understand. :)
Here's just a few of my favs.... You might want to check back again tomorrow...I may get all crazy and blog again!
Happy Wednesday everyone!

Family

2010-01-12T22:31:00.000-07:00

Well, no, I didn't die and I haven't been in a coma. (for all 9 of you that actually follow my blog regularly) *haha*
I started school again (yes, I had a moment of insanity I think) and all that plus shooting quite a bit, well, it just hasn't left me much time for blogging. I'm trapped at home now though with a wicked sinus infection so I've found much to keep me busy but thought I'd throw something up here to share and to say Hello to everyone!
While I was home for the holidays, my sister-in-law asked if I would shoot a few snapshots of the family. Here are just a few ...
Enjoy and I really will post something again sooner than later...check back!
Many blessings to you all in the year ahead!

Two of my favorite things

2009-11-02T18:56:00.000-07:00

Hello Hello!!! Yes, I am still alive and doing photography! I know it is disgraceful that I have not blogged in... well, who's keeping track.
Two of my most favorite things are FALL and an outdoor wedding with gorgeous weather... when the two come together, I am ecstatic!!!
A couple of weeks ago, my dear friend Kelli Trontell helped me shoot a wedding at Carnton Plantation in Franklin, Tn.
It was an amazing day for our bride and groom, Sara and Ben. They married under this unbelievably huge old tree in the plantation gardens and it couldn't have been more beautiful.
I can hardly wait to finish and post a slidehow of the day. You'll want to check back in and see it, but for now...here are just a few of my favorites!
Thanks for stopping by!!

Old Friends/New Friends

2009-08-26T09:32:00.000-06:00

A few months ago a friend came to me and told me he was getting married....TWICE. That's right TWO weddings and they were a week apart! He had met the love of his life (total God thing) while having a brief stopover in Miami where she just happened to be briefly on a business trip. Lina's home was Colombia, South America and Kirk, well, he's a good ole boy from Mississippi. Two different cultures about to merge but to make it happen, it was necessary for two weddings...one in Medellin, Colombia and one here in TN. I was so happy when Kirk said that Lina had seen my photography and they wanted me to shoot their wedding here. I helped Kirk a smidge with some of the wedding planning but didn't have the privilege of meeting Lina until the day before. I knew within 2 min of meeting her that she was just one of those people that everyone adores!!! She is so beautiful and her personality is like diamonds...so sparkling!!! People think I have an accent, well Lina has her own going on and I LOVE IT!!!! I knew I would be so lucky to count her as my new found friend and she is. I have the privilege of going to their new home for lunch showing them all the photos from the day but I put together a little slideshow too... check it out! (Big thanks to Brad
Paisley for the music and ANGELA WARD for GREAT Make-up that day!!)

ADVENTURES IN THE WILD

2009-08-11T16:50:00.000-06:00

I had the chance to get away for a couple of days last week and go home to East Tn to visit family. We really crammed in some fun. We started out with an overnight camping trip...4 of us in a 2 man tent...interesting. I had my first go with Wii - Mario Cart.. very fun; and I took Maggie and Sam (my niece and nephew-loves of my life) to a drive through Wildlife Safari...that's right, you heard me....Drive Through. McDonald's does it, Starbucks does it and now... Briarwood Ranch is doing it. We ventured out...me and the two little people in the family mini-van. We were the first to arrive, buy our 4 buckets of food, get instructions, and head out...oh, but not before having a feeding and play time with "Patches" the billy goat and a few others. Maggie was beside herself with excitement; Sam, not so much...in the back and serious concern on his face. I was loaded... TWO cameras and a camcorder ready for action. We were told "Just roll down your windows and the animals will just come right up to your vehicle to eat". I'm thinking..this is going to be SO cool!!! We pull through the gate and Maggie climbs to the front seat with food in hand and then it happened..... we were swarmed. It was like someone had opened Noah's ark and pointed the animals our direction.
Go ahead and picture it... there we were in the mini van literally surrounded by ostrich, deer of all kinds, zebra, lamas, buffalo, even a pot belly pig and they were NOT intimidated by us at all. I finally convinced Maggie to just roll down the window halfway and try feeding them but when the Moose got his whole head in the van and was eating like he hadn't had a meal in a week (throwing food all in the van) she was having no fun. We thought we'd drive on down a little and see if maybe we could find a smaller group to feed. We finally make our way through the masses and go up and over a hill to where we see 4 deer. We sigh with relief and roll down the windows for a few deer to come eat. It's all nice until Maggie yells "Auntie A, they're coming after us!" I look behind us and about 100 ft back comes the whole gang RUNNING at us. Maggie rolls up the windows and we peel out like we're leaving a bank robbery. Maggie's yelling, Sam's in the back crying... not how I saw this adventure going. We finally got out and went for another drive through AFTER the animals had been fed by others and were not so aggressive and we actually enjoyed it. He's a few shots from that day and the whole vacation.
Thanks for stopping by!

SO SO CUTE!

2009-07-20T18:29:00.000-06:00

I had the privilege of photographing one of THE cutest little ladies last week.... Miss Chloe Grace. I can't even say it was "work"... she was a total delight. She had her cute little dress on and her pretty hair all fixed but her personality... WOW... like a sparkler! She kept me in stitches and the camera loved her!
Thanks for stopping by!

More to Share

2009-07-10T21:19:00.000-06:00

So, sometimes my problem as a photographer is taking a bit too many photos, or at least I think but...frankly, when you are doing what you love and with good looking people, why not?! I can kinda be like the energizer bunny.... I just keep going and going and ... you get the point.
So I just posted photos from one of my most recent shoots with my friend Todd. It was such a fun day and we had such a great outcome, I thought I would just share a few more. Thanks again for stopping by! God Bless!

Roxette was wrong

2009-07-10T17:31:00.000-06:00

Remember Roxette?... And the song "She's Got The Look"... well, I think they should've seen my friend Todd; I'm sure if they had, the song would have then been... "Nah Nah Nah Nah Nah, HE'S Got the Look!"
Todd is pursuing new avenues of work and wanted to get some new photos and I was glad to be able to help him out. He wasn't real sure how this was going to go being that his last real photograph was his Sr. yr. in high school, but I was confident the camera would love him and I was right. I gotta say... he's kinda like eye candy. As my dad would say, he took to having his photograph taken like a duck does to water. (Gotta love good ole country sayings) :)
Hope you all are well... thanks for stopping by!! Look for more soon!!

Sweet 16!!!

2009-06-29T16:15:00.000-06:00

Well, Kaitlin isn't new to making the blog! (Aug. 2008) She just celebrated her SWEET 16 and I got to be there and photograph it with my talented friend Kelli Trontell. I think my sweet 16 consisted of sharing a pizza with 4 friends and a movie. Kaitlin's party involved a bit more...we literally rolled out the red carpet! There was dancing, food, a great DJ, a beautiful chariot to whisk the princess away at the end of the evening (her new Red JEEP) and her first kiss with prince charming (her sweet boyfriend Aaron). I think it was a night she will never forget. Congratulations again Kaitlin!

Major Cutie

2009-06-08T16:02:00.000-06:00

So occasionally I have the time to do a little "test shooting" where I just pick someone that I think may photograph well for an idea I have and we just have fun.
A few months ago I was at church one morning talking with a girl and this guy walks by and I was like "Who is that?!" Now in my head I am thinking...."Dear God, let him love you, let him be my age, and cause him to somehow notice me!" To which God replied "He does (love Me), and he's not even close so forget it!"
So I think "Well, a face like that just can't go to waste so, the girl I was talking to knew him and asked him if he wanted to do a test shoot with me and bingo... he's in.
Now, I gotta say with my past (slightly tainted) view of men that are very handsome, they usually know it and it shows which totally turns my stomach...in a bad way. Am I right ladies or am I right? Not so with this guy... Kyle has no clue...no clue that he's a major cutie anyway. He, like Marisha in my last post, is what I would refer to as "the total package". He really is sweet, thoughtful, so humble, loves God...and handsome. If only he had an older brother. :/

Oh so pretty

2009-06-04T12:58:00.000-06:00

When God was handing out the good looks.... my girl Marisha got a double portion. She is the sweetest thing AND is super fun....she is what I would call the "total package"! I challenge anyone to disagree. HA.
Check back for more new stuff...coming soon!

2009-05-25T09:23:00.000-06:00

I have known something for sometime now... that my friend Nandi is beautiful... thing is, she doesn't know it. We have these debates about this issue from time to time. I say "you are beautiful NAN" and she says "no I'm not" and I say "Yes you are" and she says..."No way...you're just saying that" Well, I decided to get proof that I'm right and I think I have it! Here's a few of my favs from NAN's shoot with me.
Blessings on your day! Thanks for stopping by!

More of Abby

2009-05-23T22:11:00.001-06:00

So a little over a week ago, I had the privilege of photographing the cutest little girl... Miss Abby Everett. She is just so sweet and it's impossible for her to take a bad photo so.....here you go! Enjoy!

"PINK is my signature color"

2009-05-18T21:52:00.000-06:00

Yes...Julia Roberts said it best with her big southern accent in Steele Magnolia's... "Pink is my signature color!" You gotta love pink (unless you are a boy)....it's just one of those FUN colors...always cheery; unless it's Pepto Bismol you're taking for upset stomach then...not so fun.
These sweet sweet girls, Miss Abby and Miss Hayden Sophia both choose pink for their photoshoot with me... both a little scantly dressed but hey, when you're a little girl and chubby...it just works.
Thanks for stopping by!!! :)

Bianchi Boys

2009-05-14T16:48:00.000-06:00

Next to my niece and nephew, (yes, I know I'm partial) two of my most favorite and cutest kids ever are the Bianchi Boys... Jacob and Andrew. They are both so sweet and thoughtful and really REALLY cute. I got the privilege of photographing them at their home for a little surprise Mother's Day gift and I heard mom got tears in her eyes when she saw them.... I think you'll see why.
Thanks for stopping by. Blessings to you all!

Love in a TUTU

2009-04-30T12:36:00.000-06:00

I've had the privilege of photographing Miss Georgia Love Ward since the day she was born and she always makes the sweetest photos! This past week we took a few that I thought I would share...they're just too cute to keep to myself.

I think she found some "pudge"....

LOVE this face!!

She loves to show her smile!

Group 1 Crew

2009-03-27T19:56:00.000-06:00

So... I love all people groups...all colors, all sizes, all people, but can I say that I LOVE ME SOME LATINO PEEPS!!! I was asked to get some photographs of an amazing group that came to town a couple of weeks ago... GROUP 1 CREW. They did a little "thang" downtown Nashville and I had the privilege of meeting them and other fun folks before they rocked our faces off. They are super fun, passionate, and I would say you need to check them out if you haven't already!
Here's a few photos..... Enjoy and God Bless!

Valentine's Day

2009-03-16T21:14:00.001-06:00

Hey everybody!! I have been wanting to share something with you guys for weeks now and I finally have it ready to share! I may not be in love myself, but I get so excited watching other people in love!!! Two of the neatest people I know have been in love for over a year now and decided to celebrate that love and make it official on Valentine's Day this year. I was soooo blessed to get to be part of their day and b/c I don't believe 1 person can cover an event like this one and make it memorable... I got the help of my good and very talented friend Sarah Barlow. We are officially the dynamic duo! Ha
Check out some of my favs and highlights from the day! Blessings!

Slideshow

2009-03-04T13:36:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone! I just wanted to share with you a new slideshow I've done....more to come in the near future. Heather and Joey are the neatest couple and they asked me if I would do their engagement photos and cover their reception in August. I gladly accepted and tried to convince them they needed me to go to St. John's with them in July for their wedding but ... I guess three's a crowd on a honeymoon.
I live 5 min from downtown Franklin and it's got the neatest character, so we headed down there and hung out one afternoon. We had a blast...check it out!
P.S. Many thanks to my sweet friend Francesca Battistelli for letting me use her awesome song "Someday Soon"... check out more of Franny's music by clicking on her name AND GO VOTE FOR FRANNY for new artist of the year at
http://www.gospelmusicchannel.com/dovesvoting

AAAHHHH.... :)

2009-02-12T19:13:00.000-07:00

Well...I've had a break and I feel refreshed! Every now and then I have to step back from the business of photography a little and get refreshed, refocused, and rested.
I felt like Jan. was supposed to be one of those months so...I did just that and now I am ready to start getting back in. I have a couple of fun shoots over the weekend so check back in the next few days/week and check out the new stuff but for today...well, I was "filing older files" and came across a shoot that I just felt like sharing. I had the opportunity to meet Kate and Delaney this past fall and hang out at the park with them and their mom's (who are sisters). It was a beautiful day and the girls were so fun to watch! They are cousins and good friends. I am usually a photographer who favors color more than B&W but when editing their photos, I found myself going crazy with the B&W!! Enjoy and come back to visit soon! :)

Now, I could never get away with sitting like this at the park or any other public place for that matter but you gotta admit...Kate is pretty darn cute...fat rolls on her legs, her little bloomers peeking out...it's just cute when you're 3!

New Year - Expect MORE!

2009-01-15T22:01:00.000-07:00

Greetings ALL!!! I hope this finds you well and off to a great New Year! I am expecting big things this year! I have no idea yet what that means or what it will look like but I am asking God and believing for more this year... not more so I can have more. I don't think that is why God blesses us with more...I think it is to give more. I am sensing a new journey for me... a journey that will teach me to better value all that I have been given and learn how to better give to others. My Pastor's wife, and friend Joan Evrist, has been a woman to learn from in the past year. They say everyone has their "cross to bear" or some cooky saying like that...well, I guess if it were true Joan's battle would have been with her weight. This woman had tried plan after plan and succeeded temporarily at times but never been deeply changed... until she gave it all up and asked God for His plan. Well He gave her the plan that was right for her and Man oh Man, did it work! Now, as you can see... Joan looks great! I mean, she is really beautiful just by looking at her but what God has done on the inside is even greater. She has been delivered into a new way of thinking and she has gained substantial wisdom and gives great encourgement to those around her. I am privileged to have her and her husband (who I now call "Papa Dale") pouring out their lives to help those around them and bless God. I was also privileged to photograph her a few weeks ago.... (drum roll please)................ (thanks for stopping by!)

Dickens Christmas

2008-12-14T16:01:00.001-07:00

Why wait until New Years to start something new!?! No reason I can think of! I decided that 95% of the time I am photographing it is work. I mean, I have fun and love what I do, but I rarely photograph anything just for fun, where there is no pressure so... yesterday I did!
We have the coolest thing every Christmas in downtown Franklin.. just minutes from my house.. It's called Dicken's Christmas and there are people dressed up everywhere as Dicken's characters... so neat! People are playing Christmas music, eating kettle corn (Love it!), carriage rides... it's just cool so I took a few photos and thought I would share them with you! Hope you are enjoying the Christmas season and all God's blessing! He really is the reason for this season. Thanks for stopping by!

Holiday kids

2008-11-30T15:44:00.000-07:00

Well, this is my most favorite time of year...it's my busiest, as I am sure it is for most, but definetly my favorite. I got to be at home for Thanksgiving and do a couple of photo shoots in between indulgence of turkey and pumpkin pie... loved it all! Now, I shouldn't have favorites but I am slightly parital to my niece (who is only 6 but going on 21) and my nephew (who makes me laugh often with his 3 year old verbage). Maggie has had my camera in her face since she was 15 min old and Sam almost as much. It's kinda sad when they ask "Auntie A, did you bring your camera home?"....when my response is "no", they respond with cheers and clapping and dancing..... whatever, they really like it.
Well, with bribes of "Auntie A's special chocolate"... aka "Hershey's kisses"... I got some great smiles and good cooperation. Maggie asked me afterwards if she would be my "role model" on the computer, to which I said "Yes, you will be a model on my blog" and as for Sam... well, we are sending a photo of him to a talent agent... we are sure he looks like (and sometimes acts like) a cross between Dennis the Menance and Kevin from the movie Home Alone.
I couldn't love them anymore if I tried.

Eyelash envy

2008-11-21T16:18:00.000-07:00

If you have never been to Gentry's Farm in Franklin... you are missing a treat! I know people that go there every fall to pick out pumpkins and enjoy the beautiful fall surroundings and they love it! I finally checked it out for myself...a friend of mine is related to the Gentry's and so we headed out there to photograph her son Brady. Apart from his cool brown high-top vans, Brady has the most beautiful long eyelashes... probably the longest I have ever seen on a kid. Here are a few shots from his session!

Oh the weather outside is frightful and the ...yeah

2008-11-19T23:16:00.000-07:00

So it is late! My eyes are burning! Why am I up then you ask? B/C I really love what I do! I have been blessed with many photo sessions lately and loving every min of it.
A dear friend and old roommate called me a few days ago informing me that she had moved just down the road from me and she had 3 beautiful girls who needed their photograph taken. Well today was the day and we had hoped to get outside for a few min but no, it was just too cold! So, we stayed in and stayed bundled and had fun. They just don't get much cuter than this....

Thanks for stopping by! :)

Mom is sooo right!

2008-11-12T16:30:00.000-07:00

So, can I just say that being a photographer I get to be around some really REALLY cute kids, and some really beautiful/handsome people... it's like constant eye candy.
I have this one friend of mine, Mick, who has been a good friend for many years. My mom has ALWAYS said "Oh, Mick is soooo cute... Mick is sooo handsome, blah blah blah". Well, I did some photos for Mick and I don't know if I just haven't been paying attention or what but I can say this... MY MOM IS SOOO RIGHT! Mick is "a hottie"....I rarely like to admit when Mom is right but when I confessed and showed her the photos, in her ever so humble way she said "Told YA"!

2008-11-03T21:52:00.000-07:00

I've had the privilege of shooting some cute kiddies lately and we've been out enjoying the beautiful weather! This past week I was with the cutest little guy, Mr. Zion Kain. He's got a cool name, killer hair and THE cutest chin I think I have ever seen! Hold on to your hearts ladies!!!

Sweetness and smiles

2008-09-12T13:22:00.000-06:00

Well, I am always thankful when I have a good session with a baby... you never really know what kind of mood you are going to get, but yesterday Mr. Preston Webb was in a great mood and it showed in our session! Check him out!

Lots of Lovesies

2008-09-12T11:18:00.000-06:00

Brace yourselves...You may be getting ready to see one of the cutest things you have every seen! I get to photograph a lot of cute babies/kids often, but I have become very fond of one in particular over the past 7 months. Her name is Georgia Love (aka..."Lovesies") and her only fault is that her daddy is a Georgia Bulldogs Fan. We (her auntie K and I) tagged teamed her for her 6 mo photo shoot and it was non-stop laughs and fun. Here are a few of my favs.... Enjoy!

THE ONLY TIME in life when fat rolls and cellulite are cute!

Her "best friend"....the pointer finger...almost nap time when this happens!

Young Beauty

2008-08-23T14:19:00.000-06:00

I recently had the privilege of photographing two very beautiful girls who model professionally. I swore they couldn't be a day under 20 and my jaw hit the ground when they told me they were 14 and 15! I was fighting off envy for about 2 min when I just conceded that their metabolism still runs about 1,285 while mine has quickly declined to 47...such is life. HA Apart from being stunningly beautiful, they had the sweetest hearts. Check them out and thanks for stopping by!

Test shooting

2008-08-07T20:38:00.000-06:00

Well Hello again all! Are you figuring out what I never thought I would have to admit....I am not a great blogger. I have been nailed with work the past 3-4 weeks and have tons of things to post and can't decide where to start. I'm going to share some of my most recent favs with you. My sweet friend Kristy Belcher and I had the privilege of doing some test shooting (all for fun) last week, which we almost never get to do. We had 3 friends come into a studio, one of which was Kristy's beautiful friend Kelly (seen below) and 2 other friends came to do hair and make-up (amazing)... here's just a tiny sample of what we got!

my extremely talented friend Eli McFadden retouched the above photo... he is a great photographer as well but also has the most intriguing and beautiful artwork I think I may have ever seen...check it out on his site.

While having coffee with friends the other day, my also very talented friend Stoney Noell retouched this photo for me! Am I blessed with tons of talented friends or what?

My good friend Daniel Kirkley agreed to model for us (can't you just see why I asked him? Hello?!) Aside from his good looks though, his voice is AMAZING!! You just have to go to his page and check it out!!! Brace yourself...your ears are about to have a serious party!

Good times in Chicago!!!!

2008-07-07T15:53:00.001-06:00

Well, it's good to be home! I just had some incredible days in Chicago! I had the privilege of shooting a wedding for another photographer with my good friend Sarah Barlow! Her gifting of photography just blows me away and she is so pure of heart and kind...you just gotta love her! :)
We went almost non-stop with fun and a tiny bit of work for the past 4 days but I wouldn't have changed a thing! I think I saw every suburb of Chicago there is and met some of the most wonderful people...(including the Barlow family which I apparently met only half of and there were over 40 of them...THAT'S RIGHT, I said only half)! Here is a shot of Sarah and I and a little slideshow Sarah hooked me up with before I left today...pretty cool and fun! Look for a few more pictures to follow from the wedding we shot...once I can get myself together from traveling! HA
Thanks for checking in! ENJOY!

Cute little people

2008-07-03T15:46:00.001-06:00

My two favorite little people in the whole world are my niece Maggie and my nephew Sam. They both were introduced to the flash of my camera about 10 min after they were born and see it almost every time they see me now. We still have to work on the NON-CHEESY smiles and for Samuel, looking everywhere but into the camera is what he does best. I have always thought that "Auntie A" never over did it with shooting photos when I saw them but I am second guessing myself after a recent visit where I forgot my camera and Maggie began dancing and cheering "WOO-HOO!" Well... she didn't get off so easy when we took a little family vacation to the lake last week. I pulled out my bribes and got a few fun photos I thought I would share. Enjoy!

Seeing in a new light

2008-06-03T12:56:00.001-06:00

Have you ever met one of those people who is just beautiful but just doesn't know it? Well, that is my friend Claire. I've had the privilege of having her stay with me over the past several days (she lives in MI) and it has been sooo fun. Neither of us have had enough sleep but sometimes that's just not a priority when you have lots of catching up to do. When talking with Claire I realized that so many times we don't see ourselves as others see us. Claire is successful, beautiful, so smart and always a ton of fun, but I think she doesn't see herself this way so I wanted to help her see herself in a new light! I am not a make-up artist but being a girl and watching make=up artist "create the face" for my shoots, I gave it a go on Claire, grabbed my camera and went to work.
Needless to say, with Claire, it was a success. And she saw it....I think you will too. :)

Hard Times

2008-05-22T09:29:00.001-06:00

Hello all! I have been out of the loop with keeping up with blogging!!! I have been (probably) too busy lately and not enjoying the simple pleasures of keeping up with people and what is going on with them! Now that I am ready to blog and post some new photos, my computer crashes! Yep, "Bernice" my Macbook (yeah, I named a computer - laugh, it's a fun name)... well, "Bernice" just up and pooped out on me yesterday so I took her to the Dr. (the Apple Store). She is so bad that I am now having to take her to my friend Sampson (who I am convinced can fix any computer/media problem) to retrieve info from the hard drive... pray that she will survive! So, what better to do since Bernice is sick but go out and shoot some more and enjoy the beautiful weather. Check in later for more new things to come!
Hope you all are well and loving life!

Amy

The Phatom Menace

2008-04-18T22:14:00.000-06:00

Hello again! Well I think this blogging requires more time than I had thought, but I'm here and loving it!

I had the privilege of assisting and shooting some with my mentor/friend Michael Gomez this week. He had the job of photographing The Phatom Menace, World Champion TN Walking Horse. I thoroughly enjoyed it for many reasons.....the weather was PERFECT, it was a new experience photographing a beautiful animal, and I grew up around a barn and horses and miss it terribly so, I got my fix this week!

Here are a few photos I got from the day......

First time for everything

2008-04-12T12:11:00.000-06:00

Well, I have finally done it. I have branched into the world of blogging. Several photographers I happen to love do this and I love to follow what's new with them through their blog. My friend Sarah Barlow has a blog which I was just checking out (you should too!) and....she inspired me. (thanks for the easy access link at the top Sarah! I need all the help I can get!)

Once I get the flow of how this all works, I will be back with updates and photos! Until then....

Happy weekend to all of you!

Amy