Amy's Photography - 260-525-8285

Almost a Rose Garden Rainout

Hi Friends!  As you know I had a few photo sessions at The Rose Garden in Fort Wayne Friday. On the way there I was talking with my friend Mandy (it was on my headset, I'm not one to hold the phone while driving). I told her that the sky was grey but no rain.  HA! I spoke too soon.  In my never ending quest to be organized I made a pitstop at Office Depot to get some office supplies. When I walked out my exact words were, "You have got to be KIDDING me." It was raining hard!  I prayed all the way to lakeside park. When I got there it was down to sprinkles...thank-you God! =) 

My first couple, Lindsey and Matt had their photo session without the threat of rain. However there was a wedding rehearsal going on so we didn't get to utilize the main part of the park for their photos. But I did get some beautiful shots of the two of them.  They are such a sweet, young couple.  I am so happy to have met them and am looking forward to their wedding on August 16th. 

My second couple, Dan and Amanda, met me at 6:00. I took one photo of them before making a mad-dash for the car.  It was raining AGAIN! Poor Amanda, wasn't exactly wearing running shoes! Neither was I, but then I never do.  We waited for about 10 minutes and then were able to get some really beautiful shots of them.  They are really photogenic and I really enjoyed them.  They are getting married August 2nd.  This photo of them really sums up the evening.

Couple number three, Jeff and Janna, met me at 7:00. This was my first time meeting them. We have talked on the phone but hadn't met in person.  I loved visiting with them in my car while we waited about 30 minutes for the rain to quit.   They are truly soul-mates and have a wonderful story which I will share with you in their Meet The Newlyweds section after their wedding on July 19th.  It was nice to have that chat time with them. One thing that I love about my job is that I meet the most wonderful people and truly get to know their special stories.  There are some AMAZING people in this world and I am so blessed to be able to work with many of them and share in the most special time of their life together.  Photography is something that started as a childhood hobby for me and has been such a rewarding career for me. I am grateful.

I will have a few of each of the three engagement sessions ready for you soon! Check back in the engagement area!

Much love to you all..........

Amy

Getting ready for a busy Friday

Good Morning Friends. I'm gearing up for a busy Friday tomorrow.  I have 4 couples who I am photographing at Lakeside Park in Fort Wayne. It's all for their engagement pictures.   One of the couples had a really exciting weekend last weekend.  Jeff, the groom-to-be, was a guest speaker at the Larry King Cardiac Foundation Galla in Washington DC.  Can you imagine being a guest speaker in the presence of Larry King and Seal!?  Jeff is going to email me a picture of he and Larry together. I'll be sure to share that with you. www.lkcf.org   

Meantime, I am working on some Senior Pictures that I shot Tuesday night.  I have one of my favorites right here. I tried some new techniques in getting the low angle shots that are really in style right now.  It created some fun images.  I'll get them posted in the Senior section later this morning. Look for Travis' album.

Have a blessed Thursday. 

Amy

First Comes Love, then comes engagement!

Happy Saturday! John and Janelle were here for their engagement pictures this morning. It turned out to be  a really pretty morning for photos. 'Perfect blue sky with a few clouds and really green (and soggy) grass.  Both John and Janelle and even Janelle's sister have been in weddings that I have photographed in the past. It's fun seeing groups of friends get married over the years.  They are getting married on July 12th and I am really looking forward to celebrating their day with them, and I am honored that they chose me to photograph their wedding!  Thanks so much you two!!!  A few of my favorites from our session today are posted on the left for you.

This week I have one senior coming (class of 2008) for his photos and then on Friday I have a full day of photos at Lakeside Park in Fort Wayne.  Four of my upcoming wedding couples are meeting me there for their engagement photos.  It's a beautiful place for any type of photo but especially engagement and weddings. If you want to see the park scroll down on the left side of this site and look at Kaylyn's 13 year photo shoot. Then on the right scroll down to Josh and Melissa's wedding from August of last year. We did several of their wedding photos and all of their engagement shots there.  It's an amazing place!

Have a blessed Sunday tomorrow.

Amy

Logan's 1 year photo shoot

Hello blog friends.  I have a few new pictures to share with you. Logan came on Tuesday evening for her 1 year photo shoot.  She is so sweet!  I've posted a few of my favorites from her session on the left with all of the other children.    Last week I posted 2 new albums but didn't have a chance to blog while I was getting them online.  Check out Kraig and Emily's engagement session on the left and also Ethan's Sr. pictures.  I'll keep posting as I shoot.  I'm looking forward to a busy Sr. picture season ahead along with my busy wedding season.  It isn't too early to schedule your 2009 Sr. pictures.  I run a great special during June and July!  More on that to come. Feel free to email at mrss@adamswells.com or call me at 260-525-8285 if you just can't wait to know what that is. =)

Have a blessed day.

Amy

Ashley and Mitch are Mr. and Mrs.

A BIG thanks to the McAdoo and Peterson familes for allowing me to photograph Ashley and Mitch's wedding on Saturday.  It couldn't have been a more perfect wedding and reception.  In this business I meet some wonderful, warm people. The families and friends of the bride and groom on Saturday were definitely that!  They had a really fun wedding party - just a great group of people.  Fun, kind and very easy to photograph.  THANKS to all of you!!!! After the wedding I went to Starbucks and started going through the pictures right away.  At weddings people often say, "I can't wait to see the pictures." The truth is, I get so excited about seeing them too (not just on the 3 inch display on my camera).  I have put a few of my favorites from the day in Mitch and Ashley's album on the right side.   This will give you a sneak peak of the real album to come.  ENJOY!

Have a blessed week everyone.

Mucho love,

Amy

Ashley and Mitch are tying the knot!

Hello friends. I am so pumped about my wedding this Saturday, April 12th. Ashley and Mitch are getting married in Zanesville and I couldn't be happier about this couple starting off wedding season for me. Wedding season is generally April-December here in Indiana. During the off season I have plenty of other things to keep me busy, but if you have ever read one of my posts you know that I LOVE weddings.  Be sure to check back for some of my favorites from their wedding early next week.  Ashley and Mitch, I am looking forward to celebrating with you!!!  Thanks so much for entrusting me with your wedding photos.

I am typing this from South Haven, MI.  We are here until tomorrow having a last harrah as a family before wedding season.  We celebrated Cooper's 2nd birthday here. YES, my baby boy is turning 2 this month and we decided to celebrate it here since we were also in South Haven for Izzy's 4th last Fall.  Cooper is hilarious. Today he saw a man walking his very large dog along the pier and said, "moo-cow walking." The dog must have looked abnormally large to Coop.  Here is a picture of him with his cake and also one of Toby, Izzy and Cooper (in the stroller) walking to the lighthouse.    We have had a great time this weekend.   

Have a blessed week everyone.  I'm so glad that it's SPRING!

Much Love,

Amy

The Real Wedding Crashers

Happy Wednesday.  Okay I know that I mentioned in a post awhile ago that I love to watch wedding shows such as Whose Wedding is it Anyway, Rich Bride Poor Bride etc.  Well there is a new wedding show that has had me laughing so hard.  It is called The Real Wedding Crashers.  Maybe it's my warped sense of humor but this show is hysterical.  If you have a dry sense of humor like mine you've got to check it out. It's on the Style network.  Go to www.mystyle.com and you'll see a link for all of the shows.  Go to The Real Wedding Crashers.

Just FYI: I am a practical joker, however I have never played a practical joke on any of my clients...that would cross a huge line of professionalism and trust for me.  But I think it would be funny to be at a planned-crash.   Be sure to check our local listings for the show. It is so funny!

On another note: Thanks for the calls and emails on my birthday on Monday. I was surprised how many people took time to do that. THANKS! It was a fun day... I shopped til I dropped.

Have a blessed Wednesday.

Amy

A-thru-Zeke!

Happy Weekend Friends!  I feel like I have a lot to cover on this post.  So here we go.

A- is for Aubri.  I added some more images to her album on the left. Some are a surprise for her daddy.

B- is for Bride to Be. I've had several  calls today from Brides to Be. Thanks so much. I am looking forward to talking with you further.  I'm sure it's no secret to you that I love weddings!

C - is for the Chocolate that Aubri's mom, Jamie, brought to me yesterday. Mmm... Mmmm.. Thanks SO much! You are so kind.

D- is for open Date.  I have had a lot of calls for October 18th and have turned them down. Now as it turns out my bride and groom for that day have changed their wedding date (the best man couldn't make it on Oct. 18) and now I have the date open again. If you were one of those people who called me regarding October 18th and you still need a photographer, call me. =)  Meantime, I was able to accomodate the bride and grooms new date and I am so thankful!

Alright I'm going to skip a few letters here.

S- is for Senior!  I have had calls this week for the class of 2009 wanting to know if it's too early to book.  I've also had calls for the class of 2008 wondering if it is too late to book. The answer is...it's never too early or too late to get your Senior pictures booked.  This is actually a good time to schedule either.

T - is for Toby. My sweet husband of 7+ years. 

U.V.W.X.Y and

Z - is for Zeke. He is the cutest little 2 month old who came yesterday for a photo shoot. He is ADORABLE and I can't wait until you see his pictures. You're going to think I have an obsession with his feet when you see them.  But, he's just so CUTE!  Thanks Wendy for bringing your sweet boy.  I can't wait until you can see all of the shots!  I will get a few of my favorites posted here before the weekend is over.

Have a blessed week.

Much love to you all.

Amy

Senior pictures in the snow!

This morning Hali came for her Senior pictures.   I loved this Sr!  She is a girl after my own heart because she loves SHOES!  She had 4 outfits and 4 really cool pair of shoes.  FUN!  It made me want to go shoe shopping......=)  Okay, about the photos. Hali is a really photogenic and sweet young lady who made my morning SO easy. I'm downloading the photos from my camera to the compuer while I'm typing this.   

We got a ton of snow this morning so the last few pics we did of Hali were in the snow.  Look for her album on the left side of the site in the Sr. Picture section.

Have a GREAT weekend.  Don't forget to set your clocks ahead!

Amy

In like a Lion...

They say that March is in like a lion and out like a lamb. OH, I hope so.  My b-day is the 24th and typically on my birthday it is a beautiful Spring day.  I hope it holds true this year too.  I love to photograph outside.  In my opinion photos look much less dated when they are taken in nature rather than indoor backdrops.  For example my personal Sr. pictures........ the photos with my BIG 80's hair look less dated on the outside pictures rather than the inside shots.  While you can still look at the photos and say, "Nineteen 80-something" it just seems less obvious when you aren't looking at dated props and the backgrounds.

Okay, 'done venting and onto more important things. Like, my pictures of sweet little Aubri yesterday. She came for her 3-year photo shoot and was so cute.  I hope you like her pictures on the left side with all of the other kiddos.  The ones that I love most are her with her hands on her face lying on the ground and the ones where her mom was making her giggle.  SO CUTE.  Thanks so much Jamie for bringing Aubri over.  I'll let you know when the rest of her images are ready.  Meantime here are a few of my favorites.

Have  a blessed week.

Amy