so yeah, in case i haven't dropped enough hints from time to time, i do run a little photography business on the side which takes up lots of those precious p-ray naptime & post-bedtime hours... but it's totally worth it. i love what i do. it kinda provides this weird high since i still get nervous butterflies before every session {seriously, i do... WHEN will that go away??} but then once the session starts it's like the camera takes over. i get to become this person on the other side of the lens who is in control & knows what she's talking about. and even when i don't, i've learned to fake it & somehow, miraculously, things have worked out so far.
i can see that i've come a long way in my photography & yet there is so much further i want to go. there are so many amazing photographers that i look up to & if i spend too much time on their blogs i start to get all pouty about not being there yet. but there's this quote i saw on pinterest once that said something like "the only photographer you should ever compare yourself to is the one you used to be." and that is so true. i've seen my stuff evolve quite a bit over time & it's exciting. i know that if i keep practicing & searching for inspiration to bring into my own images & working on my editing technique & workflow that i can go as far as i want. it will just take lots & lots of work.
so anywho, here are a few of my favorite images from some of my sessions the last few months. just thought i'd share what i've been up to. and in case you're interested? here are some more deets about my biz:
check 'em out.
i love what i do.
Holy cow, your pics are amazing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, Amy!
ReplyDeleteSo fun! Yes, I've found myself wondering sometimes what the heck you do when you stay up so late and I have to remind myself, "Duh, Lindsey. She runs a freakin' business!" :)
ReplyDeletei love your gorgeous photos! and as i've cruised your blog over the past year, you have inspired me so much. thank you for that quote because i get so pouty, frustrated and defeated thinking i can make a little side business out of something i love to do after looking at other peoples work. i just think, there is no way i will ever get to that point. ever. unless i had a gazillion dollars to "teach" me how to do it. your pics are amazing and it help my motivation going in the right direction...especially after that quote. thank you :)
ReplyDeleteyou are so talented and take the most beautiful pictures! loved that you shared them!! you are a rock star my friend!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely work.
ReplyDeletewow! amazing pictures!! i hope to be this good some day! :)
ReplyDeleteI hear ya with the biznass! :) I also have found that when i look back at my work I see my great improvement, but I also see I wasn't as bad as I was afraid I was.
ReplyDeletegreat pictures! :)
Amen!!
ReplyDeleteGirl, I'm glad you love what you do! You are seriously great at what you do too! You are so talented! I can't pick a favorite out of these; they are just all so beautiful! I love that photography quote you found on PInterest; definitely words to live by!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. This is so my life too. Only I get to add in 40+ hours a week working into editing, sessions, and time with Hubs/toddler. It's so worth it though which is why I (and you ) do it. You photos are beautiful!
ReplyDeletebeautiful~!~
ReplyDeleteI haven't commented in awhile, but I've been keeping up with you :) Mainly b/c we're usually doing the same sort of thing...around the same sort of timeline, lol...except for your latest pregnancy, still not ready for #2, lol. I have my latest maternity shoot on my blog and the Color Run, which I think you'll find...well colorful :) I've got mad <3 for a goodlifeblog :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented!!!! I absolutely LOVE these - will you come to CT and take ours?
ReplyDeleteLovely photos! I wonder if you would share what equipment you use? Or maybe you already have on your site. I'll snoop around a little. :-)
ReplyDeleteLove them! Great lighting and color in these! They look fab :)
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! You are so talented!
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful style! I really love all of these. You're super talented. How do you find the time to do the actual shooting? Do you have childcare in the evenings a lot or is your hubby home?
ReplyDeleteoh no, that little baby is NOT holding on to the brim of his hat! (quiet down, ovaries!)
ReplyDeleteyou capture life's sweet moments. lovely.
These are awesome. Great work Amy!!
ReplyDeleteHi, just popping in from Paper Heart Camera. I love your work. It's simply gorgeous!!! Thank you for sharing it. I look forward to seeing more of your posts ;)
ReplyDeleteI love your pictures! I sure wish you were close so I could have you take pictures of my little man. I've been following your blog for well over a year and it's amazing how your pictures have improved in such a short amount of time. Any photo tutorials coming in the future??
ReplyDeleteYou use lights well. Gorgeous pictures!
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