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I'm so happy that you are here! I am a portrait photographer from Newton, Iowa. My life is so rich because of my clients, their stories and how much I adore them. I'd like to use this blog to share them with you!

So come, take a look at what happens in my eyes and their lives in 1/125th of a second.

I’m so proud!

November 13, 2008 – 11:41 pm

Last night I was working away and listening to the KCCI 10:00 news.    I knew that a couple of my senior girls were playing in the Iowa state volleyball playoffs.  My ears perked up when they were talking about Johnston and their win.  I could see the blond braids of my senior Kari then they mention her name.  I smiled.  The next game they were talking about the Ankeny team and then started talking about my senior Elizabeth.  I smiled again.  How could I have two girls names mentioned in one segment?  Think of how many girls played at the tournament.  I was just so excited for both of them.  Two very nice girls, two very smart girls and two excellent volleyball players!

 Way to go Kari and Elizabeth.  I hope you meet each other in the finals but I’ll  plug my ears so I don’t know who wins. 

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He sleeps…..

November 13, 2008 – 1:48 am

Meet Mr M.   He has sweet full lips like his mommy, great hair with the making of a cowlick in the middle of his forehead like his daddy,  cute little muscles, sweet little nursing blister on his upper lip and the ability to stay awake for far longer than he ever had!   Mom and Dad made great efforts to see me, closing their practice for a day and driving from Iowa City.  Thanks guys, I enjoyed all the time we got to chat and you answering all my questions!  (Love being around drs!!).

The final results -  a perfect sleeping cozy baby.  He was worth it!

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All I want for Christmas….

November 12, 2008 – 6:32 pm

All I want is time, really.    I’m sure Little Miss Jerrica below would like her teeth although I think she looks pretty darn cute without them.

If you have people asking you what you want for Christmas, I have two ideas.

For the client I have photographed - Did you order but didn’t get everything you wanted?   Give the gift giver my phone # or website and have them contact me.  Tell them the picture number and size and I’ll make your Christmas day!  I’ll even put a surpise or two in the box!

I also have gift certificates for any dollar amounts, session fees etc. 

That sounds way more ’salesy’ than I ever am but I’m trying to come up with gift ideas for people to give me and I know how hard that is.  :  )

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She melted me!

November 12, 2008 – 1:34 am

I’ve been photographing Miss C since she was born.    She and her family came from Iowa City for their shoot on a Sunday earlier this fall.  She got right out of the van and told me her forehead hurt.     We all didn’t think anything of it and went to our shoot location.  We decided to go to a new place and inbetween she lost it in the van.  Poor parents, siblings, poor Miss C.  She really didn’t feel well.    I needed to be in Iowa City for a football game a week later so we decided to try again.  Miss C got right out of the van this time, ran to me and said ‘Amy I’m all better’.   The tone of her voice, the look on her face, the happiness is her step just melted me.    I adore her.

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Miss Israel (stinker)

November 10, 2008 – 11:46 pm

We tried so hard but Miss Israel didn’t want a whole lot of me today.   The worst part for her, she will get to do it again.  The best part for me, I’ll get to do it again!  Sorry Israel, you are stuck with me!

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  1. rachel lane posted the following on November 11, 2008 at 5:01 pm.

    For anyone who hasnt had the pleasure of having amy for an hour or two or three, let me tell you the pure joy she brings! When she gets her camera in hand magic happens, a story begins that can have numerous endings, depending on whos looking. Tears well, laughter fills a room, thoughts from the past or hopes of the future. All from the click of a button, or maybe the gift God gave her to share with us! If you are reading this and seeing all of Amys beautiful pictures you have shared in just a tiny part of a journey that she takes you on. Only after you see your children, or your loved ones through the eyes of Amy do you know the secret of what makes her one of a kind. Believe me I have had the pleasure of having Amy in my life for almost 5 years, and I am forever changed because of what she has given my family! Thank you Amy, luv ya!

  2. admin posted the following on November 12, 2008 at 12:18 am.

    I paid Rachel to say that : ) Love ya girlie!

  3. Diane Earp posted the following on November 13, 2008 at 9:07 am.

    From the first moment you watch Amy in action with her clients, you’ll know you are in the presence of someone who loves her work. And when you see the first glimpse of your loved one(s)in her photos, you’ll know you have met an artist.
    If you have not had the privilege of being a client of Amy’s, you need to put it on your calendar of “things-to-do” in 2009. Your heart will be touched and your soul will be moved with the capture of your loved one(s)through the eye of this photo-artist.
    Amy- you did it again…just look at that face of Israel.—Priceless

    thank you Amy for the memories.

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