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Alicia + Dorian = Engaged!

Oh man! Did I have an amazing time with the gorgeous Alicia and Dorian! We got together recently for an engagement shoot lovefest and they really brought it. Alicia and I hit it off with a bang from our initial emails and phone conversations. I love that! Alicia and Dorian are such an easy going, graceful and unpretentious pair. Their wedding is really going to be such an intimate and stylish celebration. I am looking forward to photographing it and am honored to be capturing their big day in September. Really hard to pick for the blog here. I am just closing my eyes and choosing....... Enjoy!

So, Dorian is a really creative and talented videographer. He had some amazing input and ideas for shots and I loved his thinking. But, that also means he is used to being on the other side of the lens. Alicia and I had all kinds of fun getting him to warm up for the camera. And he really did......

I just happened to love these shoes Alicia had on. And they were a gift from her mom.....

Alicia will be such an amazing bride. My job will be easy.....

change in plans....

causes me to torture the dawg. These rainy weekends are bringing about quite a few photo session switcheroos. The session on the books for this morning was moved to tomorrow. In the meantime, the change in plans had me just wandering around trying to decide what to with the day. I will edit a few sessions sure, direct Marty while he hangs some pictures, play with the boys and maybe organize a closet or 2. But, I just spent part of the morning enjoying my favorite past time. Aggravating Lulu. Lulu has lots of places around the house she loves to curl up in. Recently, we have been finding her staking claim to the boy's bottom bunk. It's Garrett's bed. He loves to find her in it. At 10 years old, it's perfect for her. The mattress of the bed actually rests on the floor so she won't throw her 10 year old Basset Hound back out jumping on or off of it. Here is what I found during my morning wandering.....

Awww, all asleep and cozy listening to the heavenly sound of the rain on the roof......

I don't have to explain this look do I? She has spotted me and knows I am there to annoy her.

But, she is used to it and just goes back to sleep. Those scars on her nose are from a vicious dog fight she was in. Did you see it? It was on that FOX show...."When Bassets Attack." Not really, it was from her putting her nose where it doesn't belong. She was bitten by a spider. It was horrible. She is sensitive about it now. It ended her modeling career.

I like to position her ears just so.....

Sometimes I try out different arrangements. Lulu is very happy the scrunchie is no longer in vogue. I used to pull her ears back in a scrunchie. She looks cute in a bandana too.....

Ok, I'm leaving now. But not before I adjust her ears to my liking one last time....

Happy Saturday everyone! Hope you are enjoying a lazy rainy day. Stay dry, take a nap or enjoy a book! xoxo, Amy

The Incredible Beck Family

Aaahhh, the Beck family! What to say about these 3 that their photos can't already tell you??? We met up on the most lovely spring morning for our session together. They showed up ready to have fun and up for anything. So, pretty much how they show up every day in their lives. There was all kinds of connecting and trust going on in our session. I came away renewed and refreshed just by hanging out with them. Thank you Wendy, Mike and Devin for spending your morning with me. Hope you love your portraits as much as I do. Here are a few for now...the rest will be ready soon......

Devin has to be the coolest almost 6 year old I know. And really handsome too. And full of personality. And very expressive......

I don't think I've ever mentioned it here, but I had been on brick wall hiatus. I decided to bring the brick wall out of retirement because the Becks looked so darned great in front of it......

Wendy's name for Mike is "tasty". This is what I got when I called Mike "tasty"......

Wendy is just as gorgeous in person as she is in her photos. On the inside too. I wanna be like Wendy when I grow up. She teared up when I was photographing Devin. You get extra bonus points from me if you are so caught up in the moment you tear up during our session. 

I love photographing Devin. He loves the inside of my lens.....

Then he and I hung out and talked Legos for a while. And it was a pretty serious discussion......

They still got it.....

Mi Famiglia

Because a full weekend of rain caused photo session rescheduling, there is an interruption in the normal client session updates. Here are a few of my own family snapshots for ya......

The killer springtime weekend Atlanta had a week ago of course found us Hunsingers dying to get outside and about town. And, of course I had my camera with me and I am tickled at how we came away with our own family photo session of the day. We hit some of our favorite places. Started out by grabbing sandwiches and picnic goodies at Belly General Store, then hit our favorite park (The Cunard Memorial Park), and after the park, headed over to get ice cream at Jake's at The Irwin Street Market. 

Picking out goodies at Belly....

Then to the park....

This shot below makes me all kinds of happy. Self family portrait with camera held out in front by me thanks to the 16-35mm 2.8 lens.

And after park time, some ice cream. I had red velvet cake. Looove Jake's!

Garrett enjoying his iced animal cracker flavah....

Both boys love my camera. Garrett took these next 2. He is currently in his extreme close up phase...

Thank you Jack for the photograph below.....

And thanks to Marty for catching these of me torturing Garrett with kisses......

Cool Quote.....

Happy Sunday! Hope all is well and right with you today. Our inspirational minister this morning during church used a quote that made me sit up and smile. Now, I ain't trying to teach, preach or anything else here. I simply dig when words speak to me and kind of propel me forward a bit. I love quotes and how the right ones seem to pop out at me at the right time in life. Coming upon one is always a great way to reflect on thoughts or feelings in a way that maybe I couldn't say myself. This quote is from Helen Keller......"Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired and success achieved." 

These words caused me to breathe in deeply today. Now, seriously, there isn't any trial and suffering going on over here at the moment. Been there, sure. Will be there again, we all will. But just for today the trial and suffering part speaks to me in a way of living out loud. Not staying safe or in "ease and quiet". Like being messy and making mistakes. Becoming active toward a crazy goal or dream that has felt too scary to mention. Really listening to small inner voice ideas that feel perfect but may not be the way the neighbors or others would go about doing something. And doing it anyway, just because it is right for me or me and my family. These kinds of realizations are so cool because they make me less judging or critical of how others are going about their own lives. Also, that when I do go for it and live authentically, people are really loving and accepting. I often am my own toughest critic.

Now, I also don't have any big ol' earth shattering or crazy news to tell ya to go along with such a dramatic post. I am on class 2 of The Artist's Way class this evening and am headed there in a bit. It is a 12 week course that is a journey in getting rid of blocks, listening to your authentic voice and on and on. It is a course that is perfect for me this springtime! I am noticing a theme running through my life lately of dusting off the cobwebs and listening to myself and getting out there and going for it. Whatever it may be. Messy mistakes and all. Here's to developing character!

The Paramesh Kiddos.....

I had such a great time with the Paramesh kids last week. Jena, Dhilan and little Rayna have such spirited and fun personalities and are 3 of the most stunning kids ever. I was given the grand tour inside and outside their home by the kids - while their parents and grandparents sat inside for a bit. They were planning the last minute details of a Spring Break trip the family is on this week. I love it when I get the kids to myself. We don't have to listen to things like smile and behave. We just get to play and do whatever we want. ;-) 

First up is the kiddos with their grandpa Beegee....

Miss Rayna loves her Bah-bee and I love how she holds on to him......

I don't remember being as poised and with it at 8 as Jenna is......

Dhilan is the comedian of the family.....

And it's nice to know that even at 8 they aren't too big for mama's lap.....

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Hung out the other day with the scrumptious Tatum, who is all of 18 months old. Now, as a mama 18 months was one of my favorite ages. They are just crack up funny and still yummy babies. For those of you without an 18 month old in the house, or who can't remember, they are very busy. Like, can not sit still for one second and don't try to pin me down or I will pitch a fit and then when you let me go I will giggle and run off. (I know there is a lot wrong with that last sentence, but I'm not changing it.) So, sessions at this stage take on a very photojournalistic look. I had fun playing outside with Tatum and her year and a half old self. Then, when I found out Tatum loves the bath tub, I was all over it. I knew she'd be trapped for a bit and unable to get away. Love these photographs! Enjoy.....

See what I mean. I could take a bite of that cheek.....

And below, one of my favorite things to watch at this age is how they slowly maneuver standing up from the sitting on the ground position. Very exaggerated and it's iffy whether they are going to make it all the way up or not. I find myself internally rooting for them every time. 

This shot below is a typical view of an 18 month old. Precious.....

And on to the bath. Laughing at mama in this shot.....

And I love this shot below so much I can't stand it.

Happy Monday folks! You have not gotten to the wrong blog. Family and kiddo posts will resume tomorrow. I recently met up with Dr. Clayton and his awesome staff over at Clayton Dental. They are located in Suwannee Georgia. While businesses are normally not what I photograph, this turned out to be a good match. Clayton Dental isn't at all a regular dentist office. From the first phone call, you feel comfortable and know you are in great hands. Everything from the warm and helpful staff, cozy decor, cool tunes playing throughout the office to Dr. C himself, lets you know you made the best choice in dental offices. (Side note, there is also no dentist office smell. Just sayin'.) Dr. Clayton has a new website under construction along with updated brochures in the works and wanted some non-stuffy, non-boring photographs to get the message across about his killer establishment. Once I made sure no one expected a blue backdrop and the hand under the chin pose, I headed to Suwannee. Just like any other shoot, I made myself right at home while photographing the office and the amazing folks in it. Except I didn't kick off my shoes. Something about OSHA. 

And.....I love to plug great finds! Marty and I are now Clayton Dental patients. We happened to be in the market for a new dentist, so perfect! I happen to be an Atlanta native and am used to driving all over to see the best of the best. I drive about 30 minutes to get my hair done, see my physicians and to have my eyebrows done. What I am saying is they are worth the drive. Give Marcy at the front desk a call and tell them I said hi! Here are a few photos for ya.......

Below......Dr. Clayton styling outside the office......

And I am sure Dr. Clayton is thankful everyday for these awesome gals. Marcy, Markie, Sharon, Amanda and Kim.......

And below is a bit of Clayton Dental soup for ya. I had a great time shooting outside the norm for me and love when businesses want to go with a fun and personal look. It can really set you apart in your look. Photography can really speak to potential clients in a powerful way. Peace! Amy

The one and only Beth Weitzman and I got together recently for some fun and updated head shots. Beth is the gorgeous, stylish, super busy editor in chief of Jezebel, Tuxedo Road and Atlanta Sports and Fitness Magazines. Not sure how she does it all, but she makes it look so easy. We had a great time hanging out and shooting in lots of different looks. Looove this red jacket!! With her stunning eyes and features, Beth looks amazing in any vivid color! 

And, I totally have to introduce you to Alyson Hoag. Make up artist extrodonaire! She is uber talented at what she does and known throughout Atlanta as the "eye brow guru". Q100's Jessica Dauler gave her that well deserved title. Besides being fun, easy going, hip and a pro....Aly has a wonderful real and touching philosophy about what she does. Her incredible team and studio give so much back to the community. Definitely go by the studio and pay them a visit and tell them I sent ya. Below is a fun shot of the cool Miss Aly in action.....

= lots of excitement.

I could just take a bite........

Hung out the other day with the scrumptious Tatum, who is all of 18 months old. Now, as a mama 18 months was one of my favorite ages. They are just crack up funny and still yummy babies. For those of you without an 18 month old in the house, or who can't remember, they are very busy. Like, can not sit still for one second and don't try to pin me down or I will pitch a fit and then when you let me go I will giggle and run off. (I know there is a lot wrong with that last sentence, but I'm not changing it.) So, sessions at this stage take on a very photojournalistic look. I had fun playing outside with Tatum and her year and a half old self. Then, when I found out Tatum loves the bath tub, I was all over it. I knew she'd be trapped for a bit and unable to get away. Love these photographs! Enjoy.....

See what I mean. I could take a bite of that cheek.....

And below, one of my favorite things to watch at this age is how they slowly maneuver standing up from the sitting on the ground position. Very exaggerated and it's iffy whether they are going to make it all the way up or not. I find myself internally rooting for them every time. 

This shot below is a typical view of an 18 month old. Precious.....

And on to the bath. Laughing at mama in this shot.....

And I love this shot below so much I can't stand it.

Dental Offices Are Cool. No Really.......

Happy Monday folks! You have not gotten to the wrong blog. Family and kiddo posts will resume tomorrow. I recently met up with Dr. Clayton and his awesome staff over at Clayton Dental. They are located in Suwannee Georgia. While businesses are normally not what I photograph, this turned out to be a good match. Clayton Dental isn't at all a regular dentist office. From the first phone call, you feel comfortable and know you are in great hands. Everything from the warm and helpful staff, cozy decor, cool tunes playing throughout the office to Dr. C himself, lets you know you made the best choice in dental offices. (Side note, there is also no dentist office smell. Just sayin'.) Dr. Clayton has a new website under construction along with updated brochures in the works and wanted some non-stuffy, non-boring photographs to get the message across about his killer establishment. Once I made sure no one expected a blue backdrop and the hand under the chin pose, I headed to Suwannee. Just like any other shoot, I made myself right at home while photographing the office and the amazing folks in it. Except I didn't kick off my shoes. Something about OSHA. 

And.....I love to plug great finds! Marty and I are now Clayton Dental patients. We happened to be in the market for a new dentist, so perfect! I happen to be an Atlanta native and am used to driving all over to see the best of the best. I drive about 30 minutes to get my hair done, see my physicians and to have my eyebrows done. What I am saying is they are worth the drive. Give Marcy at the front desk a call and tell them I said hi! Here are a few photos for ya.......

Below......Dr. Clayton styling outside the office......

And I am sure Dr. Clayton is thankful everyday for these awesome gals. Marcy, Markie, Sharon, Amanda and Kim.......

And below is a bit of Clayton Dental soup for ya. I had a great time shooting outside the norm for me and love when businesses want to go with a fun and personal look. It can really set you apart in your look. Photography can really speak to potential clients in a powerful way. Peace! Amy

Head-shots for Beth.....

The one and only Beth Weitzman and I got together recently for some fun and updated head shots. Beth is the gorgeous, stylish, super busy editor in chief of Jezebel, Tuxedo Road and Atlanta Sports and Fitness Magazines. Not sure how she does it all, but she makes it look so easy. We had a great time hanging out and shooting in lots of different looks. Looove this red jacket!! With her stunning eyes and features, Beth looks amazing in any vivid color! 

And, I totally have to introduce you to Alyson Hoag. Make up artist extrodonaire! She is uber talented at what she does and known throughout Atlanta as the "eye brow guru". Q100's Jessica Dauler gave her that well deserved title. Besides being fun, easy going, hip and a pro....Aly has a wonderful real and touching philosophy about what she does. Her incredible team and studio give so much back to the community. Definitely go by the studio and pay them a visit and tell them I sent ya. Below is a fun shot of the cool Miss Aly in action.....

Little Bit O'Snow......

= lots of excitement.