Next please visit the blog of my dear friend Emma Wood of Emma Wood Photography. Her words are moving and her images are always stunning.
SO sweet, Amy and I really hope, too, that your daughter remains confident in who she is. 
I love it, too, when my boys express their preferences of my dress and style. None like it when I pull my hair back, for instance. 
Oh Amy, these images are so lovely, so soft and beautiful and I just know that your sweet girl will cherish these words forever. How sweet that she sees all of the dtails and tells her Mama that she looks pretty. <3
Beautiful words Amy! And a great remind <3
Such an amazing letter. Your girls are so lucky to have such an amazing and supportive mom. More little girls need letters like this. There’s nothing more perfect or beautiful than confidence and you, Amy, have no doubt instilled that in your kids.
So beautiful Amy! I love her winter coat too. You letter is so touching. <3
i really love the images you chose here, especially to accompany your words. such purity, such beauty, like a memory of a dream, in the snow, just her. she is trying on different feelings, getting used to changing while changing her clothes. it takes a safe and loved child to love that. it’s wonderful that she feels you as a constant, and that you know it, and can appreciate all of her dreaming. i sometimes think the end of my glamor, my perfect on the outside time, came at a time that’s not the best for my girl. but then i realize that them knowing us comfortable, focusing on what we do, who we are, is so much a better deal. love to you friend. beautiful post.
so beautifully written amy. i have one daughter who loves for me to still pick our her clothes at 8 and one who is 3 who wants to do it all her own. funny how it works like that? i do love that like your daughter they both notice when mommy does something different..and they stop and comment. such pure and innocent love. wonderful reminder this month of sharing with them, to always be who they are…no matter what.
I love this Amy. And how it makes me smile and share the secret ‘i know, i am a mom to a girl too’ look with the mamas of girls wearing the most outrageously mismatched outfits. You just know they dressed themselves and you just know how special that is and how wonderful the mom is that they let their daughters express their version of ‘matching’. I always think the mismatched (in our eyes) outfits on little kids make my heart smile so much more than the perfectly matched with accessories outfit that you know the mom put together. It is the simple things that make us so happy. You are such a good mom. xo
I love this soooo much Amy – I smile and nod and think of my own little opinionated fashionista and the adorable outfits she picks and how they make me smile – I can so feel how you feel and love that you instil that confidence in her
Totally fell in love with the images. It made giggle reading the part when you don’t have the heart to tell her what don’t match. I wish I could be like little kids again, not afraid of mixing and matching, not afraid of what people might think about one self, and just let your creativity soar. You gave her that opportunity and that’s a wonderful thing!
I love that you take the time to always tell her how perfect she is in so many ways. We often don’t do this enough. I love that you encourage her to be her all the time and not worry about who is listening, watching or hearing her. Just be free and live life as it should be lived. It is so so important.
AMY!!!! oh my gosh how did i not ever get to this post the other when we went live?! boy did i miss out! your snow images…well your “any” images always take my breath away, i FEEL when i look at your work and its truly so real and beautiful. i love the way you love your babies, it too is so real, raw and beautiful…xoxo sweet friend
Amy, I found your website through Clickin Moms. Beautiful pictures, and your letter, well, I choked up when I read this. Simply lovely…..
No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit.
~ Helen Keller
Photographing high school girls with their horses (and their best friends!) may be one of my new favorite activities. She has the whole world at her fingertips and I am excited to see the path she chooses.
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Oh wow. She’s gorgeous. And the photos aren’t too shabby either.
These are GORGEOUS!!! Some of my favorites! Amy, you are amazing and these girls are beautiful. I love the ones with the horse.
Another gorgeous girl and her horse! Love the light and her posing is just spot on; great job Amy!
Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.
~ Helen Keller
I had the pleasure of photographing this gorgeous high school student last August. She’s just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. I can’t wait to see where life takes her in the next chapter of her journey.
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She is STUNNING. (Beautiful horse, too, lucky girl!) Gorgeous work as always, Amy. <3
These are all so gorgeous, Amy!
Um, she is gorgeous! What a fun session… great job Amy!
Hi,
I found your website thru Click it up a notch. I LOVE your photos!
What lens do you use to get these beautiful blurry backgrounds?
Now please visit the blog of my dear friend Lacey Meyers, mother extraordinaire of three darling boys and a very talented photographer.
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This totally made me smile! I love that he had this idea and is so clearly supportive of your photography. What a sweet boy and amazing images as always.
He is full of great ideas. Love these photos!
Oh Amy, you get me every. single. time.
Evan is one lucky little boy to have you as his mommy. Love your letters. So, so sweet.
I love that he came up with this idea, Amy!! Your letters are always so moving, and these images are extra special <3
That is so stinkin’ adorable of him! That is great you can both enjoy photography and these images are so much fun!!
oh my sweet amy…these are almost a mystical kind of beautiful. i have music i love playing right now, and the combination of your images with it is making me cry you really do make a wonderful team, to say the least. xo
Following you ladies around! Such beautiful photos matched by beautiful words. Love the documentary style of this post… will be so cherished in the years to come when he looks back at the photos and knows exactly what and why he was doing this. Lovely.
Evan is so adorable and this makes me smile. I can completely envision his actions in every word you described. LOVE these and especially love that you created them together! You support him and he supports you.
a very good team, indeed … what a sweet, sweet boy! love these images with the beautiful light and snow. gorgeous!
The first day of the year is kind of a special one. I try to keep it mostly routine, but a little extra special, too, in hopes that it sets the stage for a wonderful new year.
The first day of 2013 was a great one — it was a relaxed day with my family doing very normal things. Sleeping in, a long morning bath, a bowling alley to ourselves, and a late afternoon movie made for a wonderful day. It’s these routine days and routine moments that really seem so special. I’m so grateful to have each and every one.
good morning, moon | good morning, bella | good morning, bug |morning bath | all to himself | champion bowler | a perfect 10 | like mother, like daughter | looking into the future
Next please visit the blog of my friend, Rachel Devine :: Photoblogger of Sesame Ellis. She has the most unique perspective and is an incredibly talented photographer and writer.
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so happy i happened to stop by your blog this morning. LOVE your ten. and those piggies coming out of the bath!! oh, so cute!! love the bowling ones. don’t kids just love bowling!
I love the way you capture your children, Amy. Especially when they are sleepy and bed-headed… these are no exception!
I love how you capture the beauty of the everyday. Been a fan of your work for a while!
How lovely to see you back doing this – and what a perfect entry to the new year
Oh, Amy! That last one….well, all of them really. What a perfect day. I love every one. Bowling alley to yourselves sounds like a blast. Happy New Year!
Wow, what great details and moments! Beautiful, Amy.
The last one is like a movie still from what I am sure would be one of my favorite movies.
what a wonderful start to a new year, they are all so good, but I really love that foot in the tub!!
what a beautiful 10 on 10… i love those bowling photos amy! and that last image is breathtaking!
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