baby boy
Well, what a handsome boy… This is Garrett. Believe it or not he almost refused to sleep. I know, he looks so peaceful. We got his best shots literally in the last 15 minutes of his session. But like all newborn sessions the part that takes the longest is the snacking and falling back to sleep. I absolutely love newborn sessions! I think they are my favorite! 
Hurry! “Little Treats” Ends October 20th!
Our Halloween Promotion is a fun one! Dress your kiddos up in their Halloween costume or in any fall themed attire. Limited sessions are scheduling October 1st to-October 20th. This includes one mini session of your “Little Treat”, one 8×10 and 4 wallets. Trick-or-treat!
October is Family Portrait Month
October is Amy Dawnelle Portrait Photography’s Holiday card special! $150 includes studio session up to 5 people, 24 holiday cards & 8 wallets. Environmental sessions add $75 (No family member limit).
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Oh Stevie…
Isn’t she pretty in pink? She’s been trying to sit like a big girl lately. Only 4 months old! 
I can’t take it.
Kale’a Trash The Dress Session
You might recognize this sweet baby from the newborn’s photo gallery as well as her mommy being in the maternity gallery. What a sweet doll. Her white dress got soaked about 30 seconds into her “one year old” session. Every one was fine and so instead of crying we kept going and got the most adorable shots with a messy white dress. It kind of reminded me of those brides who do the “trash the dress” sessions after the wedding. You know.. Rolling around in the waves. They are awesome shots, so creative. I’ve never done one though because I don’t do weddings, but here is the next best thing! A one year old with her own “trash the dress session”. It was beautiful!!!!!
The DiMaggio Family
I always seem to get large family’s calling me. I’ve had a lot of practice with large groups . These are a lot of fun because not only do you get an awesome generation portrait, but I like to do break downs of each individual family as well. It’s a great way to celebrate a family reunion or even an anniversary gift for your grandparents. That’s what the DiMaggio family did for their parents! Don’t they look great?
Stevie Update
Stevie is officially a baby (no longer a newborn). I can’t even believe how quickly she has grown. It makes me a little sad though. I want to keep her my little baby girl as long as I can! Isn’t she beautiful?
I am not lying she has been smiling since the day she was born. The first thing I said after “it’s a girl” was, “Is she smiling????” She’s an old pro at 3.5 moths old.
In the sheets (my version of boudoir photography)
Here is a a fun boudoir (bedroom) portrait session that I recently did. I definitely don’t specialize in boudoir photography, or lingerie photography like my friend Brandy does, but once in a while I really enjoy my version of it. This is my first post for boudoir because this is the first woman who was willing to share her images. So a big thanks!
My version of boudoir photography is really just sweet, simple, classic, romantic & sexy portraiture. I call it “in the sheets…” because I love the simplicity of beautiful white fluffy pillows and sheets. It’s all about the expression that makes it beautiful.
This simple and romantic portraiture is a great way to say “I love you” with a wedding gift, anniversary gift or valentines day gift for your husband. It’s also a great way to decorate your bedroom with portrait art and too evoke a romantic sanctuary.
Husbands thank me for capturing their wives they way they truly see them. That always makes me happy!
Enjoy…
Family of Four
Do you remember this mommy from the “Maternity” gallery. She is the one that looks like a mermaid.
This is her family and their new baby. Well he’s actually about six months, old but how sweet is this picture? I was just dying when I caught this one…. All hunched over. What a sweet boy!
I love this simple look. It will stay timeless forever. Just perfect.
Bossy & Diesel
This is Bossy & Diesel. What a fun and unique session this was. I don’t get to photograph dogs or any animal for that matter too often so when the chance comes we have a real good time with it.
Diesel was actually a pretty intimidating dog at first. With that long doberman nose right in my face, I was getting a little nervous. But he just wanted to kiss me and get some loves. I guess I just needed to get comfortable. HHHMMMM.. Shouldn’t that have been the other way around. Anyway, he was a real sweet heart and just wanted to cuddle. Bossy was so serious and posed just perfectly. She looks like she is pondering the meaning of life.
You will probably never meet better trained dogs. They listened to their mommy so well and boy, you could tell they absolutely love her.
This pet portrait session was so much fun. What a great session. Check out their family picture on my “Families” gallery. It is precious!
