To say I am thrilled to have crossed paths with Angela is an understatement. She is one of those people that I completely clicked with in the first few minute seconds! She is so kind, pleasant and easy to talk to. I immediately sensed I would be a good fit for her and Kyle’s wedding, and I am so happy they felt the same way. Then on the beautiful day of her engagement session, I got to meet Kyle and Ethan — they were equally as nice. As you can see, Ethan is adorable. I just loved how he smiled from ear to ear and was so well behaved too! I could have just taken him home, as he was that sweet! I think he will be a superb photographer’s assistent…. are you ready, Ethan? lol I am excited to shoot their wedding in just a few weeks. I can’t believe it’s almost here — see you in a few weeks!

There is nothing better than a brand new baby — a miracle! I was thrilled for the opportunity to photograph this little angel! In fact, I was practically counting the weeks for her arrival. She is just as precious as her big sister’s, who by the way, are two of my favorite models and have appeared on my blog quite a few times already! With the help of my mom, A.K.A. “the baby whisperer”, everything went quite smoothly. Lucky for me, my mom is great with babies. She positioned her just right each time! The old girls made it fun too! I love getting my girl fix too. When everything at my house is legos, balls, and nerf guns, it’s pretty fun to talk nail polish, and “feathers”! Here’s a preview of some of the highlights — cuteness alert!
Sleeping babies are so peaceful!


I LOVE little feet pictures!



All the girls!

Love how fun these girls can be!

I am proud to call this little guy one of my “regulars”. His parents purchased a newborn to one year package, and I am honored to get to visit them every few months. Here’s his newborn session! As you can see, he is super cute! I just love his sessions. When I arrive his outfits have all been selected along with the most ADORABLE hats! Hopefully he won’t mind more hat over the next year, because I am sure his mom has more picked out for next time. I love having being able to see babies grow and it’s a great feeling for me to be able to document different milestones with them and their families. I look forward to our next session!

So it’s been a while or actually way too long since I last posted!  I actually had to look up my login for my blog — not good!  I’m going to make my a better effort to document what I have been up to, going forward.  The fall was super busy and I tended to only post pictures on my fb page, which is great, but fb doesn’t always show pictures as nicely as here on the blog.  I also confess that not everything even made it to my fb page.  Well it’s a new year (albiet that we’re already into February).  Nonetheless, I am going to begin the year with a wonderful photography workshop I just atteneded.  It was the mj2day with Melissa Jill.  What can I say about it?  It was nothing short of FANTASTIC  (I would say AMAZING, but I completely over use that word and am trying to refrain! lol) Melissa is an extroidinary photographer, who I have admired for a while and was thrilled to be able to join her in in Phoenix this week.  She poured her heart and sole out in her workshop, which was delightful.  It’s not often that someone will share so much of there talent and knowledge, but she did, and she did so in such a personal and kind way.    I feel like she validated some of what I knew, while teaching me MUCH MUCH more!  I am extremely grateful for this experience.  Not only did I leave there with a wealth of information (yes my brain is on overload), I made 15 new friends!  How cool is that?

Part of the workshop included a mock engagement shoot, which included an already married couple, expecting their first baby! They were fabulous subjects and that beautiful baby bump made the session even more fun!  Not only did we have two gorgeous subjects, we also had some spectacular light!

I am finally presenting this year’s Christmas Card offerings. Below you will find examples of the designs as well as a new (and hopefully) easier ordering process. This process has been created to stream line the ordering process. Custom or semi custom designs can still be done for an added “creation” fee. If you have already had your pictures done and would like to place and order, or if you want to book a “mini” Christmas session, please email amykellyphotography@gmail.com for more details and to receive an order form. Please note that most wording to the cards can be changed for no additional cost. Thank you!

What a wedding this was — it was FANTASTIC! I was so happy I was able to share this joyous day with Caiti and Bill. They are a beautiful couple on the inside and out. I am so fortunate to be able to share such happy times with people, and this day was no exception. Congratulations — I wish you a lifetime of happiness! Here are some highlights from your special day! This bracelet was given to Caiti.  Not only was it beautiful, it had much sentimental value.

I am getting hungry just looking at these amazing desserts — I didn’t try one but as you can see they looked awesome!

Did you ever meet someone and instantly feel like you have always known them? That is exactly how I felt when I met Karen and it was on her wedding day to boot! Karen and I done all the preparations by telephone and email, but I felt as if I had know her forever! What an elegant wedding this was! This was such a small intimate wedding, and every minute detail was fabulous. Karen was STUNNING. The readings and toasts were beautiful — every word was touching. I was honored to be part of their special day. The Veronique was gorgeous! The Veronique was spectacular and the food was too die for! Here’s a glimpse of their day!

What a fun photo shoot this was! It was a pleasure for me to meet an old friend and his wonderful wife and beautiful little girl! I still can’t believe that it was 20 years ago since we worked together at a grocery store — where did the time go? Getting back to this great photo session — all I can say is ADORABLE and every word that means the same! This little girl was a natural and so happy. Her smile was contagious. She rocked the camera the entire time and her out-fits were awesome. I had a blast — here’s a sneak peek!

The night before Kyle and Carly’s wedding I could NOT sleep, not because I was anxious for their wedding but because the rain was pouring so hard that the raindrops hitting my gutters sounded like someone was playing the drums on tin garbage cans! It was that loud. Even the empty lot across from my house filled up like a small pond. While I traveled too Westport that morning, it was still raining — pouring! Then as I sat in traffic on Rt. 24, I started to see bits of blue sky and soon after, rays of sun. My prayers (and probably the prayers of everyone) involved in the wedding were answered. The weather cleared and it turned out to be a beautiful day! I must say that the weather was just the cherry on top of the day, as it would have been a fantastic wedding even if it was raining (though nice weather is always great!) They had a beautiful wedding mass followed by a wonderful place for pictures — it was a retirement home for priests and location was so serene! Every detail of this day was magnificent, and the flowers were AMAZING! Honestly, I would get married all over again if I could wear Carly’s gown (married again to John, of course!) — she was radiant! Kyle was pretty dapper too. You can see the love they have in every picture! Here’s a sneak peek to their wedding day! I may have to do another post just with dance pictures — what a party is was!

This post is packed full of images and that night was packed full of fun! What a beautiful day and night it was for a wedding and every detail was lovely including the food, the flowers, and the uplighting. Brooke looked like she stepped of the page of a bridal magazine — gorgeous! John was pretty cool too. The Red Lion was the venue and it is a wonderful spot for a wedding….just awesome. Here’s a glimpse of their special day!