Amy Michelle Photography

Congratulations Chelsey and Steve!

2009-12-19T21:50:00.001-07:00

Chelsey and Steve tied the knot on November 28th at a small chapel in Littleton. Chelsey was a stunning bride, and the wedding was beautiful! Below are a few favorites from the day.

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-17T22:38:00.000-07:00

Okay, so first off I'd like to say that I fully acknowledge the dorkiness of this post, but I couldn't help myself! I spent the day making presents for some of the other teachers at my husband's school, and I'm darn proud of myself! The bottom tin is filled with Reese's cookies (chocolate with peanut butter chips), and the top tin is filled with peanut butter balls - Yum! I know it's silly to take pictures of them (and even worse to post said pictures on a blog), but they're so pretty! So please forgive my odd post, and have a Merry Christmas!

Rodrigue Family Shoot

2009-12-01T22:10:00.002-07:00

This last week has been absoutely crazy! My brother and his wife came into town from Texas, and we had a fabulous family Thanksgiving! Then Saturday it was back to work, with a family shoot and a wedding in the same day! Whew! Below are a few favorites from the Rodrigue family shoot. We found a very cool bridge in Larkspur, then wandered over to a great little playground, where there were teeter-totters, swings, and an impromptu snowball fight! It was a lot of fun, and we got some great shots.

Stay tuned for the Arnold Wedding...

Jonathan and Melissa Engaged!

2009-11-21T13:45:00.002-07:00

Yesterday Jonathan and Melissa and I went on an engagement adventure! As fellow CSU Rams, we thought a shoot in Ft. Collins would be fun, with a stop off at a cornfield on the way. Jonathan saw a picture of a child in overalls in a cornfield and convinced Melissa to re-enact it. We found a great field and got some great shots, although our feet got just a teensy bit muddy. And by teensy bit I mean we were wearing giant mud shoes!
We had to stop at a gas station and buy water to get clean! Then we completed the trek to Ft. Fun, and visited the Oval, City Park, and some open space with giant fluffy plants and beautiful light. After that we finished the day off with some super fun traffic on the way home! Hee Hee! It was a truly fun and memorable shoot! Thanks Jonathan and Melissa for being such great sports! I can't wait for the wedding in July!

Little Miss Tutu

2009-11-18T00:15:00.002-07:00

When my sister-in-law told me she bought a tutu for the Christmas pictures of my niece, I was so excited! I love tutus! As it turns out, so does Addison! She loves to dress up, and was happy to pose in exchange for goldfish crackers. We had a great time and got some great shots. I can't get over her rosey little cheeks! Have you ever seen a prettier little girl?

Steve and Chelsey Engaged

2009-10-29T17:53:00.004-06:00

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of photographing Steve and Chelsey, as well as their beautiful new daughter Emmy. Our plan was to follow a path right near Dakota Ridge in Littleton (my high school, as well as Chelsey's - though she went through a few years after me). While on the cross-country team in high school, we had run the path several times, and I was always amazed by the scenery. Unfortunately, when we arrived, we found the gate padlocked and barbwired, and therefore went in search of a new location. We drove back into Ken Caryl valley, and passed so many gorgeous areas we finally just pulled over on the side of the road and started shooting. The fall colors were amazing! Thanks Steve and Chelsey for being such great sports! I can't wait for the wedding!

The Seeleys

2009-09-27T21:52:00.004-06:00

A few more from the shoot with my nieces and nephew...

Look at those eyes!

Uh-oh, she's already modeling!

The world's best big brother

Ice Cream for Ella

2009-09-27T20:23:00.003-06:00

I've been dying to do a shoot with my sister's children for a while, especially her daughter Ella. She's so vibrant and has such a little personality! Every time I see her with an ice cream, she always has it all over her face, and thus was my inspiration for the first part of our shoot! I turned some of my favorites into a fantastic piece of wall art. Take a look!

Chris and Jen Engagement

2009-09-14T18:47:00.002-06:00

A couple of weeks ago Chris and Jen and I went to Estes Park for their engagement shoot. We visited the Stanley Hotel, the town, and Lake Estes. It was a bit chillier than we planned, and started to rain at one point, but we had a great time and got some fun shots!

Second Shooting with Artessa Photography

2009-09-14T17:39:00.005-06:00

On September 6th I had the pleasure of second shooting a wedding for Krista Johns of Artessa Photography. The wedding was at the Ritz-Carlton in Denver, and was absolutely gorgeous (as were the bride and groom, Lindsey and Barry). Here are a few shots from the day.

A Sad Swim

2009-08-07T21:48:00.003-06:00

We put Isaac in his pool today for a little swim. As you can see, he was really excited!

Congratulations Spencer and Mary!

2009-08-07T15:02:00.006-06:00

Spencer and Mary were married on August 1st at the Secret Garden, a beautiful venue in Colorado Springs that I didn't even know existed. They lucked out - it was the only day that week that it didn't rain! The ceremony and reception were both outside, and I was truly taken aback by how beautiful everything was, as well as by Spencer and Mary's relationship. They are so very much in love, and have such amazing families! It was a joy to photograph them! Thanks Spencer and Mary for allowing me to share in your joyful day! Congratulations!

Katie and Baby

2009-07-27T16:41:00.004-06:00

My friend Katie is expecting her second baby in September (it's hard to believe we're old enough for this), so we did a few maternity shots at her new house this morning. We started off with the whole family in the bed that Tim made Katie for Christmas one year, and managed to get a few with Laura, though she was more interested in jumping on the bed! We had a great time and ended up with some great shots!

Who's in there?

Tim and Jessica Engagement

2009-07-27T15:23:00.006-06:00

A few days ago I did Tim and Jessica's engagement shoot at Garden of the Gods. We went around sunset, and the lighting was beautiful. It was also the first day all week that it didn't rain! We had a fantastic time walking around, talking about movies, and stalking the deer! Thanks for such a great time, Tim and Jess - I'm looking forward to your wedding in September!

Look closely and you can see the deer that we stalked:

Fountain Fun!

2009-07-25T23:23:00.006-06:00

I recently returned from visiting my brother in Texas. I've been wanting to play around and do some shots in a fountain, and he and his wife were nice enough to play along. They were great sports and we had a lot of fun!

Marty and Holly

2009-05-21T00:10:00.003-06:00

I'm not quite finished editing Marty and Holly's wedding at the new (and gorgeous) Cielo Castle Pines, but I wanted to put up a few images from their "first look." It was such a special moment!

Josh and LaNee

2009-05-21T00:01:00.003-06:00

Josh and LaNee had a beautiful wedding at the Pinery in Blackforest. I know you're not supposed to play favorites, but this one ranks up there! Both families were so kind and loving - Josh and LaNee have great examples to look to in starting their life together. And there was no lack of fun to be had! One toast even included a piece of attire that I can honestly say I have never seen before (and hope to never see modeled). Congratulations Josh and Lanee, and thank you for allowing me to be a part of your special day!

It's Been A While

2009-05-20T23:44:00.004-06:00

Wow, it's been quite some time since I've posted! Wedding season is in full swing, so I figured I would post now while I have a chance! Here are a few favorites from a recent engagement shoot.

Bethany and Jeremy are fellow CSU Rams, and chose to do their engagement shoot in Ft. Collins. We started in the Oval, then headed to Old Town. It was crazy being on campus again - it is still so much the same, though I have greatly changed. But enough about me... We had such a great time! Bethany and Jeremy both love to laugh, which I loved capturing! I'm looking forward to their wedding in the fall.

There was a great new gelato shop, where we stopped for a tasty treat!

My Sweet Boy

2009-02-10T00:15:00.005-07:00

I know this is probably getting ridiculous, but I can't help it - I'm a proud mama!

What fun!

2009-01-21T22:39:00.005-07:00

Just a few images from some recent portrait shoots.

Why I Love Colorado

2008-12-15T10:32:00.002-07:00

Nothing beats waking up on a cold winter morning and looking out the window at frost covered trees, and low lying clouds at the base of a snow covered Pikes Peak. I truly believe we live in one of the most beautiful places in this great country!

Crazy Love

2008-12-11T11:23:00.007-07:00

Life has been crazy busy lately - I feel like I am constantly in the eye of a hurricane, and one wrong move will send me spinning into oblivion! I haven't had the chance to update the blog in a while, so I thought I would take a moment to share a few images from recent engagement sessions.

Spencer and Mary

Brittany and Eric

Sara and Daniel

2008-11-21T11:04:00.005-07:00

A few weeks ago I photographed the wedding of my friend Sara. She is responsible for making me look stylish, and has been doing my hair for the past couple of years. Sara and Daniel were married in Shove Chapel, one of the most beautiful churches in Colorado Springs. It was a beautiful wedding, and I was glad to be a part of it. Congrats Sara and Daniel!

What's Wrong Here?

2008-11-07T10:08:00.005-07:00

Hmmm.... It's the wrong team! I guess since both my parents are UT alums, and my brother is now living in Austin, we can be Longhorn-friendly. But make no mistake, my boy is a CSU Ram through and through!

Tracey and John

2008-10-31T17:56:00.009-06:00

I enjoy every wedding that I photograph, but it adds to the excitement (and sometimes to the nerves as well) when the bride is a friend. I've known Tracey since she played rec soccer with my big sister, and growing up our families celebrated nearly every 4th of July at the lake, with our boats tied together watching the fireworks. I was so honored that she asked me to photograph her wedding, and wanted to share a few favorites. Congrats Tracey and John!

The guys were a lot of fun! I had them run and jump over me, which I'm sure made them feel a little crazy, but they were great sports!

I love this one! We were out doing some shots and it started to rain!

Daddies make the best toys! I'm sure somewhere nearby is a very nervous mommy!

What cute kids! They look an awful lot like my niece and nephew...

Melissa and Graham

2008-10-18T22:34:00.007-06:00

Melissa and Graham flew in from the great state of Texas for some wedding planning, and we met today in downtown Colorado Springs for their engagement shoot. We had a great time - the city is always so lively on the weekends! We even got to enjoy a concert in Acacia Park! Here are a few of my favorites.

Something's Fishy...

2008-10-16T23:15:00.003-06:00

At the urging of my mom, I did a few shots of Isaac in his Halloween costume. I do believe that he simply must be the cutest little lobster that there ever was! Maybe being his mom makes me a little biased...

A Walk to Remember

2008-10-16T17:50:00.002-06:00

This past weekend I had the privilege of photographing the Walk to Remember, an event that allows families to remember their beloved babies who are no longer with them. Each child's name was read, at which time the family released a balloon, soon filling the sky with a mosaic of color. I was truly moved by the strength of the many mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, and grandparents that gathered together, determined to honor their babies, and never allow them to be forgotten. May the rest of us never forget what a miracle and a blessing our children are.

For more information about the Walk to Remember, or bereavement support services offered in Colorado, visit www.walktoremember.org