http://www.amiciphotoblog.com/ Amici Photography Blog en-us http://www.amiciphotoblog.com/?postID=266&family-photography-san-tan-mountains http://www.amiciphotoblog.com/?postID=266&family-photography-san-tan-mountains Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:38:00 GMT

Meet Alexa. She is a dancer. This morning she will travel to NYC to perform at the New World Stage. Before she left she rocked this short photo shoot!

Alexa's hair was on fire from the beautiful Arizona afternoon sun......

See what I mean....

An image any momma would love of her girls....next time we need your sister Kate! Thank you girls for helping me start building a presence in Arizona. You were wonderful to work with and I look forward to seeing more of all of you as we spend more time out here.

The desert mountains are gorgeous in the late afternoon. I was excited to recruit a couple of my girlfriends kids to meet me at San Tan Mountain for a late afternoon shoot. As we got closer to our shooting destination the clouds were looking ominous in various directions...however; even with a bit of lighting hovering around we were able to get quite a few AWESOME shots in!!! Amy and Alexa are the lovely daughters of my childhood friend, Donna. Todd is Amy's husband of nearly two years. We spent just an hour or so and it all worked out quite well.

While we waited on Alexa to arrive, we did couple shots with Amy and Todd. They are adorable together.....

Happily together. Todd could do a straight face very well....Amy, you could learn from him:)

Favorites of the day.....1, 2 and 3.

Hello Amy....Abercrombie is calling!

Help me out here.....what actress does she remind me of???

]]> http://www.amiciphotoblog.com/?postID=265&haley-matt-laugh-until-it-hurts http://www.amiciphotoblog.com/?postID=265&haley-matt-laugh-until-it-hurts Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:06:00 GMT Hawthorns Country Club in Fishers for their wedding and reception. But the fun didn't start there.....everyone was in on the act.

Haley's mom started off the day telling her that she had forgotten the bride's shoes at home....NOT!

As she dressed in the very "cool" ladies locker room (my locker room in high school did not look like this), Haley took it all in...I'd love to show you how her bridesmaids adjusted her dress, but this is a family blog:)

The couple chose to see one another before the wedding so that we could get all formals out of the way so as not to interrupt their party plans....fabulous idea!

Did I mention that it was so friggin' hot!!!

When I suggested a few shots inside the lobby, there was a mad dash for the door:)

It was so hot outside everyone had a towel to wipe off the sweat in between shots....and you know....kids will be kids!!!

The toasts were very sweet and filled with memories. But the reactions to the toasts were wonderful....lots of smiles and laughter. And the laughter and dancing went all night long.

Haley and her dad had quite a bit of fun with their Father/Daughter dance.

And then the dancing began....and went all night long. Poor Matt......it was a hot one!

The momma's enjoying a dance together.

One of my favorite images of the night.......LOW!!!

Haley and her girlfriends from grade school/high school practicing their passing technique...what else do basketball players do???

First I thought it was Michael Jackson, but we know that wasn't possible....then I thought USHER???? He's giving me the signal...all these photos won't be free:)

Alrighty Melissa...here it is!!! Your dance partner looks concerned:)

Matt and Haley...I know you had an unbelievable day. Congratulations!!

]]> http://www.amiciphotoblog.com/?postID=264&indianapolis-newborn-photography http://www.amiciphotoblog.com/?postID=264&indianapolis-newborn-photography Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:37:00 GMT Indianapolis Family Photography(Sung to the theme of the Brady Bunch)

Here's the story, of a dog named Cody,
Who was living with Kristen and Josh.
Everything was going great, in the family,
Until they brought him home......

Actually...the sad little face on Cody is from a torn ACL...not the arrival of Gavin:)

He's just taking it all in....and looking quite adorable in the process.

This is how the shoot began. Gavin was in deep slumber. Then I tried it without the blanket....that woke him up!

He was all eyes....and arms....and legs....

Kristen and Josh, you have a beautiful family.

]]> http://www.amiciphotoblog.com/?postID=263&zionsville http://www.amiciphotoblog.com/?postID=263&zionsville Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:15:00 GMT
This afternoon Jeffrey fueled my photography/learning passion as he helped me practicing off-camera lighting which I'm really starting to DIG!!! It was so hot and humid this afternoon that my cameras took a few minutes to stop fogging up after going from the air-conditioned house to muggy-world outside!! We have more practicing to do...and I'm hoping some friends out in Arizona will be ready for a fun shoot in the desert with off-camera lighting next week!!

This isn't off-camera lighting extreme but I just love my Jeffrey in this image:)

]]> http://www.amiciphotoblog.com/?postID=262&zionsville-family-photography http://www.amiciphotoblog.com/?postID=262&zionsville-family-photography Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:39:00 GMT Zionsville Family PhotographyMy friend Michelle is like a younger sister to me. She is sweet and kind and is very much a girly girl.....you know the kind....the one who always looks put together:) I'm not like that, but I like that about her!!!

I met Michelle, her husband Ben, and their adorable children on Main Street this evening to do a short shoot. The weather was perfect, the kids were happy and we had a lovely time strolling along:) Like this.....

Claire...their oldest...... is a good hugger:)

Zach....their youngest...is a smiler:) Don't you just want to eat those cheeks??

After Main Street we had a quick clothing change and headed off to the playground where I had to RUN to keep up with them!! Claire is practicing "working it" for the camera. I think she is doing a FABULOUS job!

Take that!!!!

As we finished up we tried for one last image with the whole family in a big hug...Zach had other ideas. He was busy playing and did not have time for that! Thank you Weesies....you have a wonderful family and I loved spending time with all of you;)

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Katie and Derek

Carson and Caleb

While they were squirming around a bit I asked them to check their feet to see if they were smelly....I love that kids will do the silly things you ask them:)

This is the four of them at their best...laughing!!!!

]]> http://www.amiciphotoblog.com/?postID=260&newborn-photography-family-fishers-in http://www.amiciphotoblog.com/?postID=260&newborn-photography-family-fishers-in Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:58:00 GMT

]]> http://www.amiciphotoblog.com/?postID=259&zionsville-family-photography http://www.amiciphotoblog.com/?postID=259&zionsville-family-photography Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:43:00 GMT Zionsville Family PhotographyA sneak peek for the momma and the papa.....I can't believe he's one!! Happy Birthday Lane!

]]> http://www.amiciphotoblog.com/?postID=258&zionsville-wedding-photography http://www.amiciphotoblog.com/?postID=258&zionsville-wedding-photography Sun, 11 Jul 2010 10:34:00 GMT Zionsville Wedding PhotographySandra met Ryan online. That is the non-traditional aspect of their relationship. The rest of their relationship and wedding would be considered by today's standards: old-fashioned....ultra-traditional....bygone....remote. What I found was a couple who follow the teachings of their church, embraced them, and in the process became living examples for many younger members of St. Alphonsus Ligouri Catholic Church.

Sandra and Ryan found one another a year and a half ago on CatholicSingles.com. After just three dates Ryan knew that Sandra had been sent to him. He found himself on bended knee and the two have never looked back. So under glorious blue skies yesterday, Ryan and Sandra were joined in the Sacrament of Marriage.

Ryan looked most dapper in his tux...while Sandra made an elegant bride.

The Catholic Mass is filled with many traditions and wonderful rituals. Even though it was a traditional Mass there were parts that some did not expect. Sandra is the music director at St. Alphonsus Ligouri and not only did she sing the Ave Maria....she also sang a beautiful rendition of "The Servant Song" a cappella to her new husband.

Meet Jeff and Mary Beth.... who became surrogate parents to Sandra and Ryan as they prepared for marriage. With the bride and groom's families all over the United States, these were the folks who sustained them as they prepared for their new lives....they housed them, counseled them and guided them toward their new married life. Jeff and Mary Beth will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary in just a few days. A shining example for the new couple to emulate:)

And if Jeff and Mary Beth didn't offer enough of themselves...they also hosted the reception at their gorgeous home. The entire event was lovely and I would imagine that Sandra and Ryan enjoyed every moment of their day.

And it would seem so......

A group hug....you can see the admiration and love that Sandra and Ryan feel for their adopted family.

Finally...a dad and daughter dance and the scrumptious cakes from Classic Cakes in Carmel. Ryan and Sandra...congratulations on your new life together.

And the momma and the aunts who had all traveled so far....:)

]]> http://www.amiciphotoblog.com/?postID=257&kris-joe-happily-ever-after http://www.amiciphotoblog.com/?postID=257&kris-joe-happily-ever-after Sun, 04 Jul 2010 01:37:00 GMT Zionsville Wedding Photography I have known Kris for a number of years in my former-professional life as a teacher. I think the one word that would encapsulate what Kris is would be "caring". From her former Spanish students to her current elementary building that she is principal of, the word caring embodies Kris. She cares for her teachers, her students, the families who are part of her school and her colleagues. I don't know if I have ever seen her angry. She has a radiant smile and a laugh that is infectious. When I found out she was going to remarry I was very excited for her. And when someone you know remarries....you wonder....will this be a good thing??? And then I met Joe.

Joe is a character. Joe is a romantic. Joe loves Kris. When we first sat down to discuss their upcoming wedding and photography for the day, Joe's eyes sparkled with love for her. He was a goner. And she too was over the moon for this man who had a son and they would soon become a family. Eventually their dating led them to a hiking trip in Sedona, Arizona where Joe, literally and figuratively, was on the edge of a cliff, asking Kris to be his wife. She said yes, and here we are.

We started out the day at the DL LOWRY HairSpa and Boutique. And Kris would begin her caring manner as she asked me, "Can I get you anything?.....Do you need help with your bag??" Seriously, it's your wedding day!! Don't worry about little old me:)

Kris' hairstyle was created by Thomasina of DL Lowry and she did a smashing job!

New rule....always bring tunes if you are going to be in a salon for a looooong time:)

Kris' future sister-in-law was going for the full treatment as well. She really enjoyed the lashes.....!!!

And then Ashley fine-tuned all of Kris' beauty. I find makeup artistry fascinating....and Ashley made it look soooo easy:)

The handsome groom ready for his big day.

And Mitchell...the Best Man and Joe's favorite son.....alright, his only son....but still his favorite!

Hello Miss Kris....you are stunning!!!!

The flowers were created by MiMi from Nana's Flower Shop in Zionsville.

Kris and Joe chose Nancy Noel's "Sanctuary" in Zionsville for their wedding site and reception. The atmosphere was wonderful as they recited their vows and exchanged rings as their family and friends looked on. The officiant, Eric Simpson of Eagle Church, met with both Kris and Joe separately before the ceremony to remind them to "be present in the moment". To not allow the other things that come along with the day to interrupt the most important part...their covenant as man and wife. And I believe that both of them were sincerely present in that moment.

And yes, this will certainly be a good thing.

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