Leslie and Wes-An Engagement Session!
“When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” – When Harry Met Sally I could not have said it better! The wedding week is here for these two special friends, and I cannot wait to watch them become husband and wife! I loved every minute we got to spend taking Engagement pictures together. I warned them to get ready for a lifetime of ABP sessions ahead! Congratulations Leslie and Wes! I cannot wait to until this weekend! May the love you two share continue to grow more ...
Happy Mother’s Day Weekend!
The sleepless nights, the endless sticky fingers (and kisses), oh the magic and beauty of it all. Thankful for these two Byrd Babies and all the Mother's out there that I know and love. Happy Mother's Day Weekend!
Brynley Komelasky-A Newborn Portrait Session!
"You have achieved success in your field when you don't know whether what you are doing is work or play." Warren Beatty The Komelasky Family recently became a family of five! Sydney and Declan could not be more excited to welcome their adorable baby sister Brynley to their home. This sweet girl was a perfect angel as we photographed her soon after she came home from the hospital. The looks of love and awe from Sydney and Declan were priceless. This little lady is in for a lifetime full of love. Congratulations! We all love Brynley Baby to the moon and back!
Chase Nixon-A Newborn Portrait Session!
"Children think not of what is past, not what is to come, but enjoy the present time, which few of us do." Jean de La Bruyere This quote is so true. I always try and learn from my kids to just stop and enjoy the moment we are in together. Moments like this one where I get to photograph such a beautiful new child joining this beautiful and loving family make me just stop and appreciate life. Mr. Chase is quite lucky to join this Nixon Family. He is in for a wonderful time and lots of love from his adorable Big Sis, Emmy! Congratulations ...
Ella James-A Newborn Session!
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are." Marianne Williamson With the birth of a new baby we experience such joy. Every time I meet a new friend I am amazed by them and their parents and the miracle they have created. Ella Perry is perfect and she has stolen all our hearts. We have known Drew and Lindsey for a long time now. I have documented special moments for them such as engagement pictures on the streets of Philly, their rehearsal dinner which involved a wild rickshaw ride and dinner under ...
Mr. Eli-A Six Month Portrait Session!
"Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom." Marcel Proust Thank you guys for always making the world around you so happy! I love any chance I get to be with you guys because of all the love and fun and joy you share with us all! Mr. Eli was beyond adorable at his latest six month session and big brother Avi is always ready to show me his great smile. Thank you friends! Happy Monday Everyone!
Seth and Casie-An Engagement Session!
"Love doesn't make the world go 'round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile." Franklin P. Jones Today is the day! Today is the day! Today is the day my sweet friend Casie marries the love of her life! The sun is shining and I could not be smiling bigger for these two. I was lucky enough to photograph Seth and Casie earlier this summer at this awesome location where they will become man and wife-Today! Check out just a few of my favorites from their super fun Engagement Session! Casie and Seth we could not be happier for you two! I hope today ...
Madeline Beavers-A Two Year Session!
"The more we share, the more we have." Leonard Nimoy I don't know about you guys but I needed some sunshine today and I knew looking back at my Miss Madeline's two year portrait session would make me smile and remember the joy of the sun and being outside playing! I have been photographing this little lady since she was a newborn baby. Each session I tell her mom and dad how she looks just like a real live baby doll. At two its even more fun because my sweet baby doll talks back to me now and makes me smile in ...
Braden Steck-A Newborn Portrait Session!
"Never put off till tomorrow the fun you can have today." Aldous Huxley Can you imagine the fun I had with this little one! Mr. Braden was just a few days old when I had the pleasure of coming to meet him-and instantly falling in love! He was so tiny and so sweet. It really reminds me each time I get to meet and hold a newborn baby what a miracle they really are. What a blessing that I get to spend time with so many precious new friends. That includes you too Mom and Dad. Check out just a few of my ...
The Wilson Family-A Portrait Session!
"The growth of friendship may be a lifelong affair." Sarah Orne Jewett Let's hope the growth of our friendships will be a life long affair! I cannot imagine my life without my wonderful friends and Jamie Wilson was indeed one of the first! The best part of our session was the chance to see and document how Kennedy Grace is the perfect mix between these two! The joy and love between this family is something else! Check out just a few of my favorites from our session! I hope you guys have a wonderful weekend full of family and friends and fun fall memories! Happy ...
Vote Today!
Every May I have the privilege to photograph an amazing event for the Duke Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Family Support Program. It is a walk to raise money for this amazing support program. They are currently a finalist in the LIVESTRONG Community Engagement Awards. Please visit http://vote.LIVESTRONG.org and vote for this program! Select our region and then click on Vote for Duke Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Family Support Program under SuperSibs. You may vote once per day. At stake is a $10,000 grant to help start a special program for brothers and sisters of transplant patients!
Here are some images from this years walk!
6 comments on Vote Today!
Just voted! Thanks for sharing Amber!
Done! You rule for supporting such a great cause!
Just cast my vote … what a wonderful way to spread the word, Amber! Thank you!
i love this! i knew so many families in the BMT unit when i was working at the ronald mcdonald house pre-sydney. thanks for the head’s up! i’ll definitely cast my vote now!
Just voted and forwarded on. BB.
What a great way to share! God Bless your efforts in all that you do. If all the world were as nice as you what a great place this would be.
Hope the family is doing well.
Maxine
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