Amy Hall » 2008

Now I’m smiling :)

Thursday, June 19, 2008

every time I walk into my office! I hung 4 16×24 standout prints of my kids and I am just in love!

Standouts are a new way to display your portraits without having to purchase frames! It is a clean, fresh, comtemporary look. Your portrait is mounted on a 3/4″ light weight foam board trimmed in black and ready to hang!. A high glossy finish is also available and just makes for a beautiful finish to your portrait. I am so in love with these and now have 6 in my house if anyone wants to see them first hand.

But here is what they look like in my office. Don’t be afraid to go big either! You won’t regret it!!

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shannon -

OOOHHHHH!!!! I love, love, love them! Great choices For some reason I envisioned you were going to do b&w… maybe because the other two were b&w. I love the color though. As much as b&w is so timeless, the color sometimes captures the child’s spirit the best. Besides, how are Nick’s baby blues going to show up in b&w???? They look great. Go big or go home, right? Or is that just in a sporting competition?

June 19, 2008 at 11:01 am

Jen -

Seriously…I have no words. WOW..just awesome!!!

June 19, 2008 at 3:00 pm

Patty Schmidt -

I agree WOW, I just LOVE them. Something else that I gotta have. But I must say I have the best pictures in my home thanks to you. Now I have to get these too!!!

June 19, 2008 at 3:01 pm

Mr. Smiley

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

You may remember this little guy and his sisters from last fall. They came all the way from Illinois again to give me the pleasure of capturing these moments for them, I am so honored!

Now "E" is 9mos old and just as cute as could be! I had a blast photographing him, smile after smile!

Patty Schmidt -

I do remember the girls. What little sweeties they are. Great pics Amy!

June 18, 2008 at 7:18 am

shannon -

Adorable family. How fun to have a baby brother for those little girls, too!

June 18, 2008 at 12:44 pm

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

Sunday, June 15, 2008

to all you Father's out there!

Every year since my son was born, I have taken his picture of him wearing his Daddy's shirt and tie. I thought it would be fun to see how he grows into it over the years. It also gives me something to give to my husband every year!! Well… except last year I didn't get to taking his picture till October…oops! But better late then never! This year I was a little ahead and took them on Wednesday and luckily my lab was able to get them back to me in time!!

Happy Father's Day to the greatest Daddy!

I couldn't ask for a better Father to our children!!

Here's a few of Zoe too!

shannon -

And what a lucky daddy to have two phenomenal kids and a pretty good wife too

June 15, 2008 at 12:32 pm

Patty Schmidt -

Happy Fathers Day Brian. Love the pictures! Hope you had a great day!!!

June 15, 2008 at 6:25 pm

Erin Teplin -

Amy, your children are beautiful, they make my heart melt. What a great daddy’s day gift for your husband to treasure forever!
Once again, you are my inspiration. Thank you.
Erin

June 16, 2008 at 4:51 am

Jayme Tighe -

Your children are beautiful! What a great idea for Dad!

June 18, 2008 at 3:35 am

elizabeth -

What a great idea with your son in your hubbys shirt and tie..awesome… these portraits are fantastic

June 18, 2008 at 4:50 am

Finally…

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

I am getting to post this session I did a few weeks ago. He was such a great little guy and his parents were as nice as could be. I could tell they were just smitten by there little boy, and how could you blame them!

Patty Schmidt -

Oh are these neat. I love the second one. He sure is a cute little boy!

June 11, 2008 at 10:34 am

Kelly -

Oh Amy I just love the second one. That hat is adorable. What a cutie pie.

June 12, 2008 at 11:47 am

Jayme Tighe -

Great shots Amy!! What a cutie.

June 14, 2008 at 5:22 am

Sneak Peek…

Sunday, June 8, 2008

Here it is my friend…your beauties!

Thanks for braving the storm with me.

Patty Schmidt -

These are great Amy. Thank you, thank you. I love knowing that I have such amazing pictures to cherish forever.

June 9, 2008 at 4:59 am

shannon -

Patty, they are gorgeous! Defnite models in the making. What a fun time you must have had too. The first and last photos are my favorites.

June 9, 2008 at 7:11 am

elizabeth -

These girls are too cute.. beautiful work

June 10, 2008 at 8:44 am

Jen -

Amy..these pictures are just awesome..I love everyone, can’t even chose a favorite. Patty, your girls are just beautiful!!! Little knock outs!!!! Love all the cute clothes too!!!

June 11, 2008 at 9:24 am

Baby pains…

Saturday, June 7, 2008

Yes, I have to say seeing these pictures and being with this little guy makes my womb yearn for another. Oh how I wish I had pictures like this of my kids when they were babies. Well, since I won't be having any more babies maybe I will just get one of these pics to hang in my house? Do you think that would be weird??:)HeHe. Well come on… look at him! He is such a doll and I was so excited that mommy brought along his babylegs to wear, so fun and cute!

shannon -

Love the babylegs! Where do you get those???? I haven’t seen them around here… maybe Goo Goo Gaa Gaa???? Anywho, great pics!

June 7, 2008 at 12:28 pm

Patty Schmidt -

Wow, these are too sweet. Love them all. Almost makes me want another too, well maybe not!

June 7, 2008 at 5:27 pm

Kelly -

Oh Amy how cute it he! I love the first one with the hat and babylegs.

June 10, 2008 at 12:24 pm

Another one…

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

turns one!

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of photographing this little girl who is turning one! So a cake was in order to celebrate! You may recognize Miss "S" from those blue eyes of hers, she has had these amazing bluest blue eye since the day she was born. I had the pleasure of photographing her throughout her first year and it was so fun, I love my job!!

shannon -

She looks so pretty with her dress and cake! You are right, gorgeous eyes.

June 4, 2008 at 7:44 pm

elizabeth -

Oh So sweet happy birthday to her

June 5, 2008 at 4:40 am

Lisa W -

Wow, Amy! Awesome work. Those are some killer blue eyes. Love the family shot!

June 5, 2008 at 6:15 am

Patty Schmidt -

What a sweet little peanut, wow those eyes!!! You sure are lucky you get to capture beautiful photos of all of these adorable children!!!

June 5, 2008 at 7:18 am

Photography Playdate

Monday, June 2, 2008

I had a fun play date with a photographer friend of mine and her adorable girls. We decided to meet with our kids and see if we could get some pictures of us with our kids. As we Mom's are always behind the camera (which I much rather be!) then in front of it especially with our kids. We had a lot of fun and I was so glad to get some pictures done for her and I am excited to see what she captured of me and my kids.

Here's just a few of my favorites so far.

Also if you are looking for a photographer in the Appleton area check out Rebecca's work, she is amazing!!

I love these of them…..

lroah -

LOVE these of Reb!!!!!

June 2, 2008 at 8:20 pm

Reb -

I LOVE THESE! You rock, Amy I always love it when we get to spend some time together, but it’s even better when I get to photograph you your gorgeous children!!

June 2, 2008 at 8:30 pm

Jayme Tighe -

Beautiful family and gorgeous light! Nice job.

June 3, 2008 at 3:44 am

Patty Schmidt -

Beautiful girls! Love these, what great memories to have pictures of mom with her daughters!

June 3, 2008 at 5:21 am

shannon -

What fun pictures. I hope Reb posts your photos on her blog…. I’ll visit there next!

June 3, 2008 at 5:54 am

Jen -

I love the pix you took and also love the pix taken of you, Nick and Zoe. You are both VERY talented photographers. Now I have another photographers blog to stalk!!!

June 3, 2008 at 11:08 am

Jael DeYoung -

oh my gosh…look at Reb and her girls. These are wonderful Amy!!! How fun to have pictures like this….you know I don’t have a single shot of me with my girls. Reb will definitely treasure these FOREVER!

June 5, 2008 at 11:37 am

Alison -

These are so great! It’s fun to see Reb with her girls.

June 18, 2008 at 10:24 am

Happy Birthday

Monday, June 2, 2008

Miss "O"!

Oh… how you have grown. I really do love and feel very honored to be able to capture these milestones. Miss "O" is such a doll and this family is so fun to photograph. Thank for trusting me and not thinking I am crazy when I have a backdrop set up in my garage (garages have great light:) Here are some of my favorites, oh and those blue eyes!