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February Craft w/ AmyP

February is always a fun month to get creative with gifts.

Pinterest is a great go-to for crafts and gifts.

One of my most favorite crafts that I gifted myself was silhouettes of each one of my children.

This is a pretty easy craft and you only need a few items.

You will need the following:

Printer

White card stock paper

Black acrylic paint

Paint Brush

Camera – phone camera works

Scissors

A colored sheet of paper of your choice

Take a picture of your child’s side profile in front of a sunny window or a solid color wall/door.

You will want to print out this photo – it is completely up to you on the size that you print.

(I chose an 8×10 photo for an 11×14 frame) but smaller photos are so cute too and make great ornaments.

Once the photo is printed, you or your child should flip the photo over and paint the back of the photo (so paint the entire white page.)

Once the black paint has dried, flip over the page which shows the photo of your child, and now cut out the outline of your child.

You can then flip now flip the photo again and here’s your silhouette.

You can glue or tape the silhouette to the colored page, write their name and date it. Then you can frame it.

A Year in Review – 2017

Thank you!!!

Thank you all so very much for an amazing year! It’s been such an amazing experience to be invited into some of the sweetest moments. You’re all such great parents with the best babies and kids!

I have a lot of things up my sleeve for 2018 and I hope you’ll join me for another year of making beautiful memories to last a lifetime!

New Year’s Resolutions w/ AmyP

December 29, 2017

New Year’s Resolutions w/ AmyP

Most everyone have a few resolutions for the New Year.

But, normally, we plan them for just ourselves.

But have you ever had a New Year’s resolution for your family?

After researching them and talking with my family, we have decided to plan a few for our family.

Here are a few that I have found to get you started…

– Get Outside More – unplug from life and be adventureous. Step outside and soak up nature.

– Be a Gracious Family – a grateful family = a happy family

– Record Life – live life but also take photos, capture those memories and share those memories.

– Read Together – I love this one and stole this one. Is there a better bonding time?

– Schedule a weekly game night – speaking of bonding, this is a great way to be silly together and have fun.

– Eat and make healthier food together – healthy families are happier families

Wishing you all a Happy New Year!

Hudson Ray / Birmingham Newborn Photography

December 12, 2017

Hudson Palmer Ray

Beautiful Mom Shellie and her adorable newborn Hudson came into our studio for a Newborn Session.

It was such a pleasure meeting them both.

Hudson is an angel!

He loved being so close to his Mom.

So content and happy in her arms.

He is so handsome.

He love being swaddled and snuggled.

Our studio basket provides a perfect place for our special clients.

Isn’t Mom absolutely stunning.

Look at that beautiful head of hair!

I told you he was a little angel.

Love that sweet little pout and how he is sleeping on his little hands.

Hudson was a a complete joy to photograph!

Snow Contest Winners with AmyP

December 10, 2017

What a fun contest!

I want to thank you all for a wonderful contest turnout. Wow, we are had so many amazing photos to choose from! It was a really hard job choosing just one so I picked two!

If you are announced as the winner, please email me at amyp@amypphotography.com to claim your price.

Our first winner is Lauren Allen Waites

We loved her entry of her son playing in the snow!

And our next winner is Chance Crocker.

His entry is his beautiful horse in the snow.

Thank you all again so much for playing along and sharing your Snow Pictures!!! They all were beautiful!

Please check back near Christmas for another contest!

(Be sure to like our fb and Instagram page for details on future contests!)

Alden Rahe / Birmingham Newborn Photographer

December 8, 2017

Alden Mitchell Rahe

Sweet clients, the Rahe family, was in the studio and I could not be happier.

I love this wonderful family. Anneharris, Kurt and CJ welcomed a precious bundle of joy, Alden.

I love capturing those adorable newborn yawns.

Our studio is the best place to take a sweet slumber.

We try to please our lovable little clients – we will swaddle them and provide a cozy place to lay their heads.

Big Brother, CJ, is in absolute love with his little brother.

I envision many years of fun for these two guys – best friends for life.

Fabulous family of Four!

Family heirloom quilts provided a beautiful and comfortable backdrop.

Mr. Alden, you were a joy to photograph!

December is here!

December is a great month for crafts! My month is filled with crafts and baking with my children. I love crafts but my favorite crafts are the ones that I can reflect back on… this has to be one of my favorites:)

Handprint Holidays

You can paint this on anything but I have this on a plate and will you directions for a plate.

You will need the following for this craft:

– acrylic paint

– brushes

– baby wipes

– a glass platter or plate

We used brown paint for our reindeers and green for our trees. So their hands were reindeers who are tangled up in Christmas lights and a little ones foot is perfect for a Christmas tree.

You can definitely change it up. I have seen angels painted using feet and trees made with hands. I just thought this idea was cute.

*remember, if you do not like your design – you can simply wipe it off using water and start again.

Once you finished your ceramic plate – set the paint by baking the plate in the oven at 300° Fahrenheit for 30 minutes. I suggest leaving your plate in the oven, turning it off and allowing the oven to cook down and then removing the plate.

I look at back at this plate and remember when they were this little. Best handmade craft ever. These are also really great gift for family members.

John Fargason / Bham Newborn Photography

November 8, 2017

John Lawrence Fargason

I loved meeting the Fargason Family.

Mr. John Lawrence and his parents came into the studio for his Newborn Session.

He was a complete angel.

This little guy really enjoyed sleeping.

Being wrapped up in our snuggly wraps helps our precious clients fall right to sleep.

Just look at his perfect little hands peeping out.

Our studio nest provided a sweet little place for him to nestle.

Who doesn’t love a knit cap? This little guy loves a hat.

How precious is this little guy!

What a lovely family of three!

John is so content being his parents arms.

I loved having them in the studio!

Huckson Cade Bush / Bham Newborn Photographer

October 31, 2017

Huckson Cade Bush

I have known the Bush family for quite some time now and I absolutely love them!

They have been in the studio many times – for Santa, maternity and newborn sessions.

Casee & Cade are welcoming their 2nd child to their family and they are back for Huckson’s newborn session.

He is a cutie pie!

This cuteness is definitely inherited.

Big sister, Rylee, is fabulous!

She is full of spunk and oozes cuteness.

She LOVES her little brother!

Rylee is always so happy with him in her arms.

Love this Family of Four!

Rylee impressed us all with her photography skills.

Here are some behind the scenes photos of Miss Rylee.

Thank you all for a fun filled photo shoot.

November Crafts w/ Amy P

October 31, 2017

November Crafts w/ Amy P

Now that November is here – Leaves are changing, the weather has finally cooled off and Thanksgiving is around the corner.

Thanksgiving is one of my most favorite holidays.

Gathering with family around the table and a huge feast.

We want to help make your holidays fun for the kids.

Here are some easy Thanksgiving crafts and tips….

Kids table – often times, the kids sit at their very own table. Why not put down some butcher paper and give them some crayons.
Or while at the table, they can create some festive crafts like

– A pinecone ‘I’m thankful for….” turkey – this may require help from a parent to help your child with their thankful things. But I love hearing what my children are thankful for.

– Fun headbands for each child – you can make an Native American headband or a Pilgrim headband. Super easy – you just need construction paper and glue or a stapler.

– Fingerprint Turkey – for those brave parents who want to get paint out, these are great! You can start a tradition and do these every year, and see how much your little ones have grown. Or you can give these out as a gift to your guests.

Our Year in Review 2017