Milky Dreams.

Milky Dreams. A Model Call.

I am a huge supporter of breastfeeding. For me, it was one of the best parts of mothering my littles. I knew as soon as I found out I was pregnant that I would breastfed my children. It’s not just about milk; it’s about that little face looking up at you with big, trusting eyes and the bond you create during those sweet moments together. 

But I also realize there are Mama's who can't breastfeed.  Maybe their baby was adopted, maybe Mama's milk never came in or breastfeeding simply wasn't a fit for their family.  I can only imagine with the recent public outpouring of support for breastfeeding, that formula feeding mothers may be feeling left out, shamed  or have anxiety over not breastfeeding. 

While I wholeheartedly support the breastfeeding movement, I don’t want to alienate formula feeding mothers either.  

And with that, I have decided to do a photo project celebrating the beauty and bond of simply feeding our babies.  It's a no shame, no judgement kind of project.  Let's face it, all our babies are healthy and loved regardless of how they're fed.

Together we can help more mothers overcome the shame, judgement and challenges that come with both ways of feeding.

If you live in the Central PA area and are interested in being a part of this project, please fill out this form and I'll be in touch. The form can be found by clicking Milky Dreams Project Application or follow this link https://form.jotform.com/60334563739157

If you have any questions, please contact me at gypsytree@windstream.net or on my Facebook page.

xoxo
Amy ♡

A Birth Session GIVEAWAY

Free birth photography, is there such a thing? Well for one lucky person there is. I have decided to branch out from my regular newborn photography sessions and start offering birthing sessions and I am giving away a session to one lucky person!

So what is birth photography? When I talk to most people their response is ewe, gross, why would you want photos of that? Well my response is, why wouldn't you? Then I explain what exactly birth photography is. If you have had a baby you know that those memories of the day they are born fade, and you are left with a few mental images of that first time you hold that little miracle in your arms. Birthing sessions are not about capturing the “mess” of birth, they are about capturing those special intimate moments, those memories that fade over time. It is about capturing each little detail, that first breath, the first time you see and hold that little person that has been growing inside you, that first moment when a couple becomes parents, when a boy becomes a big brother, when a girl becomes a big sister, when a Mother becomes a Grandmother. Who wouldn't want moments like this to cherish forever? I can tell you after having two children that I fully regret not capturing the day I brought my children into this world.

So now that I have hopefully changed the way you think about birth photography, I want to tell you about what I am looking for. I am looking for someone in the Central Pennsylvania area {Clearfield, DuBois, Altoona, State College} that is due within the next few months and who is preferably birthing somewhere that will allow me to be there during the birth and capture all of these beautiful memories. The session will be completely free and you will receive the images from the day with printing rights {a $400 value}. All I ask in return is that I can use a select few images in my portfolio. If this is something you are interested in please contact me through my website or Facebook page for full details. If you know anyone who would love this opportunity please be sure to share this post with them!

Also, I'm offering $100 off ALL Birth Sessions booked by March 1, 2015!!

READY. SET. GO!

xoxo
Amy

she's one | baby photography

i have been photographing this sweet little princess since before she was even born.  i've had the privilege to watch first hand as she grows and changes over the first year.  not only through sessions but first-hand as well.  i'm kinda sorta super lucky since she's part of my family.   seriously, could she get any cuter??  doubtful!  not only was she cute, she was so happy!  it was so so hard to choose which photos to share with you all…

xoxo
amy

the kester family | family photography

he may only be three months old, but sweet wyatt handled his session like an old pro.  and his older brother conner?  yeah, absolute cutie patootie.  it was a super laid back, country bumpkin sesh and this fam was as fun to work with as they come.  plus, they *adore* that baby boy of theirs, and that means i had the easiest shoot I could ask for.  just let them love on each and click the shutter…not too shabby!  add in grandma, aunt and great grandma & grandpa to the mix and you have an amazing family sesh jam-packed full of love!

ps...you know as a lover of cowboy boots myself, i adore this first shot.  and mama's boots?  yeah, i want them.

xoxo
amy

noah & bentley {weekend mini session}

this weekend i had the sweetest mini session with bentley and his big brother noah...bentley was so cooperative, even though he had darn hicups nearly the entire time...

big brother noah was so proud of his baby brother and had to make sure i wasn't mistreating him...and he had to run over a few time to give bentley kisses...

noah has the most beautiful big eyes...

i LOVE this shot, total typical (almost) 2 year old...

xoxo
amy

sweet trinnity

i spent last evening with the sweetest little chunk of baby ever, miss trinnity...her mother and i have been friends for quite a few years and it was such a joy to get to spend the evening with her and her precious girls...and honestly, i'm fairly sure trinnity is THE best baby ever...trinnity sure loves her big sister saigeryann and smiles sooo big as soon as she sees her...

saigeryann

xoxo

amy

natalie

this is my sweet niece natalie...i was so happy to have a little photo session with her when we were in new york visiting family this summer.  is there anything more precious than little baby feet?

i just adore this picture of my grandma holding natalie...and natalie looking up at her...so sweet!

natalie has the brightest red hair, just like her mama.  such a sweet little thing...

xoxo
amy