: Announcements

Valentine’s Mini Sessions!!

Valentine’s Minis!!

February 2nd at Arbor Hills in Plano. $85/20 minute session/7 edited images

You will also be able to choose from a few Valentine’s cards if you want (if you don’t want cards, you can get 2 5×7′s). I’ll have more details/samples of cards up this weekend.

Slots start at 8:30am. PM me for more details.

I’ll also be doing them in Garland that same day, starting at 3:30pm. Both locations have the same “feel”, so it just depends on what time of day works for you!!

PM me here or email me at amy@amymathewsphotography.com to book your session. These are super cute for your kids to give out or just for a special treat for your family! Or for you to surprise your spouse with pictures of the kids.

January Bookings and Valentine’s Mini’s :)

Hello lovelies!

I am starting to book up for January. I am only working two weekends this month on only on Sunday’s. I am not available the last weekend of the month at all. So…. if you want to book, let me know! I am going to be in Deep Ellum next Sunday for a couple of session and I’ll be at the Arboretum the 20th for a morning session. I can still take a few more sessions at these locations, but I have the rest of those days if those locations don’t work for you.

I will also be posting Valentine mini’s for the first weekend in February (the 2nd and 3rd). Those spots will be limited, so if you know you want in on that, please PM or email me and I’ll make the spots available to you first before posting here.

Thanks again for all your support through the years! ♥

The Olivia Act

We all know about the horrific school shooting that took place in Newtown, Connecticut.  Right before Christmas, I heard about a photographer who had heard a story out of Newtown and was inspired.  The story was about Olivia, one of the young victims.  Her family had hired a professional photographer for a family session just before they were struck by tragedy.  Can you imagine what those photos mean to them today?  They have become worth more than all the money in the world to them.

From this story, a photographer (who has remained anonymous), started The Olivia Act.  A simple idea that in honor of young Olivia, photographer might offer a free session to a family that may not otherwise be able to afford it.   It’s such a simple thing, but could mean more than we’d ever know to a family.  This one simple idea went viral on Facebook.  With photographers all over the world taking nominations and donating sessions to families.  What an amazing testimony to how one act can change the world!

I knew immediately this was something I wanted to offer and a simple way that I can give back in honor of those in Newtown.  I posted on my Facebook page, asking for nominations of families.  I received 4 nominations. I’ll be honest.  I had hoped for more.  I was a bit disappointed at first.  But, each nomination was a family that was so deserving and their story touched and moved me.  So, I’ve decided not to draw names, but to offer a free mini session to all 4 nominees.  I will be emailing out a gift certificate to the person who nominated the families, so that they can let them know they won.

I look forward to working with these families and getting to know them better.  I am quite sure that I will be the one receiving more from this experience than I could ever imagine.

New year, new update! *Expired*

I know, I’m a horrible blogger!  I have no excuse except that I’m a really good Facebooker! lol  I’m good at updating my fan page, not so good at updating the ole’ blog here…   But it’s a new year!  I’m vowing to do better, I promise!

I have updated my portfolio page though!  So, check out some of the cuties who personalities I’ve been fortunate enough to capture the past few months!! <3

I’m also running a Valentine’s Day Mini Session special on January 30th.  Praying for semi warm weather that day, as the shoot is in your choice of two awesome locations, Prather Park in Dallas or Deep Ellum!!  Should be lots of fun!!  I’m limiting the number of sessions, so be sure to book yours today!!

I’ve also updated my price list for 2011!  I’ve added a couple of great packages and am working on a few more.  So make sure you check that out as well!

All in all, I’m so excited to see where 2011 takes A.M.P!  That you all for making 2010 such an awesome year , welcoming me into your families and allowing me to capture your special moments and memories!! <3

New Location! *Expired*

A friend told me about a new development that opened up in McKinney near her.  It looked awesome online and I finally had a chance to head out there today.  I’m in love!! <3  It is so awesome, so many little areas to use. *sigh*  I have a session there tomorrow morning and I can.not.wait!!  So, get ready and start booking your Christmas sessions!!  Your cards will rock!

Here’s a quick one of two of my kids.  I was so excited about the location, I had to make the ones awake pose for me!