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    Spring is just around the corner!  That means wild flowers and tall green grass!  I am currently booking for March 2010 and beyond! 

    Can't wait to hear from you!

    Amy B.

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    amy@aboringphoto.com




Etsy Giveaway Winner Announced | San Diego, California Photographer

Monday, March 1, 2010

Holy cow spring has already hit North County San Diego and Southern California in general.  It’s  prime shooting time.  I have a few spots available in March and April and I think I feel a mid week special brewing just because I want to fill up every square inch of my calendar shooting in the beautiful tall grass, flowers and cloud dappled skies while I can.  Stay tuned and I will brew something up.  It’s going to be a good one. Just in time for Easter. So if you have been wanting family photos spring is.in.the.house!

SO…I had this little giveaway and I’m here to announce that Angie Warren is the lucky winner of one of my etsy shop illustrations! Congratulations Angie!  I’ll be contacting you to see which one you would like.

Thanks for playing everyone!!

See,  THIS  is what I’m talking about…..

This n' That

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Angie - Giant smile spread across my face – thanks dear!

Freida - Amazingly beautiful photo…

Jessica Claire Workshop | Orange County Wedding Photographer

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Loving all of the green grass in Southern California right now. It was perfect weather the other day at Jessica Claire’s workshop.  It was nice to get together with a like minded group of photographers, fellow headband fanatics and Ketchup fiends from all over the country. Certainly a great bunch of people.  Of course we all share that common thread of being photo junkies and it’s pretty safe to say we all had a great time and learned a thing or two. Drop dead gorgeous across the board with Styling by Duet Weddings,  flower arrangements by Kate from Flowerwild, and our super cute couple Lindsey and Braedon. You girls rocked it.

Thank you Jessica for opening up your studio and home to all of us and sharing how you roll so willingly and openly. Also,  Michael and Jeff  Norwood for the super tasty home cooked meal and Becker for making an appearance and being the character he is.  It was nice to see you all.

I am busting out all of the goodness in one post.  Enjoy!

Plates and glassware from Antrhopologie.

Cake by: Erica O’Brian

Pillows and Linen: La Tavola. Invitations: CEVD Flatware and cake table: Classic Party Rentals Spanish door, iron screen, Moroccan poufs:  Badia Design

SNEAK PEEK, Value Added, weddings, workshops

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ingrid - Wowie zowie!!! Absolutely gorgeous and perfect. What fun images. Loves your bride and groom and all the little details.

Michelle Henrick - Beautiful photos!!

wynona - SO gorgeous!

aboringphoto - Beautiful pictures Amy!! If you want something different, and not the same as everyone else,this is it!! I really like this. love Mom

deb schwedhelm - so beautiful! you go girl!!

xo.
deb

iyla e - I love the one of them sitting in the field – the one with her feet up. Love it, just love it!

shannon - nothing short of spectacular Amy. cheers friend!

trista - Beautiful! I love your detail shots! It was so fun meeting you this week!

Michelle Guzman - These are GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Leslie - OH MY!! I LOVE them all!

Vanessa M - With a talent like you behind the lens, I wouldn’t expect anything less than fabulous. And of course, you ALWAYS deliver. Love!

Braedon - You did so good Amy. Thanks for sending me a link. It was fun meeting you and being a part of Jess’ workshop.

oneshotbeyond - gorgeousness as always!

s h e r r y - These are AWESOME! I still gotta blog mine! :D

Katie Mokhlessin - Amy:
1. These are beautiful!

2. It is really weird that you took pictures of my wedding when I wasn’t there! A little Akward…

3. Are these people real? They are so adorable and btw I live for Anthropologie!

Hello Cherie | Cool Etsy Finds

Monday, February 22, 2010

The talented Miss Amanda in the house. I met her a few years ago when I took my niece and a gaggle of her girls out for senior photos up in Washington. She’s a budding photographer and just an all round creative bird. She paints, sews, draws and she goes to college in Idaho. She and I have become friends over the last couple of years I answer her photography questions when she has them and she injects good music intravenously into my system. It’s so fun to be inspired by friends. The other day I opened my mailbox to find a package with a stellar mix CD, the sweetest note ever and this super adorable head band modeled here by my pal Britt. Such a fun look for you B.

Not only is it super cute. It is totally cozy and with the perfect amount of stretch not to squeeze your brain out of your head. Pretty safe to say it’s a must have. Visit her shop Hello Cherie and grab a few. Ya, know….so you can be fashionable and send a girl and her cute boyfriend out for coffee and thrift store shopping.

…and while you’re poking around stop by and see my current give away.

It's Personal, in my opinion

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shannon - oh britt- such a beautiful photo of you! i LOVE this headband. cute on EVERYONE.

tara - SUUUUUUUUUUCH a great shot amy and britt.
Love your headbands Miss Amanda!

bridget@bridgetphoto.com - so so pretty. love. I want a headband bad.

Captured by Jess - Lovin’ the headband. Now I need Britt bangs to pull off the on-top-of-the-hair look…
The daisies in the crook of her arm rock too. ;)

stephanie - love that shot amy — beautifully framed and really just perfect! now, if only i could looks so fab in a headband like that.

Michelle Guzman - I love this image. The headband is super cute!

a boring idea i’ve had for a while | Etsy Give Away!

Sunday, February 21, 2010

It’s funny the things that stick with you. I am a little embarrassed to admit this but I used to sit in the back of my English class my senior year of high school and draw pictures for my friends. It was more interesting to me than reading and discussing Lord of the Flies, Shakespeare or effective writing skills. Yes, I should have paid more attention. Kids were stressed about SATs and I was bummed my red marker was drying out. My parents must have been so proud! What can I say I was hooked… I had the big fat pack of pentel markers accompanied by an aray of sharpies and I would go to town daily. Ya know…all your basic suedo hippy kids stuff to include Grateful Dead and Pink Floyd song lyrics, mushrooms, flowers, rainbows, fish, snails and other creatures. If I hadn’t graduated college with a 3.5 GPA I probably would never admit to all of this. Surprisingly I never got in trouble much. Talking. Yes. Drawing. No. In fact I can say my markers never once got confiscated. I think my teachers were just glad I wasn’t gabbing it up. I did my homework and went to class most of the time. I guess you could say this is when I really became interested in being an artist. During that same time I was also taking photo classes. The years passed and photography fell to the way side and I continued to have my nose in sketch books and began to paint. I had art school on.the.brain. and it never ceased. My best friend and I used to talk and talk and TALK about having a greeting card and calendar company. Pipe dreams? Maybe. I figure I am long overdue to put myself out there and with this super fantastic thing we call the internet and Etsy makes it all possible. I figure if anything it may buy Shryner’s food every month and maybe a bone!

Feeling naked here…. I am giving one or two of my creations away. Your Choice!

Leave me a comment and I will use the random number generator to pick a winner! This contest will go until February 28th. Only comments on the blog will be included.

This n' That, Value Added, contests

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Angela Wyatt - I love your new artistic venture, very fun for a child’s bed/playroom! Good luck with everything & I hope we get to add one of your fun masterpieces to our home. My daughter got her first piece of art in Crayola’s Scribble book, & has been drawing ever since and says your work is cute… she’s only four by the way! : )

Ryan - I like Love Grows, but I’m torn between that and “owl always love you”. I’m always a fan of the random. Nice artwork though. I guess I like simplicity as peacock and mr. whale certainly have more oomph to their design. I actually really like those too. And be sweet.. well I the color scheme is wrong for my kitchen. Sorry. :P

Lisa… - Kennedy says: ” I like the Owlie” he’s on my dancin’ shirt!!! Lololol

Lynita - You continue to amaze. I’m so glad you are tapping into your delightful talents. These are so, so fun. And the little bit I know you, so, so you. I hope this goes well for you. Way to take the leap – yet again!!

staci - I know you have plenty of other things on your plate but you should make these into cards! LOVE them. My favorites are the cupcake (my kiddos would die to have this one) and the Love Grows.

julie megill - super cute and fun good luck in your new ventures.

Maricar - Once again, I’m amazed at your creativity. Such beautiful work! I was the opposite of you in high school. Couldn’t draw well so I just gabbed it up. :)

Lala - oooo! I’ve always loved your drawings! sooo cute and fun..I love the peacock!

Leah - So cute! Way to be brave!!!

Janett - Ohmygosh!!! These are so cute! I want them for my room, my kids can fend for themselves! ;)

iyla - I’m glad you’re finally doing this. Love the peacock!

summer knobloch - oh my, they are all SO awesome! LOVE them! pick me, puleaaaaaze!!! :)

Captured by Jess - Congrats on taking the plunge! Here’s to a special treat or two for Shryner!

Melissa - OOhhh! I absolutely love your illustrations. They are so much fun! I would love to win one!

Amy - Okay, Amy…totally love these. You have done a really nice job! I especially like the Love and Owl pieces…

Nancy - Thank you for sharing your story, these are lovely and would look even lovelier in my home office. ;)

Leska McCall - Wow! You’re just *all kinds* of talented. You’ll go far with this methinks…

I love the love one.

Thanks for sharing.

Dana - LOVE your work, Amy ~ and I would LOVE to win one of these!! :)

oneshotbeyond - These are very cute! I don’t know how I would pick…Owls are one of my favorite things, but the Love raindrops is precious too!

Well, let’s see if I win and need to pick. Good work putting yourself out there on Etsy. I’ve been thinking about putting some of my homemade baby items on there too. I’ll have to see how you like it in a few weeks!

Leslie - Way to go Amy…I can’t wait to go check out your Etsy shop! You are so creative!

Rox - Love your work!!!

Jolene - So awesome! I would love just my pinky to be as talented as you are! WOW!

Jeff - very cute and creative, have a definite talent there :)

have to remember this when my daughters birthday comes around

Robert M - I’d love to see these developed as transfers or patches that could be ironed/sewn on to onesies and t-shirts. Love the art.

Kelley - I am absolutely loving the little whale! Too cute!

Cecilialjungberg@hotmail.com - You are way cool :)

Angie - Love these Amy. I’d be thrilled to win one!

Michelle - I want one for new baby’s room! Put my name in the hat please! : )

Sarah Vaniman - Love your work (photography AND other medium!).

ashley mcnamara - I got the headband and picture post mixed up! haha. :) I would love to win one of your fabulous drawings as well.

Grethel - Cute!!.. I’m off to check your Etsy shop!

Summer C. - I love these! Way cute!

Theresa K - Thanks for the contest! These are really cute and creative designs, but I think my favorite is the “Owl always love you!” Soooo cute!!

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Happy and In Love | North County San Diego Family Photographer

Monday, February 15, 2010

I can tell you right now I am going to have to come back with a part two for this family.  So many photos that I just love!  What a great way to spend my Valentine’s Day!

Lately I have found myself in soul search mode trying to further find my photographic voice. The holiday season is such a mad dash it’s been nice to take a small break and recharge.  With that I often find myself pondering… what makes me different than all of the other characters that do what I do?  I don’t want to be a picture taker where everyone stares into the camera lens and basically documents what you look like.  I want to record the little things, to have fun and let the kids just be themselves.  So, in an effort to stretch my wings a bit and step out of my box  we decided to approach this session without a plan.    I had a few ideas in mind for locations but had decided from the beginning that I wanted to go for something a little different.  A little looser. A little more…imperfect. A little more…real.

I was nervous.  I love the feeling of nervous.  Not of the distress sort but rather eustress and I’ll take it any chance I get!   As soon as I started shooting it fell away and  I knew that this family was something extra special.  For starters it turns out that this whole thing was dad’s idea.  How dreamy is that?!  He is also in the Navy due to ship out for a year long tour effective March 2010.  Sigh.  While I am not one to ever advocate war (because it gives me nightmares)  and don’t believe it solves anything I support those who make the commitment to serve our country. From the bottom of my heart THANK YOU for your service.

Friends & Family  – Say hi, show your support and give it up for this awesomely cute family.  30+ comments and I’ve got some goodies up my sleeve for them.

Nothing in this world beats the genuine laughter of two people in love.

Quite possibly my new all time favorite.  The kiss. The grassy knee. That smile in mamas closed eyes.

My guess is that these two lay like this often. TV perhaps?  The word candy fell out of my mouth and they both flopped down in this position with no instruction.  Too funny.

SNEAK PEEK, child, family

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Michelle - I love the last two especially! Beautiful Amy!

Lori - oh you got some gorgeous light there Amy! I am really loving that shot of mom & dad in the grass with the kid on dad’s back! I think that is just so great!

Leslie - Beautiful Amy…love them kissing in the grass! Looks like a super fun session!

Albos - Supermodel family. Love the pics, love the love that is emitting from you.

Lynita - The pictures are GREAT Amy!! We really enjoyed our afternoon with you. It was so great to leave a photo shoot still smiling. Who knew??? We’re looking forward to seeing the rest, but love the ones we have seen so far. Talk to you soon. Thanks for capturing some great moments.

Jessica - Love those pictures. Thanks so much for sharing the moment with us!

Carrie - Wow!!!!! Beautiful pictures, setting and family!

BJ - Wow…What great pictures! We loved looking at them! Can’t wait to see more!

Christy - These are great pictures! I love how you caputre the try essence of their family :)

Holli - Love the photos of your sweet family! These are really priceless and capture some precious moments. Thanks for sharing!

eugenia brotherton - Beautiful family, beautiful pictures! You really caught them. You have proven the point that portraits are works of art.

Jen - Gorgeous pictures! Every family should have something like this; especially to remember the kids when they are young!

Amy - Adorable pics!

Chellie - Love the pics! Looks like you all had a great time.

Uncle Larry - Amy, you not only captured their images, you documented their personalities. Nice job.

Angie - I adore the last one. Gorgeous.

Krista - I love that the photographer captured the “real” Aldrich family -playful, loving, natural. No poses or fancy props needed – you are all the photos need. Beautiful work, beautiful family.

wynona - Absolutely adorable images! Love.

Lauren - These are so cute… especially the last two!

Freida Hall - Tears in my eyes. Seriously. That grass kissy picture… with the stained knees too… LOVE THAT PHOTO! Beautiful Amy. Good for you for stretching yourself!

Thank you for your service Mr.

Nicole - Wow! Beautiful.

Heidi - Absolutely beautiful!!! I do hope you do a part 2 so we can see more pictures!

Paula Foster - What beautiful photos, priceless.

LaVonna - Great pictures! You can tell you don’t live where it has snowed~green grass in February. Love the casualness of the pictures.

Sara - I love these! Especially the one with the kiss in the grass. :-) Beautiful pictures.

Marquita - You did a great job catching the true personalities of my daughter, son-by-love, and grandsons. The whole family will enjoy these pictures of them for years to come.

Tammie - Those are absolutely beautiful!! :)

Jessica - Oh, these are so great. These moments are priceless. Thank you for capturing them for my friends. I know they were truly blessed.

Lisa - Wow – these are truly outstanding and unique portraits. I’m ready to book my session! Well done, everyone!

Lanissa - I must have these last 2 photos for sure! Amy, thanks for making this shoot fun for the family & for taking such great photos! We might actually get them to take some more someday :)

Dwight - Great pictures of my Grand-squirms

Susan Agins - Hi – They are very cute pictures and I would like a few copies.

Barbara - These are just wonderful. What joy and love you have captured!

Amanda - These pictures are so great! Adorable!

Michelle Guzman - They are all beautiful, but my favorites are the last two! They are just gorgeous!

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