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Magic Hour {Colorado Family Photographer}

admin — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 18:01:25 +0000

The magic hour… also referred to as the “golden hour,” is one of my favorite times to photograph a family. While “golden” is an appropriate name for this time of day, I think “magic” fits even better. The beautiful glow of the landscape creates a truly magical scene for a family portrait session.

3 + 1 more on the way = Love {Los Angeles Family Photographer}

admin — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 18:14:29 +0000

I met this soon-to-be family of 4 on the beach one morning, and boy did we have fun!

And this handsome guy. . . he’s going to make a fantastic big brother!

Sweet Baby Love {Los Angeles Newborn Baby Photographer}

admin — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 05:20:26 +0000

“A daughter is one of the most beautiful gifts this world has to give.” – Laurel Atherton

Precious, sweet and so very loved, it was an honor to capture this beautiful family and their new little babe.

So few words are needed when the pictures tell the story

The Montana Sessions – Fall 2014 {Bozeman, Montana Photographer}

admin — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 05:00:46 +0000

I am thrilled to be coming back to Bozeman again this fall for photo sessions from October 9th – 14th! Even though I’ll be here for a limited time, it will be jam packed with sessions and I will be sure to get your family in front of my lens while I’m in town!

Please get in touch to secure your spot! amy@amyshertzerphotography or (424) 261-2691

2014 Fall Los Angeles Mini-Sessions!

admin — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 22:30:03 +0000

I am thrilled to announce my fall mini-sessions for Los Angeles! I’ve got 5 6 time offerings and 4 different locations to choose from this year (I added a new date – see below!)

Dates & Times

Sessions will be available in 20 minute increments on these dates:

Sunday, Oct 5th @ El Segundo Beach
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Saturday, Nov 1st @ Redondo Pier
7:20 a.m. - 8:20 a.m.

~~Saturday, Nov 1st @ El Segundo Hidden Park~~ – BOOKED!
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, Nov 9th @ El Segundo High School
6:40 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

~~Sunday, Nov 16th @ El Segundo Beach~~ BOOKED!
3:20 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.

Added Date:
Saturday, Nov 22nd @ El Segundo Hidden Park
7:20 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.

Location, Location, Location!

Take a look at these amazing locations:

Special Holiday Collections

I’ve put together some special collections just for the mini-sessions! The $75 session fee includes a set of 25 custom-designed holiday cards. Add one of these awesome collections and you’ll be all set for the holidays! You can also purchase prints and other products from your session a la carte (see below for the link to the complete pricing guide).

Sessions will fill quickly, so please contact me as soon as possible to secure your time! amy@amyshertzerphotography.com

Familiar Faces {Los Angeles Family Photographer}

admin — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 20:20:16 +0000

I just got back from a big family trip (which I’ll post more on later), and while a good chunk of the trip was “vacation,” I was able to sneak in a little bit of work, too. And when your “work” looks like this, it really is actually quite fun!

This session was even more fun, because I first met this family about 9 years ago when we were all living in Colorado. The military scattered us our separate ways back in 2008 and we’ve stayed in touch via Facebook in the mean time. Of course, a few members of the family were mere twinkles in their parent’s eyes back then, which is why it was even more fun to catch up with them now while I was on the road in Pennsylvania!

We had an amazingly fun time together, which I think is evident by all these smiles. . .

What better way to end a sneak peek than with a little sibling love?!

A New Addition {Los Angeles Family Photographer}

admin — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 07:23:08 +0000

I had an absolutely amazing time with this family at their home a few weeks ago. They recently welcomed their third boy to the family and wanted to document all the love and excitement of these days.

With two big brothers (who really aren’t all that big yet, themselves), I knew I was in for a bit of wild time. But when this was literally the first image I took, I knew there was also magic in that wild!

Such a handsome trio of boys!

Who also happen to be sweet, kind, funny and loving, too. . .

I think it’s safe to say that this handsome new addition has landed in one pretty amazing family!

A sweet morning on the beach. . . {Los Angeles Family Photographer}

admin — Sat, 30 Nov 2013 03:45:12 +0000

I kicked off my fall mini-sessions here in Los Angeles with this sweet family. They were up bright and early so we could get the prettiest morning light on the beach, but their early alarm clock setting was worth it!

From little sister to big sister, the smiles were flowing. . .

. . . and a great time was had by all!

Baby Will {Los Angeles Newborn Photographer}

admin — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 16:50:17 +0000

I was so excited to welcome Will to the world. . . he’s joining an amazing family that wasn’t shy about showing how they feel about him!

Of course he’d give me a little smile. . . he knows just how loved he is!

Little Will also got to star in a few of his own images. We did those while big brother and sister were at school, however, because I don’t think they would have put him down if they were at home with him!

It was an honor to capture Will and his sweet, loving family!

2013 Los Angeles Fall Mini-Sessions – an extra date added!

admin — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 00:08:37 +0000

I am thrilled to announce my fall mini-sessions for Los Angeles! I’ve got 4 dates and 4 great locations in the South Bay for mini-sessions this year.

Dates & Times – UPDATE!

Here is my schedule for Mini-Sessions:

Saturday, Oct 26th @ Redondo Beach Pier
7:20 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. with sessions scheduled every 20 minutes

Saturday, Nov 16 @ El Segundo Beach
6:40 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. with sessions scheduled every 20 minutes

Sunday, Nov 17 @ Hidden Park in El Segundo
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. with sessions scheduled every 20 minutes

Sunday, Nov 24 @ El Segundo Beach
3:30 – 5:00 p.m. with sessions every 20 minutes

Location, Location, Location!

Take a look at these amazing locations:

Special Holiday Collections

Sessions are going to book fast, so get in touch A.S.A.P to book your holiday session! (Dates/times/locations don’t work for you? Get in touch, I have some additional — very limited — availability, but may be able to squeeze you in!)

2013 Fall Bozeman Mini-Sessions {Montana Family Photographer}

admin — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 00:09:55 +0000

I am so excited to have the opportunity to head to Bozeman again for family pictures this fall! I have the most amazing Montana clients and I just love coming back to photograph them year after year. This year, I’ll be in Bozeman from October 11th – 15th and will squeeze in as many sessions as possible!

I have set up mini-sessions for Saturday, Oct 12th in the morning at Lindley Park (near the library) and Sunday, Oct 13th in the late afternoon at the Sourdough Trailhead (off Goldenstein, near S. 3rd). I will have time for some traditional (in addition to more mini) sessions on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday as well.

Sessions will book quickly, so please get in touch ASAP to secure your spot. I can’t wait to see you!

Bouncing Baby Boy {Los Angeles Baby Photographer}

admin — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:51:22 +0000

I’m a sucker for a little boy with big ‘ol baby blue eyes (I have 2 such boys at home myself!). Put him in a super cute plaid jumper, and well, I’m a goner!

I think it’s safe to say Mom and Dad are goners, too. ;-)

They are such an awesome family. . . you can just feel the love. Such a pleasure to work with them!

2013 Summer Travel Sessions

admin — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 20:06:45 +0000

I am so excited to be traveling this summer and to have the opportunity to connect with and photograph so many awesome families!

My travels this summer are taking me to South Carolina and Montana and I’m taking traditional and mini-sessions in each location. I have a limited number of spots in each location, so contact me A.S.A.P. to grab your spot! amy@amyshertzerphotography.com or (424) 261-2691

Delightful {Los Angeles Family Photographer}

admin — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 05:24:32 +0000

I met this wonderful family on the Redondo Beach Pier a little over a week ago. They hadn’t done family pictures since the addition of their newest member, a handsome little now-4-month-old boy. Not that you need more reason than that, but Grandma was in town visiting, too, and it was a fun morning to get some pictures in the Southern California sunshine by the beach! We may not get the colorful foliage you find in other parts of the country during autumn, but when we have a good fall day, it’s downright delightful. And this day definitely goes into that category!

A beautiful family with 2 handsome little boys. . .

. . . just so much goodness to soak up!

All I Want for Christmas. . . {Los Angeles Family Photographer}

admin — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:47:55 +0000

. . . is my two front teeth! I just couldn’t stop singing that little ditty in my head as I edited this sweet family’s pictures. Isn’t she just Adorable, with a capital A?!

I love getting to capture that age. . . she’s got lots of personality, little self-consciousness and loads of cuteness. And to capture that time when their mouths have a few toothless gaps is so fleeting and precious!

Although, even though little brother has a full mouth of baby teeth, he’s just as adorable! I love, love his sweater romper!

It’s easy to see where those kiddos get their adorableness. . .

Such a sweet, loving, good-looking family!

Montana Gold {Los Angeles Family Photographer}

admin — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:11:47 +0000

Fall is one of my favorite times of year, especially in Montana. The countryside gets this beautiful golden glow, that is really accentuated as sunset nears. It’s a beautiful scene any time of day (or year), but autumn sunsets are downright breathtaking!

This family was the perfect group to end my first day of shooting in Montana. Aside from the gorgeous scenery, the 3 kiddos were pretty darn spectacular (and adorable!) too!

Pure Montana gold!

Sugar & Spice {Los Angeles Child Photographer}

admin — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 14:27:16 +0000

Do you remember the Mother’s Day Giveaway from a few weeks ago? Well, this lovely lady and her mama were the lucky winners!

It couldn’t have come at a better time, because Quinn celebrated her 2nd birthday just days after our photo session. I always think birthdays are one of the best times to document your growing child. As I know all too well with my own little ones, a lot can change in a year!

As is true with most 2-year-olds, we got a little bit of everything from dear Quinn during her mini-session — beauty, happiness, inquisitiveness, smiles, and uh-ohs. This is one of my favorites:

And a split second later, after she realized that she wasn’t really caught with her hand in the cookie jar, I got the sweetest little grin.

I love all of Quinn’s little expressions. . . and I know I’m not the only one. Her beautiful mama, of course, can’t get enough! I have to give a special thanks to Elizabeth at LooKs, etc Salon in El Segundo, who styled mama and daughter’s hair before our session. They both looked gorgeous!

Kisses to you both, deserving winners!

Celebration of Smiles! {El Segundo Portrait Photographer}

admin — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:20:33 +0000

I am so excited and honored to a part of the nationwide “Celebration of Smiles” charitable portrait event organized by the Professional Photographers of America (PPA)! Share your smile with me and we can help save a smile! On Sunday, April 22nd, I’ll be taking portraits to raise money for Operation Smile, an organization dedicated to treating children around the world who suffer with cleft lips, cleft palates and other facial deformities.

For a minimum $24 donation, you’ll receive the gift of:

a mini-portrait session
a gallery of 4-6 images to review
one 5×7 print of your chosen image
one watermarked web-sized digital file of your chosen image, perfect for sharing on-line

The mini-sessions will be 10 minutes in length at an outdoor location in downtown El Segundo on Sunday afternoon, April 22nd. It’s the perfect time to get an updated spring portrait of your child, or get an early start on a Mother’s Day gift for the most special Mom or Grandma out there, or get an updated facebook profile picture, or even a fresh corporate head shot! Babies, kids, teens, adults. . . all are welcome! And best of all, it’s a fun and meaningful way to help a great charity. 100% of your donation goes to Operation Smile. And for every 10 smiles photographed, we’ll save 1 precious smile — Operation Smile can repair a smile for as little as $240!

Contact me TODAY to book your appointment for April 22nd!

(424) 261-2691 or amy@amyshertzerphotography.com

Friday Favorites: Best of 2011 {Los Angeles Family Photographer}

admin — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:07:11 +0000

One of my resolutions for 2012 is to keep this blog a bit more exciting. And at the very least, I want to keep it more active! So, I’m rolling out one of my favorites, a “Friday Favorites” post. Since I shared some of my favorite personal images from 2011 yesterday, I thought it appropriate that today I’d share some of my favorite client images from 2011.

I can be notoriously indecisive, so picking just 1 favorite from each of my sessions was difficult. I’m sure if I went back through them all again, I’d end up with a completely different set of favorites. And you may notice (if you’re watching closely!) that a few sessions even have more than 1 image. Indecision, my dear readers. . . at least I’m honest with myself!

So, now, I present to you — in no particular order — a few of my favorite things:

Happy Friday! Have a great first weekend of 2012!

Baby Gus {Los Angeles Baby Photographer}

admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:13:28 +0000

One of my favorite visits while on my trip back to Bozeman Montana in October was to meet this little guy. I watched his mama’s belly grow larger all year, while her two older children bounded across the street to play with my two boys. He was due to arrive in late September, but with a move date of late August, I knew I’d miss his arrival. He ended up coming early, but still not until after our move to Los Angeles.

When I finally got to meet him he was 6 weeks old and a perfect little gentleman!

I love me some baby toes!

I can’t wait to see him again on my next visit to Bozeman. Maybe then I’ll even get to photograph him with his big brother and sister!