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A Merry & Festive Season {Colorado Family Photographer}

admin — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 18:53:25 +0000

I adore this fabulously stylish family! Mom has a great eye and nailed the outfits and accessories to get the perfect festive vibe for the holiday season. And we lucked out with a light dusting of snow and a perfect golden Colorado afternoon. Temps were just chilly enough to encourage family snuggling but not turn us all into popsicles!

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.

Colorado’s Fab Five {Colorado Family Photographer}

admin — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 17:28:19 +0000

I don’t think anyone can deny what a fab crew this family of five is!

We had a trio of awesome kids…

Some fantastic local Colorado scenery…

And a beautiful, dramatic sky and lighting as the sun neared its setting time…

2016 Holiday Card Designs

admin — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 17:45:33 +0000

I’ve got some amazing new holiday card design offerings for 2016! Keep in mind that they are all completely customizable. . . want “Merry Christmas” instead of “Happy Holidays”? No problem! Want a dark green background instead of gray? No problem! All cards are flat, 5×7, press-printed cards on high quality paper, and they include envelopes!

Holiday cards are targeted for fall mini-sessions BUT I’m happy to design cards for you from a session earlier this year, just send me a note and we’ll get started. I also have a few mini-session spots available in Colorado during November – get in touch ASAP to grab one!

(Interested in past years’ designs? Find them here: 2013, 2014, 2015)

Fall 2015 Mini-Sessions {Colorado Photographer}

admin — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 20:13:52 +0000

I’m starting to feel settled in Colorado after our family move from California this past summer and am so excited that it’s officially fall — which means beautiful light, delicious pumpkin-flavored treats and family portrait season!

I’m excited to be offering family mini-sessions in California, Colorado and Montana for 2015! If you are interested in a session, please get in touch and I can give you more details about dates, locations and availability in each area.

At Home with the Fun Five {Los Angeles Family Photographer}

admin — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 05:17:50 +0000

I love meeting a family at their home for a photo session. Everyone is relaxed and personalities shine through when surrounded by the comforts of home.

I also love that we can incorporate things beloved by the family, and that we can go inside or out. . .

. . . and change outfits a few times. And maybe, play peek-a-boo with your big sisters

As this awesome family can attest, an in-home session is a lovely choice!

Welcome Back! {Los Angeles Family Photographer}

admin — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 23:27:40 +0000

If you saw my last post, you know I have hockey on the mind, which has been a theme in front of my camera lately. Just like the family in the previous post, this beautiful family also has a retired NHL player among its ranks! They spent considerable time in Los Angeles when Dad played for the L.A. Kings and now they’re back to stay. What better way to settle back in than to put our famous Los Angeles beaches to work in the backdrop of updated family pictures!

I have to take a second and give HUGE props to these awesome kids. . . to get the lovely morning light ideal for pictures, we met at the beach just as the sun was starting to come over the horizon. These kids were nice, polite, funny and really enjoyed each other’s company — a beautiful thing in and of itself, but before 7:00 a.m., well, I was very impressed!

Not only were the human kiddos happy, the furry one was, too!

Before their session ended, we had a chance to incorporate Mom’s idea of the kids wearing Dad’s old hockey jerseys. I love adding that personal touch to a session

Hat Trick {Los Angeles Family Photographer}

admin — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 01:13:36 +0000

I adore this family! This is the third time I’ve photographed them and it really was a charm! Mom always comes up with a fun theme or the perfect colors for their holiday cards… the pops of red this year are just perfect with the greens and blues of the ocean in the background. The gorgeous kiddos make my job easy!

I especially love how they always find a way to incorporate their passion for hockey (Dad, after all, is a former NHL player who spent several years playing for the L.A. Kings). The Kings surfboard was the perfect addition to a beachy holiday card from an awesome hockey family

2014 Holiday Card Selections

admin — Sat, 18 Oct 2014 03:52:50 +0000

I am very excited to announce my holiday card selections for this year! As always, designs are completely customizable, so we can change colors and wording to get exactly the look you want with your stunning images. This year, I’m especially excited about several of my card options that give you 2 choices of coordinating designs for the back. So, take a look, note your favorites and get in touch so you can see your perfect holiday card!

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

Montana Beauties {Los Angeles Family Photographer}

admin — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 23:27:28 +0000

There’s just something about Montana girls and Montana scenery. . . the glow of the light, the twinkle in the eyes. I was so happy to have these beautiful sisters in front of my camera again!

I last photographed them 3 years ago, and this is the sweet littlest sister. . .

If that seems a bit familiar, when I saw those purple flowers near the bench at our session I immediately thought of one of my all time favorite photographs, which happens to be of the very same subject, photographed in 2011!

While this time, 3 years later, there was still plenty of sweetness, there was also a bit more spunk and confidence. Certainly the mark of an upcoming 2nd grader!

Moving on to middle sister, who I feel an instant connection with, as a middle child myself

And finally, big sister, who I think has changed the most in the last 3 years, particularly if you only consider added inches. . . she measured up right next to me at 5’4″ and is just a hair away from surpassing her mother!

It was such a gorgeous evening and I was so happy to spend it with these lovely ladies!

Once a Runner {Los Angeles Family Photographer}

admin — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 00:42:23 +0000

… always a runner! A few years ago (thanks to Facebook!), I reconnected with one of my high school cross country teammates. It was fun to discover that nearly 20 years later, she is not only still running, she’s a mom to 5 amazing kiddos! She and her family have settled in South Carolina, and when my family made our annual trek to the beach outside Charleston, they made the trek to the beach and spent some time in front of my camera.

It was so fun to reconnect! I especially loved how they all take after their speedy mama, with smiles on their faces as they race across the sand! :-)

Sisterly Love {Los Angeles Family Photographer}

admin — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 16:58:56 +0000

This is the session that almost didn’t happen! Several months ago, the mom of these sweet girls scheduled this session for the end of June, which was right after I was returning from a family trip back east. The problem arose when I returned from my trip as scheduled, but my camera didn’t. It’s a long, sordid story that boils down to my bag of equipment staying on a connecting airplane in Atlanta when I did not. The good news is that, according to the airline, they think they found my bag and it is on its way back to me as I type. It’s been quite the 2 weeks without “my baby,” but thankfully a bright spot in that 2 weeks was having these two sweet “babies” in front of a lens (that was so graciously loaned to me by a friend!).

Super sweet sisters on their own, and even better together!

The love was also spread to “girl’s best friend”. . .

I think you can see why they were a “bright spot” for me!

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?!

The Phone Photography Project 2014 GIVEAWAY!

admin — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 04:11:17 +0000

Would you like to take even more amazing photos with the camera that’s always with you?

Now you can, with our brand-new workshop, The Phone Photography Project 2. Last summer, 32 instructors (including me ) brought you the original The Phone Photography Project, and it was a phenomenon! Our Instagram hashtag #bpcphonephotographyproject saw 15,804 posts from all over the world!

This year’s class is every bit as inspiring, but far more instructional. You’ll love the 250+ gorgeous photo examples from our 14 instructors (again, including me ) and 6 guest instructors. And you’ll be blown away by the before-and-after video tutorials that demonstrate our instructors’ favorite photo-editing tricks.

Get ready to learn…

That your phone camera is capable of much more than you think it is
That the right combination of photo-editing apps can take your pics from average to amazing
That a basic understanding of photographic principles is important—no matter what camera you’re using

Find more details and register for the class here: Phone Photography Project 2 ! AND. . . . I have 1 spot in the class to GIVE AWAY!

How do I snag that seat, you ask?

LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW and I’ll randomly select the winner at ~~10:00 p.m. PST on Wednesday, June 11th.~~ Entries closed. Winner selected! Congratulations Laura!

Want an extra entry? Head over to Instagram and follow me there. You can find me under “amyshertzer” and see a glimpse of my life. . . Instagram is my favorite place to share my iPhone pics and you’ll be able to share your images during the class there, too. Leave a second comment letting me know you found me over there and you’ll have an extra shot at winning!

A little birdie told me that a certain Ms. Erin Cobb might just have a little something to giveaway herself next Tuesday. Be sure to check out her infamous Ten on Tuesday post on the 10th!

Can’t wait to see you for this FUN and INFORMATIVE summer class! It’s going to be a blast, connecting with great people, picking up some great tips and taking some FABULOUS photos! Go HERE to to sign up now! (Note: if you’re selected as a GIVEAWAY winner, you’ll get your registration fee back.)

One last thing. . . if you missed last summer’s Phone Photography Project, you can catch up at your own pace by participating HERE.

See you in class on July 17th!

First Holy Communion {Manhattan Beach Photographer}

admin — Tue, 27 May 2014 16:48:56 +0000

I had the pleasure of photographing two beautiful girl, who happen to be best friends, on the occasion of their First Holy Communion. Such a special event and such a special bond they share. . . I was honored to capture it!

She’s a Star {Los Angeles Child Photographer}

admin — Sat, 17 May 2014 21:08:09 +0000

I’ve been on a bit of blogging hiatus the last couple of months but what better way to come back from that than with this little cutie?!

When she arrived for her session with her mom, I greeted her and asked politely if I could take her picture that day. She quickly said, “no” and buried her face behind mama’s leg, and then, less than a minute later she was sitting in front of my camera having the time of her life! I don’t know that it can get any cuter than this. . . I just adore three-year-olds!

I typically try to keep the “sneak peeks” to just a handful of images, but in this case, I just couldn’t help myself. . . even narrowing it down to this many was tough!

Like all good three-year-olds, she had her special lovey close by, and of course we had to get some shots of them together. . .

Sweet, happy, smart, funny and quite simply a lovely little girl — what a joy for me to spend some time with her! :-)