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Over the Rainbow {Bozeman Montana Nature Photographer}

 

It’s no secret that I love Montana.  I’m a mountain girl at heart and it’s just so beautiful here.  While I love photographing people, especially capturing that connection in families, I also love capturing the beauty of the world we live in.  I take my camera with me almost every time I leave the house, but honestly I’ve been pretty uninspired the last few months.  I do love Montana, but I don’t love spring in Montana.  It’s just been grey and rainy and cold and not pleasant to be outside.  So I haven’t been spending much time outside.

Until about a week ago.

June is the month where we start seeing a glimpse of the gorgeous Montana summer.  Sometimes it’s only an hour-long glimpse, then it’s back to rain and wind and yuckiness for seemingly days on end, but those glimpses are just the bit of hope I need to get through.

And when I got this glimpse last week, it left me breathless!

A double rainbow over the Bridger Mountains of Bozeman Montana.

This is the Bozeman I love.  The lush green grasses, the snow-capped peaks, the blue sky, the character in those clouds. . . the double rainbow was just the cherry on top!

Gina - June 21, 2011 - 4:31 pm

Beautiful picture Amy!

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Fly Girl Winner {Bozeman Commercial Photographer}

Congratulations Keri Jarvis!!  You can pick out your very own Maddy Bag for 50% off!   I’ll send you an e-mail with all the details.  Thanks everyone for participating!  Happy Friday and have a fantastic weekend:-)

FlyGirl - June 17, 2011 - 10:31 am

Love all the comments, thanks everyone! Use code BLOGFAN at http://www.Flygirlbags.etsy.com for 10% off your order! Offer expires August 1, 2011.

amyshertzerphotography - June 18, 2011 - 7:20 pm

Thanks so much, Connie! I know you’ll have some VERY happy customers because your bags really are fabulous!

Keri Jarvis - June 20, 2011 - 2:29 pm

Thanks so much for the certificate. I cannot wait to pick out my bag. God knew I needed a new bag. :)

Keri Jarvis

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Dog Days of Summer {Bozeman, Montana Photographer}

It doesn’t quite feel like the “dog days of summer” yet here in Montana, but since school is officially out, it’s the second half of June, and we have had some days warm enough for t-shirts, I’m going to go with it.  I was completely inspired by fellow photographer Amy McMaster’s  quest to document her own family’s “dog days” weekly over the course of the summer.  So I thought I’d join in!

Here, my 4-year-old, bathed in afternoon sunshine, gleefully played catch with Daddy in the backyard. . .

A boy plays catch in his backyard on a sunny summer day in Bozeman, Montana.

 

 

amymcmasterphotography - June 17, 2011 - 9:52 am

ha! great capture! and his shades are super awesome. :D

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Fly Girl Designs {Bozeman Commercial Photographer}

Last month, an old friend from college contacted me about doing a photo shoot with her line of custom, hand-made bags.  She’s a mom to 3 boys, a part-time pilot in the Air National Guard, and a very talented seamstress.  When she couldn’t seem to find the perfect bag for her own busy life, she took the sewing machine and created her own.  Soon after, Fly Girl Designs was born and now you, too, can get one of her amazing bags!

A model-call went out and I ended up meeting with some fabulous moms in downtown Bozeman for our photo shoot.  I’m so excited to share the results and to show off Connie’s fabulous bags!  The best part is that you have a chance to get your very own Fly Girl bag for 50% off!  I have one voucher for half off a bag of your choice to give away. . . you’ll find out how you could be the lucky recipient at the bottom of this post!

Amy Shertzer Photography photographing Fly Girl Red and Black Diaper Bag

I love how she combines not only multiple fabrics, but she can also incorporate leather.

Amy Shertzer Photography photographing Fly Girl blue and brown tote-style Diaper Bag

Amy Shertzer Photography photographing Fly Girl brown and orange purse.

Amy Shertzer Photography photographing Fly Girl brown and orange purse.

Amy Shertzer Photography photographing Fly Girl brown and orange purse.

Amy Shertzer Photography photographing Fly Girl purple bag that could be a purse or diaper bag.

Amy Shertzer Photography photographing Fly Girl purple bag that could be a purse or diaper bag.

Amy Shertzer Photography photographing Fly Girl purple leather hipster-style bag.

Amy Shertzer Photography photographing Fly Girl purple leather hipster-style bag.

Amy Shertzer Photography photographing Fly Girl purple leather hipster-style bag.

Amy Shertzer Photography photographing Fly Girl pink and black camera bag.

In addition to the fun styles of bags you saw above, Fly Girl Designs also offers a collection of bags made out of recycled Air Force flight suits.  I think this is uber-creative, and something that any Air Force member or spouse would love!

Amy Shertzer Photography photographing Fly Girl Flight Suit bag collection.

Amy Shertzer Photography photographing Fly Girl Flight Suit hipster bag.

Amy Shertzer Photography photographing Fly Girl Flight Suit purse.

Amy Shertzer Photography photographing Fly Girl Flight Suit tote bag.

Amy Shertzer Photography photographing Fly Girl Flight Suit tote bag.

Amy Shertzer Photography photographing Fly Girl Flight Suit tote bag.

So, here’s your chance to get 50% off your very own custom-designed, hand-made Fly Girl bag . . . check out the Fly Girl Designs website.  Take a look at the “Products” page and the “Fabrics” page then leave a comment on this blog post telling me which bag, and in which fabric, you would love to own.   It’s that easy!  On Friday June 17th at 8:00 a.m. MST, I’ll randomly select one of the commenters to win the 50% off voucher and then you can get your amazing bag at a great discount!

Cindy - June 13, 2011 - 1:55 pm

I really, really, really want a flightsuit tote. Those are SOOO cute!!! Beautiful pictures Amy. Totally jealous I wasn’t in the photoshoot! ;)

Beth - June 13, 2011 - 2:06 pm

Leyla in Modern Love! Beautiful bags, and beautiful photos!

Michelle Haught - June 13, 2011 - 2:31 pm

I want the Maddy bag with Modern love and brown leather on the outside and bright buds on the inside!! Love these!

Rab - June 13, 2011 - 2:39 pm

Great photography Amy. No surprise they asked you to represent them. You really captured the Bozeman lifestyle.

Keri Jarvis - June 14, 2011 - 7:29 am

I love the Maddy Bag, it would fit my camera too. I like the Amy Butler fabric – Lotus – Morning Glory. That would be an awesome bag for my crazy life.

Thanks

Sara Cooper - June 14, 2011 - 8:28 am

Wow!!! Some awesome talent came out of that ‘college’, huh!? I love the Leyla bag, Alexander Henry’s Mocca with chocolate leather — if I don’t get the discount, I’m still probably going to order it! ;-)

kristen reed - June 14, 2011 - 9:09 am

LOVE THE MADDY BAG with morning glory fabric. These are amazing photographs of an awesome product! LOVE!

Martha - June 14, 2011 - 10:59 am

Great product photos Amy. Unfortunately I can’t decide what I like. I like the Leah Tote and Mollie Hipster in Wood Fern Nickel, Black Houndstooth, Illusions and the Mocca!

lindsaykphotog - June 14, 2011 - 11:47 am

Amy you are a great product photographer! It looks like ads in magazines! If I was haveing another baby I would want one of these. Seriously great captures!!

Stacey S - June 14, 2011 - 11:48 am

Love the bags and your images!

Deanna - June 14, 2011 - 2:01 pm

Oh so hard to decide I like both maddie and leyla! And way too many prints!

J.J. - June 14, 2011 - 7:07 pm

Oh gosh, I was just saying this week “I HATE MY PURSE!” because it just does not suffice. So I’m officially throwing my name in the ring because the MADDY BAG just the way it’s pictured is just my size and so gorgeous. And if I win I promise to advertise to all the mommies at the park:)

Kirsten Porup - June 14, 2011 - 9:10 pm

Love the pics! I love the new hipster bag in modern love/bright buds. Nothing better than an across the body bag when chasing after little ones! :)

Christine Hsieh - June 15, 2011 - 4:21 am

Great bags! Nice!

Lee-Ann - June 15, 2011 - 6:28 am

I love these bags! I have been looking for something like these for so long! I love both the Mollie and the Maddie equally. With the Joel Dewberry fabric. Amy – you did a great job photographing for these!

Michelle Sidles - June 15, 2011 - 7:16 am

Those are REALLY cool!! I love the one that has the fabric & leather combo. So chic. :)

tamsen - June 15, 2011 - 7:24 am

wow- gorgeous bags! i love the ones with leather and the ones made from flightsuits are genius!!!

Ashby - June 15, 2011 - 9:42 am

Those are darling bags! I love the Maddy bag. I could totally see myself with one of those!

Wendy - June 15, 2011 - 10:39 am

I love the bags! What a lovely job she did making them and what a wonderful job you did staging the shots to show them off to their best! Great combination of the two of you working together! :)

Susie - June 16, 2011 - 3:51 pm

I’m a bag fanatic! Love love love the Maddy bag in the Mocca fabric and leather. I’d want to talk to her to get her honest opinion about the fabrics, I must admit. I trust designers and their products – they usually know better than I do!

Michelle Barbeau - June 16, 2011 - 5:27 pm

Adorable bags and great photos Amy!

KellyQ - June 16, 2011 - 8:15 pm

These are adorable! Love the Mollie hipster with Mocca and brown leather!

Tiffaney Watts - June 19, 2011 - 10:55 am

I love them… the bright colors makes them look so fun. I really love that second picture.

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Fly Girl Sneak Peek {Bozeman Photographer}

I recently had the fabulous opportunity to work with an old college friend, photographing her line of custom, hand-made Fly Girl Designs bags.  10 bags, 5 mama models, 8 little ones and 2 separate days downtown resulted in some super fun images.  I have a tiny sneak peek of one today. . .

A mother and her son wait on the corner in order to cross the street.

. . . but be sure to check back next week, not only for more fun images, but for a chance to win a voucher to get your very own Fly Girl Designs bag for 50% off.  Details coming Monday!

Happy Weekend everyone!

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Michelle Haught - June 10, 2011 - 10:31 am

I can’t wait to see more pics and design my own bag!

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