amanda grace images {the blog}

The "P" family sneak peek...... {Upper West side, NY Lifestyle photographer}

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:23:08 -0500

The "P" family is completely blessed with a sweet baby girl who has the most beautiful blue eyes and incredible head of hair! Get this baby into modeling because she is simply amazing!

We met up at their apartment on marathon day, while the runners were heading into the park we were doing our own sort of running..... with rattles, silly baby talk and lots of changing positions. Baby "I" was sleepy and we were trying to make the most out of the time she was allowing us:) I am pretty sure everyone needed a nap after our session!

I have to say that looking at these photos you would never know that she was as tired as she was.....

The "R" family...... sneak peek {amanda grace Tribeca, NYC, lifestyle photographer}

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:01:07 -0500

3 years and I can't get enough of this beautiful family! It is such a privilege to come back year after year to photograph the same family, I get to watch their children grow:) It is not a lie when I say that I have a special connection with all that fall on the other side of my lens and this family is no exception! (which makes it even more special that I get to keep coming back) Thanks for keeping me around you guys, I look forward to every november with you! and those beautiful & sweet little girls! Here is your super fast sneak peek... because I KNOW you can't wait!

PS: neither can I!

L & M tie the knot..... {pocono wedding photographer}

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 07:39:54 -0500

I was absolutely honored to be photographing the inaugural wedding at The Lodge at Woodloch. BUT I was even more honored to be photographing L & M's wedding!

L is the picture perfect bride... beautiful, elegant, bashful, genuine, sweet and so in love with her groom. M is tall, dark, handsome and so in love with L! The combination made for a beautiful union and day... I hope I can photograph their beautiful babies someday!

When I arrived to L's room before the ceremony she was telling me that the night before was quite the party. There was an awesome band and her dad was in full "bump" party mode. The "bump" is his signature dance move and I was so EXCITED to see it live later that day! Well I saw it and so much more. This wedding was filled with family, fun, dancing, Love and more dancing!!! Cheers to L & M... may you "bump" your way through life! (or skydive, both appropriate!)

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 07:39:39 -0500

C & W tie the knot @ Skytop..... {amanda grace images Pocono wedding photographer}

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:51:47 -0500

C & W planned their wedding from afar.... from colorado to be exact:) I can't imagine planning a wedding from across the country, let alone all of the details that were laid out so beautifully! Crystal (my assistant) and I always have a ball with bridal parties but I must say that this bridal party was an absolute blast! They were willing to do anything and laughed all the way through it:)

My favorite part of this entire day was that someone was really looking out for our bride... the weather threatened rain all day and right up until the outdoor ceremony the staff at skytop were busily checking radar. The music started and one by one the girls started to walk down the isle. By the second bridesmaid it had started raining and not that light soft barely there rain, it was a little more significant. People were starting to wonder if it would continue and then C started to walk and it completely stopped. Once she processed down the isle I am pretty sure everyone forgot about the rain and were so excited to see this event!

Cheers to C&W and may the rain always stop whenever you are around!

G & J tie the knot... {Clarks Summit wedding photographer}

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:42:16 -0500

There is nothing I love more than a backyard wedding! When you see this backyard you will know why I loved this one so much:) I met with G & J last spring at the proposed location to get a "vision" of what the day might look like.... when I arrived last saturday it was SO much more than I could have dreamed. Photo opportunities EVERYWHERE! Crystal & I had so much fun wandering around snapping away and of course watching these two display their love all day! In fact, the love was coming from every direction... family, friends and even their sweet pup, Cooper!

Congratulations and I wish you a lifetime of happiness!

D & M tie the knot.... {northeastern Pa wedding photographer}

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:48:07 -0500

This past saturday I spent the day shooting a beautiful wedding:) M & D had their day planned perfectly, no detail missed.... except the potential for rain I suppose! You never know how the bride and groom are going to react when they have an outdoor reception on a super rainy day! I think you will agree that the rain that fell around us went completely unnoticed to these two. The love and sweet glances between them all day long gave me goose bumps! I felt so honored to be there with them, in the rain, having the best time! Every guest at their wedding wore a smile from ear to ear and I think mostly because M has the MOST contagious smile you will ever see:) Thanks for inviting me to photograph your day and let the rain fall because I have never seen two people so happy and in love before!

Cheers!

The groom was gracious enough to text the vows to his bride so she could practice:)

The above cake was made in England by the groom's mom and brought here to enjoy... incredible!

A & M tie the knot..... {northeastern PA wedding photographer}

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:29:50 -0500

This was one of my hardest sneak peeks to date. This couple is so gorgeous and their day was so special that every image is an important part of the story of their wedding! A and I have been in contact for nearly two years and over those two years we have gotten to know each other very well. I consider her a friend and it was an honor to be a part of her beautiful day. Spending the morning with her sweet family and friends sealed the deal for me! A... I hope this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship:)

I arrived at the D family lake house to capture a few "getting ready" images....

love the hanger... each of A's girls had one for their dresses:)

* a few captured by Crystal Ketterhagen of the handsome groom...

and then the ceremony.... when the door of the church opened I could feel all of the love and all of the guests take a breath because A was so stunning!

Another great shot by CK of the exit as Mr. & Mrs....

Flowers by Central Park Flowers!

* all catering, including cake by The Epicurean Delight!

Congratulations to a beautiful couple! Thank you for giving me the honor of capturing your day! xo

Amazing Team of vendors:

Florist: Central Park Flowers http://centralparkflowers.com/weddings/ Incredibly talented and creative!

Wedding Coordinator: (who kept things moving all day without flaw): Danielle Pasternak

http://dpnak.com/

Catering: The Epicurean Delight

The Scranton Cultural Center: http://www.scrantonculturalcenter.org/

And Thank you to my second shooter: Crystal Ketterhagen:)

babies to blog.... meet Mr. C! {northeastern Pa, NJ newborn photographer}

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 08:46:59 -0500

When mama "M" asked me to come to NJ to take photos of her sweet bundle I was so honored and excited! I already knew how beautiful mama was and I began imagining how beautiful baby was going to be..... and he is! Mr. C slept for most of our shoot and I must admit I left hoping that he would sleep like that at night for his sweet and tired parents! Those first couple of weeks of parenthood are the most amazing and also the most exhausting.... although I imagine the teenage years may be sleepless as well!

Cheers to a beautiful baby boy and an old friend:) xo

spring necessity.... {amanda grace images}

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:12:04 -0500

While there may still be a chill in the air and snow on the ground... I am 100% thinking about spring and summer! I wanted to share a great product that was recommended to me by a mom I trust!

sunscreen wipes... We used them on Myles during our trip to mexico this winter and fell in love with the product. Great coverage and super sensitive for our sweet babies!

The best price I have found is on amazon, obviously:)

Enjoy!

http://www.amazon.com/MD-MOMS-Babysafe-Sunscreen-Towelettes/dp/B0045NJLSA/ref=pd_sim_ba_2

winter blues.... {amanda grace images northeastern Pa lifestyle photographer}

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:48:16 -0500

Do you ever get the winter blues? I do and I find it totally acceptable in the WINTER months.... but today is March 23 and the snow just keeps on coming.

Hope the sun melts it all fast!

super moon... {amanda grace images}

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 16:26:17 -0500

so after a long day with wild man myles and a family dinner with 6 kiddos under 8 years old, I get a text from my brother in law Vince to get out side and take a photo of the super moon. Myles had just gone to bed and I had just kicked my feet up on the ottoman with a book. I hesitated and then said to my husband, "OK. let's go outside and see the super moon but I am not setting up my tripod for a long exposure. I will get what I get..."

The moon was incredible, even through the trees. The photo I took more resembled how I would have seen it had it been this morning (with blurry eyes and a tired mind) after the dreadful night of dogs barking and myles crying that can ONLY be bc of the super moon.

Caroline Rose is 3.... {Northeastern PA Children's Lifestyle photographer}

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 07:08:30 -0500

This sweet girl lights up my life! As you can see she has a BIG personality and is not afraid to show it! Thank you God for blessing our family with this little spitfire!

PS: check out her dance moves:)

Tulum..... MEXICO!

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 07:04:58 -0500

I took a vacation last month with my husband, Myles and some awesome friends! We rented a house in Tulum on the beach for 6 days and then we went to a fabulous hotel in mayakoba for 3 nights.

Here are some highlights of Myles' first trip to Mexico:) I love vacation but I really love vacation with friends! xoxoxo

Myles Grady is 8.5 months old......{amanda grace images}

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:27:53 -0500

my little guy is growing so fast I wish I could press pause sometimes. Here are some fun moments.... his little face melts my heart!