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I’m a lifestyle photojournalist and wedding photographer based out of Memphis, Tennessee. I am so incredibly blessed to do what I love and meet awesome people at the same time! I’m married to the raddest geek you’ll ever meet and we have three fur babies who will lick you to death! (you’ve been warned)
I shoot strictly digital with nikon equipment and I am proficient with Adobe Photoshop CS5, that being said, I really don’t do much editing to my work! Feel free to lounge around the blog, or make your way to my website, I’d love to hear from you!
adorable three month old | jackson, tn infant photographerOctober 2nd, 2009Hey guys! It’s been a hectic couple of days for me! Dan and I closed on our house and we will be moving this weekend, so I wont be online for a little while to post any sneak peeks! =( Tre is an adorable three month old, even if he wouldn’t smile for us! hehe. [...] |
Hey guys!
It’s been a hectic couple of days for me! Dan and I closed on our house and we will be moving this weekend, so I wont be online for a little while to post any sneak peeks! =(
Tre is an adorable three month old, even if he wouldn’t smile for us! hehe. Our session went very well, and I can’t wait to get back together with Tre and his family for holiday photos!
Too too too cute! Right?!
purchasing a house!September 20th, 2009Hey everyone! It’s been a while since I posted a personal blog on here. Everything’s been so busy lately, though. My husband started his new job, but it’s in Memphis. The commute is taking a lot of gas and time, so what do we do to remedy that? That’s right! Move to Memphis. We close [...] |
Hey everyone!
It’s been a while since I posted a personal blog on here. Everything’s been so busy lately, though.
My husband started his new job, but it’s in Memphis. The commute is taking a lot of gas and time, so what do we do to remedy that? That’s right! Move to Memphis.
We close on the house we’ve decided to buy on October 1st, and here’s a couple of photos of it..(they were all taken on our phones. I promise I’ll get some better photos of it very soon!)
This is our house:
the living room! I LOVE the natural light in this house. And the fireplace aint too bad either!
Another of the fireplace, cause I love it that much!
This is our new kitchen. It has an island! Check (1) off my house must-have list!
The back yard. For the dogs to run!….and fall, according to Dan.
Needless to say, I’m excited! How did it feel when you bought your first house? (if you’re a homeowner) Were you as ecstatic as he hubby and I are?! I hope!
Peace-
Amber
P.S
This is the video of the week:
I almost shamefully admit that I like Miley Cyrus! She’s cute! I’m also in a twilight mood, and this is rumored for the “New Moon” soundtrack!
jonah grace | one year – cake smash | jackson, tn portrait photographerSeptember 10th, 2009Hey everyone! Today was a busy day. I had a session this afternoon with the most adorable little girl and her beautiful mommy! Then I had to make my way to memphis for a wedding consultation. It was really nice meeting Laura and her mom as well! Here’s a sneak peek from Jonah’s session: |
Hey everyone!
Today was a busy day. I had a session this afternoon with the most adorable little girl and her beautiful mommy! Then I had to make my way to memphis for a wedding consultation. It was really nice meeting Laura and her mom as well!
Here’s a sneak peek from Jonah’s session:
holiday 2009 | mini sessions | jackson and memphis, tn family photographerSeptember 4th, 2009Hey everyone! I can’t believe it’s almost time for holiday portraits again! I thought mini-sessions would be suitable for this, as we know how hard extra time is to come by! Each mini session will last no more than 45 minutes. I will edit the best 8-10 images from the session and upload the proofs [...] |
Hey everyone!
I can’t believe it’s almost time for holiday portraits again!
I thought mini-sessions would be suitable for this, as we know how hard extra time is to come by! Each mini session will last no more than 45 minutes. I will edit the best 8-10 images from the session and upload the proofs to an online gallery for you to view and make your selections. Those participating in the mini sessions will have 3 collection options available. All participants are required to purchase the smallest (Boughs of Holly) collection. Your $100 is due in advance to secure your time slot. Once your session is uploaded to your online gallery for previewing, you will also have the option of upgrading to one of the other 2 collections or purchasing additional ala carte items if you so choose. Please note that there are no substitutions allowed with these collections.
So anyone interested in this option please contact me and let me know your preferred date and time. Session times will be from 10am-2pm. Please make sure your children are fed and rested (if at all possible) prior to the session to better our chances of some happy smiles. For suggestions on how to dress your family for the occassion… email me! In the event of rain on either of the scheduled days of mini sessions, November 14th will be left open and available on my calender as a day to reschedule. If you are interested in booking… let me know ASAP! Space is limited!
Peace
-Amber
announcingAugust 29th, 2009Hey everyone! Unfortunately, I had to close the poll early. (for a few different reasons) I’m happy to announce that the official winner of our contest is entry #2, Jaime and Ron! Congratulations, guys!! I can’t wait for your wedding. -Amber |
Hey everyone!
Unfortunately, I had to close the poll early. (for a few different reasons)
I’m happy to announce that the official winner of our contest is entry #2, Jaime and Ron!
Congratulations, guys!! I can’t wait for your wedding.
-Amber
almost forgot! (music video sunday)August 24th, 2009This isn’t really a music video. It is a song though! I have a crazy amount of love for female rock bands. Evanescence, Within Temptation, Nightwish, Lacuna Coil, Paramore, Fireflight and Flyleaf..and solo artists like Tarja Turunen, Avril Lavigne, Kelly Clarkson, Hana Pestle and Megan McCauley. Check them out! I hope you enjoy the song. [...] |
This isn’t really a music video. It is a song though!
I have a crazy amount of love for female rock bands. Evanescence, Within Temptation, Nightwish, Lacuna Coil, Paramore, Fireflight and Flyleaf..and solo artists like Tarja Turunen, Avril Lavigne, Kelly Clarkson, Hana Pestle and Megan McCauley. Check them out! I hope you enjoy the song.
Peace and Love until next time
xoxo
-Amber
ohhh-ohh we’re halfway there!August 13th, 2009“Ohhh Living on a prayer!” Hey everyone! I told you it would take a while for me to write another personal blog, didn’t I? Well, here it is. I’ve been super busy lately…Of course, sessions keep me busy, and then during the week I watch twins, and I also have to balance time with my [...] |
“Ohhh Living on a prayer!”
Hey everyone!
I told you it would take a while for me to write another personal blog, didn’t I? Well, here it is.
I’ve been super busy lately…Of course, sessions keep me busy, and then during the week I watch twins, and I also have to balance time with my husband and pets. I love my life! haha.
I have lots of personal photos since the last time I posted, and here they are…
My birthday was two weeks ago and this is the cake my wonderful hubby got me.
*excuse the quality, majority of my personal photos were taken with my cell phone this time.
A week or so ago, my hubby broke his glasses and these are his new ones. They’re super dorky, however they are SUPER cute as well.
*this one was also taken with my phone, but a different phone. I upgraded to a new and cute, pink smart phone.
This is Skylar, one of the twins that I babysit. Isn’t he adorable?
Here’s another one of him.
And this is Peyton. Isn’t he a cutie?
I also took a few of myself for my about page! It’s more “me” then the other one, I think.
I hope I found all of you well, and until next time…Peace, love and rock n’ roll, right?
-Amber
Amber Rhodes-Lapoint Photography
Jackson and Memphis, Tennessee
cooper is growing | jackson, tn portrait photographerAugust 9th, 2009Cooper and his family are a part of my “babies first year” plan. I had the pleasure of meeting Cooper for the first time when he was just under two months old. He has grown so much since the last time I saw him, he has a lot more hair, he’s sitting up by himself, [...] |
Cooper and his family are a part of my “babies first year” plan. I had the pleasure of meeting Cooper for the first time when he was just under two months old.
He has grown so much since the last time I saw him, he has a lot more hair, he’s sitting up by himself, and that giggle…His giggle has so much life and personality to it.
As proof of his constant growth, here’s a sneak peek from their session!
jaime + ron | engagement continued! | memphis, tn wedding photographerAugust 9th, 2009If this doesn’t make you smile, I honestly don’t know what will! The story of Jaime and Ron begins with one person – Bob. Bob could be described as a mutual friend now but that wasn’t always the case. Ron and Bob have known each other for years and could definitely be considered friends. But [...] |
If this doesn’t make you smile, I honestly don’t know what will!
The story of Jaime and Ron begins with one person – Bob. Bob could be described as a mutual friend now but that wasn’t always the case. Ron and Bob have known each other for years and could definitely be considered friends. But the relationship between Bob and Jaime was much more…adversarial. See, Jaime and Bob are attorneys – on opposite sides. Jaime is a prosecutor and Bob is a defense attorney. Jaime’s job is to put people in jail; Bob’s job is to keep people out of jail. How and why they ended up becoming friends in still a mystery to themselves and everyone else in the courthouse.
Anyway, after their first trial together, Jaime and Bob decided to get some food to celebrate the conclusion of their first trial against one another. Bob invited Ron but Ron wasn’t so sure about coming – he wasn’t so sure about this thing called “Thai food.” He decided to be adventurous and try a new cuisine. When Bob went to the bathroom, Jaime and Ron started discussing their love of travel. I guess you could say that the rest is history.
Ron and Jaime dated for just six and a half months before Ron decided to “pop the question.” It was a Wednesday in mid-December and Jaime had just returned from a conference in Springfield. It was cold cold cold! Jaime got to Ron’s house and he said that he had something to show her. She hemmed and hawed. Her first question: “Is it outside?” The reply? “Yes.” Strike one. “Will I have to walk in the snow?” “Yes.” Strike two. “Can it wait until Friday?” “I don’t think so.” Uh oh. “I don’t have any shoes appropriate for walking in the snow.” “You can wear my big ole shoes.” “I don’t think so.” Ron had had enough: “Get your a** up, put on my shoes, and get into the car.” Of course, when Ron said it, it didn’t sound quite so harsh! Jaime got up, put on the shoes that wouldn’t stay on her feet, and went out to the car in the freezing cold. He took Jaime to a street lined with decorated Christmas trees. After walking through the snow looking at the beautiful trees (and dealing with what amounted to a pound of snow in her shoes), Ron asked Jaime to marry him. Her response? “Are you serious?” But of course she said yes (or…er…we wouldn’t be writing this today)!
How does Jaime know that Ron is the one? It started at their first meeting when they both expressed a love for traveling and had realized that they had been the exact same number of countries – 24! He doesn’t threaten to leave her even though she stumbles upon 16 and Pregnant on MTV and then “accidentally” misplaces the remote (oops!). When she starts singing random songs, he sings along with her even though he can’t possibly know the words (she is making them up as she goes). He cheers her on when she keeps people from improperly merging into traffic. He is a great listener and remembers every little thing (which she is worried might one day come back to bite her in the butt). Most importantly, he calms her down every time she has a freak out (which, unfortunately, is much too often).
How does Ron know that Jaime is the one? Along with the same number of countries traveled to, they also have the same travel philosophy – plan out the major details and wing the rest. Jaime and Ron both sneeze when first exposed to the sun, a semi-rare trait known as photic sneeze reflex. When Jaime’s not singing, Ron will start beat-boxing and Jaime joins in without skipping a beat (pun-intended). She gladly puts on a blanket whenever he blasts the air conditioning. He knew she was truly the one after an extended weekend together ended with a day apart and Ron literally felt hungover, as if he was on cloud nine around her and was coming down from that high. She complements him in every way possible, and is the perfect yin to his yang.
rock on!August 6th, 2009I thought I’d remember to do this every week, but I slipped up! Oh no! Here’s my music video of the week: |
I thought I’d remember to do this every week, but I slipped up! Oh no!
Here’s my music video of the week:
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