{the Mitchell's} | family |

I was contacted by this family sometime last November for a portrait session.  We scheduled it then, but some unexpected things came up and that original session date didn't work out.   So instead, my wonderful client decided to wait until Easter when her sisters were both in town with their kids for a family session.  Yes, we waited 4 months for this session and it turned out so great!

Meet the Mitchell Family; mom, her three gorgeous daughters, and four of the cutest kiddos I have ever had the opportunity to work with.  Unfortunately one of the grandkids didn't get to make the trip but I'm hopeful we will get to make up for that with a mini session soon.

The location they chose is aparrently one of the more popular locations in our tiny town, but I must say, its the closest I've felt to shooting in DFW again since we got here.  There were TREES!  I mean, its not quite spring yet so there were no leaves, but there were trees!!  (That is a rarity here compared to Fort Worth, believe me!)  We did an early morning session and the light coming through the trees was just so gorgeous! 

If you love what you see and would like to know more about me, see my portfolios, or find information about booking your own session, check out my website at: www.amydillinghamphotography.com   I am located in Pampa, TX and am available for travel.  I specialize in Seniors/Individuals/Models, Couples & Engagements, and Bridals & Weddings, and am proud to also offer Family, Child, Maternity, and Event photography as well.  I can be reached by email at: amydillinghamphotography@yahoo.com

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{ the King's } |family|

Last year I had the priviledge of capturing a beautiful, rambunctious little two year old named Savannah who is the daughter of one of my childhood friends, Mariah. Savannah's mom and I graduated high school together and that was the first time I had seen her since our graduation.  I have to say that is is so wonderful to see my old friends and their beautiful families and even more special to capture them!  Savannah's tea party portraits were some of my very favorite photos to date, and I didn't know until recently that Mariah's sister Lillian loved those photos as much as we did. 

Lillian contacted me a month or so ago to set up some holiday portraits for her own children; adorable little Bryson and precious Adalyn.  While a cold rainy day tried to spoil our photographic fun, we made the best of it and thanks to Lillian's Aunt, we had the use of a beautiful (warm and dry) home and many fun antique items to include in their portraits. Even though the kiddos weren't feeling there best thanks to the ever changing weather, we still managed to capture some great memories and even a few genuine smiles.  I also had the opportunity to sneak in a few family portraits and couple portraits for Lillian and her handsome hubby Riley.  This family was just so kind and fun and it made for a truly wonderful afternoon behind the lens.  Lillian, I hope you enjoy your peek, I'll have your gallery up soon!

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{ the Martin's & the Buck's } |family|

I had the priviledge recently to capture family portraits for a few families that are very near and dear to my heart.  When my husband and I first moved to Pampa and didn't know a soul, we were taken to a local church for Easter Sunday.  Here enters the Buck Family.  Jeremy is the Pastor of Redeemer Church in Pampa, TX, and his beautiful wife Karmen can be found right along side of him on Sunday morning and throughout the week to help love, support, encourage, and teach the word of God to all whom they chance to meet. They also have a precious daughter Karsen (who is my oldest daughter's BFF).  The other wonderful people you are about to meet are the Martin families.  Karmen's parents, James and Janet; as well as Karmen's brother Ky, his wife Emily, and their adorable young son Jackson.

 Please let me take a minute of your time to explain how we came to know these wonderful people, and the permanent impact that they have made in our lives.  When we first arrived in this area we were desperately in need of not only friends, but also a support system.  An unexpected illness struck me soon after our arrival and we were left with no-one to turn to for child care except for our new church family.  I am so thankful that they didn't hesitate to answer our call and they so graciously stepped up to the plate! Through our church, we have also been blessed to have the opportunity to enter into Gospel Community groups.  Now take everything you love and fear about a traditional bible study and throw it out the window.  These groups are anything but traditional, and are exactly what they sound like.  Sure we usually take the time to discuss Bible verses and try to understand how these scriptures are at work in our own lives, but they are truly also a community.  We laugh together, cry together, overcome obstacles together and make it through day to day life together.  These people become your "family".  "Friend" is simply not a strong enough word to describe the bond that you develop when you are truly able to share your lives together.  Through our involvement in these groups, we have been able to reach out into our Church community and really get to know so many people on more than just a "Sunday morning" level, and isn't that what church family is all about? Knowing one another, lifting each other up, and sharing your walk with God.  I would like to say a tremendous thank you to these precious families for taking us in when we needed it, for lifting us up, and for encouraging us!  We are truly blessed to call you friends!  Oh, and if your in the area, come by Redeemer Church one Sunday.  We'd really love to have you as a part of our family!

Isn't he just adorable?!

I just love her curls and blue eyes!!