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Valentine’s Day Giveaway

February 14, 2016

Giveaway: In the spirit of Valentines Day, I’m giving away 1 free family session. Whether you are a family of 2, 4, or 6 enter for a chance to win a family session and I’ll include an 10×10 of your favorite image PLUS 15% off anything else you may wish to purchase!

Winner will be announced on Monday, February 15 @ 9am!

TO ENTER: Follow and like me on my facebook page (Amy Doak Photography) and comment on this post on my facebook page and tell me about you and your loves!

RULES: *Winner will receive a 1 hour session ($150 value), 10×10 mounted print ($50 value) and 15% off additional products.

*Winner understands that this giveaway does not include any prints, products, or digital files, except for the free 10×10

*Session is limited to immediate family only (parents, children, if grandparents are wished to be included please let us know upon booking your session).

*Session is non-transferable, and cannot be redeemed for cash

*Winner must book and complete session before December 31st, 2016

*Giveaway is in no way sponsored or endorsed by facebook.

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Carmen-Maternity Love | Buffalo Maternity Photographer

August 21, 2015

Carmen is truly glowing! She is so gorgeous and amazing, words cannot describe the amazing time I had photographing her. She was flawless from start to finish. I was so happy that she stepped out of her comfort zone and really let me get creative with her shoot. It was a great time just hanging out, shooting and bonding over our LOVE of make-up, clothes and everything girly. I am so thankful that she and her husband will be around for the next 3 years! I cannot wait to see their new arrival and get to know them better. I hope these pictures do her beauty and grace justice, because that’s what she radiates. Thank you again Carmen for giving me the opportunity to showcase the true beauty that you are.

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Canalside | | Buffalo Portrait Photographer

June 15, 2015

I was browsing one of my many photography books and I saw this segment on teens and friendship. I snapped a quick pic on my phone and sent it to my niece, Summer, and asked if she would be interested. Being a girl who doesn’t like to shy away from a camera, she could give Kim Kardashian a run for her money on her selfie game, she loved the idea! I asked her to gather up a few friends and we could do the session at sunset. I was going to take them to a local park but she convinced me to take them down to Canalside. Canalside is right along the water in downtown Buffalo, which they have revamped to make it more appealing to the community. You can tour a naval ship, ride some water boats, dine outside on the pier, it’s a great location that’s very scenic and beautiful. I took them at sunset because I wanted to capture those rich golden colors that look so great in portraits. Plus it was the best time to leave my little ones at home with the hubby.
After a loud, rocking and singing your heart out car ride, we arrived to Canalside. We walked down near the water where they had these awesome stone walls that were like a mini maze. It was so fun watching these girls act so goofy in some pictures, but they could flip it in a second and give some serious model face. Then we drove down further along the canal where there’s a giant stone wall that has tons of rocks, branches, and all things “sea like.” I think the most amusing part of all this was trying to get them up on the wall without falling into the water, and myself also. These girls were so great. It definitely made me miss my high school friends, whom even 10 years later and 5,000 miles apart, we still have this amazing bond. I told the girls to just have fun, be happy, and cherish this time in your lives. Because let’s face it, while being adult has its perks, I would love to be a kid again, just for a day though. They didn’t need much direction in how to pose or what angle is most flattering on their faces, they are masters of selfies. It was fun for me to just watch them through my lens and capture the joy of their smiles. I cannot wait to get them together again and take them to a new location to see what they give me next!

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Max | 4 Months | | Buffalo Baby Photographer

February 27, 2015

This is Baby Max, I got the lucky chance of meeting him through is grandmother (Diane), who is this funny and awesome woman who I get to ~~suffer with~~ work out with at the gym. We share a common feeling of loathing loving our time with our trainer, Cassidy. Anyway, I told her about my passion for photography and I told her that I would love to do a session with her grandson. She amazingly agreed and so we set a date! We did the shoot on Valentine’s Day in the morning, the lighting was perfect that’s to the sun hitting my snow-covered backyard and creating one big bounce card that gave awesome light in the kitchen. It was a cold snowy morning and of course flu/cold season. Max was pretty cooperative considering he was teething and just overall not feeling the best. We started out with this gray blanket (Tuesday Mornings store) and covered my son’s PB Kids Anywhere chair. Max doesn’t sit up totally independently just yet but that’s what blankets and pillows are for! This little suit that he came dressed in was just the CUTEST thing on Earth! I’m a sucker for a man in a good suit 🙂

After getting so many great shots of him in this ADORABLE suit, it was time to have some fun with some props and wraps. But before we could do that though, Max HAD to eat 🙂 And just like how my boys were, he would not do anything else until that milk is G-O-N-E. Once he was nice a full, we placed him in this padded craft and used some wraps and faux furs. This fur really made his baby blues just POP right off the screen and look even more gorgeous. He was very curious as to what we had him in and wanted to eat the wrap haha. Like I said, he did an amazing job and was such a trooper!

One of the last couple of shots I really wanted to get was with him and his mom (Grandma didn’t wanna join the fun this time). Here’s a couple with Kaylee and Max. You can just see the love in her eyes that she has for this little guy and who could blame her? Look at him! We also got some great shots of him and his super cute beanie bear hat that I had made just for him!

Max decided that he wanted to wrap it up for the day, after all they babies are the boss. Plus this little boss was starting to really show us that he was done of the day. Kayla dressed him and I just managed to squeeze in a couple more shots of him and this GINORMOUS teddy bear that was gift for Valentine’s Day. Seriously this thing was as big as me!

I am so happy that they let me photograph Max, and that Kaylee wanted to do it every 3 months! I remember my first interaction with a baby photographer (Jessica Whittle) and how much she put me at ease and that I looked forward to seeing her every 3 months for JJ’s photo shoot. She inspired me into getting my Canon Rebel (3.5 years ago) and she continues to inspire me still with her photos. I am just so thankful that Max and his family took a chance on me. This experience really opened my eyes and gave me a much-needed confidence boost! Max will always have a special place in my heart!

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