Home Sweat Home...

No, that's not a typo. :)  It's tough coming back from Canada when it's 100 degrees here.  We made it home from Toronto, safe & sound!  The trip was great; Toronto is a wonderful city.  I highly recommend it.  The top photo was taken from a ferry.  The second is Toronto's most recognizable landmark, the CN Tower.  I know the sky looks fake, but I didn't enhance it at all, I promise (I just used a polarizer, is that cheating?)  I really like the third photo, so much in fact, that I think it will soon be hanging over our bed on a 30x40 canvas.  I took it from our hotel window one night when I couldn't sleep (a regular occurrence).  The fourth and final photo is of W, carrying his stuff to the car.  I had to put at least one of him in today (more later).  He looked so grown up with his suitcase.  He had a good time in "Ronto", as he kept calling it.  He kept us entertained throughout the trip by saying things like chocolate milk is white milk's best friend. ;-)  We took him to Centre Island, where they had a small amusement park with quaint little rides for small ones.  It was the highlight of his summer, I'm sure. More to come later...

Fall Mini Sessions!

Happy Friday!

Hanne & Dave - Wedding Preview

 
I'm sure Hanne & Dave are sitting in their castle in Quebec City just waiting for a preview of their wedding pictures, so here it is guys.  Thanks for a great experience.  More to come soon!

Camille - Preview

Camille is one of those little girls who truly has a baby doll face.  We had a great time seeing all the animals at Miss Ann's house, and even got to feed Mrs. Peepers a hyacinth.  My favorite so far is the second from the top.  When I look at the picture, the word cherub comes to mind.  Thanks Camille!  I had a great time getting to know you!

Sussudio!!

It's official...I have a space of my own!!  I don't have any pictures of it yet, but I will get some up in the next few weeks, as I move in.  My new location will be in the True Visionary Marketing building at 504 Flint, in downtown Jonesboro.  The studio will be open by appointment only, but I will be there most Tuesdays and Thursdays.  If you want to stop by, give me a ring and I just might be in.  All of my studio equipment will be set up there and I will also be doing sale sessions there from now on.  When you come in to order your prints, you will be able to relax in an armchair and see your gallery on a huge 100" screen.  I hope this all serves to help my clients have an even more pleasant experience before, during and after our session.  Thanks everyone!  

I had to include a shot of W.  Happy Friday!

Old 61

I have wanted to do a series on Highway 61 through Arkansas for a long time, so I'm finally making it happen.  I started at the Arkansas/Missouri state line and will work my way south.  There is so much character along the old highway and so many things I want to capture.  My husband and I often take the highway to Memphis and skip the overcrowded interstate.  If you've never done this, I recommend it.  If you are already familiar with it, maybe some of my photos will give you a new perspective.  I hope to have a show from this series at some point.  I'll keep you posted.

Happy Friday!

The Dixie Pig

The Dixie Pig is a Blytheville institution.  Many of our friends have moved away, but they always come back to the Pig.  It is one of the Delta's finest examples of dry barbecue.  I took these pictures a while ago and never got around to posting them.  They were part of a wedding gift for a former Blytheville resident.  Hhmm...is it noon yet?

Out with old, in with the new...

Lots of exciting things are happening for Amy Long Photography!  I hope to have the new website up and running soon!  I will also have a new blog, but you should still be able to access this one if you want to link to one of the photos.  I am also in the process of trying to set up a studio space, but the details are not in place yet.  I will keep you posted as this develops.  I'm creating a facebook fan page and I hope you will all join, I will try to advertise specials that way and might even have a few prizes here and there.  Thanks to all those who have been so supportive throughout this process.

Hanne Road

Happy Father's Day

This is the camera that started it all.  My dad let me use one of his old manual cameras when I was a freshman in high school because I wanted to join the photography club... 17 years later (17!!), here we are.  He later gave the camera to me and I will always cherish it.  The meter hasn't worked in a very long time, but that just makes you work harder.  The strap is proof that everything comes back around.  I wanted to post a picture of it as a tribute to him, my wonderful dad.

For another wonderful dad I know, I wanted to post a picture of his favorite hobby.  I had to take a picture to print for an art auction and since I have a few guitars lying around, I thought they would make good subjects.  I'm sure lots of women out there say it, but I really mean it when I say I have the greatest husband in the world.  His support for me in the last year has been monumental and I have needed it.  He is such a great father to our son, that nothing I can write here would do it justice.  Thank you Nathan, you're my favorite person.  ;-) 

More River

Sweet Little River

I think River could start a career as a Gerber model.   I was so thrilled to take pictures for my buddy Kristi today.  She is so far away now and we don't get to see each other often.  This was the first time I have met her sweet baby and he is a doll!!  We took about 20 shots like this and all 20 are adorable.  I don't know how you're going to pick Kristi. :)
We also did some family shots with cousins at Grandma's house, which I will post soon.  What can I say, the whole family is beautiful.   Thanks guys!  I enjoyed our day!

I ♡ Kissing!

Ritter: Day 2

Ritter Agribusiness

My husband is a farmer, so when I found out that Ritter Agribusiness decided to hire me for a shoot I was ecstatic!  I love our farm and anything related to agriculture.  This shoot really gave me a chance to prove it.  These shots run the gamut and we have only finished the first day.  I had a great time and worked with some great people, including my sister-in-law (thank you very much Anna!).
In order to get the shot of the fertilizer applicator in action, I had to stand directly behind it and wait for him to start.  It's a good thing I didn't know what was coming.  Let me just say, if you ever decide to stand behind one of those things, make sure your mouth is closed.  I think getting pelted with urea pellets tops the list of crazy things I've done to get a picture.  More to come later...