The Beauty of Love

I got a chance to shoot my sister and her fiance last weekend while I was visiting them in New Jersey. It was a very bright and sunny day - but their property has so many trees that I was able to use as a natural filtration for the harsh bright direct light making for some beautiful natural and at times very romantic lighting. What a treat!

For more of this shoot visit my website at photosbyamandanicole

New Business Cards

Well it took me a year of job searching before I went back to the inevitable - attempting to work for myself! My last 6 months in LA I was an actual working photographer - so it is time I go for the same thing here in South Florida.

After a year I have met a few people and my mum has met a LOT of people, so the networking begins. I ordered these business cards yesterday - now it's time to start handing them out! Wish me luck!

20 years later

I discovered my love of photography back in High School. Back then I didn't have much in the way of fancy camera equipment - and my work in the dark room developing B&W pictures of my classmates - left a lot to be desired in the way of contrast and lighting - but it was a joy and passion nevertheless.

A few weeks ago I attended my 20 year High School reunion in Pennsylvania and had the experience of showing some of the photos I took back then in a slideshow as well as being the "event photographer" for the evening as well. Here are a few of my favorites from the evening

Beautiful catering at the McMeekin's home, the post party that was the highlight of the evening!

Old Girlfriends are the best! They know you from when you were young and geeky - and love you more then anyone.  I am blessed so many of them are still a part of my life!

Catching up on old times and new.

The classmates and their spouses - have to say  - not looking to shabby for a group of people all about to hit the huge 4 - 0 !!!!

The McMeekins.....High School sweethearts - still together!!! Now if that doesn't give a jaded single girl some hope I don't know what does! :-)

Event Photography is fun when you are a part of the event - but more challenging as I wanted to be a part of the festivities and people wanted me to be in the photos - so my camera kept getting taken away from me! It was a load of fun all around!  Even after I showed the video I edited of us in all of our 18 year old drunken/silly glory!

Episcopal Academy Class of 1991.

Sunsets are a weakness

After spending several weeks rescuing my photos and going through a tedious process of "re-processing" the masters for my new editing software - I felt it was igh time to grab a few that made me very happy a month ago

These were all taken from the private beach of Sandy Cove in Siesta Key florida. Thanks to an old dear friend from High School and her parents having a condo there for winter. It's nice knowing "Snow birds"!




Just some photo fun for me. :-)

Siesta Key Sunsets

I didn't realize just how much I missed sunsets being back on the East Coast for 8 months now - until I headed to the West Coast of Florida for a few days! WOW!

These were taken on the private cove/beach behind Sandy Cove in Siesta Key Florida. I was lucky enough to go visit one of my oldest and dearest friends from High School after far to many years between our last visit.




While I was there her mother introduced me to her neighbor, a semi-retired professional Photographer who gave me a little of her time my last morning here. In 15 minutes I learned more from her then I had in 2 years of self-teaching, and was THRILLED when she complimented some of my work and helped me critique some more of it.

A Global Friendship Product Shots

I finally had some time today to shoot some of the awesome bracelets I am selling now for Project Home - A Global Friendship!

Valentines Charity Event

Well I won't lie - Valentine's Day is one of my LEAST favorite holidays of the year. I mean what single girl likes a day that is basically the equivalent of a cosmic bitch slap. "Hey remember when you were young and awkward and the boys didn't like you? Well guess what sister - nothing much has changed" (yes ok I lifted all of that directly from the movie Valentines Day - but doesn't make it any less true does it?)

Well all of a sudden I have a reason to feel GOOD about Valentines Day and guess what - now YOU do to!! Because, now I have something exciting to think about other then myself, and THAT I have learned is ALWAYS a good thing!


A Global Friendship is having a party! A cocktail fund raiser event at Betel Restaurant in NYC! Now when was the last time cocktails weren't fun? Add that to the fact that you will be directly helping out an organization committed to making the world a more beautiful place - oh yeah and did I mention canapes, music and awesome jewelry? I mean come on! Drinks, music, people fun and helping your fellow man? It's a win all around people!

YOU ARE INVITED. . .

Valentine Cocktail Event

A fundraiser to benefit A Global Friendship

Monday, February 7th, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Betel Restaurant, 51 Grove Street, New York, NY, 212.352.0460
A special evening with your special someone!

Click HERE to buy Tickets
purchase tickets by Feb 6th, 11PM

Tickets priced at $125 each, include a variety of red wine, white wine, and beer with canapés served throughout the evening.

Entertainment: Karen Zimmer, Vocals and Guitar

Sweet Surprise: Bracelets sold at wholesale cost during event!

First 35 people will receive a gift bag valued at $50

Singles welcome!

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