the jacobson-ziesmer family: family portrait shoot

Had the privilege this week of taking pictures for Hannah and Ben again after their maternity shoot last month! What a fun, God loving family! I was not only able to take pictures of baby Eliza this week now that she has graced the world with her beautiful presence, but also of Hannah and her sisters who have not been together in Chicago for over two years! What a blast it was to celebrate their close relationship together and this mini-reunion for their family! These girls were hilarious and it was so much fun to be able to romp around Douglas Park with them in their matching outfits, ha. Ziesmer girls, enjoy the rest of your time together and may you each continue to share Gods love, laughter, and grace in your different areas of ministry around the world!

Amy Coles Photography's 2012 Westside Projects Promotion starting April 1st 2012

 

Now that this first quarter of the year is over and the "Free-Monday Mini-Sessions" promotion has come to an end, I was thinking and praying about where God may be leading me in this next season for Amy Coles Photography. The mini-sessions promotion allowed me to spend some really good time with families in their homes, build new relationships, bless many people and really increase in my own skills as a photographer. This next season (the rest of 2012), with the business in a financially stable place, I feel the Lord calling me to give a significant percentage of my earnings to the Little Village Life House Project and the Breakthrough Dream Big Project . This means, that with every package or high resolution image purchased starting April 1st, 25% of your fee will go directly to either project of your choice (Note: images purchased through Pictage go through a different third party commission process and therefore the 25% will come out of Amy Coles Photography's final profit from sales). Both of these programs are near and dear to my heart and it is my privilege to serve God's people not only through photography, but also through the proceeds of my business. This season, it is time to step it up to another level. I hope that you will be able to join me in supporting the work that God is already doing. Thank You!

jessica and the girls: family portrait shoot

Jessica, what a blast it was to finally be able to hang out with you and your girls! You are such an amazing mother, it is so clear that you have relied on the Lord's help to raise your beautiful twins right! You women are full of so much joy, love, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness and self-control. Praise God for His fruits that are so evident in your lives! I hope you all have a wonderful spring break filled with laughter, joy and adventure, and may God continue to equip you to be the amazing women of God that He has called you to be. Much love!

the buehler family: family portrait shoot

 

It has been over a year and a half since I took pictures with the Buehler family when Zack was four months old! Now, he is going on two years and has a new little brother who is turning four months! It is so amazing to see the boys grow up so fast, as it feels like just yesterday when they were each born! Thank you for allowing me to document your family as you learn and grow together, and may the Lord continue to give you His wisdom as you raise two strong boys for Him! Happy Spring!

 

emily and dave: engagement

Emily and Dave, it was so nice to meet you two, hear your story and see how much laughter and playfulness there is in your relationship! It is clear that this will be an important aspect of your marriage and I am very glad to see that you complement each other so well. Thank you for letting me spend what turned out to be a beautiful Monday afternoon with you and congratulations on your engagement!