Amy Waddington Photography

A couple weeks ago, my kids and I had the privilege of spending the day with my friend Melanie out at her parents house. They live in a gorgeous area in Spokane on acreage. My kiddos were in heaven!! They played so hard, ate a lot, and were spoiled rotten!! This family has a way of making you feel so special and welcome. We didn’t want to leave! I was blessed to capture a few pictures of their family on the property. What an amazing family they are. We laughed a lot and they were gracious to be patient with me. (i usually don’t shoot “big” kids) So, when I asked them to “giggle” i’m not sure if they were obeying or laughing at ME!! hahahaha

Here are just a few…………..

Meet Sam! She is graduating from the Coeur d’ Alene Charter Academy. She always up for a challenge, loves to snow board, run, spend time with her family & friends and JESUS is her hero!! WOW!!! What an AMAZING young lady she is!! I felt so blessed to spend a couple of hours with her!! She was a blast to hang out with and we laughed A LOT!!! =) Thanks Sam for a fun afternoon!!

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I was thrilled when Heather, the owner of Mom 4 Life, called and asked if I would help her with a project to celebrate Mom 4 Life‘s 7th anniversary! Her idea is wonderful! I’m excited to be apart of it and I hope you will join us! We are putting together a really special slide show celebrating motherhood. As moms we all have a unique story, yet, we all share the lifelong journey of motherhood. What does being a Mom 4 Life mean to you? Answer that question in one sentence and it will be displayed proudly in a beautiful photo with your kids. We will edit the photos and put them together in a slide show with accompanying music for a beautiful tribute to motherhood! Doesn’t that sound awesome!! I can’t wait to see it all come together!!

Please join us at my studio THIS Sunday, October 10th between the hours of 10:30-1:00. Photo sessions of you (mom) and the kids are limited and must be scheduled in advance. Click HERE to RSVP and leave a comment letting us know your prefered time slot. If your not on facebook, please call the studio at 208-661-0410 to reserve a spot. Again, spots are limited and are filled on a first come, first serve basis…….so act quick!

What will the slide show be used for?
The slideshow with accompanying music will be created displaying all of the fun and creative ways that being a Mom 4 Life has meaning for you. This video may also include some short video segments from the photo shoot. It will be shared online by Mom 4 Life and Amy Waddington Photography. A public link will be available so that you may also view and share the final video with family and friends. No personal or family names will be used in the video to protect your privacy.

What should I (and my kids) wear for the photographs?
Your choice of clothing is very important for a photo shoot. Clothing can really make or break a successful session. It is important to remember to stay true to your style but also keep in mind what looks good on camera. We are creating art and clothing is a tool to make that art come to life. I recommend wearing clothing that is embellished ruffles, buttons, worn out jeans, patches, fur and/or anything that has texture to it. These types of clothing photograph great and it also adds another element besides the subject. I also recommend color and lots of it! Go bold, layer bright colors and mix patterns.

What time should I arrive?
Each photo session will be short and sweet. Our goal is to keep each session about 5 minutes. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled time slot. We will take a photo of you and your kids holding your answer to our question, “What does being a Mom 4 Life mean to you?” and (if desired) one without the sign (that you may choose to purchase). We will also have some fun goodies waiting for you (and your kids) inside the studio so plan to come early or stay a bit later.

What if I would like to purchase the photo of myself and my kids?
We will take a photo of you and your kids both with and without your written response to our question. These images will be available to preview and purchase once they have been edited.

I’m not interseted in the photo shoot but would like to come check out Mom 4 Life , tell me more!
Regardless if you plan on getting your photo taken, we hope you will stop by for the Mom 4 Life Open House. We will have a wide assortment of Mom 4 Life products marked down as much as 50% to celebrate our 7^th Anniversary. In addition, we will also have refreshments (for the moms and the kids) as well as some free gifts!

We hope to see you there!

Celebrating motherhood with my precious daughter………boy do I ADORE her!!!!

Meet Janaye. I call her Janaye-naye.Janaye-naye is graduating from Lake City High School this year. Wahooooooooooooo!!! She has a heart for kids, (FABULOUS babysitter…….AMAZING with kiddos…..if your looking for a babysitter/nanny call me I might share, but ONLY if you bribe me with starbucks)she loves to play soccer, hang out with her family, take pictures, (AWESOME photographer btw), and laugh A LOT!!!! We laughed so much during her session…..what a great morning we spent together!! Thanks Janaye-naye for trusting me to capture your senior year!!! xoxoxoxo

A few years ago, I was introduced to the colorful, sophisticated and a wee bit cheeky clothing line, Matilda Jane. It was love at first site!! The funky styles, the bright colors & textures are to die for…..her clothes are SERIOUSLY CUTE!! Anything from Matilda Jane’s collection is PERFECT for a portrait session. These one of a kind outfits are available only through trunk shows and/or through a virtual catalog show. A couple months ago we had a trunk show at our studio and the turnout was FABULOUS!! After many request, I am THRILLED that I will be hosting another show featuring the NEW Fall Collection! This time you can shop at the convenience of your own home online. Our Matilda Jane Virtual Catalog show will be NEXT Tuesday, August 31st – Wednesday, September 1st.

The Fall Collection ‘Field Trip’ is available to view on the website now and the 2nd Collection comes out on August 30th. Just one day before our show! I CAN’T wait to see the beautiful new pieces that will be added! New collections sell out fast so it is great that our show is on the day of the release. This means we are more likely to get what we want!! Here’s a peek at a few items from the Fall line………..

The Chrissy Dress

The London Dress

The Francine Dress

Womans Clothing

Stinkin’ cute aren’t they!! I can’t wait to buy some treasures!!!

To place an order call Becky our Trunk Keeper at 801-360-3109 or email her @ beckyj@matildajaneclothing.com. She is available to answer any question you may have regarding sizing, outfit combination and all that good stuff! Don’t hesitate to call her. She is AWESOME and it’s like having a personal shopper! When placing your order, she will need your address, phone #, and payment. (Visa, Mc, and Discover) Please let Becky know that you are shopping from my show (Amy Waddington Photography) so you can save on shipping! All orders must be placed by 5:00 pm. MST. on Wednesday, September 1st.

Happy Shopping!!

PS. Cheers to all those who particapated in the Matida Jane mini-sessions a few months ago. It was so much fun seeing the kids come back into the studio w/ their ADORABLE outfits on!! I just love the color and texture these clothes offer!