Amy Montgomery - photographer :: photo blog :: burlington ontario children's portrait photography

Meaning

In this gaze, find wonder.

In this smile, find hope.

In this giggle, find promise.

Amy Montgomery [ photographer | children's portraiture | photography on location | burlington | ontario ]

Last Fall Booking [ amy montgomery :: children's photographer ]

A couple weeks ago, while shooting at Joelle's for the photo pendant event with Jenn Fenton, I had only one booking left for fall sessions. Joelle introduced me to one of her lovely customers, who had seen a Signature Keepsake Album and hoped to have one for herself. It was my pleasure to schedule her for the last remaining spot of the season! S, it was a great start to Saturday, hanging with your little peeps!

[Note to clients: I'm sorry there aren't more days in fall! Wish I could fit you ALL in!]

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Amy Montgomery [ photographer | children's portraiture | photography on location | burlington | ontario ]

Last Child in the Woods [ amy montgomery :: children's photographer ]

I've recently started to work my way through a book by Richard Louv called Last Child In The Woods. It's inspiring me to get my kids outside, no matter the weather, and encourage them to learn to play in nature. I think the author would be so proud of a family I met early this week. They regularly hike through Bruce Trail, creating their own adventures, and enjoying togetherness. I love that they were unaffected by the light rain that began when we first met. They seemed unconcerned as I dodged out under the canopy of trees to find decent light. I think they knew that we'd find magic even in the dim and drizzle. Climbing, catching, chasing, being.

Here's the 30x40" canvas grid that came out of our adventure:

Amy Montgomery [ photographer | children's portraiture | photography on location | burlington | ontario ]

Jack & Jill : Urban [ amy montgomery :: children's photographer ]

The idea of shooting in an "urban" environment can be a bit foreign to traditionalists. Admittedly, choosing to have portraits taken in the concrete jungle is not for everyone.... and from a client perspective, "what you're going to get" might seem a bit vague. But I have to say, I'm quite partial to the idea, especially for my teenage clients. I love to watch them rock it out and I like to think that we have fun! So, I'm going to post a few photos here to help you understand what shooting urban looks like through my lens... just a few photos from a Thursday night session downtown Burlington. Keep in mind, these kids don't model for Ford or Elite. (although they may just have to start! ;) They were just particularly nice kids (we'll call them "Jack & Jill"), enthusiastic enough to take direction and put up with my wandering as we searched for "good light" and interesting backgrounds. (Stay tuned for a future post featuring "Jack & Jill : lakeside".)

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Amy Montgomery [ photographer | children's portraiture | photography on location | muskoka | ontario ]

Camp Mini-Yo-We [ amy montgomery :: children's photographer ]

Spending time in Muskoka is always a summer highlight for our family. Both my husband and I grew up as summer campers and staff members at various Muskoka area camps. Some of our best memories (together and separate) came from camping experiences at one particular camp organization - Camp Mini-Yo-We  Just a few shots from a promo set we put together at the end of summer.

Amy Montgomery [ photographer | children's portraiture | photography on location | muskoka | ontario ]

Chase [ amy montgomery :: children's photographer ]

Thank you for wanting to see what I've been doing... I've been dying to show you! Blogging has been at the bottom of my to-do list for the last few months. I'll try to be better this fall, I promise. The fall schedule is almost completely booked... I've got just a few spaces left in November. Drop me an email if you want one!

And since I just can't post without a photo, here's a few from a session that required a little extra energy... chasing girls, chasing their puppy... when a new puppy gets thrown into the mix, it kind of gets everyone all giddy. But how can you not love a puppy? And how can you not love these girls? The oldest asked me if I was in highschool ;) I would have chased her to China if she'd asked me too! Check out how stunning they all are... I'm sure this won't be the first time they've got someone chasing them. Hang on to your girlies momma!

Amy Montgomery [ photographer | children's portraiture | photography on location | burlington | ontario ]