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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 ]

luck of the draw [ amy montgomery :: burlington portrait photographer ]

During a Life with Kids event at Joelle's, THE sweetest member of Sue Abell's Tread Powerfully Class won a gift certificate for a session. We couldn't have drawn a more deserving name if we'd rigged it! Her girls are quite a bit more mature than my usual clients :) We spent the evening downtown Burlington and by the beach, capturing their sisterhood... different, yet complementary to each other... bonded with a friendship that I'm not sure they've fully realized... a whole world of opportunity ahead of them.

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

tweens & teens

Perhaps I've outed myself already by using the word "tweens" to describe the pre-teen age-group... I'm sure there is a much more current name for that age-group! (Please comment below if you want to catch me up!) I don't get the opportunity to photograph older kids, but I do really like it! Especially with girls like these two, so willing and comfortable. I can't believe she even took her socks off and stuck her toes in the frigid stream! In the States, there is a trend to have "senior" photos done pre-grad. I'm hoping that trend will sneak up this way, cause I'd love to do more sessions like this one. What would you rather have hanging in your home? A cap & gown shot? Or something like this? Beautiful, girls!