Photographer, Educator, Student, Mother & Wife Obsessed with sharing moments through pictures & words
“To ease another’s heartache is to ease one’s own.” ~ Abraham Lincoln I’ve been volunteering as a photographer with Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (NILMDTS) since this past December and today I was called out to do my 8th session with a little one who was taken from this world far too soon. […]
God Bless You Amanda. Your words are inspirational and so heartfelt. I am so lucky to be a part of NILMDTS when there are people like you.
My warmest and most thankful regards,
Scott
Amanda, thank you for sharing such tender and personal thoughts. What a wonderful service NILMDTS does and it is so admirable that you and other photographers with such caring hearts give the families such a beautiful gift. As always, I am so proud of you and thank God for bringing you to my nephew and to our family.
“The best & most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart.” ~Helen Keller Last month when I decided to give two photo sessions to help raise funds for Relay for Life I found myself touched by the stories many shared with their donations. Through […]
by Amanda Kern
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Thank you so much Amanda! Andrew is a hard subject to photograph these days, but you did an awesome job. Steve & I have faced no greater challenge than being Andrew’s parents, but it’s nothing compared to the blessing our sweet boy is to us every day! Having photos of our family is very precious to me! Thank you!
Betsy Page
Great pictures, Amanda. Thanks!
Papa Tagye
Beautiful job Amanda at capturing the love in this family.
Grandpa Richard and Grandma Dawn
Dawn,
Thanks for sharing these beuatiful photographs, Andrew is amazing 
I can spell beautiful, but it’s late
It is so wonderful to see Andrew make such progess. I was at Pinto’s for the fund raiser and remember talking to the family while Andrew was still in the hospital. It was heart breaking than because it was a moment at a time of what would happen. But to see this beautiful child now brings tears of happiness instead of worry. He is an absolutely beautiful child and will break some girls heart when he is older with those eyes. I am so happy for this family to have this special child and surviving the odds. May they be blessed throughout the rest of his life and the photo’s show all the moments they can look forward to.
As always Amanda, these photos are simply amazing!
Now that I’ve wiped the tears from my eyes, I can see to write a comment. I am so moved by these photos as I reflect on the incredible journey this family is traveling. It truly is a reminder of how precious the time is that we all have together. I couldn’t help but remember Steve when he was Andrew’s age. How quickly these moments are gone. Thank you so much for this gift to all of us.
At some point in the midst of the barrage of newborn photo sessions I did this past November I was contacted by Matt who was interested in planning a maternity photo session with his wife. Though I prefer to specialize in newborn photography I’m beginning to receive more inquiries about maternity photos as well. This […]
by Amanda Kern
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OMG did you get to use the fan!?! Beautiful images
Yep.
I was happy to have Isaiah take a trip out to meet us at Bok Tower this weekend. You may remember Isaiah from his newborn photos I took back in November when he was just 10 days old. Isaiah is now four months old and wow has he grown! He greeted me with plenty of […]
by Amanda Kern
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We LOVE them. Thank you so much for capturing those thoughtful eyes and “rediculous” dimples. I will cherish all of your photos forever.
Katie
Beautiful pictures. I just love that sweet boy. Cool to have pictures that capture his personality.
How beautiful. I love the ones of all 3 on the ground with the blanket. Reminds me of our first pictures with Addison. Such great moments captured.
The pictures are too beautiful. Katie, Isaiah is getting so big and he is adorable! I just took the kids to Bok this week too, it’s a beautiful place. Bok Tower is in my neck of the woods and I’d volunteer my cuties to be subjects any time your friend is out there shooting. Amanda, please send me a business card Your pictures are fantastic
When we decided to take the trip to Bok Tower I informed a few others I’ve done photography for before of our trip and was glad to see that Joyia and Addison were able to meet up with us for a few photos. I just saw Addison last month, but it’s amazing how quickly babies […]
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Thank you so much again. We cherish all the moments you have captured for us. Dave loved them And the silhouette is at the top of my long list of favorites of my little bugaboo
by Amanda Kern
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