Photographer, Educator, Student, Mother & Wife Obsessed with sharing moments through pictures & words
“When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place.” ~ Unknown
This past week seemed like it’d never end. I know since hearing the news that I’m pregnant again that we have had quite a few of you just as anxious as us to hear a little...
July 26, 2010 - 8:58 pm - Mazel tov, as my people say, and with it all the luck and joy that statement brings. I'm so excited! Excited that you are pregnant. Excited that everything is good with the baby. Excited that we have a fun 7 months ahead to watch you and support you! What fun!
July 29, 2010 - 6:31 am - Hope you continue to feel fine and all goes well. Congrats again.
“Even miracles take a little time.” ~Cinderella
Yes, this news seems like a miracle after all we’ve been through. We feel very blessed to inform you all that our family is once again expecting our third little one. We found out this past weekend that many months after our last miscarriage that finally I am pregnant...
July 21, 2010 - 12:49 pm - Congrats Amanda! My prayers are with you!
July 21, 2010 - 12:51 pm - Congrats Amanda! Best of luck to you and your family. You can do it. I have a family friend who has 3 kids and 3 miscarriages. I remember being young and my mother assisting her thru the hard times. Joy will come to you I'm sure!! :D
July 21, 2010 - 1:30 pm - Congratulations, Amanda. God bless and I pray things will work out.
July 21, 2010 - 1:55 pm - Congratulations, Amanda! I am so happy for you and your family! I WILL be praying for all of you. I was at Pawmosa today and thought of our trip. To come home and see this news only made it more special.
July 21, 2010 - 3:24 pm - Congratulations Amanda - nausea is a good sign. I will be praying daily for the little one you carry!!!
July 21, 2010 - 11:31 pm - Congratulations!
July 22, 2010 - 11:02 am - congrats!! positive thoughts for you and your family! take care of yourself!!! :)
July 22, 2010 - 12:28 pm - I am so happy for you. Miracles do happen and I am sending joy and light your way. I am choking back tears at the poem and I want to share one I just wrote yesterday for my sister and her husband who will be burying their third child born at 36 weeks stillborn. I hope it is okay to share it. Unconditional love so plain and pure for a child born an angel with a soul too good. Too good for the kind of heartbreak his loss has brought to the hearts of those waiting and wanting him most. There is no pain that can possibly compare to a parent consoling a child who thinks his loss is unfair. A child who doesn't understand why his brother's heart won't beat. A child who wants to fix things and make his brother and mother complete. All the dreams and hopes dashed by no beating heart. The hearts broken and aching and falling apart. To never have witnessed you taking a breath. Instead we part with you and try to cope with your death. So much love to give so many feelings and words but reality and dreams are now a bit blurred. We say goodbye and although now we part we will carry our love for you forever in our hearts. Thank you for blessing us with your angelic face we release you now with our love as your embrace. "Loving Embrace" © Susie@NewDayNewLesson 2010
July 22, 2010 - 12:28 pm - just realized the poem got all squished-if you want it in better format, please email me.
July 22, 2010 - 2:40 pm - My prayers for a healthy pregnancy go out to you. We're actually due about the same time and I know well of the fear that comes with hope for a baby, a healthy baby. Congrats to you!
“Your identity and your success go hand in hand. Many people sacrifice their identities by not doing what they really want to do. And that’s why they’re not successful.” ~Lila Swell
Many of you were here last fall when I began to establish my business and brand myself. I suppose I’m not the typical...
July 1, 2010 - 6:33 pm - I love it, it's beautiful! I'm so excited for you :)
July 1, 2010 - 6:35 pm - My mom, Brian and I were exclaiming over your business card Monday night because we'd never seen anything like it before. I really enjoyed reading about how it was made! I appreciate it even more now and I totally understand why you went with letterpress. Thanks for sharing/educating.
July 1, 2010 - 8:22 pm - I absolutely love your business cards Amanda. They are full with design and so much love. A true artist you are to follow your gut and making a statement. Thank you for sharing this adventure with us.
July 2, 2010 - 10:56 pm - They look Amazing A!!! I still remember showing you the first round of concepts and sharing how exciting it would be if down the road they were letter-pressed…! Once again, thank you for making me part of this process :] PS, I can't wait to touch them!!!! D*
July 5, 2010 - 1:36 pm - Thank you for sharing the process! Brooks was correct that I would enjoy seeing him at work..he has explained the process many times and I still couldn't visualize what he was actually doing, (except for the part about getting his hands caught in the machines!) What beautiful cards! What an excellent way of expressing the passion of your vocation. Catherine Lawrence (the Letterpress operator's mama).
Three days ago my niece, Raven, turned one. Yes, I think I’m a little in shock how fast the past year as flown by. Last month I took this photo of Raven for her birthday invitation…my how she’s grown.
This time last year so many of us were so concerned about this sweet little girl who...
This past week Jason’s younger brother Josh’s family came to Orlando to visit. Over the course of the week I took quite a few photos and have this feeling you all will be in awe to see my beautiful niece again. You all may recall Brylie’s newborn photos from a little over two years ago....
June 6, 2010 - 10:00 pm - I love seeing how much she has grown! Great shots. I love that you put her back in the same basket from her original photos.
I’m excited to finally announce the winners of the 2 photo sessions. We put the names in a hat of those who donated to help Wrenn’s family and the kids picked the winners randomly. Rather than spoiling the surprise I’ll let you all check out the impromptu video the kids and I have made to...
“Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” ~Marilyn Monroe
For those of you who have been following me in twitter and facebook you likely heard me announce just a bit ago the official news about the tenure track position at Valencia. It’s official, as of August 24, 2010 I will begin a...
May 20, 2010 - 5:27 pm - ... and well deserved!! *hugs* :-) kristy
May 21, 2010 - 11:51 am - OMG!!! thats great news Amanda!! you really truly deserve it, you have been one of the best teachers I have had in my life, your dedication and persistence is commendable! I adore you, and I am thankful for everything you have taught me. I respectfully wish you all the best in your new position... CONGRATS!! (Oh and by the way, I also officially moved up from intern to Graphic Designer for Valencia's Marketing & Strategic Communications Department!!!!)
“Friends are like stars. You don’t always see them, but you know they are always there.” -Unknown
I took on an impromptu project in the last week or so after one of my friend’s children, Aaron, helped me out for one of my SCAD master’s projects. I needed an older child to photograph for my project...
May 9, 2010 - 7:40 am - Beautiful photos, I love your work. Thanks for sharing.
May 9, 2010 - 3:43 pm - Wow Amanda, What a great story and the picturs are beautiful but I would not expect anything less from these beautiful children and such a great photographer. I too have known Tessa since she has been 14 years old and I watched her turn into the loving, caring, over protected mother she is(that one is for you Aaron). Tessa is one of the most determine young ladies I have ever met and with thanks to the Lord she is accomplishing her dreams. I Love You Tessa Very Much! Kisses 2 U, Happy Mother's Day x 3. XOXOXOXXO
May 14, 2010 - 2:14 pm - wow amanda love all the photos,beauitful,i always have my camera with me at all times,love taking photos of wildlife,feel free to take a look at my photos,i am on facebook,marg tobin,wayne;s wife
We signed Hope up to play softball for the first time this spring. She played t-ball when she was four but didn’t seem as excited about team sports as she was about swimming and gymnastics so we gave it a break for a few years. This past fall Jason began umpiring little league so she...
“A moment lasts all of a second, but the memory lives on forever.” —Unknown
We took a little afternoon trip to Bok Tower this weekend. It’s only our second time visiting, but it still remains one of our favorite places in central Florida to visit. It’s not just an amazing place to visit but it’s a...
March 14, 2010 - 4:43 pm - Love those "postcard" pictures! The one of Jaylen is priceless.
by Amanda Kern
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