Midland, TX Wedding Photographer Amanda McNeely | Family, Maternity, & Senior Portraits http://www.amandamcneely.com Elegant, Charming, Photography Fri, 04 May 2012 02:52:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Landry~ Midland Senior Photographer http://www.amandamcneely.com/2012/05/03/landry-midland-senior-photographer/ http://www.amandamcneely.com/2012/05/03/landry-midland-senior-photographer/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 02:52:57 +0000 Amanda http://www.amandamcneely.com/?p=3631 Landry is an awesome girl!! She is a senior at Lee High School.  She has tons going for her and is looking forward to her upcoming year at the University of Alabama!  Enjoy…

Who says you can’t have a little green in Midland this year ;)

]]> http://www.amandamcneely.com/2012/05/03/landry-midland-senior-photographer/feed/ 0 An Artist… http://www.amandamcneely.com/2012/05/02/an-artist/ http://www.amandamcneely.com/2012/05/02/an-artist/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 02:54:13 +0000 Amanda http://www.amandamcneely.com/?p=3628 Shelby is a senior at Greenwood High School!  During our session while we were talking she told me she was an artist and her dad was glad to show off a little of her work from his phone.  I was BLOWN away!! She is so talented!! Had I known how amazing her work was, we would have incorporated it into her shoot.  We had a great time!  Shelby, I hope you love your photos!!

 

]]> http://www.amandamcneely.com/2012/05/02/an-artist/feed/ 0 Mr. H http://www.amandamcneely.com/2012/04/25/mr-h/ http://www.amandamcneely.com/2012/04/25/mr-h/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:08:16 +0000 Amanda http://www.amandamcneely.com/?p=3619 This is absolutely one of my favorite family sessions to date.  The thing I love most about it is how real it is…the moments are unforgettable.  I prefer this type of newborn/family session over sticking a baby in a basket any day.  Please don’t take that the wrong way, I just think these are MOMENTS that parents will cherish and never forget.  I remember how much time I spent just staring at Gage and MacKenna when I brought them home, realizing that they were a small part of Chad and I…I was in awe!  Anne is a wonderful mommy and she just chatted with baby Henry and snuggled him the whole session, it was so sweet.  Thanks Anne and Peter for letting me share your sweet little man for the morning!  I hope you love the images…

 

]]> http://www.amandamcneely.com/2012/04/25/mr-h/feed/ 1 she’s wild at heart~ http://www.amandamcneely.com/2012/04/23/shes-wild-at-heart/ http://www.amandamcneely.com/2012/04/23/shes-wild-at-heart/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:14:25 +0000 Amanda http://www.amandamcneely.com/?p=3613 How gorgeous is Hannah?!  I am so glad she brought her guitar, it is such a peaceful moment when I get to take pictures while a client gently plays the guitar..just something about it that is wonderful!  She came over and got to see all of her images today and so now I want you all to enjoy too..

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]]> http://www.amandamcneely.com/2012/04/21/cooper-man/feed/ 3 Be still my heart… http://www.amandamcneely.com/2012/04/21/be-still-my-heart/ http://www.amandamcneely.com/2012/04/21/be-still-my-heart/#comments Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:25:05 +0000 Amanda http://www.amandamcneely.com/?p=3602 Just a little peek at what I am working on today!  More to come :)

]]> http://www.amandamcneely.com/2012/04/21/be-still-my-heart/feed/ 0 cutest. baby. ever. http://www.amandamcneely.com/2012/04/20/cutest-baby-ever/ http://www.amandamcneely.com/2012/04/20/cutest-baby-ever/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:45:14 +0000 Amanda http://www.amandamcneely.com/?p=3596 I cannot even begging to explain how easy Mr. Cooper is to photograph! He is so happy and playful.  He is a boy with so many expressions…you may remember his newborn session here.  Here is just a peek at what I am working on…can’t help but smile!!

 

]]> http://www.amandamcneely.com/2012/04/20/cutest-baby-ever/feed/ 2 It’s that time of year :) http://www.amandamcneely.com/2012/04/20/its-that-time-of-year/ http://www.amandamcneely.com/2012/04/20/its-that-time-of-year/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:08:23 +0000 Amanda http://www.amandamcneely.com/?p=3593 It makes me love what I do when my senior clients come to see their photos and as their moms watch the slideshow tears often follow.  It is such an emotional time, for both mom and seniors.  It is a part of life that demands change…

Victoria and I had a great afternoon driving around and shooting!  The girl doesn’t take a bad picture :)  I wish you the best of luck in everything that you do!! I hope you love your photos!

]]> http://www.amandamcneely.com/2012/04/20/its-that-time-of-year/feed/ 0 Riley bunch :) http://www.amandamcneely.com/2012/04/18/riley-bunch/ http://www.amandamcneely.com/2012/04/18/riley-bunch/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:23:12 +0000 Amanda http://www.amandamcneely.com/?p=3586 Chad and I have been friends with Sarah and Sheldon since before we were married!  Sarah was the first person I called when I got engaged and we love them dearly.  They are the type of friends that it doesn’t matter how long between visits and talking every time you get together you just pick right back up where you left off.  It seems crazy that we used to all sit around and play skip-bo and eat Sarah’s amazing cooking…all while Chad was supposed to be studying for his next college test…ha!  They came to visit us over Easter weekend and I took them out in the west Texas wind and snagged a few shots.  They have been pastors serving in the ministry since we met them and I am so excited they will soon be moving to Midland to follow God’s plan!  Enjoy!

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