"I’m a proud Texan through and through! A passionate photographer, a taco enthusiast, and a self-declared CEO of blasting late 90's/early 2000's bangers (Robin S? C'mon). Most importantly, I'm a proud mama to two wild and crazy boys. After high school, I spent 12 years working in hospital administration before deciding to stay home with my babies. Watching them grow has been such a joy. But as they’ve gotten older, I started feeling that pull to dive back into something I loved back in high school-art. Growing up, I spent a lot of time watching my mom and grandpa capture memories through photography, and I’ve always had a special place in my heart for those photos. In 2020 (what a wild year, right?!), I finally decided to take the plunge and buy a nice camera. I forced myself to figure it out, and started getting my name out there by taking family ‘Porchraits’ from their front porch for my neighbors during the pandemic. Then, during the great 'Snowpocalypse' of 2021, I offered more free snow sessions to my neighbors, which led to a handful of paid clients, including my first wedding clients. Since then, things have just snowballed, and here I am doing what I love."
A LITTLE bit ABOUT ME
I LOVE COOKING, ESPECIALLY BAKING.
10 FACTS ABOUT ME
I WAS BORN AT HOME IN ABILENE, TX ON MY MOM'S BED. MY DAD CAUGHT ME.
I HAVE TWO WILD, AND CRAZY LITTLE BOYS THAT ARE ALMOST EXACTLY ONE YEAR APART.
I'M OBSESSED WITH WILDFLOWERS! I NEARLY RUN OFF THE ROAD BECAUSE I CAN'T TAKE MY EYES OFF THEIR BEAUTY ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY.
I LOVE FLYING AND THE WHOLE AIRPORT EXPERIENCE. I CONSIDER IT PART OF MY VACATION.
I LOVE WRAPPING PRESENTS AND COORDINATING colors and patterns, PAPER WITH RIBBONS AND BOWS. I GET EXCITED WHEN I SEE A BIG PILE OF PRESENTS TO WRAP.
I LOVE PUTTING IKEA FURNITURE TOGETHER.
A CHILLY, WINDY, OVERCAST DAY WILL INSTANTLY PUT A BIG SMILE ON MY FACE.
I KNOW ALMOST EVERY LINE TO NACHO LIBRE AND DUMB AND DUMBER.
I ABHOR CUCUMBERS, BUT I LOVE EVERYTHING PICKLES.
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-RAQUEL CRUZ
Thank you so much Amy! You truly are amazing at
capturing all of my favorite moments-my proposal, my son's reactions, my family smiling... it's all just heaven-sent! You made it happen exactly how I pictured it in my dreams as a little girl, and I'm forever grateful!
10/10
-MEGAN BLACKMON
Amy has been our family photographer this year. She is amazing. She captures our individuality with our sessions. It is always a treat to do a session with Amy because she makes you feel comfortable and special. I always know we are getting a portrait that is meant just for us.
-AMY PATON
First of all, let's start out with my kids are hard to shoot. They have a lot of energy and sitting still is not a thing. Thankfully Amy is a miracle worker and was able to snap beautiful smiles of them and even a family photo. she was a joy to work with and i would highly recommend her.
