Jen Amato Photography Blog

Year: 2012

  • Liam :: Newborn

    It was such an honor to photograph this little Miracle Baby! Liam was so sweet and cute for our session that I could have taken him home! His mom, Mary emailed me about a session and briefly filled me in. Liam was born early at 27 weeks, weighing only 15 oz! His parents said he measured the length of a pencil. After being in the hospital for nearly 100 days, it was time for little man to come home! He is strong, healthy and full of life now. It’s days like this when I truly feel a connection with my career and the wonderful people I get to meet! Liam is a blessing and he reminds me of God’s power to heal. Thank you to his parents, Mary and Clint for giving me this opportunity. Your guys have a little piece of heaven here with you! Liam is precious and I was thrilled to be able to document just a tiny bit of his story! Thank you for sharing your miracle with me for one afternoon :)

    Here are some of my favs from the day:

  • Caroline :: Newborn

    It was a pleasure getting to meet Caroline last week! She was so cute, cuddly and tiny! She slept for just about her entire session and did great with her positions! She was ready for her close up! Looking forward to watching this little princess grow and change over the next year! Can’t wait until next session! :)

  • Matt & Alexis :: Wedding

    Alexis & Matt married on January 14, 2012! They were my first couple to ring in the new year! It feels like yesterday that Alexis booked me for her Wedding. It was almost 2 years prior to her Wedding date and I was in awe at the meeting! I was so so honored that she enjoyed my photography that much to book that early! I feel like I have grown so much over the years, it truly made my day to photograph this special day for her and Matt! We both grew up in the same neighborhood so it’s been great getting to spend time with them!

    Preparation was held at Alexis’ parents home, the Ceremony was at St. Matthew the Apostle Church in River Ridge, and the Reception was at Chateau Country Club. Her flowers were gorgeous and I truly have not seen my hometown church of St. Matthew look so beautiful! That is were I attended grammar school! I was so incredibly proud that night to be photographing in my church for the first time. This is where I attend church every Sunday. It was almost like I saw myself again as a child and then there I was holding my camera… a Wedding Photographer is who I became. Almost 15 years later! It was one of those surreal moments in life.

    Thank you Matt & Alexis for having us there to document your day! What an honor! You guys look so happy and full of life! Just beautiful! Many blessings to you both in the future :)

  • Alexis :: Bridals

    We headed to City Park to photograph Alexis’ Bridal Portraits! She looked so beautiful! I’ve been waiting to share these with you guys, but needed to wait until her Wedding was over :) I am looking forward to sharing those, too. Still editing…! It’s been so much fun getting to really know Alexis since the day she booked with me almost 2 years ago! We grew up in the same neighborhood, so of course we know lots of the same people! I had a great time with Alexis, her mom and sister at this shoot! Extra hands are always helpful for Bridal session!

    Here’s some of my favs from the day:

  • Amy & Tim :: Maternity

    I had a great time photographing Amy & Tim last week for their Maternity session! Amy came with lots of cute ideas! They both had such a fun-loving, carefree attitude! We headed to one of my favorite locations in City Park to take these. Overgrown, rustic looking areas are always pretty! Looking forward to photographing their new addition once he/she gets here! It’s a surprise… love when couples do that!

    A shot with a few of Amy’s cravings………. LOVE THAT IDEA!! :)