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    So glad you're here! I'd like to tell you a bit about myself. I have been married to my wonderful husband for 18 years and we have two beautiful daughters, ages 13 and 15. I attended Columbia College and received a degree in Graphic Design. I worked as a graphic design manager for 7 years at the Illinois CPA Society where I designed their Magazine INSIGHT. My love for photography was always there but had to wait...

    On April 28, 2008 my daughter who was then almost 3 was diagnosed with ALL a form of Leukemia. As you can imagine that was a life changing moment to say the least. Through all the tears and heartache of watching your daughter go through intense chemotherapy and missing out on so many things—I have learned to treasure memories even more then ever. I just love
    taking precious pictures of children and families—the idea that these pictures will be looked
    at for generations to come is such an honor to me!!

    So here I am doing something I LOVE—capturing beautiful moments!

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    Amy Marshall
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1.27.11

Spring MAM Mini’s

Hey there…is it spring yet??? I know I can’t wait.

Just got some new AWESOME crochet hats and cocoons from my friend Katie! Can’t wait to try out them out on your adorable little ones!!!! I’m helping my friend get her logo and stuff together and I can’t wait to show you all the AWESOME things she can make for you too!!!

Ok…so the details on MAM Mini’s are:
Saturday, April 2nd 9-2
apple orchard (if trees are blooming) alt. TBD

Sunday, April 3rd 9-2
apple orchard (if trees are blooming) alt. TBD

Mini’s are a 20- 25 minute photo session. Including the DVD with a reprint release. Call or email today to book your time slot! YEAH

I have had many requests for gift certificates and have really enjoyed making something pretty up. See attached pictures! What a wonderful gift to give!!!

It has also been an honor to donate my services to deserving charities. When my daughter was struggling through chemo treatments and my wonderful friends and family held a benefit in her honor, I was touched by all the lovely donations.  I am so glad that I’m in a position to give back. On April 28th it will be three years since that life changing day and I feel so lucky to be where I am today!

I thank you!!!!
Amy

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1.25.11

baby “A” and baby “D” oh how sweet!!

another couple of cuties!!! Congratulations to all these new parents of these precious babies! LOVE this time—they get big so fast!!!!! enjoy

The date for the Mini’s are April 2nd and 3rd. I am planning on going to an apple tree farm nearby. Hoping for some great spring weather- if not I will have an alternative location. Can’t wait to see my old and new clients this spring. It’s a pleasure to watch your children grow!

thanks amy

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January 25, 2011 - 5:46 pm

Susan Host - Thanks, Amy, for using some of our awesome photos on your website! You did such a great job with our photo shoots and many of the pictures make me cry. They are so beautiful and captured our miracle to perfection. I am so glad that we did this….it will be an important part of telling our story to D when he gets older and can understand how he came to be.

I will be calling you in the spring for some family shots!

February 9, 2011 - 7:46 pm

admin - thanks so much I LOVED every minute of taking and editing these. How precious!! can’t wait to meet up with you and your family in the spring!

1.12.11

and another blessing from above…

…this adorable little baby boy! He was such a little sweetie, I was amazed at how he could hold his head up and almost roll over at only 3 weeks old. Enjoy!!!
I’ll be announcing a MAM Springtime Mini session soon- so stay tuned!!! I’m thinking April 2nd just in time for Easter!!!!
Thanks Amy

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1.4.11

boy oh boy!!!

Meet baby “AJ” what a handsome little guy!!!! he was wide awake for the whole session, only closing his eyes for a second here and there. Got some that looks like he is sleeping, but he couldn’t foul us!!! TOO SWEET! Enjoy- oh and this dog-aka big brother was so handsome too!!!

thanks Amy

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