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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
    Photographer & Graphic Designer
    708.670.1494

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Baby “C” is 3 months!!!

This cutie is my FAVORITE!!! what eye lashes on her!!! oh so much fun!!!

I am so excited to watch her grow throughout this first year. I think I may offer a one year package for newborns….well let me think about that one and post something on that soon. Also I need to figure out how to do a referals – either a discount on your shoot or free pictures- again need to work on those details. Oh I just love this!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!

Round Barn Photo Shoots

Well the weather was not cooperating as well as I would have liked it, however I got some AMAZING shots of some real cuties!!!

The Round Barn is such an AMESOME place to take photos. So many old trees & tractors, I just love the old chipping paint on the barn. Ok so here they are, ENJOY!!!!

I still have two openings for next weeks MAM Mini session at Piltcher park. 3:30 and 4:00 let me know ASAP if you are interested!

Thanks!!!

Crafton Family Photo Shoot

At first I thought this was gonna be a disaster as the sun went away and the clouds rolled in and it started to rain….but it turned out wonderful!. After the the sun came back out a bit—and the kids did so well!. Enjoy. And again making me want another baby!!! this might be a problem. ha ha

Don’t forget to book your MAM mini session—there are still some openings for this Saturday June 12th at round barn!!!!

let me know if you have any questions! 708.670.1494

Thanks, Amy

June 8, 2010 - 1:54 pm

Linda - The photos are great…Kim picked great colors and has a very attractive family!

JUST ANNOUNCED!!!! MAM Mini’s

An opportunity to get some great shots of your kids! I am offering two dates to shoot Mini Sessions. These Mini’s include 20-25 minutes of shots resulting in 8-10 images in both color and black & white. You will also received the disk with all the photos taken from that day and a copyright release. This is a great idea for Father’s Day! Or just some great outdoor shoots! This all for only $35.00!!!! Book now!!!!!!

This is not intended for family shoots as they required more time. To book a time slot please either email me at amy@mamphotosanddesigns.com or contact me by clicking on the “contact me” button above. Thanks so much and please let me know if you have any questions!!!!

Location & Date #1

Round Barn Farm Museum on June 12th from 2-6
(half hour increments)
24115 South US Highway 52
Manhattan, IL 60442

Location & Date #2

Joliet Park District’s on June 19th from 2-6
(half hour increments)
Barber & Oberwortmann Horticultural Center,
227 N. Gougar Road
Joliet, IL

Please note that this offer is also a portfolio building time for me so it is likely that I will be using some of the photos on my marketing materials and on my site and blog. Thanks!

June 2, 2010 - 3:51 pm

Nicole - I love the pictures. I hope there are some time slots left for Mini’s. I can’t wiat to have some amazing pictures of my kids!

April 27, 2014 - 8:11 pm

Beth Gonzalez - Hi Amy. I’m interested in one of your mini sessions on June 12th or 19th for Jacob. (We have used you the past two years). Do you still have openings? Can you describe what the background would be for either place? I am not familiar with them. I was also wondering what your new price was for mini sessions.

Let me know.

Beth Gonzalez

June 21, 2015 - 3:09 pm

jamie gordon - Hi again !
We spoke about a month ago and i just wanted to let you know my daughter is home from the hospital 🙂
I know you said you like to do the session within the first 10 days so whenever you have am opening just let me know. If possible could you do an afternoon session? Her father gets home from work about 3 so if that could work in any way that would be perfect!
Cant wait to hear from you, were so excited! !
Thank you Jamie

Makenna’s Birthday Tea Party

Thanks to all the girls that came to Makenna’s Birthday party. The girls had a lovely time and well so did I taking pictures of all of them dresses up so cute. My camera didn’t know where to begin so many soft colorful things jammed into one room!!! Happy Birthday my dear Makenna!!! Love you

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little shorty!!!!

The pretty little girls!!!

A little something to eat if you will.....?

Oh the dresses!!!

Table set for tea!

Listening to Mrs. Newberry- she was reading Fancy Nancy to the girls.

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