Amy Malott -Photography, Photoshop, Family and whatever happens in between

I LOVE winter

2010-01-05T10:35:00.003-05:00

Our Farm Boy Hockey Team. lol It's rather surreal to skate across 10 acres of ice.

We are blessed enough to have this AMAZING pond across the road from our house...(and amazing neighbours to go with it) but we swim and fish in it in the summer, and play HOCKEY in the winter! These are a few photos from the last few days.

Time for a Happy New Year

2009-12-27T13:36:00.002-05:00

It's the waiting time for new beginnings and beginnings always mean the end of something else. We have had a great year. It's been full of new beginnings for us, homeschooling, photography ventures, renovations...the list goes on. And now a new year to redefine, refine and explore new trends, goals and adventures. Have a happy and amazing New Year everyone!

Contest at Vintage Pearl!

2009-12-15T13:56:00.002-05:00

These are beautiful, and would make the most wonderful gift. (hint, hint) just click here to go to the blog and HERE to go to the website, :)

Me

2009-11-24T21:14:00.002-05:00

Well I finally had a picture taken....that I approve of. lol This is it. I Love it. It was taken by Jenn Marsh at PhotoJennic Photography. She does an amazing job. I am on the road to the west..Alberta anyway. I'm very excited. I am trying, not very gracefully to get in all the advertising I can. I'm very grateful for the help of my sister and brother-in-laws. Thanks guys. If anyone in the Edmonton area would like to book a session please leave a message and I'll get back to you as soon as possible!! amy@simplyphotosbyamy.com Thanks everyone!

My Punk{ins}

2009-11-12T12:42:00.003-05:00

Well these ones are mine. They're the freaky homeschooled kids on the block. But they (and me too) are loving every minute of it. I haven't really taken any time to talk about out homeschooling adventure, so no time like the present. This is our first year HSing. I think we're doing ok. The kids don't seem to be behind or socially defunked yet. I really laugh at the misconceptions that people have of homeschooling. We are not the Douggars. That's just not how we do things here....and I only have three kids. It's not about religion, although we are honest to goodness believers in God that's not our reason. We just wanted our punks to learn things differently than the private school they were going to. The public school in our area wasn't an option. I love being home with them, it's not that tough teaching them. Most times I'm learning right along with them. That's how we do it. P.S. There's nothing better than still snuggling in bed and listening to the school buses flying by. ;)

Fall Promotions!

2009-10-20T18:15:00.004-04:00

Fall Promotions.

Simply Photography~Wallaceburg Ontario~

519-401-5067~www.simplyphotosbyamy.ca

Kids all around

2009-10-20T17:58:00.003-04:00

With Halloween on the way, we had to have at least one post with the costumes! This little one was so cute in his monkey outfit....and matching banana bucket. But hockey (yay go Sens!) must be his passion. Although this might change after Halloween! Once he realizes he gets CANDY!!

A First Birthday Party with a cake Smash!

2009-10-20T17:49:00.003-04:00

I was blessed enough to be able to celebrate a first birthday with a good friend of mine's son.

Now Jenn is a wonderful photographer (www.jennmarshphotographer.com) and she had the BEST idea for a cake smash.

I had a wonderful time shooting with her. These are a few of my images, but what a great idea! Thanks so much Jenn for including me in your day!

More Beautiful Babies!

2009-10-05T23:31:00.003-04:00

I'm not sure why I'm underlining now. But I can't figure out how to shut it off. Wow there's a thought for the day. lol. It's like when people constantly write in CAPITOL LETTERS...it makes me crazy. And Ctrl U does not change it. Grr. Anyway I've had the best time as of late shooting everyone's beautiful children. I have more coming this week! It's very exciting. They are all very co-operative and I think some of them might even come back! :)

And Then There Were Babies!

2009-09-29T13:25:00.005-04:00

I have had the most beautiful little ones in! I have lots of ideas for the upcoming seasons. Bring it on!

WBFF Weekend

2009-09-22T16:58:00.002-04:00

I am NOT a bodybuilder...anyone could tell just looking at me. But the opportunity arose for me to shoot the WBFF in Mississauga this weekend. I took the opportunity. I'm glad I did, a hometown girl Emily Stirling won (she's from Chatham) and two other competitors from Chatham were in the competition too! Nikki Maziak and Colin Herder.

The most amazing Kids.

2009-09-15T22:26:00.002-04:00

I did this shoot the other morning, I'm learning with kids to keep it simple, let them do their thing. No pressure, no time limit and have snacks. These kids were amazing. They played, and had a good time.

Beautiful Wedding

2009-08-30T17:40:00.004-04:00

This was an amazing outdoor wedding I had the pleasure of shooting with Angela VanHorn (check out her website at www.angelavanhornphotography.com ) It was a beautiful day and the bride was stunning. These are a few. Hope you enjoy.

Borders

2009-08-23T23:51:00.006-04:00

I don't know if I'm feeling senti{mental} or just beyond tired, but these pics needed borders. I'm not usually one to fuss with much but these just looked, well, better. Just putting it out there. :)

Back in the Studio

2009-08-18T21:54:00.006-04:00

Well, I'm back in the Studio. I missed it. Summer is great, but it's nice to have a cosy little place to go back to. I did have a shoot today, it went wonderful thanks for asking. But before my client comes....each and every time, I check my lights. Today I didn't have to use a basket or bucket or any of the numerous other things lying around the Punks were in the house. Not in the rap sorta way, they were just on the other side of the wall....in the house. So I hollered and out they came. This is usually how shoots with my kids end up. They start off all nice and getting along and then they don't even try to fight me on it, they're just done.

This is how they usually end up. They've really only been in the studio maybe 10 minutes. The Girl isn't really sleeping, she's just trying to get her point across, and this is about when I realize that it's over. They really just want to go out and play.

2009-08-12T15:49:00.002-04:00

Well, we have a new look. let me know what you think! Should the colour be changed? Need a border? Let me know!

August Specials!

2009-08-08T17:37:00.004-04:00

Birthday's All Around!

2009-08-04T18:13:00.005-04:00

It was birthday parties everywhere the last few weeks. This one was my best friends girls. It was SO much fun and the food is always devine. :)

The Birthday girl

The other Birthday Girl.

CONTEST!!!

2009-08-04T15:41:00.006-04:00

Post my blog to your blog! Just mention my blog name on your blog or Facebook page. Leave your comments, and web/blog address here to win a free sitting and Two Free Accordian Brag Books! Random.org will chose the winner! Contest will close Thursday August 6th at 3pm. Winners will be posted shortly after!

Change is good....

2009-07-26T19:58:00.001-04:00

Most of the time. I change things alot. Like soon, I'll be posting some free Photoshop Templates and hopefully some actions. This is the week. Personal change is good too....:)

{New} Baby

2009-07-26T16:18:00.004-04:00

This little one wouldn't let Momma put him down. She was all he wanted, so we worked around it.

Thunderfest in Leamington Ontario

2009-07-26T16:09:00.004-04:00

Thunderfest was amazing. So much speed and excitement. I was there with Digital Moments Photography out of Belle River Ontario. These guys have it down. An amazing print on site team that produce beautiful images almost instantly. These are some of MY images, Scott has hundreds more of every rider that took part in the races.

A Little Commercial Shot

2009-07-11T15:19:00.005-04:00

The Dresden Community Church.

Wow, a record day.

2009-07-10T13:20:00.006-04:00

Wow, three posts in one day! Crazy! This was a shoot I did between the studio and the beach.

Ahh summer

2009-07-10T09:55:00.003-04:00

I'm loving Summer more and more everyday. The laziness has set in, which isn't a bad thing at all!

New Favorite Blog List

2009-07-07T21:12:00.006-04:00

At the right side of this page, I'll be posting my favorite links, to some of the greatest blogs I can find. They're all filled with amazing actions and templates. This is my absolute all time (used to be secret) blog. Thanks from the bottom of my heart.

Twitter!

2009-06-29T22:22:00.001-04:00

Follow me on Twitter! Simplephoto! Thanks!

Wonderful Shoot.......and a turtle.

2009-06-17T15:20:00.004-04:00

I had great shoot with Jennifer a couple days ago. We had a great time! And I know, on to the turtle. Joel and I went for a drive this morning and on the highway, in all the rain was this lonesome, muddy, HUGE turtle.

Jayden's Field Trip.

2009-06-10T19:04:00.004-04:00

Today was the JK's year end field trip to Canatara Park in Sarnia. What a wild day. Pics to prove it! :) First a sign I should have on my children's shirts...and this is what Jayd looks like when she doesn't want anyone to know who she is. lol

Kudos!

2009-06-10T18:59:00.002-04:00

First off, my new Website is up. Visit at www.simplyphotosbyamy.com. As well, I'd like to add www.angelavanhornphotography.com
to our links. What Jenn Marsh does for children and infant photography, Ange Marsh does for weddings. They're both superb at their craft.

All That Jazz

2009-05-28T09:47:00.007-04:00

Well, it's been a busy week! I've had the greatest time helping out Jenn Marsh (www.jennmarshphotography.com) with a shoot in Chatham. It's been an absolute blast. Thanks everyone!

New Model Shoot

2009-04-20T22:05:00.004-04:00

I've been shooting alot of models lately. Mostly due to school, but I love it anyway. Here is a girl, Kayla. She was amazing. She managed to pose, continuously for three hours, straight. I am really enjoying the class. I've learned a ton. Although I'm almost to the end of the class, I can see there is ALWAYS going to be alot to learn....but that's who I am, I never stop learning.

Mud, I love Spring!

2009-04-20T12:36:00.002-04:00

I let the boys outside, without 100% supervision.

A baby shoot.

2009-04-08T16:03:00.004-04:00

Although I have lots of experience with my children, someone else's are a different story.

It was alot of fun, a great time, she was SO ready to have her pic taken.

A First!

2009-04-08T15:39:00.007-04:00

My first model soot, with the help of Ted Kloski, from Maple Grove Studios in Windsor, I'm getting there! Her name is Hailee, and was absolutely wonderful, despite being a little under the weather.

Sick in the mud!

2009-03-12T18:34:00.006-04:00

Spring is upon us! The geese are on the pond, the muskrats are awake and Jayd is stuck in the mud behind our house. Screaming bloody murder....until Daddy came to the rescue! lol

Life!

2009-03-01T17:25:00.002-05:00

I was outside yesterday, it was cold, but beautiful. And things were finally starting to change. I am so excited about spring getting here. :)

2009-02-24T20:15:00.000-05:00

After our walk we were lucky to have some guests. Jamie was tired, but Wes had a good time.

I Love Winter But....

2009-02-24T19:55:00.001-05:00

I'm so ready for spring! We went for a walk this morning and took a few shots. It really was beautiful, the kids were happy to be outside, I was glad to get some exercise, but man, summer would really be nice right about now.

Hey

2009-02-22T21:15:00.000-05:00

Welcome to our blog. This will be short and sweet, and probably not everyday.....I'm not that organized. :) Just to keep Family and Friends in all Provinces and States up to date. Hope to see you all soon!