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Okay, so yes, I get questions all the time, whether they come in emails or in comments on my blog… I get them. And sometimes I’m good at answering them, and sometimes…. well…. I’m just not. {blush}Sorry!
I’ve thought about doing a FAQ blog post for a while now, but didn’t think I had enough to offer. LOL… I’ve seen a lot of photogs do them and they offer such great, interesting information that is so well written.. I love reading them. I just didn’t think I had it in me to really make it interesting, enjoyable or just plain fun to read. But hey – My friend Megan has inspired me to do this so here we go.
I guess we’ll start by letting you all either post your questions here in the comment section, or if you’d like to stay more anonymous… you can email me at aaphotography@rocketmail.com
I’ll do my best to answer them all right here on my blog.
So let me have it… What do you wanna know???
I mean seriously… she’s such a little doll! I really think I could’ve taken photos of sweet little J all day long. She was a bit scared of me, but once I brought out the smarties, we were best friends. I think she needs to be my new little model baby… she’s just so stinkin cute!
And I LOVED that mom brought her little braces so that we could capture this part of her life. Baby J was born with clubbed feet, so she has been through a lot in her first 9 months. She now only has to wear these while she sleeps, but she doesn’t seem to mind them at all. And actually… they’re quite fashionableAnd this girl could make anything look good!
Thanks Miss C!!! I can’t wait to play with her again!!!
Oh…she is a total doll! Look at those eyelashes. I’m envious! You do such an amazing job…love each shot!
Amanda…these are stunning!!! You did a great job! Keep it up!
What a picture perfect baby. Beautiful portraits
She is SO BEAUTIFUL. Love these shots.
She is a doll just love love those bright blue eyes.
These are adorable!! I love her bright blue eyes.
You already know how much I love these- but really! I just love these! She is such a beauty, those beautiful blue eyes, and the red hair. What a doll!
one of the most beautiful babies I’ve ever seen Amanda! These pictures are just gorgeous…
What a little cutie! I love the lighting!
OMG she’s adorable. LOVE LOVE LOVE the one of her in her little tutu. IT should go big, like huge big somewhere in their house. Not sure what club feet is exactly, but she rocks the braces. Good luck to her
perfection – you’re the master with lighting and skin tones gal!
love the shot with the braces, and I love that you embrace what she’s going through:)
I’m in ***LOVE*** with these AMANDA!!! This girl is a beauty! Her red hair is stunning! And the picture with her foot braces is my favorite!! Amazing as usual woman!
Jared wore braces just like these. He even walked in them. He just shifted from one foot to the other by swinging his legs. He was a smart one from the day he was conceived!
She is absolutely a doll!! Those eyes are to die for!!
Oh, she is just a doll! Love these!
look at those beautiful eyes and eyelashes!
Amanda every one of these is amazing! What an adorable little one.
LOVE these! She’s adorable, and your captures are priceless!
She is SOOOO beautiful and you captured her perfectly!!! I love these!!! and I agree with a PP that the one with the let braces is my favorite. They won’t stop this little princess….and I think having that memory captured so perfectly will be priceless now and even more so down the road. WONDERFUL!!!!
oh my! she is utterly adorable!! love her little cheeks!
what an adorable little girl
Gorgeous pictures and model!
oh my, she is so beautiful!
Jared wore leg braces exactly like those on her feet. He learned to walk in those, if you can imagine him swinging one leg in front of the other to get around. It was a hoot.
Oh,She is gorgeous.
OH I could just snuggle with this sweet baby all day long! She was such a good baby for me and it was such a joy to have to opportunity to photograph her. I loved meeting her parents and it was a huge plus that they looked just as good in front of the camera as baby T did!
What a beautiful family!
Stunning images Amanda. I love the family image, so timeless and beautiful.
Gorgeous Family! Their babe looks totally snuggly, and relaxed. Totally your specialty! These are all fabulous!
gorgeous Amanda!!! I just love that first shot how her tiny little finger sticks up. so so sweet.
oh my gosh amanda, she is so beautiful! love that family shot also!! stunning family!
Adorable! Love all of these! That last one is just WOW!
So precious! Gorgeous baby and family!
Oh for heaven’s sake that second one is PERFECT! I love it! Sweet snuggly baby all soft and sleepy!
What a gorgeous family and such a precious little one! Beautiful!!!
the first shot just melts my heart – what a precious little girl
oh she just melts my heart!! and thank you for your sweet comments on my blog today. you made my day!! and- i would LOVE to get together sometime! let me know next time you are in utah!!
just adorable — so peaceful your newborns always are so amazing.
These take my breath away.
oh yes, she is definitely scrumptious!! Awesome shots, Amanda. And, gosh, her parents look like supermodels.
i love these!
gorgeous, gorgeous gorgeous!!!!! I need to come hang with you in Boise! your skin tones are rocking it girl:)
gorgeous baby and pictures.
oh man, what a gorgeous family…
they are so lucky to have you photograph them!
wow!
Oooh, yeah! I love your work! I see from your scrolling screen up top that you do the cool baby wrap where they are wrapped and propped up – that is a very poor explanation… Do you know what I mean? 😉
The one up top is a girl in a pink hat bow wrapped in a green blanket. How do you do that?
Thank you so much!
Jenn
How do you get the babies to hold their own little heads up with their hands?
You said you recently bought lights… what all did you buy? I am also curious… you said that your friends helped you “adjust” some things that made you happy with them! What was that?
I am realizing that lights are important to have, but am scared of them at the same time!
Thanks so much! I had been thinking about emailing you directly, but this is even better yet!
Oooo, I love these sort of posts, especially from great photographers like you!!
My brain has gone wild with all the questions I could ask but I’ll try not to be greedy!!
Firstly, how do you know when to stop editing? Your work is clean and classic, I often feel I go too far and ruin what was a perfectly good photo and I’ll try over and over and not know what looks right. Is there a point when it just clicks inside your head and you KNOW when you’ve got it perfect?
Would you be willing to share the light setup you would usually use for you recent studio sessions with your own kids. The lighting was GORGEOUS and would love to see just how you set the shots up.
These images I especially love, http://www.amandaandrewsphotography.com/blog/photography-special%e2%80%a6boise-photographer/
Is there any lights that are a ‘must-have’?? I am looking into buying some very soon but the choice is huge and I love your style and would love to produce similar work.
Many many thanks,
Leilani
Hi Amanda
I want to know how has Elma influenced your work? How much do you love Elma? Is it true that Elma won’t go to Banff unless you’re there? Do you think Elma is funny?
LOL xx Elma
You could always go over to formspring.com a few photogs are over there and it seems like an easy way to do Q&A. My question are you and Holly ever going to consider doing an online workshop? Would love, love, love that.
Love this!!! I think you should do it once a month!
Ok, so your images are so clean and sharp. What is your post process flow? I think I spend too much time getting images ready for the blog.
Do you use ps only? actions? what your fav trick?
Love the Q&A posts. Ok so what type of camera do you use? Are you self taught? What computer and program do you use to edit? That was 3 questions is that fair? LOL Thanks a lot and love your work!
this is like Christmas!!!! Any post processing you are willing to share would be so great. I LOVE the color and look you get….like someone above said…not too much but just enough. LOVE your images!
just wanted to let you know that I think you rock girl! and one question – are you going to Banff?
Ummmmm….so I really want to just ask “How do you do it?” but fear that may be a bit vague. In an attempt to be more specific I would like to ask two questions:
1) What resources do you/did you use to learn about color correction and skin tone? Your skin tones always seem to even and milky. Mine are all over the spectrum right now.
2) Are you and Holly planning another workshop?
Thanks!
Amanda…lol! I want to know how you manage to stay such a hot momma while raising 4 kiddos…and juggling business, the mommy thing & wife thing? Actually…I do have a question…do you shoot RAW or JPG? I do JPG & wondering if I need to try RAW again w a much easier workflow??? or not. ha. you’re the bomb in my book
i love your photos, you are so talented. i was wondering where you got your furry rug or material that you use for your baby props. thanks!
I too would like to know more about your lighting set up…always looking for pull-back shots! I thought I read you shoot canon but what’s your favorite lens? Do you think L/Pro series lens is worth the $$? You wond that workshop, right? How is that going, are you learning a ton? What is the most valuable thing you have taken away from it yet? Oops…did you say one question or 10? I think I just asked a few too many!
I have a question (or two …) Did you have a photography mentor? If not, what resources/sites/books did you turn to when you were trying to learn more and increase your skills and grow your business. Second question is how do you determine your pricing?
Hi Amanda – I have admired your photos for a long time! My question is, can you give any tips/tricks on your post processing? Your pictures always look so clean, crisp and bright! I have such a hard time with skin looking ruddy… your skin tones are gorgeous – so creamy and milky. I would love to see a before and after post on some of your post processing! Thanks in advance!