What I was doing in Florida

A couple of weeks ago I flew to Florida to photograph Scarlett Lillian, an amazing wedding photographer  based out of Jacksonville.  The photos were for her new website and blog.  Let me just tell you that Scarlett is the most girly girl I know and  so much fun to hang with.  Actually we had never met in person until I went down there but we've been keeping in touch for quite a while now via this crazy thing called the internet. =) And I am especially excited because she did a photo shoot of me as well and I just saw the pictures for the first time today!   

I'd been to Florida before, but never in August.  Scarlett can testify that the heat and humidity was about giving me a panic attack.  It was like walking through a wet blanket which I am not used to!   Despite my issues with the temperature, I loved romping around a new city and spending time with another photographer.  I get to use all my technical and photoshop lingo without having to explain what I am talking about.   The ocean was also gorgeous and the water was as warm as a bath.  I realized that I wouldn't be able to handle living there in the summer though as much as I dream of living there in the winter. So I can quit begging my husband to move to Florida now. 

I've got a ton of stuff to share-
First off, a few of the pictures I took of Scarlett.

I loved shooting her.  She was such an incredible model.  You have to check out this video she put together of the shoot to see what I mean.  She such a glam girl.  The video also shows the inside world of laying on the sidewalk as a photographer.  See me in action!

And here is a fun slideshow of a ton more of the pictures:

Next up-  A sneek preview of a few of the pictures that Scarlett took of me!!! 







I absolutely love these headshots she did of me against the blue.  No I'm not naked I promise.  My strapless is just sitting a little low!  It's funny how as you get older you have to let the little things go about your appearance that bother you. For instance, my lazy eye. lol!   Notice how on the right side my eyelid hangs lower.  Itsn't it pathetic that we even notice things like that about ourselves?  Another thing that used to bother me that I now actually LOVE are my pointy ears.  Or elfkin ears, if you will.  I wanted to do these shots to show them off.  I inherited my pointy ears from my Dad.  As you can imagine it wasn't much fun as a 10 year old girl being called "captain Spok."   When you are a teenager it's so much about blending in and being like everyone else.  Fitting in is the name of the game.  Now that I am a woman I would much rather stand out.  Everything in my life from my style of dress to the style of my photography is constantly evolving as I grow out of the mindset of being like others and into the mindset of being unique.  I know I've only begun on this journey, but I am finding it so rewarding. 

So don't forget to click through to Scarlett's blog to see the slideshow of all the pictures she took of me and the entry she wrote about our time together in Florida.  I'll leave you with a polaroid picture.

Comments

[Jamie Delaine]

Amy! I love these!! I saw these on Scarlett's new blog when it launched. You are so talented girl. Of course, you know how much I love your PP and it's GORGEOUS in this session. The ones of you are rockin' too. Such beautiful girls, both of you. Looks like a blast :)

[Scarlett Lillian]

Yayay! I love love love the photos you took of me. You are such a rockstar! I had the best time hanging out with you. Maybe you and David can come revisit Florida sometime when it's not so steamy muggy. :-) And you are such a supermodel yourself, but more importantly so beautiful from the inside out. Love ya girl! Thank you thank you thank you!

[Juliet]

Wow! Loved the video. Scarlett is so gorgeous and you too!

[robynn munnings]

loved all of it..the vibe, the style, the pp, the models :) so great!!! fun to have frineds like this :)

[Kara Pennington]

Amy ~ I love the pics of Scarlett - and the ones of you on her blog are GORGEOUS! :)

[Melissa E Earle]

Wow! Yea I totally think that these photos and that this idea rocks!!!
Loved it so much I blogged about that idea!
Cheerio
-Melissa E Earle

[Joy Kaminski]

These are BEAUTIFUL, AMY!!!!!!

[nicole green]

you both are way too beautiful! :)

[Allison Rocker]

WOW Amy you are an amazing photogrpaher! You totally rocked that shoot! And Scarlett is beautiful! I bet yall had so much fun!
I loved the little video! How fun!!

[Elizabeth]

Oh My gosh.. these are so awesome.. all of them the ones you took of Scarlett and the ones she took of you.. you two are gorgeous.. just gorgeous

[Carlotta]

Hi!

I just discovered your video of the Breakfast at Tiffanys recreation on the YouTube, and I had to congratulate you for your great job.

I have been looking on more pictures you've done lately and there are really amazing!

Keep doing it so well, as i'll put this link into my favourites and i'll be looking forward to seeing new pics!

Just a new fan from Barcelona... :)

[Anna Jones]

holy smokes, Amy! You are such a superstar!!! you blow me away everytime. your pp is so awesome, as is your composition...you're just amazingly talented! and check out those headshots of you!!!

[Teresa]

First off, saw the new pics of Scarlett on her myspace and blog....great stuff! She looks amazing and what personality!!

Secondly, you're pretty hott stuff yourself lady!! I love that you two became friends through photography and the internet...life certainly works in amazing ways.

So glad to 'know' such a rocking photographer here in Michigan - certainly wished you lived a smidge closer...but hey, a girl can dream! :)

[Toni Elmer]

this looks like seriosuly way too much fun... and I LOVED the video that you guys put together! TFS.
Toni

[Amy Martin]

Hey Amy! I thought I left a comment already, but I'm not seeing it.

You both look stunning! You did an AMAZING job behind the camera (not to mention in front)!

[Leah Simmers]

The images you took are more than amazing. They truly look right out of a magazine. You did a remarkable job, what a lucky girl to have you capture her and a beauty to capture too.
Love the headshot she got of you, very cool, looks like an album cover.

[Katie]

Saw some of these on Scarlett's blog. They are so awesome!! You did an amazing job!

I'd love to meet you if you come back to FL. I'm in Jacksonville with Scarlett. :)

[Amanda]

The video is awesome! Makes me want to come follow you around and take notes while you shoot. lol The pictures of both of you are gorgeous! I would love to know what kind of gear you have. You need to do a Q&A post when you get less busy :)

[Trevor Meeks]

Wowwwwww Amy, absolutely gorgeous images of Scarlett and yourself! You guys rock!

[Noel Del Pilar]

Excelent pictures, Amy! I love the colors, exposure and composition with a basic equipment. Yes, the pics of Scarlett came Georgeous! I love her style and brand!
I am married, uff!