Amy Wenzel Photography

Tough Kids

These kids were an absolutely riot.  All different from one another in such distinct ways.  The youngest HAD to have my attention at all times...if she didn't have my attention she would belt out in song, "Mr. Sun, sun, mr. golden sun!!!"    Too adorable.  I think you can tell from the photos what a firecracker she was.  The middle child was a tomboy and was rather worried that when I showed up I was going to make her wear a dress or something.  I promised her I would do no such thing.  And the oldest was definitely an old soul. He would grace me with very serious questions such as, "Amy, would you consider photography to be Art?"  I just really jived with this family and it was one of those cases where I almost wanted to volunteer babysitting service just so I could hang out with the kids again!! 

P.S. For those of you blessed souls showing concern for my caffeine withdrawl, I think the worst is past.  I still feel a little funky....tired, scatterbrained, a little unmotivated. Isn't it crazy how much caffeine addiction can jack you up??

Caffeine withdrawl hurts

My head feels like it is in a vice.  I'm attempting to de-caffeinate my lifestyle.  It seems to have gotten a little out of hand the past few months.  Yesterday was the first day I went without coffee.  cold turkey.  Oh. my. gosh.  I was feeling sooo sick.  Even my ear drums were throbbing.  But I made myself feel better by going to the mall and getting myself an iphone.  Today the splitting headache is still attempting to take me out. From what  I remember,  after the 3rd day the headaches pretty much cease for me.   I can't wait to no longer be dependent!!

These are a few of my favorite shots from the trip to Washington D.C. I took last month.  I've never worked with horses so up close and personal.   I was truly amazed at their personalities and how gentle they are even though they are these big majestic creatures.   I really want a horse now.   And David thought it was bad when I used to beg for a Newfoundland dog.  You know, those gigantc black dogs that are as big as bears and slobber everywhere?  Can't imagine why he wouldn't want one.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I may be getting old.

I honestly can't think of anything to write with this post.  Maybe its the big glass of coffee I drank on an empty stomach thats making me jittery, or the "to do"  list I'm determined to check off before the day is out.  These are some pictures I wanted to share though.  Photographing kids keeps you young at heart, and doing it regularly keeps you in the groove.  I have to admit though, I've gotten a little rusty with my knock, knock jokes, and she knew way more of them than I did!   I couldn't keep up!   That is the last time I'm out done by a 7 year old!   I'm going to Barnes and Noble to buy a knock knock joke book.  I'm going to blow her mind with my mad skills when I see her again for their holiday session.