Hi and thanks for stopping by! I am Amy Hunsinger, Atlanta photographer specializing in capturing authentically awesome moments of families, children, babies and relationships. This is where you can check out the latest happenings here at Sing Photography.
Not much to say here except….they came, they played and they really brought it to their shoot. Summertime + sunset + lots of craziness, fun, love and kisses = perfection. Plenty of favorites from the Cummings clan. Too many to share them all. I have a smile on my face every time I think of this session…….
about a week ago, Marty, Jack and I went to the beach sans Garrett. The former H’s are beach fanatics. We can put in a full 8 hour beach day riding the waves, laying out, playing ball and building sandcastles. Garrett, not so much. The beach is hot. And sandy. And bright. Anyway, he wanted to stay behind in climate control paradise at my parent’s house. He had them at their beck and call all to himself for 5 days. He kicked it pool side at Pop and Gran Gran’s and had fun with visits from his cousins, trips to Target for new toys and everything his little heart could desire. The first thing he said when we picked him up was, “I’ve had lots of candy!”
I am completely surprised at how relaxing and wonderful this quick little trip to the beach turned out to be. I know having just one kiddo to ourselves really helped to make it very memorable and sweet for everyone. Now that we have done that, we’re looking forward to a special trip with just Garrett at some point.
Here are a couple of point and shoot snaps as a recap……..
We went to eat at this place one day for lunch. I grew up going here and it was fun to take Jack. Did any of you guys ever go to the Santa Maria? You can feed the fish from a hatch at your table. It’s still exactly the same…….
It was high tide and dolphins were swimming and jumping all around while we ate lunch that day…….
We also went to the Castillo de San Marcos. It was so hot. Just as hot as I remembered it from when I was last there as a kid.
Dang it was hot. See those folks behind us wearing the Spanish Soldier uniforms? Those uniforms are wool. True story, a tourist keeled over from the heat right in front of me. The paramedics came. We left in search of air conditioning.
We fell in love with an area of the Atlantic called Matanzas Inlet. Growing up, my family used to vacation every year at a house in Ponte Vedra. This area reminded me of that. Empty beach for miles, lots of shells, beach critters and waves. It was heaven! Huh, I’m just now seeing a vintage type theme here, maybe that’s why it was such a fun trip……getting to revisit places that were so special to me while growing up. Our school calendar is changing this year and we have a week long break in September. We’re heading back there for that week. I found a place that will let us bring Lulu. And we’re bringing Garrett this time too. We really did miss his ornery little self.
We chose some pet Hermit Crabs from this here bunch……..
In Old St. Augustine, we stopped into a newly opened place that makes homemade gourmet popsicles. They’re called Paletas. Deelish! The shop was called the Hyppo. Way cool place. I hear paletas are going to be the new cupcake……
Been back from a beach trip for a couple of days. It was a perfect vacation. The kind of perfect where I feel like I connected to a little piece of myself that I haven’t seen in a while. And didn’t even know was missing. Neat -O. Happy Thursday! Love, Amy
I’m on the way out the door for vacation, but making a quick blog stop first. See you back here next week!
Here are a few from a recent new personal favorite family session. I’ll post more when I get back.
These girlie’s mama was concerned that one of these sweet pees may have been too much of a moving target 
This one may have been the one she was concerned about……
However, there is nothing to be worried about here……
This whole session just makes my heart sing….. see you next week! xoxo, Amy
Despite the Atlanta heat, I think summer may be my favorite time for photo sessions. I know for me personally, the time off and relaxed schedules seem to give me the opportunity to really notice the changes in our constantly changing boys. I think because it is easy to remember and think, “oh last summer, he wasn’t diving”, or “wow, he loves to sit and read,” and definitely the energy level goes up every summer, but that’s another story. Anyway, besides the normal process, thoughts and observations I go into every photo session with, in the summer, I also carry some nostalgia with me. A sense of stopping time a bit to check in and notice what’s really up. Just a different way of connecting with my subjects.
I adore this session. I wish I had the room on the blog to show ya the whole shoot. I adore these boys too. Their mama gave me free reign to catch her guys just as they are. They even dressed themselves and we just hung out. So, this shoot is a bit less styled and more photojournalistic than some of my sessions. I love both types equally, because no matter what, I am always looking for soul and authenticity when I photograph. We designed a Gallery Stretched Canvas wall with some of the portraits from the shoot. I’ll be sure to show it to you once they get it hung on the wall. We’re also designing a Summer 2010 Coffee Table Album. It will be an instant heirloom and a perfect keepsake from Summer 2010.
that’s the perfect nickname for my new buddy Brandon. I love this cool dude! Besides being super handsome, he is also full of spunk, fun, energy and talent!
A photo from a shoot that I was a part of several months ago was recently picked up for the cover of Best Self Magazine. Best Self is a great Atlanta lifestyle publication. The shoot was done along with the always fabulous Authentic Beauty Studio’s makeup team. Leslie Hines was the makeup artist for the look below. She also styled this shoot as well. Below is a link to the July cover…….
I posted a couple of images from that shoot here on the blog as well. Sometimes you never know what is going to come of these things. It was actually shot with something else in mind that didn’t come to fruition. However, lots from this shoot did get used in some cool ways. Jenni was one of the gorgeous models we worked with. She is signed with the Click agency here in Atlanta. I’ve worked with her on another shoot and she is such a dream to photograph. Sometimes a not so favorite image from a shoot will be what is chosen by a publication. I’m usually pretty great at editing out those shots. However, the folks at the publication are definitely better at knowing their readers. And it is always fun to get a different perspective. Below are a few personal faves from this session…….
When I am crazy about something, I love to share it, shout it from the rooftops and pretty much let everyone around me know all about it. That is exactly how I feel about Melissa Casteel and her talented landscape architect self. Melissa is the owner and brains behind Mondo Land Planning & Design. We met over the phone. She called me inquiring about a family session and when I found out she is a landscape architect, I then turned the tables and started questioning her. We happened to be in need of her services. So, we chatted a few more times and I just knew that she was the gal for us. Her process is warm, professional and very custom. From the initial visit to the wrap up, we had an easy going rapport.
This is cutie Melissa…….
I can’t rave enough about her talent. She is thoughtful and very design savvy whatever your style. She asks questions you would never have thought of otherwise. And with her designs, she has turned our landscape problem areas into what will be our favorite hangout places in our yard. Our project will be a big process done in phases. We are currently in the white X’s marked all over the trees that need to be cut down phase. It could take a while, but thanks to Melissa, I don’t wake up at night wondering how in the world to tackle our yard anymore……
Now, what I think is cool is that Melissa, with all of her fancy background and experience, really loves working with homeowners best. Her own home is completely delightful and is such a joy to visit. She has combined her design/family/home love and come up with a sassy Quick Plan for homeowners who would love a bit of freshening up without a giganto plan. I have told lots of folks about this option and they are drooling over the idea. Go check out the Quick Plan if you’re in need of some landscape design assistance. You’re just in time to be ahead for fall planting. Or, if you are in need of the full enchilada, I can’t recommend Melissa enough. For whatever you choose, she takes in to consideration your style, vision, budget, how much you want to do or not do for yourself, etc and so on.
So, Melissa and I hung out for a bit around her own yard for some photos. She is currently in the process of updating her website. She wanted some up close and lovely detail shots for her site to bring about a cozy message that homeowners can relate to……(Click here to stay in the know and like Mondo on Facebook!)
Hi, my name is Amy and I love vines……
And below is an up close stem of my new favorite tree. The Curly Willow……
I had the extreme pleasure a few weeks ago to meet up with Danielle for her updated headshots. Besides being absolutely beautiful, she is kind, smart, talented, reserved and bubbly all at the same time. She loves horses and can’t wait to babysit. I do not remember being this poised and with it as a 10 year old. You may have seen her in a few places such as ABC Family. I’m sure we’ll be seeing lots more of her adorable self. I get to “work” with her soon and probably don’t have to mention I’m pretty excited about it. She is lots of fun to be around.
Happy 4th of July weekend! I’m turning off the computer here to enjoy the holiday. I’m looking forward to lots of hot dogs, watermelon, playing and fireworks. See ya back here next week with new and improved blogging power.
My niece Carly.
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