Congratulations, Philip!

What a privilege to know Philip and capture these images from his senior year.  Even though we attend church together, I didn't realize what a talented musician he is until this photo shoot.  

We had a good time utilizing the colors, landscape and architecture of Charleston for this session.

Wesleyan is fortunate indeed to be gaining such an accomplished musician and stellar student.  Best wishes to you always, Philip!

Congratulations to Hannah!

This beautiful graduate of Riverside High School enjoyed her senior session in areas around the New River Gorge.  I love how her platinum locks contrast against the green hills.. and what a treat to catch the rhododendron in bloom : ) 

 Hannah is a lovely, easy-going gal, but don’t let that fool you.  She’s a hard worker;  I think I was most impressed when I learned that she bought this car herself....

Best wishes to you always, Hannah.  I know you’ll achieve anything you put your mind to!

Snow!

We’re not seeing much of it around here lately, but you WILL find some inspiring photos of the white stuff in the 2012 February issue of Wonderful West Virginia magazine.  I was honored to have my image, "Glen Ferris Snow", showcased in the gallery section of this issue.  It has been especially nice to hear from friends and admirers who enjoy a sentimental attachment to this special place in the Upper Kanawha Valley in Fayette County, WV. 

Urban Session

With many of my facebook friends recounting their blessings through this month of Thanksgiving, this seems a perfect opportunity to publicly thank all my wonderful clients!!  I truly feel that I serve some of the best people around and I am very thankful for it.  I can now add Kortni to that list of blessings, as I had a very fun afternoon shooting her Urban Session in areas around Charleston, WV.

A Riverside High School senior, Kortni had the idea of using Capitol Street for part of her session;  I love the colors and settings this area provides.  I think Kortni enjoyed the best of both worlds since we also traveled to forested areas to capture some of the remaining foliage and natural landscapes.

You are a beautiful young lady, Kortni;  it was a pleasure meeting you & your family.   I wish you all the best in your senior year!

Best Wishes, Kayla!

This gorgeous senior at Scott High School enjoyed her photo session in areas around Glen Ferris and the New River Valley this summer.  What a treat to spend a few hours with her, learning her fashion style and interests.  I wasn’t that surprised to hear she’s interested in studying nutrition in college, since she eats smart and stays fit with regular exercise.  

Kayla had a knack for choosing just the right colors and clothes to complement her eyes and skin tone.  It was a pleasure to spend time with you, Kayla.  I hope you have a fabulous senior year!

Congratulations to Kristen!

This Riverside High Senior was a joy to spend time with this summer and I look forward to her fall session coming up very soon!    Kristen is a beauty, just like her mom, and what’s more, she’s just as beautiful on the inside.  An active and fit young lady, Kristen seemed to enjoy trekking around the upper Kanawha Valley with me for her senior session.  

These are the areas I photograph most often; I never tire of the spectacular settings and light they provide.  Best wishes to you, Kristen, on a great year!

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2012 Inspirational Calendars!

8.5 x 11" / 12 month calendar

The new 2012 Inspirational Calendars are on the way and I believe it’s my best design yet! Better because I’ve incorporated background colors and textures to complement each season and make the text easy to read.

This calendar provides uplifting quotes from inspirational souls such as John Muir, William Shakespeare, and Ralph Waldo Emerson together with Christian saints and Holy Scripture to share a thoughtful saying each month.

Start your Christmas shopping early! And... if you are one of the first 5 people to order, you’ll receive a complimentary notecard to accompany your calendar.

View and purchase here.

~ Family Session Special ~

Contact Natural Elements Photography for available dates:

info@amysphotography.net

Prayer Book

For over a year now, I’ve been working on a project close to heart, an illustrated prayer book. Natural Elements Photography is founded upon scenic images of West Virginia and beyond and it seemed only natural to accompany the grace of prayer with the loveliness of creation.

I am delighted to tell you the book is nearly here! Because I'll only be ordering these in limited quantities, I’ll be taking pre-orders through the end of August.

The book has 26 pages, sized at 8x6” for an easy travel companion, soft-cover with a full page photo to accompany each prayer. The spiral binding is intentional, as I wanted to have a book that would lay open easily on a desk-top or prayer corner. The last page contains brief notes about a selection of the prayer authors. The photos include some of the most popular from my Images of WV Collection and several new photos made in the mountains of North Carolina.

Some prayers and meditations are probably very familiar, such as the Lord’s Prayer, Psalm 23 and the Beatitudes while others may be less recognized, such as the prayers of the saints from the ancient church of the 3rd and 4th century. There are morning prayers, prayers for traveling, prayers for children & forgiveness and prayers before going to sleep.

Since I’ve been a guest speaker to a variety of groups about prayer and find it an essential part of spiritual health, I wanted to create a way to enrich and encourage the daily prayer life of others and possibly introduce some to the thought-provoking and powerful prayers of ancient Christian saints.

View of back cover

small text reads, "A book of devotion with prayers form the ancient faith.

Glory to God for all things! †

God has blessed my life & business and it has been a joy to put together images of His creation with prayers from the ancient faith.

The book will retail @ $22; wholesale pricing is available upon request. If you would like to pre-order, please send an email to naturalelementsphotography@yahoo.com

50th Year Reunion

Congratulations to the Gauley Bridge High School Class of ’61! They recently celebrated their 50th year reunion at the Glen Ferris Inn with plenty of smiles and good cheer as they reminisced together. I’ve had the pleasure of photographing this group for several years now at various gatherings; it’s an honor to celebrate with such lovely people. Wishing you all many more joyful years!

See more images from the reunion here.

Senior Sessions

Congratulations to these outstanding young men from the Class of 2011!

Thank you for the opportunity to photograph this special time in your lives.

Fall, glorious fall!

My favorite time of year....

Best wishes to you in the coming year as you open a new life chapter!

2011 Inspirational Calendars Coming Soon!

The new 2011 Inspirational Calendars will be here soon, so be sure and pre-order yours today!

The new design is larger, at 8 1/2 x 11 inches, featuring one of Amy’s scenic images accompanied by a short prayer, uplifting quote or Bible verse for each month of the year.

The 2011 Inspirational Calendar is $22 plus tax & shipping and will be available for purchase on our website soon. Contact naturalelementsphotography@yahoo.com if you would like to pre-order yours today.

Preview of all 12 images in the new calendar

The first 5 calendars sold will include 3 free notecards, with original designs by Amy of scenic West Virginia. A perfectly uplifting gift for the holidays!

New Custom Notecards

Few things bring greater pleasure than sharing my love of photography AND promoting

the great state of West Virginia!

It has been so nice to hear the feedback from my clients when these little notecards have been given as tokens of my appreciation. For a few years now, I have printed boxed sets as a special favor but now I am bringing them to you as part of my business with hopes that they will bring warmth and smiles to those far and near who cherish the beauty of

this piece of heaven we call West Virginia.

View more designs and purchase sets

Lyndsi ~ Bridal Session

What a privilege to capture images of the gorgeous bride, Lyndsi, in Charleston, WV! Bring on the stormy skies; it only helped to create some dynamic images =-)

The evening light was so flattering...

The interior, so elegant... very suitable to compliment a graceful and classic look.

I especially enjoy a bit of whimsy....

Thanks for the opportunity!

VHS Multi-Year Reunion

‘77-’84 classmates of Valley High School celebrated their reunion in style at the WV Tech Ballroom on June 26, 2010. Vernell contacted me about the reunion back in the spring and it was a real pleasure working for her and getting to know her through this event. Congratulations to Vernell and the VHS Reunion Committee for putting on a great event! And thank you for asking Natural Elements Photography to document this occassion.

*See more candid previews, group photos and the memory book here, under "Events".