amy gleason fine art portraiture

2011-11-29T19:03:00.001-08:00

2011-11-29T19:00:00.000-08:00

Introducing the MOMS and children from my MOM mini sessions 2010

2010-04-23T16:50:00.001-07:00

Mothers and Children

2010-02-12T09:08:00.001-08:00

Saw this video and thought about it for 3 days. LOVE the images. Inspired by the words. And, instead of just imagining what I could do with all of the feelings it stirred up and creative energy I have swirling, I decided to use it as a springboard and open up one day of mini sessions in April.

In honor of Mother's day 2010 I would like to photograph children and their mothers. Any age. Boy or Girl. 1 month to 99 years. Together. Just being you. Celebrating your relationship. Simply. Beautifully.

Sessions will take place at my home in West Chester, PA. (no travel sessions available at this time) Do NOT. I repeat. DO NOT start stressing about how you look and about why you don't want your picture taken. YOU are so. beyond. that.

Here is another video on the topic that a friend shared with me recently. Get out the tissues.

I am SO looking forward to this day. Additional information regarding the sessions can be found at my website (www.amygleason.com) under the mini session tab. You can contact me at amy@amygleason.com using MOMS as the type of session and for time slots available. Give this gift to yourself if you are a mom. Give this gift to your Mom if you are lucky enough to have a local mom. Or here's an idea- give it to your wife for Mother's Day. (images will be delivered before Mother's Day 2010) Promise we'll have fun and create some beautiful images.

enjoy the moments-- treasure those you love-

Amy

Enter to WIN a session

2009-08-04T18:27:00.000-07:00

slideshow, coffee table book and wall gallery with amy gleason fine art portraiture. Go to Mylifetime.com and Click on the Live Beautifully Sweepstakes and enter to win. Details of the contest sponsored by Bali at myLifetime.com. (prize is worth $8,000.00)

Click on any of the links below for a sample session slideshow

"Wink and a smile"

"Moments"

"This is Home"

Session fees start at $ 250.00 with Wall Galleries and Collections beginning at $ 1,000.00. Please contact me through the contact page on my website for booking inquiries, travel schedule, or questions regarding amy gleason fine art portraiture capturing your LIFE...as...ART.

new client interest

2009-05-14T17:49:00.000-07:00

I am currently booked (with sessions and with fighting cancer)through the summer. If you are currently on my schedule- you are all set.

This week we learned that my husband has relapsed AML and will need a bone marrow transplant. It is through these times- that I see how very important my work is to me- and to my clients.

I will be booking sessions again in September. Please contact me through the contact page on my website to be added to a list for information when I resume my regular booking schedule. (write ADD ME to the list in the info section)

My all time favorite quote becomes even more relevant during times like this...

"In every ordinary day there are a thousand miracles...if only we have eyes to see them."
flavia weedn

looking forward to capturing your LIFE...as...ART

Amy Gleason

sisters...

2009-04-11T07:07:00.000-07:00

c'mon spring

2009-03-28T05:21:00.000-07:00

Need to go someplace warm?

2009-02-06T08:47:00.000-08:00

This is for the local people in need of a winter break to somewhere warm. A different type of warm. Warmth generated from the feeling you get when you really stop. pause. ( and really *see* someone you love ) Beyond just the physical likeness of someone- if you pause-and challenge your assumptions- you can see (and feel) much more.

I would like to further explore this concept in my work and need some willing subjects. I have opened up some spots in my schedule for sessions (location to be determined) where I get to think outside of the box. To be clear, for these sessions I will be focusing on pleasing my own artistic vision and not looking to please you as a client.

The sessions will be $ 150.00 and will include 1 8x10 print (my choice) and 2 5x7 prints (your choice).
(Reg. price for a session and prints $ 510.00) Additional prints can be ordered at a 20% discount off of my current pricelist. (all subjects and/or their parents must sign a model release for this session for images to be used in marketing or art competition)

Upgrade your 8x10 to an 11x14 if you are (or a parent of)...

*a sitting baby not yet crawling
*triplets of any age
*over 40, a female, and have a fabulous coat or pair of shoes that you love
*age 12-15 and have lots of freckles
*newborn under 2 weeks old
* a person who has risen from much adversity
*have pigtails
*have lots of wrinkles that you like because you earned them
*a little girl who has a simple white slip dress

All correspondence will be through email. Email me amy@amygleason.com for time slots available and with questions.

"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place...I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them." Elliot Erwitt

2008-12-22T16:16:00.000-08:00

tis the season

2008-11-22T06:53:00.000-08:00

the busy season... take time to enjoy the simple things this holiday. Thank you to the many families that shared their moments with me this year. If you would like to schedule a newborn art shoot (under 14 days old)- please contact me through my website or at amy@amygleason.com.

All holiday orders will be delivered or shipped by December 1st.

"IMPOSSIBLE you say? NOTHING is impossible when you work for the circus."
(This is a quote from a sign that my husband posted on my desk...fitting, I think)

can you feel it?

2008-11-20T11:51:00.000-08:00

Amazing connection- amazing love between this family. So happy to have caught it.

gems

2008-11-14T08:21:00.000-08:00

recent images that have heart. can you feel it?

signature session

2008-11-04T03:15:00.000-08:00

"Do I like smiles? Yes, but only if they are real and filled with life. And I also like tears. You see, truth is beautiful, no matter what the expression."
Randy Bacon

amy gleason fine art portraiture signature session

little one

2008-11-04T02:55:00.000-08:00

I'm busy amidst family portraiture during this holiday season , but I had to share this recent newborn session. Isn't he too sweet?

Meet Nathan

on being HUMAN

2008-09-19T09:10:00.000-07:00

I'm inspired by people who ask questions. What is it to be human?

little reid

2008-09-12T11:39:00.000-07:00

your LIFE...is...ART

beginnings

2008-07-26T18:00:00.000-07:00

sigh

2008-07-23T16:13:00.000-07:00

so beautiful. this moment.

making lemonade

2008-07-20T11:51:00.001-07:00

In the past few years, my own family has been through quite a lot. Here they are indulging me in a bit of our own storytelling...on the hottest day of the summer. click on the image to see it bigger. sweet.

Enjoy the moments-

Amy

itty bitty

2008-07-01T11:35:00.000-07:00

Newborn images steal my heart. Over, and over again.

real moments

2008-07-01T10:54:00.000-07:00

Those who know me hear me say it too much, but I'll say it again here. I believe my work is important. Far more important than pictures. For me, a successful image has to go beyond capturing the physical likeness of the subject- you must feel something- want to stare at it longer than just recognizing the person's exterior.

My summer schedule has me traveling with few openings for sessions. If you are thinking of booking a session this fall, now is the time to schedule.

Enjoy the moments-

Amy

please email me directly

2008-04-17T04:47:00.000-07:00

There seems to be a technical issue with the contact page on my website. If you have emailed me, and have not heard back- please email me directly at

amy@amygleason.com

I was unaware of the problem- and am working on fixing it- but in the meantime- please know that I answer all emails promptly.

Enjoy the moments-

Amy

meeting little souls

2008-03-24T10:29:00.000-07:00

Loved

2008-03-24T10:18:00.000-07:00

I had a great time meeting a great family out in Gap a couple of weeks ago. We had fun inside, and then went out and BRAVED the 30 degree weather for just a few shots. I think this session was a success- can't you just feel the happiness?? sigh....don't I just have the best job?

2008-02-08T05:36:00.000-08:00

I spent the week exploring with 14 extremely talented and successful photographers at a Jesh de rox workshop. The image above describes how I feel this morning. (taken last month)

It is so important to remember

your LIFE...is...ART

2008-02-01T07:16:00.001-08:00

limited openings left. please email amylgleason@yahoo.com for time slots still available

back to business...

2008-01-20T11:31:00.000-08:00

The old posts for Amy Gleason Photography AND TEAM GLEASON are available by the link to the right. They will stay online and will continue to be updated. This blog- connected to my website- will be updated with current session information for Amy Gleason fine art portraiture only. Sufficiently confused yet? It was high time for a split- and confusing for clients. Thank you- everyone, for your amazing support as we move forward in 2008.