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Things We See ~ a collaboration

amy — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:49:12 +0000

“To see clearly is poetry, prophecy and religion, all in one.”
~ John Ruskin

I am excited to announce Things We See. This collaborative website founded by Britt Bailey, Bonnie Berry, Jennifer Domenick, Emmy Sherman and me has a simple vision: share what we see. If you are interested in contributing please visit Things We See for information on how you can be part of this new community. You may also email us at contribute@thingswesee.net. We hope to see you soon.

Uncorked! Unplugged ~ fundraiser for Meals on Wheels

amy — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:55:08 +0000

NACE professionals from the Baltimore and DC areas donated their time and artistry to create a beautiful fundraiser for Meals On Wheels. Over 250 guests attended Uncorked! Unplugged held at the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore.

If you visited the Amy Deputy Photography studio photo booth, your images are available for complimentary download until March 30. This is my studio’s way of saying thank you to the many people who join together to serve the community and have a very fun party.

Here are a a few of my faves from last night.

Enjoy!

Anna + Amy Workshop ~ San Francisco March 30-31

amy — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:35:35 +0000

“Photography, alone of the arts, seems perfected to serve the desire
humans have for a moment – this very moment – to stay.” ~ Sam Abell

I am co-teaching with the fabulous Anna Kuperberg in San Francisco on March 30-31. The two day Anna + Amy Workshop has two spots remaining. Our workshop is available to professional photographers based on portfolio review.

The St. Vincent’s Center ~ NACE volunteers making a difference

amy — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:34:17 +0000

Neon cotton candy coated little lips. Hundreds of smiles and the latest dance moves decorated the gym. For 10 years members of the Baltimore National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) have brought ketchup and snowballs, bubbles and brownies to the St. Vincent’s Center in Timonium, MD. This year was no different as 45 NACE volunteers hosted 70 children and 30 staff for the summer picnic. St. Vincent’s Center offers residential treatment services for neglected and abused children as well as local and national child abuse prevention services.

Faces were transformed with paint. Fingernails were buffed and polished. “It is one afternoon where they can just be kids having fun in the summertime, no pressure, no lessons. It is amazing to watch them all dancing as if they did not have a care in the world,” said Dulany Noble, event organizer and Baltimore NACE Community Service Chair.

And the volunteers…they danced too. For information about service opportunities at St. Vincent’s Center contact Ellen Torres at 410-252-4000 x1629.

Volunteers from left to right: Team Snowball, employees of Gala Cloths, Bow Tie Bob, Alicia Karoll, president of Baltimore NACE and rental coordinator at AVAM, Daniel and Buster Raffell of A La Carte Maryland, Arthur Remanjon of Arthur Remanjon Photographers with Jerry Edwards of Chef’s Expresions and Team Kitchen, Ellene Pomerantz of Write Style, Leo Herbert of DePalo & Sons, Alicia Karoll of AVAM, Michelle Hall of American Furniture Rental, a representative of Carroll Manor, Julie Brown-Edwards of Tremont Suite Hotels, Loren Lippman of Party Rental Ltd. and Casey Riley of Marriott Waterfront Hotel.

Amy Deputy Photography among Top Ten Wedding Photographers ~ American PHOTO

amy — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:51:02 +0000

I am humbled and grateful, and too somewhat flabbergasted, to be chosen as one of the 2009 top ten wedding photographers in the United States by American PHOTO magazine.

When I received the notification email from the magazine, I replied with one sentence. “Are you kidding me?” I contacted my wedding photo buddies, many who are on the previous year’s American PHOTO list and many who will be, asking if the email was an improved version of a clever online prank. I was assured the email was accurate. They offered their congratulations.

It’s official now. Online. A magazine article en route. The only studio south of New York City, north of Atlanta and east of Dallas represented. The wedding photo community a twitter. And I’m feeling quite shy.

Ahhh…such are my paradoxes in receiving this designation. Questions hound me. Why does human nature adore the art of nebulous comparison? How can creative pursuits be empirically judged as better than others’ endeavors? I am honored and too, wrestling with my skeptical nature of accepting non-objective truth.

I called a friend to chat. For perspective, he offered a quote by 19th century newspaper editor Horace Greeley. “Fame is a vapor, popularity an accident, and riches take wings. Only one thing endures and that is character.”

Yesterday I went to a family dinner. I took a fruit salad. I made pictures of colored eggs tattooed by my son’s fingerprints, the people I love and gold-kissed daffodils. My questions faded. Sweet clarity returned. I am deeply thankful to the couples whose weddings I have photographed, to the 2009 American Photo nomination committee and to harbingers of spring.

I offer my congratulations to my fellow wedding photographers who were selected:

click here to read complete online article

Blue List Photographers ~ destination photographer collective

amy — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:12:59 +0000

Blue List Photographers, brainchild of wedding photographers Huy Nguyen of F8 Studio and Anna Kuperberg, is a collective of local and destination wedding photographers from the US and Canada with a shared philosophy: great service and great pictures. A big thank goes to classical violinist turned Blue List Photographers concierge extraordinaire, Kathryn Krueger.

I am grateful my studio is among this group of established artists including:

Ben Chrisman ~ San Francisco, California

Jesh De Rox ~ Alberta, Canada

DQ Studios ~ Calgary, Alberta

F8 Studio ~ Dallas, Texas

Sean Flanigan ~ Portland, Oregon

Greg Gibson ~ Washington, DC

The Image Is Found ~ San Diego, California

Anna Kuperberg ~ San Francisco, California

Sergio ~ Phoeniz, Arizona

Vrai ~ Chicago, Illinois

Linda Wallace ~ Durham, North Carolina

The Weibners ~ Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Wirken Photography ~ Kansas City, Missouri

Amy Deputy published in Wedding Photography UNVEILED ~ write some words and receive the book

amy — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 13:21:18 +0000

Jacqueline Tobin, longtime editor and writer at Photo District News, has published her first book, Wedding Photography UNVEILED: Inspiration and Insight from from 20 Top Photographers published by Amphoto Books and available at Amazon.

Wedding Photography UNVEILED, with cover photographs by Jose Villa, highlights twenty contemporary wedding photographers whose work is considered among some of the best in the nation. It offers aspiring wedding photographers practical tips, business practices and inspiration from established “fashion-forward” wedding photographers. Tobin’s book is a joyous celebration of the emergent art of wedding day reportage.

Tobin, who has been in the photo industry for over twenty years, sees wedding photography, once considered a “thankless profession”, evolving into its own lush storytelling genre.

“The most compelling images, I’ve discovered, are these “new-school” images that focus on emotion-filled, spontaneous moments during the course of the day, woven together to highlight a couple’s personality and connection, ” she writes.

I am deeply grateful to be among the nation’s wedding photographers selected for Wedding Photography UNVEILED including:

Charles and Jennifer Maring

In celebration of Tobin’s vision the corporate headquarters of Amy Deputy Photography, meaning me, is pleased to announce a book giveaway. Here’s how it works: start by choosing a word from the title, Wedding Photography UNVEILED: Inspiration and Insight from from 20 Top Photographers.

Write an essay, word, or sentence on what the word means in your life.

If your entry is best supported by an image please include an 800 pixels wide jpeg.

A select panel of judges, meaning me, will select two winners who will receive a copy of the book.

Email your entries no later than June 1, 2009.

So to you Jacqueline Tobin…I offer my deep gratitude. Thank you for your kindness, your patience and your guidance. Thank you for your representation of women photographers. Thank you for sharing your gifts with a community who loves images and how they hold our memories.

And to you…the countless photographers who inspire me daily, thank you. And to you…the couples, who love, without you there would be no book, Amy

2009 Bride’s Choice Award

amy — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 01:59:22 +0000

Thank you to my many wonderful couples who spoke on my company’s behalf for the 2009 Bride’s Choice Award from WeddingWire. It has been an honor to witness the love you share. I am humbled and grateful. May you always know how richly you are blessed, Amy

“This award recognizes vendors from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellent quality of service, responsiveness, professionalism, value of cost and flexibility. Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the company, the Bride’s Choice Awards are determined exclusively by recent newlyweds through surveys and reviews. That means your past clients have spoken on your behalf and chosen you for this honor! ” ~WeddingWire

Amy Deputy Photography among DC’s Top Wedding Photographers ~ Washingtonian Bride & Groom

amy — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:21:18 +0000

I love this little pink badge.

The good folks at Washingtonian magazine have named Amy Deputy Photography among the top wedding photography studios in the Baltimore, Washington, DC and Virginia regions for the eighth consecutive year.

It is a mark of distinction to be among the many creative and talented professionals included in the publication. Thank you Washingtonian. I am honored. For more resources pick up a copy of Washingtonian Bride & Groom.

enjoy ~ amy