{ amelia's blog }

I've moved!

2009-04-06T08:34:00.001-07:00

Hello everyone! I know it's been awhile since I've kept in touch on this blog and it's because there was a new one in the making. Now that I've joined dane + dane studios, I'll be taking care of our human blog called The Sope Box.

I've switched all of you who subscribed over to the new blog, so just let me know if you'd no longer like to receive updates and I'll remove you from the list.

While waiting for a new post, you may want to head over to Amelia Soper Photography to see some of the awesome people I've photographed this past year.

If you'd like to see what we're up to on the pet side, check out The Dane's Dish. Soon we'll have both blogs linked from our site, but it's been a bit crazy in the studio as of late, so it might be awhile.

Talk to you all soon!!!

-amy

Seattle Dog Friendly Art Walk 3/6

2008-02-27T05:38:00.000-08:00

PIONEER SQUARE IS GOING TO THE DOGS!

Where: Pioneer Square on the corner of S. Washington & Occidental (at the old Fenix; enter through the atrium on Occidental Square.)

When: Thursday March 6, 5pm-9pm.

CityDog Magazine is hosting the first-ever dog friendly art walk as part of the First Thursday Art Walk in Pioneer Square. This one-night-only art exhibit will showcase the fabulous works of some of Seattle's finest dog photographers and artists.

I will be there with Dane & Dane snapping portraits of your own four-legged friends at the event which will be available for purchase. So if nothing else, swing by with or without your pooch and say hi!

Come on by, grab a sample of one of Dry Soda's gourmet sodas, mingle with some amazing artists, and then look for the "CityDog Friendly" sign at other participating, dog friendly galleries as part of the First Thursday Art Walk.

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHERS & ARTISTS (who will be on hand to rub elbows with):

Bev Sparks, B Sparks Photography
Emily Rieman, Best Friend Photography
J. Nichole Smith, Dane & Dane Photography
Jenifer Flynn, Four Legs Photography
Jamie Pflughoeft, Decopaw Design
Jennifer Sellers, Artist
Shai Steiner, Animals In Primary
Angela Ketelhut, Art by Angie

*Please remember that dogs must remain on-leash and be under your control at all times, Thanks!*

Hope to see you there!!!

No Sleep 'till Oregon!

2008-02-19T22:11:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone!

I am happy to report that my first official Dane & Dane travel shoot with Nichole in Oregon was amazing! It was a whirlwind President's day weekend- 2 photographers, 4 days, 5 shoots, 3 hotels, 2 cities & 7 dogs. We shot for CityDog, Dane & Dane, Plural, & Zen Haus. It was Rocco's first time in a hotel and his first time being a doggie male model and, all in all, he held up like a champ. Below are some of the shots from the weekend... Including a few from our first stop in Astoria.

Astoria

2008-02-19T21:52:00.000-08:00

Astoria, Oregon- what an amazing place. If ever in town, be sure to swing by the Wet Dog Cafe. Tons of awesome beers and great burgers. And if you ever get the chance to stay at the Cannery Pier Hotel, by all means, do it. Isn't Rocco a fabulous model?!

Puppy Love MuttMixer

2008-02-19T06:35:00.000-08:00

Last Wednesday I was able to shoot a bit at the CityDog Puppy Love MuttMixer at the W Hotel. It was a great night full of tons of dogs and their people just mixin it up at the W. What a beautiful venue for an awesome event!

CityDog Magazine

2008-02-01T11:33:00.000-08:00

The Winter issue of CityDog Magazine is finally on the rack and with it, my first published photos! I know don't have the cover or anything, but it's still totally exciting for me! I have a couple shots in the "Cool Products" section (look for the Yorkies in knit scarves) as well as a couple images in the Big Dogs Tiny Spaces article that I shot with Nichole for Dane & Dane. I also shot the REI product images for their give-away. Check it out, it's a great magazine, especially if you have a dog in the Northwest. Plus, you'll see more shots of mine in the future. Pick up a copy today!

Lauren & Luke, your pics are up!!

2008-01-30T12:18:00.000-08:00

Lauren, Luke and I all met last Saturday on a very chilly morning at Perigo Park in Redmond. They were total troopers dealing with the cold and the rain/snow to get some great engagement pics. Round two will be at the bar, stay tuned! Head over to www.soperphotography.com if you'd like to see more of their pics.

Pet Photography Pricing Now Up

2008-01-25T07:35:00.000-08:00

I have finally added pricing for pet photos to my pet site at www.southpawphotography.com. These are subject to change once I become a official photographer for Dane & Dane (as I'll be using their pricing packages and not my own). But until further notice, these are it! Thanks everyone for spreading the word!!!

She's finally here!!!

2008-01-22T20:56:00.000-08:00

My cousin, Erin, gave birth yesterday to a BEAUTIFUL little baby girl named Emily Eileen. Here are just a couple of the pics I took today at the hospital.

Updates to Wedding Site

2008-01-18T10:14:00.001-08:00

Hello all.

Just wanted to let you all know that I have finally added pricing (and dates in which I'm already booked) for 2008 to my wedding/portraiture site at www.soperphotography.com.
Get the word out- if you have a friend getting married, have them check it out. Also, two new weddings are up (Mosley and Goldenshtyne) and more will be added in the next few weeks.

My Adorable (Pregnant) Cousin

2008-01-16T08:31:00.000-08:00

She's probably totally going to kill me for posting this, but I just had to share how adorable my cousin Erin is. She's due this month and was gracious (and brave) enough to allow me to shoot some maternity photos of her this week. How amazing does she look??!! Congratulations, Erin!!!!

Geoff & Mary's Engagment

2008-01-14T05:07:00.000-08:00

I got to shoot my good friends Geoff and Mary's engagement pics yesterday on a beautiful, sunny, winter Seattle day. Thanks you two for an awesome shoot, I had a great time and I think we got some really fun pics. I can't wait for the next round!

My First CityDog Mag Shoot!

2008-01-11T06:07:00.000-08:00

I am SO totally excited because last night I had my first CityDog Magazine shoot for Dane & Dane. I got to photograph these awesome little Yorkies, Peanut and Tigger, with cute little knit scarves and some REI products for a give-away they're promoting. I know it may not seem like a big deal, but I am totally excited about it. :) I think they'll be in the upcoming issue, but I'll let you know as soon as it's on the rack!

Welcome! I'm blogging!

2008-01-10T06:17:00.000-08:00

Hello All!!!

Here I finally am, a college grad, needing a way to keep everyone up to date on what's up with me and my photography. No more mass this-is-what's-up emails, ...I hope. Being a photographer, I promise to have cool pics up at some point, but right now I'm just baby steppin'. Bare with me. I hope all of my previous models, both human and animal, are doing fabulous, as well as my poor friends who are still left with a quarter or two to go until the dreaded portfolio.

So, here's the quick rundown on Amy. I'm working full time at Overlake Hospital Medical Center to pay the bills- you all know about those damn student loans-but three days a week when I leave the hospital I head over to Dane & Dane Photography in West Seattle and work with J. Nichole Smith shooting pet portraits- which is totally awesome. I'm also still shooting weddings on weekends, so if anyone needs a wedding photographer, holler.

Also, I've published a book called Ruff Spots on www.Blurb.com. Click the book cover below to preview and purchase if you are so inclined. I would be forever grateful. No really, I would. (Also, if you're not into dogs, keep checking the Blog cuz there'll be more in the future...)

RuFF SPoTS 7x7

Some dogs I know...

By Amy Soper

Book Preview

Anyway, that's all for now, and I'll be sure to post again soon!