Amber Vest Photography

Noah- 6 months old!

2012-02-19T20:55:00.003-07:00

I just love doing pictures at around 6 months because the babies always seem to be happy and pleasant. They aren't moving around yet so it is easy to get great pictures of them. It is hard to believe that it has been six months since I took Noah's newborn pictures. Enjoy looking at this cute baby...

Easter Mini Sessions

2012-02-16T21:44:00.003-07:00

I am going to be offering Easter Mini Sessions in March. It is a great chance to get updated pictures of your child or family. Call me at 360-5166 or email me at ajvest@cableone.net if you want to schedule a time!

Headshots

2012-02-11T13:39:00.003-07:00

I am now going to be offering headshots. You can find all of the prices on my website. I am also offering half price headshots to anyone leaving on a mission! These two men are the newest members of Iona City Council...

Jaden

2012-02-09T15:25:00.002-07:00

If you have followed me on facebook or my blog for a while you know that I love to take pictures in my garage! I get great pictures of my kids while they are outside playing if I have them step into the garage. I snapped this quick shot of my oldest son today while he was out playing. I think I might be spending more time in the garage in the near future if I can get great shots like this :)

Joseph- Newborn

2012-02-08T13:57:00.003-07:00

I just love photographing newborns. They are so sweet and perfect. You can tell that little Joseph is very loved by his parents and big sister. They came with great ideas for his newborn pictures and I thought they turned out really fun!

Brainard Reception

2012-02-06T20:55:00.001-07:00

The Brainard's had the cutest reception. I loved the hot pink, black, and white for their color choices. They both have great families and I it was fun to spend the evening with them!

The formals...

The cake...

The reception...

The flowers...

The Brainard's

2012-02-02T12:59:00.005-07:00

I am so happy for Byron and Lindsay! I have been saving their pictures for their big day. They are a gorgeous couple and we had the best time shooting their bridal pictures a few weeks ago. I know they are going to be very happy together and I am so glad I got to be part of this special time with them!

Cammie and Tristin

2012-01-31T15:21:00.007-07:00

I have been having so much fun with these engaged couples! It is such an exciting time of life. It was freezing when we took these pictures but at least it wasn't snowing :)

Jack- Newborn Pictures

2012-01-23T13:57:00.003-07:00

Jack is a sweet six week old baby. He has the cutest older sister and great parents that came along for some pictures as well. Jack did not really enjoy having his clothes off or being set down (which is the sign of a really good Mother, I think). But we still got some great pictures even though he wasn't really happy about the situation!

Sherri

2012-01-22T20:55:00.003-07:00

This is my very good friend. She celebrated her birthday last week and her husband surprised her by setting up a day for her to get a new outfit, get her hair and make-up done, and for me to take some pictures to remember how beautiful she was on her big day! I am so glad to call her my friend!

Chad and Beth Engagements

2012-01-17T21:28:00.002-07:00

I had the best weekend shooting bridals (which you will have to wait until after the wedding to see) and these fun engagements. It felt so good to be outside taking pictures again. This Idaho weather is hard to believe. We could not have asked for better weather in January! Congratulations to this wonderful couple!

The Hall Girls

2012-01-05T13:45:00.003-07:00

These three cuties are my nieces. My sister wanted six month pictures of her baby and we decided to take some of the older girls too. Ashlyn is the chubbiest and sweetest baby! She has been chubby since she was born. We love her rolls!

Six months- the old time you can say that back fat is cute!

Camden and Ashlynn

2012-01-04T20:38:00.003-07:00

I just love these two kids. I was looking back at some pictures I had done of them a few years ago (before I knew what I was doing). They have changed so much since then, and thankfully my photography skills have too! Camden is a cowboy and won't go anywhere without his cowboy boots. I told him to bring along his hat, because, what is a cowboy without his hat!

Ashlynn is the sweetest girl. I am determined that she will marry my oldest son some day! She wanted to bring along her new Christmas doll for a some of the pictures.

The Hobbs Family

2012-01-03T13:55:00.004-07:00

This was my final session for the year 2011. It has been a good year for my little business! I feel really blessed. I was able to meet so many wonderful people this year as I have taken your pictures. I love photography, I love it more all of the time. It really makes me happy! Thanks to all of the wonderful people that have trusted me to take your pictures in 2011. I am looking forward to a great 2012.

Lola and Dawson

2011-12-31T14:09:00.003-07:00

These two cute kids belong to my cousin. Lola loved having her picture taken! She was so good to do whatever I asked. She will be celebrating her 3rd birthday soon and Dawson just turned one so it was a great time for pictures.

The Stephens Family

2011-12-30T15:31:00.005-07:00

This is one of my favorite families. I grew up down the street from them. I was friends with the older ones in the family and babysat the younger ones. It was so great to see all of them again. As you can tell by the snow, it was cold the day of the pictures! But I was pleasantly surprised at how cooperative all of the little grand kids were even though I am sure they were freezing!

Birth Announcement

2011-12-18T15:51:00.001-07:00

I had to show off this cute birth announcement that I put together. You get a birth announcement designed for you when I take pictures of your newborn!

Mandi- Newborn

2011-12-17T14:14:00.002-07:00

This sweet newborn was only six days old when she came for pictures. She is the most alert newborn I have ever been around. She did not want to go to sleep at all! I am so glad I was able to meet her. She is coming to one of the nicest families I know!

Ehnat Family

2011-12-15T15:58:00.003-07:00

I think this is one of the nicest families I have worked with all year long. It was so great to spend a cold afternoon with them...

Maddox

2011-12-14T14:03:00.002-07:00

My cousins all seem to be having babies these days! It is so fun to have all of these kids close in age. This is sweet little Maddox (don't you love the name)! I love all of the lose skin on his body. It is the cutest thing!

And of course, we can't forget big sister...

Kambree and Naleia

2011-12-13T14:17:00.004-07:00

This is my good friend, Kambree, and her cute daughter Naleia. Naleia is really close in age to my Rylee so it is fun to see them together! I think Naleia is about the happiest baby I have ever take pictures of. I love her smile and all of her cute teeth!

The Mickelson Family

2011-12-12T21:29:00.003-07:00

It was really great to see this family again. We did their pictures last fall as well. It was absolutely freezing when we did the pictures but worth it because I think we got some great shots! The water level of the Snake River is low enough right now that it has allowed me to take families down close to it, which has been fun for a change of scenery from my normal locations!

The Gordon Family

2011-12-11T07:21:00.002-07:00

I just love the Christmas colors in these pictures. Hayley was my really good friend in High School and it was great to catch up with her and her family. I can tell that she is a wonderful Mom.

Melissa and Kids

2011-12-09T13:58:00.003-07:00

We were able to go spend the weekend in Utah last week and enjoy time with my husbands family. It is always so great to go and visit. My niece, Melissa, wanted pictures with her two cute kids. It was freezing so we had a really quick session. But I think they turned out cute!

Troy Turns Three

2011-12-08T14:01:00.002-07:00

This cute boy is the son of my cousin. It is so much fun living close to cousins. All of our kids are fairly close in age and have a great time together.

The Bennett Family

2011-12-07T16:18:00.007-07:00

This is another great family from the Thanksgiving Holiday. You would never know how cold it was from the big smiles on their faces! I am so glad for the chance I have to meet wonderful new families all of the time!

This poor little guy did not like his picture taken. This picture really shows how he felt about the whole situation!

The Norby Family

2011-12-05T20:08:00.004-07:00

I think the world of this great family. It is fun to be around a family with all daughters. I grew up in a family where there were four girls and no boys, all about the same age as this family.

It was FREEZING on the day of the pictures. So we did as much outside as everyone could stand and then went indoors for the rest.

The Horman Family

2011-11-28T20:02:00.004-07:00

I love it when families show me new locations to use for pictures. This spot is so great and I am so glad to know about it. I think the world of the Horman family and I am so glad they asked me to take their pictures. It was bitter cold on the day of the pictures but you wouldn't know it by their great smiles!

The Lucas Family

2011-11-26T22:32:00.004-07:00

I had a great time with this fun family. The kids were so easy to work with and did whatever I asked! I bet this cute little boy is very spoiled with all of these sisters!

The Wood Family

2011-11-22T22:26:00.002-07:00

I am so glad I was able to meet this great family! The weather was chilly on the day of the pictures so we decided to use the backdrop instead of going outside.

I love this picture. You can tell that these grand kids are very loved!

Rylee's First Birthday

2011-11-22T13:34:00.002-07:00

My sweet little Rylee is celebrating her first birthday today! Oh how I love this little girl. This year has been so wonderful for me, and a large part of it is because of her. It has been so much fun to have a baby around again. And having a girl is pretty great too. Enjoy the pictures...

School/Team Pictures

2011-11-18T15:25:00.001-07:00

I really enjoy taking pictures of preschools and sports teams. I have done some of both in the last couple of weeks. Here are some samples of what you get with the pictures. Basketball season is in full force. If you are needing pictures done give me a call! I can bring my equipment to your practice for the pictures.

The Lindsay Family

2011-11-16T13:16:00.004-07:00

I just love this family. They are our good friends and some of the best people I know. Marcie is so talented and the owner of Rapunzel's Boutique in Idaho Falls. So she, of course, had a bunch of fun props for us to use for the pictures.

Konner- 1 year pictures

2011-11-14T13:17:00.002-07:00

We were supposed to take one year pictures of this cute little boy at the mini sessions but he was sick so we rescheduled and used my studio instead. He has the most beautiful big eyes that I have ever seen! Happy Birthday Konner!

The Tolbert Family

2011-11-12T14:05:00.003-07:00

You would never know it was freezing earlier this week when we did the pictures for this family. I am glad we were able to get together with their busy schedules! Aren't they a gorgeous family?

Paycen

2011-11-10T14:09:00.002-07:00

This sweet little baby belongs to my cousin. He is the cutest thing. I was so happy to meet him. Don't you just love his hair? Most of the babies in our family seem to be born with a lot of hair!

And of course, we couldn't leave out his big sister!

Setting up the Studio...

2011-11-10T14:02:00.002-07:00

Since the winters are so long and cold here in Idaho I thought I better start getting some backdrops to use in my home. I have had a lot of fun over the last few weeks using them!

The Frederickson's

2011-11-08T19:51:00.003-07:00

I just love this family! They are my neighbors and good friends. I am already planning that their little girl will be best friends with my baby, Rylee, since they are just a couple months apart in age. The Frederickson's are the best parents and so in love with their little girl.

Starnes Family

2011-11-07T20:06:00.002-07:00

I was able to meet this cute family at T-ball games for my twins this summer. I have soft spot in my heart for families with three boys (since I have three of my own). Especially when they are as cute as these three!

Glenn Family

2011-11-07T14:11:00.002-07:00

I am having so much fun editing the fall mini sessions. These families were also so great to work with. The Glenn's are a great family that I have known for several years. Jena is a very good friend and a great example to me. They are expecting their fourth daughter in a few months! How fun to have so many sisters.

The Sorenson Family

2011-11-06T20:24:00.003-07:00

I think this is one of the most beautiful families that I have been able to take pictures of. The Mom grew up down the street from me and it was so fun to see her cute family!

The Jones Family

2011-11-03T21:33:00.002-06:00

I am so happy to be able to start looking at the mini session pictures! It was a fun day with a lot of great families. The Jones family was so great to come in the very chilly morning. I think they have the cutest kids. I have enjoyed looking at their cute faces all night as I have worked on their pictures!

The Ricker Family

2011-11-03T09:31:00.003-06:00

I had the best time with this family. They were full of personality and so much fun to work with. They asked me to take some family pictures and their son, a Senior at Shelley High School. Thanks for the great time, Ricker Family!

The Hall Family

2011-11-01T22:19:00.004-06:00

I had such a great time with the Hall Family. They were in town for a quick weekend and I am glad we were able to make the pictures work!

The Evans Family

2011-11-01T20:02:00.005-06:00

I am so glad I had the opportunity to meet this wonderful family. We had great weather and a beautiful location for their shoot. I think their kids are so cute. The little boy kept me laughing the whole time! He loves having his picture taken!

A Cottage Company Designs

2011-10-30T06:51:00.002-06:00

A have a good friend named Janet Long. She has recently started a business called A Cottage Company Designs. She is one of the most talented woman that I know. I have asked her to design a couple of Christmas cards for me to use for my clients. Here is one of the cards that she designed for me. If you want to see more of her work you can find it HERE. If you need any sort of cards or announcements made she can do it for you!

Burtenshaw Children

2011-10-23T21:16:00.003-06:00

I just love these kids! They have lived next door to us for several years now. My boys play with the younger boys and the little girl almost every day. The oldest boy is one of my piano students and I look forward to him coming every week! On top of being some of the nicest people you could know, they are so good looking!

The Ward Family

2011-10-21T14:02:00.003-06:00

This is another great family that I have been able to photograph every year. It is so fun to see the families grow and change. I loved their colors! I think I am going to have to keep this in mind for my family!

I think this is the sweetest picture. I totally understand what it is like for a Dad to have a little girl after having boys. Not that boys aren't wonderful, I wouldn't trade mine for the world! But there is something very special between little girls and their Dad.

Hawkins Grandchildren

2011-10-21T13:51:00.005-06:00

My good friend, Lisa, asked me to take pictures of her three cute little Grandchildren. She was so excited to have their pictures done because it was the first time any of them have had their pictures professionally taken. They are the cutest little kids. The little boys were totally traumatized by having their pictures taken. The baby pretty much cried the whole time, even on our second attempt a day later. Poor Lisa, I am sure she was exhausted by the time we finished. She really wanted a picture of all three of them together but that just wasn't happening so I told her she had to be in a picture with them so they at least wouldn't be crying. Isn't she the most beautiful Grandmother? She is as beautiful inside as she is outside.

This is my new favorite picture. I just think this little face is so cute!

Even though her cousins wouldn't cooperate, this little girl was more than happy to ham it up. This picture screams personality!

John and Dayna- Engagements

2011-10-20T16:36:00.003-06:00

This cute couple is from Driggs, Idaho. I am so glad I was able to meet them and I wish them all the best with their wedding plans!

Davies Family

2011-10-20T16:05:00.003-06:00

This family has really grown over the last couple of years since I took their pictures by adding two cute grandsons! It is so fun to see families grow and change over the years. I think the world of this family and feel grateful to know all of them!

Fall Mini Sessions

2011-10-15T16:24:00.003-06:00

The Lowry Family

2011-10-12T14:18:00.004-06:00

This family has been some of my best clients, having me do their family pictures every year. I think of the world of them! I think their family is so cute. They were so well behaved this year too. I was worried that the snow storm we had might have kept us from doing pictures so I am glad it all worked out!

The Hall Family

2011-10-11T20:58:00.003-06:00

After we did pictures of my whole family over the weekend I also did some of my sister Heather and her family. I just love this family. Heather is one of my best friends and I am so grateful that we have kids so close in age. It has been really fun to see the difference in my three boys and her three girls!

The French Family

2011-10-10T21:03:00.003-06:00

This is my wonderful family. Thanks to a tri-pod and my Granda who got the kids attention and pushed the remote button, we were able to get a family picture. When you have this many little kids in one family it is always a challenge. But this was our best attempt ever at a family picture!

This is my Grandma Rose. She is so amazing. I hope when I am 91 that I am as vibrant and healthy as she is! I am so grateful for this wonderful woman. I am so glad my kids are able to know her and that they love her like I do!

Having three sisters is so much fun! They are my best friends.

Nash- Newborn

2011-10-08T09:10:00.002-06:00

I just love newborns! It is so fun to be around these very new little babies. Nash was the best baby. He slept the entire time! His Mom and I grew up together and it was great to sit and visit with her for a while and meet her third son. I guess am partial to families with three boys, since I have three of my own!

The Gardner Family

2011-10-03T13:39:00.003-06:00

I feel so grateful that I have a job where I get to meet so many wonderful people. It is one of the best things about being a photographer. The Gardner family was so much fun to work with. I have found the the families with the most children also tend to be the best behaved. These kids were so good and cooperative. The youngest little guy didn't enjoy sitting still, but he wouldn't be a normal toddler if he did!

The Porter Family

2011-09-28T13:35:00.004-06:00

The Porter Family asked me to take their family pictures and some senior pictures of their oldest daughter. We had a great time together, even though it was pretty chilly early in the morning! Best of luck to Molly with her senior year!

Haalie Senior Pictures- Ashton, Idaho

2011-09-21T16:22:00.004-06:00

I was able to go up to Ashton, Idaho again for some Senior pictures. I am really loving Ashton. There are so many great places to take pictures. It is a farming community so we took advantage of the farming equipment that you can find around every corner! Haalie has the most beautiful brown eyes! And she was a natural at posing. She had a lot of great ideas for the pictures!

Zack and Nicole- Engagments

2011-09-20T14:16:00.003-06:00

Zack and Nicole are both students at BYU-I. They are getting married in California in a few months but wanted their engagement pictures done here in Idaho. They are such a great couple. We had a great time together and managed to get some great shots even though the Idaho wind was out in full force!

The Burke Family

2011-09-17T09:26:00.002-06:00

The best part about being a photographer is that I get to share special events with wonderful people like the Burke Family. I have felt emotional the last few days as I have edited these pictures because of what this event means for the Burke Family. They are being sealed today in the Rexburg Temple. I am busy taking other pictures this afternoon so we went up to Rexburg on Thursday to take some pictures in front of the temple. They looked like Angels and I am so happy for their family!

Fall Sessions

2011-09-15T09:11:00.003-06:00

I still have a few openings in October and November. If you are wanting family pictures done, fall is a great time! Send me an email or give me a call to find out available dates!

Curtis Wedding

2011-09-14T19:54:00.001-06:00

My cousin, Travis, and his beautiful bride, Stephanie, were married Saturday at the Idaho Falls Temple. I had so much fun shooting this wedding with my Mom. We both have a love for photography so it was fun to be there together. We went and did pictures the night before at the temple when the lighting was good and it made the wedding day so nice! It was nice to not be rushed and to have plenty of time to focus on getting pictures of just the two of them.

The wedding day was so much fun! It always great to get together with the whole family!

The wedding reception was so great. If you are looking for a good wedding decorator try My Wedding Creations my good friend Deanna and her daughter own it and they do a wonderful job!

Congratulations to Travis and Stephanie. I am so happy for the two of you. Thank you for letting me share your special day with you!

Owen and Rylee

2011-09-13T13:54:00.003-06:00

Owen and Rylee are the cutest little kids. Owen is full of energy and would fit right in with my three boys. My little girl is named Rylee and was born about the same time as this Rylee so it was fun to spend time with them!

Smith Wedding

2011-09-13T13:34:00.004-06:00

These two are just the sweetest couple and you could tell that they were so happy to be getting married. I am so glad I could be part of their special day. The front of the Idaho Falls Temple is still under major construction (which is getting slightly annoying with all of these weddings!) which kept us limited on the pictures we could take. But at least we had gorgeous weather that made up for the construction mess!

Mason- Newborn Pictures

2011-09-08T15:07:00.003-06:00

I have really enjoyed doing a few newborn sessions this summer. It is so special to be around these new little babies!

The Black Family

2011-09-07T10:44:00.005-06:00

The Black Family was the winner of my Facebook giveaway. I am glad we were able to get together and do the pictures. Unfortunately their twins did not enjoy having their pictures taken! I can totally relate, since I have twins myself. Nobody can understand the challenge of having twins unless you are the parent of a set! But these two little two-year-olds are beyond cute, even when they are crying!

My Family...

2011-09-05T19:26:00.004-06:00

I have been wanting to do pictures in a wheat field for a while now. We waited a little long to do it so I am glad that we were able to find a field that had not been cut down. Thanks to my Mom for taking the pictures that I am in!

My little Rylee would not smile no matter what we did. But I guess it's a good thing I think she looks cute not matter what her face is doing!

The Howell Family

2011-09-05T14:46:00.004-06:00

Thanks to the Howell Family for letting me take their pictures at this great location! I wish this was my back yard.

The Lenz Family- Ashton, Idaho

2011-08-30T16:07:00.004-06:00

I had so much fun with the Lenz Family. They live in the small town of Ashton, Idaho. It is a farming community and the most beautiful place! I am so glad they asked me to come there for the pictures. They had scouted out several great locations ahead of time. One location was a house that had been used in a Super Bowl commercial. This family was so great to work with, and so much fun! I was impressed that in the time we spent together I did not hear the kids fight once! I hope mine can be like the someday!

Cope Family

2011-08-27T22:29:00.004-06:00

It was so great to see this family again. I took their pictures last summer and their kids have all grown and changed a lot!

Dobson Family

2011-08-23T15:09:00.005-06:00

I have known the Mom of this cute family since I was a little girl. It was so fun to reconnect with her and her family.

The Hyde Family

2011-08-23T13:13:00.003-06:00

I always enjoy getting together with this family and their dog! The dog even looks like she is smiling in some of the pictures!

The Long Family

2011-08-19T09:08:00.004-06:00

I just think the world of this great family. Mike and Janet are one of the first people we met when we moved here and they made us feel so welcome from the very beginning. They are some of the most kind and giving people that I know. On top of that, they have a wonderful family! They brought along this couch that I am totally coveting (Janet, if your girls change your mind about wanting it I am happy to take it off your hands!).

Sweet Little Noah

2011-08-17T14:46:00.002-06:00

The lttle newborn is so tiny and sweet. He was born at 5lbs 5 oz. and was only a week old we I took his pictures. He really enjoyed having his pictures taken and did not want to go to sleep! But he could not have been more cute. I am so happy for his Mom and Dad. I know they are going to be wonderful parents!

Roberts Family

2011-08-16T15:38:00.005-06:00

I had so much fun with this family last week. They were all in town because Taylor, one of the sons, returned home a mission on Thursday. You could tell they were all so happy to have him home! The three little kids were really not into having their pictures taken, I am sure it was stressful for their parents. But at least the adults were all cooperative!

Craig Wedding

2011-08-12T20:34:00.003-06:00

Congratulations to Jason and Jessica on their beautiful wedding day. The temple was still under major construction on the day of their wedding. The small section that was open was so crowded with other wedding parties that it made for a big challenge to get the pictures done. I was glad that we had done the bridal pictures a couple of weeks earlier when it wasn't so crowded! They are such a great couple and I am so glad I have been able to get to know the over the last couple of months!

The reception for the Craig's was amazing! I told Jessica's Mom that I think she should be a wedding planner because she had done an amazing job getting things ready!

The Williams Family

2011-08-10T15:08:00.005-06:00

I am so grateful for my wonderful neighbor and friend, Natalie. She was telling me how much harder it is to do family pictures with every child that you add to your family. I think this is so true! Natalie has been through a lot over the past couple of years and I admire her so much. She is an amazing person and has taught me a lot about perseverance. I hope the next few years are much better for her and her family!

Natalie probably won't love this picture as much as I do! I am sure adding a boy to a family of three girls has been so much fun for them.