Thanks for '09!

Dear family, friends, clients:

I just wanted to send out a HUGE ... H.U.G.E.!!! thanks to all the folks that help make RitzyPics successful this year.

I had a great year meeting new people, finding new places, trying different and fun, new things.  Learning more and more each time I photograph, edit, imagine, research, explore and try new things.

I started my business in Michigan back in 2007 and looking back on how far I have come and where I have gone with my photography the last two and a half years I can honestly say that I have amazed and surprised myself ... turning something I love to do, a hobby, into a small business.  So cool.  I love it!!   I am looking forward to exploring more of Rhode Island, meeting new people and capturing those fantastic moments that you will treasure and share.

It will be an exciting year coming up ... I have big plans.  :)

Stay tuned - give me a call, send me a message and allow me to click away to capture your memories and sweet moments with your loved ones, furry ones, your family, your friends ... those extraordinary moments in an ordinary day.

Happy New Year!

:) Amy

Jessica, Mike & Baby H

Jessica, Mike and Baby H.
Madison, NH
December 19, 2009

Baby Love.

I met with Jessica and Mike this past weekend in NH
for a mini photo shoot.

Jessica is due in March with her first baby and
I was honored to take Baby H's first photos.

Jessica is beautiful and just glowing with love for her
sweet little one, ready and waiting for her to arrive.

Thank you for allowing me to photograph you -
good luck, Jessica and Mike!

Can't wait to meet Baby H next year!

Picture of the Week

Impromptu.
Classic.
Candid.
Sweet.
Precious.
Photographs can show what is inside your heart.

Sample Slideshow DVD

Please take a few minutes to check out an example of a DVD / Photoshoot slideshow that is available from RitzyPics. Thank you, Kichefski Family for allowing me to share your show!

Kichefski Family from Amy Ritz on Vimeo.

Three Cousins

3 Cousins
Warwick, RI
December 5, 2009

I met with Malissa at her home, along with her sister-in-law Melanie in Warwick, Rhode Island on Saturday. We set up a mini-studio right in Malissa's kitchen/dining area and got to work. Tyler, above, was first for his photo session while we waited for the younger ones to warm up and get used to me being there. Tyler was great and it didn't take long for him to get used to the camera and the attention of myself, his mom, aunt, and his grandmother! :) He was a trooper and got right into the "Cheese!" picture taking rhythm.

Allegra and Ryden were up next as were candid and semi-posed shots of all three cousins. It was a challenging shoot to get them all together for the "perfect" shots. We got a few but definitely got some gems of solo shots of each cousin.

Kristen & Todd

Kristen, Todd, Joshua, Ryan & Adam
Rhode Island
December 2, 2009

I met up with the K. family again the other night for a mini session for some holiday pictures. With my portable make-shift backdrop we had a great shoot right in their formal dining area! With my clips, a couple of chairs up on the table for height and our imagination we transformed the room into a mini studio. It worked out perfectly and was perfect for them to have photos taken right in their home instead of getting out and finding a studio.

These three little boys have to be just about the most photogenic boys I have met in a long time. Their smiles ate super but Kristen and I worked hard together getting them to all smile and look at me at the same time. Believe me, bribes sure work wonders sometimes when you are waiting and snapping away for that "money shot"!

In addition to some family shots I made sure to snap a few of Kristen & Todd together as well as solo shots with each of the boys. I am sure Kristen will have a fun time choosing which photos to use for their holiday card!

Thanks for having me, Kristen & Todd.
Enjoy your photos and memories!!