“I was riding a rollercoaster between excited and nervous during the whole process up to the day of my photo reveal. Through it all I had the positive experience of friends and acquaintances (multiple folks in my circle have worked with Ann Marie before, and all recommended her 100%) and, above all, the honest, supportive, hilarious presence of Ann Marie herself, holding me up and guiding me every step of the way. I am a natural hectic mess (think: late, disorganized, forgetful) and that girl dealt with it all with a professionalism and friendly finesse that I appreciate beyond measure. She helped me see a strength and beauty in myself that I will truly cherish for the rest of my days. I have never before met a photographer (nay, any professional) that has crafted a process as thorough, inclusive, and enjoyable as Ann Marie has. I will be hounding my friends and loved ones til the end of time to do themselves a favor and work with Ann Marie. A deeply transformative experience such as this is priceless.”
“This shoot was so wonderful – I'm grateful to you for taking the time to make us both feel comfortable, and for giving us exactly the right amount of creative direction. You listened to us and captured just what we wanted, but were also there to step in to direct us when we didn't know what to do – and we were both sort of nervous and wide-eyed, not having done this before. There are some fantastic photos in there, and to be able to see on film like that a side of our relationship, and of my partner, that very few people get to see, is very precious. You brought the eye and the expertise but put it totally at our disposal – couldn't have asked for more.”
“Doing a shoot with you was truly a wonderful experience. Like I mentioned at the time, it was one of those rare moments when I was able to get out of my own head for a little while. It was an odd mix of excitement and calm. I delighted in sharing a part of myself with you as a we created some fairly awesome images. I learn a bit about myself and what I’m capable of in the process of the shoot. It’s something I’d like to try again in the future.”
“Honestly this was such a better experience than I ever thought it could be. I know I said it to you before, but I had never done anything like this and am not quite an out and naked kind of person. I was so nervous about the idea of doing this and truly never imagined I could be so comfortable naked! This was such an amazing experience and I will cherish these photos forever (and am already dying to have you take more for other occasions, like some pregnant pics in a few years whenever that comes around). Seriously this was the best - thank you so much!”
“As someone who is confident with their body but not with marketing/branding, Ann Marie's specific intersection of knowledge and expertise was exactly what I need while building my cam model brand. I have too many contradicting ideas and Ann Marie was able to quickly, decisively sort through what works and what doesn't, while explaining why in a way that made me feel safe to make my own decision, even if it conflicted with hers. I will 100% be working with Ann Marie again, its simply a smart business decision for me.”
“The initial meeting was exactly what I needed - it answered all of my questions, even the ones I didn’t know I had. Doing one shoot with you, I could only walk away feeling positive about my body and confident and proud of the work we created. Classy, tasteful and provocative all at one - and all uniquely honest to who I am. I never felt artificial in anything that we did - I was utterly comfortable in my own skin.”
“I have been photographed by Ann Marie 7 times. I am someone who has never enjoyed having my picture taken. Ann Marie made me feel so comfortable. The photos she has taken of me are nothing short of magic. She somehow simultaneously captured me looking like me and looking so much better than me. She is a rare talent and a lovely lady.”
“Ann Marie has this way of making everyone she captures feel so comfortable. I was naked all day in front of the camera and didn’t really think twice about it. I’ve seen her previous work and loved how our shoot was a bit different while still incorporating that special something that makes her work her own. We had a lot of fun and she had so many great ideas. She was open to some ideas of my own, so I loved the creative dialogue we were able to have through her photography. I also love that I look like a total badass and she was able to capture a part of me I need to keep reminding myself still exists within. I’ll always remember that when looking through my shots.”
“My experience with Ann Marie is one I will always remember. Up front she was very easy to talk to and relatable, but also incredibly professional and respectable during the booking process. I came in from out of town to shoot with her and she was so helpful and communicative about the best way to make that happen. All of her help really took a load of stress off my shoulders.
On the day of the shoot, Ann Marie walked me through the entire process in a way that helped me feel completely comfortable and confident in myself as well as her. As this was my first photoshoot as well as my first intimate shoot, I was very anxious but Ann Marie's professionalism quickly alleviated those feelings. She went above and beyond my expectations and made me feel like a rock star the entire time!
The reveal and ordering process was a breeze! I can be very indecisive and Ann Marie helped me choose things that helped bring out my true wants. There were also so many amazing types of products to choose from that I never even thought of! And her payment plan option allowed me to invest in myself even further.
Lastly, receiving my artwork was an absolute dream. Everything was packaged with the utmost care and Ann Marie made sure to continue to communicate with me about the delivery the whole time.
The process was stress-free, the artwork was amazing, and Ann Marie is beyond talented. Her eye for lighting has me in awe to this day. Every time I look at my walls and see these amazing, artistic pictures of me, I'm able to say, "Damn! I look beautiful!" Thank you so much Ann Marie for this incredible experience!”
“Every time I shoot with you, I love my body even more.”
“Um... pretty sure Ann Marie is actually a wizard goddess person. In third trimester, I feel like absolute poo simply by nature of being massive and uncomfortable. But I look at my photos and I realize how excited and how READY I am for my kiddo to be in this dumpster fire world outside of my body. Because in our little corner of the universe, we’re going to make magic and spread light and generally leave it hopefully better than we’ve gotten it.”
“You create such a welcoming, comfortable and safe environment in your studio! I wasn’t super nervous but I wasn’t sure if I wanted to go fully nude or not. Once we got started I was like, ‘Yes!!’ And we got some BEAUTIFUL images out of it. I was very comfortable in such a vulnerable state.”
“Every time I feel bad about myself, I pull out the album and remind myself how much of a badass I am and it always makes me feel strong and beautiful even on days when I don’t think I am.”
“This whole experience was amazing. I was nervous about reaching out but once I did, the entire process was incredible. I felt supported every step of the way, from the first Skype call to the photo reveal I felt comfortable and able to be myself. I would recommend this experience to anyone who is even on the fence on doing this kind of shoot.
This experience has helped me love my body in new wonderful ways. Over the last few years, my body has changed and it took me a long time to accept it and appreciate it. This photo session really allowed me to not only appreciate it but celebrate it. I have also spent the last nine months struggling with depression and anxiety but seeing myself captured so beautifully will serve as a reminder when I am having a tough mental health or body day that I am beautiful, sexy, and till me, even on the days I don't feel like it.”
“Working with Ann Marie was such an absolute delight. She listened to my strange ideas (#glitterbutt) and responded with excitement rather than judgement. She was encouraging and supportive with offering guidance and suggestions to make magical photos. I felt so comfortable throughout the shoot, despite being mostly naked the whole time. The time flew by! The entire experience — from the shoot to the sneak peek to getting the album of photos — was such a thrill. Totally recommend 10/10!”
“For really, for sure, you are the best photographer I have worked with in the last 10 years. You make me feel so secure and safe, and you are a literal earth angel.”
“Photography as an art form is intentionally evocative— using one still image, a photographer captures an image and tells a story. Ann Marie Amick Photography not only tells a story; she makes space for her clients to tell theirs. She creates an environment of freedom, grace, kindness and safety for expression, experimentation and emotion. Her photographs encapsulate bliss.
Ann Marie has an incredible ability to SEE her clients, and build their narrative through their photo session. With her, I felt fully able to allow myself be seen and documented. She caught the in between giggles and the quirky faces. She captured my strength, ferocity and endurance. Within a couple hours, I felt so comfortable, as though I was talking to a long time girlfriend who just happened to make me feel so deeply connected to my body, the space and the room I was in. Ann Marie has a talent to make you be fully present in your own beauty because she sees you with the kindest and clearest lens— and she proves it to you in your photographs.
When you have the reveal with Ann Marie, she guides you through all of the feelings as she unfolds the story she photographed on the day of the shoot. There was no pressure for anything other than experiencing the art. She showed me a woman who was confident and bold, but also soft and just so at peace in her body. What a joy it is to feel that and have it evidenced! I’d shoot with Ann Marie again and again if I could. She created a seismic shift in how I see and carry myself now. The woman in her photos can move mountains, and she helps me believe it.”
“I had such an incredible time working and creating with Ann Marie. I felt comfortable as soon as I walked in and that’s the key to a beautiful session of creating. Looking forward to creating again and would recommend her to all of my colleagues!”
“Working with Ann Marie was one of the best decisions I could have ever made on my journey of self-acceptance and self-love. I felt instantly comfortable with her from the moment we had our initial meeting and continued to feel this way throughout the entire process. The genuine love and support she shows to her clients is really beautiful and hekos to make it an overall incredible experience. I would (and already have!) recommended her to anyone in my life, but especially those people that are trying to learn to love themselves and their bodies, more completely.”
“Ann Marie is wonderful at bringing out the best in you. Despite a meltingly hot day coupled with my own discomfort, she managed to capture me at my strongest.”
“This experience was amazing. I also really appreciate Ann Marie's business style, being very upfront and matter-of-fact with information so that nothing came as a surprise. I felt taken care of from beginning to end.
This was a beautiful, profound experience for me. The photos are gorgeous, but even more importantly the experience of having Ann Marie take them was life changing. It's been a long time (if ever) that I've thought of my body as something beautiful, and Ann Marie's practice brought that out for me in a way that will stay with me for a long time. And I'll always have the artwork as a reminder.”
“This was my first time doing a solo photo shoot (ever) and I thought I would be incredibly uncomfortable during every aspect of it - but I was really comfortable during all phases of the planning and photo shoot process. Even during especially vulnerable moments aka when I decided to do fully nude photos, Ann Marie was really relaxed, respectful, and made me feel really comfortable throughout the experience. She also really made it a joyful and fun experience.
I really thought I would hate the photos because I generally hate all photos of myself the first time I see them. I genuinely was shocked when we did the reveal and I loved the photos. Ann Marie is such a skilled photographer and captured me in my "best light" in a way that didn't negate the actual shape of my body or only show me from "flattering" angles. It's amazing to have experienced the photo shoot where I and my body were treated with such care and focus, and to see the photos where me/my body are depicted in such a joyful and celebrated way. I can't say my body image is 100% perfect now but I have felt a shift.”
“I loved this experience so much! I don't wish anything would have been done differently on Ann Marie's part, but I do feel like I would handle myself differently if I were to shoot again (which I really want to do!) This shoot was a lot about me getting over my camera anxiety, body and face issues. I was super nervous during the shoot, and wondering what the pictures would come out looking like, and now that I've done it, I realized: It's great! Everything is great!”
“Working with you has been the most rewarding and comfortable photography experience I’ve ever had. I’m not a model by any means, so getting fully naked in front of someone and having them take your picture takes a lot of trust and respect. Of all my experiences nude modeling you have created a space that above all things has always felt safe, there has always been a mutual understanding of trust and respect. And it truly shows in all the photos. You’re able to capture people’s authentic nature because they’re in a moment that is completely free. And that’s real special.”
“Working with Ann Marie was truly a life-changing experience. She made me feel very comfortable. I went in with some apprehension, but she created a fun and energetic environment. After a few minutes, all my nerves were gone.”
“Working with Ann Marie has been the best opportunity to explore different sides of myself and aspects of my femininity, sexuality and physicality in a safe space. Every time I see her I start thinking of new ideas for shoots because collaborating with her is such a fun experience.”
“I adore Ann Marie! Possibly one of the best photoshoots I have ever had. So comfortable and so patient I would recommend anyone to her! So talented, so kind, and so compassionate. Cares less about what the photos look like and more about your personal experience (but don't worry, the photos are AHMAZING!)”
“This experience was so good for my soul, my mind, my body.
I’d say the thing I might have done differently is plan up front to do more nudes. I feel really grateful for the acceptance created in the photos I have from this session and think it would help me find even more doing more nude sets.
I feel really joyous and in love with my body, and it allowed me to face parts of myself I struggle the most with and see them with compassion.”