It’s so hard to narrow down newborn images for a blog post…and I also found that it was hard to stop taking photos of this newborn girl!  I enjoyed my day trip to Moyock, my first time venturing off of Rt. 168.  I had fun getting to know this family, and was excited to stop at my favorite lunch spot in Currituck, the local Citgo gas station/Cindy’s Kitchen (the best chicken salad sandwiches, 12-layer cakes, and pecan pie muffins).  I guess you can tell I haven’t started my new year diet yet!

 

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It's time to pick your favorite image from 2009!  I have narrowed it down for you and chosen 12 of my favorite images from the year, and now you get to vote for the winning image.  Just leave a comment on this blog post and list which number image you like best.  There will be prizes given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, and also a prize for one lucky voter.  Votes must be received by Sunday, January 10th.  Happy New Year!

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  • Cara Franey Muglia - January 7, 2010 - 2:20 pm

    12 is just too cute! Always a tough decision b/c all are fantastic – I’m a sucker for the babies!
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  • www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1491307208 - January 7, 2010 - 2:36 pm

    3 has my vote, of course! 🙂
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  • Linda Pearce - January 7, 2010 - 2:40 pm

    Love them all — especially the reflection in the water in #4. But my vote goes for #12. Love the look in those eyes!
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  • Brian - January 7, 2010 - 2:47 pm

    #10 is good, plus the backdrop is familiar
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  • Rebecca Knoblock - January 7, 2010 - 2:50 pm

    #3 has my vote! All are great 🙂
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  • Laura W - January 7, 2010 - 3:10 pm

    They are all great so it’s a hard decision! I think I’ll go with 11.
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  • Melissa McManus - January 7, 2010 - 3:13 pm

    Of course I have to vote for #6! I adore #1 though. You are great!
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  • Edward Batkins - January 7, 2010 - 3:30 pm

    #3, totally!
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  • Katie Waldridge Pomroy - January 7, 2010 - 3:32 pm

    #3 for the win!
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  • Mary Hawk - January 7, 2010 - 4:03 pm

    #3 for sure : )
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  • Miracle Bullington - January 7, 2010 - 4:17 pm

    #3 is the cutest picture of all!!! I love it!
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  • Daniel Bullington - January 7, 2010 - 4:19 pm

    #3 of course is great!!!!
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  • Paulina H - January 7, 2010 - 4:30 pm

    #3, in picture and in person 🙂
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  • Heather M - January 7, 2010 - 4:36 pm

    #11…beautiful work by our Creator and by you Amy-on all photos
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  • Amanda Dean-Wilson - January 7, 2010 - 4:54 pm

    #3…beautiful picture!!!
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  • Cathy Davis - January 7, 2010 - 5:21 pm

    I love #3.
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  • Amanda F - January 7, 2010 - 5:54 pm

    Love #11 but I just can’t help voting for #7!!
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  • Hillary Luther - January 7, 2010 - 5:56 pm

    #3 has my vote!
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  • Holly Clark - January 7, 2010 - 7:03 pm

    #11 I love this photo!
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  • Sarah Salyer - January 7, 2010 - 7:06 pm

    OMGosh! I can’t believe there aren’t a million votes for #2!! That is my fave! What an awesome expression! Great Capture!
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  • Kim Williams - January 7, 2010 - 7:37 pm

    #3 for me.
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  • Al & Nancy Mathies - January 7, 2010 - 7:40 pm

    # 3 is beautiful…capturing a sweet, little girl exploring the beach.
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  • Kristin - January 7, 2010 - 8:22 pm

    It took me a bit, scrolling back and forth, but my eyes were consistently drawn back to #11. I love the feel of that aged chair she is leaning on, her hair messy but perfect somehow, her sweet expression and MAN, she has some incredibly captivating eyes. #11 for me!!!
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  • Kelly - January 7, 2010 - 8:30 pm

    #3 is my vote, but love the colors in #11
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  • Shelly Summerton Gregg - January 7, 2010 - 8:34 pm

    I love, love, love them all, but #11 is my favorite too. I love the rustic feel, the natural, windblown look and your beautiful subject. Gorgeous! Love all the family beach scenes too.
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  • Pete - January 7, 2010 - 9:28 pm
  • Ivy - January 7, 2010 - 9:45 pm

    #11 of course;) But they really are all beautiful!
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  • Fiona McCall - January 7, 2010 - 9:59 pm

    # 3 taken at my favorite place..the beach!
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  • Tiffany - January 7, 2010 - 10:07 pm
  • Johanna Davis - January 7, 2010 - 10:24 pm

    so I have to vote for #10!! they are such cute girls-in real life too, and of course I love where the picture was taken!!
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  • www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1445977298 - January 7, 2010 - 10:46 pm

    #11 is my vote! Absolutely beautiful!
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  • Sherry - January 7, 2010 - 11:18 pm

    They are all so lovely, but I think that #11 is my favorite. (with #7 a close second)
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  • Molly Pohlig - January 7, 2010 - 11:18 pm

    #3 please!
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  • Pamela - January 8, 2010 - 12:02 am

    #11 is a great pose with a beautiful little girl. Her smile and eyes are captivating, and leaning on the old chair makes it so natural.
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  • Lil - January 8, 2010 - 12:16 am

    Got to go with #11. Naturally.
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  • Janet Ray - January 8, 2010 - 7:43 am

    #11 She’s a naturally beautiful little girl and you’re an awesome photographer! Love the relaxed, windblown style of the photograph.
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  • Karen - January 8, 2010 - 8:32 am

    MY VOTE IS FOR # 3 🙂
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  • mary elizabeth - January 8, 2010 - 8:32 am

    #3 has my vote
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  • Lori Haynes - January 8, 2010 - 8:33 am

    11! I choose the picture of her every year, I think. She should be a JCrew model!
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  • Ellery Baker - January 8, 2010 - 9:22 am

    Definitely #3.
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  • Ellen - January 8, 2010 - 9:30 am

    I vote for number #3! She is a beauty!
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  • Mabel Ward - January 8, 2010 - 9:41 am

    #3 has my vote for sure…adorable!
    Mabel Ward
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  • Lauren Nassetta Bell - January 8, 2010 - 10:47 am

    I love them all. 1, 11, and 12 are my favorites…but I think I will go with 12 in the end. What a great expression. : )
    (3 is beautiful too and looks like it’s in the lead..but I’m a sucker for facial expressions)
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  • Anna Thomas - January 8, 2010 - 12:24 pm

    #9 all the way – gorgeous light and cute boy!
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  • Patricia Kelly - January 8, 2010 - 1:47 pm

    Number 12 to win please. This is a beautiful action shot of a little boy having such fun.
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  • Patricia Kelly - January 8, 2010 - 1:51 pm

    number 9 to win. This is a fantastic picture even though you cannot see the little boys face clearly one can tell he has a really big cheeky smile!!!!
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  • Ivy - January 8, 2010 - 2:23 pm

    #11 of course, but they’re all beautiful works of art! I voted last night but it’s not on here so if it comes in twice I swear I’m not double voting;)
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  • Betsy - January 8, 2010 - 4:51 pm

    I vote for #11. They are all awesome, but that one needs to go up on a wall or on a magazine cover. Serious staying power.
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  • Susan Blake - January 8, 2010 - 5:52 pm

    Number 3 What a sweet little girl exploring the beach! S.Blake
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  • Bill Blake - January 8, 2010 - 5:54 pm

    Number 3 for sure!!
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  • Sandra Schroerlucke - January 8, 2010 - 6:26 pm

    #12 definitely captures my heart. The attentive, happy baby with those big blue eyes; vibrant sweater colors, as shown through your lens; and soft background of the ocean….all make for a strikingly adorable photo!
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  • Jim Ebbert - January 8, 2010 - 7:32 pm

    These are all great pictures, but #3 is my favorite.
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  • marleen - January 8, 2010 - 8:49 pm

    Number ll. I think this little girl is breath taking. Wish you lived closer. Love to see how you would capture my grandchildren.
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  • Jennifer - January 8, 2010 - 8:59 pm

    My vote is #12!
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  • Chris - January 8, 2010 - 9:00 pm

    #11 Love those eyes! Great pic!
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  • Theresa - January 8, 2010 - 9:01 pm

    Ooh! Love the little boy in #12. Great photo.
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  • Beth - January 8, 2010 - 9:22 pm

    #3 is my vote, no doubt about it!
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  • Jacob - January 8, 2010 - 9:27 pm

    My vote is for #3–my favorite cousin!
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  • Kristen - January 8, 2010 - 9:36 pm

    #9!!!
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  • William - January 8, 2010 - 9:44 pm

    I would say #3 is my favorite!
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  • Susie Blake - January 8, 2010 - 9:58 pm

    #3 – it looks like it’s straight out of a magazine!
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  • Sarah - January 8, 2010 - 9:59 pm

    my vote is for #12. sweetie….
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  • sarah - January 8, 2010 - 10:13 pm
  • Grace - January 8, 2010 - 10:21 pm

    Twelve!
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  • Suzanne Rabbo - January 8, 2010 - 10:22 pm

    I vote for #3
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  • chris - January 8, 2010 - 10:36 pm

    number 12, very cute smile!
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  • Matt - January 8, 2010 - 10:43 pm

    # 11 for me!
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  • Walker - January 8, 2010 - 10:47 pm

    My vote is for #11. Cutest girl in the world!
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  • KJ - January 8, 2010 - 10:59 pm

    Wow…they are all so wonderful but #12 is my choice…such a wonderful, joyous, pure emotion you captured!!
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  • Christopher Lopez - January 8, 2010 - 11:03 pm

    #12 with those piercing blue eyes…has to be the choice…
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  • Anne-Marie McGagh - January 9, 2010 - 6:34 am

    #9 gets my vote; captures a lovely, care-free boy 🙂
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  • Kaye M. - January 9, 2010 - 7:24 am

    Yikes stripes and a warm, engaging smile — #12!
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  • Nadine - January 9, 2010 - 8:38 am

    Number 12 FTW!
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  • kathleen wasniewski - January 9, 2010 - 9:05 am

    #12! They are all beautiful!
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  • Davis - January 9, 2010 - 9:30 am
  • Don Ryan - January 9, 2010 - 9:36 am

    Ooh! Number 12, for sure! Great photo!
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  • D. Chase - January 9, 2010 - 9:39 am

    My vote is for picture #12. Love the little hooded boy. What a cutie pie!
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  • mn - January 9, 2010 - 9:42 am

    #12! Quite an infectious little smile!
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  • Sally - January 9, 2010 - 9:51 am

    I vote for #12!!!
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  • Allen Jones - January 9, 2010 - 10:44 am

    #3…. just looks the most natural….and we’re related.
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  • Tony S - January 9, 2010 - 10:49 am

    I like #12!
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  • Sis - January 9, 2010 - 10:55 am

    #12 for me. what a precious photo.
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  • Dude - January 9, 2010 - 11:19 am

    Hm…#12 wins my vote as well! I love his big blue eyes!
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  • Jonathan - January 9, 2010 - 11:44 am

    #12. How often do you get a baby to smile while capturing some great colors. #12 All the way.
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  • Jenny - January 9, 2010 - 12:24 pm

    #12, all the way. Hands down, the cutest picture!
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  • Scott - January 9, 2010 - 12:27 pm

    #12 has my vote! Super adorable!!!
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  • Jenny Phillips - January 9, 2010 - 12:35 pm

    12 gets my vote
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  • Keith Schroerlucke - January 9, 2010 - 1:10 pm

    #12 – All the photos are great but you gotta love that pure smile of joy on #12.
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  • Seth - January 9, 2010 - 2:22 pm

    my winner is #12, but i also like 3.
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  • MA - January 9, 2010 - 4:11 pm

    #11 HANDS DOWN!
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  • DM - January 9, 2010 - 4:21 pm

    I love 11.
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  • Alina - January 9, 2010 - 4:44 pm

    #11 all the way. Beautiful picture and beautiful girl!
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  • Megan Vodar - January 9, 2010 - 4:44 pm

    Number 11…just beautiful!!
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  • holden - January 9, 2010 - 4:56 pm

    #11 for sure
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  • Anna Oldroyd - January 9, 2010 - 5:26 pm

    I love #9. I love the beam of sunlight. It’s almost as if it illuminates his excitement at what he’s written in the sand. Makes me think of my own beach holidays as a child. He’s also adorable!
    Anna Oldroyd
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  • Marilyn Pohlig - January 9, 2010 - 5:30 pm

    #3 what a sweet picture. Looks like a miniature Gap ad
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  • Ashley - January 9, 2010 - 7:14 pm
  • Abby - January 9, 2010 - 7:38 pm

    I have to vote for number 3. Excellent picture.
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  • Peggy - January 9, 2010 - 8:01 pm

    My vote is for #3. What a beautiful little girl enjoying a day at the beach!
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  • Jaxon Jude - January 9, 2010 - 8:59 pm

    I vote #12. Love the light in his eyes.
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  • Nicole - January 9, 2010 - 9:37 pm

    Number 11 What beautiful brown eyes!!
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  • Cathy - January 9, 2010 - 9:46 pm

    Oh my gosh…I vote for #12. He’s the most adorable little boy I have ever laid my eyes on! I just love the light in his big blue eyes!
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  • Paul - January 9, 2010 - 10:22 pm

    #12 the big blue eyes are amazing
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  • JR. - January 9, 2010 - 10:25 pm

    Just the cutest baby picture I have ever seen. #12 all the way!
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  • G-ma - January 9, 2010 - 10:38 pm

    Number 12 is my absolute favorite! What a cute little guy! I love the sweet expression on his face and the twinkle in his eyes…just adorable!
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  • Connie DeVoe - January 9, 2010 - 10:46 pm

    I vote for #12! Adorable!
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  • Essie - January 9, 2010 - 11:04 pm

    My vote is for #12…but I am biased as I adore the little boy. All of your photographs are just lovely.
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  • F. Johnson - January 9, 2010 - 11:26 pm

    I vote for #3. It’s a great setting and I like the excellent black and white photography!
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  • Sheri - January 9, 2010 - 11:41 pm

    #3 for sure….adorable!!
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  • brenda weeks - January 10, 2010 - 7:15 am

    #3 is the best!
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  • Cindy Wooldridge - January 10, 2010 - 7:39 am

    #3 for sure!
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  • garri - January 10, 2010 - 9:24 am
  • Betty - January 10, 2010 - 9:55 am

    # 3 is my vote.
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  • Diane C. - January 10, 2010 - 10:23 am

    All are good, but I vote for #11
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  • jaime - January 10, 2010 - 10:57 am

    #11, so beautiful!
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  • Hannah G-R - January 10, 2010 - 2:59 pm

    Can’t beat # 12!
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  • Rob Kramer - January 10, 2010 - 3:01 pm

    The little boy in number 12 has my vote as well
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  • Ali Anderson - January 10, 2010 - 3:02 pm

    12 🙂
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  • Kim - January 10, 2010 - 3:04 pm

    I think they are all very beautiful! I pick 12, though. I LOVE his smile!
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  • matt leclaire - January 10, 2010 - 3:06 pm

    3 and 11 are nice…but 12 is a definate winner
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  • bill laney - January 10, 2010 - 3:09 pm

    12. he’s so full of life
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  • Heather - January 10, 2010 - 3:15 pm

    I’ve tried to vote a few times but it’s not really working. Anyways, 12 seems like a very happy baby. He gets my vote.
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  • Stacy - January 10, 2010 - 3:18 pm

    12 is soo precious!! I love the colors in his sweater…it brings out his eyes.
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  • Kristin - January 10, 2010 - 3:21 pm

    I was having a tough time deciding, but I think it takes talent to make a baby smile like in 12. Great photo.
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  • Jerry Ingman - January 10, 2010 - 3:24 pm

    12 is my Great-Grandson. He’s so cute and you captured his smiley personality.
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  • Drew - January 10, 2010 - 3:24 pm

    #9 – awesome light.
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  • Mara - January 10, 2010 - 3:25 pm

    12, hands down. What a cutie.
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  • Banta B. - January 10, 2010 - 3:46 pm

    Number 11! Amazing photography!
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  • DeAnne Edwards - January 10, 2010 - 3:59 pm

    #9 is the best
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  • Candace - January 10, 2010 - 4:52 pm

    #3 is adorable!
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  • Arielle - January 10, 2010 - 5:03 pm

    Number 9 is the best!
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  • Jenni - January 10, 2010 - 5:04 pm

    number 9 is my favorite! love the lighting!
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  • Julianna - January 10, 2010 - 5:05 pm

    number 9 is too cute!
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  • Teresa Osborne - January 10, 2010 - 5:06 pm

    number 9! my nephew is the cutest boy ever!
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  • Anonymous - January 10, 2010 - 5:40 pm

    # 11 is my favorite…beautiful!
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  • Rhonda Campbell - January 10, 2010 - 6:01 pm

    My vote is for #3! Love it!
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  • Glenda H. Lee - January 10, 2010 - 6:20 pm

    #3 is the cutest of all of them. She has my vote!!
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  • Bill Lee - January 10, 2010 - 6:22 pm

    #3 is the best. She has my vote.
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  • Alison Altice - January 10, 2010 - 7:29 pm
  • Caleb - January 10, 2010 - 7:46 pm

    #12 is my choice!!!
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  • David - January 10, 2010 - 7:47 pm

    All are great but #12 is the best…
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  • Andrea - January 10, 2010 - 7:49 pm

    From one artist to another… it is hard to choose one work of art over another…but my favorite is #12…
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  • Charlene - January 10, 2010 - 7:51 pm

    #3 has my vote.
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  • Bettye - January 10, 2010 - 7:55 pm

    #12 please, across the board…
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  • Gil - January 10, 2010 - 7:56 pm

    #12 please…
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  • Becky - January 10, 2010 - 7:57 pm

    #12 is super cute!
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  • Kathy - January 10, 2010 - 7:57 pm

    #12 is my vote…
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  • DaNielle - January 10, 2010 - 7:58 pm

    I vote #12…
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  • Lisa - January 10, 2010 - 8:00 pm

    I choose #12. Cast my vote appropriately, please.
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  • Sarah C. Bowles - January 10, 2010 - 9:35 pm

    That is a hard one! ALL are wonderful caturing the essense of childhood. BUT, #3 is my favorite. The hair in the eyes and the black and white setting is perfect!
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  • Rochelle Callahan - January 10, 2010 - 9:44 pm

    Photo #3!
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  • Sharon Peters - January 10, 2010 - 9:45 pm

    #3 has my vote, the little wind blown dress and sweet bow in her hair, the lilt of her walk, and if only we knew her thoughts…dreamy I’m sure!
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  • Lisa - January 10, 2010 - 9:48 pm

    #3 is my favorite. So much of her innocence is caught in the photograph.
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  • Christine - January 10, 2010 - 10:06 pm

    #3! How cute can you be?
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  • Karen - January 10, 2010 - 10:24 pm

    #11 is my vote. Precious little girl.
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  • Lil - January 10, 2010 - 10:47 pm

    # 11 is SO precious and gets my vote!!
    L & B
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  • Lil - January 10, 2010 - 10:52 pm

    TOO CUTE!! We vote for # 11
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  • Bill - January 10, 2010 - 10:55 pm

    GREAT PICTURE! I cast my vote for # 11.
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  • Peggy - January 11, 2010 - 8:09 am

    Of course I’m voting for #10, but they are all so fabulous!!
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  • Mary Brooks - January 11, 2010 - 10:24 am

    #3 is a wonderful one !! That is my favorite !!
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  • Mary Lee Brooks - January 11, 2010 - 10:33 am

    Number 3 is so precious !! This is my favorite ##
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  • Amy - January 11, 2010 - 10:47 pm

    number 9
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  • Cheryl - January 11, 2010 - 11:26 pm

    #12 is adorable! That’s my vote.
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  • Donna Griffin - January 28, 2010 - 8:19 am

    Wow! How many times can we vote?
    #4 for timing (light)
    #11 for magazine cover (and subject)
    #2 best baby shot
    #1 for best interior (with a great subject)
    Great work Amy!
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The Winter 2010 issue of Outer Banks Child will be hitting the stands soon, and here's a preview!  The location for the photos is the Island Farm in Manteo, which should be open to the public Spring 2010.  I'm looking forward to doing some more photos there this winter and spring. 

Outer Banks Child Magazine
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  • Ivy - December 30, 2009 - 9:06 am

    Beautiful Amy! The best cover yet!!!!! LOVE IT!
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Don't forget that any last minute holiday orders are due tomorrow, Wednesday December 15th.  There are still some in-stock frames left that are 25% off and include a complimentary image.  There are some 2×3 & 5×5 mini albums still left too, they hold 10 images each and make great gifts for grandparents or yourself.  If you are looking for some cute non-photo gifts, I also have blabla dolls, and all in-stock dolls are also 25% off. 

Frames from Amy Dixon Photography

Albums from Amy Dixon Photography

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