Slowing Down

I don't know what it is lately but it seems everywhere I turn someone is writing, talking, teaching, singing, ...about slowing down. About being present, taking breaks, and turning off the "noise" we have come to view as life.

A few months ago I had a pressing need to get away from this place I love to call home. I just felt claustrophobic in many ways and needed some air. I hopped on the 405 North and made my way up the coast to a little town outside of Pismo Beach, Nipomo, and spent a few days visiting my grandma in the country. It was sooo peaceful. The air smelled clean and I could hear the birds chirping. I heard my own footsteps crunching the leaves on the dirt road and laughed when Avenue tried to play with a stink bug. In that moment something changed. I called Matt and said, "Ummmmm I think I wanna move." I think we were both in shock for a moment that those words had been uttered from my lips. I love southern CA. But its true, suddenly I'm done. I am craving fresh air, longer days, space... Luckily for me, Matt was all about it. In 8 weeks or so we begin a new adventure.

Erika

Brad and Kristine Wedding- Newport Beach, CA

For the most part I'm transitioning out of wedding photography to focus more on my portrait work but I still have several weddings on the radar to shoot so I'll continue to share some of them here. I thought I was saying bye to weddings completely but there have been a couple people I adore that have begged me to shoot their wedding so I guess you could say I'm leaving the door open just a tiny smidgen for those I'm close with ;)

Nicole

805 Collective

Before I post anything else, I just have to say a HUGE thank you to Jeremy and Seth at 805 Collective. These guys are ridiculously talented and when I knew I needed a new site and blog there was no question who I would hire. They are hands down the best I've seen and I am blown away by their ability to make my vision a tangible reality. Plus they are just super rad peeps anyway! I knew I wanted someone who could design with a bit of heart and soul and not just some corporate company. They are the best and if you want to be blown away you simply must hire them! They are also making some collateral pieces for me which I can't wait to get.

About

I love photographing life and focusing on the emotion and mood of the people and things in front of me. I'm especially inspired by simplicity, care-freeness, and spontaneity.
I love creating art of out people's lives and feel blessed to be invited into something so valuable.

I would love to collaborate with you and get to know you!
You can contact me at amy@amyhinden.com
Thanks for visiting!

Aaron

Aaron has been working on a special project that he will be publicizing soon and I was more than thrilled to take some pics of him for it.

A few more Paris pics

Brixton

I love Brixton so when I won a contest they were having with this photo I was stoked!

Here are my prizes. Isn't there stuff awesome?!