About Amy McMurray Photography

I am a mother,wife,daughter,friend and photographer. I am committed to myself and my clients to get the best photographs possible for you and your loved ones. I am committed to the high standards of the Professional Photography Industry. I am a member of PPA, and WPPI. I attend workshops and conventions throughout the year to keep the standards of my skills fresh and knowlege of "Photoshop" so that I can stay on top of the trends and challenges that I as a photographer find myslef constantly facing in the industry. All of my products are sent to a proffessional lab away from the "Tri-Cities". This is my full time job. I do not have a "real" job that I go to and pursue this simply to fund my hobby. This is my "REAL" job. Before booking a session I will ask you what is it that you are looking for? Are you looking for something for your wall? How big is the space that you intend to place your portrait? Are you considering an album of the session? What will you be wearing? I always recommend solid clothing, try to stay away from patterns, stripes, and plaids. I typically shoot all location. I love the outdoors and I am able to stay with fresh ideas outside. In the event of inclement weather, we will simply reschedule for another day. My session fee is $50.00 and is paid in advance to reserve the date. I will spend about 45 minutes on the average session and show you around 30 proofs. I show many images that are color enhanced, textured and many black and whites. All Saturday sessions require a $300.00 minimum purchase to hold the date.I am looking forward to hearing from you and getting to know you.



  • A collage for “Sweet Baby Mollee”

    July 28th, 2010

    To be in your child’s memories tomorrow be in his life today. ~anonymous

    July 23rd, 2010

    I am looking for newborns.

    July 20th, 2010

    Hey guys, I am trying to build up my clientel for newborns.  Until I am successfully constantly photographing newborns on a regular basis  I will be offering “Limited Edition” pricing for newborn sessions.

    The details:

    Newborns must be within two weeks of age.  Newborns photograph best when they are still in the curled up stage and to do this it has to be within two weeks of birth.  Mom’s, I know this sounds stressful but if you do not wish to be in the portrait I will understand.  I will come to your house or location of choice.  Your house does not have to be in order.  I have had babies to and I remember how tired you are.

    Right before the session I will have you turn you heat up in your house so the baby stays warm while it is undressed.  I also need you to get the baby to sleep.  Another reason why I do this within two weeks.  Babies sleep all the time for the first two weeks.  The session will last around 20 to 30 mins.  If I come to your house I may move furniture around so that I can get the best light and backdrop but I promise that I will help straighten it back before I leave.

    Please call me at 423-646–6975 to schedule a session.

    Baby Mollee

    July 19th, 2010

    Less than two weeks old……….

    While we try to teach our children about life, Our children teach us what life is all about…..

    June 10th, 2010

     Cindy, Logan, and Owen.  For a couple of years now Cindy has wanted me to come down on “the river” to get pictures of her boys playing in the water.  Standing calf deep in mud, I was able to get these boys in their “rowdiest” attitudes.  I have a feeling that dad is going to love his fathers day gift.

    Waiting for “Baby Molly”

    June 9th, 2010

    Happy Birthday Nalan!

    April 7th, 2010

    He has to be the cutest one year old little guy that I have ever photographed.  Nalan’s first birthday was two days after this shoot and I suspect that he was going to have a very BIG turnout for his party.  Who wouldn’t show up for this little guy?  He is the CUTEST lil man on the planet!

    Spring Fever

    March 27th, 2010

    It’s spring fever.  That is what the name of it is.  And when you’ve got it, you want – oh, you don’t quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!  ~Mark Twain

    After a very long winter I was more than “itching” to get back outside to do some location shooting. 

    I love spring.  Tulips are my favorite flower so seeing them bud out and bloom always puts a smile on my face even on a damp, rainy day.

    I have been busy shooting engagements and lots of children, and famalies.  Here are a few samples of what I have done this week.

    Introducing New Collages and New Storyboards in my boutique line

    February 25th, 2010

    Since, I am no longer photographing weddings I can not give up working on storybook albums completely can I?  For the past month I have been working on incoporating albums into my boutique line along with new “Defined Storyboards and Collages”.  Here is just a sample of what I have.

    Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice

    February 20th, 2010

    For the past two months at book club we have had the privalege of “Baby Chelsea” joining us.  Since the rest of the book club members have older kids we have loved being able to pass around a baby, watch her smiles and stare at amazement at her tiny features.  Today I had the pleasure of photographing Baby Chelsea and her sisters.  I loved the pink playhouse!  I was completely envious that I didn’t have one when I was growing up.