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I'm an international award-winning children’s portrait photographer in Beaver, West Virginia with eight years of experience in the field. I'm also a mom of four who loves animals.

I have a deep love for animals. There is something magical about the connection between children and animals, so I focus on capturing the innocence of the bond between them. Each image highlights this bond with a vivid, yet almost fairytale-like feel that's both fun and creative.

I am inspired by paintings, color, light, and my kids. I put a lot of work into every detail in my image—from the wardrobe and location to hairstyles. There is so much that creates the perfect image; even the tiniest detail can change a photo from good to amazing.

I shoot with a Nikon D750 and use a 35mm sigma art or 85mm 1.4 Nikon lens. I prefer to shoot mainly outdoors and love to find new locations with pretty light.

For more info, please visit the links below.

More info: Facebook | Instagram | andreammartinphotography.com

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Kathy Baylis
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to do this with our cat when I was little too—-and I’m 59 now! Only difference is I also had our best friend St Bernard dog following us both around. We were a tightly bonded trio.

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Jan Feline
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Rats make the best pets! Clean and smart, and very personable. That little guy looks a lot like a rat I had in college named Dave.

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Donna Libbey
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Geesh. I know you love me, just ease up a bit. "But hugging you makes me so happy."

c Fuller
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I was about 3 my older sister, who hated that I was born, took my few toys, my blanket and dolls and put them in her little suitcase, walked to the end of the street where there was a deep ditch, and threw it in. There went all my toys! Mom never bought me another toy as they were broke, and I was the disposable child. Not the son daddy wanted so a failure from birth. Grandmother sent mom money to have my portrait done a few weeks later for my birthday, as I was named after her. I had ear infections and had been whiney for a few days, but Mom bundled me into the car and drove me to the photography studio. To my delight, the man handed me a stuffed black scotty dog! I was thrilled and he got the best photos of me with my white blond hair in soft baby curls, and my little white shoes. But then he wanted the doggy back, and I cried for hours all the way home and after. This picture reminds me of that, with a real puppy!

Katherine Steen
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cute picture and subjects. Just wondering why so many people have their babies' ears pierced - better to leave it til they're older and can make their own decisions about such things, I would have thought...

shiny
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What beautiful shots n moments. No one would deny it it. But I am shock an international award winning photographer views and is of the opinion ONLY children of ONE color can gave beautiful memories with animals. Does this world consist INLYcwith children of one color. Children are innocents souls.lets leave them alone. I am shocked that such pictures are admired and no-one had the sense to see that only one color was represented here. This world celebrates DIVERSITY , multi languages, religion, color and creed. Social media is accessed by EVERYONE around the globe. All I can say is SHAME ON YOU to EVERYONE involved in this photography and beyond.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do sessions of kids of all color. Most of these are of my own kids because I don’t have everyone’s permission to share their images on social media. International doesn’t mean I travel I internationally it means I’ve been awarded through photography organizations that are open world wide. Thanks for your observation. But one article doesn’t show much at all so If be careful not to base my judgment so quickly.

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Kathy Baylis
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every dog should have a kid, and every kid should have a dog. Or cat. Or any kind of pet. I don’t understand parents who won’t have animals in their family’s home—-extreme allergies or other prohibitive conditions aside.

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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So glad to see she’s holding the cat properly! Parents, please teach your children things like this, and be sure your children are careful and gentle around animals. It instills in them the virtues of kindness and respect for living things.

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