Ring in the New Year!

It's that time of year again.  The time when we say farewell to one year and welcome the next.  We remember both the good and bad of the past and look forward to what the future has to bring.  New Year's resolutions are made (and sometimes kept) and we hope for fresh and exciting changes in our lives and in the lives of our loved ones.  We think of what we'd like to accomplish in the coming year and what we'd like to change about ourselves and our surroundings.  It's a time of hope, love, dreams, and determination, and indeed a wonderful time of the year.

To celebrate this beautiful time of year everything in my Etsy shop is

25% OFF!!

 

Enter coupon code  Discount25  during checkout to receive 25% off your entire order!

This offer is good from now until January 15th!

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Thank you for being such wonderful and loyal fans and customers!  All the support you have given to me is much appreciated and makes my job all the more joyous.  I love sharing my work with you and hearing your feedback (both good and bad).  It helps me grow as an artist and let's me know that I am touching your lives and helping your imaginations grow.  I hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity to bring your favorite piece into your home and celebrate this new year by giving both your mind and your home a fresh new start!

Let your imagination soar.

~AEO

New Photo Available!

Bring the wonderful holiday feeling into your home with this beautiful photo!

It is available in sizes: 4x6, 5x7, 8x12, 12x16, 12x18

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If you would like to purchase this or any other photograph but do not want to use Etsy, please contact me by phone or email!  I accept all major credit cards, check, and money order!  Let me work with you to add that special piece to your collection today!

Let your imagination soar.

~AEO

Art Show in Florida!

Are you planning on being in southwest Florida in mid-January?  Come and see me at the Community Affair Snowbirds Fine Art at the Springs show on January 18th and 19th!

It's being held at: Warm Mineral Springs Resort, 12200 San Servando Ave. Warm Mineral Springs, FL 34287

Show Hours: 9am to 5pm both days!

Warm Mineral Springs is located midway between Sarasota and Fort Myers on Florida’s beautiful Gulf coast. The spectacular site of the Warm Mineral Springs arts and crafts shows is in the midst of a striking oasis with palm trees and exotic birds. It’s an easy day trip from beach communities like Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Venice, Nokomis, Longboat Key and Bradenton.  Also available on-site is the full-service Donya Day Spa, award-winning Evergreen Cafe as well as outdoor classes in Zumba and Gyrokinesis under the palm trees, and Watsu and Hydro-Yoga in the water.

Ornaments Now Available!

Some of my photos are now available in Limited Edition Ornaments!  Check out my Etsy page to see the full ornament selection and order your favorite today!

Each ornament is numbered and signed by me and only 160 will be made of each image.

Large ornaments are $4.00

Small ornaments are $3.50

 

 

 Let your imagination soar.

~AEO

Gifts For Him

Still need a gift for that special guy?  Check these out!  All are available in my Etsy shop!  Not through December 14th receive 15% off your entire purchase by typing in the coupon code DISCOUNT15 during checkout!!!

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2011 Holiday Artisans Craft Show

Come and see me at the 2011 Holiday Artisans Craft Show in Carlisle, PA and get started on your holiday shopping!

• Saturday, November 26th
• 9am to 4pm
• Carlisle Expo Center 100 K St., Carlisle, PA 17013
• I am in booth #10 which is the first row and right in front of the windows!
• All framed pieces are 15% off!  There is also a coupon for $10 off your purchase of $50 or more which will be in the goodie bags that are handed out at the door!

I HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Light Through The Snow - Item #946

It's already November and time to start thinking about the holidays!  I thought this would be the perfect picture to help get everyone in a festive mood!  I shot this photograph in Boston Commons as my husband and I were strolling around the park one afternoon.  It had just started to snow which seemed to create a beautiful and serene hush throughout the park.  Even though it sounds rather cliche, I felt as though I was a princess walking through a winter wonderland.

This photograph is simple yet complex at the same time and allows a wide range of emotions to stir within me.  At times when I look at this photo I get a wonderful sense of peace and calm just like I felt during my walk that day.  It reminds me of Christmas mornings as a child when I awoke to find the ground covered with a delicate blanket of snow.  At other times this image can seem rather foreboding and eerie as though I have walked into a foreign world where I am completely and utterly alone.

This is a favorite of mine and also a favorite of many of my fans!  It always gets attention at art shows and often times people do a double take because there is just something about it that catches their eye.  

Let me know what it is about 'Light Through The Snow' that catches your eye and what emotions it stirs within you!  I would love to hear your thoughts :-)

To help get in the festive mood enjoy FREE SHIPPING when you purchase this in my Etsy shop!  Remember that you can also get 10% off all purchases in my Etsy shop by entering the coupon code DISCOUNT10 during checkout!

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Let your imagination soar.

~AEO

Helchgam's Swamp - Item #1117

It's almost Halloween and I thought this would be the perfect picture to discuss during this spooky time of year!  I shot this photograph in July during one of my walks through the Wildwood Park in Harrisburg, PA.  My attention was immediately grabbed by the tree which is the focal point of this photo.  It had such a unique and sinister quality to it which I found quite interesting.  I snapped a few photographs (OK a bunch) but when I got home and began to process the shots from that day, the algae and surrounding trees were too bright.  It did not have the eerie quality I had envisioned.  Not wanting to give up that easily, I played around with the brightness, contrast, and color saturation, and voila!  'Helchgam's Swamp' was born.

The stillness and foreboding qualities of this photograph are intense, and I can't help but imagine that there is a horrible presence lurking somewhere in the waters beneath the still and protective covering of the algae.  The saying 'the calm before the storm' comes to mind, and I feel like I'm just waiting for that inevitable moment when the demon bursts forth from the depths of the swamp and wreaks havoc on everything and anything in its path.

'Helchgam's Swamp' has been featured in two Etsy treasuries!  Remember that you can get 10% off your purchase in my Etsy by entering the coupon code DISCOUNT10 during checkout :-)

Nightmare Treasury

Guess the Movie Title Treasury

The wonderful thing about art is that it speaks differently to everyone.  Each person will get their own images and feelings when looking at a piece of art work.  Photography is no different!  I've told you how this piece speaks to me, and I'd love to hear your thoughts!  Tell me what you see when you look into 'Helchgam's Swamp'.

Let your imagination soar.

~AEO

Welcome to Amy O'Connor Photography!

Thank you to all my returning customers for following me to this new site and a special thanks to all of you who are just joining me!

I think this new site will work better for all of us and I believe it will make it easier for all of you to keep in touch with what's happening at Amy O'Connor Photography.  You can now easily get to my Etsy shop to purchase that perfect print!  My upcoming art shows are clearly listed and easy to read.  I also plan on sharing some of my own thoughts on my work and would love to hear your thoughts as well!  Tell me what caught your eye about a specific piece and let me know what my work means to you!