Turtle Pond Photography

Welcome !!

You have landed in The Pond. We are Amanda & Nate Reynolds, a husband/wife team (the kind that actually enjoys working together :) Turtle Pond Photography is where we work. Well, if you can call having a blast, doing what you love and meeting great people WORK, then this is definitely work. We are so blessed to do what we love. Shooting weddings is so much fun and we are honored each time we are part of a bride and groom's special day. Actually, it's quite humbling to be asked to be there on the biggest day of their life. Amanda also loves to photograph kids. Shooting in their own environment it really brings out the best in them.

Enough about us, we are so excited that you have stopped by. Look around, stay a while and enjoy!! You will be able to check out our favorite shots, meet some of our clients, view slideshows and proofs, and some other great stuff along the way. Check back often and 'leave some love' or send us an e-mail (feedback). It would be great to meet you.

Amanda & Nate

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Allison and Nick

Connersville, IN. There's something very fresh and oh so beautiful about a winter wedding. Cold, yes....but amazing in a truly unique way. Allison started a fabulous blog while planning her wedding: www.hasel.typepad.com. I think it's so cute because she says "A reluctant winter bride plans a fabulous winter wedding." And FABULOUS it was! She has quite the eye for style and it all came through so beautifully in every aspect of the day. She and her now hubby Nick, although opposites in many ways, are seemingly the perfect compliment to each other. It was such an honor to be there to experience and capture their day. Allison, grew up going to the school connected to the church. It's a very nostalgic, old building with tons of character. So, despite the chilly air, we had tons of options with this little gem. She also requested a few shots i the library, which was so fun too! Congratulations to you both, and thank you so much for letting us capture your amazing day! Now on with some photos......

Posted at 06:32 PM

Thu - December 25, 2008

Have you seen my parents??

Hi!

I suppose you may have been wondering where my parents have been lately. As a matter of fact, I have been asking myself that question too. They have been taking a little break from work this week and I haven't seen a lot of them lately. But they wanted me to tell you they are doing fine and having a great holiday season.

Merry Christmas everyone!!

Love,

Bella

Posted at 09:15 PM

Mon - December 8, 2008

Allison and Nick

Brrrr........there was nothing sneaky about winter this year. Goodbye cozy fall and hello freezing winter! Every year this time I forget how hard it is to change the F stop or aperature with numb fingers. And let me just say, Allison and Nick were the real hero's of this shoot, seeing how somehow they totally rocked it out without even wearing any coats!!! What a fun couple...they had me in stitches left and right. They claimed to be really awkward in photos, but when I look at these images of them all I see is how much they love each other! They truly love to have fun together, but also have such a genuine chemistry. Stayed tuned for their wedding.....it's only 12 days away!!!

An alley + abandoned shopping cart + a spontaneous couple =

Posted at 01:51 AM

Thu - December 4, 2008

Allison and Obi

While in Minnesota for vacation last summer, we got an inquiry from a couple in Ohio about shooting their wedding. I was in vacation mode to the max, and was trying extremely hard to take a break from anything work-related...GASP! In the last couple of years, I've discovered that I'm not the best multi-tasker. Thank goodness I have a husband who is, or else we might have missed out on the opportunity to meet this amazing couple. Nate had a great feeling about these guys, and he was absolutely right!!

We really had a wonderful time getting to know these guys, and discovering how unique and beautiful their love for each other is. They were quite the troopers despite the chilly air...but thank goodness for steam vents-haha! Thank you guys for hanging out with us for the afternoon....we are really looking forward to June 6! Much love to you both.

Props to Sticky & Brandy for the referral!!

Posted at 01:26 AM

Tue - December 2, 2008

Alyssa and Colin

There's something so nostalgic about a cobblestone road, the sound of rustling leaves on the perfect, crisp autumn day....and a couple in love. Alyssa lives in the quaint, adorable Lockerbie in downtown Indy, so it was the perfect place for their e-session. We truly had a wonderful time hanging out with them....they are so adorable and sweet, and have wonderfully contagious laughs. Speaking of laughing, you should have seen Nate trying to control our one light setup, on the sixth floor of the building, with major gusts of wind!!! We somehow managed to get a shot despite mother nature :) Congrats you guys....we can't wait for the big day!

Posted at 01:27 AM

Mon - December 1, 2008

Julia and Ben

Ben's sweet grandma lives out in the country on a beautiful piece of land. We had such an amazing time capturing Julia and Ben and their love for each other. They have such a fun, playful, yet super sweet relationship. We just adore them and can't wait to capture their special day. Thank you guys for hanging out with us :)

Posted at 04:45 AM

Mon - November 24, 2008

Becca and Jon

There's something extremely nostalgic about the campus of Notre Dame....especially when you add a fun loving, beautiful couple in the mix! Nate's buddy from college invited us up for a game, and it worked out perfectly to meet Becca and Jon the night before. We really had an amazing time capturing their love for each other. I love how much they laugh and have fun together, yet how they also have such a confident tenderness to their relationship. Thank you guys for spending time with us....we are very much looking forward to your wedding.

What great smiles - you two are beautiful!

The light cooperated wonderfully for us!

Here's Nate demonstrating something for Becca and Jon but being his usual goofy self :)

Posted at 03:37 AM

Sat - November 22, 2008

O'Neill Family

What an adorable family!! I used to work with Sara at the ad agency....gosh it's crazy how long ago that feels. Anywho...it's been fun watching (and capturing) their family grow. This was my first time to meet little Violet. She is absolutely precious, and I think her name fits perfectly :) They lived out on this farm briefly while in transition, and it was the PERFECT place for a shoot. So many wonderful textures, colors and endless photo opps :) It was great seeing you guys again....thanks for letting me capture your beautiful family.

Posted at 01:30 AM

Thu - November 20, 2008

Karena and Jordan

Noblesville, IN...Wow, seriously I don't even know where to begin with these guys. From the moment we met Karena and Jordan, we just LOVED them to pieces. They are one of those couples that just has the most magnetic personalities, both individually and as a couple. They love to have fun, laugh and play....but they also have such gentle, sweet spirits. It was the perfect fall day, and we definitely took full advantage of it. They were married in a church, and then had an amazing reception back at Karena's parent's house in a tent. It's no small feat have a reception at your house....and let me just say, they pulled it off BEAUTIFULLY! We had a lot of time to do some really fun, creative portraits with the bride and groom...which is always one of my favorite parts of the day. Their wedding party was also SO FUN, and even did the jumping shot in a corn field!! As you will see even better than my words can describe....it was such a ridiculously FUN day.....congrats you guys...and much love to ya!

One of the best moments of the day, the first sight :

Karena's parent were able to enjoy the moment as well:

You two are simply gorgeous!!

One of my favorite wedding arty shots of the year:

The FOG raisin the roof:

Posted at 02:42 AM

Mon - November 17, 2008

Emily Miller

Unfortunately a couple of weeks ago I injured my knee jogging....thankfully it's doing much better. The bummer was that I had to cancel several shoots...however.....the great news is, the next week was beautiful and I was able to take advantage of the incredible colors and warmer than normal temps. Emily was so fun to capture....I'm really convinced she could get into modeling if she wanted to :) She lives in a beautiful house out in the country, so we took advantage of all of the amazing scenery. Emily has such a gentle, sweet spirit...which I definitely think came out in these images. I wish you all the best as you finish this season of your life and transition into the next!

Posted at 01:38 PM

Tue - November 11, 2008

Thank You

We want to take time today to thank everyone who has or is serving in the military for this great country. Your sacrifice does not go by unnoticed.

Nate & Amanda

Posted at 08:26 PM

Fri - November 7, 2008

Baby Alina

It's always an honor to capture the joy of a new mom and dad and the love they have for their child. Sweet little Alina was just precious. The images of her sleeping are my favorites. I love how peaceful and content she is in them. It was wonderful meeting you guys...i hope to see you again :)

Posted at 01:06 AM

Thu - November 6, 2008

Joe Hahn

Thank goodness fall has held on, and we've been able to get some shoots in before it turns freezing cold. I'm so not ready for winter. Joe LOVES cars, and his uncle was very generous to let him borrow his vintage porsche. Not only did he just let him borrow it, he even got to drive it to school for a week....that's one cool uncle! Joe will be headed off to college in AZ next year. Thanks for a great shoot and I wish you all the best.

Posted at 12:54 AM

Wed - November 5, 2008

Dana and MIchael

Indianapolis, IN....Fall in Indiana is one of my favorite things in the world. When you mix the PERFECT fall day with a FANTABULOUS couple, a super FUN wedding party, and a GORGEOUS wedding....it's a PERFECTFANTABULOUSFUNGORGEOUS day (sorta of like supercalifragulous but different). Wow, not really sure where all of that came from, but i think i need some more coffee :) Really, we love these guys and had such an amazing time capturing their day. Michael was teasing me all day about how he wanted to make "the wall" in our studio. So, I think there are a number of shots that could qualify, but this first one will definitely make the wall!! Congrats you two!!!

Posted at 09:37 AM

Tue - November 4, 2008

Aden Harris

This little guy could surely put a smile on anyone's face! What a little bundle of joy he was....and so much fun to capture! I love watching kids explore, pick up dirt, put things in their mouths etc....it's all a part of the adventure. It was great seeing you guys again....so excited for you!