As the new year unfolds I tend to reflect on everything that happened during the previous year. This process helps me plan by improving processes, techniques, brand awareness, and overall client experience. In 2019 I completed the necessary requirements to obtain my CPP (Certified Professional Photographer). I am especially proud of this achievement as there are less than 2500 Certified Professional Photographers in the United States and feels like the equivalent of “passing the bar exam” for lawyers. They don’t just hand out this achievement! One of my senior images was published in a national photography magazine; my third overall. In January I will be attending PPA’s national conference in…

Stockton Photographer Earns Certification Amy May Laskye of Amy May Photography joins prestigious group as a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) (Stockton, IL 7/11/19) – Amy May Laskye, CPP of Amy May Photography in Stockton, IL has earned the Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) designation from Professional Photographers of America (PPA). Laskye earned this designation after completing an intensive program that measures her artistic and technical competence. Professional Photographers of America currently recognizes fewer than 2,500 CPPs. The CPP program is designed to empower photographers to be more knowledgeable, successful, and technically equipped professionals. It’s a program focused on foundational education and applied skills. “It is extremely important for me to have…

Headshots are the single most important marketing tool for a professional.  Take it seriously and invest in yourself.  Here are a few tips for a better headshot. 1. Go pro.  Spend the money. It’s worth it. Go to a professional, who is trained, understands lighting, and takes headshots for a living, not some friend who happens to have a decent camera who “sorta knows a little about photography.” Save those pictures for Instagram, and leave the headshots to the pros. On a national average good headshots range from $400-$1200, and to get them professionally duplicated (not at CVS) will cost you another $100. Anything less is just a glorified passport…

We are eagerly anticipating a busy wedding season. We have several couples getting married this year; some in Galena and some destinations. Our team is gearing up for it with new lighting and a wealth of knowledge to capture each couples dream day. We are limiting our schedule to 12 weddings this year but still have a few dates open. If you are searching for a photographer please consider Amy May Photography. Our team has over 35 years combined experience and would love to meet with you and discuss one of the most important dates in your life. Let us create imagery for you and your family. Give us a…

Welcome to our new website. It’s filled with more images and more ways to contact us about your photography needs. We invite you to look around and see if we are the photographer for you. Thank you!