Amber Morris Photography

12/20/2023

One of my favorite holiday traditions - taking Santa photos for Ozark Center's staff members' children at their annual Christmas event. 🎅🏼

This is my fourth year taking their pics (or maybe fifth? I lose count 😅), and it's so special getting to see the same kids come back each year! I don't see these kids the rest of the year, so it's always astonishing to see how much they've grown.

And though the kids don't remember me - that random photographer lady they see for 5-10 minutes a year - I definitely remember them. And then each year, there are some new faces too (shout out to Baby Swearingen!). I can't wait to see them grow year by year too. 💝

07/05/2023

Many thanks to the amazing humans who bore their vulnerabilities for this year's body image photo shoot, Re-Claimed Beauty. Check out the caption of each image for each model's own words about how they are reclaiming their beauty.
If you missed last week's opening night of Ozark Center's Innovative Solutions art show at Post Art Library, there's still time to check out! These photos as well as art from painters, sculptors and poets from our area will be on display through the end of the month. Go check it out!

06/15/2023

✨ Sneak peek from this year's body positivity shoot! ✨ Be sure to join us for the opening night of Ozark Center's Innovative Solutions: Reflections of Hunger art show to see the full collection of images!

📅 Date: June 29
⌚ Time: 5:30pm
🏢 Venue: Post Art Library (inside Joplin Public Library)
📍 Address: 1901 E. 20th Street, Joplin, MO

06/12/2023

The flowers that survived yesterday’s body image photo shoot are brightening my workspace today! Can’t wait to share the finished pics in the coming weeks!

05/23/2023

How to get little boys excited about pretty flowers in a field? Give them a spy glass and let their sense of adventure run wild!

05/10/2023

If you’ve wondered why I’m such a fan of lifestyle photography over studio photography – this is it. As much as I love the perfectly balanced lighting and controlled climate in the studio, there’s something magical about capturing moments like this in your home by the light of the sun streaming through the window.

04/22/2023

I had so much fun photographing this year’s Freeman 5K and Walk for Autism! Many thanks to all who came out and supported this great cause!

04/18/2023

I’m proud to sponsor this year’s Freeman 5K and Walk for Autism! All proceeds of the event benefit program development and scholarship assistance at Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism. If you haven't registered yet, you can still sign up online at runsignup.com/Freeman5K!

Many thanks to Children's Miracle Network, Freeman Auxiliary, Leggett & Platt, Amber Morris Photography, BBC Electrical Services, Crossland Construction, and CGA Architects for being sponsors for this year's Freeman 5K and Walk for Autism Awareness!

04/13/2023

Meet Ellis 🤍

09/14/2022

I could absolutely feel the love radiating from this crew in this extended family session. I had so much fun hanging out with them to capture these moments!

06/23/2022

Remember snow, you guys? Remember how great that was? I mean, yes, my legs were practically numb from the cold after this session, but guys. I really hate heat and humidity. Fall, please come soon.