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As a physical therapist for fifteen years treating spinal cord-injured patients, my heart was furrowed for story and strengthened to walk alongside families facing their biggest fears, deepest grief, and greatest challenge. In all the years since swapping out scrubs for a camera, I've felt a gentle calling on my life to tell the unseen/unheard stories of families facing THEIR greatest challenge. 

In answer to that whisper, I've donated my photography at Boston Children's Hospital, for the Gold Hope Project and taken on passion projects. It has shaped me and my he(art). As I've asked myself what imprint I want to leave on my industry, the answers have grown louder and louder…

my Why

...to document the light above the clouds for families enduring a terminal illness, rare disease, or disability. 

I want...

...to bottle up the touch, voice, laughter, and personality of loved ones whose legacy will outlive them.

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...to capture the strength and courage of families bearing up under the pressures and demands of a disability.

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... to hunt for light in the darkness and beauty in the shadows.

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...to create photos and films that will provide hope and healing. 

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...to celebrate love across the full spectrum of life. 

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Chiaroscuro Photos + Films was launched as a subbrand of Amy Murgatroyd Portraits + Films in 2025 in the hope of furthering this mission of story preservation and healing through memories.

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Why Films?

"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it."

John 1:5

AMY MURGATROYD