Tink,
here is the site of a really great photographer who has gotten to know some members of the Amish community. His site says,
"Bill Coleman's artistic quest begins with the timeless nature of his subjects. The final result, his exquisite photographic prints, are rewards we can all share.
And yet, none of this would be possible were it not for the understanding and warmth of a few Old Order Amish families where Bill's odyssey is understood and
his camera is tolerated - to a degree."
His work is amazing! I was shocked to find that they allowed him to photograph them (especially in the "Lest you be offended" section).