From 1968 to 1974 Amalie freelanced in New York City specializing in music photography. She also worked with the Joshua Light Show at Bill Graham’s Fillmore East Theater where she was the unofficial house photographer.
She was on staff at the 1969 Woodstock Festival and photographed the 1967 Cannes Film Festival, the 1969 Newport Festival, Tanglewood 1969 and 1970, Bob Dylan and The Who at the 1969 Isle of Wight Festival, The Who's 1969 US premier of "Tommy," the Rolling Stones at Madison Square Garden 1969, Bob Dylan’s 1974 tour and many other music events.