My name is Amanda and I am a professional wedding and portrait photographer based in Des Moines, Iowa. I travel the world photographing weddings and elopements! I have been shooting weddings 15 years now and I never tire of it. Each day is unique and beautiful in it's own way.
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I absolutely LOVE being a wedding photographer. The fantastic moments you never expect, the tiniest details and all the love and craziness that goes on at the same time. It's all amazing and I feel like I have the best career in the world, getting to capture and help you remember all of it. Days flit by in an instant and it's my job to make sure you don't a single moment, or those feelings you felt.
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In my free time I love spending time with my 2 beautiful kiddos and husband. I love to be outdoors camping, hiking or fishing, just being in nature. I'm obsessed with plants and gardening. I love finding the beauty in the outdoors and things around me. It's part of why I love photography so much, I get to find the beauty in others. Traveling and dragging my family along with me for photos is my absolute favorite! I also am pretty much a giant Harry Potter nerd. I'm obsessed with all things turquoise. I'd eat sushi every day if I could. I drink coffee ALL day EVERY day (ok and some wine) and fashion is a passion! I am a creative at heart so music and all types of art keep me entertained. I also make it a priority to be near the ocean at least once a year (if not more) and love to feel the sun on my skin whenever possible!
What a fantastic portfolio for the year! Just stunning!
149 sessions! That’s incredible. You’re a machine. But a very talented machine! It’s hard to pick a favourite – I can’t do it. There are just so many beautiful portraits there. You have a new RSS subscriber!
i keep sayin it… but it bears repeating… you are one talented lady!! you’ve hit that point where i can spot a portrait of yours a mile away – fresh, bright processing, and eyes that get you every time. what an amazing year! i can’t wait to see your wedding post 🙂
Excellent work Amanda. You’ve come so far so fast. *Raises glass* Here’s to a fabulous 2011!
Little boy in the cowboy hat + boots equals all win for me. My favorite one 😀
wow whta an amazing year! i love the shot with the cowboy hat 😀
Oh, Amanda. Child/infant photography is SO challenging, and you are SO, SO good at it. These area ALL incredible. Looking at these makes me feel so excited about having a baby so I can have her photographed! : )
Amanda, you are always amazing. What beautiful sessions! I can’t pick a favorite.
I recognize two of those faces!! So nice you still take images of your own kids. And with 149 sessions…that’s insane.
I also want to add that I think you are proof that you CAN be amazing and do weddings & portraits.
UHHHHHHHmazing Amanda!!
Amanda, your child portrait work truly is second to none! You are an inspiration and I wish you all the best for 2011.
I’m never dissapointed coming to your blog. Love it. Every time. This is a great review. I wish I could pinch cheeks through the screen!!! Haha! I can’t wait to see what 2011 brings us from your camera!
Your children’s work is awe inspiring, Amanda. You are a seriously talented photographer. I love all those cute faces.
So much cuteness in one blog post! 🙂 Happy New Year!
I could eat your photos right up!!! adorable. Such fun moments. Lovin the lil guy in the cowboy hat, too cute for words!
Your post work and crisp depth of field just blows my mind, Amanda.
Your work is gorgeous! I love all the images. Super adorable and everyone single one is tact sharp!
Mega post full of mega awesome Amanda. Great work.
Too precious, especially the twelfth one!