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!
Amanda- these are stunning! I cried!!! Thank you so much for capturing our special day! We will always cherish these photos 🙂
SO beautiful, I love her gown and your posing is always soo amazing, Amanda.
SO lovely. I LOVE the ones of her by herself with the veil blowing around. what a stunner. and it looked like a very emotional wedding… the best kind 🙂
Great job!
Love her blue shoes!! And all those couple portraits are scrumptious!
Great coverage of this fun wedding! Looks like live singers during their first dance– I’ve never seen that before, but think it’s a really great idea! Awesome stuff, Amanda!
Wow, Amanda, these are stunning… what a gorgeous bride! I love your stye, its just so pretty!
These are great Amanda. Looks like it was a hilarious bridal party to work with 🙂
I can see how much energy and excitement was present that day. You captured it so well!
Great job, Amanda. I love the shot of the groom gently kissing the bride on the neck. This whole portfolio is fantastic.
so many fabulous moments, but i do adore the fun portraits of the bride! you do fabulous work!
Love the portraits with the trees and the sparkler shots!
wow amazing shots Amanda! And the bride looks absolutely fabulous! Well done!
Beautiful work, Amanda! Fantastic coverage.
The bride looks so happy. I bet she is stoked on these! Great job.
Beautiful wedding, Amanda! Love how you captured their happiness!
Nice nice! Great romantic portraits Amanda!