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Iowa & Destination Wedding Photographer | Kelsey and Chris (Rock the Dress)

This shoot has been in the making for about 3 or 4 months.  I’ve had some specific ideas about shooting with a lavender theme for a while.  Kelsey and Chris were nice enough to let me put it all together and use them in my dream shoot.  Some things didn’t work out quite like planned (original location was raining, designer dress too big, etc.)  but when do they ever?  It was all so lovely regardless!  I had so much fun designing the table theme and how Kelsey was going to look that day.  I even made the lavender cupcakes and lavender lemonade myself!  I can attest (as can they) that they tasted great!  Here are where some of the details came from (for bride’s that may be looking):

Kelsey’s make-up:  Alison Kidney (Estilo Salon in West Des Moines)

Kelsey’s Hair:  Liz Brown (Estilo Salon in West Des Moines)

Headband:  Bohemian Headband made by Mignonne Handmade on Etsy

Various table details (vintage cupcake stand, vintage candle holder, vintage milk jug, bird cage and other items were all found on etsy from various stores)

I hope everyone loves this as much as I loved shooting it.  We were very limited as a storm was headed our way, but we got about an hour in to shoot.

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  • Love LOVELY portraits!

  • These are absolutely gorgeous!

  • Absolutely stunning, love the style ! What a fantastic couple !

  • Amazing work! I’ve been waiting to see these photos since your teaser last week and I am not disappointed! The couple looks gorgeous and you did a great job capturing it!

  • Love the variety of poses…and all of the details were phenomenal!

  • Her eyes are so fascinating! Love this Work,great idea!

  • Wow Amanda, I can totally see why you wanted to use this couple for your themed shoot. They are gorgeous and together you’ve all totally rocked it. Super stunning images 😀

  • Oh my Amanda, so many things to love about this shoot. The headband – LOVE! The couple – GORGEOUS! The styling – PRETTY! You framing – PERFECTION!

  • Your work is always amazing! I love every bit of this session!

  • Gorgeous – gorgeous – gorgeous! These look ripped from the pages of a magazine. So fantastic!

  • Nice shoot you’ve setup. Really love that second to last one. Nice work.

  • oh my goodness, Im in love with all of these images. She has the most amazing eyes. Stunning work, Amanda!

  • Wow, these are so so so so so lovely and beautiful. She’s such a stunner!

  • Amanda, I L-O-V-E this! It’s so fun seeing it after all the inspiration I saw you gathering. I just “pinned” you 🙂 You are so talented in many facets… awesome!

  • Wow she is GORGEOUS (and so are your images! They really do look like they belong in a magazine. Great work!

  • Mary Carris

    I still love looking at your work, Amanda! You capture the best of each moment. The preview is beautiful and I’m sure the wedding was more so! Excited to see the rest! Congrats to the couple:)

  • I’m in love with her beautiful eyes! Great!

  • whoa, these are simply amazing, I am so loving this entire session. love the details, her makeup & styling is amazing, your poses & framing are all wonderful. Great job!

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About Amanda

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!

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FAMILY -the sea - harry potter - fashion - traveling - PLANTS - nature - coffee - PHOTOGRAPHY
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The best things in life are the people we love, the places we've been and the memories we've made along the way

 

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