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!
Oh my god THAT DRESS!! I die! I love all the portraits, especially the ones where her dress is whirling around. So beautiful!
What a fabulous ceremony location and that dress shot is just luscious!
Beautiful, love the setting
Bride in pink / pastel dress = winning!!
Wow I LOVE the shade of her dress, so dreamy! Also, that portrait shot of them at the base of that incredible tree = perfection.
Oh my goodness look at all those details!!! What a fun event this must have been to photograph!
omg that DRESS! but there’s so much to love about this wedding – the details are so, so beautifully done and you captured them perfectly; the bride must be thrilled to have those, and such beautiful moments and portraits, capturing her whole day!
you really captured a lot of love and energy at this wedding. also, she has stunning green eyes.
i love your work!!! these are simply amazing!
Such a gorgeous venue – wow! Love the dress, the joy on the groom’s face as she is coming down the aisle, the energy, the emotion! Beautifully captured!
So lovely! Really perfect lighting and, oh my, her dress!
Great style great wedding! This is very beautiful and special.
Unbelievable! Every details was considered in putting this event together and the photography captured every piece of it. Amazing.
Amanda, I am suuuuuuuuuch a fan of your work. This wedding is so beautiful, and those shots of the bride and groom together – swoon. You’re so talented!
Thanks for sharing this beautiful blog. Your work is commendable. Keep it up.