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!
Really beautiful work Amanda! and can I just say how much I love the look of your blog. Very pretty.
What a beautiful wedding. Everyone looks so happy 🙂
how freaking gorgeous! I absolutely love the bride+groom portraits. Especially the close up verticals. Absolutely stunning.
Such a unique wedding Amanda! The colors, the lighting and of course the beautiful couple. Just a solid set of images! Nice work!
Best seating plan ever! What a gorgeous wedding, photographed beautifully.
WOW! awesome awesome wedding. amazing detail shots and love that seating plan. the shot in the ceremony with the tree is AMAZING! great work!
Amanda, these are gorgeous! I just love the close up kissing shots. So intimate and beautiful. Well done!
Beautiful shots Amanda! I absolutely love that venue, where was it? Love those two large dancing shots!
you are getting too good Amanda. this is beautiful
Great job Amanda, you can feel the love in these photos! While I’m sure it was a challenge, I think it’s also an advantage when you’re close to the family!
I love the chalkboard details, and the moments and poses under the veil are perfect, using it just as a background texture. Great job.
These are amazing. Those shots on the bridge are so romantic. Amazing Job!
Great pictures, very nice elegant wedding.
Fantastic photos with some wonderful subjects!
Your work is inspirational. Every single one of these is gorgeous!!