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!
Lovvve the look of that first one. You captured so many romantic photos!
Wow, what a great backdrop for portraits. The couple is gorgeous and the pics capture that beautifully. Excellent job, Amanda!
These all are so incredibly beautiful, Amanda. <3 OMG. That second shot… so full of love and energy.
Always a fan of your new posts Amanda, and these two are simply gorgeous. This is such a beautiful setting, Tara & Zeb must be blown away by these!
Stunning portraits, that first frame is definitely my favourite.
This is my kind of dream shoot. I LOVE that first shot.
Wow, these are just gorgeous and romantic! Well done, Amanda!
These are so good and lovely, like amazing work Amanda.
Wow, what a stunning couple, first image is amazing!!
Every single image is amazing! WOW!
Great use of those locations! The spaces are like a third subject in the images and just add this whole dimension of interest.