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Des Moines Maternity Photographer | Melissa

So here it is 12:30am and I am just now getting to my blog. I am soo sorry it’s been a while. Things are finally getting back to their normal schedules around here after the holidays. And I am super busy again and loving it. I gave myself a few weeks off for the holidays and it was a nice breather. I am getting a ton of wedding bookings and I am so excited about it! I have some fun changes in store here soon!

Just a reminder that I am giving away a free session, please enter by the end of this month. Look at this post for details: https://amandabasteen.com/children/des-moines-childrens-photographer-wyatt-6-months-santa-christmas-giveaway/

I shot this session a few days ago and loved it! I looooovvveee when I can get a good sunflare in my photos and have missed it this winter. Believe it or not, this is an indoor session and I got it right through her window! 🙂 I will be shooting her baby here soon too, so stay tuned!

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  • Nice shots Amanda! Cool tattoos and I love the high key images. Perfectly exposed!

  • LOVE the flare! Totally jealous right now…

  • Beautiful set! Love the one with the baby’s sonogram picture 🙂

  • Beautiful session Amanda! You have some gorgeous flare in there! I really like the last set of images, that dress is gorgeous!

  • The lighting in these is great! I love the flare!

  • Wow, these are all great great great images!

  • Wow! These are so gorgeous.. I love that first shot and I *looove* how you played with the blue, so pretty.

  • those last two in the green dress are gorgeous!

  • Absolutely gorgeous, Amanda- You are awesome!

  • Well, I came in here to comment on the beautiful window sunflare…but then I got distracted by her ring. Is that a sapphire flower?!? LOVE it.

  • wow that last set is especially gorgeous, love the color, tones and lighting!

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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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