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!
These are absolutely heavenly, Amanda!
Beautiful, Amanda! What a lovely, light snowfall you were blessed with. I’m sure they will treasure these photos. So pretty.
Striking images Amanda! Anxiously awaiting the full set!
Beautiful photos…cold, but beautiful. Looking forward to seeing more!
Wow, so crisp and clean.
That smile is a killer too!
Wow, these truly capture a winter wonderland. I love the first picture…even the tiny flecks of snow in the bride’s hair. That’s just gorgeous.
Wow, wow, wow!! Looks like its out of a fashion shoot!
Oh wow! Beautiful bride… matches up awesome with the snow. love that kiss on the cheek. Beautiful pose on the first shot. Really captured some personality there.
OH MY GOSH, I can’t WAIT to see the rest – just beautiful!!
So freakin’ pretty! Now I’m merrily singing “snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes…”
WOW! Beautiful photos! I love they way her blue eyes stand out against all the white.
BEAUTIFUL AMANDA
Oh my!!! That first image is STUNNING! Love the snowflakes in the hair!
Stunning, stunning, stunning!
Snow wedding!!! I am so jealous. I never get to see any snow. Love the images, can’t wait to see more.
These two are stunning and so is your work. Can’t wait to see the final set.
She looks so angelic in the snow. Well done!
Amanda you just know how to make brides beautiful and scenery dreamlike. Love your winter wonderland photos….and kudos for braving the cold and the snow!
Oh my goodness Amanda, that first shot of the bride looking down could be on the cover of a magazine.
These are amazing. Please post more!!!!!
These are gorgeous! Can’t wait to see more!
That first shot deserves a big huge super WOW!
Beautiful as always Amanda. You have a unique style.
God, shooting in snow looks like it is the best thing ever. Your work is amazing as usual 🙂
Skin tones are killer. Great stuff.
Beautiful! Your skin tones are always so perfect. She is absolutely stunning! The pose in the first picture is also wonderful; so noatural. You do a beautiful job!
Stunning! Can’t wait to see some more.
You knocked it out of the park again… what a beautiful shoot, Amanda! I just saw this on Wedding Chicks, congrats again!
So gorgeous!! I adore that second one.
This is great work!