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!
Congrats on the lovely day and the lovely lovelies. The light reflecting of of their eyes is just gorgeous.
Your kids are rediculously cute! I’m mean seriuosly… I know you are proud.
These portraits of your children are simply gorgeous. They will cherish them when they are all grown up.
OMG How cute are they?!!! Gorgeous images!!
Absolutely beautiful. Love the emotions in them. Stunning!
Holy cow, Amanda. If my kid is even 10% this cute I’m going to die of happiness. Your little ones are PRECIOUS!!! I looooooooooooove the shot of your little girl smiling in the sunshine, especially. Absolutely gorgeous work.
I adore that second one! Adorable!
Oh my, your children are so gorgeous! Sweet set of photos, they’ll be fantastic to look back on when they’re teenagers. 😉
Oh my gosh, WHAT JOY.
They are going to treasure these when they’re older and hate each other’s guts 😛
Fantastic set!!
Well, how freaking cute are they? !
I just love the one where the boy closes his eyes when getting kissed.. so classic – beautiful.
Cutest children ever!! That last shot of her in b&w is simply stunning.
So totally adorable, thanks for sharing your family with us 🙂
I just totally adore these images. I know this sounds cheesy but your child portraiture makes my heart sing every time I view it and these are no exception. LOVE THEM!
Very cute! Very well captured.
I have a big dumb grin on my face right now. These are amazing, Amanda!
awww – what sweet photos!!
They are so cute! I love the close up of the little girl looking off in the distance.