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!
Absolutely gorgeous little faces Amanda!
thanks for sharing
Love the tootsie rolls!! That’s so cute and adds to the whole Christmas theme! Adorable kids, adorable pictures!
You’re right – very cute indeed and love their outfits. You’ve given me the nudge I need to get a few shots of my two – can’t remember the last time I made them pose!
Awww what gorgeous little ones!!! So so cute and beautiful photos too!
Those eyes! Amanda, you are killing me with how amazing your images are. These are just wonderful.
wow.. those eyes are stunners… love how the neutral background makes them pop!
gorgeous little ones 🙂 superb pictures
So cute!!!I love the matching outfits and that first image is so sweet!
Haha, I love that last one. Cutest expressions ever!
These kids are too cute. Beautiful photos, Amanda. =)
Those are some good looking babies!
I’m with everyone on the eyes! Just beautiful
Um, your kids are absolutely adorable! You should post your Christmas card too. I want to see what you sent out!
What adorable kids! I love how vibrant the colors are in your photos.
Adorable! I love the one of them hugging!
You, my dear, have a true gift. These are beyond adorable!
Beautiful work as always, Amanda! Pretty cute kids, too!
you make good looking babies! these photos are amazing. i can only imagine what your family photo albums look like!
Your kids are adorable! Love the eyes in the first shot!
Great set Amanda. I love your processing and composition.
Wow, how stinking cute are those kids?! Great job!
Aw, what dolls. That first photo is brilliant. Love how sparkly her eyes are.