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!
Amanda, your processing and use of light are just amazing. What a cute couple. You nailed it.
Beautiful work, I love the one where the father is holding his daughter and kissing her, so sweet 🙂
Okay I really like your blog header 🙂 Great set darling nice job.
There’s loverly imagery here! You put a smile on my face. 🙂
Amanda, whenever I open one of your posts, I am at once filled with a strange mix of excitement and jealousy. Why can’t you live in Michigan, so I can hire you for a shoot???? Your work is so gorgeous- and I’m constantly in awe of how you always get those perfectly genuine smiles and laughter. Awesome!!
Yup. Really feeling the love. Beautiful couples. Gorgeous work.
WOW, these are just flat out gorgeous, Amanda : D
I love how consistently lovely your work is 🙂 These are so pretty!
your work is always sooooo good!!!!!! brilliant!
You have been a busy girl, Amanda! As always your work is so beautiful… But the images that stole my heart were actually the ones of with the adorable little girl in them. I melted when I saw them.
holy shit there’s a lot of awesome in this post. what stands out the most for me though is you clearly get couples mega-comfortable in front of the camera. virtual high-five has been forwarded.
Wow. you’re going to have some great clients this year. rad.
Great locations and really stunning work!