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!
Great work! I love the shot of them exiting the ceremony, so happy!!
Love these! Your pale tones are so feminine and beautiful. 🙂
She has such a great smile! I love the first look and the shot right after the ceremony.
Beautiful images, Amanda! I especially love all the portraits in the woods and field!
wow this looks amazing, love the portraits
Super creative, lovely work mate.
wow the bride is stunning! greta work as usual and love the shots of the girls dancing in a circle…
Lovely work – I adore those forest portraits especially.
Boom – that’s how wedding photos are meant to look! Nice job!!
Beautiful pictures Amanda, and Nya makes a stunning bride!
You really captured the spirit of a truly happy and beautiful day (and couple!). Thank you.
How beautiful the wedding. I loved your work, because photos are very natural, and I can see the happiness of the couple. I loved the portrait session in the woods. Thank you very much for sharing your work, and a big hug from Chile 🙂
Beautiful couple, amazing venue, and excellent photos. Perfect wedding! 🙂
Gorgeous images! So bright and airy. And I LOVE that shot of the flower girls dancing in a circle with the sun spilling into the frame.
Beautiful photos! Great looking couple!
These are so pretty, I love the high-key bridal portraits, very very well done!!!
Holy cow, that is a beautifully photographed wedding. I the picture of the girls playing ring around the rosie.