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!
I laughed out loud when I saw the lipstick on the groom’s face. Awesome!
The rings in the snow shot is like something out of a jewellery brochure!
Love the light you had for the portraits after the First Look, beautiful shots as well.
Snowy first look! Snowy rings! White flowers with white dress and white snow! Gosh I’m in love with this wedding.
Great smiles! You can tell you made them comfortable; they don’t look cold at all!
Lovely work! That last shot is great and the portrait of them (that looks TS) with the giant tree behind – AMAZING.
I love that shot of them under the tree! That little one in the aisle cracks me up. Sweet wedding!
Everyone looks so happy! I love the ring shot in the snow and that last shot is perfect!
The portraits are stunning!
Your work is always amazing Amanda! You captured beautiful smiles and emotions throughout!
WOW! Great pictures. It was a beautiful wedding and so much fun.
What a beautiful couple! Love that last shot so much <3 It could be a definition of word "happy".
I love that photo of the little girl in the aisle in the church. Great work!