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 really don’t know how you decided on these, because all of your photos are AWESOME! I love them all and am so glad we found you.
well, you already know how much i love your children’s portraits… what a year! these are so, so beautiful… just imagine all the lasting memories you’ve made for so many families with these pictures! beautiful work, as always 🙂 best of luck in the new year!
Oh my gosh, such stunning work here Amanda! Love your use of natural light. Seriously so talented!
You are awesome Amanda, these are all SO good.
WOW love them all!
You are SO good at capturing expressions and beautiful moments… this is a stunning collection and there are so many amazing shots. Definitely something to be proud of!
You are wildly talented with the kiddos, Amanda. Thanks for sharing your 2011!
So cute 2011 kids. Priceless images! All the best for 2012!
“best of” indeed! those are some stinkin cute kids, and of course perfectly captured.
Wow Amanda! Seriosuly these are all incredible!
What a great year for you Amanda!!
Wow, wow! You do have the magic touch with kids as well as the camera! Just gorgeous.
So many cute shots here, great job!
All the children are so cute!!!!! Amanda you are good!
Lovely, some really amazing images in here. amazing !!
Incredible year Amanda!
So many beautiful, beautiful photos. Thank you for sharing!