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!
amazing spot for maternity photos! she looks like a harvest goddess or something – truly gorgeous, amanda.
That last is perfect, love the pure white background. She looks so happy 🙂
Gorgeous lighting! that first shot is INCREDIBLE!
Wow! That first shot is hands-down the best preggie mommy image I’ve ever seen. What awesome lighting and location!
These are amazing! She looks so beautiful! You are awesome Amanda.
Once again, fantastic work Amanda!
These are just wonderful! I especially love the first and the last ones. Amazing shots, she must be really happy.
Amazing locations and great looking mummy too! Well done!
And congratulations mum and dad!
These are beautiful! I love the lighting! Great job!
absolutely lovely processing on these. everything else is perfect too….nice job!
These are so sweet. Really nice lighting and processing – that last one is quite spectacular!
Beautiful work Amanda!
LOVE the ones out in the cornfield, Amanda.
Love the field. Pretty maternity photos. 🙂
Really great! Great use of the light- in all situations. The light has an especially nice way of bouncing around in the corn– and you took great advantage of it. They will so happy to have those for the rest of their lives!
I especially love that first black and white one. Awesome work here, Amanda!
Love the golden tones in the corn field. It is so IOWA! But I think the last one is my favorite, she looks so happy to be becoming a mom.
Beautiful session Amanda! Great use of the natural light and environment!
Beautiful work, and I love all the variety you brought with the different locations and “looks” – they must be thrilled.
I LOVE the last one. Amazing high key black and white. Great session, Amanda.
I just had a chance to see all your new posts & was excited to see these up!! Thank you Amanda for the beautiful photos, your eye for capturing true beauty always amazes me. I’m glad we found you for our wedding, engagement, maternity, and now baby photos!!
I just had a chance to see all your new posts & was excited to see these up!! Thank you Amanda for the beautiful photos. Your eye for capturing true beauty always amazes me. I’m so glad we found you for our wedding, engagement, maternity, & now baby photos!!