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- These are GORGEOUS! What amazing work. My hands-down favorite is the antigue processed one of mom holding baby close on her chest. So sweet. Lovely focus, colors, conversions… beautiful! (Okay- I’ll stop gushing now… lovely!!!)
hey! these are GORGEOUS! suuuuuuuuper adorable baby – those lips 🙂 !!! LOVE the shot of him sleeping in the white fur on the carved wooden tray – and that family portrait is perfect! they must be thrilled 🙂
Nice! That little guy is a cute sleeper 🙂
Love the lighting!
Your baby pics are getting seriously awesome!
What a beautiful family! I love these…My favorite is him sleeping with his mouth wide open! sooo sweet. =) Love your work Amanda.
Cute family! You did a really great job! I really like the clean all white shirt approach… it’s so classic!
Oh Amanda, he is just gorgeous! And the light is just incredible, you’ve used it to great effect. Beautiful!
Adorable session! I love the solo shots.
Such a cutie…love your black and white tones 🙂
These are too cute!! I think I might have to fly you to Oz so you can do a session with my family!!! 🙂
Oh oh oh! I’m dying a little inside from GORGEOUS sweet overload!! Look how tiny! Beautiful job, Amanda!