Hello, I'm Amanda.
I am so glad that you stopped by my online space! One of my favorite things to do is share my clients’ pictures! It gives you a look at the kind of images you will receive if you hire me as your photographer. If you would like to see what a session looks like, please check out any of my open galleries.
WHY CHOOSE ME?
17+ years ago when I first started photography I thought there were a lot of photographers. HA! I had NO idea what A LOT OF PHOTOGRAPHERS would mean.
There are SO many photographers…more than rookie-me realized at the time. And a big part of that is due to technology and all of the education that is right at our fingertips. The learning curve for all things photography, editing, and business are at the click of a button (ps if you’re a photographer that is newer… be grateful for this because 10-15 years ago…. people weren’t so willing to share and educate other photographers).
One of my biggest tips is for you to find a photographer’s style that you love and you want to have plastered on your walls for 30-50 years! Some photographers, like myself, shoot in a true-to-life way. That means that the colors in the photos are going to look how they looked during your photoshoot or on your wedding day. They’re not going to be overly blown out and exposed, nor are they going to be super dark and moody. If you like an airy, super light look in your photos, then find someone who specializes in shooting and editing their photos that way. Or… if you like a trendy, moody look…then find a photographer whose style aligns with that. But if you like timeless, classic photos that look real… you’ve found a photographer who aims to shoot like that!
I care that you have images that are clear and sharp. I care that you walk away with all the different moments even if it means you walk away with A LOT of images… because there’s no reason for me NOT to give you all the good ones. Talk to anyone who has been in front of my camera… I usually give a lot more than that “average”. I probably give too many images, but I give what I personally love to get when I’m in front of the camera because all the little moments matter to me.
I care that you have images that look exactly like the day and moment looked and not whatever trend is going on five years ago, right now, or five years down the road. I want you to remember the exact shade of mauve in your dress. What the green of the grass looked like at that time of year. I want you to be transported back to that moment through your images because they reflect the moment as it was.
also, have seen a lot in these 15+ years of business. I have seen the good, the bad, and the really ugly…especially on wedding days and with toddlers who refused to nap (so let your mind wander with how that went down…)… there’s not a lot that surprises me anymore!
So… if there are ALL these photographers out there… why should you pick me…. to be your photographer, over all the other photographers out there?
I really do LOVE what I do. It is such an honor to document people’s lives, and I don’t take it lightly! I am so thankful and grateful for all of those that have let me photograph them these last 15 years and soo excited to see who I get to photograph these next 10+ years!!!! If I sound like someone you want to document your memories, email me!!! I would LOVE to chat with you!!!
I take a very limited number of sessions each year so that I can focus on giving my clients the best possible experience & so I can spend time with my sweet family. I love what I do & I am looking forward to chatting with you & documenting your sweet memories.
AMANDA
