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Weddings

Kristin & Alex | An Intimate Southern Maryland Elopement

Kristin and Alex planned an intimate waterfront elopement and al fresco reception for just 20 of their closest friends and family at Rousby Hall, a beautiful hidden gem location in Southern Maryland. The entire day was absolutely stunning – despite a last minute change to their plans. The day their wedding was originally planned was […]

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Weddings

Hunter & Dan | A Classic DC Wedding at the Hay Adams

Hunter and Dan’s chic wedding at the Hay Adams in Washington DC was absolutely incredible. Their day was stylish and full of thoughtful personal touches… and I’m not the only one who thinks so. I’m incredibly pleased to share that Hunter and Dan’s wedding was featured on Martha Stewart Weddings! It was an honor to […]

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The Best Heirloom Products to Preserve Your Newborn Memories

Creating one-of-a-kind heirloom products from your portraits is incredibly special to me. I love knowing that the portraits we create will be preserved in beautiful artwork that will be adored for generations to come. I’m a firm believer in learning what works best for your family and what you’d like the best, but I wanted […]

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Tips for Your Lifestyle Family Portraits from Maryland Family Photographer

Winter is the perfect time for an in-home portrait session! When it’s too cold to go outside, your home is the perfect backdrop for family portraits. Plus, it’s where everyone feels most comfortable – meaning that your session is stress-free and relaxed. Personally, I love being able to capture a family in the place they […]

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Newborn

Baby Wesley | An Annapolis Newborn Session

Welcome to the world, Baby Wesley! I had the absolute honor of photographing Wesley’s first portrait session after he was born this year. His mother, Jacque, reached out about planning a lifestyle newborn session in their Annapolis home. I have to admit, their session was absolutely incredible and I loved getting a first hand look […]

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Engagements

Michelle & Chris | A Baltimore Engagement Session on a Boat

While there’s a lot to love about being a Maryland wedding photographer, one of the best parts of my job has to be bringing my couples’ visions to life. Whether it’s documenting their waterfront wedding day or helping them design and execute a unique engagement session, I get such joy in seeing their ideas to […]

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Utilizing Albums to Preserve Your Story

As a Maryland family and wedding photographer, it’s important to me that your portraits live in your home – not just on your computer or phone. One of my favorite options for my couples and families is to create beautiful heirloom albums to preserve your story for generations to come. I love, love, love albums […]

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Families

The McGlohn Family | Southern Maryland Family Portraits in Solomons, Maryland

I absolutely love working with the McGlohn family! This was my fourth time photographing them and every single time I do, it gets better! There’s something so beautiful about working with a family over and over again. I’m able to build incredible relationships with them and everyone is more relaxed and knows what to expect […]

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Weddings

Jena & Andrew | Herrington on the Bay Wedding

Jena and Andrew are married! The newlyweds hosted a stunning Herrington on the Bay wedding filled with bright, beautiful details that was intimate and so elegant. Herrington on the Bay is one of my favorite Maryland wedding venues – a coastal staple for over 25 years. Their venue sits on the Chesapeake Bay and all […]

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Tips for Planning Your Southern Maryland Elopement

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Top 4 Tips for Planning a Southern Maryland Elopement from Maryland Wedding Photographer

While elopements and microweddings grew in popularity during the pandemic, they’re definitely here to stay. As a Maryland elopement photographer, I’ve seen some truly incredible celebrations for my couples over the last few years. Planning an elopement allows you, as a couple, to decide what matters most to you and focus on just that… whether […]

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ABOUT AMANDA

At home near the sea. Ever-focused on beauty and the thrilling art of creation; found in the moments that matter most.

Amanda is fueled by a desire to preserve the best humanity has to offer: our love for one another. She draws her inspiration from classic literature, sprawling wildflower fields, thoughtful design and architecture, and her travels across the world, particularly Europe. 

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