I can’t believe we’ve got a six month old on our hands! It seems like just yesterday, we were bringing Henry home from the hospital. You can read his birth story HERE, but today, I’m sharing all the must-have baby items that have been lifesavers as we’ve transitioned out of the newborn phase! If you’re […]

Welcoming a new addition to your family is an incredibly special milestone. It’s a time filled with joy, love, and endless cuddles. As new parents, you’ll want to remember every moment of your little one’s first few weeks of life. And what better way to do that than with a newborn photography session? Investing in […]

Summer is almost here, and it’s one of the busiest times of the year for photos – especially for families with school-age children. School is out and everyone is together, so why not create new family portraits? If you’re looking for some truly unique summer portrait ideas for this year’s family portraits, this post is […]

Tented weddings are some of my favorite events to photograph, but there’s so much more to them than what meets the eye! If you’re dreaming of a tented wedding, here are a few crucial tips you’ll want to consider. Five Tips for Spectacular Tented Weddings Anticipate a Budget Increase First things first: let’s squash the […]

A few weeks ago we hosted our most anticipated event of the year: The Motherhood Series. This limited edition series honors the connection that mothers have with their children through fine art, painterly studio portraits. I’m so thankful to my creative team that helped this event come to life, including Sara at Willow Canvas for […]

Welcome to the Venue Spotlight series! In this series, I’ll highlight one of my favorite wedding venues in the Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia area. It’s my hope that these posts help engaged couples understand all of the incredible venue choices right here in our backyard, and that they’re better able to envision what their […]

Union Station Engagement Session in Washington DC The Washington DC engagement session featured in the above post was photographed in February 2023 at the Lincoln Memorial and Union Station in Washington, DC. Amanda Wose Photography specializes in wedding photography, as well as motherhood milestones including maternity, newborn, baby, and family portrait photography. Service locations include […]

Spring is here, and in the DC area, that means it’s time for cherry blossom portraits! As a Washington DC family portrait photographer, this is one of my favorite times of the year. The Tidal Basin is busy, but it’s worth navigating the crowds and traffic to create images like these! To plan your own […]

Winter is the perfect time for in-home lifestyle portraits! I’ve worked with the M family a few times now, and I knew the interior of their home would be perfect for a relaxed morning together. In-home portraits are fantastic for young families. The kids feel comfortable in the environment they know best, and there’s no […]

When it comes to scheduling your Washington DC cherry blossom engagement session at the Tidal Basin, a weekday at sunrise is a must! We braved cool temps, hordes of tourists, road closures and parking challenges, a sprinkle of rain, and a 4am wakeup call for Jena and Andrew’s engagement session. Our efforts paid off – […]