You may not realize it now, but where you choose to get ready has a HUGE impact on the look and feel of your final wedding gallery! This is where your dress will be photographed, candid “hanging out” moments, all of your details, and even emotional moments such as putting on your wedding dress. This […]

If you’re new around here, you might be looking around my website and thinking, “wait a minute! I only see photos of babies and families! Does Amanda photograph weddings, too?!” And the answer is, heck yes I do! My heart and soul are on fire for weddings. I’ll never forget a conversation I had with my […]

What a year, guys.  I learned so much about myself, how I want to serve my clients, and what really matters most. I went down to part time at work to have more time to dedicate to my family and the studio. I found my voice and my passion. I said yes to projects that […]

I’m probably in the minority amongst photographers, but I LOVE extended family sessions. There are decades of history and inside jokes. Friendly sibling rivalries. So many cute little kiddos! And most importantly, an opportunity to create portraits that are going to be loved by your entire family for generations. As much as we all love the […]

As a mom of two children, I know it’s hard to get in front of the camera – especially just a few days postpartum. However, I’m begging you not to skip those images of yourself! Those photographs will be SO loved by your child one day, and they’re my absolute favorite part of every newborn […]

Earlier this month I had the opportunity to attend Rachel Clarke’s very first workshop, and I am SO thankful for the experience! I first discovered her work just a few weeks ago while scrolling through Instagram and when I saw the itinerary for the workshop, I just had to jump at the chance. Led by […]

After photographing nearly 100 newborns in the past two years, an update to my client prep guide is long overdue! I’m going to tackle this Q&A style to help my clients know exactly what to expect from the experience. Please take the time to read through this post to ensure the best possible outcome for […]

Glitter sessions are right around the corner, so I wrote this guide to help you prepare and get the best of your session! These are SO fun and festive for the holidays – and way less messy than you might think! My girls and I had a blast creating these images, and I can’t wait […]

Jessica & Dayne | Mechanicsville, Maryland I cannot believe the 2018 wedding season has come to an end! Jess and Dayne were our last couple to tie the knot this year, and we couldn’t have asked for better humans to end the season with. With fall accents, gorgeous twinkle lights, crisp autumn air, and a […]

Okay seriously, how do I keep getting the most amazing humans to work with? I don’t think we stopped laughing the entire time we were with Lindsay and Chris. Leigh and I met these two in downtown Annapolis on a gorgeous fall day in October. There was finally a hint of crispness in the air, and […]