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Engagements

A Cherry Blossom Engagement Session in Washington DC

Brandon and Helen are getting married! It was so much fun to catch back up with the soon-to-be newlyweds for their DC cherry blossom engagement photos. Last February, I captured their in-home proposal, so being involved in more wedding planning (and photos!) is so special to me. Brandon and Helen are the sweetest and every […]

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Engagements

A Proposal in Downtown Annapolis | James & Shannon

James and Shannon are engaged – and I had the honor of photographing the exact moment it happened for these two! They currently live in Tennessee now, but were planning a trip to the Annapolis area to visit Shannon’s family. As they began planning their trip, James knew it’d be the perfect opportunity to propose […]

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Newborn

In-Home Newborn Portraits with an Eight Week Old 

I am so excited to be sharing Lola’s in-home newborn portraits with you! I visited her family in Solomon’s Maryland to capture her arrival home. Lola was actually already 8 weeks old when we had her newborn portraits. Between the holidays and the adjustment to becoming a family of three, it was the first that […]

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Education

How to Preserve Your Digital Images: 3 Tips to Make the Most of Your Investment

As an Annapolis wedding and family photographer, I want to create images that my couples and families will love forever. It’s important to me that the portraits we capture are preserved – and enjoyed. I’ve spent time over the years determining the best way to deliver these images. I always deliver my images in online […]

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Weddings

Carley & Kenny | A Summertime Wedding at the Pavilion at Weatherly

Carley and Kenny were married at the Pavilion at Weatherly, one of my favorite southern Maryland wedding venues! The Weatherly staff have invested so much care into renovating the property over the years, and every time I’m here it’s better and better. Carley and Kenny planned the most romantic and elegant day along the waterfront. […]

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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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The best heirloom products to preserve your newborn memories shared by Maryland family and newborn photographer Amanda Wose Photography

Education

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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Resources

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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Maternity

A Guide to Scheduling your Maternity Portraits

(Check out this Southern Maryland springtime maternity session here) Scheduling maternity portraits can be an exciting and memorable part of your pregnancy journey! It also can seem incredibly overwhelming. Especially with the list of “to-do’s” that seems to grow as fast as your bump. Let us help you out with a few things to consider! […]

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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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