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JOURNAL

AN ARCHIVE OF love stories

Being invited into the the lives of extraordinary people is an incredible privilege. The stories I adorn through my imagery capture the true essence of the human spirit and the art of being in love.

Molly and Ryan hosted an intimate wedding at The Avalon Inn and Spa in Palm Springs California. Their style was modern, minimal with a touch of orange throughout to match the venue! Their day was filled with so much love, laughter, and amazing food. It was my true pleasure to be able to photograph this […]

This is by far the most frequent question I get asked as a Fine Art Film photographer! It’s a topic I could talk about for hours. First and foremost, I want to say that I LOVE all mediums of photography, and regardless of the medium I use to capture love and create art, it’s ultimately […]

I am so happy to be sharing Christa and Mike’s engagement session today since I just got back from shooting their wedding in Montana! If you follow me on Instagram @amandakphotoart you may have seen some behind the scenes! Enjoy a look at their classic Oregon engagement session and make sure to stay tuned for […]

While candid groupings are my favorite to capture during the cocktail hour and reception, those formal groupings are just as important!  From my thirteen years of experience, this can be one of the most stressful and overwhelming tasks for you to get through on your wedding day. Your family will be SO excited to see […]

One of the first questions your planner and photographer are going to ask you with regards to your wedding day timeline is, “Are you planning to see each other prior to the ceremony?”. This is a conversation I love to have with my couples as we discuss what is best for THEM, and I am […]