I was born on the beautiful northern coast of Brazil, where I spent the first few years of my childhood before moving to the United States with my parents. This life changing move sparked my love for exploring & meeting new people. I grew up and went to college in New Hampshire, where I received my degree in Environmental Studies and met my college sweetheart and now husband. He is a pilot in the Air Force and my favorite person in the world. We have lived in Oklahoma, Washington and now, Alabama. Military life is hard, but we have loved meeting so many treasured friends and being part of a supportive community along the way. Much of my inspiration comes from the beauty of our world and the people in it. I believe there's always something new to learn, discover and marvel at.

welcome!

Photographer, coffee lover & wanderluster-extraordinaire

I first picked up a camera in 2015 as a way to document the fleeting moments & impermanence of our ever changing lives and my thirst for telling stories through photography grew from there. One of the best decisions I made was getting my A.A. in photography from Spokane Falls Community College. It was through that program that my love for photography grew exponentially. I learned to develop my own film and prints in the darkroom, honed my photoshop and editing skills, and developed my lighting techniques by learning off camera flash both in the studio and on location. 

Whether you are looking for a wedding photographer, a family, or portrait photographer, I have the technical/artistic ability and experience to capture your vision and communicate the deeper stories of your special relationships and milestone moments. I also really strive to build true connections with my clients and am there for you throughout the planning process and on the day of your session. 

my story

I will not only be your photographer, but your shoulder to lean on, your friend to call on if you need anything & your forever hype woman.

fun facts about me

“Working with Amanda was more than I expected. She was great at getting us comfortable in front of a camera. Mine and my fiancé’s energy and chemistry together is already great but she made it so much more fun, especially for him being really engaged and interacting with me. I can’t wait to have her shoot our wedding!” - Julie W.