I would be honored to tell your story.

Hi there! I'm Amanda and I am based in Youngstown, Ohio. My style is inspired by film photography, poetry and human connection. I aim to capture emotion and the atmosphere that surrounds you. I bring out the depth and mood of my images in post production while keeping colors soft and true to life with a hint of nostalgia. I also can offer on location, in home and studio session,

I love creating experiences with my clients. I want to get to know you and your loved ones and capture your lives in the most honest way. Our legacies live within photographs and I want to make sure your story is told for many lifetimes to come.

Some fun facts about me: I am a mother first and foremost. My beautiful daughter is named Margot Louise. I also have three cats, a dog, a few chickens and my house is full of plants. When I’m not taking pictures you can find me making herbal wellness products, buried deep in the pages of a novel or running around in the woods. Early Summer and Autumn are my favorite seasons and more often than not you'll find me barefooted and covered in dirt from the garden. I graduated from Kent State University with a degree in photography and graphic design and have been capturing beautiful stories for 12 years. My dream is to finish restoring my old century farmhouse with my better half and to have a few more barefooted babies running around the yard.

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Testimonials

“Amanda has captured so many precious memories of my family and I over the past two years. From engagement photos to wedding photos, and holiday photos to anniversary photos, I have had only positive, professional, comfortable, and fun experiences. I appreciate Amanda's talent and abilities in balancing her creativity with my own personal taste and values. Her work is timeless, and I know I will cherish the images she created for years to come.”

—BETHANY & COREY

“Amanda is always extremely professional and very easy to work with! It’s been a pleasure having her photograph our lives together since our engagement! We are excited to have her continue capturing memories of our family as it grows! We absolutely love every single photo she produces and we are thrilled to continue working with her for many years to come!”

—CHELSEY & TAYLOR

“Amanda did an amazing job for our wedding! She was the perfect balance of professional and fun, and even though we only met once, it was like having another bridesmaid there helping me out! 10/10 recommend!”

—KASSIDY & JAKE

“My husband and I could have not chosen a better photographer for our special day! She captured so many beautiful moments, and we are forever grateful. Her work is astonishing, and I can guarantee you will not be disappointed if you choose Amanda for your wedding! Her artistic touch will bring your wedding photos to life so you can relish in all of the wonderful memories.”

—MARY KATE & NATHAN

“Amanda took my daughter’s senior pics. We also took advantage of one of her holiday mini slots last year. All of the pictures were great! She is willing to work with you. She is creative & has such a natural eye for what & where will make a great picture!”

—THE MASHBURN FAMILY

“Amanda was the best photographer we could have imagined for our wedding! She was professional and kind. She was calm and consistent on a day when there was such much going on. I loved knowing throughout the day she was there for us. She also did our engagement pictures and I felt like she took the time to get to know us and the pictures really reflected this effort.”

—ELIZABETH & NATE

“Amanda was seriously the most awesome photographer that I have ever had the pleasure of working with! She had awesome suggestions and really helped make the day so special. She is funny and easy to get along with, making everyone feel comfortable when you are not used to having your picture taken. Her shots are beautiful and she is so artistic! It started raining during the reception and she stood out in the rain while we were covered to get a shot that I wanted. She really went above and beyond. I can't wa”

—BRIANNE & CASEY

“Amanda was amazing. Her creative vision for photography is fantastic. Our images came back to us very quickly and we love them!”

—ALEX & ANGIE

“Amanda did my oldest daughter’s senior pics they came out beautiful. She will be doing my 2nd daughter’s senior pics this summer. Amanda does amazing work.”

—STACEY MEYERS

“From the moment I reached out to Amanda to have a meeting she has exceeded all of my expectations. Amanda is quick to respond and answered all of my questions and never made me feel silly! Her planning forms were easy to fill out and she really wanted to get to know us as a couple which was really important to us! On our wedding day she was on time, professional, and truly a dream to work with. She did such an amazing job. Our pictures are more beautiful than we imagined-and returned so quickly with amazing”

—CLAIRE & JAKE

“Amanda is amazing and so easy to work with! For our engagement photos, she listened to everything that we wanted and captured each moment perfectly. Her style is very fresh, natural and beautiful and the final photos were stunning. We couldn't be happier with the way they came out. We give her a 11/10 because she's that great. Thank you so much Amanda!!”

—CHRISTINA & JACOB