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Maternity

Rawlings Conservatory Maternity Portraits: Joyful Photos for the Parents-to-Be

Jacque and Zack are going to be parents! Over the last few years, I’ve kept in touch with them since I photographed their engagement session in 2020. I was thrilled when they hired me for their Rawlings Conservatory maternity portraits and newborn session! It’s so special to watch my couples build their families, and to […]

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Weddings

Five Tips for Flawless Washington DC Wedding Photos

So many couples dream of iconic Washington DC wedding photos around the city, but the logistics of making them a reality are a daunting task! When you get married in a city and want to capture portraits at some of the most popular spots in the area, you have to plan ahead. Planning ahead helps […]

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Weddings

A Big Greek Wedding at Potomac View Terrace in Washington DC

Congratulations, Melanie and Treavor! They hosted a big Greek wedding in Washington DC! It was so special to witness the sacred traditions of a Greek Orthodox wedding ceremony and I feel honored that I was able to capture all of their special moments.  A Big Greek Wedding Day Melanie and Treavor had about 250 guests […]

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Families

Cherry Blossom Family Portraits in Washington DC

I absolutely adore the Henderson family! I’ve photographed them several times, which always helps our sessions run more smoothly. It’s more like meeting old friends and the kids know me, so they instantly open up. This year, we met up at the Tidal Basin in Washington DC for cherry blossom family portraits! Their session turned […]

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Newborn

Happy In-Home Newborn Session with Busy Toddler Sibling

In-home newborn sessions are always fun when there’s a toddler sibling involved, and this one for Baby Archer was no exception! I’ve photographed hundreds of children in my career, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s to embrace the chaos and let the kids run the show. The best portraits happen when everyone is […]

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engaged couple hugs in front of cherry blossoms in the Tidal Basin

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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newlyweds hold hands walking across lawn with water behind them at the Pavilion at Weatherly

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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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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