A bride standing outdoors on a clear day with a blue sky, holding a bouquet of white flowers, wearing a white lace wedding dress and veil, eyes closed with a serene expression.

A Black and white photo of a happy wedding couple embracing near the ocean at sunset, the groom in a suit with a boutonniere, and the bride in a satin dress smiling.

Wedding photography that focuses on real moments and the people you love.

A bride kneeling on grass, holding hands with an elderly woman seated at a decorated outdoor wedding reception table, both smiling and touching foreheads.

Two men dressed in white shirts are sharing a kiss, with one adjusting the other's red tie, in front of beige curtains and a window in the background.

People celebrating at a party, raising hands, holding drinks, and smiling, with festive lights in the background.

Shooting a mix of film & digital
Based in Grand Rapids, MI

“Something she does especially well is capturing all of the magic, candid moments in between the big ones, without interfering with them.”

- Haley + Evan

A wedding reception under a large white tent with hanging stars and string lights. The bride and groom are kissing at a head table decorated with flowers. Guests are seated at tables, some engaged in conversation or looking at their phones.

A black and white photo of a bride and groom dancing at their wedding reception outdoors, with guests seated at tables in the background.

My Approach

YOUR DAY ISN’T A PHOTO SHOOT

It matters to me that you enjoy your day. I want you to be with your people, not with me all day. We’ll do some portraits but I keep it easy and efficient so you can get back to the fun part.

I’LL BE A CALM PRESENCE ON YOUR DAY

Most couples have described me as calm and grounding on their wedding day. I’ll blend in, document what’s happening, and give direction only when you need it.

INTENTIONAL DIRECTION

Portraits are typically a part of every wedding day. And it’s usually the only time you two get to be alone together. I give direction with intention, keeping portraits relaxed, natural, and true to who you are.

Hello!

I’m Amanda and I’ve been photographing weddings since 2011. I show up calm and ready to observe so that you can enjoy your day while I tell your story. I pay attention to the way your people love you and the way you two relax into each other when no one’s watching.

Group of seniors clapping and smiling at an indoor event, with some wearing sunglasses, in black and white.

A person wearing a white dress holding a delicate, sheer veil with lace edges, standing on sandy ground among tall green grass.

PHOTOS THAT BECOME HEIRLOOMS

Your photos aren’t just for you today, they’re for you in ten or twenty years and for the people who will look at them long after. I think about that when I’m shooting. Years from now, I want your photos to bring you right back to the feeling of the day.

A young couple holding hands and gazing at each other on a dock near a lake during sunset, with a wooden boathouse and green trees in the background.

A woman sitting at a dinner table, wiping away tears with a napkin, surrounded by friends or family at a celebration or gathering.

YOUR PEOPLE MATTER

On your wedding day, you’re surrounded by all of the people who matter most to you. It’s unlikely to ever happen in the same way again. All of those people are a part of your story and I make sure to document them as intentionally as I do the two of you.