Aloha, I’m Amanda!

I’ve been photographing families for 16 years, and my favorite sessions are the ones that don’t feel like photo sessions at all.

We’ll play, laugh, blow bubbles, snuggle your babies, and probably embrace a little bit of chaos along the way. My goal isn’t just to give you beautiful photos, it’s to capture your family as you are right now, in this season that will pass all too quickly.

I’m also a mom four (13, 8, 8, & 4), an Army wife of 18 years, and a former elementary school teacher, so very little fazes me. Shy kids, wild toddlers, reluctant husbands, snack breaks, meltdowns, last-minute changes — I’ve got you.

If your toddler decides they’re absolutely not taking pictures, I have bubbles in my camera bag. If your husband’s homecoming gets postposed (again), I understand. And if a pimple appears smack in the middle of your chin the morning of your session? Don’t worry. I have Photoshop.

You don’t need perfectly behaved kids or a perfectly coordinated family. Just show up and love on your people. I’ll take care of the rest.