Are You Ready for a Moment of Soul Gazing? What was your first thought the last time you saw a picture of yourself? Not the polite answer.Not the one you think you’re supposed to say. The real one. For many of us, that first thought isn’t gentle. It’s not empowering. It’s not wrapped in self-love […]

Here’s the thing, I love the holidays and Christmas, Thanksgiving, all of the possible holidays in between. For me, they’re perfect excuses. The excuse to play games with my kids. The excuse to make gingerbread houses and eat too much candy. The excuse to see people I only see once a year. But my favorite […]

I know what you’re thinking when you step in front of my camera. Because I think it too. You’re worried about that one side of your face you’ve never liked, or that your smile feels too big, or that your arms don’t sit “right.” You’re wondering if you should’ve worn something else, or if your […]

Hi friends, I’m so honored that you’ve stopped by! Time is precious, and I’m so grateful you are sharing some with me. I’d love to briefly introduce myself to this new space! My name is Amanda, I live in Hendersonville, North Carolina. However, I can call myself an (almost) full native of Asheville, NC — […]

The Session: Connection Over Perfection Over the spring, I had the deepest honor of photographing an amazing musical artist and fellow photographer, Julianna. This session was something special. We started out with a few moments to connect and chat – I hate just jumping into portraits right off the bat! If you’re like me, the […]