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 […]

Let’s face it—sometimes the world feels like a tangled ball of chaos yarn. And sometimes it’s not even the world at all, but our own inner one. Maybe everything on the outside is lining up just the way we planned. The boxes are checked. The goals are met. From the outside, it looks like things […]

The Importance of Branding Photography in Asheville and WNC In today’s digital-first world, your visuals often speak before you ever do. Have you ever made a decision on who you’re going to hire based on their website visuals? Maybe their headshot looks out of date (or backyard version?), or maybe the branding images all feel […]

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 […]

There’s something magical about fall in Western North Carolina. The air turns crisp, the mountains come alive with color, and suddenly it feels like the perfect time to gather your people close and capture those fleeting moments before another season slips by. It’s my favorite time of year (perks because it’s my birthday season too!). […]

Dance portraits are a powerful representation of a student’s hard work and creative expression. Releve Performing Arts in Hendersonville, NC, captures the essence of family-centered, creative, and professional dance.

Hi friend, Let’s talk about something small that makes a big impact—your headshot. Whether you’re an entrepreneur in small but thriving Hendersonville, a real estate agent covering all of WNC, a therapist, or a fresh college grad making your mark in Asheville, chances are your first impression is happening long before you realize it. It’s […]

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 […]