Atlanta And BeyondAmanda
Summerlin
Photography
Summerlin
Photography
Atlanta & beyondest. 2009
MEET AMANDA: ARTIST. EXPLORER.
COFFEE DRINKER. TIME MACHINE.
After earning my Bachelor's degree in Painting from Savannah College of Art and Design, I entered the world with an impressive collection of artistic skills and no idea what to do with them. For fifteen years, I used my painting talents to design and install trompe l'oeil murals and fine painted finishes in luxury homes around the Southeast, with many of those homes eventually being featured in publications such as Architectural Digest, Southern Living, and Veranda. But when the Great Recession put the design world on pause, I was given an opportunity to reinvent myself. What I discovered was what had been right in front of my nose the whole time, my cameras. Fifteen years later, here we are.
No, this photo isn't me. Chances are, you guessed that already—but let me tell you a story. This is a picture of my grandmother that I took for my first film photography class in college, and it’s still one of the best photos I’ve ever made. Not because it’s technically perfect, but because it perfectly captures the way my grandmother always looked at me. She passed away on February 27, 2010, and I miss her every day. But when I look at this photo, I travel back in time to relive a sweet moment with her that I might otherwise have forgotten.
That’s what I get to do every day as a professional photographer—make photos that you will look at later and remember THAT moment as clearly as if it was yesterday. That tell your story and celebrate your relationships in whatever awesome, non-traditional, beautiful and/or badass way you want.
At your wedding, I’ll also take all of the traditional shots you expect. But my favorites are those spontaneous, unexpected shots that aren’t off any list—the ones that, even years later, will transport you back to that amazing moment again and again. That’s the true power of photography, and it’s what got me hooked in the first place.
Being in front of a camera is vulnerable. You should do it with someone you trust.
I believe life is beautiful.
I believe there's more beauty in the world than we can fathom.
I believe that we miss a lot of it because we get too focused on the details of daily life.
I believe the details of daily life are beautiful.
I believe your life is beautiful.
I specialize in capturing authentic moments as they happen. Through most of the day, I am an observer, immersing myself in everything as it unfolds. I won't orchestrate moments, but I will be ready and there before they happen. During portrait time, I'll be your gentle guide, giving you enough direction to allow you to enjoy the experience but still be your genuine self for my camera.
There's something magical about film. It's tangible. And in a world that exists more and more in the ether, that's a beautiful thing. I love the process of film. From loading a roll or sheet into one of my vintage cameras, to pulling the dripping wet film out of the tank after developing it in my darkroom, film is always exciting and full of wonder. There's a sense of connection to the past, of timelessness, and yet it always looks perfectly modern. It transcends trends. It just lasts.
Amanda's calm presence, quirky sense of humor, expert eye, and grace under pressure
vivid colors and accurate skin tones
an artist with vision
art that transcends trends
frame worthy photos
complete professionalism
a relaxed fun experience
images that look how you remember it
authentic photos of you and the people you love
Contact me now so we can talk about how amazing you are. Let's explore where love meets art together.
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