EVERY version of you is worth photographing
because
YOUR JOUNEY
STARTS HERE
You are safe to be seen here.
Des Moines-based photography for the moments that actually matter — your brand, who you are, your growing family — documenting your life as it is, right now.
Branding Photography
Your brand deserves better than stock photos and a five-year-old headshot.
I'll help you build a bank of images that actually look and feel like you — the kind you'll want to use everywhere, not just tolerate using.
A.M.P. Boudoir
Not someday. Now.
You don't need to lose ten pounds, wait for the "right" time, or wait for some special occasion.
Existing is reason enough. With full service and mini session options — get ready for a session built around you as you are today.
Portraits
Life doesn't wait for a "good enough" excuse to take a photo. Milestone, birthday, or just because — let's document who you are right now.
Looking for Maternity photos?
Pregnancy is wild — equal parts magic and exhaustion. I'll help you capture it (and the tiny human that follows) without the stress of trying to make it Pinterest-perfect.
The Fine Print
(But Make It Fun)
AKA, why you should work with me
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Want hair and makeup, a client closet, and an image reveal that walks you through everything each step of the way? I've got you.
Prefer to keep it simple and handle your own outfits/makeup? There's a mini session for that too.
Either way, you're covered.
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A session shouldn't be an all-or-nothing decision. Flexible plans mean you can book now and pay in a way that actually works for you.
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I've got my own dedicated studio, but if a different vibe fits better, I'll help track down the right space — your business, your home, on location, wherever fits your vision.
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I talk enough for both of us, crack the right joke at the right time, and make sure you never have to figure out where to stand or what to do with your hands. You just show up.
KINDS WORDS
Deeply Thankful for the Trust Clients Place in me
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"She made me feel comfortable, secured, and sexy!"
Amanda did an amazing job for
My branding photos. She made me feel comfortable, secured, and sexy! Highly recommend Amanda for any types of photography🤍 -
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"She’s passionate, creative, and so uplifting and supportive."
I’ve been modeling for 10 years. Started in boudoir and now I do fine art, fashion, commercial and much more. In all my 10 years I’ve never had such an amazing, fun, safe, and comfortable experience like the one I had with Amanda. Firstly, her art speaks for itself. She’s passionate, creative, and so uplifting and supportive. She cares about how you feel and also knows her stuff. My photos are insanely good. This was the absolute best boudoir/fine art experience/shoot in all my 10 years. Thank you for sharing the incredible space
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"She made me feel confident and as a result the pictures turned out great."
Amanda was simply amazing! I booked an individual brand session with her. The process was very easy and smooth. She explained everything in detailed, told me what to bring to be the most prepared, and helped me decide on the colors to wear. The day of the photo session, she was nice, energetic, and uplifting. She made me feel confident and as a result the pictures turned out great.
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"I was nervous and didn’t feel “photogenic” anymore at 34 weeks pregnant but Amanda boosted my confidence & took the best photos."
Absolutely loved both shoots - maternity & newborn!! Amanda was AMAZING the whole entire time during my maternity shoot, I was nervous and didn’t feel “photogenic” or like myself anymore at 34 weeks pregnant but Amanda boosted my confidence & took the best photos - literal perfection and was seriously the sweetest the whole time…made me feel comfortable in my own body again!
During the newborn shoot, she was so gentle & sweet to my baby even when she started getting a little fussy & hungry. She was so patient & kind with us. Will 1000000% be getting more pictures in the future.
YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER, START TO FINISH
Direction included. Confidence not required.
You show up — I'll handle the rest.
MEET YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER
Hi, I’m Amanda
I'm the photographer, the creative director, and usually the one making everyone laugh mid-shoot. I started this work because I know what it's like to need a session more than you think you do — and I built everything I do around one idea: you don't have to earn the right to be seen.
Discover What’s Possible
when someone sees you and believes in you
Whether it's a brand you're building or a moment you want to remember, we start with what you actually need — not a generic package.
You don't have to know your angles or have posing figured out. I'll direct the whole shoot so the results actually look like you.
From first booking to final gallery, you'll always know what's next. No guesswork, no chasing me down for updates.
You'll walk away with photos that actually feel like you — and maybe a little more confident than when you walked in.
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