Hi, I’m Mandy — the heart and soul behind Amanda Marie Photo.

I’m a Rock & Roll loving, free spirit who was born to have a camera in hand. Photography has been my passion for as long as I can remember. I was always the friend documenting memories, freezing time with every snap of the shutter. My journey truly began in high school, when I held a professional DSLR for the first time in a journalism class — and something just clicked. It felt like home.

Despite what all the career tests said (science and healthcare, really?), my creative heart knew where it belonged. I kept photography close while juggling college, a part-time job at Sears Portraits, and waiting tables. But it wasn’t until I became a mom that everything changed. The moment I held my son, I understood how fleeting time is and how powerful a photo can be. Capturing those moments for my own family inspired me to do the same for others.

With the birth of my daughter, my vision became even clearer — it was time to turn my dream into a reality. I started with friends and family, growing my skills and confidence one shoot at a time. And I haven’t looked back since.

At Amanda Marie Photo, everyone is welcome. I’m here to help you capture the big moments, the quiet ones, and everything in between. Let’s make some magic — and memories — together.