Telling your story through naturally
playful & Romantic photos
photos for the wild(ly) in love
I believe the best photos come from moments that feel real, not posed. That’s why I use movement and play to bring out your natural chemistry and raw moments. I think there is a big misconception that you have to be naturally comfortable in front of the camera to get those candid looking photos, but that isn't true at all. Just because it looks candid, doesn't mean there wasn't some direction that got them there. I won't leave you feeling awkward, or like those moments have to just happen. I will work with you to make you comfortable enough to be yourself, and then gently prompt you to encourage those moments to happen. You'd be surprised at just how much fun you'll have frolicking around with me.
No forced smiles, no
“what do I do with my hands”
No forced smiles, no “what do I do with my hands”
Not your average photo shoot
We will be sure to capture allll the vibes. From the big laughs to the small details of your hands, I want to make sure we tell your whole story. I will have you both running and spinning around, as well as setting up a few of those classic romantic shots so you will have a little of everything. You can expect your photos to be vibrant and full of life and color, letting the blues, greens, and oranges of the landscape and sunset tell the story.
Playful & Romantic
Whether you are wanting to tell the story of your elopement day, engagement, anniversary, or just get some fun photos done on vacation, I will help plan every detail. I can provide location recommendations based on your vision, make sure we hit the perfect time of day for those dreamy golden photos, or dream up a really fun activity for the two of you to create an experience and photoshoot all in one. No matter what your vision, I want to help bring it to life.
What you get working with me
Golden Light, True Connection, Real Moments
"Manda took the time to understand our personalities and vision for the shoot, making sure every photo felt personal and authentic. Whether you’re looking for timeless portraits or candid moments, we highly recommend Manda. Again her ability to make you feel relaxed while delivering stunning, high-quality images is unmatched. We are beyond grateful for the memories she helped us preserve and can’t wait to work with her again for our wedding!!"
"We had the pleasure of having Manda do our engagement photos, she truly made us feel so comfortable and at ease, which is so important when you’re in front of the camera. Her professionalism while also being lighthearted was unmatched. The attention to detail truly shines through in every shot.The photos perfectly capture the essence of our relationship, blending natural moments with the beautiful, artistic composition that she brought."
