i’m amelia, the person behind the camera. most likely last seen in comfy pants and band merch, or my favorite dress of the season. my day-to-day joys outside of taking photos and social media management include shopping small or secondhand, admiring anything related to art, reading books, playing video games, watching my favorite NBA teams, or building the occasional LEGO set with my husband. certified nerds and proud.
my start in the photo industry began in high school when i got my first photo pass for a live concert in chicago. i went to college majoring in professional photography, while continuing photographing live music. i started building my portfolio while living in central kentucky and south florida working in music, fashion, and interior design photography. before leaving miami and moving back to the midwest, i got hired to photograph my first wedding and it changed my life.
back in iowa, i made the transition to primarily photographing love and couples. fast forward to spring of 2021, it was my turn to play bride and i married my best friend cody. together we’ve made the quad cities our home and we love our community.
photos that genuinely make you feel something.
i’m full heartedly all about capturing your emotions - authentic, personal, immediate rush of feelings when you see the photos type. i’m a major empath and it shows in my work. i love capturing the reactions, genuine laughs, and real movement during sessions, and wedding days. i want you to see yourself in my work before you meet me, so that we can connect and tell your story genuinely and artfully.
if you’re “price shopping” for the cheapest photographer available, that’s not me. but if you want to capture genuine moments between you and your loved ones, and create gorgeous artistic photographs that will only increase in value over time, we’re meant to be!
warm and nostalgic, like a time capsule of your best memories.
i draw inspiration from both life and art. childhood memories. fine art hung in museums. editorial photoshoots in high-fashion magazines. but most importantly, the stories of the people i get the honor of working with. so enough about me, tell me about all about YOU.