i’m amelia, the person behind the camera. most likely last seen in my favorite dress of the season or comfy pants. my day-to-day joys outside of taking photos and social media management include shopping small or secondhand, admiring anything related to art, books, gaming, or building an occasional LEGO set with my husband. certified hobbyist and proud.
my start in the photography industry began in high school when i got my first photo pass for a live concert at house of blues in chicago. after, i went to college majoring in professional photography while continuing live music photos. i started building my portfolio while living in central kentucky and south florida working in music, fashion, and commercial photography. before moving from miami 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 and went full time with photography. fast forward a handful of years to spring of 2021, it was my turn to put on a fancy dress and marry my best friend cody. together we’ve made the quad cities our home and love our community. though we also do love a day date to chicago, just like we did on our first official date for a concert. and since for bulls games, arcade bars, and late night pizzas.
photos that make you feel something.
i’m full heartedly all about capturing your emotions and the hear of it - that 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 real reactions, movement, and the things you don’t always think about snapping a photo of before it’s gone - during sessions, and wedding days. i want you to see yourself in my work before you even meet me, and tell your story genuinely and artfully through visuals.
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 nostalgia. 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.