call me a dreamer…

I love simplicity, but I thrive in chaos, spending much of the day managing multiple tasks at once. I work well under pressure, and deadlines are my jam.

Born and raised in North Carolina, my love of photography started in high school with journalism classes, dark room workshops at the local arts center, and taking photos of pretty much anyone who would let me. After studying abroad as much as possible in college (Kenya, Mexico, & Dominica to name a few) I graduated from Davidson College with a degree in Biology and started a career in the non-profit world. In 2012 I felt the pull to pursue a career in photography and opened my business in Charlotte.

A couple years and a couple kids later, my husband’s job gave us the opportunity to move to California and in 2014 we settled in San Francisco. Much of my inspiration comes from out time out West. After five incredible years exploring the coast line, we felt pulled back to family and returned to Charlotte with 3 kids in tow, and a plan to set roots and stick around for a while.

With California as a major inspiration, my love for travel and the natural world motivated me to create a series of framed photography prints, which are now featured in major retailers such as Kathy Kuo Home and Perigold. Offering photography services to hotels and resorts, I’ve become a trusted resource for lifestyle based photography and UGC in the travel industry with luxury clients like the Relais & Chateau acclaimed Cataloochee Ranch.

When not traveling, I’m helping local businesses capture their brand through custom imagery, and focusing on commercial and editorial projects for major publications like Lux Magazine and House Beautiful.

xoxo,

Amanda