Amanda Ellen Studios

Lifestyle Family Photographer

Amanda Ellen Studios

Lifestyle Family photography

Amanda Ellen Studios

Lifestyle Family photography

Amanda Ellen Studios

Lifestyle portrait & wedding photography

My philosophy

Stop and smell the roses.

We've all heard the saying and it couldn't be more true. Life moves fast, and sometimes we forget to slow down and soak it all in. As your photographer, I see my job as pressing the pause button on life's sweetest moments. I don't just want to take pictures, but to create an experience that we can laugh, have fun and truly be present. Together we will capture your memories for you to look back on for years to come. So let's stop and smell the roses, one beautiful moment at a time.

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Testimonials

"We couldn't be happier with the photos from our engagement and maternity shoots! Amanda is an incredibly talented photographer who made us feel comfortable and guided us with clear, natural instructions. She turned both sessions into fun, memorable experiences, and the photos perfectly captured the joy of those special moments. We highly recommend her for anyone looking for beautiful, high quality images and a truly enjoyable shoot!"

Katelynn & Rob

"Obsessed is an understatement. Amanda has been photographing my family starting with engagement photos and most recently, family photos after the birth of my son. Each time I get a gallery from her I'm in shock because of how amazing they are. Amanda not only captures INCREDIBLE pictures, but she does so in a way that captures our personalities. The cherry on top pf getting the best pictures is how fun she is to work with. Anytime I've ever had an idea or thought, she'll do anything she can to make it happen. I live out of state and will continue to drive to Michigan to work with Amanda because she is so amazing. I can't recommend her enough!!"

Brittany & Andrew

"If you are looking for a photographer who can help you make your family photo visions come to life, Amanda is your girl! My family and I have used her for everything from newborn photos, mommy and me's, holiday photos, to our yearly family photos. She has always worked with my family through all of our phases. She's wonderful with kids and helps capture true beauty through the chaos of young children.  We absolutely love her and recommend her to anyone looking for beautiful photos.

Chelsea & Kevin

Testimonials

"We have been using Amanda Ellen Studios since 2019 for everything from family sessions, newborn photos, fresh 48 sessions, engagement and even our wedding- and every single experience has been amazing. She is always prompt, flexible, and makes the whole process feel relaxed but fun. She has such a natural way with kids, and her patience and ability to capture the perfect moments truly show in every photo. Her expertise in photography shines through, and we could not be happier with the memories she has created for our family. We highly recommend her to all of our family and friends. You truly can't go wrong choosing her to capture any special moment you're looking for. If you don't believe me, ask her to show you all our photos! You will be amazed.

The Milantoni Family

Amanda was simply an amazing photographer. I cannot recommend her enough. We scheduled engagement and wedding photos with her and she always made us feel so comfortable. My husband is not a picture taker and was quite nervous for our engagement pictures but Amanda made sure to bring out the silliness and love in both of us that day. She took the time to help us and guide us through our pictures and poses and they were all stunning. I love the way she captures the true moments on camera. On our wedding day she was more than helpful setting everything up from the family formals to just the two of us. When we got our pictures back we were just blown away with her artistry. Amanda made sure to check in with me throughout the process and was always very timely with her responses and our gallery no matter what the circumstance. She even would ask me for some inspo pictures and made sure we captured my vision as well as hers. Amanda is a joy to work with to capture all those special life moments.

Sumer + Alex

We went into our session thinking we were “just getting photos”… and walked away feeling like we had just spent the evening making memories as a family. From the moment we arrived, Amanda brought so much energy, joy, and warmth that our kids instantly felt comfortable... and that alone is priceless. There was zero pressure to be perfect. Our kids ran, laughed, explored, and were completely themselves. Instead of being told to “stand still and smile,” we were encouraged to play, cuddle, joke, and just be. The session felt fun, relaxed, and full of genuine connection... honestly more like a family adventure than a photoshoot.

Amanda has this incredible way of slowing everything down and helping you soak in the little moments. She reminded us to pause, laugh, and enjoy each other, and somehow captured all of that magic in the photos. Every image feels real, emotional, and so us.

The Sopel Family

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I look forward to hearing from you and helping you create memories that will last a lifetime.

 

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