About the photographer:
How it all began...

I've always had a passion for photography, which I first discovered as a kid obsessed with disposable cameras. But it wasn't until 2011, when I picked up my first DSLR, did I really fall in love with the art of taking photos. 

I bought this camera because I started a music blog! Being a music blogger was a ton of fun and introduced me to the exciting world of concert photography and entrepreneurship. On a side note, I also got to meet many of my favourite bands and artists, including Basia Bulat, The Head and the Heart, Deer Tick, Fitz & The Tantrums, Florence and the Machine, and more. I wanted to continue working in the music industry at the time and so I decided to go back to school for public relations.

I wish I could give her more than 5 stars because she deserves all the praise. 

Her bright smile and positive attitude made our day feel even more special! My husband and I are not camera people at all as in we don’t really like to be photographed but Amanda was so professional that she put us at ease the moment we met her.

Bonnie Chow

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But when I got to college, my goals shifted a bit. I landed a job in student affairs, which led me to discover my passion for storytelling as a digital content creator and later as a digital communications coordinator. My job at the college also gave me the opportunity to experiment with fancy cameras and expensive lenses, making it much more accessible to advance my skills as a photographer, while I was studying. 

Fast forward to the last year of my public relations program, I met the love of my life - Rob! We got engaged 3 years into dating and when it came to hiring a wedding photographer, I knew exactly what I was looking for - which was a good and bad thing because I was a bit picky! I knew I wanted more than just a skilled artist. I needed someone who would support us every step of the way (wedding planning was tough!) and help us feel at ease in front of the camera. As an interracial couple, it was also essential that we found a photographer who knew how to capture our love story in a way that honoured our skin tones and celebrated our diversity. 

But during our search, I was disheartened to discover that the wedding industry lacked diversity. Many couples, especially those who identified as 2SLGBTQIA+, people of colour, or from different backgrounds, were not being represented. When I decided to become a wedding photographer, I committed to being the photographer I wish I had found and creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all couples, no matter who they love, how they identify, or what they look like.

6 years later, my goal as a wedding photographer remains the same: create a supportive and inclusive wedding photography experience for all couples because I believe that every love story deserves to be told and celebrated. If you're looking for a wedding photographer who not only captures beautiful photos but also makes you feel supported and comfortable throughout the process, I'd love to chat with you about how I can help bring your vision to life.