Amanda McLeod Photography

Katie & Bryce | Eastern Iowa Engagement Photography

Amanda — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:41:53 +0000

Katie and Bryce are getting married

-in TEN days-

I don’t think I’ve ever shot an engagement session this close to a wedding before.

The thing is – Katie wanted a session in the SNOW.

But she was living near Des Moines. And Bryce was living near Waterloo. And I live near Dubuque.

And we barely had any snow this year.

So – scheduling a snow session wsa pretty close to impossible with the distance between us all.

Then – all of a sudden – it’s May. And the engagement pictures haven’t been taken.

And the wedding is

RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER.

I think this all happened for a reason though. Katie and Bryce’s session turned out great.

The weather was perfect. Upper 70′s, only 20% humidity, and no wind. The location was beautiful.

And then of course you have Katie and Bryce who are so VISIBLY in love.

I hope you all enjoy looking at these phots as much as I enjoyed taking them!

Oh and be sure to push play and listen to Katie and Bryce’s first dance song while you look at the photos!

(I think you might have to actually have Spotify on your computer…..)

Two Cute! | Eastern Iowa Portrait Photography

Amanda — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:48:02 +0000

Loved getting to take pictures of these adorable three year old twin girls and their dad yesterday!

Black & White

Amanda — Wed, 02 May 2012 01:16:12 +0000

Yesterday I visited Fin – one of my best friends from college.

I got my camera out and Fin decided to take me to see an old railroad bridge.

I rarely end up taking pictures just for fun.

And even when I do – they never end up edited or printed.

So – I’m feeling pretty proud of myself for actually throwing these up on the blog.

Lord knows I don’t blog enough either! :)

Mary | Dubuque Area Senior Photography

Amanda — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 05:41:49 +0000

I have a ton of gorgeous photos from last year that never made it to the blog. So for the next couple weeks I am going to try and get a few of those sessions up for everyone to see. I’ll start things off with Mary – a lovely 2012 senior. Her session was a lot of fun and she brought along a couple of her friends – including Miss Taylor!

I couldn’t decide which I liked better – color or black and white.

I love this next picture.

Good luck with the rest of your senior year Mary!!

Ali & Tyler | Dubuque Area Engagement Photography

Amanda — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 23:27:55 +0000

I Love You Snow Much | Dubuque Area Wedding Photography

Amanda — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:50:26 +0000

Marc & Shelly | Dubuque Iowa

Amanda — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:45:44 +0000

Just One | Iowa Family Photography

Amanda — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:54:56 +0000

Vegas or Bust | Iowa Wedding Photographer

Amanda — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:06:10 +0000

I am so excited to share these photos!

Michele is a fellow photographer and a wonderful friend.

She and her fiance Dan were supposed to get married back in June.

Then, unfortunately and unexpectedly their reception site CLOSED.

When they couldn’t find the right place for their reception they said the heck with it and decided

TO ELOPE TO VEGAS!

They are set to get married on 11-11-11 in Sin City!

The Difference a Year Makes | Iowa Family Photography

Amanda — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 06:00:37 +0000

The Kelly family has GROWN. They added an entire person to their line up – Miss Deklyn!

And sweet little Kathryn is now a spunky talkative two year old!

To see last year’s session head over here.