I grew up in central Pennsylvania during the 80s and 90s as the youngest of four, where childhood meant bike rides, snow days, and being home “by dark.”
Today, I live in Ashburn, Virginia, with my wonderful husband, teenage son, and our fluffy cat, Lexi—who loves a good sunbeam.
After a 25-year career in the federal government focused on program management, budgeting, and analysis, I learned the value of organization, precision, and follow-through. Armed with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, I bring those same strengths to my photography business—from planning each session to managing timelines and delivering galleries quickly and seamlessly.
As a photographer, I combine the creativity of an artist with the organization of a seasoned professional. I specialize in high school senior portraits, professional headshots, and sports photography throughout Northern Virginia. My clients value polished, expressive images that reflect their authentic selves—and my signature fast gallery turnaround, often within 24 hours. Because great photos shouldn’t have to wait.
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"I had a wonderful experience with Amanda during my first photoshoot. She was very kind to fit me in on such short notice and displayed a tremendous level of professionalism throughout the whole session. I appreciate the attention to detail; the patience and her ability to make you feel comfortable. I would highly recommend her services to anyone looking to get some quality photos taken. Thanks again Amanda for doing such a great job!"
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"Mandy is an amazing photographer! She has photographed my daughter twice this year. The first time was at a high school swim meet. She captured images that only a professional could! Although my swimmer was in constant motion, Mandy was able to freeze time to take beautiful action shots. The images were so sharp that you could even see water droplets on my swimmer's face. The second time we worked with Mandy was for my daughter's senior pictures. Mandy suggested a great location and was knowledgeable about"
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"Mandy is the ultimate professional photographer. The care and attention to detail is a true work of art and she is an absolute pleasure to work with!"
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"Mandy was INCREDIBLE! We have an annual holiday party for family, friends, and clients. Although our previous photographer was fine, Mandy did an absolutely superb job! We will definitely be using her again for future events.
The turnaround time was so quick. We'd had trouble in the past where it would take 10-14 days to get digital proofs. Mandy got us our photos the day after the event!"
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"Mandy was outstanding. She was professional, responsive, and she was thoughtful. She was excited about the project and her enthusiasm and passion made all the difference. She thought of everything! She made my beautiful ballerina shine. My daughter had the best time and made her feel Wonderful: thank you for capturing her essence in a simple and beautiful manner."
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"My experience with Amanda was amazing! I have never been at ease having photos taken, but I found having Amanda do my headshots to be quite different and enjoyable! She is incredible to work with and truly talented. I have many photos to use and had a fun time having them done. I would recommend her for any photo shoot and will definitely use her services in the future!"
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"Mandy was extremely easy to work with and went above and beyond what was expected. The experience was well worth every penny. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to get a headshot done. Great process, great experience, great results."
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"Thank you, Mandy for your amazing photos this football season! Your shots of the action, emotions and of course, the staged photo shoots exceed all expectations! Anyone looking for a skilled photographer to capture life's special moments, call Mandy! She is always prepared so your shoot goes smoothly and quickly and she knows just how to make everyone look their best!"
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