about
THE ARTIST
With over 19 years of experience photographing people (which is basically my entire adult life), to say that I live and breathe photography would be an understatement. I cannot imagine doing anything else. It's who I am and my true passion in life.
Amanda x
All my life I’ve loved taking photographs. And I thank my parents for giving me my first camera as a kid and letting me take roll after roll of film. Through this creative freedom I developed such a love for the art of photography in its entirety. Portraits, landscapes, candids, they all excite me. Each is a way of capturing a moment, a memory, a look that will never happen again. This is the reason I love photography so much. It gives one the ability to share moments in time at any moment in time. Photographs are timeless, vivid representations of memories.
I would love to share my love of photography with you by capturing your life’s special moments. Our lives are ever changing and the people in them are growing and changing everyday. Your wedding is a special event in your life and you don’t want to forget all the details and excitement that surrounded the day. Your children seems to grow over night and getting those candid moments and funny faces on film are the only way to ensure your memories of those early days don’t fade. Family portraits are also a great way to preserve the ever changing stages and share your pride as a family.
For whatever occasion or moment in your life, I’d like to help capture it for you through photography. It is my pleasure to be behind the camera lens as your life unfolds.
~Amanda
01.
I BELIEVE
We are all beautiful in our own way. And the way we connect with others is even more beautiful. My passion is capturing the connection we have with our world and the people most important to us.
02.
MY FAVORITE THINGS
MY FAMILY
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BEACHES!03.
A PERSONAL PROJECT
(319) 804-8840
email@amandadeephotography.com
The Cherry Building
329 10th Avenue SE Suite 127
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
There is something really special about the season when a family grows into a new generation.
Parents become grandparents.
Children become parents.
And suddenly one tiny little person becomes the center of everyone’s world.
This session was originally supposed to be about the whole family… but if we’re being honest, Sutton stole the show. ❤️
Watching everyone love on her, laugh with her, and soak up every little expression reminded me why I love photographing families. These aren’t just portraits—they’re little pieces of your family’s story.
Even a summer storm couldn’t keep us from making it happen.
From a few behind-the-scenes moments… to a few of my favorite final images. ✨
Lauren absolutely brought these to life. More from this beautiful senior session coming soon.
Currently booking Class of 2027 seniors.
Fourteen years ago, I photographed the beginning of their story. ❤️
Recently, I got to photograph the beautiful, busy, joy-filled family they’ve built together.
Four kids, endless energy, wildflower fields, golden light, and all the beautiful in-between moments that happen when everyone simply gets to be themselves.
It’s such a gift to reconnect with clients years later and witness the lives they’ve created. Thank you for trusting me again, it was so much fun chasing this crew around.
The chaos is temporary. The photographs aren’t.💛
Every bride deserves a few quiet moments in the middle of a beautifully chaotic day.
Brooke absolutely glowed.
One of my favorite things about photography is getting to freeze seasons of life that might otherwise slip by unnoticed.
Not every session has to celebrate a huge milestone.
Sometimes it’s enough to say,
“This is us, right here. Let’s remember it.”
Brooklyn and Jackson made that incredibly easy. 🤍
PSA: You absolutely don’t need an engagement ring to book a couples session. Sometimes “we’re happy together” is reason enough. ☀️
Some sessions mean a little more.
Almost nine years of friendship, countless weddings together, mini sessions, editing days, road trips, laughs, and somehow now… this.
Getting to photograph one of your closest friends as she gets ready to become a mom is one of those full-circle moments that reminds me why I love what I do.
You two already make such a beautiful team, and I have no doubt you’re about to become incredible parents. I can’t wait to meet this sweet little baby and watch your next adventure begin.
So grateful I got to freeze this chapter before everything changes. 🤍
One of my favorite parts of this job isn’t just photographing families, it’s growing alongside them.
I’ve had the privilege of documenting John’s newborn session, his six-month milestone, and now his first birthday. Watching Grace become such a sweet, proud big sister while their family grows has been so special to witness.
These are the moments that matter most: the laughter, the snuggles, the tiny dimpled hands, and the ordinary evenings that someday won’t feel ordinary at all.
Thank you for inviting me back, year after year, to tell your family’s story. It truly means more than you know. 🤍
Some babies ease into one.
John showed up ready. 🤍
Big smiles, wobbly steps, nonstop curiosity, and just enough determination to keep everyone moving. This little guy had us laughing all evening.
Between the family snuggles, sweet moments with Grace, and a whole lot of golden sunshine, this session was such a fun way to celebrate his first birthday.
I’m so thankful this sweet family continues to invite me back to capture these milestones. Watching little personalities bloom, and families grow together, is one of the best parts of what I get to do.
Happy first birthday, John.
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