Hello! My name is Mandy (one of the few who's name is NOT short for Amanda). I am a professional family photographer living in beautiful St. Charles, IL. My style is warm, rich, and I'm not afraid of color! I'm a lover of vintage props, fancy dresses on little girls, and warm evening light. Though my main love is shooting outdoors, I also have a studio near downtown St. Charles. I juggle my photography business with being a mom to a nutty but adorable 4 year old and her baby sister (born June 2017). I was a cake decorator for 12 years before starting my business, and I'm an Ohio native that moved to Illinois in 2009 to be with my husband. We were married in 2012, had our first daughter in 2013, and I started my business in 2014 - so many big changes in a short period of time! I'm so lucky to be able to do what I love, meet great new people, capture memories that will be treasured, and be a part of the wonderful community of talented and passionate photographers here in northern Illinois.
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WHAT'S IN MY CAMERA BAG
- Seabreak Cerulean Evermore bag from House of Flynn - Blush Gold Mini Evermore bag from House of Flynn - Nikon D750 DSLR - 50mm 1.4 lens - 70-300mm 4.5-5.6 lens - Bug spray! - Suckers for bribes and rewards |
RANDOM FACTS
- I know a lot about flowers, birds, and the areas where I shoot. I often share random facts with clients - I'm a bit of a prop hoarder. I'm addicted to interesting chairs and all things vintage - I sometimes bring my oldest daughter along to shoots and she loves it - I am also an artist and I draw, paint, sculpt, and do crafty DIY projects |
THINGS I LOVE
- Warm evening light - Exploring nature with my daughters - Going to yard sales, thrift stores, and antique shops looking for treasures - Getting cards from clients that include my images - Going on vacation to Lake Ada in MN - All things chocolate - Binge-watching Netflix while I edit |