About Mandy.
Hello there! I'm Mandy – and no, my name isn't short for Amanda ;) I'm a professional child and family photographer based in the beautiful town of Sycamore, IL. My photography style is warm, rich, and I'm not afraid of color!
My heart beats for vintage props, the enchantment of little girls in fancy dresses, and the magical glow of warm evening light. While I adore capturing the beauty of the outdoors, my studio is my creative haven – no weather worries, just pure focus on creating beautiful portraits.
Balancing my passion for photography with the joys of being a mom to my two lovely girls, designing photography backdrops for a company called Kate Backdrops, and crafting digital backdrops for my Etsy shop keeps my days wonderfully busy. Fun fact: I spent 12 years as a cake decorator before turning my lens towards the world of photography!
Originally an Ohio native, I ventured to Illinois in 2009 to be with my husband. Fast forward – we tied the knot in 2012, welcomed our first daughter in 2013, kicked off my photography journey in 2014, added another bundle of joy in 2017, and proudly purchased our first home in 2020.
I feel incredibly fortunate to have turned my passion into a profession. I get to meet amazing people, freeze moments that will be cherished forever, and be part of the inspiring community of talented photographers in northern Illinois. I'm so honored every time I'm chosen to capture someone's memories!
My heart beats for vintage props, the enchantment of little girls in fancy dresses, and the magical glow of warm evening light. While I adore capturing the beauty of the outdoors, my studio is my creative haven – no weather worries, just pure focus on creating beautiful portraits.
Balancing my passion for photography with the joys of being a mom to my two lovely girls, designing photography backdrops for a company called Kate Backdrops, and crafting digital backdrops for my Etsy shop keeps my days wonderfully busy. Fun fact: I spent 12 years as a cake decorator before turning my lens towards the world of photography!
Originally an Ohio native, I ventured to Illinois in 2009 to be with my husband. Fast forward – we tied the knot in 2012, welcomed our first daughter in 2013, kicked off my photography journey in 2014, added another bundle of joy in 2017, and proudly purchased our first home in 2020.
I feel incredibly fortunate to have turned my passion into a profession. I get to meet amazing people, freeze moments that will be cherished forever, and be part of the inspiring community of talented photographers in northern Illinois. I'm so honored every time I'm chosen to capture someone's memories!
THINGS I LOVE
- Warm evening light
- Exploring Michigan beaches with my daughters, we love looking for rocks (especially agates)
- Going to yard sales, thrift stores, and antique shops looking for treasures
- Getting cards from clients that include my images
- Going on vacations with my family and exploring new places
- Binge-watching Schitt's Creek for the millionth time while I edit
- Gardening! I love growing flowers to cut and my girls even sold a bunch of them over the summer at a flower stand in our driveway
- Anything sweet! Though I started a keto diet in 2023 so all my sweets are sugar-free now ;)
- Warm evening light
- Exploring Michigan beaches with my daughters, we love looking for rocks (especially agates)
- Going to yard sales, thrift stores, and antique shops looking for treasures
- Getting cards from clients that include my images
- Going on vacations with my family and exploring new places
- Binge-watching Schitt's Creek for the millionth time while I edit
- Gardening! I love growing flowers to cut and my girls even sold a bunch of them over the summer at a flower stand in our driveway
- Anything sweet! Though I started a keto diet in 2023 so all my sweets are sugar-free now ;)