ABOUT AMANDA MACCHIA PHOTOGRAPHY
Hi! I’m Amanda. I am deeply inspired by the opportunity I have to explore your unique and beautiful world through my lens
. I’m ready to share your special moments, capture your joy, and celebrate your brands with you. Let’s go!
Our Philosophy:
It’s such an honor to take the joy and adventure of your life, and turn them into breathtaking pieces of art.
Our style is editorial and photojournalistic - we have a deep passion for real moments and the fine art portraiture that results from this kind of raw, candid, emotional photography. Even with posed photographs, this lifestyle approach is what drives our creative process
We specialize in capturing the most important moments of your life in ways that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy for years to come. There is no commitment we take more seriously, and nothing more worthy of your investment.
We promise:
To create bold, dreamy photographs that you will cherish for years to come
A joyful, loving photo shoot that will likely leave your belly aching from laughter
Ease and comfortability in front of the camera
Rapid, responsive turnaround and client revisions (24-hr turnaround avail. on request!)
High-end retouching & color correction that result in stunning, timeless photographs
The flexibility and experience to meet and exceed all of your needs
FIVE FUN FACTS
I got my start as a concert photographer + have shot everyone from Nas to Fiona Apple
No matter where I live, my home is always full of three things: plants, cats + books
My favorite lens is an old 135mm that creates the most dreamy portraits
If I could exist on a diet of burritos, I probably would
My heart was meant to wander; the road is my happy place
BLACK LIVES MATTER.
As a Queer-owned business, advocating for LGTBQIA+ love is a core part of who we are, but right now our priority is supporting Black, Indigenous, + POC’s lives and businesses.
We can’t be inclusive if we’re not intersectional 🌈
we are fully committed to being an anti-racist business and creating an inclusive community. HERE ARE THE STEPS WE ARE TAKING:
(Updated February 11, 2023)
Building and actively maintaining a fully inclusive list of Wedding Professionals to share with our clients, of which at least 25% of the vendors listed are BIPOC-owned businesses.
Active and consistent use of our social media accounts to raise awareness and educate others on issues of systemic racism, police brutality, and white supremacy, and making it a priority to create and post content that supports and celebrates Black lives and POC.
Routinely engaging in anti-racist education, with a dedicated focus on the field of photography as well as on the wedding industry. The core of our research will center around the stories and voices of BIPOC; they are integral as a result of the proliferation of white supremacy in these fields and industries.
Dedicating 10% of our budget to working with the BIPOC community and small businesses
Donating 5% of our annual net profit to organizations effectively working to serve the Black community, such as the Equal Justice Initiative or Black and Pink, or by directly donating to the families of victims of police brutality or to folx in our community who are in need of mutual aid.
We are open and responsive to feedback and critical conversation in regards to our company and the commitment we’ve made to being an anti-racist business and a comrade to the BIPOC community. We’ve taken The Anti-Racist Small Business Pledge, which includes regular accountability check-ins (read the full pledge here).
OUR COVID-19 and infectious communicable disease POLICIES & PROCEDURES
(Updated February 11, 2023)
Due to the 2019-2022 outbreak of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), our business is taking extra precautions with the care of every client to include health history review and enhanced sanitation/disinfecting procedures in compliance with CDC guidance. Safety for you and your families is always our priority.
Major Symptoms of COVID-19 include:
• Fever
• Fatigue
• Dry Cough
• Difficulty Breathing
We are doing the following enhanced procedures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious communicable diseases:
• Our team is fully vaccinated and as of November 2021.
• Our policy has always been that if we are sick, we send an associate to work in our stead. This policy remains steadfast. If an employee becomes sick while at work, they are immediately sent home and we follow CDC guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting the areas the sick employee visited.
• In order to minimize face to face contact between employees and our clients, most in-person meetings have been moved to phone or video conference.
• We maintain compliance with all federal and state travel guidelines in place.
• We come prepared with hand sanitizer and masks. If the session is outdoors or we are inside and able to socially distance, we’ll do so as much as possible. If you prefer that we wear a mask during your session, please let us know and we can do so.
We ask all of our clients to agree to the following prior to each session:
• I understand the above symptoms and affirm that I, as well as all household members, do not currently have, nor have experienced the symptoms listed above within the last 14 days.
• I affirm that I, as well as all household members, have not been diagnosed with COVID-19 or an infectious communicable disease within the past 14 days.
• I affirm that I, as well as all household members, have not knowingly been exposed to anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 an infectious communicable disease within the past 14 days.
• I affirm that I, as well as all household members, have not traveled to any country, city or town considered to be a “hot spot” for COVID-19 infections within the past 30-days. If I have traveled to a hot spot, I certify that I have either quarantined for 14 days after returning, or have tested negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of returning.
Let's Chat!
Whether you're looking for a wedding photographer, planning a romantic, surprise proposal for your sweetheart, or are ready to celebrate your brand, I'd love to hear your story. Let's take some time to chat! I can't wait to hear from you. Feel free to email me at amanda@amandamacchiaphoto.com.