Amanda Nelson Photography

Each Spring, our school throws an amazing Country Fair.  This year, I was on the planning committee and I am overly thrilled with how the day turned out.  I have never worked with so many amazing, capable, talented and lovely women.

Check out the amazing decorations my good friend put together.  Every detail was perfection.

Children’s games that were made by yet another amazing mother.

There is a marketplace full of handmade handcrafted items that parents and teachers donate. It’s beyond amazing to browse the quilts, plant starts, baked goods and jams. I always spend way more money than I should.

We started off the afternoon with line dancing led by the kindergartners, 1st graders and the dance teacher. Here’s my little one with the rocket she made to launch.

The magician is always a huge hit.  Look at all of those smiles!

What fair would be complete without face painting?

This year’s entertainment was Stringshot Bluegrass Band.  Loved them so much!

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Senior Albums are being delivered like crazy right now. Which can only mean that graduation is just around the corner. These gorgeous leather-bound albums are custom designed to flow flawlessly through your senior portrait session.

Here is a quick shot of Juliette’s album:

Bound in luxurious black leather, the album lays flat and measures 8″x8″. Other sizes and cover choices are also available, just let me know what you’re thinking at our ordering session.

To view other senior products that are available, including graduation announcements, click here.

I’d love to get you in front of my camera.  To book your session, give me a call [801-870-4132] or email me. I am currently booking 2014 seniors. And if you’re from Brighton, Skyline or Juan Diego, don’t forget to get in touch with one of these fine folks for a special referral information!

Not from one of those schools and interested in being a Senior Rep for 2014? My rep program rewards you with cold hard cash for what you do best – networking with friends. If you’re hardworking, responsible, well connected and want to work with me, I’d love you to apply!

Also, come hang with me on Instagram and Facebook.  I love company!

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Every once in a while, I get to photograph engagements, bridal portraits and weddings. It’s always fun to meet a couple in love about to start the rest of their lives together. And when there’s new Spring tulips, fresh blossoms and a breathtaking view of the valley below, well that’s almost too good to be true.

Kelsey and Matt were married this Saturday in Bountiful. Congratulations, you two!! A few days before their wedding, we got together to take advantage of the empty grounds for their formal bridals. You would never believe that it had snowed the day before.

To view Kelsey & Matt’s entire session and to order prints, click here. For the first 10 days, there is a 20% discount on all prints and products.

Are you getting married this summer? To book your engagements or bridals, give me a call [801-870-4132] or email me.

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Courtney and I had such a great time taking her senior portraits. She’s such a trooper – it was sooooo freezing cold that evening.

To view Courtney’s entire session and to order prints, click here.

I’d love to get you in front of my camera.  To book your session, give me a call [801-870-4132] or email me. It’s never too early to book if you’re a 2014 grad.

To see a sampling of some amazing products you can order, including graduate announcements, visit my products page.

Are you interested in being a Senior Rep for 2014? My rep program rewards you with cold hard cash for what you do best – networking with friends. If you’re hardworking, responsible, well connected and want to work with me, I’d love you to apply!

Also, come hang with me on Instagram and Facebook.  I love company!

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Sometimes a little ladybug on your spring blossoms warrants jumping on the macro photography bandwagon. Weekends in the springtime are the best.  Bike rides in the park with the kids during Earth Fest, ladybugs in the blossoms, grass being mowed for the first time and letting your doors and windows be open all day so the smell infuses your house, sleeping with the windows open to hear the streams flow, baseball games, soccer games….it’s all just so good.

Happy spring everybody.

Shot on a Nikon D700, 50mm at F11 with a +10 close up filter.

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Meet this year’s Senior Reps for Amanda Nelson Photography!

I could not have asked for a better group of people to work with over the next year as I focus on my senior portrait business.

You’ll be seeing their full blown Senior Portrait Sessions over the next few months, but while I had them all together for our initial meeting I couldn’t resist having a little fun in front of the camera.

Alaina – Juan Diego

She is one of the most driven yet goofy and fun girls I’ve met. When she’s not in the pool, you’ll find this girl on the slopes, hanging with friends or volunteering in her free time. Juan Diego Class of 2014 – hit her up for information and a discount on your Senior Portraits.

Mitch – Brighton

Perfect hair. Great glasses. Awesome smile.  The first three things I noticed when I met Mitch. He is a french speaking competitive swimmer who is on the honor society and has style for days.  Brighton Seniors, track this boy down for a nice little break on your session.

Madison – Skyline

Madison is a serious student and athlete with a sense of humor and incredible style. When she’s not killing it on the lacrosse field, she’s hanging out with her friends, skiing or watching movies. Hailing from my husband’s high school alma mater, Skyline, make us proud. Go find Madison and she’ll hook you up with a discount for your Senior Portrait Session.

These three are going places, people.  I don’t know how I got so lucky to work with them, but I’ll take it and run with it.

To see a sampling of my latest senior portrait work, visit my portfolio here. I’d love to add you to the mix! Call [801-870-4132] or email me to book your Senior Portrait Session. I have a few more spots for you 2013 graduates and summer is starting to fill up for 2014 grads.

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You can never have too many senior portraits in the snow, so when we got one of our notorious Utah spring storms, I knew I had to get this girl out in front of my camera.  She was awesome and played along – even though she’s not a senior until next year.

I’d love to get you in front of my camera.  To book your session, give me a call [801-870-4132] or email me. I have a few more spots for you 2013 graduates and it’s never too early to book if you’re a 2014 grad.

To see a sampling of some amazing products you can order, including graduate announcements, visit my products page.

Are you interested in being a Senior Rep for 2014? My rep program rewards you with cold hard cash for what you do best – networking with friends. If you’re hardworking, responsible, well connected and want to work with me, I’d love you to apply!

Also, come hang with me on Instagram and Facebook.  I love company!

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Photography Client Workflows are different for everyone.  About a year ago, I posted my simple approach to tracking my workflow. There are a million and one variations out there, this is just what works for me. A few months ago, I took the link down. Silly me! After several comments and even more emails requesting the file, I updated the link with the most current version I’m using.

You can download the newest, shiniest Photography Client Workflow by clicking here.

It’s just an Excel file, so you can customize it to what fits your business and workflow.  And if you want to see what it’s all about, visit the original post HERE.

Happy Organizing!!

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Senior Rep Program 2014

There are only 2 1/2 weeks left to apply for the 2014 Senior Rep Program. Juniors, I’m still looking for reps from a few more high schools and would love to hear from you.

You get a killer discount on your Senior Portraits, a rockin session and the opportunity to earn cash back. Plus, one lucky rep will earn the grand prize of $250 for the most referrals.

Senior Reps are well connected, super responsible, outgoing, stylish and loyal. Applications are accepted until February 1st, and your session will be booked between April 30th and June 30th.

To apply, click here.

CURRENT SENIORS / CLASS OF 2013: It’s not too late to book your Senior Portraits. Email me to schedule.

I’d love for you to join me over on Facebook and if you want to check out my gallery of Senior Portraits, head on over to my website.

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These sweet girls got their mom a Family Portrait Session for Christmas, so before they went back to school, we went and played in the snow.

To order prints or see the whole session, click here.

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