Fashion Friday : Cream Dream [ Amanda Mae Photography | Fashion Senior Photography ]

Happy Friday everyone!!!

Hope everyone's week went well. As always mine just flies by and before I know it.....its the weekend! Im not sure if thats a good thing or a bad thing lol...Anyway, lets get down to business...

 Its great to have a variety of colors, but today we are focusing on one of my personal favorites....Cream/Ivory. Ever look in your closet and see a MASS SLEW of ONE COLOR??..umm yea that would be me with this color. Most of you know who have shot with me know that I LOVE this color. They ask, "what should I.." and before they can finish the sentence Im preaching "CREAM!" haha. lol.

I love this color because you can pair it with almost anything! Jeans, Blazers even those gorgeous High-Low Skirts that are so hot right now.....plus they look amazing in portraits! Be sure and work with in the basics of color tones, textures and accessories.

I love the fact that you can even add it to other colors like coral, teal, even black. To me it just adds an overall gorgeous tone, plus it makes me feel pretty....dont we all like that???

xoxo,

Amanda

IM GOIN' BACK TO CALI, CALI.... [ AMANDA MAE PHOTOGRAPHY ]

HELLO GORGEOUSes!

I will be heading to So. California for a business trip and visiting family. If you are all in SO. CAL, its a perfect time to set up a session! Im currently accepting bookings now!

Message me and find out how you can receive a 20% VIP DISCOUNT!! Thanks again cali peeps and see you soon........DISNEYLAND! haha xoxox

Hello Gorgeous Kaitlyn : Class of 2012 [ Skagit Senior Photography Amanda Mae Photography ]

Hey Everyone!

Im so excited for these up and coming posts! But today is Ms. Kaitlyn!!! Class of 2012, she is absolutely beautiful!

I will admit, I was sooooo excited to start shooting again. It had felt like FOREVER since I had did a session since our move here. I meet Kaitlyn through her dad at one of our Church Services. Anyway, we had planned everything via TEXT haha....yes Im so "high tech" lol.

We met up with her and her friend, Angela (HER POST COMING SOON!) at her home...AFTER I wasn't LOST anymore lol (the roads here in WA are DEFINITELY something Im ganna have to get used too haha). It was a GORGEOUS day and a GORGEOUS sunset! With helping her pick out outfits and accessories, while she was in make up was sooo fun..This girl has a LOAD of clothes that I was totally jealing on! lol

We than headed down and around the area, braving street cars and crazy indian trails! We finally found ourselves at this AMAZING RIVER...OMG I just about DIED when she was totally down to GET IN! I love me these WA GIRLS!!

Overall it was such an amazing experience! I had a blast and was totally soaked; but it was so totally worth it!

Thank you again Kaitlyn, you are so beautiful and you totally rocked this amazing shoot! Thank you for everything and looking forward to working with you again!!!! xoxoxoxox

Enjoy everyone!

Amanda

Fashion Friday: Seeing Stripes

HELLO GORGEOUS's !

Well happy Friday everyone!! I can't believe how fast this week went by, with all of the scary thunderstorms and lightening this week, its been an eventful one! 

Well, its FRIDAY and you know what that means....FASHION FRIDAY! This weeks its all about STRIPES! I love how Stripes can add such a pop to your images!

I say try them in fun ways, in a fitted cardigan, a tee synched with a tiny belt or my fav a tank with a blazer! Pair your stripes with a great pop of color, like COBALT or red! Even try and add some amazing RED LIPS to spark everything up!  Add a great shoe with some wild accessories and your outfit of stripes will have your images screaming HELLOOOOOOO GORGEOUS!

Boutique Photographer vs School Portraits [ Snohomish County Senior Photography ]

HELLO GORGEOUS People!

Lately I began to think of the importance and the difference of Boutique Photography and School Studio Pictures. I wanted to help you all with some great information on what to know for your up and coming Senior Portraits, whether you get them straight from your school or hire an outside boutique photographer or both, it is always best to know the difference.

Depending on where you live, there is probably at least two different ways to have your Senior Photos take.... A studio comes to your school and takes them or you have photos taken by the photographer of your choice, outside of school, and in some cases you do both.

Have you ever wondered what is the difference and why each are important?

Some high schools require everyone to have the same type photo taken for the yearbook. Which is why they bring in the studio and you go and have your photo taken just like everyone else. These photos are good for making the yearbook look uniform and classic.

Some high schools allow students to submit their own photos to the yearbook. This allows students to be creative and themselves.

But you DONT have to let your school dictate how you have your Senior Photos taken. Because, there is a THIRD option.....DO BOTH!

That way you can have the classic, traditional yearbook photo and a photo session outside of school that really showcases your personality, your style and who you are today.

Just take a look at the breakdown difference from a Boutique Photographer, like myself vs the School Portrait Studio!

So think about what is best for you and what you will look back on and remember the experience and what an amazing time you had during your big year and if your Senior Photos remind you of that.

PRE-SHOW: Kaitlyn [ Class of 2012 ] Skagit County Senior Photography

HELLO GORGEOUS People!

I cannot wait to tell you about our adventure yesterday!!!! Im still in the process of culling and editing; so to give you a little taste of whats to come..... Here is a little Pre Show of the Gorgeous Kaitlyn. Stay tuned so much more amazing-ness to come!

xoxo,
Amanda

Fashion Friday : The Basics

Happy Friday everyone!!!

Here is are some basic Fashion Tips to help celebrate the END OF THE WEEK!!!

When it comes to your outfits of choice sometimes it can seem overwhelming; but who doesn't love a good excuse to go shopping!!

A few things to remember when out shopping for those perfect outfits!

• Color Cominations
• Textures
• Accessories (hats and scarfs too!)
• Shoes

Color Combinations
Think about combining colors that compliment each other or fall in the same "shade" family. My personal favorites are creams, tans and MUSTARD YELLOW! Of corse use your ideas and what you feel prettiest in and what speak you the most.

Textures
When adding texture to your wardrobe it can be in a variety of things. Such as a knitted scarf, fringe on boots or a jacket and even a wool type sweater. All can add an element of texture to your portraits that can help enhance your images!

Accessories
This is my favorite part! Adding a massive amount of bangles and a chain necklace can take your outfits to a higher level. I personally say you can NEVER have too many accessories! Rings, bangles, statement necklaces and earrings are such a great way to bring a cute little spice to your portraits! Don't forget a headband or belt!! Love!

Shoes
Shoes. Shoes. Shoes. Where do I begin?! When I travel, I believe I have to have a bag JUST for my shoes...theres just to many. When shopping for shoes, try to mostly stay with heels. But if you're that casual fashionista, than rock those TOMs girl! Simply put, think about where your Shoot Location will be. Fields? Than maybe a great pair of boots. Urban? Thank maybe those fantastic stiletto heels! Overall you want your shoes to compliment your outfits!