06/11/2026
For more than twenty years, photography has been how I’ve fed my family.
That sentence feels strange to write because people often see photography as a passion, a hobby, or a dream job. And it is. But it’s also how I pay rent. It’s how I buy groceries. It’s how I keep the lights on.
This is my only job because it demands almost all of my life to sustain it. And that’s by no means a complaint—I love every minute of it. But it means I don’t have time to work a side hustle. This is my life and I am devoted to it.
The last decade has been a difficult one for creative industries. We’ve watched social media change how people find photographers. We’ve watched smartphones become more capable than anyone ever imagined. We’ve lived through a pandemic that shut weddings and events down overnight. We’ve watched AI begin to reshape creative work. And now we’re navigating an economy where many families are simply trying to make it from one paycheck to the next.
Photography is often one of the first things people decide they can put off or cut out completely.
Which is understandable. Most are struggling to buy groceries or pay astronomic utility bills right now. They don’t have money for optional, luxury services like photography. I get it.
The hard part is that when enough people make that same decision, it becomes harder and harder for artists who’ve dedicated decades to their craft to continue doing the work they love.
This year has brought another layer for me personally.
Many of you know I’ve been rebuilding my life after leaving a difficult marriage. What you may not realize is that healing has a financial cost too. Starting over means furnishing an apartment, paying bills on one income, rebuilding a business after life was turned upside down, and waking up every day choosing to keep creating even when fear says not to.
I’m not sharing this because I’m asking for sympathy.
I’m sharing it because I think we don’t talk enough about what it really takes to make a living as a creative, especially in uncertain times.
So instead of asking for help, I’m simply offering what I know how to do.
For a limited time, I’m offering Portrait Passes for $300.
They include:
• Two outfits
• One location
• 60 to 80 edited images
• Redeem anytime before July 2027
If you’ve been thinking about updating family photos, celebrating an engagement, documenting your kids before they grow another foot, or simply making photographs because life deserves to be remembered, this is a wonderful opportunity.
Every session booked doesn’t just support my business.
It allows me to keep doing the work that has been my life’s purpose for more than two decades.
And for every single person who has continued to believe in me through all the changes this year…
Thank you.
Your support has meant far more than you’ll ever know. ❤️
This deal is only available through tomorrow night at midnight. I will not accept any others after that. All invoices must be paid in full by Saturday night.
To claim your deal and schedule, please email me at [email protected]
XOXO
Amanda
