Amber Axtell Photography

05/26/2026

One of my favorite things about having a cozy little studio space is being able to slow things down and capture these quiet, lifestyle-inspired moments in between the “main” session moments.

During all the beautiful newborn snuggles and baby details, big sister got her own tender moment with mom — and honestly, this is the kind of image that makes me pause. The tiny hands, the little kiss, the sweetness of a family growing and shifting into a new season together.

Newborn sessions aren’t just about the baby. They’re about the whole story — the love that was already there, the big siblings learning their new role, and the little in-between moments that end up meaning everything. 🤍

05/24/2026

I know, I know… I disappeared from social media like I was entering witness protection. 😅

But I’m back, and Brianna + Matt gave me one heck of a reason to post.

Today was supposed to be a dreamy beachfront engagement session at Harkness — romantic coastline, pretty skies, soft little love-story vibes.

Instead, we got cold rain, wind, soaked grass, and me internally screaming because expensive camera gear and water are not exactly besties.

But listen.

These two did not complain once. They showed up, laughed through it, trusted me completely, climbed onto a very wet fence, and then casually delivered this little cinematic masterpiece.

Are you kidding me?!

The Notebook, eat your heart out. 🤍

To my clients waiting on galleries: I’ve been working through the weekend and plan to send out a bunch this week, so keep an eye on your email.

And if you’re thinking about booking a session, now is the time to reach out. June has very limited availability and July is already filling up fast. Last-minute magic is getting harder and harder to pull off.

05/22/2026

05/11/2026

My tribe 🫶🏻

05/10/2026

Mother’s Day is such a beautiful reminder to pause and be thankful for the women who love big, hold families together, and help shape the people we become. And really, for the whole tribe that stands beside us through it all.

So much love, connection, and gratitude in one frame. These are the memories worth holding onto. 🤍

04/28/2026

You don’t know it’s the last time.

That’s the hardest part.

Here’s a sneak peek from tonight 🤍

A last-minute session for one more memory before she crosses the rainbow bridge.

Their toddler’s favorite part?
Walking his dog on her leash…
completely unaware this moment might not come again.

Because to him, it’s just another walk.
Another ordinary moment.

But those are the ones that become everything.

The quiet.
The calm.
Her, standing peacefully by a serene lake.

The days feel long…
until one day, they aren’t.

And suddenly, you’d give anything for one more walk.

So you hold on tighter.
You soak it in.
You take the picture.

Because one day…
it won’t be “just another moment” anymore. 🤍🐾

04/24/2026

✨ A little life update ✨

Outside of photography, many of you know I balance a career in healthcare, motherhood, and continuing my education — and like so many families, everything I do is rooted in building the best life I can for my kids.

I’m honored to share that I’ve made Top 20 in the Super Mom competition 🎉

Even more meaningful, this competition supports Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, helping families and children in need.

If you’d like to support, you can vote here:
👉 https://thesupermom.org/2026/amber-axtell

Voting is open daily, and donation options go directly to this incredible cause ❤️

Thank you for always supporting my work, my family, and everything in between

One extraordinary mama will appear in NewBeauty Magazine, take home $20,000, and enjoy a dream family vacation.

04/20/2026

If you know, you know. 😂

One of my favorite prompts to give couples is:
“Walk hand in hand like she’s about to drag you into TJ Maxx.”

And this man absolutely understood the assignment.
The heel dig. The resistance. The refusal to go quietly. 🤣

These are the kinds of moments that make a session unforgettable — a little chaos, a lot of laughter, and photos that actually feel like your relationship.

How many of you just looked at this and immediately thought of your husband? 👇

03/29/2026

Back at Evergreen Farms tonight for another incredible night ✨

This time—I’m here for Dayville Fire Department’s banquet. Amazing crowd, hilarious chaos, incredible energy and then theres me carrying what feels like my entire studio on my back 😂

Fun fact: my spirit animal is a mule.
Not glamorous… but wildly efficient.

Because behind every “effortless” photo is someone hauling lights, bags, stands, snacks, backups, and probably someone’s lost phone.

Wouldn’t have it any other way 🤍

03/24/2026

Some weddings lean more into the details.
Some prioritize the posed portraits.
Some are centered around beautifully curated moments.

And some invite you to lean fully into what was real that day —
the people surrounding them,
the emotion,
the movement,
the energy,
and the feeling of it all as it actually happened.

That’s what I wanted to preserve for Leo + Brooke.

Not just how their wedding day looked, but how it felt.

The joy.
The blur of the dance floor.
The quiet in-between moments.
The love around them.
The kind of emotion that makes time feel like it stood still for just a second.

Because when my couples look back on their wedding photos, I don’t want them to only see beautiful images.

I want them to feel their day all over again.

Leo + Brooke, thank you for trusting me to tell this part of your story. It was such an honor to document a day so full of love, heart, and genuine connection. 🤍