so glad you're here
This is gonna be a grand ol' time.
WEDDINGS, PEOPLE, + SMALL BUSINESS
PHOTOGRAPHED EVERYWHERE
(Space flights subject to approval)
The good stuff is rarely perfect.
It's a little messy, usually louder than expected, and at least once on every big day, things don't go according to plan. But that's the thing about moments that become stories - you often don't know you're in the middle of it until later.
And some day, if we did our job well, you'll be really glad that someone was paying attention.
Hi, I'm Amaris.
We might not have met yet, but it's pronounced like America (except not) and I am - above all - interested in the real deal. I'll do all I can to support you and your loved ones, no matter what you're signing up for. And in all things, I hope to make your experience as beautiful and joyful as I possibly can. Explore everything! And come say hi when you're ready.
weddings from carolina to ireland
raleigh • charleston • philadelphia • destination
You'll hear us often refer to weddings as a partnership - because that's exactly how we view them. Choosing a team of people to step in on your very special day and not only blend seamlessly, but become the memory makers - it's an honor we don't take lightly! But this approach is exactly how I get the good stuff. You'll hear me refer to everyone by their name because it's been memorized, cameras are down during prayers, and when something goes wrong, we're right there to catch you.
Partnerships require trust from everyone involved.
(And a little bit of goofiness from us to calm the nerves.)
We don't ask you to perform around here. We want the real thing.
it is absolutely incredible what she can do with light + joy.
-The bacigalupos
Andrew + liviana
If I could give Amaris photo 10/5 stars, I would! She vastly exceeded my expectations for wedding photography.
We immediately had a fun connection and I knew our special day was going to be more than just pretty pictures. Amaris walked me through each step of the planning and organizing process and did a better job prepping me than my wedding planner did!
Amaris was on top of everything and had a backup plan to the backup plan.
She was professional and fun and made me feel more like a bride than anyone else on my squad.
I don't do well being in the spot light but she had me feeling like a goddess all day long. She took notes on my personality throughout the months of planning, and planned a surprise for us with our wedding party.
Everything about the day was heartfelt and just for us and she ended the night by dancing with me and my friends! I cannot wait to book Amaris again!
shaun + samantha
Amaris is AMAZING. She's joyful, professional, and oh so good at her job. We traveled with Amaris for our destination wedding in Malta, plus had her at our impromptu elopement in Washington, D.C., and couldn't be happier!
She was truly connected to our vision for our wedding and what we cared about, and she made sure that the entire day, not just the photos, would be a success.
PS She also has an amazing team supporting her, so you always feel taken care of. It's a given that you'll laugh every time you receive an email from her or see her in person. Use Amaris for your photography - you'll be ecstatic with the results.
Trey + alison
I highly recommend Amaris as a photographer, but especially if you are looking for an amazing connection with the person behind the camera. For me, anyone can pick up a camera and start snapping. But it is about the chemistry with the person behind the lens that really changes what comes out in the end.
I was not lucky enough to have Amaris photograph my first wedding, but when I got the chance to do it all over again, I knew it had to be her!
Amaris and her photography skills had already been in my life capturing pictures of my children but this would be a different kind of special - and it was.
(That bouquet in my hand was brought by her when she found out I wouldn't have one!)
Amaris captured my new life chapter in all her beautiful ways by producing images that shine and show off her amazing way of connecting with the people around her.
as it Turns out, you don't need a big occasion.
Honestly, tuesday is a good enough reason.
There are a whole lot of reasons to get in front of a camera that have nothing to do with getting married. Maybe your family looks different than it did a year ago, or you're building something you're ridiculously proud of. You just realized it's been way too long since there was a photograph of you that actually felt like you or you haven't yet found a photographer who was genuine with this really vulnerable thing, and you wish images could just appear looking all beautiful and happy.
oh heyyyy, i'm your fairy godmother.
I first started shooting in college (#GoPack!) supporting friends with their weddings, then families, then brands, and just like that - here we are! But that approach is my hope for every client that comes our way. Generosity and hospitality drive everything we do, and remaining people-centered will forever be the goal.
SO YOU COME JUST AS YOU ARE.
WE'LL HANDLE THE REST.
YOU SHOULD KNOW, THERE WILL PROBABLY BE HIP-HOP AT SOME POINT.
Movie quotes and spontaneous car dancing, too. And there's a paragraph on the form that asks about your favorite Muppet (true story).
Simply put, this is supposed to be a helluva good time!
LET'S MAKE SOME MAGIC.
TRAVEL
NOV 17 + 18 PHILADELPHIA
DEC 3-6 ATLANTA
JAN TBD NYC
FEB 12-15 PHILADELPHIA (AGAIN!)
MAR 18-21 BOONE
MAR 25-APR 6 SCOTLAND
I wasn't kidding when I said space flights require approval - I'd absolutely consider it!
Though I've lived in both Canada and the Czech Republic, the wine country of Italy was my first international wedding and since then it's been a joy to create work in 15 countries and 39 states.
Travel fees are custom quoted and there are some answers to a few FAQ over on that page.
Sincerely, you can't dream too big for me.
So tell me everything!