OUT OF OFFICE: Gettin’ married! We’re off to New Orleans tomorrow for our big day! Love you guys but this gal will be away from email til Monday. Big hugs!!

I’ve been asked so many times this week “are you anxious, nervous, stressed about your wedding?” And my answer is “not really, just excited!”. We planned our day to be intimate for a reason haha - I don’t handle being in front of a big crowd well, I want lots of one on one time with my family and friends, and I don’t want a ton of moving parts on my big day. I want it to feel simple and stress free. So 30 guests at brunch is soooo us and feels sooo good. We invested well in vendors who we trust and adore and skipped things we don’t care for. No wedding party, no DJ, no first dance (but we are going to a mod dance party that night), all us and not at all what some people expect. And I’m crazy excited. Who says you have to fit into any kind of box? You do you!

Mama daughter relationships are such a treat to document. These types of moments are what I shoot for. Organic, silly, full of soul.

I am thinking it’s a sign That freckles in our eyes Are mirror images And when we kiss they’re perfectly aligned ••• And I have to speculate That God himself did make Us into corresponding shapes Like puzzle pieces from the clay ••••name that song••••from my senior year of highschool. I used to rock out to this in my 1989 VW 😂

Hi hello! If you’re new around here, I’m Amber! An adventurer, flea market addict, folk music lover, and mama to a crazy Aussie dog named Scout. I’m also a bride to be myself - it’s a fun ride right? Minus all of the planning, that’s not so fun, so I get it! I’m here to make your life easier. I In addition to shooting your special day, I’m also here to be your supporter. I’ve shot well over 200 weddings in the 9 years I’ve been in business, so I’m full of tips and advice. And being a bride myself I get how important it is to have a photographer who is punctual, in tune with your needs and has the experience to exceed all of your expectations. After all, these memories will last forever. Let’s make some magic together. 🌻

Spring, please? Anyone else? This color palette is giving me the warmest happiest vibes.. flowers by the incredible @valerie.wolf

Blue hour is also my favorite.

Big fan of kids being kids during our sessions. Bear hugs are another favorite. 🐻 Also, can you beat a 3 sibling pile up??

The AVP client is a special one. the lovely couples I work with are kind, down to earth and always stay true to themselves. I feel inspired by my clients in planning my own day - they know what matters most. They appreciate beautiful details but focus their day around the memories with family and friends. They know that in 50 years they will want to looks at what was most authentically them vs a trend or tradition that “everyone else was doing”. Timeless and full of soul. 🌻

“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” - dr. Seuss /// many moons ago in our first few months of dating, Ramana took me to Seattle..as we browsed a gift shop he pulled out a card that said this quote and showed it to me. I just looked at him and beamed with joy. Forever one of my favorite moments from our early days. 📸: @emilydelamater

California Dreaming 🌻has anyone seen the documentary Echo in the Canyon about all the folk groups from the 60s who lived in Laurel Canyon? Makes me want to take another trip to LA just to drive up there (I’m a 60s folk fanatic). This trip last summer to Joshua Tree and LA was pretty dreamy too though.

Inspired by all of these details. Especially those @loefflerrandall shoes and @tomford. Definitely have been eying Loeffler Randall’s since this wedding. They are the dreamiest.