Amanda SwansonNov 15, 20212 minNew Print - Sky DanceNov 3/4, 2021 Aurora Borealis, Northern Lights above Edmonton Alberta. Print by Amanda Swanson Photography.
Amanda SwansonOct 31, 20214 minOctober - Season of the WitchThis month's portrait is a collaboration project between Amanda Swanson Photography and Kerim Aktug Photography based out of Calgary.
Amanda SwansonOct 1, 20214 minSeptember Hecate - Monthly ProjectThis photo has 44 layers, 12 groups, and is 1.39 GB in size. it took roughly 3.5 hours to create. I present, the goddess of magic...Hecate
Amanda SwansonAug 31, 20214 minAugust The Oil Paining-Monthly ProjectI told myself that because I had so many other projects due this month, I didn’t have to do anything super complicated for this month’s...
Amanda SwansonJul 31, 20214 minJuly Mermaid - Monthly ProjectThis beauty took me roughly 8 hours. The file has 36 layers, 6 groups, and is 1.353 GB. Come learn with me about smudge, layering, and more
Amanda SwansonJun 30, 20213 minJune The Fae - Monthly ProjectThe Fae took roughly 6 hours to create... Every flower, branch, mushroom, and vine was placed manually... It has 53 layers and 14 Groups
Amanda SwansonMay 31, 20215 minMay The Lady - Monthly ProjectOops, I did it again. I ignored my deadlines until the last minute (oh baby baby…) Okay, but seriously, my bad. Hopefully no one was...
Amanda SwansonApr 30, 20215 minApril Vampire - Monthly ProjectMy vampire took me roughly 3.5 hours to create. I used both Lightroom and Photoshop. It has 28 layers and 8 Groups, and is 673.0 MB
Amanda SwansonMar 24, 20214 minMarch Viking - Monthly ProjectMy Viking Warrior took me roughly 3.5 hours to create. I used Lightroom and Photoshop, it has 32 layers and 11 Groups, and is a cozy 402.3MB
Amanda SwansonFeb 25, 20213 minFebruary Cyberpunk - Monthly ProjectMy Cyberpunk woman took me roughly 3 hours of processing time. I used both Lightroom and Photoshop. It has 30 layers and 11 Groups...
Amanda SwansonFeb 6, 20215 minJanuary Medusa - Monthly ProjectWelcome to the first in a series of images I will be creating over the year. This Medusa image took 9 hours, 86 Layers and 22 Groups.
Amanda SwansonJan 27, 20218 minWorking From Home, A Wolf In Sheep's ClothingAt a first glance, the idea of working from home seems like a dream come true. However after the honeymoon is over, how do you stay focused.
Amanda SwansonDec 23, 20208 min2020, An Opportunity for Change and Growthask yourself what opportunities are you being presented with, rather than viewing challenges as roadblocks.
Amanda SwansonAug 19, 20194 minReady, Set, PhotoshopAs some of you may know I love Photoshop, and I’m not shy about liking it. I know in my industry it can be a bit of a touchy subject.
Amanda SwansonMay 17, 20191 minGraduation Mini SessionsIn case you missed it we are temporarily offering grad mini session until the end of June. This makes the perfect graduation gift, or...
Amanda SwansonMar 11, 20194 minBooking a Consultation With Your Wedding Photographer: An Absolute MustThere’s something we do in the Bridal Photography Industry called Consultations. They really are a mandatory part of hiring a wedding...
Amanda SwansonFeb 13, 20195 min"Why am I paying for photos before I receive them?" - Concerned Brides EverywhereWhile browsing a local wedding facebook group I found a bride who was concerned about an issue I think many brides can relate to. To...
Amanda SwansonJan 24, 20193 minThe Talk for Pre-Wedding JittersWith summer here, and wedding season in full swing, I wanted to share a story with you all. A few months ago, I sat with a friend outside...
Amanda SwansonJan 24, 20197 min5 Wedding Photography Myths DebunkedThere are so many different opinions on wedding photography and what it should and should not be. I thought I would share my two cents on...
Amanda SwansonJan 24, 20197 minWedding Announcements: From DIYs to DesignersA little known fact: although I went to school for photography, I was actually in the design studies program at MacEwan. Because of this,...