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New Print - Sky Dance

Nov 3/4, 2021 Aurora Borealis, Northern Lights above Edmonton Alberta. Print by Amanda Swanson Photography.

Amanda Swanson

Nov 15, 20212 min read

October - Season of the Witch

This month's portrait is a collaboration project between Amanda Swanson Photography and Kerim Aktug Photography based out of Calgary.

Amanda Swanson

Oct 31, 20214 min read

September Hecate - Monthly Project

This 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 Swanson

Oct 1, 20214 min read

August The Oil Paining-Monthly Project

I 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 Swanson

Aug 31, 20214 min read

July Mermaid - Monthly Project

This 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 Swanson

Jul 31, 20214 min read

June The Fae - Monthly Project

The Fae took roughly 6 hours to create... Every flower, branch, mushroom, and vine was placed manually... It has 53 layers and 14 Groups

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Jun 30, 20213 min read

May The Lady - Monthly Project

Oops, I did it again. I ignored my deadlines until the last minute (oh baby baby…) Okay, but seriously, my bad. Hopefully no one was...

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May 31, 20215 min read

April Vampire - Monthly Project

My 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

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Apr 30, 20215 min read

March Viking - Monthly Project

My 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

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Mar 24, 20214 min read

February Cyberpunk - Monthly Project

My Cyberpunk woman took me roughly 3 hours of processing time. I used both Lightroom and Photoshop. It has 30 layers and 11 Groups...

Amanda Swanson

Feb 25, 20213 min read

January Medusa - Monthly Project

Welcome 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 Swanson

Feb 5, 20215 min read

Working From Home, A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing

At 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 Swanson

Jan 27, 20218 min read

2020, An Opportunity for Change and Growth

ask yourself what opportunities are you being presented with, rather than viewing challenges as roadblocks.

Amanda Swanson

Dec 22, 20208 min read

Ready, Set, Photoshop

As 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 Swanson

Aug 19, 20194 min read

Graduation Mini Sessions

In case you missed it we are temporarily offering grad mini session until the end of June. This makes the perfect graduation gift, or...

Amanda Swanson

May 17, 20191 min read

Booking a Consultation With Your Wedding Photographer: An Absolute Must

There’s something we do in the Bridal Photography Industry called Consultations. They really are a mandatory part of hiring a wedding...

Amanda Swanson

Mar 11, 20194 min read

"Why am I paying for photos before I receive them?" - Concerned Brides Everywhere

While 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 Swanson

Feb 13, 20195 min read

The Talk for Pre-Wedding Jitters

With 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 Swanson

Jan 24, 20193 min read

5 Wedding Photography Myths Debunked

There 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 Swanson

Jan 24, 20197 min read

Wedding Announcements: From DIYs to Designers

A little known fact: although I went to school for photography, I was actually in the design studies program at MacEwan. Because of this,...

Amanda Swanson

Jan 24, 20197 min read