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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Amanda Swanson
Jun 30, 20213 min read
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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...
Amanda Swanson
May 31, 20215 min read
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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
Amanda Swanson
Apr 30, 20215 min read
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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
Amanda Swanson
Mar 24, 20214 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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"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
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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
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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
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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
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