New Print - Sky Dance
Nov 3/4, 2021 Aurora Borealis, Northern Lights above Edmonton Alberta. Print by Amanda Swanson Photography.
top of page
Search
Amanda Swanson
- Oct 31, 2021
- 4 min
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.
2 views0 comments
Amanda Swanson
- Oct 1, 2021
- 4 min
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
18 views0 comments
Amanda Swanson
- Aug 31, 2021
- 4 min
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...
9 views0 comments
Amanda Swanson
- Jul 31, 2021
- 4 min
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
18 views0 comments
Amanda Swanson
- Jun 30, 2021
- 3 min
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
7 views0 comments
Amanda Swanson
- May 31, 2021
- 5 min
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...
12 views0 comments
Amanda Swanson
- Apr 30, 2021
- 5 min
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
26 views0 comments
Amanda Swanson
- Mar 24, 2021
- 4 min
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
12 views0 comments
Amanda Swanson
- Feb 25, 2021
- 3 min
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...
18 views0 comments
Amanda Swanson
- Feb 5, 2021
- 5 min
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.
27 views0 comments
Amanda Swanson
- Jan 27, 2021
- 8 min
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.
11 views0 comments
Amanda Swanson
- Dec 22, 2020
- 8 min
2020, An Opportunity for Change and Growth
ask yourself what opportunities are you being presented with, rather than viewing challenges as roadblocks.
6 views0 comments
Amanda Swanson
- Aug 19, 2019
- 4 min
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.
18 views0 comments
Amanda Swanson
- May 17, 2019
- 1 min
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...
1 view0 comments
Amanda Swanson
- Mar 11, 2019
- 4 min
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...
3 views0 comments
Amanda Swanson
- Feb 13, 2019
- 5 min
"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...
27 views0 comments
Amanda Swanson
- Jan 24, 2019
- 3 min
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...
4 views0 comments
Amanda Swanson
- Jan 24, 2019
- 7 min
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...
3 views0 comments
Amanda Swanson
- Jan 24, 2019
- 7 min
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,...
1 view0 comments
bottom of page