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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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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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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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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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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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Basics You Need on Your Wedding Day
Summer is fast approaching and that means so is your wedding. First off grab your towel and don’t panic (yes, I am a Douglas Adams nerd,...
Amanda Swanson
Jan 24, 20194 min read
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Choosing Your Wedding Photographer: Quality vs Cost
Hello everyone and welcome to Amanda Swanson Photography’s first blog post. The reason I am starting this blog is I have 10 years of...
Amanda Swanson
Jan 24, 20195 min read
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