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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
Sep 30, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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