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I love sharing personal stories, recent sessions, recent weddings, tips & tricks for family sessions, tips for my brides and your wedding day, outfit suggestions, location ideas & suggestions, my husband and I, personal things about me and my little family, and some of the behind-the-scenes of being a photographer.
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If you’re wondering when the best time is to take family photos in Georgia, you are not alone. It’s one of the questions I get asked the most as a Cumming Georgia Family Photographer, and the answer truly depends on the feeling you want your photos to have. Georgia is beautiful year-round, but each season […]

When couples first inquire, one of the most common questions I hear is whether engagement photos are really necessary. If you’re already investing in wedding photography, it can feel tempting to skip that extra session and wait for the big day. But after photographing hundreds of couples, I can confidently say this: engagement photos matter […]

One of the first big questions many newly engaged couples ask is, “When should we book our wedding photographer?” It’s such a simple question, but the timing truly matters, especially here in Georgia. If you are planning a wedding in Cumming, Lake Lanier, or anywhere in North Georgia, the short answer is this: once your […]

We’re stepping into a new season, and we couldn’t be more excited!!! Dallas–Fort Worth wedding photographer is now a title I hold! This June, we are officially relocating to the Dallas–Fort Worth area, and Amanda Jenkins Photography is now booking weddings, engagements, and family sessions across DFW. Texas has been on our hearts for a […]

Not every couple approaches their wedding day the same way. For some, the focus is primarily aesthetic, the florals, the design, the overall atmosphere. For others, the celebration itself takes center stage. But for many couples, especially those whose faith is central to their relationship, a wedding day represents something far deeper than an event. […]

There is a difference between taking photos and preserving legacy. Amanda Jenkins Photography was never just about beautiful images. It was never about trends or perfectly curated grids. It has always been about something deeper. Marriage. Family. Legacy. The quiet in-between moments that become everything years later. As a Dallas wedding photographer, I don’t just […]

Choosing where to build your life isn’t a small decision! Over the past year, Brady and I prayed, talked, researched, dreamed, and imagined what the next season would look like — not just personally, but professionally. We kept coming back to one place: Dallas, Texas. There were some more places as well, but Brady works […]

There’s something sacred about photographing a wedding. Yes, it’s beautiful and exciting, but it’s also emotional, layered, and deeply personal. As a wedding photographer, I know I’m not just showing up to take pretty photos. I’m stepping into one of the most meaningful days of someone’s life. That’s why, at Amanda Jenkins Photography, my wedding […]

The Heart Behind Amanda Jenkins Photography At Amanda Jenkins Photography, photography is more than just beautiful images, it’s a deeply emotional photography experience rooted in trust, connection, and safety. From the very beginning, I’ve known that people don’t just want to look good in photos, they want to feel good. You truly do remember how […]

When I first started as a photographer, I thought perfection was the goal. Perfect lighting, perfect posing, perfect backdrops—everything just right. And yes, beautiful photos matter. But somewhere along the way, I realized that chasing perfection was keeping me from capturing the heart of what I love most: genuine connection. Now, as a North Georgia […]
