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Wedding Flat Lay Details Checklist for Brides

When your wedding day finally arrives, it moves quickly. The quiet moments in the morning, before hair and makeup are finished, before guests arrive, are when your wedding detail photos are captured. As a Dallas–Fort Worth Wedding Photographer, one of the most common questions I get is what to bring for flat lay photos. A […]

February 17, 2026

Flay lay for wedding in Madison Georgia

Cumming Georgia, Dallas-Fort Worth, Engagements, Wedding Photographer Tips, Weddings

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When to Take Family Photos in Georgia

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 […]

February 17, 2026

Cumming Georiga family posing at Mill Creek Pond in Alpharetta Georgia

Cumming Georgia, Family

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Faith-Based Wedding Photography in Dallas 

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. […]

February 15, 2026

Amanda smiling with a neutral background in Dallas Texas

Behind the Scenes, Cumming Georgia, Dallas-Fort Worth, Weddings

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My Heart Behind Amanda Jenkins Photography | A Dallas Wedding Photographer’s Why

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 […]

February 15, 2026

Wedding Ring Shot in Texas as a Dallas–Fort Worth Wedding Photographer

Dallas-Fort Worth, Family, Weddings

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Why We Chose Dallas, Texas | A New Chapter for Amanda Jenkins Photography

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 […]

February 15, 2026

Amanda smiling with camera in Dallas Texas

Behind the Scenes, Client Experience, Dallas-Fort Worth, Engagements, Personal, Weddings

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Why I’ll Always Choose Connection Over Perfection

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 […]

August 14, 2025

Wedding Ring Shot in Texas as a Dallas–Fort Worth Wedding Photographer

Engagements, Weddings

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5 Random Facts About Amanda Jenkins Photography You Probably Don’t Know

One of the most important parts of my job as a wedding and family photographer is connection. The more comfortable you feel with me, the more genuine your photos will be. That’s why I love sharing pieces of who I am, not just what I do! When you invite me into your wedding day or […]

August 13, 2025

Family, Personal

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The Moment I Realized My Work Is About More Than Pretty Pictures

When I first started as a wedding photographer in Northern Georgia, my focus was simple: take beautiful photos that couples would be proud to frame. I obsessed over perfect lighting, flawless posing, and finding the most scenic backdrops. I thought my job was to create a gallery full of “Pinterest-worthy” images. And while those polished, […]

August 12, 2025

Wedding family formals in Dallas Texas

Explore, Weddings

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