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How to Choose a Dallas Wedding Photographer

Choosing your Dallas wedding photographer is one of the most important decisions you will make during the planning process! They are with you throughout all moments on your wedding day, and it’s so important you choose someone you LOVE! Long after the flowers fade and the music stops, your photographs are what remain. They are […]

February 22, 2026

Amanda taking photos for Dallas Wedding Photographer for a wedding

Dallas-Fort Worth, Tips, Wedding Photographer Tips, Weddings

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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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Questions to Ask Your Wedding Photographer Before You Book

Planning your wedding comes with a million decisions, and choosing your photographer is one of the biggest ones. As a Dallas–Fort Worth Wedding Photographer serving couples in both Texas and North Georgia, I’ve seen how much peace comes from knowing the right questions to ask your wedding photographer before you book. Your photographer is with […]

February 17, 2026

Amanda smiling holding her camera in Dallas Texas

Behind the Scenes, Client Experience, Cumming Georgia, Dallas-Fort Worth, Engagements, Wedding Photographer Tips, Weddings

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Engagement Photos Matter Before Your Wedding

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 […]

February 16, 2026

Bride in Groom holding wedding rings in front of veil in Dallas Texas

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

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We’re Moving to Dallas–Fort Worth | Now Booking DFW Weddings & Family Sessions

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 […]

February 15, 2026

Amanda Jenkins and her husband relocating to Dallas–Fort Worth Texas

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

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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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How I Prep for a Wedding Day Emotionally + Practically

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 […]

October 21, 2025

Bride in Groom holding wedding rings in front of veil in Dallas Texas

Behind the Scenes, Client Experience, Wedding Photographer Tips, Weddings

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