Some people come into your life for a season, and others somehow become part of your family's story. For us, Mandy with Amanda Rose Photography has been capturing ours since 2017, when our first son was born.
Nearly a decade later, I honestly cannot imagine anyone else behind the camera.
Mandy has been there for all three of our babies' newborn photos, coming into our home during those early days of sleepless nights, tiny fingers, and all the beautiful chaos that comes with a new baby. She even photographed our family in our first home before we moved, giving us memories of a place that will always hold such a special place in our hearts. If you have received a Christmas Card from us throughout the years… these are where those photos come from!
Over the years, she's dealt with crying babies, made our kids laugh when they wanted absolutely nothing to do with pictures, trekked through fields with us, and followed our family through local towns. She's gotten to know our kids through every stage, and somehow, every single year, she manages to capture exactly who they are.
And that is what I love most about her photography
She's not just taking a picture of everyone smiling at the camera. She's capturing their personalities, their silliness, their energy, and all those little things you wish you could bottle up and keep forever.
This year, we wandered through downtown Valparaiso for our family session, and it couldn't have been more us. Mandy captured our kids running through the streets, jumping down stairs, climbing light posts, skipping through alleyways, and even running barefoot through a parking garage.
And somehow, in the middle of all that craziness, she created the most beautiful photographs.
I don't share photos of my kids faces online, so you won't see all the incredible moments she captured for us. But trust me when I tell you, they are priceless.
During our session this year, I joked with Mandy that she's not allowed to retire until she's photographed all three of my kids getting married.
But seriously, Mandy, you can't retire until we at least get through senior pictures!
There is something so special about having someone document your family year after year. Looking back at these photos, I don't just see how much my kids have grown. I remember those stages of life, their little personalities, and the moments that went by way too quickly.
If you're looking for a family photographer in Northwest Indiana, I truly cannot recommend Mandy enough. She's incredibly talented, patient, kind, and has such a beautiful way of seeing the moments that matter.
Take a few minutes to look through her work. But fair warning, you're probably going to fall in love with her photography.
And if you're hoping to book a session in 2027, I wouldn't wait too long!
Check out Amanda Rose Photography: https://www.amandarosephoto.com/
Thank you, Mandy, for nearly a decade of memories. I can't wait to see what you capture next.
Living Local NW Indiana is my way of sharing the local businesses and people who make our community so special. Some I've discovered through real estate, and others, like Mandy, have been part of my family's life for years.
