Hey there,

I'm Amy Dawnelle, your friendly neighborhood photographer. Yep, I've been shooting professionally since way back in 2005. But let me tell you about my journey into photography.  Well, it started with a case of 'my baby's the cutest' syndrome. Classic, right? I mean, who doesn't think their little one is the most adorable thing on the planet? Turns out, all parents do. Go figure! Nevertheless, my firstborn was forced into being my little photo model. Well, they all were, actually.

Before I found my true calling behind the camera, I was knee-deep in managing an orthodontic office. But let's be real, as a mom of three, I needed a bit more wiggle room and a whole lot more creativity in my life. Plus, people tend to give you the side-eye when you're chasing them down for dental payments. So, I swapped out the dental chair for a camera strap and never looked back.

Now, don't let my laid-back vibe fool you—I devoured photography education like it was going out of style. I swear, I consumed so much knowledge I could've opened up my own photography med school. And in 2013, I proudly strutted my stuff across the stage to claim my Master of Photography degree from PPA. Cue the applause!

Oh, and let's not forget about the awards. I've got more trophies and ribbons than I know what to do with! From snagging titles like PPSDC Children’s Photographer of the Year to PPA Photographer of the Year (yeah, I got that one twice), I've been racking up accolades like nobody's business.

Nowadays, my kiddos aren't so little anymore—22, 19, and 16 to be exact. Crazy, right? And even though I've focused my lens on capturing the magic of maternity and babies, it still feels a bit surreal to have kids who are practically adults themselves.

When I'm not busy behind the camera, you can probably find me exploring the food scene or, let’s be honest, cleaning up while my husband cooks (total foodies here) or jamming out to my favorite tunes. Whether it's front row at a live concert, belting it out in my car on the way to a beach session, or dissecting every note with my husband while binge-watching music videos, I'm seriously all about that musical life. In my next life, I’ll be a DJ!

Anyway, if you need a photographer who is equal parts professional, creative, and just a tad bit goofy, you know who to call. Let's make some memories together!

-Amy Dawnelle