Featured Wedding Venue: Wine & Roses Country Estate in Auburn

Since I have worked at so many wedding venues here in Washington State, I know almost all of the best ones in the area. One of my favorites is Wine & Roses Country Estate wedding venue in Auburn. Like many wedding venues throughout WA, this wedding venue has a rustic quality that’s unforgettable. They offer […]

November 30, 2019

Weddings

Cute Lawn with Fountain at Wine and Roses Country Estate Photographed by Amanda Howse

Since I have worked at so many wedding venues here in Washington State, I know almost all of the best ones in the area. One of my favorites is Wine & Roses Country Estate wedding venue in Auburn. Like many wedding venues throughout WA, this wedding venue has a rustic quality that’s unforgettable. They offer […]

The upcoming holiday season is a great reminder to schedule a family portrait session! It is so important to get these portraits done annually, especially when you have kids. They grow so fast and you want to be sure to document every stage. Some families even do portrait sessions every six months or quarterly, especially […]

Family Portraits

November 20, 2019

Family Portrait Sessions with AHP

Lifestyle family portraits in home with Tacoma photographer Amanda Howse

The upcoming holiday season is a great reminder to schedule a family portrait session! It is so important to get these portraits done annually, especially when you have kids. They grow so fast and you want to be sure to document every stage. Some families even do portrait sessions every six months or quarterly, especially […]

5 Reasons Why Engagement Sessions Are Important

As a photographer, engagement sessions are a critical part of my work. These sessions help me get to know the couple before their big day. But a lot of the time, the client doesn’t always see the same value in scheduling an engagement session! After all, it’s already a busy time in your life – […]

October 30, 2019

Engagements

Sunlit Garden Engagement Portraits of Couple | Why Engagement Sessions are Important | Couple Photographed by Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse

As a photographer, engagement sessions are a critical part of my work. These sessions help me get to know the couple before their big day. But a lot of the time, the client doesn’t always see the same value in scheduling an engagement session! After all, it’s already a busy time in your life – […]

Maternity shoots are so fun! They are a great way to capture this special time in your life and celebrate being a mama. I have been shooting maternity sessions for years and each session is unique. The possibilities are endless when it comes to picking a location, outfit inspiration, and the overall look and feel […]

Family Portraits

October 15, 2019

How to Have Amazing AHP Maternity Session

Stunning Maternity Portrait of Couple with soft light photographed by Tacoma Photographer Amanda Howse

Maternity shoots are so fun! They are a great way to capture this special time in your life and celebrate being a mama. I have been shooting maternity sessions for years and each session is unique. The possibilities are endless when it comes to picking a location, outfit inspiration, and the overall look and feel […]

Aberdeen Engagement Portrait Session

This Aberdeen engagement portrait session with Jeff and Rosie was so much fun! I love getting the chance to capture moments for friends that have become like family. I have known Jeff’s sister, Laura, for over a decade. Laura is an amazing esthetician at the Karelia Spa in Tacoma. I have been shooting photos for […]

September 30, 2019

Engagements

Jeff & Rosie's Aberdeen Engagement Portraits with Wildflowers and Mediterranean Inspired Details Photographed by Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse

This Aberdeen engagement portrait session with Jeff and Rosie was so much fun! I love getting the chance to capture moments for friends that have become like family. I have known Jeff’s sister, Laura, for over a decade. Laura is an amazing esthetician at the Karelia Spa in Tacoma. I have been shooting photos for […]

Many women agree that their wedding day was the most beautiful day of their life. From the elaborate decorations to the details of your venue, the stage is set for gorgeous photo opportunities. All that’s left is the central subject, you! Not all makeup looks the same in the eyes of the camera.  As a […]

Weddings

July 9, 2018

6 Make-up Tips for Timeless Wedding Photography

make-up being applied during preparations for photos shoot, illustrating the make-up tips article

Many women agree that their wedding day was the most beautiful day of their life. From the elaborate decorations to the details of your venue, the stage is set for gorgeous photo opportunities. All that’s left is the central subject, you! Not all makeup looks the same in the eyes of the camera.  As a […]

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