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Our start in wedding photography came from wanting to be the photographers we couldn't find for our own wedding.

We're a husband and wife team that isn't wedding obsessed. We don't swoon over the perfect flowers, a gorgeous dress, or a snappy bow tie. We are lighting obsessed. We love the perfect moment, gorgeous emotion, and snappy dance moves.

We both have younger siblings, and we've come to love being the responsible ones. We like being the planner, the ones that takes care of the most important details. We want to ensure that everyone else only has to worry about having a good time. We like to the be the calm ones in a storm. This is why we love wedding photography. We love the pressure, the expectation, and the responsibility. We love the challenge of capturing every detail, and anticipating every important moment.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Amanda Beside Eric

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Thomas Sent on 11/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Photos!

Amanda Beside Eric Photography was a big part of the perfect Wedding Day for our Daughter Stephanie and Son-in-law Tim on Saturday, October 30, 2021! We first began working with Amanda and Eric over two years ago when the wedding planning began. The wedding was postponed twice due to Covid. Amanda and Eric were always kind, flexible and professional in working with us on the wedding date changes. Both were calm and reassuring throughout the process, which was greatly needed and appreciated. Amanda and Eric came totally prepared for the big day and were timely at multiple locations, extremely organized, and respectful of everyone. In addition to being professional, they are also really kind people and a pleasure to work with. The resulting photos are perfect! They are beautiful and reflect Amanda and Eric’s expert artistry, attention to detail, and their passion for their work. To top off our wonderful experience with Amanda Beside Eric Photography, their prices are very reasonable. Our Daughter’s dream Wedding Day was simply a perfect day none of us will ever forget, and we are grateful to Amanda and Eric for their part in making it so. Their work-of-art photos will ensure we can remember every detail of that special day. We are so glad we chose Amanda Beside Eric Photography!
Staciellyn
Staciellyn Sent on 02/18/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend

Amanda and Eric were recommended to us by (multiple) friends who used them and/or been to weddings they worked. After a brief chat, we loved their personalities, demeanor, and professionalism. They immediately put us at ease with knowledge and friendliness! They offer multiple packages, and we found one that worked perfectly for our timeline. The packages include an engagement photo session, which we highly recommend as well. Amanda and Eric used the engagement session to give us tips and advice for photos on the day of the wedding and really helped us get comfortable with being photographed. We received our wedding photos very quickly and absolutely loved them all - everything was captured, even the smallest of moments between family and friends. Their organization and planning will put you at ease. We loved having them be a part of our wedding day and highly recommend Amanda and Eric!
Erin
Erin Sent on 11/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

So happy with our photos!

Amanda and Eric did such a fantastic job taking pictures of our wedding day. They captured everything from the details of our decorations and venue, to every single moment of the day. Between the two of them they were able to capture both me and my husbands expressions during the ceremony which was awesome. Every single moment of the reception was captured. Very nice couple and very professional. Also Amanda helped bustle my dress which was very helpful! I can’t thank them enough! We got our pictures back within one week of our wedding which was very exciting.
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Laura Sent on 09/23/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We are so happy that we chose Amanda and Eric as our wedding photographers! They not only took amazing pictures, but we felt like they really captured the essence of our wedding. Since we had our engagement photos taken by a friend, they worked with us to develop a different package than their typical offerings so that we could get the best amount of coverage for our wedding day. In addition, they did a great job of helping us stay organized as we planned the wedding so that we'd know what to expect on the day itself. We loved working with them -- They're awesome people and we were delighted to have them as a part of our celebration!
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Holly Sent on 07/25/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Working with Amanda and Eric was one of the easiest parts of getting married - from the planning, to the day of and beyond. Amanda and Eric were extremely accommodating and streamlined the entire process.

Our engagement photos and our big day involved lots of children and live animals and somehow, Amanda and Eric, managed to corral them all. Having Amanda & Eric at the wedding were just like having invisible guests, they were completely discrete but very helpful!

Try as hard as you might but you can not be everywhere at once on your wedding day. And for that reason, my husband and I are so thankful and grateful to Amanda & Eric for capturing the large celebrations, small moments and tiniest details that we would have otherwise missed.
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Mallory Sent on 12/22/2017
5 out of 5 rating
After meeting them at a bridal expo, viewing their work and doing some research, we were confident in our decision and hired Amanda and Eric to be our wedding photographers in the Spring of 2016 for our July 2017 wedding.

Their photography work is absolutely impeccable. They definitely know their craft and have the technical and aesthetic knowhow to get the perfect shots. We worked closely with them to make sure all of our desired shots were planned for and executed, and they put their own spin on some.

In our engagement pics, Amanda gave us clear directions on how to pose and always made sure we were comfortable. Eric worked the lighting and helped scope out shots. At the wedding, they continued their flawlessness. All pictures before the ceremony and family pictures after the ceremony were done ahead of time, which is nearly unheard of. This gave us more time to capture special moments of us, which was something we were worrying about, with both of us having large families. During the entire event, they were not obtrusive to the ceremony or reception and captured many great moments. You would think they were part ninja.

We could go on and on about their work, but you can see it for yourself on their site. What you can’t tell from their site is the measure of their character. We can say hands down that Amanda and Eric are two of the nicest and most genuine people we have ever met in our lives. They are the epitome of a team and a married couple that we will strive to be.

One anecdote really sums up how great of people they are. A week after our engagement pictures, Justin was diagnosed with cancer and had to undergo chemotherapy. He reached out to them explaining that the pictures did not remind us of good memories. Without hesitation, Amanda and Eric immediately offered to do another session, as a hybrid engagement reshoot and celebration of Justin being in remission. You simply don’t get this level of camaraderie and care from just anyone.
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Caitlin Sent on 12/20/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Amanda and Eric are TOP NOTCH! I am so glad we hired them for our wedding day. We also did an engagement session with them in which they were extremely helpful in making suggestions for locations and ideas for our pictures. The day of the wedding things went so smoothly. The two of them are so organized and have group photos down to a science. I was shocked at how quickly we had finished with our group/family photos. I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone who is looking for a photographer.
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Regina Sent on 07/15/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Photos are all I have left from my magical wedding day. Because I knew our photographs would be the only remaining memory I knew how important it was that we booked amazing photographers who would be able to capture every emotion present on the day of our wedding.
With Amanda and Eric I was initially impressed by their extreme professionalism and how personable they both were. I am extroverted and my husband is not and we both felt like Amanda and Eric were old friend upon meeting them for the first time. I felt this way from the start. We have been married almost 4 months now and there hasn't been a day that's gone by where I have not received compliments about how amazing my wedding photography was. Amanda and Eric have different shooting styles so Corey and I got the best of both worlds. Moments we didn't remember from our special day or moments we missed were captured. It was a if Amanda and Eric had 8 arms with 8 different cameras. I rarely saw them during the reception but the reception photos were some of my favorite..The value, the service , the relationship-Amanda and Eric are the total package #MARRIAGEGOALS #DREAMTEAM
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Jackie Sent on 07/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Amanda and Eric were the most supportive, professional, outgoing and impressive vendor of our wedding. Their shots were not only beautiful but moments that we will enjoy forever. Anyone that doesn't have a photographer yet, or even if you do, you should give Amanda Beside Eric a call. They captured every moment of our wedding, leaving us with hundreds upon hundreds of breathtaking shots. So many guests came up to us afterwards to remark on how impressed they were with our photographers. They knew our venue by heart, and were familiar with many of our other vendors. They went the extra mile in everything they did, and had our photos back to us in such short time. I don't think there is a single photo we didn't love. We hope others choose them just like we did, you won't be disappointed.
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Melissa Sent on 03/01/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We got along great with Amanda and Eric and they were very open and patient with our many changes. They helped us brainstorm ideas and come up with a plan that best fit our day. We loved our engagement photos and our wedding photos and could not have asked for a better couple to shoot it all! I highly recommend Amanda and Eric!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Occasions by M&K Occasions by M&K Wedding Planners

There are so many words to describe this talented team...yet none of them really captures the magic of working with Amanda and Eric. When they share the finished product of an event with us...I see moments captured and I don't remember either of them being near us at that point in time! It is always a treat with we work together. I highly recommend Amanda and Eric and I can't wait for our next wedding together. Michelle Gillespie, owner Occasions By M&K

No Ordinary Ordained No Ordinary Ordained Wedding Officiants

There aren't enough adjectives to accurately describe how amazing Amanda and Eric are. I've had the pleasure of working with them on quite a few weddings, and it always puts a huge smile on my face when I learn they're the photographers. They don't miss a thing, have a ton of creative ideas and suggestions for poses, and their photographs are fantabulous! On top of all this awesomeness, their turn-around time getting the photographs to you is lightening quick! Highly, highly, highly recommend Amanda Beside Eric Photography for ANY event, but especially a wedding.

Stevenson Ridge Stevenson Ridge Historic Weddings

Amanda is a great vendor to work with and her photographs turn out amazing! With her warm, kindhearted personality she is always a pleasure to work with and brides always have a smile on their faces. We highly recommend Amanda to any brides!

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Amanda Beside Eric frequently asked questions

Amanda Beside Eric includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Amanda Beside Eric includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
Amanda Beside Eric offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Amanda Beside Eric offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Amanda Beside Eric offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Amanda Beside Eric is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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