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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 Sent on 02/18/2020

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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 Sent on 11/30/2019

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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

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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!

Holly Sent on 07/25/2018

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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

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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.

Caitlin Sent on 12/20/2017

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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.

Regina Sent on 07/15/2017

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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

Jackie Sent on 07/09/2017

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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.

Melissa Sent on 03/01/2017

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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!

Ginger Sent on 12/01/2016

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No advice necessary!!! They make a terrific team and they will certainly make your event dreams come true. I have known both Eric and Amanda for over 20 years and their professionalism and attention to detail are unparalleled. All you need do is contact them via e-mail and they will do the rest!! Highly recommend them for any of your photographic needs. They photographed my daughter's wedding in October and their photos were spectacular.

Meg Sent on 11/29/2016

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Aside from having a gift so fantastic that the photos will make you cry, these two are absolutely wonderful people. They are easy going and very responsive to messages. They have done tons of weddings so there is a sense of togetherness that they have regarding weddings. When they shoot a wedding, it is a perfected system. Over the process of the wedding planning, they have helped us out so much. Choosing them as our photographers was the best decision we could have made.

Jordan Sent on 10/24/2016

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Our experience with Amanda and Eric was amazing. From our initial interview with them, to our engagement pictures and finally our wedding, we could not have been more at ease. Amanda was able to take what makes us unique as a couple and translate that into photos and Eric really has a great eye for what will work well for shots. They both work together so well and we truly enjoyed working with them at every turn.
I have gotten compliment after compliment on all of the work that they did and am so thankful they captured our memories so beautifully.
I hope to be able to do family shoots with them later down the road and cannot wait to see their future work.

-Jordan, A truly thankful bride.

Molly Sent on 07/18/2016

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These particular photographers go above and beyond to please their clients! They listen and are super flexible on your special day. From start to finish they ensure that you are completely satisfied and put your needs above anything. They are genuine and honest. My husband and our families are so thrilled that we have these photographs to remember for years down the road! You will not be disappointed if you book with them and they will exceed your expectations! Love them!

Amanda Sent on 05/15/2016

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I would highly recommend Amanda Beside Eric to my closest friends and family! Prior to the big day, we met with them once in person and once via Skype. They helped us make sure we had enough time for pictures built in to the timeline. Ahead of time, I really appreciated their professionalism, super quick response times and experience with dark ceremony locations. On the day of, we had so much fun! They helped me stay calm and loosen up prior to the first look and portraits. At the reception, they captured so many moments that I loved being a part of and that I didn't even know were happening with guests. Their behind-the-scenes approach and teamwork meant they didn't miss a thing without being the center of attention. The number of photos, their style and their quality still blows me away.

Lori Sent on 05/08/2016

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Amanda and Eric were fantastic!!! Highly recommend!!! Now we know how they earned the reputation that we heard about when we looked for photographers for our daughter's New Year’s Eve wedding and reception. They were a great team who patiently kept the wedding party and our family focused so we could capture the formal photos we hoped for. Then they turned their trained (and creative) eyes and lenses toward the unplanned moments of the evening. Amanda and Eric provided us with intimate glimpses of the wedding and reception that we couldn’t possibly fully experience ourselves. They are awesome at nighttime photography. Love all of our photos. Our entire experience was positive, they helped to create wonderful memories that we will treasure for the rest of our lives.

Megan Sent on 05/08/2016

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Amanda and Eric were absolutely wonderful to work with, the two of them have such a great dynamic together!

During our meetings, they were extremely patient, answered all our questions and designed a well-organized plan for the day of photos. On the day of the wedding, they were very efficient with getting the family and bridal party photos completed, which was great considering how many people they were working with at that point. We loved the bride and groom photos they took; Amanda and Eric just have so many ideas and can work/adapt to the environment they're in. We were also glad that they made every effort to capture every moment of our reception!

The turnaround time on the photos was remarkable as well! We received them just a few days after the wedding, and we (along with our friends and family) were extremely happy with how they turned out. Overall, Amanda and Eric were awesome, and if we had to do it all over again they would definitely be our first choice for photographers.

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Amanda and Eric were great! They were incredibly down to earth, organized and easy to work with. We absolutely love our photos! They were also the only vendor we spoke with who let us have digital copies at no extra charge -- we also really like how our friends/family could download or purchase our photos from their website. Good people all around.

Tammie Sent on 04/28/2016

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As a wedding professional I have worked with Eric and Amanda at many events and had a pleasure of seeing their amazing work. So when our own daughter got engaged in March of 2014 we already knew who to ask for the photography. One year and a few month later Eric and Amanda went above and beyond our expectations - they captured every amazing moment, just the right lighting, and most important their personality fit right in. I believe a photographer should make you feel comfortable and let you do what come natural - that's the best pictures. So when we sit down and look at her wedding book it's like reliving that day from start to finish. We couldn't have been more pleased with their work.

Lindy Sent on 04/27/2016

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Amanda and Eric were professional, friendly, and positive from start to finish. They were very accessible throughout the 8 months we worked together- often responding to emails within a few hours. We did both engagement and wedding photos with them. I said from the beginning that I wanted a lot of candid shots (versus corny posed pics) and they did a fantastic job of catching genuine moments as well as making the posed pictures look natural and not awkward. They did a great job of being where they needed to be to take pictures during our ceremony and reception while blending in with the crowd. I never felt like there was a camera shoved in my face or interrupting the festivities. The editing Amanda and Eric did was AMAZING. I am sure lots of time and effort went into the edits, as the photos were gorgeous, however they did not look "edited" at all, like some vendors photos do. Our family and friends went on and on about how beautiful our pictures were for months following our wedding. Working with Amanda and Eric felt as relaxed as being with friends who happen to be top quality professionals. I have literally no complaints about working with them and highly recommend them to any and all couples!

Patrick Sent on 04/27/2016

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Amanda and Eric were extremely friendly, easy to work with, and great at what they do.

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Amanda and Eric were so amazing to work with! We met them at a Bridal Show and they had to most adorable booth set up! I spent some time talking with Amanda and my husband spent time talking with Eric. After leaving the show we realized how awesome it was to have two photographers in one package! I ended up contacting them right away and we were able to set up a meeting in no time. Meeting with Amanda and Eric felt like spending time with old friends. They were so easy to talk to and joke around with. You could also tell how passionate they were about their work right off the bat. Amanda is very detail oriented and told us all about her checklists and questionnaires they have for clients and Eric was so eager to show us their previous work and ideas for our day. Nowadays you see so many photographers who are trying too hard to be artsy or who want to filter the photos like Instagram, but Amanda and Eric are a few of the good ones that are left! They are dedicated to developing their form and want to make sure all your needs are met every step of the way. Unfortunately our wedding day was freezing cold with arctic winds, so our formal photos had to happen fast... I remember at one point while we were walking from one photo spot to another I had to thank Amanda and Eric for being so good at their jobs! They were always so on top of everything! After the day was over I wasn't sure if we had gotten enough pictures though. I didn't have to wait very long... We got a sneak peek within DAYS!! I honestly couldn't believe the perfection that was the final product! Our formal pictures may have happened quickly, but Amanda and Eric somehow accomplished to photograph every single detail of our day! My friends and family told me my wedding photos are some of the best they've ever seen! I am so grateful to have these photos that I can cherish forever. THANK YOU Amanda and Eric!!!

User1956282 Sent on 12/07/2014

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Amanda was probably the most responsive vendor we had the pleasure of working with. She answered all of my questions, gave us words of wisdom, and helped us make the wedding so much more special. She was a true asset. Photographs were just beautiful and back to us within a week.

Katie Sent on 09/28/2014

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Amanda Dorian photography did a beautiful job! They were fantastic to work with and i would absolutely recommend them. Amanda and her husband are great to work with and take something totally awkward like engagement photos and make them fun.

Meg Sent on 09/24/2014

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From the very beginning of the wedding planning process we knew photography would be one of the most important elements of our day as years later these pictures would be our tangible evidence/memories of our wonderful day. This being said we searched long and hard for a photographer that could capture our style and we felt comfortable with. After sitting down and interviewing several, we met with Amanda and her husband and we knew right from that moment that she was perfect for our wedding. Not only is she very thorough and professional but also extremely talented and dedicated to her work. She was excellent to work with and captured our personalities perfectly in our engagement and wedding photos. We are extremely pleased with her work, not only the more posed shots but also the candid interactions she captured. Excellent at what she does and very creative style of shooting. We highly recommend her!! Thank you Amanda!

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We got our pictures back SO FAST

User1777806 Sent on 08/23/2014

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Amanda and Eric were amazing. They made our special day stress free. We met with a handful of photographers, but Amanda and Eric made us feel comfortable and at ease with the whole process. If you want a photographer team who really is there for you, go with Amanda and Eric!

Robert Sent on 03/20/2014

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No one else could have captured the moment better than them. The photos were beautiful, and we had a link to them within just a few days. They were so personable and wonderful to work with. We could not have dreamed of a better fit for our photography needs.

Carrie Sent on 11/13/2013

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Having Amanda and Eric photograph our wedding was one of the best decisions we made when planning our day. They were professional, wrangling our large (and disorderly) families for all the group shots. They were flexible and worked off our schedule, but still gently guided us to make sure we got every shot we wanted. They were totally stress-free, and you can tell that they love what they do. On top of all that, our photos are absolutely beautiful! We have never looked better, and as nervous as we both were, they still found a way to capture who we really are. I seriously cannot recommend them highly enough!

Colton Sent on 11/09/2013

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We had Amanda and her husband Eric shooting for us all day, and the results were fantastic. When we were still choosing our photographer, they drove an hour to meet us halfway at a coffee shop, just to chat! Amanda responded to emails faster than any of our other vendors, even for small questions, and kept us on track with deadline reminders and a supremely helpful survey for organizing our thoughts and plans. They stayed flexible as we flip-flopped on details: less than two weeks in advance, we requested extended hours, and they said no problem! On the big day, Amanda was not just punctual but early to the ladies' getting-ready site where she fit right into the fun environment without being intrusive, while Eric headed straight to our reception venue to get setting pictures there before driving to our church. Down to earth and low maintenance, Amanda was a joy to work with. And to answer your most important question: she is dedicated to her art, so the photos are stunning and capture every feeling and moment from our wedding.

Chelsea Sent on 11/09/2013

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Amanda was such a pleasure to work with! Not only are the pictures flawless, she managed to efficiently work with my entire family so that the group photos went quickly! Everyone keeps taking about how the photos should be in magazines: I agree! Perfect!

Anna Sent on 11/06/2013

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Amanda is an amazing photographer. The way she catches little details so effortlessly leads to gorgeous photos and a great experience. Her and her husband Eric are a great team and make the photos go so smoothly which is one less worry on the wedding day. I would highly recommend Amanda Dorian Photography to anyone, she truly makes your wedding day special!

Patti Sent on 10/29/2013

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Amanda and her husband were INCREDIBLE!! They were easy to work with (I actually booked them from Nashville, so only met them the day of the wedding), professional, took amazing photos, and had them all edited and available online within 6 days of my wedding. My favorite part of working with them was that after the formal portraits, I almost never saw them! They were very unobtrusive, yet in looking through my photographs, there's nothing they missed! I don't know where they were hiding, but they did a fantastic job (I've been to several weddings where the photographer is in the middle of the aisle or the dance floor and telling couples to kiss again after cutting the cake and that was NOT what I wanted, so I was very pleased with the service I got!)

Keli Sent on 09/11/2013

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Amanda is amazing! She is so sweet and very professional. She was always available via email or phone and was so easy to work with. She took some beautiful photos for my engagement session and did an awesome job at my wedding. I couldn't be happier with my finished photos and wouldn't think twice about who to use if I ever needed a professional photographer again. You can't go wrong with this girl!

Mindy Sent on 08/06/2013

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Amanda was PHENOMENAL!!! Having a out of state wedding (I live in FL, married in VA) there were a lot of extra stresses, but my photography was not one of them. Amanda was open to all of my suggestions and concerns. She went out of her way to meet and emails. She made me and my husband feel comfortable while taking the pictures, which is huge since he HATES "organized" pictures, and she also captured those "once in a lifetime" moments beautifully. From day 1 of choosing her to be my wedding photographer I was confident everything was going to be fantastic.

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I LOVED working with Amanda and her husband. They were a great team and took amazing pictures! They were so easy and comfortable to work with and were never obtrusive during our day. I can't wait to have another big event where I need photographers so that I can use her again. She was completely professional and excited about being there for us. She also returned our pictures super quickly and our family loves being able to get on the website to see all the pictures for themselves. Thank you so much!

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Amanda is amazing! My husband and I felt like we clicked with them during our first meeting. Her husband assists her on the wedding day. They were so unobtrusive - I forgot they were there almost the entire time and was really able to enjoy the whole day. During family, bridal party, and couple photos, she made us feel comfortable and was flexible. Most importantly, the photos turned out beautiful! Everyone has complimented me on them and I can't wait to see our album!

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Amanda Dorian photography will not disappoint! Our photographer cancelled on us 3 months before our wedding because she had double booked our wedding date. We found Amanda on a message board and she was responsive and accessible to all of our needs and wishes.

She was prompt for our meetings and on the day of. She was super helpful and had a graceful way of herding family for group photos. As she promised, she was efficient and unobtrusive during the ceremony and reception. Not to mention, her quality of work is phenomenal.

I recommend Amanda to anyone who is looking for quality photos and a top notch photographer on their big day!

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Amanda shot both our engagement and our wedding pictures! She did a fantastic job with both! We were so pleased with how they came out! She was also really easy to work with. My husband usually gets really camera shy, but Amanda was able to loosen him up and make him feel comfortable!

Kathleen Sent on 08/08/2012

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My husband and I planned our entire wedding ourselves and if there is one decision that was perfect it was our choice of photographer.

I was one of those brides that was detail orientated to the point of obsession and Amanda's responsiveness, professionalism and calm manner soothed even my Type A, panicky self. Her willingness to "meet" us multiple times was fantastic - we had one in person meeting, two phone consults and several email conversations - and really gave me a ton of confidence that our wedding photography was being handled by a true professional.

On the day of our wedding Amanda was the first there and, literally, the last to leave - taking the last photo while walking behind us as we left the venue. Throughout the day she was there, but never intrusive. It was amazing how she popped up for every moment - both big and small - that we wanted documented, especially when you consider that we were wed at a huge outdoor venue. She was unobtrusive while my girls and I got ready but yet totally in the moment with us - so much so that she helped me pick my lipstick color by giving me feedback on how it "read" for the camera! During the ceremony I didn't see her once and yet every emotion, every vital moment was captured beautifully. The formal portraits after the ceremony were quick, easy, fun and wonderful - even with a fussy toddler, several teenagers and my elderly grandmother involved. And the reception? Wow! She captured the fun, the emotion, and the details perfectly.

After the wedding Amanda continued to amaze us. She had a wonderful photo preview ready for us just days after our wedding, all of our images via email within a week and disks with all of our images were delivered to our home before the month was up. Yeah, you read it right - all of our amazing images were in our hands within three weeks. It doesn't get any better than that!

I whole-heartedly recommend Amanda - she's amazing!

Sarah Sent on 03/31/2012

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Amanda did a fantastic job at our wedding. Everyone in attendance was impressed with her in general, but specifically her professionalism, attentiont o detail, humor, and ability to corral our rowdy masses. We're so glad we chose her as our photographer, we couldn't be happier about our decision.

Marissa Sent on 02/13/2012

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We found Amanda's website just six weeks before our wedding - and met with her shortly thereafter. My husband and I enjoyed meeting with her, and just got a great vibe. On the wedding day, Amanda was awesome -- she has a wonderful, artistic vibe and took amazing shots of our entire event. We thought Amanda was super-easy and fun to work with -- reacting flexibly to changes in our plans, and coming up with creative photo shots at multiple locations. We highly recommend her services!

Sonya Sent on 12/20/2011

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Amanda was absolutely wonderful. There's not a thing I would have changed: she's a really sweet, warm person and managed to be simultaneously unobtrusive and a fun, relaxing presence throughout the day. She was professional, responsive, and punctual, and we felt like we could rely on her 100%. She was also willing to work with us to come up with a custom package to work with our budget--hallelujah! Most importantly, our pictures are gorgeous. She does a fantastic job of framing shots and capturing people at their best without looking contrived or posed. Our photos look like we paid 3-4x what we did. I recommend her unreservedly, whether you're in the Richmond area or not.

Emily Sent on 12/19/2011

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Friendly amd proffesional , she did an amazing job!!

Michelle Sent on 09/10/2011

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Amanda was amazing! There is no way I could give her anything less than a perfect score. Since the first time I spoke with her, I knew I was making the right choice making her my wedding photographer. She was constantly professional, extremely helpful, and made my husband and I feel comfortable during all our shoots.

Amanda is incredibly nice and very intuitive. She was never in the way, but somehow got all the good shots! We loved getting to meet her and I was sad to see our time together end. Our photos are extremely professional, I would hire her again for any occasion!

Erin Sent on 08/30/2011

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I loved all my vendors, and Amanda was the best vendor I had. She was friendly and helpful before the event, and then everyone was impressed the day of. Both my mother and mother-in-law thought she was amazing! During the formal pictures she was friendly and organized - during the ceremony and reception she was unobtrusive and still managed to get so many great images. She has a great ability to get candid shots, especially great portriats of faces.

And then after, she put up a preview within a week (because you know you want to see those shots!!) and then got the full DVD to me shortly after. As I put together my album I wanted a couple shots with small changes, and got them without a problem. I'm even getting the shot of our ceremony venue on a canvas as art.

I cannot recommend her enough!

Stephanie Sent on 08/29/2011

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OMG! I wish I could give Amanda more than just 5 stars. I loved her work from the first moment I explored her galleries. She actually reminded me of a friend of mine from back home who does child & family photography. Amanda was such a doll and so awesome to work with. She brought her hubby along since it was an out of town wedding and he was soo great to work with as well. Amanda really helped us relax. She went above and beyond her call of duty. She even helped me get a spot out of my dress that appeared out of nowhere! She captured so many sweet candid shots (which I love!) They had me laughing and teary eyed. I feel like I'm reliving the day while looking through them. The formal pictures turned out really nice as well and not one of them look stiff or too posed. We are having a hard time deciding which shots we love the best because we love all of them! As far as value, you will definitely get a deal with Amanda Dorian Photography. Plus, you get the rights to ALL of your images!! That was a big selling point for my hubby - getting all of the digital files. If you are thinking about hiring her, do not hesitate any longer. You will not be disappointed. Her work speaks for itself, but I just wanted to share my thoughts. Thanks again Amanda and Eric!! You guys rock!!! =)

E Sent on 08/23/2011

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Amanda was a pleasure to work with, and her photos rival those of competitors charging 2-4x more! It was easy to book the package that we wanted, Amanda got all of the photos we requested (even with some elusive subjects!), and we got our hi-res photo DVD back within 2 weeks of our wedding, during 'busy season.' Highly recommended!!

Angel Sent on 08/22/2011

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Amanda was simply amazing to work with. She has an eye for details like no other person we have ever seen and we are hobby photographers. She always answered emails quickly and during our shoots she never shot down any of our requests. We had ideas and she tied them into her own style and ideas. We would recommend her any day of the week. She was like family and blended right in with everyone.

Erin Sent on 08/30/2010

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Amanda Dorian did a great job photographing my wedding. She captured my guests and the wedding party exactly as they are. I was almost unaware of her presence during both the wedding and the reception. Every picture I received was absolutely perfect. Even the snafus of the day were captured so beautifully that I will cherish those pictures as much as the "perfect" moments.

Joanna Sent on 06/29/2016

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Amanda and Eric were absolutely wonderful. We were planning an out-of-town wedding, and they took the time to get to know us beforehand through emails and phone calls. They were so attentive to what we wanted and worked to accommodate our vision of the wedding and the photography. When we finally met them in person on the big day, it was like meeting old friends! Amanda and Eric share and amazing eye for detail and for the little personal moments and humor you definitely want to remember about your wedding. Here are some awesome things about our experience:

o They work with you to plan out beforehand what kinds of - and who will be in - formal pictures. This was one of those things we wouldn't have though of, but that helped sooo much when it came to getting everyone together for photos.
o Their experience really shows: They are super-organized, and great about moving smoothly from one photography event to the next. They recommended things we hadn't though of, but weren't pushy about any of it.
o Their photograph the things you want, but without it being cliche. Maybe I'm just biased here, but the shots they did of our wedding rings were breathtaking and were unlike any I've ever seen before (and I have an expansive wedding board on Pinterest, haha!). There was even a shot of the reception through a window; everyone who sees it comments on how cool that shot is! You know these are creative folks!
o They're fast! I know this may not be the case every time, but we received a few edited pictures for preview the very same night.
o The online gallery is awesome. It's easy to navigate and is available online longer than any other photographers' galleries I've heard of. It can be password protected, too.
o The pictures are beautiful! Period.

If we had it all to do over again, we'd definitely go with Amanda and Eric. They are such genuine, wonderfully talented people! We were so fortunate to get to work with them!

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I know everyone always says their photographers were the "best"...but seriously Amanda and Eric ARE the best!!! My husband and I planned the majority of our Virginia wedding from Houston, Texas. Planning meetings and booking vendors was difficult, but Amanda and Eric made the meetings and ultimately the decision of which photographer to go with so simple. So, you may be asking why you should book them for your wedding?...1. Husband and wife team. When looking for a photographer I knew I wanted two photographers. My husband didn't understand that, until he saw the pictures! When you book Amanda and Eric they are literally able to be in two places at once! She was with me while I finished getting ready, and Eric was with my husband. They were able to get so many angles of the ceremony and reception. Seriously, that alone should be enough for you to book! 2. Professionalism. I never felt like I was a business deal. Amanda and Eric are so welcoming and fun! Their comfort level with each other radiates to all around them and that always made me so comfortable to be with them. 3. Communication. I never had to wait more than 8 hours to hear back from them, and when you are a stressed out bride that is reassuring. (Our primary method of communication was email) 4. The gallery that is put together with all of the photos is AMAZING! The attention to detail in the pictures, the emotions captured, and the memories I will have forever because of Amanda and Eric is truly something I can not thank them enough for! Do not look any further for an amazing husband and wife team!

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Amanda and her husband provided us with beautiful engagement and wedding photos. They were both a pleasure to work with-I'd highly recommend her! If any three words can sum up Amanda, it's quick, quality and professional.

-Regarding quick...She is always so prompt when responding to emails/calls, which is something that I so valued in a vendor. Additionally, her editing turn-around is so fast! We saw a picture from our wedding the next day and had the rest of the edited photos within a week! We've also had the pleasure of ordering smaller parent albums and a larger album for ourselves through Amanda. She did a really nice job putting the photos together in a cohesive, creative layout. The albums are beautiful and made nice gifts for our parents.

-As for the quality of her work-it speaks for itself. Amanda is great to work with and is nothing short of a professional, whether you're one-on-one or during the reception. She captured beautiful pictures but wasn't in the way during the ceremony/reception. The photographs she took are beautiful-we received (and still do) many compliments on them!

Annelise Sent on 05/17/2011

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I am so glad Amanda shot our wedding. Leading up to the wedding, she was quick to respond to all my e-mails (less than 12 hours normally) and was pro-active in contacting me just enough for me to feel comfortable that she was on top of it, but not too much to make me feel she was disorganized or needed hand-holding. This was a huge blessing because of the stress other vendors caused by either their constant or non-existent contact with me. She also got our pictures to us by the time we were back from our honeymoon!

She was also so easy to work with, not just in terms of arranging a day and place to meet initially, or the hours she would work, but when she was taking the pictures it was a breeze. We had a list of the portraits we wanted and she got them quickly so that we had more time to spend with guests. She did not micromanage our postures/poses so that everyone felt self-conscious and awkward, and it turned out to make some really natural, happy pictures.

I'm also really happy with the quality of her photos. She had to work under a lot of restrictions because of our church's guidelines (i.e. no flash, cannot approach the altar, etc). But she came out with great pictures anyway of all the moments I wanted her to capture. She was also great at capturing candid moments.

I marked a 4.5 on quality because there are some minor places for improvement with some of the photos but nothing persistent or glaring.

Tessa Sent on 09/11/2010

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Amanda was wonderful to work with. She was very flexible and helpful. She is new to wedding photography, so she did not tell us what to do or how to pose as much as we would have liked, but her photos always come out beautiful. We are so glad we chose her over anyone else we interviewed. She has a great personality that is sure to fit in with anyone. I look forward to working with her again at any future events.

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