Business Details
Award-Winning Wedding & Portrait Photography in Lodi, CA
I am the founder and lead photographer behind Amanda Collins Photography, a business born from my passion for capturing life's most meaningful moments. My journey began in high school when I joined the yearbook team, sparking a lifelong dedication to photography. Over 12 years in the wedding industry, I have documented diverse celebrations worldwide, honing my craft to deliver timeless, emotionally resonant imagery. My work prioritizes natural light, candid storytelling, and creating an environment where clients feel relaxed and authentic. As a mother of two and graduate student in clinical psychology, I bring empathy and attentiveness to every session, ensuring couples feel understood and celebrated.Our studio offers full-day wedding coverage, engagement sessions, and custom albums, with a commitment to swift turnaround times and personalized service. Based in Lodi, California, we serve Northern and Southern California and are available for global travel. Our approach blends artistic vision with technical expertise, ensuring clients receive heirloom-quality photographs that preserve their story for generations.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Portrait Sessions
Custom Albums
Travel Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 12+ years of experience in wedding photography with a focus on emotional storytelling.
- Our team combines mastery of natural light with efficient, unobtrusive coverage of events.
- We provide personalized service, including engagement sessions and custom albums.
- Clients receive online sneak peeks within one week and full galleries within four weeks.
- Available for global travel while maintaining deep local expertise in California venues.
What people say
Amazing artist
Master of light
Captured romance
Quick turnaround
Highly recommended
Services
Wedding Photography
Full-day wedding coverage begins three hours before the ceremony and continues through the last dance or exit. Each session includes an assistant photographer for comprehensive documentation, ensuring no moment is missed. Online previews are delivered within one week, with the complete edited gallery ready within four weeks. This service focuses on candid storytelling and natural lighting to create timeless heirloom images.
Engagement Sessions
Pre-wedding portrait sessions capture couples in romantic, relaxed settings to document their unique relationship. These sessions provide practice for natural posing during the wedding day while creating keepsake images for invitations or displays. Flexible location options and guidance on wardrobe and timing ensure a stress-free experience tailored to the couple's personal style.
Custom Albums
Heirloom-quality printed albums designed to showcase the most meaningful images from a couple's wedding day. Professionally curated layouts combine artistic composition with durable materials for lasting preservation. Albums are available as add-ons to any photography package, with customization options for cover materials, page counts, and design elements.
Travel Services
Global travel availability for weddings and portrait sessions in unique locations worldwide. Local knowledge and logistics expertise ensure smooth coordination for destination events. Travel fees are calculated based on specific requirements, with additional planning support provided to accommodate couples' schedules and venue needs.
Portrait Sessions
Personalized portrait experiences for individuals and families seeking professional imagery beyond weddings. Sessions emphasize natural expressions and flattering lighting tailored to the subject's personality. Ideal for headshots, family milestones, or personal branding, with optional location scouting and styling guidance included in the service.
People
Amanda Collins
Lead Photographer & Founder
Amanda Collins is the founder and creative force behind the studio, with over 12 years of experience documenting weddings and portraits. Her photography journey began in high school, evolving from yearbook contributor to internationally recognized artist. As a mother of two and graduate psychology student, she combines technical mastery with emotional intelligence to create meaningful, authentic imagery for her clients.
Questions
What services do you offer for weddings?
The 2025 Wedding Experience includes full-day coverage starting three hours before the ceremony, an assistant photographer, online sneak peek within one week, and a complete digital gallery within four weeks.
How far in advance should I book your services?
We recommend booking 8-12 months in advance for local weddings and earlier for destination events. Only 8 weddings are accepted annually to ensure personalized attention.
Do you provide engagement session options?
Yes, engagement sessions are available as add-ons with all wedding packages. These pre-wedding shoots help couples get comfortable in front of the camera while creating memorable keepsake images.
What is included in the $4900 wedding investment?
The base package includes 12+ hours of coverage, assistant photographer, online preview, and full digital gallery. Custom albums and additional services can be added on request.
Are you available for destination weddings?
Yes, we offer global travel services for weddings. Travel fees are calculated based on specific destination requirements while maintaining the same quality of service.
How long does it take to receive finished photos?
Clients receive an online sneak peek within one week of their wedding, with the complete edited digital gallery delivered within four weeks of the event date.
Reviews (5)
Lauren Hillman
Jul 28, 2021
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Amanda is the best!! She and her husband Chandler took the most beautiful wedding photos for us (I can't stop staring at them)! She also took our engagement photos which turned out so dreamy. Everyone at our wedding was raving about how nice, sweet, helpful and fun Amanda and Chandler were. They felt like a part of the bridal party and made everyone feel comfortable and at ease. Her talent is beyond words, and the way she captures the light and gorgeous details is unmatched! We could not have asked for better photos and I highly recommend booking her for your wedding!!
Shelby Bustos
Nov 07, 2019
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Terrible service, do NOT ever purchase a gift certificate, once she has the money she puts forth zero effort to schedule an appointment. I have been trying get something on the books since October, it is now MARCH. It takes at least 2-3 messages days apart for her to check her schedule you must follow up again a few times before she will reply with a date, when you do get and option or two they are for times and dates that you have already told her wont work. Fast forward to December, I get it is busy I told her I was ok to do January since she was booked up but She never replied and told
Jill Davies
May 06, 2019
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The most caring, sweetest person I know! Always willing to go the extra mile. Amanda and Chandler not only worked with us for our wedding, but Amanda also did a mini session for our maternity photos! Amazing work!
Brenda Wilkinson
Dec 11, 2014
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A close family of mine had gotten a portrait taken of them, which was horribly edited. Their faces and body's had been manipulated to the point were they don't even look like them. I was very dissatisfied with the lack of professional editing. I would never spend money for a session.
Jessica Sams
Nov 29, 2012
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Amanda is the BEST photographer we have ever had!!! She is wonderful! She knows how to catch the right angles and ALWAYS makes everyone in the picture look good. She listens to what you want and always gets it the way you want it! Shes always happy and upbeat. When I want pictures i go to her. Cant wait till the next session we have!
