Emily and Nolan chose a beautiful weekday for their intimate Washington DC wedding, beginning their day at golden hour at the Jefferson Memorial. The soft morning light cast a warm glow on their faces, setting the tone for a day that was equal parts joyful and unhurried. After capturing timeless portraits on the Memorial steps, […]

March 30, 2026

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If you ever fell in love with the movie “Father of the Bride” this wedding is for you. A classic backyard tent wedding is hands down one of my favorite types of weddings photograph for a variety of reasons including how intimate they feel. This private property was a little slice of unbelievable heaven. The […]

January 11, 2024

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November can be one of the trickiest months for engagement sessions in the Northern states. Luckily for Kirsten & Alec, you couldn’t ask for a more perfect evening! As always, I work closely with my couples to learn their passions and what kind of engagement session would work best for their style as a couple. […]

December 28, 2023

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Downtown Chicago Engagement Session When I met with Sophie & Theo they already had their heart set on having their engagement session highlight their life in Chicago. After all, Chicago is where they ended up building their life together and decidedly bought their first home. After connecting about locations and inspiration on what we wanted […]

September 14, 2023

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Minneapolis Engagement Session by Minneapolis Wedding Photographer – Amanda Nippoldt Photography Something I always challenge my clients to do is choosing something that is meaningful to their story for their engagement session. It can be a location, an activity, anything at all. Something that represents their relationship in this fleeting stage of life. I love […]

January 4, 2023

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Kaymi & Jaime and I connected over our connection to the Mayo Clinic. When we met, they shared with me their dreams of a sunny August day at the beautiful Mayowood Stone Barn where they would marry under their famous oak tree. But as most people know, Minnesota weather is unpredictable and this day ended […]

December 28, 2022

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Through an elevated, high-touch experience, I artfully transform candid moments into captivating stories as told through distinctive imagery. 

With over a decade of experience, my couples say I bring the refined eye of a creative partner and the unmistakable warmth of a dear friend.

Thoughtfully combining the gritty elegance of film photography with the crystal clarity of digital photography allows me to document memories in their most natural form. There’s beauty in simplicity.

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