Amanda Reich Photography (2025)

08/09/2025

A sweet baby is just what the doctor ordered and a full family waiting to love!

It's been a crazy few weeks and this sweet angel made her debut on Labor Day and was welcomed into a home of family that is ready to love her dearly. Her brother can't get enough and it's the sweetest thing. To watch people have babies and parent them is one of many of the sweetest blessings of my job. To watch them love, support and encourage each other, but also become a family is a gift for the soul. I'll get to see brother in a few short weeks when I photograph his school. Another gift that is one I love every year. I can't wait!

You guys have raised a precious little boy and I am so excited for you as you begin this journey with sweet B! Welcome to being a family of 4 and so many blessings that are ahead!

19/08/2025

No matter if it is maternity, seniors ready for their world that's wide open, the blessing of a new baby that has everybody's attention or family pictures that capture the stage you are in and about to embark on, they all matter. It's all a moment that comes so fast and yet lingers sometimes like it will be here forever and then is gone in a blink of an eye.

I've had the honor of being some families photographer from the beginning and it doesn't go unnoticed. 18 years of doing this. I don't know how much longer God has me here, but it truly is a bucket filled gift to know I was chosen..by you...to be the one to capture your family. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for letting me be that person for your family.

Here's a quick dump of some of my sessions. I say I am going to do better and every season and for different reasons I let it be the last thing that I follow through with. I need to do better. It's just hard to choose a single one from each session and so I put it off. enough of this... here's the reason I am here posting.

New babies being anticipated is one of the biggest blessings. There's so much to anticipate that's new. Life as you know it will never be the same, but in such a good way. I love the anticipation...it's full of warm fuzzies!

Much is the same with newborns. It's new beginnings. It's dreams of the future for them. It's wants for big things. For some it's an answer to prayers for a longing to be able to hold a baby that they get to call theirs...it's a season full of snuggles!

With seniors, it's a new slate. It's the excitement of new everything if you choose it. New beginnings with new friends and new adventures of learning to live. The gift as parents is watching all you've taught them become reality and realize they really do turn out to be amazing adults with a couple of bumps along the way just like you did. They are on their way to being their own person and while that has some grief for parents as this stage ends, it also has a lot of excitement for what's to come....hug them often!

Littles....what can I say? They are exhausting, but goodness are they a gift. They can light up your day as quickly as try to tell you who's boss. I would do anything to go back for some more snuggles and just breathe it in....Make time for them!

Life...It's fragile. It's only for a moment. It comes and goes so quickly. As precious as the newborn stage is, it's also a reminder that they don't stay little forever and grow up. They then have their own families. You pray for time. You pray for memories to be made. You pray for hope. Along the way, you make the most of them because tomorrow isn't a guarantee. That's why pictures matter. That's why how you value your time matters. That's why you matter....Tell your people they matter to you!

Make the time. Take the pictures. Tell your people they matter and soak up the little things. We are only here for a little while and every day matters.

I can't tell you how valuable pictures are. Thanks for giving me a chance to take them. Thanks for giving me the gift of photographing yours. Thanks for choosing me when you don't have to!

I have a few mini dates open in Sept. and 1 weekend date for fall if you are waiting to get in.

Enjoy the moments!

24/07/2025

IT’S TIME………They are ready, are you?

Life is flying. We are almost done with July. What in the world? I feel like summer just started. It’s that time of year when the calendar starts from scratch and fills in about a week. It’s always crazy to me. I’ve gone through my list and contacted and confirmed those that told me, “put me on your list.” If you haven’t heard from me and you want pictures, contact me, comment, alert me. Let’s look at the calendar. I don’t have a lot of weekend dates left. Fall is around the corner I am looking forward to it!

For the month of August, minis are on the table. If you would rather have a mini session, let’s touch base.

05/07/2025

-🥹I truly am humbled. This made my heart full in a hard. You filled it up. Waiting for 2 people to pay that just finished it. I didn’t even know if I would be able to fill it in a week. Less that 24 hours later. I’m headed to church, but will do a live post with the winner later today. ❤️

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I need some good in this weekend and what better way then to give others a gift. ❤️

Life is precious. This season many are focused on the gift of life for different reasons. Our family was reminded, while watching the tragedy unfold yesterday of just how strong and fast water can take over that pictures are a true gift. Human life is a gift and we should treasure every moment we have.

While that was unfolding we lost our first horse. Colt’s first big purchase of his own. We gave him a new life. One full of love from different people and places. We gave him everything we had this week. He was doing good until he wasn’t. While we had plans to celebrate July 4th, things took a turn. All I could think last night while processing everything about a day is how thankful I have pictures. How I hoped those families had pictures. How thankful the gift of pictures is. They truly are priceless once you don’t have a chance to take them anymore. I still feel like I needed more. There are memories as you look at pictures.

I’ve been toying with the option of a session for awhile and this was the gut punch I needed. I want others to have pictures. Not everybody can afford a full session and I don’t want that to stop someone or maybe you need a kick to schedule one. Here’s your chance to have an opportunity for a gift of a price…
-1 full session (hr-hr and a half)
-75 plus edited pictures in a gallery and then delivered on a memory card -15 of your favorites in 4 x 6 or 5 x 7 in print so you know how they should look.
-$700 value
-$25 a spot and once filled I will live draw.
1. Stevani Crowley
2. Haley Caso
3. Melissa Williams
4. Lauren Parsons
5. Kristi McIntyre
6.Callie Howard
7. Lauren Parsons
8. April Bass
9. Nicole Guilbeaux
10. April Bass
11. Sarah Castor
12. Megan Sorrell
13. Kristi McIntyre
14. Lauren Parsons
15. Jeannie Hurn
16.Karen Odom
17. Mikela Pettigrew
18. Elizabeth Stevenson
19. Suzanne York
20. Callie Howard
21. Brandi McDaniel
22.Karen Odom
23. April Bass
24. Nicole Guilbeaux
25. Haley Caso
26. Brandy Pena
27. Nicole Pitz
Once you’ve picked your spot, comment and then message or text me for payment so I make sure we don’t double book. I’m excited to give you this gift.

27/06/2025

I hope summer is full of blessings for you. I hope it’s bringing reminders of the blessings we have in every day whether it’s visiting family, taking a vacation, paying bills, loving your fur babies, or just having time to breath and enjoy those around you.

Can you believe we are almost to July already? I know it’s hot, but it’s here ready or not. July begins the beginning of scheduling for fall for me. I have a list started. If you want to be on that list, now is a good time to let me know.

In the meantime, I am also going to set aside middle of July until middle of August for mini sessions. People are always asking. Here’s your chance!! If that’s an interest, now’s the time to contact me. Short, sweet and late in the evenings so the heat isn’t unbearable.

I have some other things in the works as I start to prepare for this next year of scheduling. It’s always a gift when you choose me and part of that is giving back to those that keep coming back. I can’t do this without you.

All that to say, if you are interested in pictures in the future, let me know so next week when I start, I know to contact you.

06/06/2025

This one came into our FFA world before she was married. She quickly became a DuBose after that and they saw something in my kiddo to give him a chance with their favorite 4 legged girl his senior year. I’ll forever be grateful for the gift of them believing in him to turn loose Diva and entrust him with caring for her and showing her his senior year. They were a good pair.

Now Diva is in a field having babies and this duo are welcoming (already welcomed) their first 2 legged blessing. They actually are enjoying life with her already since these were taken. I must say she’s a cutie!

Watching them love their animals told me long ago how great they were going to be as parents. I’m excited to see them love their little blessing and create treasured memories of her showing. The best is to come I have a feeling! ❤️ Congrats you 2 and thankful for your friendship over the years!

06/06/2025

Summer months mean slower season for me by choice, but also because everybody is everywhere and it's HOT! I throw in a few because I miss it, but it's slower. That means over the next few weeks or so I get to play catch up from Dec. Yes, I am that far behind in posting.

This guy has now graduated and is working on doing adulting things. I love that I get to photograph all types of kiddos with all kinds of gifts. I get to see so many with new ideas and bright adventures ahead. I also get to see those that just don't quite know yet and that's ok too. Some people fall into the perfect place with no idea what they want to do.

Golf is a sport that can be used at any stage in life and for so many good things. So many deals are made on the golf course. You can do it as long as your body will allow. There are many great conversations made there too. This guy decided he wanted to take up the knowledge and learn to play. I love that about him. It doesn't matter how old we are, it's always great to find things to try and learn. His mom is great at leading the way in that!

He also has a gift of a dad that is extremely knowledgeable in computers and when that happens you also have the opportunity to learn and build your own computer. It was pretty cool I must say. Yes, they brought the computer set up to the session and I got to learn all about it. L's dad has helped me out a time or 2 with the computer world so I know he'll be doing big things in that world for himself or someone else in no time.

College or what you choose to do after high school has such a wide range of opportunities. L has already got his foot in the door and doesn't even realize it with the knowledge he's learned of building his own set up, even if it is to play the world of video games and just enjoy right now.

This world of photography is so fun. It brings all shapes, sizes and personalities and it's so fun to see how all plan to use or enjoy what they are doing. L, keep trying new things, searching for the right things and doing the best at what you do as you continue to learn what's the best place for you to fall as you take on this adult life!

05/06/2025

It’s delivery day! Just a reminder that although I don’t post often, life is still full of making memories for others. I treasure it and love what I do. Thanks for choosing me! I need to do better posting.

Planning to do some minis this summer to beat the heat. If you are interested reach out.

My list has started for fall. If you want to be on it and aren’t sure if you are, reach out. There might be a discount waiting if you book early.

10/04/2025

I have pretty much stopped posting on social media regularly. Honestly, I am not even sure people see it anymore and it's time consuming where I can use my time in other ways that is valuable for customers UNLESS someone asks me to specifically. If that's a request, I don't mind at all. I will do big dumps of sessions when things are slow and I think about it just so you know I am still here, still love this and still love the people that let me be a part of their world.

Mom specifically asked for a sneak so I am on it.

This is #4 of 5. I have watched up close and also far away as each kiddo became part of this world and spread their wings through the years in different stages. I have been lucky to photograph different stages and the 3 that have finished high school. This one is right around the corner. I can't believe this one is ready. I still see him as the little kid that is stuck in my head from years ago. When there are 5 siblings, they are all different and unique. I remember K would eat, sleep and breath his time at his grandparents house and now he's headed to college. He's always been one that entertains himself living the life of brothers and late nights at the baseball field. He's kind. He's loved tennis from a young age and earned his letterman jacket doing it. He loves gaming in his free time and he's not afraid to tell his mom he loves her when I ask him to. I make every teenager do that just because mom's need to hear it from them sometimes and it's my chance to let it happen. :)

There are sessions that I value every day, but some truly take my breath away. If I ran into K, I never would have recognized him. He's changed and matured so much, but you definitely can tell he's a Donovan party of 5 sibling. It always fascinates me that 5 kids can be born from the same mom and dad and yet they all have their own looks and personalities. This guy is headed to college and I won't lie that makes me feel really old.

K, you have some incredible strengths God has given you. You are gifted with some qualities no one else has and I can't wait to see how he uses you for the future. Go make your own path and be the best you. I don't know if the Bobcats are ready for you, but I know you'll leave your mark.

27/01/2025

It's been awhile. I am still here doing what I love, but not posting as often. I caught up some with some posts around Christmas and am back to post a few more just to show I am still here. ;)

Seniors... They are gearing up for their last semester of high school years. Parents are realizing this is the end of this stage and the new one is fast approaching. The anticipation and excitement I felt in one hand at this age and the uneasiness in another. The gift this generation has of social media and being able to see from their bed what a collage campus looks like and a lot of the ends and outs is something they don't realize is a gift. Some are still completely clueless of what they want to do and others have it all planned out. Wherever you are, it's ok. I have had some of the best seniors to photograph (along with their 4 legged buddies sometimes) over the years and this years are no different. I 've had the gift of photographing siblings of some and some are giving me the chance for the first time. That's an honor. Whether it's flying airplanes, teaching, nursing, welding, engineering...you have a gift to bring to what you choose. You made the choice to go the direction you did for a reason and you bring something special wherever you end up. Don't forget you have some great qualities. If you need me to remind you, come find me because I will!

Families.....it's one of my favorites to see them bond, grow up, change, add to. It's also a reality that sometimes, you lose some. It's the biggest gift you can give someone. Shameless plug, but gift cards are one of the best gifts to give a family or a parent. You'll never have enough pictures and you'll never regret the ones you have. I speak from experience both personally and watching others be so thankful. People change and time gets away. Kids grow up. People get added to the original core. Make it happen! It's a gift you give yourself without even knowing it sometimes.

Thanks for trusting me all these years and in the future too. I don't get on here much to post and I will try to be more consistent, but also realize that this is not what fills my cup. It's the happy families that I get to spend time with, but then come back year after year say they are still so thankful.

06/01/2025

It's been awhile and it's been great! I have been busy capturing precious faces and sweet families and kids, I mean adults, ready for the world and some with masters that are really ready!

I get to capture families and life because people put trust in me. Some over and over and my heart skips a beat in awwwww every time someone does. There is a photographer on every corner these days and even after 17 years of doing this, I still wonder every day is this what God has for me tomorrow. I'll keep showing up as long as he keeps sending you.

It's a new year so what better way to share it and celebrate it then some of the sessions I have taken since this summer. I haven't shared them all and I will as I can. I use to do this first and I loved every minute about talking about all the great things about the people I was photographing that day, but playing the algorithm game I just can't keep trying to do. That's not why I do what I do. I've said before this is the part of my job I hate the most, besides collecting money. I do it because i love meeting, chatting, capturing, speaking life into the person(s) on the other side so that some day they realize looking back the value in what they have, are and have beside them along the way. That they are special because of who they are and who they surround themselves with.

With that said....Here's some of 2024 and when I have more time to sit and put together the rest I will do so because I truly am thankful for you, for your life that you share with me, and for the gift God continues to show me I am suppose to do.

Happy 2025 and blessings and memories captured this year!

06/08/2024

Happy August! I hope you have had a summer that played out exactly like you needed it to whether it was doing nothing except laying around and enjoying relaxing or going and doing all the things you could.

I’ve had several contact me before summer and more recently regarding getting on my calendar. I plan to start working down the list in the next few days and next week.

I also may have an option for mini sessions possibly end of this month or beginning of Sept. If you are interested in those reach out.

This season of weather has been crazy and I feel like that’s been a recording I should have every year these days. Hopefully there’s some cooler weather and gorgeous sunshine in our future this fall!

All that to say, let me know if you aren’t on my list and want to be or have questions.

As always! Take the pictures or find someone to do it. There are so many photographers locally these days. Time isn’t guaranteed and you’ll regret what you don’t have!

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