Hello, I'm Amanda
Photographer
Hi, I’m Amanda Rowden - a proud wife, mom of three, nurse, and lifelong Haliburton County girl with a deep love for the outdoors and the community that raised me.
Caring for people has always been at the heart of who I am. Nursing taught me compassion, resilience, and how to sit with people in their most vulnerable moments. It also opened my eyes to the raw, unfiltered parts of life - the pain, the uncertainty, and the courage it takes to keep going.
Photography became my balance. My yin to nursing’s yang.
While my days in healthcare often bring me face-to-face with hardship, photography brings me back to the beauty of the world - the joy of newborns, the magic of weddings, and the quiet, honest moments that make life meaningful.
I’ve always been drawn to capturing real moments. The unposed, the emotional, the imperfectly perfect. I think it comes from my nursing background -being comfortable stepping into uncomfortable spaces, noticing the small details others might miss, and connecting with people exactly where they are. That ability to witness raw emotion translates directly into my work behind the camera.
Whether I’m caring for someone I love or photographing a milestone in their life, my purpose is the same:
to make people feel seen, supported, and cared for.
I’m grateful for every person who lets me into their world — whether for a moment, a milestone, or a memory that lasts forever.
My approach
My approach to photography is simple: make it fun, make it easy, and make it feel like you. I believe the best photos happen when people are relaxed, laughing, and genuinely enjoying the moment—not when they’re stiff or worried about how they look. I’ll guide you when needed, but I also leave room for real connection, playful chaos, and those in-between moments that tell the truest story. If we’re laughing together, we’re doing it right.
I care deeply about the experience as much as the final images. I’m not happy unless you are happy, and that’s why connection matters so much to me. It’s important that we’re a good match—when there’s trust, comfort, and mutual energy, the results speak for themselves. My goal is for you to walk away feeling seen, supported, and confident, knowing your photos reflect not just how you looked, but how it felt to be there.
Testimonials
We recently had our Christmas family pictures done and the entire experience was incredible.
Amanda was especially amazing with our two kids- sooooooooo patient, gentle, and never pushy. She took the time to talk with them, encourage them, and truly connect before even picking up her camera. Amanda built a bond first then our kids opened up to her so naturally.
Amanda had them smiling, laughing, and engaged the some of the time, which made the whole session feel relaxed and fun. And the photos turned out absolutely stunning. Amanda captured their personalities perfectly and gave us moments we’ll treasure forever.
Highly recommend Amanda to anyone looking for beautiful photos and a photographer who genuinely cares about making families feel comfortable and confident.
AMber
Amanda is not only an incredible photographer but her easy going and fun personality makes sure everyone feels comfortable and is having fun, even the youngest ones! I feel incredibly fortunate to have had Amanda capture some of my favorite photos for me
Jennifer
I have had the privilege of being photographed by Amanda on multiple occasions and she never, ever disappoints. Her ability to make everyone feel at ease, comfortable and laugh is second to none.
I also have been graced with her presence while working with Amanda on a professional level, through my wedding planning company, as she comes highly recommended. Her creativity and ability to see through the brides and grooms eyes, creating the photography vision they dreamed of, is honestly priceless.
Cannot wait for the day she gets to photograph me becoming a wife, and a mom
Jessie
Let’s work together
