Jessie + Tim!

Jessie and Tim are engaged to be married this September. They spend a lot of time going to the movies for their dates and wanted some pictures in a theatre--thankfully, Flint Institute of Arts obliged. After there we headed to the nature preserve in Burton, where the sun was just perfect for those sweet natural shots. Here are a few of this adorable couple:






Love her shoes!

We got to this field at the PERFECT time! I love evening sun.


So sweet.

Two Faces of Detroit: People Mover

I've joined a Royal Oak area photography group recently. I've only been to this one meeting but so far it has been a wonderful experience. The group members have a wide variety of experience levels, so it was nice to learn and share. The summer project of this group is titled Two Faces of Detroit and the first meet that I attended was an exploration of Detroit, taking the People Mover around. I'm so used to taking pictures in a certain way, mainly of people, to tell a story (which of course, is my fave way to take pictures!)...so it was fun to experiment with architecture and the abstract as well.













This I took with a wide angle--not the best technically, but i thought it was funny since the buildings look like they are falling inward.

Saw this interesting pole by the Joe Louis Arena

People Mover


























:D My view! 6 months pregnant on an escalator.

Miss Claire!

This little cutie is the new addition to my friends Jason and Lisa's family. She was born 2 weeks ago tomorrow. Pretty much the most beautiful baby girl I've seen in a while! Check out some of my faves:






Isn't she adorable!!

WEYI & NBC25 Mid-Michigan Best Photographer.

Is spring weather really here to stay?! I hope everyone is having a great week and ready to enjoy the nice weather this weekend!

As some of you already know, I've been nominated for Mid-Michigan's Best Wedding Photographer! Voting is still taking place until the beginning of May...so if you haven't already, stop on by and vote for me! Click here!

Amanda Mattila Photography Website DOWN.

I woke up this morning to find that my website is down. Sorry for the inconvenience. I've sent an emergency help request to my web company and it should hopefully be resolved quickly.

Happy Easter everyone!

Kate. Making Flint look sexy.

This week I was just itching to go take some fun pictures. I've been busy planning a day full of model sessions out in Saugatuck, but it isn't until May! That just seems so long to wait. So my sister-in-law, Kate, and my younger sister, Chrissy (soon to be my second photographer--she is in training!) headed to downtown Flint for an hour to take some fun pictures. Here she is: