Amanda - Behind the Lens! :)



Hey there & thanks for stopping by! A.P. Photography is the photography business I started in 2006 while I was in college. I started very small and over the past few years I've grown this little dream into a great business! I am located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, but I love to travel!
A.P. is short for Amanda Parks.. but that's not my name anymore! I got married in 2011 to my high school sweetheart, Buddy Vanskiver! With my name change everyone asked if I was going to change my business name. The answer is simply no.. but goes much deeper. To dig a little, my answer would be: I started as A.P. Photography and I've worked hard to let everyone know the quality they can count on. I don't want to have to start over with a new name when this is going fantastic!

I made the leap to full time photographer in 2010, and it has been a very fulfilling journey! I shoot primarily natural light, on location shoots. My sessions do not consist of "sit here and fake smile." I don't say cheese. I chase kids and try to make them laugh while getting mom and dad interacting, laughing and loving. Engagement photos are all about your relationship and when the wedding rolls around, you are a pro in front of the camera! Seniors are encouraged to pick out locations that speak to them, it's all about their personality. Newborns sessions are in your nursery/home before the new baby is 2 weeks old. I aim to stop time and capture the little details that will soon be forgotten. All-in-all, my aim as a photographer is to capture emotion. When you look at your photos from our session, I want you to feel that love.. remember what you were thinking and feeling at that time. When that happens, I am a success.

So.. you know that I'm married, I was in college in 2006.. what else is there to know? Just kidding! I am 25 years young. I was born and raised on the Eastern Shore. The beach is where my heart is. I love photography. I didn't start behind the camera, though.. I dabbled in modeling for a few years in high school and shortly after. If I wasn't 5ft 5, I might have made it somewhere in that field, but it landed me here with a camera in my hand. This is good news for you because I understand and LIKE being on the other side, so I relate and know how to help you feel and look confident!

You should also know: I am an animal lover. I have a Yorkie, named Bella(no, not after the Twilight series). I laugh at inappropriate times.. so if you fall off the railing at our shoot, I will laugh WITH you. I believe in Love, but know that it takes work. Newborn babies are the best. The greatest thing is a new momma trusting me with their brand new baby! Kids make me laugh, even when they are crying..(inappropriate?) unless they are crying for too long. I am a volleyball coach, and love to play, competitively! I love to cook, and now I am a Pampered Chef consultant. I figured I should earn some free stuff since I use it all the time! I come from a large family, so your "crazy family" won't scare me away! My friends are amazing. One of my guilty pleasures is reality TV.. but not too much of it.. I also enjoy the Big Bang Theory, Revenge and The Good Wife, I can get into just about anything. My favorite movie series is... Harry Potter.. guilty.

My favorite season is Spring. The transformation from winter gets me every year! I also love the fall leaves changing. Summer is really all about the beach and family time, of course I work in there too.. but I love lounging by the ocean. I would love to take a road trip in the fall across the country. I love to travel, but don't get to do it very often. I've only been to Florida, San Diego, NYC, Mexico, & I took a cruise with a friend and her family from San Juan-St.Thomas, Dominica, St.Lucia(FAVE!), and St. Maartin. I would love to go to Europe and travel our country andI love anywhere that is warm and tropical.

Ok, so I think that's enough about me.. what about you?



*If you are interested in scheduling a session, send me an email: ap.photography@hotmail.com