About

Hi there!
I'm Amanda...
your photographer!

I'm also an educator to thousands of other photographers, Momma to my incredible son, fierce special education advocate, proud blue line wife & daughter, and so much more.

ONCE UPON A TIME

My love for photography was born when my son was born... I wanted to learn how to take better pictures of him & our lives changed forever.

I didn't know it then, but God had plans for our family that rocked us to our core. We found out that our amazing son had special needs & because of photography, I was able to quit my full time job as a Juvenile Probation Officer and be the Mom he needed me to be.

Since then, we've been on this incredible roller coaster ride and I wouldn't have it any other way!


In 2007, I graduated with two Bachelors of Science degrees from Sam Houston State University: one in Criminal Justice & one in Psychology. 

When I began my photography career, I was working as a Juvenile Probation Officer when I noticed that a severe lack of confidence was a common factor among my female juvenile probationers. I decided right then and there to make my goal for the AHP senior portrait experience to infuse confidence into my clients and help them realize how beautiful they really are. It’s amazing what gorgeous images can do for a teenager’s self esteem! Since then, I’ve become a leader in the senior photography industry and even help other studios nation-wide to help bring their seniors an amazing senior portrait experience unlike any other.

Enneagram 8, type A as they come... but I live for my family and swear I liked blush pink before anyone else.

Top: Me in my office
Left: my fave getaway
Right: my fam

MY REALLY OFFICIAL BIO, the TL:DR VERSION

Amanda Holloway has gained the reputation as one of the top SENIOR photographers in the industry, earning the respect of peers around the world and accolades from industry print and web media outlets. What she provides to her clients is a one of a kind photography experience that focuses on their true beauty – inside and out.

In her field, Amanda is often called upon to share her experiences as a businesswoman and artist, speaking to professional conferences, guesting on industry podcasts, and hosting knowledge-driven workshops & courses to help improve the craft and businesses of others. Amanda’s approach to both business and photography is fresh and modern with bold, rich color – she brings art to the world for her clients and her contemporaries.

SUPER FUN
FACTS

NOW FOR THE IMPORTANT STUFF:

01

Our son has been homeschooled since 2018 & it was the best decision we ever made.

02

I can't drink milk out of anything other than a glass... no plastic (ick), ceramic (ew), etc.

03

My favorite show is the Great British Baking Show... I can't get enough!

04

Last year I decided to stop dying my hair & let my silver strands grow. Suck it, society.  😜

Your at-a-glance guide to where I stand on all the truly important things.

THE QUIZ

Favorite indulgence

Marble Slab Ice Cream

celeb i'd love to meet

Meh... I'm more into historical figures

Guilty pleasure

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

alternate universe job:

Profiler for the FBI

favorite place i've been:

Tie between Walt Disney World & Paris

drink of choice

Coke with Lime

can't live without

My Doberman, Han

usually craving

Nachos, tacos... anything covered in queso.

beach vs mountains

Why can't I go to both?

favorite show to binge

Schitt's Creek... "Ew, David."

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