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Rylee | The Woodlands High School

Amanda — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:00:54 +0000

I had a wonderful time getting to know the beautiful Rylee! Rylee plays water polo for The Woodlands High School and will be going to A&M in the fall! We had a morning session and when I met her I was so super happy to see that Rylee chose a perfectly natural look for her make up and hair! All of my clients get to choose their own make up so no matter what look you’re going for, Tonya can achieve it! Just check out her perfect senior portraits!

Caitlin | The Woodlands College Park

Amanda — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:00:11 +0000

Caitlin’s session almost didn’t happen on the day we had our shoot! The winds were INSANE and blowing trees down the night before so I was super nervous and even called to see if she wanted to reschedule but she believed in me enough to go ahead with the shoot and hope for the best! Wouldn’t you know it, the winds died down about thirty minutes into our shoot and the weather was utter perfection throughout the rest of our time together! She had so many amazing images in her gallery!

Here’s Caitlin and her mom’s review of their Amanda Holloway Photography experience!

“From the first workshop I did with Amanda as a junior, I knew I wanted Amanda Holloway Photography for my senior portraits. I had a blast working with her. She is one of the sweetest people you will ever meet. You can tell Amanda genuinely and truly cares about you and your session and makes you feel special for a day.

From the moment I got to the salon, Tonya welcomed my mom and I and made us feel like we’ve known her for years. It was such a fun experience getting my hair and makeup done. Usually when telling a stylist what I want for my hair and makeup, they never quite understand what I’m saying. Not with Tonya. Tonya understood completely everything I was saying and gave me everything I wanted and so much more. Then when Amanda showed up and we started choosing my outfits, I was so ecstatic seeing Amanda putting pieces of clothing and accessories together I would never even think of, and made it look so fashionable!

We then went and took my pictures in the coolest locations ever! We joke around and had so much fun doing it. By the end of the day, we didn’t just have my new senior pictures, we made a new friend!

Then the AMAZING pictures came. Words cannot describe my families excitement after seeing my pictures. These aren’t just any ordinary pictures, Amanda makes these portraits a lifetime memory that I can keep forever and look back and remember my senior year and tell my kids about it. I couldn’t of asked for a better photographer for my senior pictures, I highly and whole heartily recommend Amanda Holloway.” -Caitlin, 2013 Senior

“Caitlin and I met with Amanda Holloway this past weekend for her senior pictures. The day was a bit iffy as the wind was crazy with up to 35 mph gusts . Amanda called to make sure we still wanted to do it as she wanted the session to be perfect and for Caitlin to be comfortable. Caitlin had confidence that the wind would eventually cooperate and she was right! I am so thankful Amanda asked though, as she wanted nothing but the best for the shoot. POSITIVITY was the word of the day!!! (Plus a few crossed fingers and prayers!)

We could not have asked for a more relaxed, fun, and enjoyable shoot. First off was hair and makeup. Tonya Collum was the first contact on the day of Caitlin’s AH Experience photo session. You know what they say about First impressions! They are everything! She was so easy and enjoyable to talk with. She is gem!

Amanda has this crazy ability to see beauty and opportunity in every space or environment. ( I would love to be able to visualize what she does when she looks at a potential shoot site) She innately pairs the the girls and wardrobe with such creative spaces to compose all these amazing images. To boot, she is an awesome stylist, she channels her inner Rachel Zoe and brings the outfits to life pairing them with accessories. She is so easy to be around and makes the girls (and moms) feel like they have known her forever! The sneak peek images are wonderful and we cannot wait to see all of the images in the ordering session. I would highly recommend any girl to consider Amanda for their Senior photos! We couldn’t be happier!

And we want to thank Megan, Amanda’s assistant. She was so sweet and and easy going. It was a pleasure meeting her. Thank you to you and your team Amanda, for a wonderful shoot!” -Michele, Caitlin’s Mom

Award Winning Photographer | Amanda Holloway Photography

Amanda — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:13:14 +0000

I am so thrilled to announce that I am now an AWARD WINNING PHOTOGRAPHER! Out of over 800 international entries in the Lemonade & Lenses image competition, my image of Haley was awarded second place in the senior division! Woo! I am just so dang excited!

If you’d like to see more of Haley’s retro conceptual session, you can check it out here!

Whitney | Oak Ridge High School | Senior 2013

Amanda — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:23:34 +0000

I had the BEST time photographing Whitney’s senior pictures! She goes to Oak Ridge High School in Spring, Texas and is such an amazing girl! Besides her fabulous red hair, she has a fabulous spirit to match! We laughed our entire way through her early morning session! Check out some of our favorite images from her session and her review below!

“My Amanda Holloway experience was much more than anything I could’ve asked for! Amanda does a fabulous job of making you feel confident and comfortable in front of the camera. Tonya (the phenomenal makeup artist!) and Amanda compliment each other and make the experience so enjoyable!
The locations Amanda takes you to are creative and look stunning with each outfit! The amount of care Amanda puts into each picture is outstanding and makes each shot a work of art! She is so talented and brings out the best in each person on camera.
I’m so happy I got to have this experience with Amanda and will definitely recommend her to all my friends! Amanda truly is the best at what she does. Thanks for making the experience so fun and memorable!”

-Whitney Kerlin

Published in Senior Style Guide Magazine!

Amanda — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:35:59 +0000

I am just absolutely thrilled that I was published this past month in Senior Style Guide Magazine! This publication is an awesome senior photography resource and when Vickie asked me to write a contributing article, I jumped at the opportunity! I decided to write on how to pose senior clients so that their best body shape comes through in the final image! There are so many tips and tricks that you, as the photographer, can educate yourself on so that your client looks their best at such an important time in their lives! Go check out the magazine and I can’t wait to see how you apply this article to your next senior shoot!

Savannah | Oak Ridge High School | Senior 2013

Amanda — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 03:25:09 +0000

Oh my goodness…. what can I say about the lovely Savannah? She is the sweetest and funniest girl and made me laugh through out our entire session! Seriously…. we laughed so hard we could barely finish a shot! She is a graduating senior with Oak Ridge High School and is going places, folks! I just love her to death! Check out some of our senior session favorites and her review below!

“I had the best day ever at my photo shoot! Tanya did an absolutely amazing job with my hair and makeup. Then Amanda did an awesome job of helping me pic outfits that flattered me and made a statement. Amanda did a wonderful job of picking locations that made me stand out and complimented the colors of my clothing. I am so pleased with the entire experience, it is a memory I will cherish forever! Amanda does a great job of making you feel comfortable and getting out of your comfort zone. I feel so blessed that I got to have such a wonderful experience with such a talented photographer!”

-Savannah Kerlin

Haley | Retro Senior Session

Amanda — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 06:20:39 +0000

When Haley opted for the CONCEPTUAL senior session, I was so excited to hear her ideas! She wanted a retro concept that consisted of a classy style from Audrey Hepburn circa 1961 in Breakfast at Tiffany’s! I had access to a beautiful blue Nomad that was fully restored – thanks to my Make Up Artist, Tonya Collum’s father! Woo! Haley brought the perfect wardrobe for the concept and the Urban Outfitters retro sunglasses set the entire look over the top! Check it out!

Fashion Friday | Navy Blue & Green

Amanda — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:13:59 +0000

In the past three weeks, I’ve had two seniors show up with the fabulous color combo of navy blue and green in their senior session wardrobe! It just screams spring and is such a fresh mix of cool toned colors! Whitney and Taylor both ROCKED the look!

Whitney anchored her navy blue & green outfit by pairing it with light camel ballet flats to keep it chic and simple! Throw on a pair of RayBan Wayfarer sunglasses, and holy fashion… you’re are ready to throw back!

Taylor went with red to accent her navy blue and green combo! Her belt perfectly prepped her peplum top and her fabulous red shoes polished the whole outfit off!

You can find these color combos at a ton of locations right now! Just do a little shopping at J. Crew, Langford Market, or Saks Fifth Avenue and see what you can find! I can’t wait to see what you bring to our session!

Featured Session: Marissa, The Woodlands High School, 2013 Senior

Amanda — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 02:42:19 +0000

Product Showcase: The Regal Album | Amanda Holloway Photography

Amanda — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:50:09 +0000

I am so excited to announce a new product for Amanda Holloway Photography: THE REGAL ALBUM! This luxurious album exudes a grandness like no other! Each mounted page is printed on a beautiful linen paper while never skipping a beat across a seamless spine. The colors of the images are eye catching against the pristine white background leaving all of the attention on your favorite images from your senior session! The cover deserves an award as it is printed on a smooth fusion cover that allows your favorite image to be front and center!

I am such an album snob and would never offer an inferior product to my clients. All of my products are heirloom quality and this album meets my super rigid requirements! It really is a beautiful and grand addition to my album offerings. I can’t wait to show you!