Amanda Powell Photography

Amanda Powell Photography is centred on one clear specialism: family photography. Based in Dunstable, Amanda’s work is built around storytelling — she looks for the small gestures, honest smiles and everyday connections that make each family unique. As an award‑winning, Guild‑qualified portrait photographer, Amanda combines a practiced technical eye (she shoots on a full‑frame Nikon D810 with favourite lenses such as the 70–200mm and 85mm prime) with a gentle, personable approach that helps even camera‑shy children relax and be themselves. Why choose Amanda for your family photoshoot? Her strength is outdoor, location‑based sessions crafted around the seasons. From spring bluebells and blossom to late‑summer lavender and golden cornfields, Amanda designs shoots that use natural light and landscape to complement your family’s mood and colours. Her editing style is clean, light and expressive — focused on colour, atmosphere and authentic emotion — so the finished gallery feels timeless and at home on your walls. How Amanda works with families: preparation is part of the experience. She offers friendly styling guidance to help you choose outfits that complement the chosen location, and she encourages simple props and accessories that add personality without distracting from the subjects. On the day, Amanda blends relaxed posed moments with activity‑based prompts (walks, games, gentle interaction) so the session flows naturally and children stay engaged. Her calm direction and sense of humour mean sessions are fun for all ages, creating an atmosphere where real moments happen. Amanda also brings commercial experience and versatility to family work — having shot for leisure brands and local organisations means she understands how images are used both at home and professionally. In addition to family and maternity sessions, she offers dog photography and outdoor commercial headshot work, available as complementary services rather than primary specialisms. If you want family portraits that feel lived‑in, joyful and reflective of who you are, Amanda offers a thoughtful, professional experience in and around Dunstable. From the first conversation to the final, carefully edited photographs, her aim is simple: to capture your story so you can enjoy those memories for years to come.