You don’t need to know how to pose. You don’t need a perfect plan. You don’t need to perform.
You just need to show up as you are.
I’m Amanda! A Niagara-based wedding and family photographer for chill, chaotic, real-life humans who want photos that feel like them. The messy moments. The quiet ones. The loud, laughing, emotional-in-the-best-way ones.
Weddings that feel like you
Whether your wedding day is big and loud or small and deeply personal, my approach is the same: document what actually happens, not what you think should happen.
I focus on connection over perfection, emotion over trends, and moments you’ll feel in your chest years from now.
If you want wedding photos that look like your relationship not a styled shoot you’re in the right place.
Serving Niagara, Southern Ontario, and wherever your love takes you.
Family photos, minus the pressure
Your kids don’t need to behave. You don’t need to stress-clean the house. You don’t need to worry about anyone smiling on command.
Family sessions with me are relaxed, playful, and built around real connection. We move, we laugh, we take breaks. The goal isn’t perfection , it’s remembering this season exactly as it is.
Because one day, this chaos will be the thing you miss most.
What working with me feels like
Think less “awkward posing” and more gentle guidance. Less pressure, more trust.
I’ll tell you where to stand, what to do with your hands, and when to forget I’m even there. You’ll never be left wondering what to do and you’ll never be asked to be someone you’re not.
Clients often tell me they felt comfortable faster than they expected. That’s not an accident. I’m proud to have received the following accolades from my clients:
“That wasn’t as bad as I expected.” – Hailey, 13
“Are we finished already?” – Mark, 52
“I never realized my child could actually smile for a photo!” – Julie, 35
If this sounds like you
You value real moments over perfect ones. You want photos that feel honest, warm, and human. You believe your life - exactly as it is - is worth remembering.
We’ll probably get along just fine.
About
I believe in transparent pricing and I offer a number of budget-friendly package options. I aim to capture special moments with skill and imagination, all at an affordable cost.
Amanda Frado is a Niagara wedding and family photographer specializing in documentary style photography for real people living real life.
