Indiana photographer with canon camera on a stand and camera buddy (puppy) smiling eager to take photos.
Woman in ocean water, walking and enjoying the Bahamas on Half Moon Cay Island.

Get to know the photographer

If you’re here, chances are you’re not just looking for photos.

You’re looking for something that feels real.


And that’s exactly what I’m here to give you.

Lifestyle photographer in Indianapolis turning real, messy, beautiful moments into memories you’ll never forget

Motherhood

As a mom, I always had a camera in hand, trying to hold onto the little moments

that seemed to pass in the blink of an eye.

Looking back now, I’m so grateful

for that instinct.  It’s what led me here.

What started as a personal passion turned into something so much more:

a desire to preserve those same fleeting, meaningful moments for others in a way that feels like home.

Family of mom, dad, and siblings making goofy faces during a Christmas photoshoot in Indianapolis, IN.

Photography

Let’s be real, life isn’t perfectly posed.

It’s laughter, chaos, quiet moments, and everything in between.

That’s what I capture.

Just you, your people, and the moments

that matter most!

A few fun facts about me

Woman drinking coffee and enjoying life on a cruise ship, traveling to Bahamas.
I started photography

At the age of 29

I'm obsessed with

 

My Kids & Kittens

My best friend

My Husband

 

Favorite Place on Earth

The Beach

 

I'm terrified of

 

Heights

Favorite podcast

 

Anything True Crime

 

 

My Favorite Drink

 

Coffee

 

My perfect hobby

 

Travel Critic

Midwest photographer enjoying her time being the muse at Hotel Leveque, in Columbus, OH.

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Black and white aerial maternity photo of pregnant woman lying down surrounded by baby name signs.

“AWOL Photography was amazing to work with during my maternity photo shoot! She had great ideas and listened to everything that I wanted as well. She will be doing our newborn session as well and can’t wait to see how those turn out!”

Sarah Gee

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Newborn baby sleeping peacefully inside a tire prop surrounded by miniature toy vehicles.

"Pictures look great! More than willing to work with a cranky baby!"

Lilli Cherry

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Family of three making Christmas cookies together at a festive holiday decorated kitchen table.

"Thank you so much Amanda for doing a great job with our family Christmas pictures. Our kiddo warmed up to you quickly and you were able to get great pictures!!"

Joannie Miller

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Ready to transform everyday moments into timeless memories?