meet root + arrow
We are Amanda + Richard, a husband & wife team based in Northern Michigan.
Meet Amanda
I'm a black coffee, dark chocolate, red wine, Netflix on the couch kind of girl. & most importantly, I love the way I feel when I've got a camera in my hands.
They handed me a disposable for a school project in second grade (picture a bouquet of roses in the snowā¦ my first styled shoot, ha), and since then creating + capturing moments has been my passion.
Once I purchased my first DSLR in college, I delved into self-portraits and styled shoots with friends, eventually expanding into family and senior portraits. The turning point was in 2012 when we documented our first wedding and I instantly fell in love with the art of capturing love stories.
Above all, my favorite role is being a mama. Photography took on new significance- seeing how fast they grow and imagining my own child's wedding day adds an extra layer of meaning to my work.
Beyond the lens, I find joy in gardening, exploring hiking trails, treasure hunting in thrift shops, enjoying a hot cup of coffee, road trips, lazy lake days, cozy campfires, and losing myself in a good book.
Meet Richard
When Iām not shooting weddings you find me in the garage working on my project car (a 1972 datsun) or building something (probably a piece of furniture), doing home projects, out in the woods with my bow, or exploring hiking trails with the family.
I am the second shooter at weddings, which is an integral part of the day and key to a smooth, hassle free experience for you. I typically capture the groom/groomsmen getting ready and I also play a part capturing candids, details, and different angles of the day (and I can help put on the boutonnieres, ha!). Together, Amanda & I partner to make sure no special moment is missed.
