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Meet Amanda
Macchia

Massachusetts photographer for the fierce, sweet, and sweetly fierce

You’re looking for a Massachusetts photographer who leads with laughter and love to lock into your truth, turning your tender sense of joy into your favorite images. My drive to do exactly that keeps me coming back to photography.

Whether it’s a queer couple vibrating with joy for their city hall elopement, a colorful multiday wedding, or an intimate at-home family session, I want to be there.

To honor love. To celebrate boldly. To empower people to take up space unapologetically.

And, hopefully, to share a few laughs along the way.

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I’ve always been a storyteller.

While in college for journalism, I followed my curiosity on tour to photograph bands at high-energy shows around the country. I got to chase light, color, and mile markers to create bold, kinetic images. It was exhilarating.

After college, marketing felt like the sensible next step. I moved up the ladder quickly, but the higher I climbed, the more I felt that something was missing.

A sense of purpose. A sense of connection.

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So I pivoted and moved to Boston to pursue photography instead of a traditional 9–5. It was a step toward a life aligned with my core values:

Creativity

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Authenticity

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Human connection

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I fell into wedding photography almost by accident. A friend asked me to photograph her wedding, and I was instantly hooked. Weddings reconnect me to my purpose. Personal, intentional celebrations fill my cup in a way that few things can.

I’m drawn to people that center presence, community, and fully-felt experience over rigid shot lists or fleeting trends. My photography captures the expansive nature of love through honest storytelling and real-life human connection. Sometimes that looks like an unscripted kiss. Sometimes it looks like you laugh-crying with your best friends before your first look.

The best part of this work is that I get to collaborate with you. We build a relationship so that you can relax and connect. And your photos? They’ll be more natural and meaningful.

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And have I mentioned Mike?

Mike is my right hand. He’s my second photographer, lighting tech, and resident film photography pro. He works a special magic with 35mm and medium format film, turning your sweetest moments into tangible, analog keepsakes. In our spare time, you’ll find us playing with his cabinet of vintage cameras.

If Mike is at your session, you’ll love his calm demeanor and problem-solving skills as much as I do.

And your dog will definitely adore him.

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A few things you should know about me

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My dog is a sweetie. I’m obsessed with her, and I want to hear all about your fur babies.

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We have a studio! It’s a cool space where we can collaborate on artful photos. Ask about it for your session.

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I’m really, really invested in my clients. I want to help you feel as incredible as I know you are.

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Values I stand by

At AMP, I believe love is expansive, bodies are worthy, and wedding photography should reflect real people, not outdated expectations. Grounded in inclusivity and emotionally honest storytelling, AMP documents the moments that shape a life and creates images that honor community, resilience, and love in every form.

I live my values in the way I run my business and support businesses and nonprofits dedicated to helping people with marginalized identities. Ask about the programs I support when we chat!

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My Approach

As your Massachusetts photographer, I’ll collaborate with you to create images that are authentically you. My gently-guided, never-posed approach combines the organic feel of documentary photography with the emotion and artistry of a more editorial style.

My job is to help you have fun with your people, not pull you away from them. We’ll get goofy together so you can feel free to scream with laughter or cuddle up to your loved ones.