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PORTRAIT, CHILDREN, FAMILY, Studio Amanda Macchia PORTRAIT, CHILDREN, FAMILY, Studio Amanda Macchia

Now Booking Full Bloom โ€” Spring-Inspired Studio Mini Sessions AMP

Full Bloom is a seasonal Spring Mini Session designed to capture light, warmth, and connection in a bright studio setting. Featuring a cream loveseat framed with soft florals, these limited sessions are perfect for families, couples, and creatives looking for joyful, polished images that feel fresh and alive.

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PORTRAIT, Studio Amanda Macchia PORTRAIT, Studio Amanda Macchia

She Was Always a Star: Briar Blush, RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18, and the Magic We Made Before the Mainstage

Boston's own pin-up princess Briar Blush brought her retro-gothic glamour to RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 โ€” and weโ€™ve had a front-row seat to her artistry long before she ever stepped into the werk room. This post celebrates Briar's unforgettable run on the show as we look back at the creative partnership between one of Boston's most exciting drag performers and AMP!

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PORTRAIT, BRANDING, Studio Amanda Macchia PORTRAIT, BRANDING, Studio Amanda Macchia

Open Studios with AMP | High Impact Studio Minis for Artists and Creators

Open Studios with AMP offers fast, affordable studio mini sessions designed for artists and creators who need bold, polished images without committing to a full shoot. With a seamless white backdrop, sculpted light, and intentional direction, these 15 minute sessions deliver strong, versatile content you can use immediately. Perfect for performers, small business owners, and creatives ready to refresh their presence.

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EDITORIAL, Studio Amanda Macchia EDITORIAL, Studio Amanda Macchia

Behind the Lens: A Day in the Studio with AMP

For this particular shoot, simplicity was key. We were inspired by David Lynchโ€™s Twin Peaks and paired a savage seamless backdrop with the client styled in highly patterned black and white fit that we modified as the session went on. We followed that up with another black and white outfit. Our client was styled in wide legged checkered pants, a white tee shirt, suspenders, and a body harnessโ€ฆ

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EDITORIAL, PORTRAIT, Studio Amanda Macchia EDITORIAL, PORTRAIT, Studio Amanda Macchia

Whimsy Unleashed: A Captivating Alice in Wonderland Drag Shoot Across Three Enchanting Backdrops

Step into a world where fantasy meets fabulousness as we dive down the rabbit hole of an Alice in Wonderland-themed drag shoot. Join us on this extraordinary journey as we follow seven drag artists through the looking glass in three distinct backdrops, each more magical, or ridiculous than the last. From falling down the looking glass with the Queen of Hearts to entering the mad hatterโ€™s tea party with Aliceโ€ฆ

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MATERNITY, FAMILY, Studio Amanda Macchia MATERNITY, FAMILY, Studio Amanda Macchia

Moody Fall Maternity Session at Purgatory Chasm

This moody maternity session was dreamt up by Sarah and I last fall. She put her trust me. Between her initial ideas and my guidance to style our session, we created some of my favorite images. The bright orange of the fall leaves against the charcoal grey of Purgatory Chasm's stone created an idyllic backdrop to the witchy, magical maternity gowns Sarah and I chose from Flutter Dressโ€ฆ

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FAMILY, Studio Amanda Macchia FAMILY, Studio Amanda Macchia

Maternity: Boho Drama + Studio Glam Maternity Session

Itโ€™s amazing to watch our clients literally GROW before our eyes! It seems like just yesterday that we did this darling mamaโ€™s sultry boudoir pregnancy announcement session in Boston. Just looks at how beautiful she looks in every single thing we tried on. From dramatic elegance to boho chic, this mama-to-be can do it allโ€ฆ

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BOUDOIR, Studio Amanda Macchia BOUDOIR, Studio Amanda Macchia

Boudoir: Edgy Boho Maternity Boudoir Session In-Studio

What a way to celebrate the early days of pregnancy - give that little bump some love! When your body is just starting to grow and adapt to your little one inside, you still have lots of energy and still feel like yourself. The results on camera are magical. We can do maternity boudoir sessions at any stage of pregnancy, and I just love how cute this little bump looks on stunning this mama to beโ€ฆ

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