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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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WEDDINGS, ELOPEMENTS Amanda Macchia WEDDINGS, ELOPEMENTS Amanda Macchia

 Queerly Beloved: How Six Wedding Vendors Threw the Most Magical LGBTQ+ Wedding Day Boston Has Ever Seen

On January 5, 2025, six Boston-area wedding professionals came together to create something the city had never seen before. Queerly Beloved โ€” co-founded by Amanda Macchia Photography, One Bell Designs, DJ Dayglow, Dearly Studio, Althea Floral Design, and Lensy Michelle - along with several other vendor partners - brought seven LGBTQ+ couples to the altar for free micro-wedding ceremonies at The Sinclair in Cambridge, followed by a dance party open to all. Over 400 guests showed up. $4,000 was raised for the Trevor Project.

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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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WEDDINGS Amanda Macchia WEDDINGS Amanda Macchia

Love Among the Stacks: A Library Wedding Tale for the Ultimate Book-Loving Couple

Michelle and Michael had their first date at the Boston Public Library a month before lockdown, and knew they were a match. The pair have turned their love of books into a tradition, making it a point to go to a library in every state they visit. Michael even proposed to Michelle at her hometown library and chose to take their engagement photos at the Pollard Library in Lowellโ€ฆ

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