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Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Beyond
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Amanda Zeiders
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Hey, I'm Mandi. I've been photographing weddings across Central Pennsylvania for 12+ years, and I bring a second photographer to every wedding so nothing gets missed.
My style is film-inspired and natural. I work with available light, focus on real moments as they happen, and give clear direction so you always know where to be without it feeling forced.
What sets my approach apart is the prep work. Before your wedding day, we build your timeline around what you actually want to feel and experience, not a generic schedule. So when the day comes, you just get to show up.
I'll be there when your mom takes a deep breath seeing you for the first time. When you hug your best friend before walking down the aisle. When your family watches you share your first dance. The moments that happen fast and feel like everything.
Wedding collections range from $3,600 to $5,500, with most couples investing around $4,500. Every collection is customized to your day.
Let's talk about what you want your gallery to look like.
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Second Shooter Available
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Wedding Albums
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Artistic
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Modern
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Getting Engaged
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Amanda Zeiders
Owner
Hey, I'm Mandi. I've been photographing weddings in Central Pennsylvania for 12+ years, and the thing I hear most from past couples is that having me there felt like having a friend who happened to be really good at her job.
My approach is a little different. Before your wedding day, we build your timeline together around what you actually want to feel and experience, not a generic schedule. So when the day comes, you just get to show up.
I'm known for getting people comfortable fast, even the ones who swear they're not photogenic. The candids like your mom losing it during vows, the first look reaction, the quiet moment before you walk in are the ones that end up mattering most, and I don't miss them.
Let's talk about what you want your gallery to look like.
Reviews
5.0
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Taylor R
5.0
10/11/2025
Amanda and Dakota were one of the best parts of our wedding day! Truly could not recommend them enough. Amanda went above and beyond to make sure I had everything I needed and solv...
ed problems when they arose even though she didn’t have to. They are a down to earth team that will make you feel so comfortable and they really know what they’re doing to make your pictures turn out amazing. We have loved all of our sneak peaks so far. I will recommend Amanda and Dakota to everyone I know until the end of time!!!! 💗
Julia L
5.0
1/07/2024
Where to even start!!!! Amanda and Dakota are ABSOLUTELY amazing!!!!! Amanda has been so flexible and sweet regarding every aspect of this process. From our first phone meetings to...
the whole planning process regarding timelines Amanda has been stellar. We were booked to do our engagement shoot December 2022, but last minute needed to reschedule due to a panic attack regarding my nails being grown out,outfit being horrible, etc. She was SO understanding and rescheduled us for a later time/date so I could feel my best and be in love with my pictures. These two were SO much fun and so down to earth to work with. They are both professional, helpful, and amazing individuals. I couldn't have pictured a better pair to document our special day. We absolutely love them and recommend them to everyone. She even saved the day by saving my dropped medicine 😂💖
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Monica D
5.0
11/15/2023
I would highly recommend Amanda! We had a couple of calls before the event, that were very helpful. She was very professional, flexible and was a great help with recommendations fo...
r planning the ceremony and get the best pictures, based on weather and light. The preview pictures we got are lovely!
Holly H
5.0
9/27/2023
Amanda and Dakota are AMAZING to work with! They made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and made taking pictures on our wedding day an absolute breeze. I can't recommend t...
hem enough as they're so talented!!!! We will definitely be using them in the future when we need updated pics :)
Brittani F
5.0
12/17/2022
MAKE THE INVESTMENT. When we started planning our wedding, I know photography was one of the things I was okay with spending a bit more money on. It's one of the only things you ha...
ve left from the day. From our first phone call with Amanda, we were sold. Amanda had it all together; contingency plans, back up cameras, second shooters, and coverage in case she couldn't make it. We met her at our engagement session and connected instantly. She gave directions well and was able to direct us and pose us in a way that felt natural. The day of our wedding she was very direct and forward but that's exactly what you need the day of your wedding! The pictures are BEAUTIFUL and we cannot recommend her enough!!!
Christine M
5.0
11/18/2022
Amanda is an amazing photographer and super professional while also being fun! We loved working with her so much and both our engagement photos and the sneak peeks we’ve gotten bac...
k from our wedding so far are beautiful. Highly recommend her if you are looking for a photographer!
Ashleigh C
5.0
11/02/2022
Amanda was awesome to work with! From our first phone call with her, she answered all of our questions (and even the ones we didn’t think of), making me feel comfortable and at eas...
e immediately. She was very flexible - always down for shooting at a new location or doing new pose ideas - nothing was impossible with her! She did our wedding & engagement photos making the whole experience was relaxed and fun! Amanda was upfront and honest throughout the entire process and was extremely helpful in planning out the timeline of our wedding day. On the day of our engagement photos we had planned a sunset photo shoot, but it seemed the sun wasn’t going to come out that day. Amanda contacted us to make sure we were okay with a shoot without the sunset glow and offered to reschedule our session if we wanted. We went with it anyway and our pictures turned out beautifully! No regrets! On our wedding day, Amanda didn’t miss a beat! Everyone loved our amazing pictures! Definitely recommend!
Anna G
5.0
8/28/2022
Amanda and her team were great! We had such a great time with them at our wedding and our photos are amazing. Amanda does a great job of making you feel comfortable in front of the...
camera and captured all of the details and special moments of our wedding day perfectly! Would definitely recommend!!
Matt K
5.0
5/17/2022
Amanda was PHENOMENAL to work with. From our engagement photos to actual day of shots, she and her team were very attentive, matched our energy, and fully captured the love I have ...
for my now wife. I can’t recommend their services enough!!
Nicole K
5.0
5/16/2022
If you are looking for the perfect wedding photographer, look no further! Words cannot express how thankful we are for Amanda! She did our engagement shoot as well as our wedding. ...
During our engagement session, she constantly made us laugh and we had the best time. We got caught in the rain and she handled it like a champ! We had an impromptu Notebook style photo shoot and the photos were HOT!
My husband and I got married May 14, 2022 and she had downs made it the best day ever! She not only made us feel comfortable, but every single one of our guests. My mom even commented on how naturally she directs you into the perfect pose. We had some tough lighting with a change in ceremony space due to weather, and with these photos, you would have thought this was option A.
She had us and our bridal party laughing the whole time. STUNNING is the only word that comes to mind!
Within days she had some preview photos and there isn’t a single one I don’t absolutely LOVE!
As a bride and as a wedding planner, I 100% would recommend Amanda to anyone looking for a wedding photographer in PA.
Jess S
5.0
11/24/2021
Amanda was amazing!! She was easy to contact, quick to respond, and one of the most personable people ever. Her photos are a perfect replica of her personality; light and beautiful...
. She knows just how to capture those small special moments throughout the day and would do anything to make sure everything turned out amazing for us. She made us feel so comfortable during our engagement shoot which directly translated to our wedding day. We were able to truly express ourselves and she captured that perfectly. Overall - an amazing photographer and an even better person!
Andrea T
5.0
8/30/2020
Amanda is the best of the best! I don't think we could have gone with a better person to capture our special day. Amanda was easy to contact and quick to respond. She is so frie...
ndly and personable. She made us feel so comfortable during our engagement shoot, and captured some stunning images of our love. When COVID hit, Amanda reached out to us to check in within a few days of the state shutdown just to see how we were doing and if there was anything she could do. This really touched me, and I wished that all of our vendors had done the same. She allowed us to reschedule for a different date. Amanda was so caring throughout the whole planning process. She listened to exactly what we wanted and did an amazing job! My mom commented after the wedding that she loved how Amanda knew everyone's name in the bridal party and the family and was really efficient with getting people where they needed to be for pictures after the ceremony. She did a stellar job! We got our sneak peek within a few days of our wedding and the pictures are incredible! We cannot wait to see the rest in a few months!
And in case you're still not convinced about how wonderful it is to work with Amanda, here's one more reason... My grandfather went on hospice over the summer, about two months before our new wedding date. I was absolutely devastated and knew how much he wanted to be at our wedding. Amanda made herself available with only a few days notice to come and take some photos with me in my wedding dress with my grandparents. She drove an hour each way for a really laid back shoot that lasted less than 20 minutes. It meant so much to me that she was willing to do this and it means even more to me to have these photos since my grandfather was not here to attend our postponed wedding. Amanda went above and beyond. Thank you for everything Amanda! Working with you was an absolute pleasure!
Michelle B
5.0
9/01/2019
I can’t say enough good things about Amanda My husband and I are blown away from our experience with her. From our info session we found Amanda so easy to talk to . Her personality...
put my husband and I at ease (which is hard to do). Amanda was amazing with my 4 year old niece. She somehow stopped my niece from a meltdown of not wanting to be in pictures and had her wanting to not only be in pictures but also wanting to help her take them and make the bridal party laugh. She helped us work with our timeline to fit in everything that we wanted photographed. I am so glad we found Amanda and hope we get to use her again sometime soon!
Casey D
5.0
7/03/2019
Amanda did a great job capturing every special moment of our day. She was so fun to work with which was something we were looking for in a photographer. He photos are beautiful an...
d she pays attention to detail. Couldn’t be happier with her services.
Alyssa B
5.0
6/03/2019
Oh, Amanda! Where do I even start? We absolutely love Amanda. She is one of the most chill people I know and was always there to provide a good laugh. We found Amanda after doi...
ng a Christmas mini session with her and we just loved her! She puts you at ease when taking the pictures, makes you laugh, and always makes sure to provide you with the BEST possible pictures. She edits them in a very natural way that enhances the picture without being over edited- they always come out so beautiful! She is super flexible to work with and her prices are awesome. We were able to get two photographers for our wedding and we are thankful we did! We did a first look for our wedding and were able to get so many pictures done prior to the wedding that our wedding party was able to go to cocktail hour and we even got to go to cocktail hour for a little to mingle with guests!! She pulled us to get sunset pictures (which was saw sneak peaks for and are amazing) and then did a "mock" sparkler exit since she was going to leave prior to the wedding being over so that we were still able to get sparkler exit pictures. We cannot thank Amanda enough for the beautiful pictures she has provided us and we cannot wait to see the rest of the wedding pictures. We will definitely be repeat customers for Amanda!! We cannot recommend Amanda enough to have as your wedding photographer!!! :)
Giselle K
5.0
3/27/2019
Amanda and her partner did a wonderful job at our wedding. They have such an amazing talent for capturing moments of fun, excitement, and love that are so important to be documente...
d. Their ability not to miss a moment is absolutely incredible.
All the pictures they took are amazing! We have recieved so many compliments and We LoVe Them!
The service we have recieved was highly professional - Amanda is very organized, flexible and great to work with.
Thank you for helping to make our wedding so special!
Kelsey R
5.0
10/19/2018
Amanda is a dream! She is so fun to work with yet totally professional and timely! She really captures the joy of the day and got even the most difficult family members to smile ...
in pictures! Great with my young nieces too. I can't say enough about how please we are that we chose to work with her. I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone!
Stacy M
5.0
10/17/2018
Amanda was absolutely amazing! She was so organized and helpful, which made our big day a breeze. As a bride that planned every single detail of our wedding day, I felt like Amanda...
was right along side of me the whole time! She made the most perfect timeline for the day of the wedding so I was able to enjoy my entire day and trust in her to guide us through it. She kept the day rolling and not a single detail was missed! Amanda has the most perfect personality for the job and made us laugh and enjoy every moment. Her second photographer Nina was so amazing with the kids in the bridal party and knew just what to do to get them to look their way and smile! Adding Nina was a last minute decision but one we’re so happy we made. She caught so many amazing angles that made your typical poses look right out of a magazine! The talent and professionalism was top of the line and both Amanda and Nina made our day one we’ll never forget!
Casey & Bryanna W
5.0
10/16/2018
Choosing Amanda as my photographer was one of the best decisions I made as a bride throughout my wedding planning experience. Finding a photographer was one of my top priorities an...
d I was starting to become discouraged, until I found Amanda! Her work is incredible and obviously speaks for itself; however, she also has one of the greatest personalities ever. Amanda is a warm, caring, and funny person who naturally goes above and beyond her duties as a professional. My husband, bridal party, family and guests all felt so comfortable having their pictures taken by Amanda. Trust me, feeling comfortable with your photographer is PRICELESS. Speaking of price, Amanda’s pricing is unbeatable for her talent. Everyone was completely blown away when we received our photos back after the wedding. Amanda had our photos edited and back to us in no time at all! I have received so many compliments on how beautiful our photos are and how wonderful Amanda was at our wedding. I was personally touched by how much she cared about each detail of my special day. I did a lot of DIY decor and florals, and Amanda took the time to assist me in a few parts of my day; I will never forget that! I seriously cannot say enough good things about her.
Laura M
5.0
11/06/2016
When we first set out to find a photographer for our big day we wanted someone who not only had experience, but also someone we could get along and feel comfortable with. Amanda Ze...
iders was all of these. Amanda worked with us to figure out every detail of our big day, helping pinpoint our preferences and what makes us look our best. Our first meeting was spent simply getting to know us and what ideas we were looking for. Her wonderful wedding package included an engagement shoot, which gave us the ability to work with her prior to our big day. We absolutely loved this part! We were able to get a feel for how she worked, while at the same time giving her a feel for how we function in front of the camera.
By the time the big day came, we were so excited to work with her again! She came out to the salon early to take photos of the bridal party, while her second photographer, Tyler, went to the hotel to take photos of the Groom and his Groomsmen. The pair of them were so wonderful to work with! They made sure every shot we discussed beforehand was captured, all while being professional, helpful, and keeping a light and fun atmosphere along the way. Our photos came out absolutely amazing and her prices were completely within our budget. All in all, she was the perfect fit for us and we will definitely be using Amanda in the future for all of our professional and personal photo needs!
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