5 out of 5 stars and 22 reviews Best of Weddings (1x).
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(22)San Diego, Southern California, Central Coast, Destination
About this vendor
Based in San Diego, CA, Captured By Amanda Lynn is a contemporary wedding photography company devoted to documenting romantic wedding moments and preserving the essence of the big day with imagery. Amanda owns and operates the company and loves sharing her joy for life and camera expertise with newlyweds. She is happiest when hiding behind a plant to achieve that perfect out-of-sight photo that beautifully showcases the couple's love and happiness.
Amanda loves weddings and loves to help newlyweds have the best day of their lives. She will laugh and celebrate alongside you throughout every part of the day, from the excitement before the ceremony to the sweet first dance in front of guests and family. Her mission is to capture the wedding with authenticity and produce a collection that lives on for years to come in the memories of the happy couple.
Captured By Amanda Lynn has numerous services and packages such as weddings, engagements, and boudoir sessions. She provides a well-rounded view of the big day and is willing to move between multiple locations for the event. Other services include a digital gallery and thank-you cards.
Details
Business Attributes
- LGBTQ+-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Photo
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
- Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2023 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Amanda is an incredible photographer and an even lovelier person. It has been an absolute privilege to work with her through our wedding planning process. After our wedding was del...
ayed she stayed with us every step of the way supporting and guiding us. She makes you feel comfortable and confident while you’re in front of her lenses. There aren’t enough words for me to explain that you will be in the kindest most capable hands by choosing Amanda to document your day. 10000000/10 recommend. Choosing Amanda was by far the easiest choice we made while planning our wedding!
Amanda is the absolute best. The range of photos she took of our wedding is unmatched. Not only that, but she was the most supportive throughout the entire planning process and was...
the biggest cheerleader on our wedding day. She captured the big moments, small moments, and the ones we missed. She was the best to work with, and we want to continue to work with her in the future for whatever we can!
From start to finish, Amanda was nothing short of incredible. She brought an energy that was both engaging and thoughtful, making us feel completely at ease in front of the camera....
We first met at our engagement shoot in Coronado and immediately loved her energy. Her excitement for capturing our special day was contagious, and she went above and beyond to ensure every moment was beautifully documented. What truly set Amanda apart was her ability to provide just the right amount of direction—helping us look and feel our best without making anything feel forced or staged. She knew exactly how to capture the raw emotion and joy of the day, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Amanda is more than just a photographer; she’s a true professional who genuinely cares about her couples. If you're looking for someone who will not only take stunning photos but also enhance your entire wedding experience, Amanda is the one. We are beyond grateful for her talent and dedication! We look forward to getting drinks with her soon and becoming life-long friends! -the Cooks
Amanda and KC are the REAL deal. We had the absolute pleasure of working with Amanda for several events, including our intimate wedding in France and our larger celebration in the ...
Central Coast of California. From start to finish, Amanda was the calm within the storm. Our family members and other vendors raved about her for days after—she truly was the glue that held us all together! Amanda is exceptionally professional, timely, and communicative.
We were absolutely blown away by Amanda’s shots. She has a fresh take on classic, timeless photos and was super responsive to our own vision. We look genuinely comfortable in our photos, reflecting the awesome connection we had with Amanda.
Amanda and her partner KC also shot our larger California celebration as a team. They both worked seamlessly together, delivering the same level of professionalism and skill. Amanda and KC are so much fun that we actually forced them to put down their cameras and dance with us at the end of the night. I really can’t recommend Amanda enough for anyone in need of an event photographer. She and KC will exceed your expectations, just like they did for us.
Absolutely OBSESSED with our experience with Amanda and KC!!
I was drawn in by her portfolio of beautiful couples and the pure love and joy that emulated from their photos - I need...
ed to have her to capture our wedding.
From that first phone call, we loved her love for love, hearing our love story and capturing that love!
Having never taken professional photos before, Amanda and KC made us feel so comfortable to be ourselves and captured our fun, silly love during our engagement shoot!
Our wedding day was an absolute dream and they were the absolute dream team - more than just photographers. They are the ultimate hype women and beyond!
Looking back at our photos, I am instantly back in those moments. I can hear the laughter and FEEL the love <3 We are so grateful to have these memories for a lifetime!
We cannot wait to bring Amanda and KC along for more shoots in the future and we will be recommending them to everyone everywhere!!
If you want just a photographer then Amanda and KC are not the ladies for you. But if you want planners, hype women, friends, dance buddies, stylists, and woo girls then they are t...
he right people for you. My wedding photos are incredible works of art that I can't wait to display all over my home. The best part was the human connection we had with them, they cried with us and laughed with us and made us feel so comfortable. They even understand when you're tired of taking pictures and help rally you! We loved working with them so much that we even did a newlyweds session the Monday after our wedding to get more artistic and unique shots of my husband and me.
I was about to book with another photographer when a bridesmaid introduced me to Amanda. After five minutes on the phone with her, I knew she was the photographer for us. She immed...
iately felt like an old friend and that made it so easy to work with her. She came on my bachelorette trip and got to know all my friends so when the big day came, she knew exactly what to capture. BOOK. HER. NOW.
I first connected with Amanda on Instagram. She DM’ed me and offered to answer any questions I had about wedding planning, as well as to connect me with any vendors. I thought that...
was very sweet, and as a marketer I also really admired her approach! As we started looking for photographers, I looked at her profile and loved her portfolio, so we booked a call.
From our first call with Amanda, we knew she would be the perfect photographer for us. Her personality, sense of humor, and approach to her work were exactly what we were looking for. We got to meet Amanda and KC for the first time during our engagement shoot in San Diego, and they were fantastic, helping us feel comfortable and confident the entire time.
During our wedding day, Amanda felt more like an extra bridesmaid than our photographer! She was there by my side every moment, guiding me through the day and even helping me put on my veil when none of my bridesmaids knew how to do it.
Her and KC are the perfect hype people, and kept the energy so high the entire time. We’ve only gotten sneak peeks so far, but we are already thrilled about how our photos turned out feel super grateful to have connected with Amanda in the first place!
There are not enough words to describe the amazing experience we had with Amanda and KC. And when I say “we”, I sincerely mean my bride, myself, and every family member and friend ...
who attended our ceremony! Not only did Amanda and KC make us feel at ease and comfortable, they kept every moment light, fun, and enjoyable! There were nothing but positive words of affirmation and awe from the family the entire time we with were Amanda and KC. As we did our newlyweds session, my wife and I said to one another how lucky we were to find these two. They were everything and more than we could have asked for in photographers, professionals, and by the end of the night, friends! They work incredibly well together. You could see the passion and care they have for their work. They directed the crowd well, felt like they were in two places at once capturing every moment, and most impressive they were unbelievably patient. They arrived early and stayed later than they needed to. It was an honor for us to see their creativity at work. After the reception, we went out to celebrate and before the night was over, we had already received our sneak peeks! Like what. Beautiful just beautiful photos. And they did so well with the dogs! In the weeks leading up to the wedding, we had multiple phone calls and emails with Amanda and KC going over the details of the day. They took notes in detail and did not miss a thing! In addition to taking our requests and executing with precision, they offered awesome suggestions that worked in our favor! No matter if you’re looking for wedding photographers, doing an engagement shoot, or any other photographic need, look no further! Bring them to you no matter where you are in the world! We promise that you will have the moments you want captured captured! They are MORE THAN WORTH IT. Thank you Amanda and KC! All our love and gratitude, Erin & Nikole
If you’re looking to hire a photographer, look no further you’ve found the best of the best! Booking Amanda and KC as our photographers was hands down one of the smartest decisions...
we made throughout our wedding planning process. We did our engagement shoot and our wedding photos with them and truly could not be happier! The most special moments were captured with such beautiful photos we can cherish for life. Not only are they sweet, fun, talented and reliable, but they make you feel so comfortable in front of the camera and will keep you laughing the entire time. 1000/10 experience!!! :)
We could not be happier with hiring Amanda and KC to be our photographers! Not only are they the best at what they do but they are also the sweetest, funnest people! We were nervo...
us we would be awkward in our photos but they have a way about them that make you feel so comfortable and yourself and they capture it perfectly! They were also the most helpful vendor we had. I felt like they went beyond photographers, they had so many tips and tricks and recommendations that were so helpful. Everyone raved about their photos. We are absolutely in love with everything they've done so far! I'm telling you.... HIRE THEM! It'll be the best decision you make for your wedding!
I have nothing but great things to say about Amanda and KC. They did an engagement photoshoot for us with two outfit changes; first a casual one with our very anxious dog who doesn...
’t like unfamiliar areas or being touched by humans, then a formal shoot at the park, and finally the beach.
They were SO patient with our dog and didn’t push his boundaries. They found creative ways to get us all in the shot together. Since we spent more time than expected on dog pics, we ended up saving the sunset beach shoot for the following day. They were apologetic for losing track of time, but honestly I didn’t mind - it felt like we got two shoots for the price of one.
I’ve never seen my fiancé have so much fun taking photos. At no point during the shoot did I have to worry about looking awkward, they took care of all the posing and kept us laughing and relaxed. Amanda and KC have amazing chemistry as a couple which made it very easy to copy their poses and not be afraid to be mushy around each other.
You can see how talented they are from their portfolio. The final photos (350+ pics, waaaay more than the promised 75) were outstanding, they really captured our relationship in a fun and artistic way. I asked if I could have a handful of pics ASAP so we could send save-the-dates, and Amanda ended up sending us the entire gallery in under a week!
I wish they weren’t booked on our wedding date, or we totally would have hired them again. Overall, well worth the money and I highly recommend Amanda and KC for any special occasion or relationship you want to capture!
KC and Amanda are beautiful human beings with an eye for capturing precious moments. They provide a setting full of warmth and comfort and allow the people getting photographed to ...
have their candid, uninterrupted moments— leading to gorgeous end result photographs! My fiancé and I are beyond happy with the pictures that we will be hanging up in our house and cherishing forever!
Buckle up because shooting with Amanda and KC is a magical experience. I have never been this comfortable in front of a camera in my life! Not only did I feel safe and comfortable,...
but I felt SEXY. In addition to boosting my confidence, these amazing women had my fiancé and I laughing the entire time. For that exact reason, Amanda was able to capture us in our purest form. Every time I look at these pictures, I get butterflies. I want to spend the rest of my life exactly how I am in these shots, smiling and laughing with the love of my life. I cannot thank these two enough. I will cherish this experience and these photos forever. These ladies perform miracles behind the camera. 10 out of 10 recommend!
Amanda and KC made this day so special and seamless. From the start, they were so attentive and easy to communicate with. They both went above and beyond to make sure they captured...
the best photos of our day. I cannot thank them enough for everything. On a day where nerves and anticipation are at an all time high, you need a duo like them to coordinate a beautiful day. Thanks again guys! Cheers!
Amanda is so much fun! Everything you’d want from a wedding photographer. She somehow captures all the most important moments… the ones she finds, but also the ones she creates. (S...
ome of my favorites)
Amanda is the perfect balance of personable and professional. She easily blends into the crowd, but also knows how to direct people while shooting family or “posed” photos, myself included.
Hoping to work with her again someday. We love her!
My fiancé and i were hesitant to take photos because we (1) are always awkward and never pose well for them and (2) weren’t sure the experience would be fun or wouldn’t like the ph...
otos. All I can say is WOW. Amanda and KC made us feel so normal, comfortable and kept us laughing the entire time! We even ENJOYED IT! And photos were AMAZING. Better than we could have ever hoped for. There are too many good ones to choose from…their style, the lighting, the angles, the timing, everything was perfect. Long story short: 10/10 would choose then again and recommend them to anyone.
KC And Amanda made my fiancé and I feel so comfortable and confident during our shoot! These photos exceeded my expectations and I cannot wait to share them with our friends and fa...
mily!
Amanda was our wedding photographer and we could not be happier to have her capture our day. She is not only professional and personable but she was able to capture the perfect mom...
ents throughout the day. She definitely has the eye for candid photos as well as portraits. Amanda did a great job at capturing intimate moments between my husband and I when we thought no one was looking. Her photos were able to portray the romantic vibe of the ceremony, the laughter of the speeches, and the vibrancy of our dance floor. She also was able to pose our wedding party so elegantly and make each one of us look like we were on the cover of a wedding magazine! I really appreciated how incognito she was during our ceremony & party even though her pictures seemed to be in the middle of it all. I was never distracted by the camera as she was perfectly out-of-sight the majority of the time. She truly is a fantastic photographer who was responsive to all of my requests. She took pictures of everything I wanted plus more. I would highly recommend Amanda for really any event - but especially a wedding! Thanks so much Amanda for the priceless pictures!
Whirlwind wedding
Amanda is simply the best. She had taken family portrait photos a few months before our wedding, so we knew her level of ability and were already blown away by h...
er. The day of the wedding, she was directive, calming and professional. She even somehow managed to do my hair, and take photos of the getting ready process. I don’t even know how this magic happened. We had just had our daughter 2 months prior and she was so accommodating to my not having a brain, having to nurse and helping me get in and out of that contraption they call a wedding dress. I can’t talk her up enough. Our photos came back in a timely manner and were honestly perfect. None of the chaos I experienced shone through in the photos. If I could get married again just to have more of her pictures, I would. I’m not what you would call “a natural” when it comes to things like having my picture taken. I never take selfies and I’m not in love with having my photo taken in general. Amanda made what would normally be an uncomfortable nightmarish situation for me, relaxed and natural. She made us look so beautiful and I couldn’t be more grateful
Amanda did an amazing job capturing our day! She was also super flexible and was willing to capture our early morning sunrise ceremony. She made us feel so comfortable and we had a...
blast taking our wedding photos.
Amanda creates pure magic. She has captured the most special moments of my family’s life, and not only are they all beautiful keepsakes that we will cherish forever, but every sing...
le photo is absolutely stunning. Amanda is easily the best photographer I’ve ever come in contact with and she also has the most kind, genuine and patient personality. With all of that, she naturally makes every session so fun, easy and comfortable. I would never hesitate to recommend her to anyone!
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