A Walk Among Giants

Sep 7

Ive grown up around forests, trees have always been steady friends... It wasn't until I moved to the PNW that I really realized how spectacular, how majestic, peaceful, strong, and monumental trees could be. They are time travelers; think about it... most of these trees are well over a century old, they have watched quietly as we traversed this country, as we built our towns....they have seen the rise and fall of great leaders. They have persisted through storms and earthquakes, and fires. They are a testament to longevity. This seemingly ordinary thing has worked so hard to grow up out of the dirt, to drive ever upward, for years and years.... I don't think I will ever look at a tree as ordinary ever again....

Amanda Stachowicz

Beauty is everywhere. My passion is to capture that beauty; to document it for generations to come. As a mom, I know how quickly families change and grow, and I understand how important photographs are as part of a family legacy. I also understand how important it is to exist in photos; as a woman i know how difficult it can be to get in front of the camera, and as a photographer I know how important it is to get in front of that camera. I use my own understanding of being on both sides to make you feel comfortable and beautiful. My goal is always to capture an image of you that makes you feel as beautiful as everyone else sees you. I picked up my first camera around the age of twelve, and often times spent entire afternoons with my brother and sister, setting up "photo shoots" just for fun. I didn't get serious about photography until I had my first son in 2001. Self taught, I have learned hard lessons, but have always looked at each shot as a chance to grow and learn. I will always be learning and growing.

A Walk Among Giants

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