The Photographer Who Captures the Personality Behind the Professional
People hire Amanda because she doesn't just take photos. She shows who you really are. That's the difference.
A Space Designed to Bring Out the Best in You
Located in Calgary's vibrant Beltline neighbourhood, our studio was built from the ground up with one purpose: to create the perfect environment for portrait and headshot photography. Every detail, from the professional lighting setups to the carefully curated atmosphere, has been intentionally designed to help you feel relaxed and confident the moment you walk through the door.
This is not a generic multipurpose space. It is a purpose-built photography studio where the lighting, backdrops, and styling areas all work together to deliver images that are unmistakably premium. Whether you are here for a professional headshot, a personal branding session, or a family portrait, the studio adapts to bring out exactly what makes you unique.
From the comfortable styling lounge where Lindsay prepares your hair and makeup to the shooting area where natural light and studio lighting blend seamlessly, every corner of the space is designed with your experience in mind. Our clients often tell us they felt at ease the moment they arrived, and that comfort is exactly what makes the difference in your final images.
Meet the People Behind Your Experience
Founder & Lead Photographer
Amanda Dams
With 16 years of experience behind the lens, Amanda has dedicated her career to one thing: capturing the personality behind the professional. She has had the privilege of working with Calgary's most accomplished executives, lawyers, financial planners, entrepreneurs, realtors, and creative professionals.
Amanda's approach begins before you ever step in front of the camera. She takes the time to learn who you are and how you connect with the people you serve. That understanding is what allows her to draw out your authentic personality on session day. Anyone can take a technically good photo. Amanda's gift is showing people who you really are in a single frame.
Photographer
Semi
Semi is one of our amazing photographers here at Amanda Dams Photography, and if you've had a session with her, you know just how fun, creative, and caring she is. She photographs our team headshots, and somehow always manages to make every session feel like a little celebration.
She's got the kind of energy that makes everyone laugh, and everyone feel right at home. Semi has a great eye for the little moments, the ones you'll want to remember forever, and she makes the whole experience easy and joyful from start to finish.
Whether she's working with a team of twenty or guiding a single professional through their first session, Semi brings the same warmth and attentiveness to every shoot. Her creative instincts and genuine connection with clients mean your images will feel natural, polished, and unmistakably you.
Hair & Makeup Artist
Lindsay
Lindsay has a gift for bringing out your natural beauty in a way that feels effortless. Her expertise in hair and makeup artistry ensures you look and feel your absolute best the moment you step in front of the camera.
She understands that every person's beauty is unique, and she tailors her approach to enhance your individual style and preferences. With Lindsay's expert touch, the confidence you feel on session day comes through in every photograph.
With years of experience in the beauty industry, Lindsay knows exactly how to prepare you for the camera while keeping everything feeling relaxed and enjoyable. Her work complements Amanda's photography seamlessly, ensuring that the confidence you feel in the styling chair carries through to every final image.
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Four Things That Set Our Studio Apart
A Purpose-Built Studio
Our Calgary studio was designed exclusively for portrait and headshot photography. Every element, from the lighting to the atmosphere, is intentionally crafted to help you relax and let your true personality emerge naturally.
Expert Direction That Reveals Personality
Most people feel self-conscious in front of a camera. Amanda's gift is making that disappear. Through genuine conversation and real connection, she draws out the personality that makes you uniquely you, confident and entirely at ease.
Retouching That Preserves Who You Are
Every image is hand-retouched by Amanda to enhance rather than alter. She preserves the personality and expression that make each image genuinely yours. The result? Images that look unmistakably like you, only at your absolute best.
Your Personality Is What Builds Trust
People hire Amanda because the personality she captures in your images is what builds trust with your audience. When your headshot lands you a client or a speaking engagement, it's because people felt like they already knew you before you ever met.
“A great headshot is not a photograph of how you look. It is a photograph of who you are, and what you're capable of achieving.”
Amanda Dams
What Our Clients Say
“I had the absolute pleasure of working with Amanda for my personal portrait session. I couldn’t be happier with the results and would highly recommend Amanda to anyone looking for beautiful, high-quality portraits and amazing overall experience.”
“Amanda was fantastic! She knew specific poses that highlighted the look I was aiming for and when I mentioned a specific physical insecurity, adjusted the lighting and angles to compensate for it. Would highly recommend.”
“Amanda Dams is exceptional at corporate photography. The final images are sharp, consistent, and on-brand. Turnaround was fast and file delivery well organized. Highly recommended for professional business portraits in Calgary.”
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