I’m thrilled to share that I’ve officially earned my Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) designation through Professional Photographers of America! In this post, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it took to achieve this milestone, what it means for my clients, and why hiring a certified photographer can make all the difference in your portrait experience.

Think you need to lose weight, feel confident, or wait for the perfect time before booking a photo session? Think again. In this post, professional photographer Amanda Van Meter Burch shares why confidence isn’t a requirement—it’s a result—and how guided portrait experiences at Avy Productions help women show up, feel seen, and walk away glowing.

Struggling with self-doubt? Discover how women are building lasting confidence through community, workshops, and portraits.

Let’s be real—stepping in front of the camera isn’t always easy. As a photographer, you’d think I’d have this down to a science. But when...