Amanda McMahon Photography

I always tell my potential clients when we first meet, that I am an open book.  In most cases, I mean it.

I usually have a lot to say, but not so much as to just give it all away or share too much. I think it’s important to be open and honest with the people you’re meeting and finding your personal boundary is important as well. Don’t be too open too fast, but do give a little insight into your personal life. This allows those you’re with to relate to you.

In the spirit of this, I wanted to share some random facts about myself with all of you, things you may know, may have wanted to know, or things you probably didn’t think I would want to share in a public way.

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1.) This July, I will be cancer free (officially) for 5 years! And because of that, I urge you to go to the dermatologist at least once a year no matter if you think you need to or not.

2.) I have been married to my wonderful, hard working, and best friend Brendan for 6 years in December. They have been the fastest, and absolute best 6 years of my life and I am so lucky to be so in love with someone so amazing. I truly believe that even though we started dating at 15, God put him on this earth for me.

3.) I may or may not have an obsession with crepes on Saturday mornings. Nutella, Strawberry, and Banana are my favorites. If we have everything on the weekend, you can bet I am in the kitchen at 8am making those bad boys.

4.) I used to be much more infatuated with Starbucks when I was in Florida, but I only go once a week, if that, now. Pretty proud of myself for the control.

5.) I open mouth kissed a horse once. (just kidding, but what movie is that from?!)

6.) One of my favorite movies is Step Brothers and it tickles me that it’s on t.v at least once a week. If I find it, I watch it…..never fails.

7.) My celebrity crush would have to be Johnny Depp. Though he’s not anything like my husband in any way it seems, there is something very intriguing about him and his ability to be comical in a very straight way and his mysterious and private aire is something to be accounted for.

8.) I love interior design and tend to be on the more rustic/traditional side than the modern. I prefer a country/Tuscan farmhouse than a super modern/tech savvy home any day.  My favorite room of the house is the deck or porch.

9.) Most of you know this, but if you’re just tuning in: I am 27 weeks pregnant (as of Sunday may 6th) with a little boy whom we are naming Luke Daniel and we are beyond excited to welcome him in August.

10.)I never used to want cats (plus, I am allergic), but apartment living back in Daytona Beach made me want a furry pet so badly and a dog wouldn’t work because of the lack of space. One day I came home and hubby had surprised me with 2 kittens! They are my little loveballs now and I couldn’t imagine my home without them.

11.)  (this is gonna be embarrassing):  My first concert as a teen was Backstreet Boys. My poor (and amazing) father took a friend and me, posters and screams and all.

12.) It’s not secret that I am a huge Pittsburgh Steeler fan. It’s fun that so many of my clients see this and tell me in our meetings too! I adore that I attract those kinds of couples and it thrills me to no end. Sadly, I have yet to see them play in person because of work or travel commitments, so if you’re feeling generous…..;)

13.) I hate running. I don’t care how much I try it, it never gets better. I do envy those that do love it, but I just can’t get into it.

14.) My favorite high school class was creative writing. I don’t know that I would’ve taken any other class than that one if I had the choice. My teacher, Mrs. Romano, was amazing and we even kept in touch for years after I graduated.

15.) My favorite thing to do on a Saturday is get up and make breakfast with my husband, lounge a bit, then take Ty to a local park with an old tobacco barn, pack a lunch and eat it there while watching Ty just run all over the place with his happy face on. That dog gets in his own little dreamland, makes my heart melt. (I say this RIGHT as he is laying here and lets a good ol’ fart out that stinks to the high heavens!)

16.) Photography was never something I thought of as a career. Growing up, I was always taking photos with everyone else’s cameras, but it wasn’t until 2005 that it sort of found me, instead. Going through college for it was tough but it thickened my skin and showed me the way to the thing I get to do everyday and adore. I couldn’t imagine not being a photographer.

17.) Don’t tell me Cheerleading or soccer is not a sport, I will get all sorts of crazy on ya.

18.) I can’t get pedicures too often because they tickle my feet so bad that I just can’t sit there and not squirm.

19.) I spend far too much time getting distracted by Facebook, Pinterest, and DSW shoes.

20.) I think that Trial and error is the best way to learn. The errors you make stick with you allowing you to teach others and yourself not to make those again, and the successes allow you to get to your goals and achieve what you desire. Success means working hard and sometimes, learning the hard way.