Amanda Camden Photography

Amanda Camden Photography Amanda Camden Photography offers timeless newborn and baby-as-art portraits in Chatham/Springfield, IL.

Known for classic style and a calm touch, we create keepsake images that celebrate the fleeting beauty of your little one’s earliest days.

☔🚲 Sometimes the best adventures happen when it rains. 🚲☔While most people run for cover, little ones see puddles to spl...
06/20/2026

☔🚲 Sometimes the best adventures happen when it rains. 🚲☔

While most people run for cover, little ones see puddles to splash in, raindrops to chase, and a world filled with wonder. Childhood has a beautiful way of finding joy in the simplest moments, and that's exactly what I love about creating portraits like this.

This sweet little rider brought so much personality to her session, proving that a little rain can't stop a big imagination. Between the vintage tricycle, the cheerful yellow hat, and that adorable smile, this image feels like a page straight out of a storybook.

✨ Childhood is messy.
✨ Childhood is magical.
✨ Childhood is worth remembering.

What's your favorite childhood memory involving rain? 🌧️💛

🌙✨ Nestled among soft blooms and sweet dreams... ✨🌙There is something magical about newborn photography, the way tiny fi...
06/18/2026

🌙✨ Nestled among soft blooms and sweet dreams... ✨🌙

There is something magical about newborn photography, the way tiny fingers curl, the peaceful little sighs, and the fleeting moments that seem to pass in the blink of an eye. This beautiful little princess slept soundly through her session, allowing us to create this dreamy floral moon setup that feels straight out of a fairytale.

These are the moments parents wish they could bottle up forever, the newborn stage is gone so quickly, but photographs allow us to revisit it again and again. 💕

If you could freeze one moment of your child's life forever, what age would it be?

🎅✨ GUESS WHAT?! ✨🎅The moment so many families wait for all year is almost here...🎄 Santa Mini Sessions with Santa Ray wi...
06/18/2026

🎅✨ GUESS WHAT?! ✨🎅

The moment so many families wait for all year is almost here...

🎄 Santa Mini Sessions with Santa Ray will go LIVE on July 8, 2026! 🎄

This isn't your typical mall Santa experience. These sessions are filled with wonder, magic, and genuine moments that your children will remember long after the Christmas decorations are packed away. Watching little faces light up as they share their Christmas wishes with Santa is one of my favorite parts of the holiday season.

✨ Personalized time with Santa
✨ Beautiful heirloom-quality images
✨ A magical experience your children will never forget
✨ Limited spots available

If you've been thinking about booking, be sure to set a reminder now because these sessions sell out quickly every year!

🎅 Tell me below: What is your child's favorite thing about Christmas? 🎄

⚽❤️ Tiny toes, big dreams, and a future full of goals. ❤️⚽One of my favorite parts of newborn photography is incorporati...
06/16/2026

⚽❤️ Tiny toes, big dreams, and a future full of goals. ❤️⚽

One of my favorite parts of newborn photography is incorporating the things that mean the most to a family. For this sweet little girl, that meant honoring Dad's love of soccer with a setup that is both simple and meaningful.

Wrapped snugly in a Liverpool scarf and already keeping an eye on her soccer ball, she may be the tiniest fan in the house, but she's already stolen the hearts of everyone around her.

Whether your family loves sports, books, farming, music, or something completely unique, I love creating custom newborn images that tell your family's story. Those personal touches are what transform a photograph into a treasured memory.

Tell me, if you were planning a newborn session, what special hobby, sport, or tradition would you want included? ❤️

🤍 Tiny enough to fit inside a heart... and somehow big enough to completely fill one. 🤍There is something so beautiful a...
06/15/2026

🤍 Tiny enough to fit inside a heart... and somehow big enough to completely fill one. 🤍

There is something so beautiful about the simplicity of this image. No elaborate props, no distractions, just a precious newborn wrapped in love, resting peacefully inside a heart.

The newborn stage is fleeting. The tiny fingers, sleepy stretches, soft cheeks, and the way they curl up so perfectly will change before you know it. That's why I believe these moments deserve to be preserved, not just as photographs, but as artwork that tells the story of the very beginning.

Every baby is unique, and every session is designed to capture the little details that parents never want to forget. Years from now, this image won't just remind them how tiny she was, it will remind them how deeply she was loved.

What is your favorite thing about newborns? Their tiny toes, sleepy smiles, or those sweet baby snuggles? 💕

🤠⭐ This little cowboy has officially stolen the show! ⭐🤠Between the oversized cowboy hat, tiny bandana, denim overalls, ...
06/14/2026

🤠⭐ This little cowboy has officially stolen the show! ⭐🤠

Between the oversized cowboy hat, tiny bandana, denim overalls, and that adorable smile, I'd say he's more than ready to ride off into the sunset. 💙

One of my favorite things about milestone sessions is capturing these sweet personalities as they begin to shine. At this age, every smile feels like a celebration, every expression tells a story, and every photograph becomes a memory you'll treasure long after they've outgrown their tiny boots.

And can we talk about those chunky little baby legs? Because they deserve their own fan club. 😍

These days may feel long at times, but this stage passes in the blink of an eye. Before you know it, the little cowboy sitting on the cowhide rug will be running through the yard, chasing adventures of his own.

For now, we'll freeze this moment forever. ❤️

What's your favorite baby stage: newborn snuggles, sitting milestones, or first birthday fun?

💕 Some photographs tell a story that words could never fully capture. 💕This beautiful little girl isn't just playing dre...
06/14/2026

💕 Some photographs tell a story that words could never fully capture. 💕

This beautiful little girl isn't just playing dress-up... she's wearing her mother's wedding dress.

The same dress her mom wore on one of the most important days of her life now wraps around the little girl who made her a mother. Seeing generations connected through something so meaningful is what makes sessions like this unforgettable.

As moms, we spend so much time watching our babies grow. We celebrate every milestone, cheer them on through every stage, and quietly wonder where the time went. Then one day, you look at them and catch a glimpse of the young woman they are becoming.

But in your heart, they'll always be the little girl who reached for your hand, climbed into your lap, and made your world brighter.

This image is more than a portrait. It's a reminder that love, family, and memories are woven together across generations. One day, she'll look back at this photograph and see not just a beautiful dress, but a piece of her mother's story wrapped around her.

And that is priceless. ❤️

✨ If you have a special heirloom: a wedding dress, a piece of jewelry, a military uniform, or something passed down through generations, what would you love to incorporate into a portrait session?

🍓🍊 Berry sweet, sunshine-filled, and almost ONE! 🍊🍓Can we talk about this smile for a second? 😍 From the adorable red gi...
06/12/2026

🍓🍊 Berry sweet, sunshine-filled, and almost ONE! 🍊🍓

Can we talk about this smile for a second? 😍 From the adorable red gingham outfit to the fresh strawberries, oranges, and watermelon-inspired cake, every detail came together perfectly for this milestone session.

The first year goes by in the blink of an eye. One minute they're tiny newborns curled up in your arms, and the next they're sitting up, showing off their personalities, and flashing smiles that completely melt your heart. These milestone sessions are about celebrating all the little things you'll want to remember forever.

If your baby is approaching their first birthday, now is the perfect time to start planning a custom cake smash session! Every set is designed just for your little one, making their celebration as unique as they are. ❤️

What theme would you choose for your baby's first birthday photos?

✨ Tiny hands, peaceful dreams, and a setup filled with meaning. ✨One of my favorite parts of newborn photography is crea...
06/11/2026

✨ Tiny hands, peaceful dreams, and a setup filled with meaning. ✨

One of my favorite parts of newborn photography is creating images that celebrate a family's culture, traditions, and the love that surrounds a new baby from the very beginning. This beautiful setup was designed with rich colors, meaningful details, and so much heart.

Every newborn session is customized to tell your family's story, whether it's inspired by your heritage, a special theme, or simply the colors and style you love most. Watching these tiny little ones sleep peacefully while we create artwork that will be treasured for generations is something I'll never take for granted.

If you could design a dream-themed newborn session for your baby, what would it be? I'd love to hear your ideas in the comments! ❤️

She's serving serious 1950s diner attitude and I am absolutely here for it! 😍❤️🖤Can we take a moment to appreciate this ...
06/11/2026

She's serving serious 1950s diner attitude and I am absolutely here for it! 😍❤️🖤

Can we take a moment to appreciate this look? The red dress, polka dots, pearls, gloves, and those sunglasses... she understood the assignment and then some. This is exactly why I'm so excited about our upcoming 50's Diner Mini Sessions. They're fun, unique, and give kids the chance to step into a completely different era while showing off their personalities.

The best part? Watching their confidence shine through the camera. Sometimes all it takes is the perfect outfit and a little bit of vintage flair for them to become the star of the show.

Would your child rock a 50's diner photoshoot? Drop a ❤️ below if you'd love more information about these upcoming minis!

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116 W Walnut Street
Chatham, IL

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Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
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