How to Help a Perfectionist 4-year-old: Research-Based Strategies for Frustration, Writing Struggles and Anxiety

Four-year-olds can struggle with frustration. Amanda Peasley, early childhood educator and family photographer shares tips to help parents teach their child to feel validated and empowered to try new things.

ParentingAmanda PeasleyFebruary 15, 2026

When Memories Live on the Walls: Why Printed Photos Matter More Than Ever

Are your family memories buried in a "Final_Edited" folder on your hard drive? We promise ourselves we’ll print them "someday," but someday often turns into never. Discover why printed wall art is more than just decor—it’s a daily reminder to your children that they belong, they are loved, and their story matters. It’s time to bring your memories home.

3 Easy Holiday Photo Tips for Parents: How to Capture Real Smiles from Your Kids

Discover 3 joy-filled photo tips from Amanda Peasley Photography to help you capture real smiles from your kids this holiday season - no stress necessary.

Amanda PeasleyDecember 10, 2025

Are You on Your Walls? Why it's time to turn your next photo session into custom family wall art!

Are your family photos trapped in your phone? Abandoned in an online gallery, never to see the light of day? Or are they professionally framed and displayed where you can love them every single day? Let’s turn your memories into meaningful art!

Chasing Rolling Hills: My Path to Full-Time Photography & Family Sessions

Pursuing full time family photography sessions and following dreams, motherhood, memories, simple life

FamilyAmanda PeasleyOctober 11, 2025Amanda Peasley PhotographyComment

Desert Maternity Session with a Toddler

MaternityAmanda PeasleyJanuary 15, 2021maternity photographer, maternity session, outdoor family sessions, Desert Session, Saudi Arabia photographer, saudi newborn photographer, saudi maternity photographer

Sneak Peak into a Newborn Session

Congrats! You booked a newborn session! Want to know what to expect? Take a peek and feel the love!

Your Guide to A Gorgeous Maternity Session

MaternityAmanda PeasleyJuly 17, 2020Saudi Arabia photographer, maternity photographer, maternity session, Desert Session

I Think I Want A Desert Session | Saudi Arabia Family Photographer

You’ve decided it’s time. Time to take family photos. The kids are growing by the minute, and you desperately want to document life as it is right now. A desert session sounds intriguing …..

Preparing for a Newborn Session

Life with a newborn may feel overwhelming, but your newborn session doesn’t have to be! Here are some tips for a smooth and beautiful session!

The Truth About Teens

PersonalAmanda PeasleyNovember 4, 2019parenting, teens

Sweet Newborn Session | Dhahran Home Photography Session

Days while pregnant or with a newborn may seem long, but I promise they will slip by faster than you can believe. You will never regret capturing these beautiful and fleeting moments!

Styled Sunset Family Session | Yorkville Family Photography

Family SessionsAmanda PeasleySeptember 16, 2019Yorkville family photographer, family photographer, outdoor family sessions, Family session, Styled session, sunset session, Saudi Arabia photographerComment

Why Big Kids Need To Be Photographed

Mamas with babies contact me a lot. And I LOVE all of it - from the pregnant belly bump to the squishy newborn baby to the toddling 12-month old celebrating her first birthday. These are traditional milestones that parents definitely want to capture. After all, the first year goes so quickly, and they’re only little once.

But they’re also only seven once, and only twelve once, and sixteen ….

And trust me. Those years go just as quickly, if not more so, than the first year.

Kids vs. Family Sessions | Family Photographer

Wanting beautiful photos of your children, but reluctant to get in the frame? Learn how family sessions can give you priceless photos of your kids and so much more!