About Me

Candid photographer in Birmingham, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and beyond. I don't just take photos, although I do quite like doing that.

I’m Amy

A Black Country girl, mum, photographer, creative, skiier, eater of cheese and lover of cats.

I’ve lived in Nottingham and spent time in France but Birmingham is now home where I live with Louis. He’s a project manager, which means we’re in a constant (friendly) competition over who has the busier diary. Life got wonderfully chaotic when Milo arrived, turning everything upside down in the best way, and more recently we welcomed Toby to our crew. Not forgetting our two cats, Indie and Juno.

I used to spend my days travelling, dancing until the early hours to Drum and Bass or 80s classics (depending on the mood), binge-watching box sets, and eating my way through as many restaurants as I could. These days, life looks a little different and you’ll usually find me at our favourite soft play, the local park, or exploring the nearest farm (extra points if there’s soft play involved).

I’ve always loved creating things, from jewellery to mud kitchens and I’m happiest when I’m hands on and getting stuck in. Photography is no different, I love capturing real moments, genuine connection, and the beautiful chaos of family life.

Now based in Birmingham, I photograph weddings, families and events across Worcestershire, Warwickshire, and the wider Midlands. I can’t wait to explore more of the world with the kids in tow, camera always at the ready.

Lifestyle portraits of a Birmingham photographer

“We had so many guests compliment us

on Amy’s presence and style,

it was almost like she was a guest herself. 

The final photos are just amazing.”

Hannah & Ross

“We had so many guests compliment us on Amy’s presence and style, it was almost like she was a guest herself. The final photos are just amazing.”

Hannah & Ross

Am I the photographer for you?

Am I the photographer for you?

If you’re planning to pack your day full of your personalities then YES!

If you want me to to document the beer pong and your Aunty Dot having a good old boogie, as well as the usual emotional rollercoaster of the day then YES!

If you want me to get photos of lots of people standing in lines without giant grins on their faces then NO!

If you’re considering asking your cat to be your ring bearer then YES!

If you live in The Midlands, Worcestershire, Warwickshire or Derbyshire then YES!

Amy Dowling, Birmingham-based wedding and event photographer
Amy Dowling, Birmingham-based event and wedding photographer holding a camera
Amy Dowling, Birmingham-based event and wedding photographer holding a camera
Amy Dowling, Birmingham-based event and wedding photographer holding a camera

6 Things you probably won’t know about me

I love succulents and cacti more than life itself

I’ve worked as a chef in ski resorts to fund my skiing habit

I was shooting at a birthday party and Gary Barlow turned up so I photographed him as well

I’m a bit obsessed with MAFS

I could eat sushi every day for the rest of my life

I made my brother’s wedding cake as well as shooting his wedding

Amy was an absolute gem at our wedding, she captured our dynamic so well.

what my clients say

what my clients say

Such lovely words! They make me feel all glowy inside and hopefully show I’m pretty fun company too.

Natural wedding couple portrait taken in the Midlands
I don’t think that I have enough superlatives to explain just how exceptional Amy’s work is. Our wedding photos absolutely capture our entire wedding so perfectly and we couldn’t have wished for anything better.
Amy totally listened to our brief of ‘nothing too formal, just natural pics from the day’ and did just exactly that.
Thank you Amy for everything, we feel utterly privileged to have had you to capture the most special day of our lives. Adam and Becca xx
Couple taking part in a traditional tea ceremony during their wedding

Amy Takes Photos is a fantastic photographer to capture all your events. Amy met us at our choice of location for our pre wedding photo shoot, she gave great guidance on how to pose and she really made us feel at ease. Amy was very flexible with her time as we had registry and reception on two seperate days. We got plenty of photos, especially during our Chinese tea ceremony. Amy’s got a keen eye for every little details. Amy was professional and she captured our special day perfectly.

Silhouette of a wedding couple sharing a quiet moment
My husband and I definitely made the right choice in choosing Amy as our photographer. From the moment I met her and saw her photos I knew she would be great but she was better than great! She made us feel so relaxed on the day and captured every single aspect of our wedding including beautiful sunset shots and hilarious beer pong ones. She noticed all of the little details and got stunning shots of them. The final photos are amazing and every time we look at them, it’s like re-living the wedding.
Thank you so much Amy! x
Couple sharing a natural moment during their wedding day in the Midlands

Amy was incredible, from the very beginning she was so friendly and put us both at ease. Her photos were stunning and perfectly captured the atmosphere and spirit of the day.

She worked so hard and captured everything. We can’t recommend her enough, get Amy to be your photographer!

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Location

I’m a wedding photographer based in Birmingham, West Midlands. I photograph weddings in Worcester, Wolverhampton, Nottingham, the Cotswolds and the UK.

Contact

07812 911465   hi@amytakesphotos.co.uk