ABOUT US

DESTINATION WEDDING + LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHERS

BASED IN PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO (originally from Australia + Canada)

Amanda & Mike Chopiany - Dreambella Photography

Hi, I’m Amanda, a Professional Wedding + Portrait Photographer + Aussie based in Playa del Carmen, Mexico with the love-of-my-life-best-friend + Canadian hubby, Michael (aka Miguel) (who has a secret obsession with all things Spiderman shhhh!) + also happens to be my 2nd Photographer + sleep walking buddy (yes we both sleepwalk!) We share a love for all different cultures, all different foods, travelling all over the world, meeting new friends, keeping fit, all things beachy, our Creator + of course photography! A current pic of us here on the left + on our wedding day 20 years ago below 🙂 (photo credit my sister – film) … and yes if you are doing the math we were married at the age of 5 ;) LOL

“Dream Bella” was inspired by …

my constant dream of doing what I love and seeing beauty in everyone and everything I see. (“Bella” means beautiful in Italian). I feel so excited and privileged to be able to combine my love for photography, art and nature with my love for people. Every individual, couple and family I have photographed, have been so beautiful and unique to me that it has provided me with a constant source of creative inspiration that makes photography my dream job!!!  If there is anything else you would like to know, please don’t hesitate to ask, I’m an open book!

When it comes to WEDDINGS …

we became hooked after the first one we photographed together. The exhilaration, the people, the emotion, the love, the happiness, the fun/laughter, the quirky characters, the dancing, the beautiful details + the romance – a perfect canvas for our creative juices to paint free! We want to capture everything from the big moments through to the glorious details + intimate nanoseconds, with unique, natural, warm, real, romantic + stunning imagery that you will LOVE!

Over the past 7 years …

we feel extremely spoilt to have met + photographed some of the coolest, most beautiful + genuine people possible + for that we are forever grateful! Our love for travel + language has now led us to the stunning Riviera Maya, Mexico where we are excited to be photographing people from all around the world in stunning locations like Playa Del Carmen, Isla Mujeres, Cancun, Tulum, Puerto Morelos, Cozumel + beyond!  With locations like San Miguel Guana Juato + Chiapas on our bucket list. If you are fortunate enough to be tying the knot in any of these incredible locations or simply want some amazing lifestyle portraits captured amongst all that awesomeness please get in touch.

xoxo

AMANDA + MICHAELDREAM BELLA PHOTOGRAPHY

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TESTIMONIALS

Samantha + Erics Wedding Testimonial

January 31st, 2025|Comments Off on Samantha + Erics Wedding Testimonial

5***** “Amanda,  WOW indeed! Your message brought such a huge smile to both of us—it means so much that you felt welcomed and part of our celebration because we absolutely adored having you there. [...]

Brittany + Ians Wedding Testimonial

January 31st, 2025|Comments Off on Brittany + Ians Wedding Testimonial

5 STARS “We couldn’t have asked for a better outcome with our wedding photos. Amanda + her husband were so amazing. If I could leave 100 STARS I would. Thank you again for [...]

Tania + Brennens Wedding Testimonial

January 31st, 2025|Comments Off on Tania + Brennens Wedding Testimonial

5***** “Tania Acosta _ “All I know is that I have the most beautiful wedding pictures thanks to Amanda.  Amanda and her husband were an absolute dream to work with on our wedding day. [...]

Marina + Stephens Wedding Testimonial

January 31st, 2025|Comments Off on Marina + Stephens Wedding Testimonial

5***** “We are absolutely in love with the photos 😍 You captured our day perfectly, we really can’t thank you both enough ♥️  Oh my gosh we’ve had a long travel day but they [...]

Demianna + Sterlings Wedding Testimonial

January 31st, 2025|Comments Off on Demianna + Sterlings Wedding Testimonial

5***** ““Seriously, amazing job - these are all so gorgeous!! Couldn't have imagined anything better! We are all in tears over here!” Demianna + Sterling “Amanda + Mike - Well, I had to collect [...]

Helena Woods Branding Testimonial

January 31st, 2025|Comments Off on Helena Woods Branding Testimonial

5***** “helena woods “One of my favorite photo sessions I've had in such a long time! A spectacular experience! The session was so much FUN and so very playful, creative and joyful. My pictures [...]