ABOUT.
more than a photographer
I’m Amber. the creative, storyteller, memory-maker, and heart behind modern color.
I’ve spent the past ten years building my craft and specializing in portrait, branding, maternity, family, and lifestyle photography. But more than anything, I’m passionate about creating images that feel like you and preserving the moments you’ll want to remember long after they’ve passed.
FIRM BELIEVER IN CAPTURING YOUR MEMORIES
I believe the best photographs aren’t always the ones you plan for. They’re the ones that happen naturally—the laugh you didn’t expect, the way your partner reaches for your hand, the little details you’ll one day wish you could remember exactly as they were. My approach is about creating space for those moments to happen while giving you just enough guidance to feel confident and comfortable in front of the camera.
I believe it’s important to know the person behind the camera, too. You’re trusting me with some of your most meaningful moments, so I want you to know who I am and what drives the work I do.
I live in Columbia, South Carolina, with my wife and our handsome son, who inspire me every day. So much of the way I see photography comes from being a mom myself and knowing just how quickly the little moments become memories.
My love for photography started when I was young, but it truly became a passion after my son was born. I wanted to capture every little second, the expressions, the tiny details, the laughter, and the everyday moments that I knew wouldn’t last forever. Along the way, I fell in love with learning everything from light and composition to editing and, most importantly, the art of telling a story through an image. My style is natural, warm, and connection-driven. I’ll guide you when you need direction, but I’ll also give you plenty of space to simply be together. I’m always looking for the in-between moments—the belly laughs, quiet glances, messy hair, big hugs, and little pieces of your family that make your story yours.
Moskowitz
Amber
OWNER & LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER
Let’s Make This Personal - Things that make me, me and proof that I'm human.
I genuinely love what I do.
There’s something incredibly special about being invited into people’s lives and trusted to preserve moments they never want to forget. Creating something tangible that families can hold onto for generations is what makes this job so fulfilling.
Owner & Founder of Modern Color Photography — I’ve been behind the camera for 10+ years and have photographed 700+ families, couples, milestones, and everything in between.
I have three Goldendoodles. Yes, three. Apparently I enjoy chaos and have questionable decision-making skills. They are not spoiled, they are simply provided with the lifestyle they deserve!
Not a movie person. But give me a binge-worthy TV show and suddenly I have no responsibilities. My toxic trait is saying “I’ll watch one episode” and suddenly it’s 2 AM!
👀 I will absolutely judge you by your zodiac sign. Respectfully. 😂 I am very into astrology. I need to know your sign before I can fully understand you.
I believe baking counts as therapy. Especially when other people eat the evidence. Feeding people is definitely one of my love languages.
I don’t have a favorite holiday, but Thanksgiving makes me feel the most at home.
My favorite foods are apparently the ones that are the least healthy but my taste buds have absolutely no regard for my wellbeing. My dream meal? Hibachi with white sauce. I could eat it every single day if calories didn’t exist.
Iced coffee year-round. Weather is irrelevant.
My music taste has no consistent theme. If it sounds good, it’s going on the playlist.
I communicate primarily through memes and reaction GIFs. Those are signs I'm a millennial who survived dial-up internet, burned CDs, MySpace, AIM away messages, and the emotional trauma of having to wait for a photo to develop.
Homebody with occasional main-character tendencies.
I will go into Target for one thing and leave wondering how I spent $87.
ADHD brain means I can remember a conversation from 2012 but forget why I walked into a room. It also explains approximately 97% of my personality and why my brain has 47 tabs open at all times.
I’m married… but let’s be clear, I am absolutely not the boss at home. 😂
The most rewarding part of what I do is seeing my clients fall in love with the images we create together.
Knowing that they can see themselves, their families, and their stories reflected in their photographs is what makes me happiest.
With Every Image...
I pour my heart and soul into my work.
So when a client sees their gallery and feels that same connection, it reminds me exactly why I love what I do.
Being recognized as South Carolina’s Best Photographer from 2024–2026 is an honor I’m incredibly proud of. This recognition reflects not only my passion for photography, but the trust my clients place in me to capture their most meaningful memories and turn them into moments they can hold onto for years to come.
I represent a female-black-owned business that values diversity.
I believe in standing for what matters & "being the change." I take pride in not only representing the LGBTQ+ community but serving that same community. Our culture at Modern Color Photography photographs people from all backgrounds, religious traditions, and countries.
We proudly tell the love stories of anyone and everyone!
We believe in connection, authenticity, kindness, and creating space for real moments to unfold.
We believe your photographs should feel like you, not overly posed or perfectly polished, but full of the people, personalities, and emotions that make your story yours.
Most of all, we believe in showing up with heart. My hope is that every person who steps in front of my camera feels welcomed, valued, and completely comfortable being themselves.
We want you to walk away with more than just photographs you’re proud to display.
We want you to have a photographer you can trust, connect with, and feel proud to have standing beside you through life’s most meaningful moments. From the big milestones to the little moments in between, we would be honored to be the ones capturing your family’s story and preserving the memories that matter most.
