Welcome.
I’m Amanda, the photographer behind Basic Goodness.
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How I Got Here
I began taking pictures and shooting videos almost 20 years ago - mostly, for work-related events, promotions, and advertisements. Alongside that work, I’ve always taken photos and created art for myself. Over the years, my body of work has grown, and it now feels ready to share publicly.
The pieces offered through Basic Goodness come from my personal collection. Everything featured here represents the work I most enjoy and often display in my own home.
My Spontaneous Process
Creative exploration guides my process. If the subject interests me or stirs my emotions, I'll snap a photo. Most of my pictures are unplanned and captured in passing, while wandering, traveling, or moving through daily life. I'm drawn to abstract details and solitary scenes that reflect the passage of time, ordinary beauty, and the natural world.
Authenticity, Care & Quality
I approach editing with a light hand. What you see is true to what I saw through my camera. This stems more from my background in photojournalism than a purist approach to photo editing.
My primary goals are to share authentic, creative work and provide thoughtfully made pieces. Every photo and artwork is original. Nothing is mass produced. Each order is professionally printed and carefully reviewed for quality.
When you interact with Basic Goodness, you’re interacting directly with me — from content to customer care.
Why "Basic Goodness"
The name Basic Goodness comes from a philosophical idea that human nature is inherently good; even though, people may act imperfectly or cause harm. The phrase is often attributed to Tibetan Buddhist master, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, but variations of this idea appear across many spiritual and philosophical traditions.
For me, basic goodness is experienced through compassion, appreciation, and acceptance — toward ourselves, others, and the world around us.
A Little More About Me
I currently live in Austin, Texas with my husband and boxer-beagle mix. Besides taking pictures, I enjoy random exploration, thrifting, hiking, and reading.