Amanda Terry
A native Texan from the borderland, I’ve been behind a camera since elective Journalism as a high school freshman. After receiving a Photojournalism degree from UT Austin, I immediately proceeded to build a highly successful career in the hotel business. A serious case of wanderlust and love of the ocean has sent me to the Bahamas and Virgin Islands to run boutique resorts and crew on charter sailboats.
But as the old saying goes… “You can take the girl outta Texas…” I missed the warmth and hospitality of my people, not to mention proper Mexican food, and so I’m delighted to be back. I am obsessed with old houses and architecture and have managed to come full circle back to put Texas, real estate and photography together in a way that blends all the things I love! Until I run off to foreign waters again. Hmmm… Twist Tours Mexico?
How long have you been in the Austin area?
⤜ Went to school here in the 90’s. Lived here on and off for about 12 years.
Who inspires you (in general / as an artist / your interpretation)?
⤜ Regular people being decent to each other.
Breakfast Lunch or Dinner?
⤜ Brunch!
What was the best concert you’ve ever been to?
⤜ Live at Liberty Lunch
When you were a kiddo, what did you really want to be when you grew up?
⤜ A veterinarian
Your favorite Austin Eatery // Coffee House // Brewery?
⤜ Polvos
Do you have a favorite charity you wish more people knew about?
⤜ Heifer International
What’s your hidden talent?
⤜ I can raise my eyebrows individually
What’s your favorite thing about being a photographer?
⤜ Checking out how other people live!
Have you ever met anybody famous?
⤜ Smokey Robinson
What is your go-to Potluck dish?
⤜ Chips and guac
How many states // countries have you visited (or lived in!)?
⤜ Lived in Virgin Islands, Bahamas, Texas. Visited many Caribbean/ Central American countries (DR, Jamaica, British VI’s, Costa Rica, Honduras, Belize, Mexico)
What’s something that has surprised you about being a real estate photographer?
⤜The extent that people go to decorate their kids’ rooms! Amazing!
What is one of the top items on your Bucket List?
⤜ Safari in Africa
What’s something—big or small—that you’re really bad at?
⤜ I’m a terrible procrastinator.
What’s one hobby you’d love to get into?
⤜ I’d like to start riding horses again
What’s your most used emoji?
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