Amanda Benko was nominated by a friend who wanted to help Amanda tell the community about her recently launched photography business. Amanda seeks to capture beautiful images and memories for her clients and specializes in photographing families and children. Carry on below to read more about Amanda and Crush Photogrpahy.
What is your name?
Amanda Benko
How do people connect with you on Linkedin?
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/amanda-benko/46/99/23b
What do you always find yourself saying?
Life is Beautiful
If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?
Wayne Dyer - he has inspired me very much in my life. I would love to sit down and have a coffee with him, and just be.
If you were to receive any existing public award, what award would you like to win?
Community Service Award. Giving back to the community is a huge passion of mine, and I love to help those in need as much as I can.
If you could spend a day with any historical figure, who would you choose?
Johnny Cash. How incredible would it be to sit down and listen to good old Johnny play his incredible music! Music is another huge passion of mine, I would really love that!
Who inspires you?
Who - Grandmother. What - Nature :)
What are 3 things on your bucket list?
1) To teach children in Africa
2) To own a log house in the country, with horses, a garden and children running around
3) To travel through Europe for a year. No boundaries. No timeline. Unlimited funds.
If you had an enormous yacht, what would you name it?
MandyRae
If you could foresee a single day of your future in its entirety, what date would you select?
The birth of my first child :)
What are you passionate about?
Nature.
Music.
Running.
Hiking.
Love.
Family.
Friends.
My Faith.
Camping.
Wine.
Country.
What has been your favourite day of your life, up to this point?
Driving through the desert in Palm Springs, California in a convertable with the wind blowing through my hair on a hot and sunny day. Finding a desert hike through the rocks, and setting up a picnic in the middle of knowhere. It was simply beautiful.
What has been your proudest accomplishment?
Running my first half marathon this year, and then another Trail half marathon two months later! Next year I plan to do my first full!
Where is your favourite place to dine in Kelowna?
The Minstrel Cafe
What is your favourite activity or event in Kelowna?
Wine Tasting in Naramata
What is the name of your business/organization?
Crush Photography
What does your business/organization do?
Photography
Where can people find your business on Facebook?
http://www.facebook.com/crushonphotography
What is your Twitter account?
@crushonfotos
What is your mission?
To share my heart through my lens, and capture memories for a life time :)
If you could achieve one thing within your field, what would it be?
Inspiration
Where do you want your business/organization to be in 5 years?
I would love to have a beautiful studio, the best equipment and be well established within the community
Who do you consider to be a forerunner within your field?
Julie Paisley Photography
What 3 qualities do you feel that your business/organization exemplifies?
Creativity.
Real Moments.
Fun!
What would you like to say to your employees/volunteers?
I am a one man show!
How does your business/organization impact the community?
I capture real peoples moments, and give them life-long memories :)
If I could change 1 thing about Kelowna, it would be
Nothing. I grew up in the Okanagan and feel very blessed to have grown up in such a beautiful place!
What do you think makes Kelowna great?
Everything. It is an outdoor playground!! The hiking trails, the running trails, the beaches, the lakes, the mountains, the four seasons, the sunny summer days, the wine tasting, the festivals and events, the people, the downtown core, the community service - so much to be grateful for!
Some general comments I would like to share are
"Earth’s crammed with heaven, And every common bush afire with God; But only he who sees, takes off his shoes; the rest sit round it and pluck blackberries".
- Elizabeth Barrett Browning
