Amy Gerhardt is a Master of Photography (M.Photog) and award-winning portrait artist known for a signature style that blends technical precision with an Old Masters aesthetic. A multi-year Photographer of the Year and active member of The Professional Photographers of America and the American Society of Photographers, her work reflects a level of craftsmanship and consistency trusted by clients who expect more than a standard session.
Specializing in high-impact studio and environmental portraiture, Amy offers a considered alternative to trend-driven photography. Her private studio experience is designed to be focused, collaborative, and refined—where lighting, composition, and artistic direction are handled with intention from the start. The result is portraiture that feels elevated, enduring, and unmistakably personal.
Photographer of the year, Professional Photographers of South Carolina (2021, 2024)
Artist of the year, Professional Photographers of South Carolina (2023)
Grand Imaging Award Finalist, Professional Photographers of America (2021)
Imaging Excellence, Professional Photographers of America (2022)
Imaging Excellence, Professional Photographers of America (2024)
Achievements
Associate Fellow, 2024, Professional Photographers of South Carolina
Master of Photography (M.Photog.), Professional Photographers of America, 2024