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12.17.09
PJ & Yea were married on October 10th and they were an absolute joy to work with! Their day was super fun, especially because their wedding took place in the City of Lights (aka Las Vegas)! We always love shooting in different places, so what better place to work with than Las Vegas?! Justin and I were delighted to make the trip out for such an occasion.
Make sure to click here to see more awesomeness from PJ + Yea's wedding day!
Becka @Studio222 Photography said:
The heart light is super fun. :)
(12.17.09 04:46 PM)
imthiaz houseman said:
oh, i love it...your lighting is killer! well, actually its always killer. ;) what a beautiful wedding, nice work.
(12.17.09 09:01 PM)
Brandon M Sweet said:
Aweeeeessssooooommmmmmeeeeee job.
The End.
-Brandon
(12.18.09 07:01 AM)
Auntie Bat said:
Gorgeous! What a great time and a wonderful couple... Love, Auntie Bat
(12.18.09 04:17 PM)
Rochelle (aussie) said:
Super - I love the bride portrait with groom in the mirror reflection. Complete awesomeness as always!
(12.18.09 09:42 PM)
Elaine Chen said:
Hi Amelia and Justin-Just wanted to say that you have captured essence of my sister and Pj as a couple. The pictures have so much soul. Amazing!
(12.20.09 12:16 AM)
jackie g. photog said:
beautiful! i love bride and groom "first look" images!
(12.21.09 01:27 PM)
Sean said:
These are incredible, oh my goodness! LOVE the light outside for the bridals. Amazing!
(12.26.09 01:42 PM)
lynnette coalson said:
geesh! i love your work!!!! you're so stinkin' creative!!!
(12.26.09 09:52 PM)
Steve Herera said:
I am voting for Patrick and Rachelle in order for them to win the photog package!!! Great pictures by-the-way!!!! Awesome.
(12.28.09 07:47 PM)
April said:
Great photos! I vote for Matt and Wendy.
(12.28.09 09:45 PM)
Anthony Garcia said:
Matt & Wendy are a perfect couple and deserve every blessing that comes there way, even a wedding photography package:)
(12.28.09 09:49 PM)
Cindy Green said:
I'd love to see Matt and Wendy win this contest. I've known her parents for over 30 years and I can't think of a more deserving couple.
(12.28.09 10:02 PM)
Catherine Harman said:
I vote for MATTHEW & WENDY - they are both incredible young people who deserve a beautiful wedding.
(12.29.09 07:55 AM)
Jacquelyn said:
YAY Matt and Wendy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOT WOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!
(12.29.09 09:14 AM)
Alex Romo said:
Rachelle and Patrick are the most beautiful down to earth sweethearts ever. This couple is like a pair of salt and pepper shakers, ready to season you up and tell you to turn you situation around for good. Patrick and Rachelle are awsome and they deserve to win this.
(12.29.09 09:28 AM)
Paul said:
Patrick&Rachelle
(12.29.09 09:43 AM)
Nicolette Nunez said:
I vote for Patrick and Rachelle. The happy couple seem very deserving of this offer :)
(12.29.09 10:15 AM)
Anonymous said:
Vote for Matt
(12.29.09 10:22 AM)
Krystle said:
I believe couple number five jayln and matt should win! they deserve this chance of a lifetime and it would be a dream well deserved for this happy loving couple! GO JAYLN AND MATT!!!!
(12.29.09 11:38 AM)
Jerry Hansen said:
I vote for couple #1 Kristin and Steve.
(12.29.09 12:05 PM)
Brittany McAllister said:
My vote is for couple 3: Matt and Wendy!!
(12.29.09 01:33 PM)
Hal Krisle said:
I vote for couple number 3
(12.29.09 01:46 PM)
Kathie Ball said:
I think Kristin and Steve deserve the winning prize. They are the cutest and most wonderful couple!
(12.29.09 01:57 PM)
lily said:
i vote for rachell and patrick couple number two(:
(12.29.09 03:27 PM)
Derek McKenzie said:
I vote for Kristin and Steve, couple one. They're legit. To legit. To legit to quit.
(12.29.09 03:48 PM)
Karma Christensen said:
I vote for Kristin and Steve!!!!!!
(12.29.09 03:57 PM)
Alyson said:
I vote for Matt and Wendy!
(12.29.09 04:31 PM)
Krista Nielson said:
I'm voting for Wendy and Matt
(12.29.09 04:38 PM)
Marissa Willey said:
Couple number 5 :)
(12.29.09 05:20 PM)
Jeremy Chernan said:
( I vote for Matt and Wendy)I know that there is someone out there ready and waiting to recieve such a wonderful and worth while gift to have for there new start as a one. And there will be smiles and hearts full of gratitude for eternity for there blessing to be able to recieve this gift. Matt and Wendy are two individuales but as two people in love with the purest of hearts they are the ones I think should recieve this give away gift because of the the hardships they went through and sacrifice to wait knowing that they were meant for eachother there is no greater love then waiting and waiting to make that special commitment for eternity, even for an eternity of love to share with one another a dream come true. And this give away gift will make it even better and give them a grand opportunity to make it more special for them. Good luck Matt and Wendy :)
(12.29.09 06:19 PM)
Heatherlea said:
my vote is for Steven and Kristen
(12.29.09 06:25 PM)
Elise Barratt said:
Kristin and Steve's story is heartbreaking and i really think they deserve to win! I have known Kristin for a long time and this photography shoot would mean the world to her and would help them remember that special day forever! Without this, they might not be able to pay for a photographer!
(12.29.09 08:05 PM)
sarah fenn said:
matt and wendy deserve it! they're awesome
(12.29.09 08:46 PM)
Abby said:
I say #3 wendy and matt
(12.29.09 09:19 PM)
Laura Pawlowicz said:
Couple # 3 Matt and Wendy I really think this girl that works hard to help everyone else needs help for what she wants that is nice pictures for her wedding. PLEASE pick Matt and Wendy
(12.29.09 11:00 PM)
Genevieve De Haro said:
My vote is going to have to be for couple #2 Patrick and Rachelle. They deserve to have the prize because as a couple they have been a blessing in mine and my daughters life. Rachelle is what I want my daughter to follow as an example in her life. Shes the only women I know who is doing things the right way!
(12.30.09 12:43 AM)
Genevieve De Haro said:
My vote is going to have to be for couple #2 Patrick and Rachelle. They deserve to have the prize because as a couple they have been a blessing in mine and my daughters life. Rachelle is what I want my daughter to follow as an example in her life. Shes the only women I know who is doing things the right way!
(12.30.09 12:45 AM)
Richele Arnoult said:
My vote is for couple 2, Patrick and Chelle!! Just simply because everyone should get back what they give... in one way or another!
(12.30.09 12:54 AM)
Terrell Rohm said:
I vote for couple #3, they seem nice.
(12.30.09 09:28 AM)
Terrell Rohm said:
I vote for couple #3, they seem nice.
(12.30.09 09:28 AM)
Erin said:
My vote goes to Kristen and Steve! Good luck guys! Congrats!
(12.30.09 10:07 AM)
Mike Roberts said:
I have known Matt and Wendy (Couple #3) for many years now. They are good people, and I am excited for them. Good luck you guys!
(12.30.09 11:22 AM)
cortney said:
i love these photos!..i vote matt and wendy!
(12.30.09 02:01 PM)
Tim amaro said:
Matt and Wendy
(12.30.09 03:35 PM)
Matt (Couple #3) said:
Amelia are the votes in this section going to count for the contest. A lot of the comments in this section are voting for Matt and Wendy. I know this isnt the place to cast the vote so will they count?
(12.30.09 05:52 PM)
michelle whaley said:
Kristin and Steve have my vote
(12.30.09 06:30 PM)
Sara Campbell said:
I really think couple #3 should win!!!
(12.30.09 10:38 PM)
Sara Smith said:
I think that couple #3, Matt and Wendy, are extremely deserving of this gift. They seem like a wonderful couple, and I think it would mean the world to them if they were awarded with such a wonderful prize!
(12.30.09 10:43 PM)
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We're super duper excited to be announcing this next LYON-SHOP because we'll be doing it LAS VEGAS style! We weren't planning on announcing this one until January, but changed our minds after receiving numerous emails from interested parties that would like to purchase seats to give away as Christmas gifts. So here we are!
Join us as we set up shop on the infamous Las Vegas Boulevard - aka The Strip! The LYON-SHOP, Part QUATRE is set to take place on March 6th of 2010, just before the tradeshow of all tradeshows - WPPI. WPPI is the must attend event for Wedding and Portrait photographers, which is being held on March 4th-11th, with the tradeshow portion taking place March 8th-10th. This is a perfect way to amplify and expand the information, knowledge, learning and fun times that you'll have there this year!
To catch a glimpse at how the last LYON-SHOP went, click here! You can also visit our official LYON-SHOP site by clicking here for further details. We're looking forward to seeing who signs up, act fast while the seats are hot and available!!!
Tonya Peterson said:
I love that you are actually making it affordable for people to learn from you! Kudos for real! Hopefully we can meet up in Vegas. Alex and I don't get there until the 7th but we would love to see you guys.
(12.17.09 10:05 PM)
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12.11.09
We've been friends with the Bates family for quite sometime, in fact, some of you might remember the session I shot of Marianne with baby Tanner in her belly.When were just barely learning how to work a camera the Bates family let us shoot our first family portrait session with them way back in 2004 (man, I wish I had those images just laying around so I could blog them for everyone to see). We love the Bates family and are so thankful to call them friends. Justin and I met them when we first got married, in Pasadena. The friendship has grown since then and so have both of our families! Glad they still let me photograph them as the years pass by:).
My favorite shot of the day!
Also, a special thanks to Jessica Claire for lending me a helping hand that day, you're a good friend:).
Feuza said:
Probably my favorite holiday session EVER! oh my Amelia, how do you do it!
(12.11.09 04:56 PM)
jackie wonders said:
holy cow...that family's unbelieveable! per usual, great images Amelia :)
(12.11.09 05:31 PM)
Beth said:
Gorgeous family. I love every single of these - I am sure you friends are over the moon! (wow I sound like my mom...). Seriously, if I ever can I coming to the west coast to have shoot of me and my kids :o) Beautiful work
(12.11.09 05:51 PM)
Briony said:
these are insanely awesome. every shoot just gets better and better. beautiful job!
(12.11.09 06:34 PM)
lroah said:
Wow. I simply must have you photograph my family sometime soon! These are gorgeous.
(12.11.09 07:47 PM)
yan palmer said:
this post makes me want the baby in my belly to be a boy so so so so so so bad (have two girls already). fun to check out some of your roots, your eye has always been amazing. i think my favorite is the second to last shot...or my favorite might be all of them.
(12.11.09 08:54 PM)
Brandon M Sweet said:
blam! Thats the sound my brain makes from being blown, especially by that first and last photograph. Amazing! Love the Tone's of the last one especially!
-Brandon M Sweet
(12.12.09 07:19 AM)
Ellena van Tonder said:
Absolutely stunning!!!
(12.12.09 07:22 AM)
Katie Neal Photo said:
I think this is my fave family shoot you've done to date. They are gorgeous and the shots are phenomenal!
(12.12.09 08:57 AM)
Jeanette LeBlanc said:
I head over heels love your work, but this family shoot blows me away. Awesome, awesome. awesome.
(12.12.09 11:35 AM)
marianne said:
Amelia....I love these photos, but I love you more! I can't wait to plaster them everwhere. You really captured my kids personalities. It helps that they think you're awesome! Thanks again, and thanks internet world for all the lovely comments.
(12.12.09 03:54 PM)
brooke bowland said:
i want to take my family and jump into these photos. they are perfectly perfect. love.
(12.12.09 10:36 PM)
Alexandra said:
What beautiful family portraits! I love the colors and the feel. Gorgeousssss!
(12.13.09 02:44 PM)
Travis Smith said:
Beautiful family. Inspirational work. You never cease to amaze!
(12.15.09 12:18 AM)
Stacey said:
Goodness gracious, I LOVE the use of RED!!!!! Such gorgeous photos and lighting... and people :-) Incredible!
(12.15.09 07:30 AM)
Vania -SimplyBloom Photography, LLC said:
these are really amazing! wow! i would love some photos of my fam like these one day
(12.19.09 11:26 PM)
Carol Benesh said:
Such a darling family, such great photos! Is Tyler ever going to quit being irresistible?
(12.20.09 07:54 PM)
Paul said:
The chairs in the field are really beautiful and I love that last shot with the kids walking!
(12.21.09 11:12 PM)
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It's Christmas time in the Lyon household! I LOVE this time of year! The smell in the air is undeniable, there's a crazy special feeling all around...I should probably write a new Christmas hit song all about it:).
Ever since Justin and I tied the knot (back in 2002) I had been trying to incorporate some modern elements with our Christmas decor and no matter what I did it just didn't feel right. So this year I gave in completely and went 100% cheesy traditional and allowed all the red, green, and white to overflow! I have to admit that everything feels right now that my house is all decked out this way and I think I'm going to let it stick from now on!:)
Obviously I shot these photos a few days ago...the sign should read, "Santa comes in 15 days".
Lauren P. said:
Gorgeous home!! Love all the tiny details you have added, and I am especially loving the Santa photo and the stockings!! Love it all!
(12.10.09 01:05 AM)
Feuza said:
Wow, I am impressed,makes my house look like the grinch, great frames and photos!
(12.10.09 01:11 AM)
Natalie Norton said:
WOW! Love it!!! Fact, I worked for, and was "terminated" from Abercrombie when I was in college. I missed work one day because I was snowed in up at Park City. The lady actually said "I'm going to have to terminate you." :)
(12.10.09 01:53 AM)
Alisa Greig said:
LOVE your decor! it looks so homey and cozy :) you have a nice home
(12.10.09 01:57 AM)
Debbie S said:
Awww, very nice! That actually got me a little more in the Christmas Spirit. Maybe I'll put up my decorations this weekend. Thanks for sharing. :)
(12.10.09 05:32 AM)
Becka @Studio222 Photography said:
I adore your living room. IT's exactly what I wish ours looked like! I love the huge portraits and the wood floors and all the touches of family.
(12.10.09 05:37 AM)
Lydia Jane said:
awww, amelia. this is so cozy and beautiful! christmastime is heavenly.
(12.10.09 07:17 AM)
Melissa said:
Very lovely! I love the knit stockings - we have 2 of the same ones in fact!
(12.10.09 07:45 AM)
Bobbie Brown said:
Ohhh, love it all! And I love the santa poster!!! Please do tell me where your stockings came from - I love them and have the red, green and white one, however, I cannot find any to match it now!
(12.10.09 07:59 AM)
sheila lory said:
thanks for sharing this! beautiful!
(12.10.09 08:03 AM)
Melissa Gartner said:
Super Cute!! Love decorating for Christmas!! The Stockings are my fav!
(12.10.09 08:16 AM)
Becca said:
I love love love your home and the pictures of it! so cheerful and beautiful :-) thanks for sharing!
(12.10.09 08:37 AM)
Jane Hasty said:
You have motivated me to finsh with my decorating! Looks beautiful and so festive! Jane
(12.10.09 10:29 AM)
Mike Cunningham said:
"Manager at Abercrombie...." HAHHA that is awesome. SO not what I expected. Does he still mist your doorway with cologne every 30 minutes?
(12.10.09 12:32 PM)
Allison Barnes said:
I am quite envious of your home. It's beautiful! As a college student, I can only dream of such decor (and dream I do!).
(12.10.09 08:29 PM)
corinne delis said:
You just inspired me to go cheesy as well next year. I LOVE the poster/canvas on the wall so much, thanks for the inspiration!
corinnexxx
(12.11.09 01:17 AM)
Katie Neal Photo said:
I'm so in love with your decorations. So I guess that makes me cheesy/traditional too. :) You have such a knack for cute decorating!!! This makes me really want a mantle installed at my house! :)
(12.11.09 08:33 AM)
Amber Baker said:
What a sweet and cozy home! My favorite are the knit stockings. Please share where you got them?
(12.11.09 01:12 PM)
Kelli Nicole said:
Love your home! All the decorations are adorable. The train is so awesome, I want one when I grow up :).
(12.23.09 05:38 AM)
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12.08.09
With Christmas fast approaching and the holiday season present, I've been cranking out family portrait sessions like a mad woman! Plus, I still have at least SIX more weddings to blog before the year is over!!!! So hold on to your seats, its going to be a crazy ride all the way through the new year!
I had a great afternoon working with the Crowder family. I was especially looking forward to the session since I've been long time friends with Jordan (the dad) since I was about 10 years old and I was also high school buddies with Kellie (the mom)! It really has been fun to watch Jordan and Kellie with their growing family. They were high school sweethearts and now they have two beautiful boys. I loved seeing how far we've all come since way back when!
Kellie Crowder said:
Amelia these are unbelievable!!!! Thank you so much. We had so much fun and are even more excited about how they turned out!
(12.08.09 09:45 PM)
Katie Neal Photo said:
It was crazy cool to meet you and Justin at the smug last night. You two are way cute together and SO nice. I'm in love with these pictures. This family is SUPER hot and you did an awesome job capturing their bond!
(12.09.09 08:43 AM)
cindy said:
Their hair is just too much cuteness to handle. The session is equally as beautiful as they are!
(12.09.09 12:06 PM)
brooke bowland said:
love. love. LOVE. i so want my family in front of your camera.
(12.12.09 10:38 PM)
Ashley said:
I agree with everyone else... love this family! I love the family shots so much!
(12.15.09 09:53 PM)
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