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10.06.11
I've been looking forward to posting this wedding for over a month! I realize that I've been on maternity leave and completely LOVING hanging out with my little newborn Monroe, but it's been nice to try to get back into the swing of things as far as my photography business goes.
Remi + Kristin's wedding was one of those days of shooting that I felt grateful for my abilities and honored to be part of such a significant occasion. Remi + Kristin actually booked Justin and I to shoot their wedding before I found out I was expecting a bun in the oven. When I realized my due date (just two weeks after their wedding date) I nervously called Kristin + Remi to discuss the situation and they were BEYOND understanding and still wanted us to photograph their big day regardless. What a huge blessing that was and I feel super grateful to have this sweet couple as clients! I am SO glad that I was still able to work this amazing wedding with Justin!
Who says that groomsmen are the only ones that get to have cool socks?! Check out these rockin' Yo Gabba Gabba socks that the ring bearers had on!
My favorite shot of the day!
Kuddos to the So Happi Together team for putting on a sweet wedding reception at the Renee Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall!
My favorite detail of the day: the wedding invitation stationary! Such a rad design, check out the wording!
I think that the next three images truly display the funny personalities of Kristin + Remi! They had us laughing all day long!
LOVED everything about this day! click here to see more with a slideshow!
Dan O'Day said:
haha... love it! best cake cutting shot i've ever seen :)
(10.06.11 04:13 PM)
lydia {ever ours} said:
what an absolutely gorgeous wedding! stellar work as usual! :)
(10.06.11 04:21 PM)
Kip Beelman said:
Dang - What a tricked out venue and incredible design. Can't believe you did this considering your physical state - You're amazing in many ways lady!
(10.06.11 04:22 PM)
Madelene said:
Beautiful!!! Amelia, you made it look so effortless & easy!
(10.06.11 04:25 PM)
Marissa Rodriguez said:
My gosh this wedding was amazing! I love everything!!!! Awesome job as usual!!!
(10.06.11 04:38 PM)
Christine Chang said:
I fell in love as soon as I saw those SOCKS!
(10.06.11 04:46 PM)
Becky said:
so beautiful and fun!
(10.06.11 05:13 PM)
Susan said:
this shoot was fun to scroll down. OMGOSH love it words can't express it
(10.06.11 06:06 PM)
Rachel Tatem said:
That venue is wonderful, such open spaces. Great job capturing the way the bride and groom interact with each other!
(10.07.11 04:44 AM)
Emilie said:
What a sweet couple!!
(10.07.11 05:23 AM)
kayla :) said:
love love love. these images ROCK!!!
(10.07.11 09:54 AM)
Annelie Photography said:
Awesome!!! So inspiring!
(10.07.11 11:28 AM)
Leah said:
Simply amazing. And to do this 2 weeks after giving birth? Incredible!
(10.07.11 11:35 AM)
Leah said:
P.S. What would it cost to fly you to Ohio for a family shoot? :) (Kidding - sort of) :)
(10.07.11 11:36 AM)
Dade Freeman said:
You have some fabulous images there, nice compositions :)
(10.07.11 11:36 AM)
Jane in NH said:
Amazingly beautiful photos !!!
(10.07.11 11:41 AM)
Shanna | Nostalgia Film said:
Wow! Super adorable couple and lovely retro-inspired photos. The B&W lensbaby shot is awesome.
(10.07.11 11:59 AM)
Michelle said:
Love every single pic.......
(10.07.11 01:52 PM)
Wedding Photography Sydney said:
Gorgeous images. You have done a wonderful job.
(10.10.11 12:10 AM)
velvetowlphotography said:
Absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful work!!
(10.10.11 01:35 PM)
Magda said:
beautiful...
(10.11.11 02:51 AM)
Josh Rigsby said:
The b&w negative space image of him holding her is beyond amazing. Maybe one of my favorite of yours.
(10.11.11 06:57 AM)
Justin said:
That cake shot is so great! Also love that "zooming" shot of him kissing her. Great wedding.
(10.11.11 11:04 AM)
Lisa Woods said:
How do you do it? Stunning.
(10.14.11 07:34 PM)
Abby Grace said:
I love how many images you put into this post. I feel like people never include enough photos from a wedding day, especially ones as awesome as this. I ADORE their stationery- that story? Freaking awesome. Also, she's gorgeous. Just beautiful. They look like a really fun couple, and you captured it so well! Fav image is one of her coming into the church.
(10.18.11 06:32 AM)
Whitney Schey said:
You have such a distinct look. I love it. I love that when I see your photos, I know they are YOURS. I love that you are bold in the way you photograph. That you take on creativity in ways that are outside of what most are doing. As a fellow wedding photographer, you have majorly inspired me to push through what comes easy. Thank you.
(11.20.11 02:43 PM)
Rebecca said:
Stunning wedding captured perfectly!!
(12.10.11 03:27 PM)
Wedding Photography Melbourne said:
Stunning Images. You captured nice shots.
(01.27.12 12:44 AM)
Jesus said:
Congrats , And great pics!!!
(05.03.12 10:14 AM)
Billy Pham said:
This is so good!
(05.08.12 01:35 PM)
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The past two weeks have been absolute heaven on earth! There's something wonderful and amazing about bringing a new baby into the world. What a fantastic blessing it has been to finally welcome Monroe into our family!
When I look back, Justin and I have been waiting quite some time for this little girl to arrive. Technically we had been "trying" since August of 2009 and from one reason to the next it just didn't work out. With my dad passing away in July of 2009 that put stress on my body, a miscarriage last summer, then finally it all worked out and she's here!
I went into labor on the 13th at 8:30pm, Justin decided to do a "live twitter" feel of the event of the labor. We had expected this to go quick since my last labor was only 7 hours long. Little did we know that it would be 17 hours for Monroe to make her debut!
The labor pains started to get stronger so I happily accepted the epidural, thus started the waiting game....
I wanted to sleep, but was too excited so I let Justin rest.
At 12pm the Dr. arrived and broke my water, finally I was progressing!
FINALLY at 1:19pm our little Monroe Nicole Lyon was here!!! We didn't know that her cord was wrapped around her neck and she actually tied a true knot in her own umbilical cord (something that the Dr. says he only sees once every 5 years, he says that she is a lucky girl!). We were SO thankful for the nurses and our Dr. that got Monroe here safely!
Justin and I were ECSTATIC, to say the least, to see her! Honestly, what a WONDERFUL thing it is to be parents to this little angel! Thank you to Angie for coming to take some photos for us, we love you!
6 pounds, 12 ounces! 
Yes, I grabbed a few shots myself of our new small bundle of joy!
My favorite part about the newborn age is the sleeping-on-the-chest stage! I soak in every minute I get to do this with Monroe! Monroe already loves her daddy!
You forget how small babies are when they come out!
This is her "take home" outfit...and so the headbands begin! I'm definitely taking advantage of all the girlie stuff I get to use after having two boys, so fun!
My boys wanted a sister so bad! I know they're going to be such great big brothers to her!
Remember this stuffed animal and how we told the boys they were getting a baby sister?! Sloan keeps bringing "hippie" to Monroe saying that "she needs it! it's her's mom!"
LOVE this shot of my Monroe! I did a little photo shoot of her when she was three days old, that shoot turned into a few more...sooooo, I'll be doing another post next with more pics of Monroe and the boys.:)
Justin, Hudson, Sloan, and I are so thankful to have this little girl to be part of our family! We love you Monroe!!!
rog said:
darling, darling, darling. You and your family seriously warm my heart. Love you to pieces.
(09.29.11 08:06 PM)
Natalie Norton said:
OH! OH! OH! Congratulations times a zillion. She is PERFECT!!! I'd die for some sleeping-on-the-chest time with Monroe!
(09.29.11 08:12 PM)
Sara Bliss said:
Love the photos, the story, and the sweet little one! Thanks for sharing. Newborns are SO amazing! Congratulations!
(09.29.11 08:17 PM)
Ashley Perez said:
I was totally tearing up when I saw those pictures of you holding her for the first time. She is beautiful! Congrats! I'm so glad you have your girl now (:
(09.29.11 08:24 PM)
Molly Mare said:
You dont know me but I follow your blog and I just wanted to say congratulations! I'm always so impressed with the genuine love I can see in your family. You have such beautiful children. God had blessed you abundantly. And on a sillier note I absolutely loved your hair during labor. What a great idea to keep it out of your face. You looked amazing. :)
(09.29.11 08:28 PM)
nikki said:
stunning, precious, beautiful, intense, emotional...all the best things that must come with the arrival of a new life. the photos are amazing, she is beautiful (& already looks like her brothers!). Is that a co-sleeper bed I see in your room? (sorry to be all snoopy!) your work is so inspiring and I love to see the love in your family!
(09.29.11 08:40 PM)
Angeliz Guevara said:
She is just precious!.... :) God bless her and your entire family!
(09.29.11 08:53 PM)
Paige Evans said:
Congratulations! She's beautiful! And you've totally inspired me to have my hair all done up and makeup on next time I have a baby :)
(09.29.11 08:55 PM)
ellen patton said:
Amazing photos. I love all of them. And I love your baby's name.
(09.29.11 09:10 PM)
becky k said:
oh amelia! i couldn't be more thrilled for your family. she is absolutely darling. congrats, congrats, congrats!!
(09.29.11 09:36 PM)
Meg said:
Congrats to all of you guys on your new little girl! She is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!
(09.29.11 11:00 PM)
Amber said:
She is perfect, what a beautiful treasure... it's so wonderful to see all the love in your sweet family! Congratulations!! xxoo!
(09.30.11 01:22 AM)
Amanda said:
oh so is perfect guys!! Just beautiful. A huge congrations to you all xxx
(09.30.11 02:58 AM)
Candice & Daniel & Stevie said:
Congrats! She is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!! What a lovely name too!
(09.30.11 04:31 AM)
Kati said:
Congratulations to all! Little girls rock! Savory every moment...as we both know, it goes by too quickly!
(09.30.11 04:38 AM)
Douglas Pettway said:
I love love love x1,000,000 these photos. So touching and endearing. Congratulations on such a wonderful baby girl! :)
(09.30.11 07:01 AM)
whitneyingram said:
Once again, another baby Lyon that looks like all the others. You make an attractive brand of baby! Happiest congrats! I know you love this early baby phase so much- enjoy it while it lasts!
(09.30.11 07:37 AM)
kelli Taylor said:
Congratulations! And how did you look so good right after birth! Not fair!
(09.30.11 07:40 AM)
Lindsey Joy said:
So unbelievably happy for you and Justin! It's so beautiful to see how over-the-moon you are with her! Your happiness and excitement are infectious. She is gorgeous! xoxo :)
(09.30.11 07:42 AM)
Kate Whitmore said:
Sloan is cracking me up. He is precious! Love the pictures with her brothers!
(09.30.11 08:27 AM)
Travis Shumate said:
Such a beautiful girl. So glad she arrived healthy and well! Can't wait for her to be friends with baby girl Shumate.
(09.30.11 08:38 AM)
Jackie Wonders said:
you guys make cute little humans...welcome to the crazy beautiful world Monroe! way to rock the headbands :)
(09.30.11 08:41 AM)
Melissa said:
OHHH she is just so adorable and she a beauty. I got all teary eyed looking at all the photos. We are having our 1st in the end of March. Super excited for you guys!!
(09.30.11 08:50 AM)
Jenny said:
She. Is. Stunning. A million congratulations and blessings. What a wonderful addition to your already wonderful family!
(09.30.11 12:00 PM)
jenn king said:
amelia i am so in love with her! these photos make me even more excited for my baby girl coming soon!!!
(09.30.11 01:17 PM)
Katie Metka said:
oh my goodness! She is so precious! Congratulations to you all, what a wonderful gift from God.
(09.30.11 01:18 PM)
SR said:
What a little beauty! Many congrats to all of you!
(09.30.11 02:34 PM)
EpicDanger said:
BAhhh my ovaries hurt! I want a 3rd and 4th baby so bad! Monroe is not helping! She is so beautiful!
(10.01.11 07:49 AM)
drae said:
congratulations! so happy for all of you and what a lucky girl, she has two big brothers that will always have her back and to watch over her. she is beautiful...
(10.01.11 08:43 AM)
kankan iskandar said:
speechless...totally awesome..congratz....
(10.01.11 04:32 PM)
melissa said:
She looks so aware! I also think she is smirking a bit in the photo with Justin. I am so happy for you and your family. Such an awe inspiring thing. Oh, and you did look great.
(10.01.11 10:42 PM)
Sofia said:
What beautiful pictures of your precious baby girl. Your pictures moved me and congratulations!
(10.02.11 08:45 AM)
Jani Breedt said:
Amelia, I don't want children of my own and I've never been broody - but these set of images brought a lump to my throat and I've started to wonder if I'm not missing out!
(10.02.11 09:57 AM)
Anissa said:
A bit late : congrats :) She's beautiful ! And these photos are juste "wow" ! :)
(10.02.11 01:44 PM)
Jalyn and Matt Barnard said:
Congrats!! You have the most beautiful family and Monroe looks like the perfect addition! Yay for love and family!
(10.02.11 03:26 PM)
ash said:
She is absolutely perfect, you guys!! We are so happy for your lovely family! Welcome to the world of having a family of 5, it's one crazy ride!! :)
(10.02.11 11:53 PM)
Kelli Nicole said:
How wonderful! She is a gorgeous baby. She looks so beautiful in images 21 and 31. What a blessing. Congratulations!!
(10.03.11 08:01 AM)
sandie said:
Justin & Amelia ....Your family is so beautiful! I love your little girl. What a blessing. Hudson and Sloan look so proud! (and so big) I love you all and miss you very much. Congrats on a happy and safe delivery. :)
(10.04.11 09:18 AM)
angie said:
She is such a little sweet heart!!!! So happy for you guys and sooooo happy I got to witness such a wonderful miracle!!!! Love you guys!!!!
(10.04.11 01:32 PM)
Amanda Hagood said:
I LOVE all of the photos of this precious baby girl, but I must say that the one of her sleeping with her head facing towards Justin. OMG. My heart strings were tugged so hard that I started having baby fever again! ADORABLE father-daughter moment. Congratulations!!!
(10.04.11 08:59 PM)
sarah tullier said:
she is BEAUTIFUL!!!!! congratulations. its a crime you looked that good before and after labor :) congrats again!
(10.05.11 06:38 PM)
Sundee said:
She is so beautiful! Cant wait to see more pictures. :)
(10.06.11 10:22 AM)
Nicole Easton said:
She is Beautiful, You are beautiful. Your love is Beautiful. Thank you for sharing this beauty.
(10.06.11 04:19 PM)
Jennifer Buehrer said:
squeeeeeeeeal! Congrats on your new baby! I also had my baby boy on the 18th of Sept! What a blessing! Thank you for sharing your story!
(10.07.11 12:40 AM)
Grandma & Grandpa Lyon said:
Oh My, we just enjoyed these photos so much, better late than never! Ghana internet is quite slow. She is so beautiful and all of you look so full of joy, pure joy!! We love you all and look forward to the day we see you all again!!
(10.07.11 05:50 AM)
angie monson said:
these are the sweetest photos I have ever seen... thanks so much for sharing:)
(10.12.11 09:49 PM)
Amy Jensen said:
Your work is stunning! And, I simply can't get over how much I am in love with the photos of your daughter's birth - all these images are just breathtaking! Thanks for sharing!!!
(10.14.11 04:44 PM)
Tonya Peterson said:
Amelia she is precious. I had tears in m eyes. What wonderful images. xoxo
(10.27.11 07:47 AM)
caoyi said:
I thank the all the photos are wonderful. it will be an unforgetable memory
(11.07.11 12:19 AM)
Karen Buckle said:
Omgoodness she is devine. Congratulations!
(11.17.11 12:13 PM)
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