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10.21.10
So excited to show off my little brother Jordan + his sweet new wife Cassie! Loved their wedding, of course, family is always fun to capture, especially on such a memorable day like their wedding day!
Cassie, welcome to the family! I knew you and Jordan would end up together! You looked GORGEOUS darling! Jordan, I'm a proud big sister, what a handsome groom you turned out to be!
I must give credit to my talented little sister Nicole DeAnne for Cassie's beautiful hair + make-up!
My favorite shot of the day! We totally just stumbled upon this bridge, and it definitely spiced up our shots for the day!
Love you both Jordan + Cassie, Justin and I couldn't be happier for you two!!! Check out the online slideshow...CLICK HERE!
emilia jane said:
awesome pictures!!!!! do you know where her dress is from? i love it!
(10.21.10 07:25 PM)
weddingchicks said:
so sweet! beautiful family you have. (:
(10.21.10 07:26 PM)
Maddie E. said:
Aw, what a lucky brother to have you to photograph his wedding!! The bride is stunning, and the pictures are so heartfelt! Thank you for sharing, great work!
(10.21.10 07:29 PM)
Adam Coberly said:
Thanks for sharing, means more when its family. What a blessing!
(10.21.10 07:41 PM)
Natalie Norton said:
In some of these images the bride looks SO MUCH LIKE YOU! AND your children are huge. In my mind sloan isn't walking yet.. . :) Beautiful and huge congrats!
(10.21.10 08:10 PM)
jordan and cassie said:
amy and hud we love you two so much!!!! These pictures look so dang good. ugh!!! thanks a million.. p.s. I LOVE HIDE AND SEEK.
(10.21.10 08:37 PM)
Leanne Brischetto said:
Oh wow!! What a photogenic couple, and awesome images of course! :D
(10.22.10 06:47 AM)
small said:
how special to photograph your bro's wedding! love the bridge pics, beautiful!
(10.22.10 07:48 AM)
Kristy Berends Wedding Photography said:
Love love love the photos on the bridge!
(10.22.10 05:24 PM)
The Memory Journalists said:
I love everything about this wedding from his darling freckles to her dress. The little ones ensembles were the best I have EVER seen!
(10.25.10 10:43 AM)
Elise said:
I love that bridge too! A boyfriend from high school took me on a picnic dinner for a date on that bridge.
(11.02.10 09:02 AM)
Jen said:
Soooooooooo cute! I'm in love with the b&w of his face during the ceremony!
(11.04.10 09:50 AM)
Miah Klein said:
Love the stadium seating. Nice work capturing the beauty of the couple...
(11.10.10 03:09 PM)
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10.19.10
Book your family/portrait session with yours truly before November 1st and you'll receive a $200 print credit to go with your sitting (sitting fees start at $500)! All family/portrait sittings are booked on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. This is a perfect time to get those photos done in time for Christmas cards. Email amelia@amelialyon.com for more details!
I shot these portraits of Jason Roger & Emily Ruth with their handsome little man Charlie a few months ago. I've been itching to post them for a while and now the time has finally come! Many of you may recall when Emily was pregnant with Charlie....oh how time flies! Jason Roger also shoots/assists with me from time to time, so it was way fun to photograph his sweet little family!
debbie said:
you get better and better each time i see your pictures, amelia! :)
(10.19.10 10:45 PM)
Amanda VanVels said:
Gorgeous! I love the one of them walking through the field.
(10.20.10 07:16 AM)
rog said:
What was that? What would I take with me to a deserted island if I could only take three things? Jason, Emily and Charlie? Sorry, no. I'd take a Karate kid poster from my youth, a pencil and sweats.
(10.20.10 09:27 AM)
Jalyn Barnard said:
Eeek! One of our favorite families! Amelia, these are awesome! Jason and Emily are freaking amazing and that kiddo is just too cute!
(10.20.10 04:32 PM)
nikki said:
Love your work! These images are just super! Looks like such a fun shoot and you really captured the joy and love between these 3!
(12.07.10 06:12 AM)
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10.19.10
As a photographer it's really awesome when a couple shows up for a shoot and then everything just flows seamlessly. This is how the engagement session with Connie + Stefan went, I didn't even take a crazy amount of images because I didn't need to. There was a rad chemistry between them and my camera! Loved every minute of this session!
My favorite shot of the day....chemistry!
My favorite shot of the day....chemistry!
Second favorite shot of the day!
Looking forward to the wedding in 2011!
Marissa Rodriguez said:
You can feel the chemistry between these two! They are so cute! And amazing work as always!
(10.19.10 11:46 AM)
shari said:
amelia -- you're right, that is the BEST! and you can feel it in the ease of these images...what a beautiful couple...i love the relaxed feeling I get from just looking at them being relaxed! :) great job!
(10.19.10 12:33 PM)
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Seats are now officially open for the LYON-SHOP Part 7!!! We will be holding this next one on DECEMBER 2ND, 2010 in the fantabulous city of Manhattan Beach, CA! Hurry, hurry and reserve your seat now by CLICKING HERE as seats are very limited!
The first shoot of LYON-SHOP day covers: client interaction, working with available light/shadows, creative posing, and different lenses for different situations.
This image makes me seriously LOL! Jesse Tenorio (one of our attendees) literally threw himself in front of my camera while I was in the middle of a shoot, catch the next photo to see the shot he got! You can also read about his experience at the LYON-SHOP by going to his blog post about it, thanks Jesse!
The second shoot of the day at the LYON-SHOP we cover: off camera lighting, creative use of flash and ambient light, how to capture lens flare. 
Justin and I wanted to demonstrate how to shoot creative candids at a reception, so we had to do a reenactment of wedding guests dancing, so funny!
LOOOOOOVED all the attendees that came that day! Everyone got along so well and the sparks just continued to fly all day long! Thank you to all those that took time out of their busy lives to come and learn from us!
Here's a little recap of what went on at the LYON-SHOP Part 6 on September 28th, 2010. Justin + I had one of the best days with a fantastic group of attendees at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills!
The first shoot of LYON-SHOP day covers: client interaction, working with available light/shadows, creative posing, and different lenses for different situations.
This image makes me seriously LOL! Jesse Tenorio (one of our attendees) literally threw himself in front of my camera while I was in the middle of a shoot, catch the next photo to see the shot he got! You can also read about his experience at the LYON-SHOP by going to his blog post about it, thanks Jesse!
The second shoot of the day at the LYON-SHOP we cover: off camera lighting, creative use of flash and ambient light, how to capture lens flare. 
Justin and I wanted to demonstrate how to shoot creative candids at a reception, so we had to do a reenactment of wedding guests dancing, so funny!
LOOOOOOVED all the attendees that came that day! Everyone got along so well and the sparks just continued to fly all day long! Thank you to all those that took time out of their busy lives to come and learn from us!
Last, but of course not least, we would be no where without our FANTASTIC sponsors!!!
White House Custom Color
For those who really want to be part of the next LYON-SHOP, CLICK HERE to reserve your seat asap! Be sure to also visit our official LYON-SHOP site for more info!
Crystal said:
If you ever come to Chicago, I will be their faster than you can blink an eye. ;)
(10.13.10 03:54 PM)
Jesse Tenorio said:
WOOHOO! I love that you captured me while I was taking your shot. Anyone thinking about LYON-SHOP... Just do it. You'll learn a lot and have as much fun as I did.
(10.13.10 04:21 PM)
Becky said:
Amelia! You and Justin are awesome!!! I wish I could get Dan to find the time to join in on your AMAZING Lyon-Shop! I would come again too if we could make it work in the near future! It was such a blast and seriously one of the best things I did for our photography business. You guys are truly inspiring!
(10.13.10 09:42 PM)
Chi-Ling Wang said:
The workshop was awesome. Wonderful photos. Thank you again for the opportunity.
(10.14.10 12:10 AM)
Kylee & Kelsey said:
Thank you so much Amelia+Justin for the amazing opportunity! You two are so down to earth and fun! We had our expectations set high for the workshop and you exceeded them!!! We loved meeting you as well as networking with other photographers in the same stages of their careers as us...we plan on staying in touch with many of the attendees! Hopefully, someday we will cross paths again! Keep up the awesome work you do! Warmest, Kylee & Kelsey :) :)
(10.14.10 09:12 AM)
Diana C said:
It looks like so much fun and I've always wanted to attend. Hopefully soon.
(10.14.10 01:17 PM)
Karen Orphey said:
You guys are the best! If anyone is on the fence about coming to the Lyonshop DO IT! You won't regret it :)
(10.14.10 03:31 PM)
The Pretend Dancer in Orange said:
We should totally do it again next week. Who's free?
(10.15.10 09:31 AM)
dani said:
do you think you will ever be on the east coast?
(10.16.10 04:31 PM)
amelialyon said:
Hey Dani,
We are definitely hoping to do a LYON-SHOP next year on the East Coast. It really just depends on the amount of interest...do you know a good amount of other photogs that would want to come and learn from us?
(10.16.10 09:57 PM)
Kathleen Amelia said:
Well, I know what I want for Christmas!! Lol. I am moving to South Carolina in January, and I would for sure go to it if its anywhere close!
(10.18.10 09:36 AM)
Kate Leigh said:
I'm on the east coast....that's a definite 2, and Crystal in Chicago!
(10.18.10 05:23 PM)
Dani said:
Amelisa THANK YOU so much for your response! Yes I believe you would have agreat crowd here!!
I am super excited about you deciding on coming over here!
Please give us a heads up so I start a piggy bank for you guys :)
(10.18.10 11:11 PM)
molly said:
amelia! that photo of you laying to get the shot is my FAV! it totally speaks of your personality. I'm glad we're buddies because you are SO fun to be with! :)
hugs.
(10.20.10 03:52 PM)
Dani said:
Amelia is there any book you recommend on off camera flash?
p.s I started my piggy bank for you guys ") Im hopeful !!
(11.04.10 10:32 AM)
amelialyon said:
Dani,
I actually don't know of any specific books that teach off camera flash the way we use it. We learned from others and then added our own flare to it. I promise I'll teach it to you when you get to attend a LYON-SHOP:)
(11.05.10 11:38 AM)
Dani said:
caaaaaaaaaaaant wait!!! :)
(11.05.10 08:01 PM)
Naomi ChokR said:
Hi Amelia! I would love to attend one of your workshops. But I live in Florida. Have you ever considered doing one in the east coast next year? I think I read a comment above that he lived in Chicago. I think Atlanta would be a good location.... for the east coast people to travel to. What do you think? Please let me know and I will be the first one to attend. Maybe you could do a post asking the east coast peeps about it. I'm sure you will get a good response. I know my friend and I will attend.
(11.09.10 09:43 AM)
jen lauren grant said:
Hey Amelia! Just wanted to thank you for having us out as models - it was so fun & now we have fabulous Amelia Lyon pics!! You guys are awesome photographers as well as teachers & everyone who's even considering it needs to sign up for a LYON SHOP!!
(12.06.10 06:02 PM)
John Dinh said:
Hi Amelia and Justin! Thanks for the opportunity! I had a great time with the both of you!
(02.01.11 08:53 PM)
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Wow, I can hardly contain myself!!! Justin & I have been itching for a few months now to show off these images we shot for Nancy from So Happi Together and Melissa from The Loveliest Day. We had to keep the photos on hush-hush until they were submitted and published in the Southern Weddings Magazine. Now I'm SO excited that the day has finally come to feature this amazing concept shoot on our blog!!!
The concept was put together by Nancy and Melissa, they named it Woven & Spun. Here are the featured spreads, plus some of my personal favorites that didn't quite make the cut for the final print.
Thank you to the lovely Southern Weddings Magazine ladies for the sweet feature! We feel honored, to say the least!
I also have to mention all the other vendors involved, everyone pulled together to make this concept shoot possible:
Event Design & Coordination: Nancy Park- So Happi Together
Event Design & Styling: Melissa Huber- The Loveliest Day
Florals: Megan Gray- Honey and Poppies
Baked Goods: Melody Brandon- My Sweet & Saucy Shop
Stationery & Paper Goods: MaeMae Paperie
Hair & Make-up: Nicole DeAnne
Bride's Wardrobe: Vivian Lee, Tomato Weddings
Furniture Rentals: Jeni Maus, Found Vintage Rentals
Table Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
John said:
Absolutely beautiful, really seriously stunning work. I love the colours, the poses, the mood, really excellent images as usual. Great work.
(10.07.10 01:04 PM)
crissie said:
Agh gasp, sigh. So amazing. Your work makes me salivate every time. You SO deserve this. Love love love love love everything you spit out. I hope to someday cross paths with your amazingness.
(10.07.10 01:15 PM)
Lisa Rigby said:
Gorgeous! I love everything, but especially her headpiece and the table setting.
(10.07.10 02:13 PM)
Tonya Peterson said:
Absolutely beautiful Amelia! Congrats! SW is a beautiful magazine!
(10.07.10 02:33 PM)
Ariel Renae said:
WOW. These are absolutely STUNNING!!! I've followed your work for a few years and your work is always inspiring to me. Thank you for being so awesome! :)
(10.07.10 02:49 PM)
Jessica Hills said:
WOW what a gorgeous shoot. No wonder why you were featured. Congrats! I think this is my favorite shoot of yours so far!
(10.07.10 04:24 PM)
Becca said:
I feel as though it's a little ridiculous how amazing your photography is :-) spread some of that talent around! haha
just kidding -- but what an absolutely amazing shoot! I LOVE it!
(10.07.10 04:43 PM)
Dustin & Jessie said:
Great job Amelia!!! We are so proud of you and what you have accomplished...
(10.08.10 07:13 AM)
michelle fraley said:
dear lord, i am in awe of this shoot. you are simply fantastic.
(10.08.10 09:46 AM)
Kristy Berends said:
I love the way these turned out, can't wait to see more! What a beautiful couple!
(10.08.10 06:11 PM)
Adam Coberly said:
WOW! Amazing style and color. Will have to pick up the magazine just to see these shots in print!
(10.08.10 09:34 PM)
Natalia said:
aaaand this is why my daughter is named after you! (besides it being an awesome name meaning INDUSTRIOUS!) ;) Excellent work you deserve all the best!
(10.10.10 09:43 PM)
ALEC VANDERBOOM said:
CONGRATS!!!! hey- you are both awesome, and southern weddings is awesome, so that's way too much awesomeness.
(10.10.10 10:35 PM)
Christine Pobke said:
This is STUNNING. :) Congrats and SO well deserved, friend! :) xoxo
(10.10.10 11:39 PM)
Anda said:
CONGRATULATIONS, Amelia and Justin!! I love every single photo!! I love how whimsical it all is. Beautiful! I have come back here to look at it several times now :)
(10.11.10 06:29 AM)
esther said:
amelia! your work is art!!! it is absolute perfection!!!!
(10.11.10 11:10 AM)
SR said:
So gorgeous! Can't wait for you to shoot our wedding!!!
(10.11.10 09:36 PM)
Meredith said:
These images are so lovely! Such a fantastic job. I could look at them for hours.
(10.13.10 09:44 AM)
Katie said:
Seriously??? Incredible!! Some of my fave photos from you guys EVER!
(10.13.10 07:37 PM)
Caitlin said:
How lovely! Even better that it was here in Texas! Can I say that even if I've only lived here 2 years? Great work ya'll!
(10.14.10 09:02 AM)
Jillian said:
Amelia this is absolutely astounding!!! The photos all have an ethereal, yet modern feel to them...thank you for seeing the beautiful things in life...
(10.18.10 01:29 PM)
Ruth Silver -- Chicago Wedding Photographer said:
Fabulous pictures! Congratulations for being featured that is really great!
(11.29.10 02:29 PM)
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