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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)
Rebecca said:
They have such great style! Beautiful.
(12.11.09 05:41 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)
Jennifer O. said:
Awwwwesome shots!
(12.11.09 07:33 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)
Angela Hubbard said:
simply GORGEOUS!
(12.12.09 11:09 PM)
Alexandra said:
What beautiful family portraits! I love the colors and the feel. Gorgeousssss!
(12.13.09 02:44 PM)
imthiaz houseman said:
love them. awesome set!
(12.14.09 10:20 AM)
Jenny Duffy said:
I LOVE these! The color is amazing!! Awesome!
(12.14.09 04:54 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)
Emily said:
Beautiful family!! I love your processing... LOVE it.
(12.16.09 01:59 PM)
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)
irma said:
Where is this place located? It's a nice spot to just hang out. :)
(11.10.10 03:40 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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