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Remember that one time I photographed Jill and her beautiful belly along with Kenny on a paddle board in Newport Beach?! Remember when I photographed her at a grocery store pregnant with her #2? So, with #3, Jill wanted to do a "book end" shoot again with the paddle board to celebrate her last pregnancy, I thought it was a fun idea to show how the family has grown since the first maternity session!! I love being part of capturing their growth, plus I'm one happy aunt to welcome a little nephew into the world!!
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Kate Whitmore said:
True Life: I searched your entire blog the other day looking specifically for your maternity pictures (because I'm obsessed) + ended up looking through all of Jill's old sessions. Incredible. This is a beautiful bookend!
(06.05.14 01:14 PM)
Ashley Thalman said:
Always beautiful Jill with ever talented Amelia and adoring Kenny! Love it!
(06.05.14 01:44 PM)
Kilean Hernandez said:
All I want in life is to look this good pregnant.
(06.05.14 03:11 PM)
Katie said:
love that first shot!! your work is so beautiful!
(06.06.14 05:02 AM)
ellen patton said:
These are beautiful!
(06.06.14 10:29 AM)
Christina Dooley said:
Simple and lovely... Nice photographs!
(06.08.14 05:49 AM)
Meghan & Julie said:
Awwwww. Gosh I wish I looked that stunning when I was pregnant with my 3rd. I was humongous. What lovely photographs. Congrats to the couple and siblings. Xo
(06.21.14 01:54 PM)
Tre Cavil said:
Nice variety with the maternity shoot. Really liked the approach to this photo shoot.
(07.30.14 09:39 PM)
Adidravidar Matrimony said:
wow...cute baby...wonderful shots
(10.09.14 01:55 AM)
Joolo said:
aah! another one on the way, eh? i wanted to get some belly photos of my wife while she was pregnant but she wouldn't let me. and her excuse was that she would look fat on the pics. too much look conscious she is, hahaha
(11.04.14 09:30 AM)
Ryan said:
This looks fantastic Amelia! Love the under exposed shot with the Palm trees !
(12.13.14 02:09 PM)
Sumon Chowdhury said:
Happy family also nice photography.
(02.12.15 11:05 AM)
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Seriously, the BEST part of being a photographer is that I get to take photos of events like this...the birth of a new niece!

It's always such a wonderful thing to witness another human entering this world and it's even better when I get to watch as my sweet sister and husband bring this perfect little person into the family! Welcome to the world baby Azure! 

This is part 2 of 3 for Azure's birth story (part one being Nicole's maternity session):
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azure_birth002.jpgazure_birth003.jpgazure_birth004.jpgIn the middle of labor and she's beautiful!
azure_birth005.jpgThe world of emotions labor brings...
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Azure I already love you SO much!!:)
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Rog said:
I absolutely LOVE these photos! But I can smell birth every time I see a picture of it :) That's why I'll only look at this post once.
(10.02.12 10:57 PM)
Sara Lucero said:
This is all insanely beautiful. I'm dumbfounded at how beautiful Nicole looked during the entire process. That is NOT normal, right? Wow what a beautiful mama. And Amelia- you captured such a sweetness in all of these. I took my breaths quietly as I moved on to each delicate and precious picture. They are all so lucky to call you family!
(10.02.12 10:58 PM)
Cindy Cieluch said:
As a photographer and soon-to-be aunt to my sister's first baby, I completely melted more & more as I looked at each image. Every single one is filled with emotion and tells a story. Even the simple wall with the clock=brilliant. Your sister is stunning and Azure-----model baby! That dark hair and those lips! It's almost too much to soak in. She's so so perfect. This is by far one of my favorite posts of yours. Congratulations to your family! Pure joy...
(10.02.12 11:02 PM)
Amber Moon said:
Amelia are you kidding me with this goodness?!!!! OH MY STARS!!! Welcome sweet Azure!!! Just beautiful y'all! xoxoxo!
(10.02.12 11:10 PM)
Nicole DeAnne said:
Sister, I'm crying over here.... Completely balling, I'm in awe at how perfectly you captured every.single.detail. So perfectly too. You are so wonderful for doing this for my sweet Azure. I am so lucky to have photos so intimate for our family to remember. I want to frame them all, I love this! And I love you! Thank you thank you thank you!!!
(10.02.12 11:32 PM)
Andrea said:
These photos give me goosebumps, and actually make me want to experience labour again, if only to have someone photograph it! So incredibly stunning! What an amazing mama, that shot of her crying is perfect. And that baby? What a beautiful child. Sigh. Such a fantastic job, Amelia! xoxo
(10.02.12 11:37 PM)
Casey said:
Beautiful, really beautiful! xxx
(10.03.12 01:11 AM)
canvas print said:
congrats on your little one, its amazing seeing it through the photos like that.
(10.03.12 08:24 AM)
Robyn Davis said:
I just love birth photography, such an incredible thing and takes all us mamas right back there. What a gift for your sister on this day. Beautiful capture, Amelia.
(10.03.12 09:18 AM)
Collette Budd said:
Oh My !! Are you kidding me Amelia ? Seriously such raw emotion my chest was pounding at the emotion felt in this images and the love. My beautiful friend captured with all the love around her... blessed
(10.03.12 09:36 AM)
Marisa said:
Absolute perfection! Very moving images...loved every second of scrolling through it! :)
(10.04.12 06:29 AM)
Heather Armstrong said:
So beautiful! Tears!!!!
(10.04.12 08:46 AM)
Tonya Joy said:
so incredible!!!!
(10.05.12 10:00 AM)
elizabeth antonia said:
oh, i'm weepy looking at these! what a beautiful family and such special moments captured. this makes me even MORE excited to meet our new little one! xoxo elizabeth
(10.12.12 01:59 PM)
Jannatul Shumi said:
Just lovely photos and it brings tears in my eyes. Awesome feelings of mother, just love this photos.
(11.20.12 02:29 AM)
celeste said:
These photos made me tear up!! how beautiful and what quality of documentation and care for detail, amazing, thanks for sharing, youre a great source of inspiration all the time!!!
(10.18.13 06:35 AM)
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This is the first of three parts to the story of little Azure's birth! I HAD to capture my beautiful sister in all her pregnant glory before she welcomed her second baby girl into the world. Many of you may remember Nicole's first maternity session, I thought is was lovely! This maternity session was a bit more impromptu, Nicole and I both have had so much going on with the wedding season, I'm so glad we were able to squeeze in a mini session before Azure was born!
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Excited to show off the remaining two parts to Azure's birth story!
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Michelle Joubert-Martin Photography said:
beautiful as always
(09.12.12 04:57 AM)
anna said:
OMG! these photos are BEAUTIFUL!!! Nicole looks gorgeous! Seriously stunning in these photos!!
(09.12.12 08:30 AM)
amy rex said:
beautiful!!!
(09.12.12 11:53 AM)
Juli said:
beautiful maternity shoot. I always look forward to viewing your posts
(09.12.12 02:47 PM)
Kim said:
These pictures are so beautiful! I love the first picture and the ones of the details!
(09.12.12 05:47 PM)
Heidi said:
Ahhh so cute! And Azure was always the name I loved and wanted, but with our boy we went with Asher instead. So cute!
(09.12.12 08:57 PM)
kristin eldridge photography said:
Gorgeous! I love her jewelry too!
(09.13.12 08:10 PM)
Emily said:
really lovely portraits, my sister in law is expecting, so i'm very excited to be an aunty! http://emsdarkroom.blogspot.com/ em xxx
(09.14.12 02:55 PM)
Lo said:
STUNNING images.
(09.15.12 08:41 AM)
Keshav Ramful said:
I am a second year student from the university Charles Telfair Institute, found in Mauritius. I am actually doing my degree in Mass Communication and photography is among the streams of my course that I study. I am in point of fact specialising myself in photography. I love taking pictures but I am still an amateur concerning that. I only know the basics and i really want to get into it. I mean I want to build up my career and become a professional photographer. It is always a pleasure to view photography blogs and gather the knowledge and concepts of other great photographers, like you :) I deeply appreciate this particular concept of yours. Being a mother is I think 'the' best ever feeling of the world for a woman and your sister is surely happy with Azure's birth :) I really love the different exposures use for all the different pictures. Also the expression of the protagonist is the most essential aspect which defines the happiness that comes from her, and for you to capture that moment is epic. I would like to know if the source of light that was used was only daylight or flash was also used?
(09.18.12 09:42 AM)
Nicole DeAnne said:
I love you amelia. there are a thousand reasons why, but for now I love because you are a freaking amazing photographer!
(09.18.12 03:47 PM)
nicole gervais said:
Omg that little girl is so cute!! Love the pics
(09.27.12 12:33 PM)
Karen Brimley said:
GAWH! These are gorgeous! You are truly amazing. And Nicole is Beautiful.
(10.03.12 11:57 AM)
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Many of my blog followers already know that I like to use TOTALLY RAD ACTIONS! to color tone my images, these actions help make my images look "RAD"-tastical and it's super easy to use, especially when you're using the RadLab to work these actions! I've also had a bunch of requests from followers to post the recipe I used on Jill's last maternity shoot. It also just happens that today is the LAST DAY to take advantage of the TOTALLY RAD ACTIONS! Mother's Day sale, so I thought I'd do a post featuring an actual mom along with the action recipe I used for this particular shoot (note: my recipes are constantly changing to fit the look of each individual shoot, that's the beauty of Totally Rad Actions!). Also, I have to say that I'm proud to be an actual "Radvocate" because 1. I LOVE the Totally Rad Actions! and 2. I get a little change in my pocket for each person that clicks through my blog to purchase their own actions or RadLab (the RadLab is worth every penny and beyond easy to use, don't worry, the lovely people over at TRA have a tutorial on their site that makes it even easier to use)!

Click here if you don't already have these amazing actions and be sure to use the discount code  MOMSDAY to get a $50 discount! What a great deal!

So here's the recipe I used for Jill's maternity session using RadLab:
1. Vanilla Kiss- opacity lowered to 30%
2. Blueberry Cobbler- opacity lowered to 20%
3. Get Faded Neutral- opacity lowered to 40%
4. Boutwell Magic Glasses- opacity lowered to 50%

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Brooke said:
I've been interested in TRACY for a while, but haven't bitten the bullet (I'm an amateur photographer and photoshopper). Would you recommend buying an action set first, or just skipping to the lab?
(05.16.12 11:17 AM)
Debbie Smith said:
SOOO Glad you posted your RadLab recipe! I have RadLab and have been wondering what which ones you use. Thanks Amelia! (Debbie from Virginia)
(05.16.12 11:21 AM)
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Many of my readers may recognize Jill from her last maternity session! That shoot was one of my favorite maternity sessions, Jill came up with the concept of her and Kenny on a boat and around the docks. I wondered what Jill would come up with for her second maternity session that would top the last shoot. Well, she did it, she came up with the idea of having herself photographed in a grocery store, filling her cart with all the crazy things women crave when they're pregnant, all the while being a total glam-mama! It was super fun, definitely a step out of the box for me, and we were giggling the entire time! LOL! LOVE this maternity session Jill! Great idea!
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I love that I get to have a new niece to love and hold! Newborn shots of baby Jade coming soon!
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carly said:
probably the cutest thing I've seen in a very, very long time. The freezer door/ice cream shot needs to be printed life size :) You're too rad.
(04.24.12 01:59 PM)
michele bowman said:
LOVE these!!!
(04.24.12 02:06 PM)
Emily @ Southern Weddings said:
So cute, Amelia! Great session!
(04.24.12 02:08 PM)
Michelle Moore said:
So cute! I love this! What is that ring she is wearing on her middle finger - it's really cool :)
(04.24.12 02:13 PM)
Rog said:
Dudes and dudets. I love this. I absolutely can't stand when Lyndzee opens food up in the grocery store before she paid for it. But when Jill does it,...it's cute ;) Well done. We'll probably start seeing this idea more and more now. Look what you've done.
(04.24.12 02:36 PM)
David said:
Is it stating the obvious to say that everyone in the Fotofafa office is absolutely loving these. Amazing as always!
(04.24.12 02:51 PM)
Phill said:
There is one single photograph of my mother when she was carrying me, and it's priceless. There's a treasure trove of priceless images here and the context is beautifully entertaining. The little un yet to come is going to be so grateful of these decades from now.
(04.24.12 02:53 PM)
Jill said:
I'm still giggling just looking at these! This was so fun and I LOVE how they turned out. THANK YOU!
(04.24.12 03:01 PM)
Sara Lucero said:
I LOOOOOOVE this maternity shoot! More than anything! What a great idea! I love that she put some (lots) of thought into it! Those gelato shots just kill me. Is it bad that I would do the same thing even though i'm not pregnant? It definitely wouldn't be as cute of a photo shoot! haha! Congrats again to Kenny & Jill! Oh and I love that you set up a flash in a grocery store aisle. That's amazing. Always impressed with you :)
(04.24.12 03:20 PM)
Jonathan Connolly said:
Your brother and his wife have such amazing pictures! Way to be brave and take it to the grocery store. Definitely taking maternity shoots to a whole new level! :)
(04.24.12 03:58 PM)
Christina Dely said:
What a fun & original idea! Lovely images!
(04.24.12 04:07 PM)
Becky said:
Love EVERYTHING about these!! Great job Amelia. :)
(04.24.12 04:33 PM)
Kelly said:
SO gorgeous! I love all of the colors!
(04.24.12 05:07 PM)
nancy {so happi together} said:
Oh, Amelia. You raise the bar, yet again, These are simply too rad and I LOVE the flash in the grocery aisle. I was telling eddie, most grocery stores don't even allow photography so I am sure you had to be super stealth - so crazy. You are genius and your images exude your beauty and brilliance. LOVE you!!
(04.24.12 05:57 PM)
Katy O said:
These are beyond brilliant. What a fun idea!
(04.24.12 06:28 PM)
Ed said:
Love the market concept, totally fresh! No pun intended. Always inspirational Amelia, cheers.
(04.24.12 07:20 PM)
Veronica Lane said:
Very creative Amelia! That's refreshing to see!
(04.24.12 07:51 PM)
Erin Woolsey said:
I love the eating ice cream photos, how fun!
(04.24.12 07:57 PM)
Alana said:
Adorable!
(04.24.12 08:46 PM)
Gena D said:
this is beyond amazing - just love, love, love it!!! well done!!!
(04.25.12 02:29 AM)
Stephanie Lyell said:
I am a often blog reader, but seldom blog commenter...I just had to comment on this one. What a cool idea, and wonderfully executed! So great!
(04.25.12 05:13 AM)
Emilia Jane said:
So beautiful!
(04.25.12 06:21 AM)
Jenny said:
Seriously you're amazing. You just may be my favorite photographer ever. Just lovely! Oh, and Happy birthday Hudson! :)
(04.25.12 08:53 AM)
kristin eldridge photography said:
Oh my gosh...I love this! Her last shoot was gorgeous and this one definitely topped it!
(04.25.12 04:04 PM)
Robin said:
THese are great Amelia! Jill looks beautiful too. Love the colors in these shots. I LOVE LOVE fun bright colors.
(04.26.12 09:45 PM)
mary dougherty said:
i absolutely loved the first shoot you did with them... and this is one lives up to the first! so out of the box and you did a great job
(04.27.12 08:42 AM)
Paige and Blake said:
we adore Fotofafa! and we adore you. double love for this shoot.
(04.27.12 01:22 PM)
ariel renae said:
these are ridiculously amazingly cute!!! love every frame!
(04.27.12 03:43 PM)
Alli Hudson said:
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the orange juice and ice cream shots!!!! Such a fun shoot and the mommy-to-be looked GREAT!!!!
(04.28.12 07:47 PM)
angie said:
Oh my stinking adorable! Jill is gorgeous as ever and I LOVE this idea! So good Amelia!
(04.29.12 10:46 PM)
Zaida said:
Pure genius. And those photo skills? Wow, looks like a magazine spread. AHmazing. :)
(04.30.12 02:44 PM)
Lyndzee Ellsworth said:
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!! Awesome idea Jill and Amelia you made it reality. My favorites are her sitting on the ground eating the gelato. I want to do that everytime I go to the store.
(05.01.12 09:26 PM)
Lisa said:
Was permission given to do this shoot before the grocery store was open? Was it a mom and pop grocery store? Reason I ask because all the big named grocery stores will not let you photograph in their stores because of their branding and marketing. Just like you couldn't decide to do a photo shoot in a target store because you would be on thier property photographing their brand (regardless of how little) for commercial purposes (Phtoo shoot for client). If you did this stealthy I am pretty impressed you got it done without being thrown out.
(05.02.12 10:59 AM)
Tracey SHayewitz said:
This might be the cutest maternity session Ive ever seen!!! So creative and just perfect! And I love love love her dress!
(05.02.12 11:15 AM)
Sheila Sim said:
Hilarious, but also very beautiful! Love this session :-)
(05.07.12 07:08 AM)
francine said:
unbelievably spectacular!!
(05.08.12 07:25 PM)
fotoclipping said:
Best wishes for this family.
(05.08.12 08:59 PM)
Delbensonphotography said:
She is beautiful pregnant lady! I enjoyed so much looking at her photos. I love when she was sitting on the floor, eating. That's really cool! This is an excellent job!
(05.09.12 12:23 AM)
heather said:
beautiful, as always (your photography AND miss jill brady). such a unique pregnancy shoot in the grocery store. i've never seen that before and i love it!!
(05.11.12 09:00 PM)
Erin Lassahn said:
That first Ice Cream eating shot is to die for!!!
(05.15.12 02:43 PM)
Alyssa said:
Best idea for a maternity shoot ever. I love it. So cute!
(05.16.12 08:58 AM)
Emily Heizer Photo said:
Her lipstick is amazing! I love it! The sullen little girl in the background- hilarious! I love the shot with the stacks of vegetables in the back- the color blocking is a fantastic backdrop! Same question Amelia, did you ask permission first before shooting in the grocery store? We've had a couple 'togs around here do TTD's in grocery stores and they never responded as to how they cleared it first. And they did it like in Albertson's. How'd ya do that? :)
(05.20.12 10:49 PM)
Shamim said:
amazing piece of collection! thanks for sharing!
(05.21.12 05:35 AM)
Molly said:
Wow you are really good! I love these pictures!
(05.29.12 03:43 PM)
Shannon said:
I LOVE EVERY SINGLE PHOTO!!!
(06.14.12 01:56 PM)
Aaron Snow said:
I love these! The supermarket was a brilliant idea!
(06.19.12 02:15 PM)
Lyubov said:
Hello! Your photos are very, very nice! I am inspired by your work! My native language is Russian, so I'm sorry for my English.
(07.20.12 02:40 AM)
Brandi said:
I absolutely adore the maternity shoot in the grocery store! Very fitting! I stumbled upon your page via Pinterest and your photographs are truly amazing... I just realized I've been going through pics on your page for about an hour now and I get so caught up in reading the stories you write with them, it shows that you really getting to your clients. Keep up the great work. :)
(08.30.13 08:54 PM)
Venus said:
Hi I love your work. I had a couple of questions about the grocery store shoot, first, how did you set white balance? Also, did you use a flash or reflector? Lens? Thanks soooo much!
(07.26.14 07:52 PM)
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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!
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kr_wedblog037.jpgKuddos to the So Happi Together team for putting on a sweet wedding reception at the Renee Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall!
kr_wedblog038.jpgkr_wedblog039.jpgkr_wedblog040.jpgkr_wedblog041.jpgkr_wedblog042.jpgMy favorite detail of the day: the wedding invitation stationary! Such a rad design, check out the wording!
kr_wedblog043.jpgkr_wedblog044.jpgkr_wedblog045.jpgkr_wedblog046.jpgkr_wedblog047.jpgkr_wedblog048.jpgkr_wedblog049.jpgI think that the next three images truly display the funny personalities of Kristin + Remi! They had us laughing all day long!
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LOVED everything about this day! click here to see more with a slideshow!
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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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When I joined my family on a little trip to Zion National Park, Kenny & Jill asked if I wouldn't mind shooting some family photos there. I thought it was a GREAT idea, such a rad setting to work with and shoot against, plus Lola is at the most ADORABLE stage right now, I was excited!

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brady_002.jpgLOVE these shots of Lola on the open road.
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brady_004.jpgbrady_005.jpgbrady_006.jpgRemember Jill's maternity photos? It's still one of my favorite maternity sessions to date!
brady_007.jpgbrady_008.jpgbrady_009.jpgbrady_010.jpgbrady_011.jpgbrady_012.jpgbrady_013.jpgKenny runs the most amazing post processing company called Fotofafa. You've heard me drop that name from time to time, Fotofafa does all the post processing of my proofed images and to say that I LOVE this company is an understatement. I'm proud to be an affiliate of theirs because I believe in the product and service that they provide!
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Mallory said:
These are incredible! Like basking in the SUN! You should share them with "let the kids" ----> http://www.letthekids.com This would be such a good feature for them!
(09.08.11 12:57 PM)
Romonia Isaac said:
What a beautiful family!! Amelia, these images are truly beautiful and your favorite shot is my absolute fav!! Gorgeous!! Kenny your wife & baby girl are gorgeous--beautiful eyes!
(09.08.11 01:12 PM)
heather saunders said:
SO great!!! I feel like you just posted the maternity pix, can't believe shes this big already! She is precious! Hope you are well! xo
(09.08.11 01:18 PM)
Sara Lucero said:
So much to love here! That first photo just screams HAPPINESS! I love it!
(09.08.11 04:42 PM)
K.D. said:
L.O.V.E. they have to be one of the cutest families ever. I love the shot of Kenny throwing Lola!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(09.08.11 07:41 PM)
heather williams said:
I LOVE THESE!! Lola Dee is adorable! I totally agree about this stage - I like to do my family photoshoots when the youngest kid is about 18 months because their little personality comes out, and you can totally see Lola's in these pictures! I am in love with your favorite shot of the day. I almost want to hang it in MY house.
(09.08.11 09:17 PM)
Susan said:
this is a very cute family photos. Adore. their little girl is so cute.
(09.10.11 04:47 AM)
Adrienne said:
So adorable. These are so goooood!!!
(09.10.11 06:21 PM)
Malinda Warder said:
You're killing it Amelia!!!
(09.12.11 05:11 PM)
alyda said:
hey! it's awesome kenny :). He's a very lucky boy!
(09.12.11 11:00 PM)
corissa said:
love these. what a beautiful family. you did a wonderful job amelia!
(09.13.11 05:18 AM)
francine said:
such amazing pictures! and jill looks head-to-toe gorg!!
(11.14.11 10:04 AM)
Miguel said:
Anyone know how she did the post-processing on the color ones? It's amazing. Grace & Peace.
(12.05.11 07:41 PM)
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Just four more weeks and I get to meet my little girl! I am BEYOND excited to be able to bring another child into our family and I can't wait to hold my little Monroe in my arms, kiss her, & tell her how much I already love her!

A HUGE thank you to Angie Sloan for taking these amazing maternity pics of me and thank you even more for letting me do a preview post of my favorite images. Keep a look out on the Sloan's blog for the rest of my maternity pics in the very near future!
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angel swanson said:
in love and obsessed with these!!! i need to know where you got your coral maxi skirt from; i am living in them these days! xox
(08.23.11 03:36 PM)
Colibriphoto said:
Absolutely beautiful!
(08.23.11 03:58 PM)
Kate Whitmore said:
Angie Sloan is amazeballs, and you are the most precious mom ever.
(08.23.11 04:15 PM)
stacey kinkaid said:
awesome. you look beautiful.
(08.23.11 04:22 PM)
Paige Evans said:
You look sooo beautiful and I love your outfit! Can't wait to see pics of your little girl!
(08.23.11 04:38 PM)
Candace Jeffery said:
Beautiful!!!
(08.23.11 05:17 PM)
heather saunders said:
you look BEAUTIFUL!!! Good luck with the rest of the pregnancy and THE DELIVERY!!! xoxoxooxxo
(08.23.11 05:40 PM)
Kayleen T. said:
You look great! I love your hair that color and your skirt! Can't wait to see pix of Monroe!
(08.23.11 05:42 PM)
aly s. said:
Monroe?! I LOVE that!
(08.23.11 06:45 PM)
angie said:
awwww your so beautiful! You made my job easy peasy!
(08.23.11 06:46 PM)
corissa said:
you look amazing. ah-maz-ing! i can't wait to see the little one!
(08.23.11 07:25 PM)
Daise Schlemper said:
Beautiful pregnant. My dream is to have a Workshop with you, but do not speak English yet:) God bless that baby to come. Kisses!!!
(08.23.11 07:31 PM)
Jaimie Dee - Atlanta Wedding Photographers said:
Gorgeous pictures! Love all the negative space! :)
(08.23.11 08:11 PM)
Cindi Jocson said:
I'm a new reader and can't wait to see your future baby's pictures. I think it's so great that you're documenting your pregnancy with pictures because we all know as photographers, we are hardly infront of the camera. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to more!
(08.23.11 10:59 PM)
SR said:
Beautiful!!! Wishing you all the best for the next 4 weeks and beyond!
(08.24.11 12:29 AM)
Lotje said:
You look so pretty Amelia! Congratulations already and enjoy your last month of pregnancy! Beautiful pictures!
(08.24.11 12:37 AM)
katie said:
blissin-out there mumma bear. congrats! :)
(08.24.11 06:22 AM)
Emilia Jane said:
So cute! My absolute favorite is the second from the bottom. You are gorgeous!
(08.24.11 07:35 AM)
Kelsey Murphy said:
What a peach! You are so gorgeous!! Wishing you well as you and your family anxiously await the arrival of your little girl. :)
(08.24.11 08:25 AM)
Rachel Tatem said:
She is simply lovely
(08.24.11 10:35 AM)
Janea Greene said:
I LOVE all of these!! I so wish I would have looked like that when I was preggers! Congrats girl!
(08.24.11 02:32 PM)
Emily Faulknor said:
Oh man, Amelia, you do pregnant SO well. You are gorgeous and these photos are fabulous. Angie did such an amazing job. I can't wait to see more! Yay for new babies!!!
(08.24.11 05:10 PM)
Michele B said:
Love love love!!! And Monroe??!?! So beautiful :):)
(08.24.11 06:54 PM)
Kacie Strong said:
Ahhhhh Amelia I cant wait to see what the new baby looks like. Im so happy for you. I miss working with you :( Im not havn much luck finding work.
(08.24.11 11:04 PM)
Abra Michelle said:
You look GORGEOUS!!
(08.25.11 12:22 AM)
Becky McArthur said:
GORGEOUS!!!
(08.25.11 05:04 AM)
joy marie said:
so beautiful Amelia!! LOVE that name:)
(08.27.11 07:44 AM)
Korie Herold said:
omg, you're just so cute!! I love these photos!!
(08.27.11 09:35 AM)
anna said:
i am obsesses with these photos! you are absolutely stunning in all of these pictures!!! cannot wait to meet monroe!
(08.27.11 12:52 PM)
Lily Wilson said:
Beautiful Amelia! Congratulations!
(08.27.11 01:07 PM)
Jenelle Sewell said:
You're glowing!
(08.29.11 12:51 PM)
Rings Dublin said:
Love these images, capture the moment of pregnance so well and elequantly.
(08.29.11 03:57 PM)
ADAM Coberly said:
So excited for you guys!
(08.30.11 07:21 AM)
rog said:
oh you fancy huh, oh you fancy huh!?
(08.30.11 01:01 PM)
Tiff said:
you are a gorgeous mom :) so excited for you!
(08.31.11 12:42 AM)
the joielala girls said:
these are adorable!! You are glowing! Love love these! :)
(09.01.11 08:56 PM)
Gretta said:
You're so beautiful, it's almost gross.
(09.07.11 04:21 PM)
Nancy said:
You look beautiful, best of luck for your delivery. ;)
(09.08.11 07:36 AM)
Sara Robert said:
Really its an awesome feelings.
(11.26.12 02:39 AM)
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I love this modern maternity session! I photographed Connie along with her dog, husband and baby belly in and around their home in Downtown Los Angeles. It was fun working with all the modern lines, shadows, and city life...something different from any other maternity shoot I've done in the past.
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Congrats to Connie & William, I can't wait to meet your little guy!
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Colleen Acker said:
Amazing work as usual Amelia! I love how these pregnancy photos aren't the typical ones done in a stuido. Yours, of course, have style and originality! You shot my friend's wedding in Maui in 2009 and now I am a huge fan of yours!! I am also expeciting my first babe in September and would die for you to take photos like this of my pregnancy :) Best wishes for the birth of your little girl and looking forward to veiwing more of your work in the future.
(07.14.11 01:26 PM)
Ciara Richardson said:
wow she is one hot momma! stunning!
(07.14.11 01:40 PM)
amelialyon said:
Colleen, Email me amelia@amelialyon.com and we'll set up a shoot for you and your baby bump!;)
(07.14.11 01:52 PM)
jay said:
BABY SUPRAS!..super sick man and great photographs as always Amelia. I'm going to have dressing my kids.
(07.14.11 01:57 PM)
Emily said:
I love this maternity session! So fresh and unique!
(07.14.11 02:08 PM)
ANDA MARIE said:
LOVE these. The light is so so good.
(07.14.11 04:00 PM)
shari said:
GORGEOUS! wish i looked that HOT as a prego! and beautiful shots... awesome!
(07.15.11 07:38 AM)
Myriah Grubbs said:
Pretty much amazing as always!!!!!
(07.15.11 11:01 PM)
Sara Carter said:
DANG GIRL! This is one HOT maternity shoot!!! I bet this momma LOVES these pictures- she looks so great! Everything about this shoot is wonderful and i am once again in AWE.
(07.15.11 11:52 PM)
alyda said:
You know I've never really been one for maternity shoots but this one is rad! last image is so awesome!
(07.17.11 03:07 AM)
Leigh-Ellen said:
What a fashionable mother to be! Could have been a magazine shoot. LOVE the doggy bow tie.
(07.18.11 06:24 AM)
mae said:
love this shoot; it is totally unique and so gorgeous. and check out that stylish mama-to-be. awesome job, Amelia!
(07.18.11 02:01 PM)
nancy {so happi together} said:
eeps! I DIE over these images and can't believe I missed this post! Connie is seriously the most beautiful mama and you should just see their son! SO adorable and a spitting image of his dad. :) You captured them so perfectly and I know they will treasure these images. They're gorgeous!
(07.21.11 12:46 AM)
Jane (Olive Hue Paper Goods) said:
Amelia!! this is AMAZING! Connie looks SO amazing! As always, very very impressed!!! :)
(08.11.11 07:53 PM)
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Those of you who have been following along on twitter, know that Justin and I have had a few crazy last couple of months. Just over the two months of March and April I helped put on two baby showers, shot three birth stories, threw a birthday party, and gained two new nieces! I've wanted to blog all of this, but with wedding season in full swing life has been pretty tied up. So before the moment sweeps me away I've decided to clump together some of these events to make it a little easier. I'm going to start with the story of LUCILLE AMELIA! Justin and I shot Nicole & Jeff's maternity session a few months ago and so this is the continued stream of events.

Let's begin with Nicole's baby shower. Jill, my mom, and I put this on. We went with a theme of Lucille Lollipop. I didn't get to stay very long though because on that very same day my cousin Ruth gave birth to her beautiful baby girl Davy Jean. I was so honored to have had the opportunity to shoot that birth story (it was my first), click here to see Ruth's blog post about Davy Jean's birth story as well as read about Davy Jean's inspiring story of survival. 

Before I left to the hospital I was able to capture a few details from Nicole's baby shower.
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lucyblog_006.jpgNicole's first look at Lucy! I can't even describe the amazing feeling that is present in a room when a baby is born, it's unreal!
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lucyblog_018.jpgI brought the boys with me to meet Lucy, they were immediately in love with her!
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Lucy is now 6 weeks old! Coming up, a post featuring Kenny & Jill with my wonderful second niece LOLA DEE, it'll also include the shower, the birth story, as well as a few portraits!
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Anthony Slusher said:
Oh man, some of these shots are just so phenomenal! Awesome job Amelia. I absolutely LOVE the close up shot of lucy and the shots of her with mom and dad over here. Killer job, and good choice with blogging it before you completely forgot about it and let it go! I always love seeing what new work you have to show.
(05.27.10 09:03 AM)
Kelly said:
SO sweet!
(05.27.10 09:09 AM)
Jill Ison said:
oh what a gorgeous baby! and a very fine name if I do say so myself :)
(05.27.10 09:12 AM)
Erin said:
so cute!!! you captured some beautiful moments :)
(05.27.10 09:27 AM)
delbarr said:
These are beautiful images Amelia! I especially love the one of Nicole wearing yellow facing baby Lucy. So sweet! Such a framer :) And the ones with your boys holding the baby melted my heart, thanks for sharing!!
(05.27.10 10:02 AM)
Karen said:
I LOVE the hospital pics. It's real, raw beauty. love it
(05.27.10 10:08 AM)
Heather Thompson said:
I just love her so much!!!
(05.27.10 10:47 AM)
Alessandra said:
Wonderful!!! what a beautiful set of pictures and so very touching. Your photography is GRAND! I hope one day I can take a set like this. Wonderful, congratulations to you all
(05.27.10 01:19 PM)
molly said:
amelia!! these are insanely perfect!! i love them! the photo of nicole and lucy laying on the carpet looking at each other is my fave. i would blow it up HUGE and throw it up on the nursery wall :) xo.
(05.27.10 09:09 PM)
Anna Bonick said:
Amelia!!! I told you you that witnessing birth was going to rock your socks! And your photographs did not disappoint--you captured Lucille's birth so perfectly. These are so gorgeous and I am so excited for your sister and her family! Congrats, Auntie!
(05.27.10 10:08 PM)
nicole wagner said:
amazing! Nicole, you look so happy! being a mommy is the best. so happy for you both! xo Amelia, great pics!!
(05.27.10 11:22 PM)
Jane (Olive Hue Paper Goods) said:
Congratulations on becoming an Auntie! Nicole looks amazing and baby Lucille is so precious! Love how you captured those tender moments!
(05.28.10 12:04 AM)
Melissa@ The Loveliest Day said:
Oh, I love this! Baby Lucy is just perfect, and Nicole looked so beautiful, even through all that labor! Congratulations to your whole family, what a beautiful addition:)
(05.28.10 12:56 AM)
ann said:
she's perfection.
(05.28.10 07:08 AM)
Alexandra said:
Your photography is so beautiful :) Love these!
(05.28.10 08:01 AM)
erin low said:
you did a great job on these. i now have some ideas for upcoming baby showers. i love the pics of nicole and jeff and little lucy! you did a great job!
(05.28.10 09:09 AM)
Tara Aherne said:
What a beautiful, amazing record, of probably the most significant moment of their lives. Very moving.
(05.28.10 10:54 AM)
Robin said:
What gorgeous babies you Brady girls make. I am near tears looking at these amazing pictures!
(05.28.10 03:43 PM)
heather said:
amelia, these are beautiful! lucille is a doll. the family is so lucky to have you and benefit from your amazing talents. you are such a sweetheart to drop everthing to be there for these births and capture the most priceless memories of all these families. i love these.
(05.28.10 05:05 PM)
Lyndzee said:
OH MY,,,,, these images brought me to tears. It is so amazing to see Nicole as a mother and how natural it is to her. I love baby Lucy,, she is such a good baby and so beautiful. Beautiful beautiful family,, LOVE them all sooo much.
(05.30.10 06:00 PM)
Kristin said:
These images are WONDERFUL! Treasures. I love the family shots.
(05.31.10 07:14 AM)
Lora Ayers said:
the baby wrapped in the yellow and gray blanket/scarf....LOVE IT!!!
(05.31.10 07:29 PM)
lucy O'Dell said:
love the name! and the beautiful girl :)
(06.01.10 11:36 AM)
Angie Wilson said:
The birth shots made me tear up...such amazing moments beautifully captured!
(06.02.10 12:37 PM)
chelsey booth said:
So cute! Nicole is so beautiful and makes such a cute Mom. Great pictures, you're so talented!!!
(06.02.10 01:04 PM)
julie h said:
soooo adorable. :) especially love the photo with the white carpet and her yellow shirt!
(06.03.10 10:23 PM)
clippingimages said:
outstanding photography
(07.12.10 08:33 PM)
Terryl said:
Your hospital/newborn shoots are so beautiful! They made me want to cry! :)
(10.28.12 04:38 PM)
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While we were in Vegas last month we were able to meet up and photograph Brittany + Chris. I had been looking forward to meeting them ever since an email that I received from them a few months ago just after I posted an auction for my dad and about his recent diagnosis with ALS. They responded quickly with this amazing email:

"Hi Amelia,

I follow your blog and admire the work of you and your husband so very
much! In fact, I've already decided to have you guys shoot my maternity
session someday when I am pregnant :)...even though we live in Nevada! As
an aspiring photographer, I have to say you guys are my favorite and your
talent is so inspiring! I came across the latest blog post regarding your
father's ALS and felt compelled, with my husband as well, to send you this
email.

My husband's mother was diagnosed with ALS in 2004 and, sadly, lost her
battle with the horrible disease in May of last year. My husband lived
with her through the entire illness and knows all too well the journey
your family is walking.

For some time now, we've been looking to donate money or help out either a
foundation or a family that is being affected by ALS. We've spoken to my
husband's father....we would love nothing more than
to donate 2 items to your father....

Beyond that, as a family that has walked through ALS, know that we are
praying for you and please, please feel free to ask any questions or seek
any advice. I know we don't know you personally, but we are united in the
fight against this disease. Also, my husband and I both work for our local
church full-time (www.centralchristian.com), and we will be sure to add
your family to the prayer chain.

Please let me know if there is any other way we can be of assistance...

God bless...
Chris & Brittany Sattel"

Long story short, Brittany + Chris were able to donate an electric wheel chair and a body lift to help my dad with getting out of bed, these items have already been such a help to my dad and I truly feel blessed that they were compelled to contact me and offer these items as a donation...they truly have hearts of gold.

I was so touched by their kind words and amazing donation that I decided to do a portrait session of them in exchange for their generosity. It was so great photographing them and also so comforting to see how strong Chris was after having walked the path that has been laid before my family with my dad and this sad disease. Here are some of our favorites from their portrait session:
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LOVE their eyes in these next two images!
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My favorite shot of the day!
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Thank you again to Brittany + Chris for everything you have already done for my family, also, we are even more happy that we have become friends with you two!!! Be sure to check out Brittany's and Chris's work here.
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ohana photographers - david & kimi said:
how awesome are they!? much love and prayers to your dad, them and your whole fam.
(03.24.09 02:24 PM)
Lyndzee of EP said:
I got choked up reading this one. What wonderful, kindhearted people and so cool that you were able to meet up with them. They are a rockin couple and I want some shoes the color of her hair,,,awesome!!
(03.24.09 02:24 PM)
sean said:
amazing story and amazing couple. fantastic photos.
(03.24.09 02:29 PM)
Jason Row said:
Great light. Good work!
(03.24.09 02:31 PM)
tate said:
These are absolutely gorgeous! Love, love, love them.
(03.24.09 02:37 PM)
Brittany Sattel said:
FAN-FREAKING-TABULOUS! I love these so much and this experience meant more to me than you guys will ever know! We love them and are already thinking of making an "Ode to the Lyons" art wall with the great images! :) I look forward to hanging out with you guys again someday!
(03.24.09 02:42 PM)
Becka Knight (Studio222 Photography) said:
Gorgeous, lovely, fun, tender, happy.... I could go on for days ;)
(03.24.09 02:46 PM)
heather said:
all news about your papa always get me so choked up (ok, I cry a little). it was grand to hear of such a endearing couple, ones with such empathy. I am glad you were able to share their beauty, both in and out.
(03.24.09 02:46 PM)
Marianne Wilson Photography said:
That is so sweet! What a lovely couple.
(03.24.09 02:50 PM)
Cameron Ingalls said:
you inspire!
(03.24.09 03:26 PM)
Jean Tsai said:
So beautiful, Amelia! LOVE!!!!
(03.24.09 03:27 PM)
Sarah Rhoads said:
Beautiful. just beautiful. love it amelia.
(03.24.09 03:41 PM)
Ashley said:
This is awesome! I'm so glad that there are so many people out there who are willing to help. This images are rad and so are you guys!
(03.24.09 03:55 PM)
Ashley Rose said:
These images are stunning! And the Sattel's have such kind hearts =) sooo amazing to see people helping people! I love it ;)
(03.24.09 04:04 PM)
Karen Slate said:
amazing photographs and very touching story. It is so moving to know people are still reaching out to help others. So very sorry about your father. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Karen
(03.24.09 04:26 PM)
Peter Davis said:
Wow, thanks so much for sharing that story. I am so encouraged by people blessing each other! I hope this story will encourage many others to follow in your generosity!!!
(03.24.09 05:07 PM)
Amy Martin said:
Just beautiful! Both the story and the photos!
(03.24.09 05:30 PM)
Stevie said:
I needed a good cry this evening.... This is such an incredibly touching post. It's people like Chris & Brittany that restore my faith in the power of love and compassion. Thank you so much Amelia for sharing so much of yourself as well as your dad's story. You are all such an inspiration and are in my thoughts and prayers.
(03.24.09 08:40 PM)
cristen chester said:
i remember you talking about doing the shoot for this amazingly bighearted couple in vegas @ wppi... and WOW!!! what a rad set of images! i LOVE the cracking earth series! oh, and i'm totally with lyndzee about finding pair of shoes that are brittany's hair color!
(03.24.09 09:15 PM)
connieMchung said:
that is such a beautiful and touching story accompanied by awesome pictures. thank you amelia for sharing.
(03.25.09 12:52 AM)
melissa said:
Hi guys! Ok, so just thought I would let you know that I live in a very small town in Ontario, Canada. Every year we have what's called a trivia night. There's also an auction and it's just a bunch of fun for everyone. Every single penny that we raise at these events go to a specific cause that we choose. We just had our last Trivia night in February and we raised 40,000 for ALS!
(03.25.09 05:58 AM)
Augusta said:
Oh, how sweet! I love all of these photos, especially your favorite shot of the day!
(03.25.09 08:58 AM)
Dad said:
Dear Amy, Kristee and I have been touched to tears through your efforts and the charity of your blog followers. I can not begin to tell you how grateful we are. We love you so much. Love Dad and Kristee
(03.25.09 09:44 AM)
Meg said:
Beautiful story and beautiful photos!
(03.25.09 10:04 AM)
Haley said:
I really love these lots.. great angles.. great people. :)
(03.25.09 10:24 AM)
Kyle said:
I cried. This post was beautiful.
(03.25.09 11:42 AM)
Rebecca Hansen said:
What a dreamy couple. Inside and out. It makes me happy to see that there are such wonderful people in the world.
(03.25.09 01:52 PM)
Brianna Phelan said:
I love the photos of them on the dry mud. Amazing. What a touching story as well.
(03.25.09 06:50 PM)
Yuka photo art said:
Amazing work! I love these pictures! My favorite- the third from down....
(03.25.09 07:40 PM)
Chris said:
Melissa, that is incredible that you all raised so much for ALS! Thank you!
(03.26.09 10:14 AM)
amelialyon said:
Melissa, seriously...that is AMAZING that your town was able to raise the much for ALS...it such a crazy disease that most people know nothing about. Here's to raising awareness and to all the funds you guys were able to donate to help with the research...THANK YOU!!!
(03.26.09 12:05 PM)
ben + laura said:
what a story ... and what amazing images
(03.26.09 03:00 PM)
Kara said:
This story has brought me to tears. Your images are always beautiful, but this series is even more so than usual, because of the love behind it.
(03.28.09 03:36 PM)
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