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09.12.13
I've been waiting to show off Stephanie + Michael's fun wedding with a Cinco De Mayo twist, which is fitting since their wedding took place on May 4th, but I needed to hold my breath until after this great wedding was featured on the Green Wedding Shoes Blog!
We had such a lovely day working with Stephanie + Michael and we LOVED the stylist/event planning work of the Amorology Weddings team!!!
My favorite shot of the day!
My favorite detail of the day, the seating assignment wall with mini piñatas!
canvas print said:
I want that cake. were did you get it from. the photos are so cool.
(09.18.13 08:41 AM)
canvas prints said:
the gold balls and the cake looks lovely. you had such an awesome style at the wedding.
(09.24.13 07:55 AM)
Mawiyah said:
Just found your site - GORGEOUS!!!
(09.26.13 03:45 PM)
Orange County Photographer said:
Your photos are absolutely stunning. I really love your detail shots and the beach photos!
(09.28.13 03:45 PM)
Shelise Murray said:
Stunning! What a beautiful wedding and I just love love love the shot of dad tearing up. You did a beautiful job capturing the love!
(10.01.13 08:49 AM)
Nikolay Mirchev said:
amazing work! love the pictures taken at the beach!
(10.16.13 03:04 PM)
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03.07.13
Trisha + Justin's wedding was R-A-D...RAD!!! Truly, it was fantastic! The entire wedding took place out in the deserts of Indio on the grounds of the Empire Polo Club where the annual Coachella Festival is held!
Both Trisha + Justin have worked Coachella for the past 11 years in marketing and production, and the desert remains their favorite place to be, so it was a no-brainer when deciding where they wanted to hold their wedding day!
I've been holding out on featuring this wedding on my blog because I submitted it first to Green Wedding Shoes for a feature, I knew this wedding would be perfect fit there! I was so happy that it got picked up, be sure to check out the post on the Green Wedding Shoes blog with more details given by Trisha the bride!
"BEST DAY EVER" and my favorite detail of the day!
Confetti CONFETTI everywhere during the recessional!
My favorite shot of the day!
It was our first time working with the lovely ladies of Hello Gem! I LOVED the design work they did here! I hope to work with them again in the near future!
CLICK HERE for more images from Trisha + Justin's wedding!
Amanda Pomilla said:
OMG. The shot with the couple behind the heart name tags, and the confetti shots, LOVE. GORGEOUS, girl. It's just gorgeous.
(03.09.13 09:01 AM)
Kate Whitmore said:
What a rad wedding! The confetti is incredible! Beautiful work, as always, Amelia. :)
(03.10.13 12:02 PM)
Andrew at Lightworks Photography said:
That confetti shot is amazing! It's surprisingly difficult to get confetti and smiling faces but you have done a fantastic job!
(03.12.13 01:03 PM)
canvas print said:
what a fantastic time you guy had. i so loved checking out your wonderful photography images here as they look totally amazing.
(03.18.13 11:53 AM)
Drew said:
I was just catching up on your blog and realized these are my new neighbors!!! So random!
(11.04.13 02:14 PM)
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01.15.13
SUPER excited for a new year!! A new year of clients, resolutions, and just plain awesomeness! LOL!
I'm currently gathering all of my "best of" images to post for 2012, BUT before I do that I still have a few more weddings and portrait sessions I'd like to feature in full length because I feel like these deserve to be shown off!
Are you kidding me with these shoes?! Love them!
My favorite shot of the day!
Gotta take advantage of those shadows!
Second favorite shot of the day!
Ahh yes, the Paebaek ceremony! What a fun tradition!
My favorite detail of the day: the personalized match boxes.
One particular wedding that I LOVED and have yet to feature is Susan + Sean's big day! Justin and I have a fun time working with these two, we started the day off at the JW Marriott in downtown LA and then headed over to the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion for a fantastically and timelessly styled ceremony and reception.
One of my favorite parts about Susan + Sean's wedding was that we were able to work with some of our VERY favorite vendors in this industry. We had Nicole DeAnne for hair and make-up, Nancy and the So Happi Together team for planning and stylizing, and the Sweet And Saucy Shop for desserts! It was a great collaboration of vendors and artists!
Nicole DeAnne in action!
Are you kidding me with these shoes?! Love them!
My favorite shot of the day!
Gotta take advantage of those shadows!
Second favorite shot of the day!
Ahh yes, the Paebaek ceremony! What a fun tradition!
My favorite detail of the day: the personalized match boxes.
Thank you, thank you to Susan + Sean for having us out for this wonderful day! Loved every minute!
Sara Lucero said:
What a beautiful wedding, Amelia! You always capture such elegant, funky, fun! I don't know how you do it. Those words USUALLY don't go together. Haha. You're awesome, Nancy is awesome, Nicole is awesome, and her DRESSES were awesome. Love it.
(01.15.13 06:03 PM)
Malinda said:
I love love this wedding!!! The shadows, lines, the couple, the photographer....so dreamy!!!!
(01.15.13 08:45 PM)
Heather Hamer said:
I love love love the stairwell and the flower girl! So beautiful!
(01.16.13 08:40 AM)
sean said:
i've been a groomsmen and formally a groom, and i have never experienced such professionalism and funk-tasticism along with creativity and passion like you and justin. thank you so much for documenting these unique moments on our special day. you guys rock!
(01.17.13 12:03 AM)
Andrej Pavlov said:
What an AMAZING wedding! The photos are just above and beyond gorgeous !
(01.17.13 05:45 AM)
Katie Metka said:
love this! I especially like the photos with the shadows! Great work!
(01.17.13 10:26 AM)
Monica Justesen Photography said:
I am constantly completely amazed by your work. Thank you again for such beautiful inspiration!
(01.22.13 09:16 AM)
Norfolk Wedding Photographer said:
Amazing...truly magical image making! Too many faves too mention.
(01.27.13 11:34 AM)
cindy@floralelements said:
susan and sean's wedding was so beautiful and elegant! thanks for capturing it and my florals. :) it was great working with you and hope to work together again. your work is amazing!!
(02.04.13 10:17 PM)
Amanda Pomilla Hagood said:
Could y'all be more amazing?! Some of these photo spots in the hotel (?) have the potential to be so sterile and cold, but you light them up so beautifully with your composition and posing....everything looks fabulous! I want to get married again so I can hire you!
(02.10.13 06:46 PM)
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10.09.12
I'm so excited that the day has finally come to show off Charles + Debbie's wedding! I've been holding off for some time because I wanted to wait until after this lovely wedding was featured on Green Wedding Shoes. This was truly a wonderful, detailed, sweet day and I am happy to have been part of it photographically!
I also loved working alongside other fantastic vendors like Nancy of So Happi Together, Holly Flora, and Found Vintage Rentals. What a fantastic wedding team combo!
The entire wedding took place at the Smog Shoppe in Los Angeles, I always have a great time photographing this venue!
As always, it was pleasure to have Jason Roger second shoot with me when Justin wasn't available, love this shot of Charles getting ready!
LOVE this first look set up! So fun!
My favorite shot of the day! Love how different it feels!
My second favorite shot of the day!
The theme of Charles + Debbie's wedding was "when Squirrel met Mouse", I thought it was sweet and straight out of a storybook!
Congratulations to Debbie + Charles! I'm truly happy to have been your photographer, I LOVED your wedding day! Check out their slideshow HERE!
alyda said:
oh my goodness, what a beautiful wedding. That venue is amazing! Love your work Amelia xx
(10.09.12 11:31 PM)
Kate Whitmore said:
That First Look location is pure gold, her ring is one of the coolest, most unique rings I have EVER seen, and the details from this wedding are per.fect. Lovely.
(10.10.12 04:42 AM)
Jonathan Connolly said:
What a great wedding. Love everything about this one. Great work guys! You're still my favorite photographers.
(10.10.12 07:13 AM)
Jai Catalano said:
These are amazing. I always say be careful on your honeymoon. My son was born 9 months to the day. :)
(10.11.12 07:41 AM)
Polina Bulman said:
That's a HUGE wedding post! And every singe image is amazing! Great job Amelia! As usual..:)
(10.13.12 02:31 PM)
Rebecca said:
WOW, love this wedding!!! I especially love that graphic painted wall!
(10.19.12 03:18 PM)
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06.21.12
I've been waiting for quite some time to feature this engagement session! I submitted these images to be featured on Green Wedding Shoes and I was super excited when last Tuesday Charles + Debbie's engagement session went up on the Green Wedding Shoes Blog, click here to see the feature there with a super cute little write up about their story!
My favorite shot of the day!
I love that Charles + Debbie went the extra mile and got their wedding coordinator Nancy from So Happi Together involved with stylizing this shoot. All the fun "extras" were provided by Found Rentals and Debbie's stunning hair & makeup was done by the very talented Nicole DeAnne!
My favorite shot of the day!
malkoza said:
Wow!!!!!))))))))))))))
(06.22.12 04:27 AM)
Photography said:
Very good photography, High quality Images,
Thanks for sharing
(06.24.12 11:25 PM)
eboni bullard said:
wow! just beautiful. my favorite is the image of her hand with the ladybug and the one right before it. i LOVE LOVE LOVE your work! your photos tend to tell such a wonderful story, especially your engagement sessions. what time of the day do you normally start your sessions?
(06.25.12 06:45 AM)
Melissa Avey - Cambridge Photographer said:
All I can say about your work is WOW!!!!!
(06.26.12 05:56 PM)
Kelly Cummings said:
So adorable. I love them wrapped up in the quilt and the one with his hand against her face the absolute best. Lovely.
(06.29.12 07:02 AM)
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06.12.12
I've been looking forward to Jay + Marissa's wedding for quite some time...especially since it was the first wedding Justin and I shot in 2012, starting our wedding season off with a fantastic day! Luckily for me, I've been able to take a few months off to spend time with my kids, but I'm super excited to be back in the game again!
Love that mom and dad snuck in a hug and a kiss before walking down the aisle with Marissa.
Pure joy!:)
It's only appropriate that Jay had Yo Gabba Gabba! Vans on for his wedding, the Director of Photography for YGG had to represent!:) Plus, Jay + Marissa met on the set of Yo Gabba Gabba, so it made perfect sense to add in this small detail!
My favorite item of the day: Since Jay + Marissa aren't huge fans of dessert they opted to have a cheese wheel "cake" instead, I thought it was brilliant!
My favorite shot of the day!
The "cake" cutting.
Here is what they served to all the guests after dinner!
A snapshot of us! I'm super lucky and blessed to have my favorite person and best friend shooting with me! I love you Justin Lyon;)
Marissa and her father stealing a dance!
Of course Marissa had her own pair of Yo Gabba Gabba! shoes to dance in!
When Justin and I arrived at the Santa Margarita Ranch we were squealing (well, I was at least, Justin was just happy) with excitement to 1. work with Jay + Marissa on their wedding day and 2. photograph this lovely bride and groom at such an AWESOME venue! We loved it!!
Love that mom and dad snuck in a hug and a kiss before walking down the aisle with Marissa.
Pure joy!:)
It's only appropriate that Jay had Yo Gabba Gabba! Vans on for his wedding, the Director of Photography for YGG had to represent!:) Plus, Jay + Marissa met on the set of Yo Gabba Gabba, so it made perfect sense to add in this small detail!
My favorite item of the day: Since Jay + Marissa aren't huge fans of dessert they opted to have a cheese wheel "cake" instead, I thought it was brilliant!
My favorite shot of the day!
The "cake" cutting.
Here is what they served to all the guests after dinner!
A snapshot of us! I'm super lucky and blessed to have my favorite person and best friend shooting with me! I love you Justin Lyon;)
Marissa and her father stealing a dance!
Of course Marissa had her own pair of Yo Gabba Gabba! shoes to dance in!
Congratulations to the gorgeous couple! Don't forget to check out Jay + Marissa's slideshow!
Sara Lucero said:
This is my favorite wedding from you! Beautiful photos and processing, sweetness, joy, fun, good style & taste! What more could you want? I love this! Great job Lyons! Yous da bombs.
(06.13.12 09:00 AM)
Kate Whitmore said:
When I read other blogs with this many images, I think "TOOOO MAAANY!" When I read yours, I get to the end, and I'm sad it's over. You and Justin are ridiculous. I mean...just awesome. I appreciate you two pouring into me (and 20-ish other people) last year at the Lyon Shop. I also need to tell you how much I appreciate the way you love your kids. Really, really. I wish I lived nearby so that I could soak it up (and totally adopt you as my mom-mentor) once I have little kiddos. I suppose instagram will have to do. :) Anyways...totally random post but felt like I needed to share this with you today. Hope you're having a happy SoCal Friday! Again - these images rock my face off.
(06.15.12 11:46 AM)
Ruth said:
Stunning pics and what a venue!!!
(06.15.12 01:51 PM)
Mariah said:
I Love everything about this weddings, but especially the portraits of the bride and groom. You really captured the fun of the day. Brilliant photos!
(06.21.12 04:21 AM)
Minneapolis Wedding Photographers said:
Love the sign on the first photo! Thanks for sharing these great photos. Gotten some ideas from your collection ;)
(09.16.12 03:05 AM)
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02.09.12
Lauren + Landon's wedding was one of the last weddings we shot in 2011, it was a delightful way to end the year with two AWESOMELY in love people!!
The groomsmen had their fun with Landon, I was dying laughing behind my camera for these!
LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the bridesmaids' shoes! Each pair was hand picked by Lauren!
My favorite detail of the day was Lauren's bouquet! It felt very whimsical!
After shooting at the temple we ventured out to the beach...it was GREAT because the beach was empty, so it was just Lauren, Landon, the sand, the water, and the sunset....LOVED it!
My favorite shot of the day...the guy with his bike on the side adds a nice touch to the shot too!
A HUGE congratulations to Lauren & Landon!! Click here to see their slideshow!
ellen patton said:
Wow -- beautiful shots! I love the ones on the beach. And the bridesmaids' shoes. Very cool.
(02.09.12 05:50 PM)
Leah said:
HOE-LEE-TAH-MOL-EEEEE! love love LOOOOOVE these! Love her dress love the bm shoes love the bouquet love the beach pics! Just lots and lots of loving for these pictures. oh thank you for sharing!!
(02.09.12 11:26 PM)
Rachel Tatem said:
First: great job!
I love how much fun they had. Every shot doesn't look stiff and undesired it looks relaxed and enjoyed, great job capturing that
(02.10.12 05:41 AM)
Lyndzee Ellsworth said:
Fun wedding. And yes I agree on the bridesmaids shoes. I'll take them all please.
(02.10.12 05:26 PM)
tara polly said:
so in love with all of the design choices in this wedding and your BEAUTIFUL photography work - wow, wow, wow! just perfect.
(02.10.12 10:13 PM)
karleen said:
Truly stunning photographs you made here! And what a stunning couple & wedding! I see the love and the fun in every image. Thank you for sharing!
(02.21.12 08:23 AM)
Kristen Morrill said:
Beautiful!!! So gorgeous! Do you know where Lauren got her dress or how I could contact her to find out?
(02.22.12 11:48 AM)
Fotograf Fotopromedia said:
Gorgeous photos! A beautiful wedding of a beautiful couple.
(04.04.12 05:47 AM)
Lindsay Pastor said:
I'm huge fan of your photography and this wedding is no exception to the amazing pictures you capture. Lovin the bridesmaid outfits and shoes! Where they wearing tops/skirts or dresses?
(01.29.13 07:00 PM)
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07.14.11
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.
William is a collector of shoes, so of course they already have some flashy kicks picked out for their little man when he arrives!
William is a collector of shoes, so of course they already have some flashy kicks picked out for their little man when he arrives!
Congrats to Connie & William, I can't wait to meet your little guy!
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)
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)
shari said:
GORGEOUS! wish i looked that HOT as a prego! and beautiful shots... awesome!
(07.15.11 07:38 AM)
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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12.09.10
This engagement session with Sarah + Gabe at the Union Station in Downtown LA renewed my love for photographing engagement sessions...not that I had fallen out of love with shooting engagement sessions, but when a fun couple comes along with a rad location, it gives me a good reminder of why I love being a "photographer of love". Cheesy as it may sound, it's true!:) Wow, just realized how many times I said the word "love" in that paragraph, lol!
Wedding to come in early 2011!
Kyle said:
Sapphire wedding rings FTW!
And baller shots in the subway FTW also :)
(12.09.10 06:21 PM)
katelyn said:
sarah's doppelganger = natasha bedingfield
gorgeous. all of it.
(12.09.10 10:31 PM)
katelyn said:
no wait i take it back... natasha + sara bareilles. there we go.
(12.09.10 10:32 PM)
SR said:
Ah-ma-zing!!!
(12.09.10 10:55 PM)
Jenny said:
Love your style! :) On this session it looks like you used some vintage actions. What do you use if you don't mind me asking! Great work!
(12.10.10 08:56 AM)
Aly said:
one of them sitting on the grate is my fave! rockstar!
(12.10.10 05:57 PM)
Erica Ward said:
Fabulous work as always - the bw conversions in particular are stunning!!
(12.12.10 09:49 AM)
Sarah said:
Amazing as always! LOVE your style! Love the vintage actions you use. Fabulous!
(12.14.10 09:10 AM)
Becca said:
Amelia, these are to die for. If you ever come out to Colorado, I must must must have you take pictures of my family. Until then, what is your recipe for the first series of photos? will you share?
(12.15.10 06:47 AM)
Casey Figlewicz said:
Did you guys have to get a permit to shoot at Union Station?
(12.18.10 09:29 PM)
Melissa said:
Love love love the colors! Such lovely photos...You are SO creative with your photo composition!
(12.20.10 02:38 PM)
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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)
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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09.30.10
Lauryn + Jimmy were married on August 14th, 2010. The day started off at one of my favorite hotels in LA called the SLS Hotel! I had the talented Denise Bovee by my side as a second shooter and Nick Radford as an assistant that day. Lauryn + Jimmy's wedding was full of so much eye candy that I almost had a creative overload. That's definitely a GOOD problem to have!
....and of course, what would a wedding blog post be without an online slideshow?! Click here to see it!
Lindsey Joy said:
These are beautiful Amelia! I always love your use of off camera flash!!
(10.01.10 08:53 AM)
Heather Wilkinson said:
So, I check here fairly often and I just wanted to tell you that your images ALWAYS blow my mind. You're just so fabulous and I love everything about your work.... technical & creative. Fabulous.
(10.02.10 07:51 AM)
jenberry said:
the black and white looking down the hallway at the bride (after your favorite, which is ridiculous as well - in a good way) is so full of moment, full of anticipation, full of energy. so unique and gorgeous.
(10.02.10 05:25 PM)
andi said:
really beautiful job as always. your off-camera flash is so amazing and creative.
(10.05.10 12:07 PM)
Jay Hsiang Studio said:
the first look photos are my favorite! and on a side note, that is one of the best dips above. haha great stuff!
(10.05.10 03:09 PM)
Lauryn said:
Amelia, I just saw the rest of the picture and I LOVE them. Thank you so much for capturing our day so beautifully.
(10.05.10 11:57 PM)
John Johnston said:
Never get bored looking at your blog posts. Terrific work as ever guys.
(10.06.10 02:29 PM)
Melissa Allen said:
Absolutely gorgeous! It always thrills me to see The Ebell of Los Angeles through the eyes of talented photographers, and you've wow'd me for sure! Can't wait to have you back at the Ebell very soon...!
(10.08.10 12:28 PM)
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03.03.10
WARNING!!!! LONG POST AHEAD!!!!
As most of you know, Amelia is the one who does the majority of the posts on our blog. Well, the time has come for me, Justin, to post once again.
As many of you know, I had the fortunate, life-changing opportunity of going to Haiti recently. I spent two and a half of the most intense and rewarding weeks of my life there, and I happened to have my camera with me. The following photos will help tell some of the stories that I wish to share with you.
My love for Haiti goes back to 1996, when I went there for a couple of years to do missionary work. Prior to arriving in Haiti for the first time, I knew very little. I had heard about their vodou, the refugees fleeing to Florida and The Serpent and the Rainbow, but these vague labels tell very little of the Haitian people, the Haitian spirit, or the REAL Haiti that I would soon fall in love with.
Spending those young years of adulthood, in the service of the Haitian people, changed me and left an impression that would prove to last throughout my life. I fell in love. I fell in love with HAITI! I fell in love with the Haitians! I learned the language, Haitian Creole, and fell in love with their culture, their stories, their proverbs, their laughs, their smiles, their love, and their spirit. It is a spirit of humility, of giving, of resilience, and of a love for God.
Since '98 when I came back from my missionary work there, I have returned a few times. As you saw in a few posts back, I was even able to take Amelia there with me for a few weeks, so she could see where my love for Haiti and the amazing Haitians came from. She now sees what I see, why I call Haiti my second home.
As the world now knows, Haiti experienced a crippling blow on January 12th. The earth violently shook beneath what was already the poorest country in the western hemisphere, leaving a scar so deep that more than 200,000 people were left dead, a million now homeless, and an estimated 17 Billion dollars worth of damage! For the first few days after the quake, I was literally glued to the tv in shock as I took in any and all information about the quake that I could find. I was horrified and felt helpless! I wanted to be there and I wanted to help. I needed to be there! I needed to help! Long story short, while I was in Park City for Sundance, I found a group called the Utah Hospital Task Force that was planning a trip to Haiti. They were planning on taking 150 people - 50 Haitian Creole translators, 50 medical professionals and 50 construction professionals. The only problem was the group was scheduled to leave while I was still at Sundance. I applied on the outside chance that I would get accepted, and would figure it out from there.
I got accepted, and I had yet to ask Amelia's permission. I figured I'd try my chances at acceptance first, and if that day came I would see what she thought, knowing there would be many willing and ready to take my place were I to decline. Amelia is the sweetest, most compassionate and supportive wife of all time. She had the heart and the strength to allow me to go, while she stayed behind with our children, uncertain of what I was about to embark upon.
These photographs tell that story, of the two and a half weeks that I spent in Haiti!
On the flight over there, two of the female translators seated behind me were holding hands. The girl on the right is Haitian, and the girl on the left is American. A telling sign of what was to come.
We had 20 Pizza Hut pizzas delivered to us on the runway in Florida by a police escort, which was what the 82nd Airborne wanted in exchange to allow us to camp with them on one of the nicest soccer fields in Haiti! The power of pizza in a foreign country!
This was taken at 1am the night we landed on that Sun Country plane in Haiti! Thank you Sun Country!
This was our campsite. It was literally one of, if not THE, nicest place we could've camped in Haiti. Our group referred to it frequently as the Taj Majal.
The oldest girl in this picture was left to care for her younger siblings while their parents went out for the day to try and work. I love how content she was at taking on this responsibility. This photo gets me.
This was just one of the many "tent cities" that I saw in Haiti. They were always growing in number as the days went on. Notice they're actually not tents, but sheets strung across four branch posts.
These orphan kids seriously made me laugh. They were so full of life and laughter. They never complained ever. In fact no one did. I wanted to take them all home with me!
This lady found an open spot of ground to lay her mat on for the night. This was in the courtyard of one of the LDS church buildings there.
What was a parking lot in a church's courtyard by day, turned in to a camping spot at night. They had between 200-300 people sleeping in here every night. With no where else to go, this was their best option.
The man on the right is Steve Studdert! He was the leader of our group, and one of the men responsible for putting our group together. He worked some serious magic and was a pleasure to serve under! Here he is meeting two of the captains of the 82nd Airborne plotting our days treks.
This is what remains of the country's nursing school! I helped translate the story of one of the students who was going to school here. Her teacher didn't show up during an afternoon class period, so she felt prompted to return home. During her few moments at home, the earthquake struck, killing most of the students and instructors who remained at the school. Her story was sobering and touching.
There's something so telling of our time in Haiti in this photo. This doctor was sitting just inside the operating room at the General Hospital in downtown Port-Au-Prince.
I spent most of my time translating for the doctors and nurses in the hospitals. This picture was taken inside the pediatric tent at the University of Miami tent hospital that was near the airport. This kid was so fun to talk to and hang out with. His spirit was admirable, and you'd never know that he had a broken leg.
These triplets were born just after the earthquake. I had to learn how to say triplets, because that is something I never encountered in any of my trips to Haiti.
"Gad Bless You" it says on this cast. The intention is there...
I LOVE the look on this girl's face! She is soooooo excited to be up on her feet again. You can only imagine what it must be or feel like to think that you'll never be on your feet again. Physical Therapy is something they need way more of in Haiti!
This guy was one of my heroes!!! He was buried for 2 days after the earthquake. He was getting ready to go in to surgery here in this picture and was literally telling me that he wasn't afraid of anything. He kept saying, "you can stick me with needles, cut me up, whatever you want. Nothing can hurt me! I made it out alive!" Once again, never a complaint. Only words of thanks, gratitude, hope and LIFE!
One of the children in the pediatric tent didn't make it while I was there. It was a surreal, sad and haunting moment. Immediately after the residents in the tent caught word of it they instantly took to prayer, praise and thanks! Not the reaction you would normally expect. This lady was singing a hymn of praise.
These transporters in the hospital took a moment to pray and give thanks. It was amazing to see their hearts instantly turn to God. 
Here is just two of the many people that I saw that had been given some sort of relief. The lady on the left had received a 100lb bag of rice that had obviously come from the US, and the lady on the left has a sack full of little bags of water.
Here is Steve, one of our translators, and a local leader as we were heading in to a tent city at a French school that had yet to see any medical help since the earthquake.
At the tent city for thousands of people that I mentioned in the prior photo, these people are all in line in the hopes of receiving a small, 12oz bag of water. It was tricky and demanding at times to organize the chaos.
Here is a boy receiving medical attention at the clinic we had set up for the day at the tent city. I love the look on his face.
It was amazing to see how helpful the Scouts were to us at this tent city! Here they were living in a tent city, but yet they took care of their uniforms and wore them with pride! They would literally help us secure perimeters and then go out into the tent city seeking the injured and afflicted and help them come receive help and care! They definitely gave Scouts a good name. I'm proud to be an Eagle Scout!
Justin Bowen, our group photographer from Las Vegas where he currently shoots for the Las Vegas Sun, playing some basketball with locals at the tent city. It made them so happy to have us there helping them and playing with them.
LOVE the look of these two women in different generations! The one on the left was on a tap tap (the public transportation in Haiti), and the girl on the right was at one of the largest tent cities up in Petionville.
Steve, Dr. Kirk and Brent analyzing the situation at the adult tent at the University of Miami's tent hospital. You'll notice the civil war like status of the conditions.
The medical volunteers for the University of Miami hospital slept in here. They would typically be on for 12 hours and then off for 12 hours. You can only imagine that their conditions back home would seem paradisiacal in comparison. Talk about selfless, amazing people doing selfless amazing things!!!
Sean Penn and Lt General Keen, a 3 star General. Sean Penn had been in Haiti since the earthquake with the JPHRO (Jenkins Penn Haiti Relief Organization). Hats off to him for being there on the ground since the quake doing work!
This is a room in the General Hospital downtown that was no longer safe to be in. Look at this photo. Not sure I'd want to be a patient in there even prior to the earthquake.
To show the spirit and resilience of the Haitian people, this little girl had to have her arm amputated and yet here she is getting water, and doing chores without a single complaint. She even talked to me while smiling.
This little boy had a smile sooooo contagious that it made everyone that looked at him light up. His mother is in the foreground of this picture and I've never seen a kid bring so much joy to a mother. It was so comforting to see her love and affection for her child keep her mind off of her amputated right arm. In the foreground is the bandage. Again, she never complained and was too taken in by the joy of her child!
Take a minute just to digest the devastation and destruction in this picture! It is INSANE! This was a typical neighborhood in Port-au-Prince.
The imagination and creativity of the Haitian children is inspiring. Here they are in a tent city, yet they found sticks, string and plastic to make a kite with and they couldn't be happier! I especially love his pink sandals. He's just happy to be alive!
This girl's story will melt your heart and make you mad at the same time! I became really close with her and her parents. If you would like to hear her story, make sure you ask me next time you see me. It is too intense to put up here on the blog. She had to have both of her feet amputated. It was hard delivering that message to her and her parents. Not the expression you'd expect to see from someone that had just had the surgery performed the day prior.
An impromptu group of people singing hymns of praise while we visited the Presidential Palace which you can see in the background. I love the juxtaposition of this picture.
An aerial view of the national Palace and the park in front of it that has now become a tent city. Any open space that people can find has now been turned into a tent city.
Steve Studdert and Captain Reyes on our last night in Haiti. Captain Reyes and the 82nd Airborne were sad to see us leave. I will admit, we were all saddened to be leaving them and the Haitians as well.
A self-portrait taken inside the airport. This was one of the mirrored doors that had shattered. The airport is unoccupied and all of the operations are being ran outside, which was quite loud to say the least. 
Our group saying goodbye to the 82nd Airborne after they dropped us off at the airport. It was such a blessing and a comfort to be able to stay with them.
Upon arriving in Florida, one of our leaders John Nichols had McDonalds waiting for all of us. After having a diet of granola bars for breakfast and lunch and MREs for dinner for over two weeks, McDonalds (which I normally am disgusted by) had never sounded or tasted so good!
Words will never be able to truly describe the impact this trip has had on me. It was one of the most intense, emotional, draining, rewarding, tiring and amazing things I have ever done! I will always remember it and I cannot wait to return. I have to say a HUGE thank you to everyone that donated to our group and to my trip! It was seriously life-changing and for this I am grateful.In the words of Steve Studdert about our group: "we recently formed the largest non-military emergency aid task force to Haiti. I was privileged to be part of that team of extraordinary human beings who accomplished remarkable feats of heroism and service in Haiti. Countless were the broken lives blessed by this magnificent team of gifted medical professionals, indispensible Creole-speaking returned missionary translators, and knowledgeable construction specialists.
Our brothers and sisters in Haiti were experiencing incomprehensible suffering in what one U.N. official termed the worst human catastrophe in recorded history. With determination, compassion, unity, and a respect for the dignity of every Haitian, the team engaged their innovation, skills, and resources to bless those in Haiti who are hurt, homeless, and hungry. Our ability to serve came, to a great extent, from the freedom we enjoy in North America to make a difference, the freedom to act independently, to make our own decisions as to where and how we give of ourselves and our money. Our abundance, born of the American can-do spirit in our free society, made it possible. President Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, 'The test of our progress is not whether we add to the abundance of those who have much. It is whether we provide enough to those who have little.' Hopefully we added something to those in Haiti who have so very little."
PLEASE CLICK HERE to see an online slideshow of images from the trip!
AmyPunky Photography said:
Amazing photos, so sad and so hopeful at the same time... you truly have a golden heart.
(03.04.10 06:11 AM)
Heather said:
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your experience! Steven Studdart truly is an amazing man. He served as a mission president where I grew up and our family became great friends with him. He is truly saintly.
(03.04.10 06:17 AM)
LaRae Lobdell said:
You have filled me up with so much hope and goodness. Thank you so much for your incredibly intimate perspective with our bothers and sisters in Haiti. Thank you for being there with them. Thank you for giving your time and talent to those who need it the most. Thank you also, for delivering a slice of home back to us here in the states.
(03.04.10 06:23 AM)
John said:
Justin,
Thanks so much for sharing these photos! Seriously, such moving images! Such a great act of service. I understand your love for the Haitian people as I have the same love for the Russian people that I served.
(03.04.10 06:24 AM)
Jessica Fuller said:
What an amazing story though all of those photographs, I can not lie, I was sitting here with tears streaming down my face. It's unbelievable how much life, love and happiness the Lord brings into lives even through the extreme and devastating events that happen which are out of our hands.
The photos tell many stories outside of just of what you had the chance to share with us. I hope and pray their lives get better each day and their faith keeps them going!
Thank you for sharing the photos with us!
(03.04.10 06:25 AM)
Jeramy said:
Unbelievable pics Justin--so glad you got to go help. So many emotions involved while looking at these.
(03.04.10 06:34 AM)
casey said:
That was a beautiful post and really got me re-focused on what really matters in life and reminded me yet again how much I have to be thankful for. These pictures are incredible and I was very choked up by the ones that showed the doctors and people lifting their hands in praise to the Lord after experiencing the greatest loss of all..the loss of a loved one. How convicting. Thank you for sharing!
(03.04.10 06:36 AM)
Vince Penman said:
Words cannot describe these photos. It was like looking at the Big Picture. You truly captured every emotion there. I'm glad you were able to make it down to help. I think so many people want to do more, but just can't. You should make this into a book and give the proceeds to a Haiti relief fund of some kind. Heaven knows they still need all the help they can get.
(03.04.10 06:41 AM)
carrie said:
justin, these images are so incredibly beautiful, sad, moving and touching. the round of emotions i experienced just viewing them couldn't even come close to the emotion you must feel after being a part of such a life-changing experience. i admire your selfless and generous nature, and your love for the haitian people is just so beautiful. thank you for sharing these.
(03.04.10 06:43 AM)
Melinda Smith said:
The pictures are stunning, moving, beautiful. Thank you for bringing Haiti to us. They are amazing people, and their suffering is heartwrenching. Thank you for your service to them!
(03.04.10 06:43 AM)
Gabe said:
Justin. these images are powerful. emotional. invoke feelings of sadness. feeling of happiness. they are beautiful yet haunting. your love for the culture, the land and the people are so so evident in your imagery. thank you for sharing with all of us.
(03.04.10 06:45 AM)
Dad said:
Speechless! We are so proud of you and what you did for the Haitian people. We can't even imagine what it must have been like.
(03.04.10 06:58 AM)
Dognbird said:
This is an amazing, thought-provoking essay. You truly captured the emotions of this catastrophic event - including hope. Thank you.
(03.04.10 07:01 AM)
Cindy Jenkins said:
Wow, your photos are so excellent and so moving. I am a friend of Erin McBride and since your shared Haiti experience I have followed you on Twitter, which led me to this blog post. Thanks for the amazing insight to your experience! It's hard to find the right words to say what else I feel. I know you know what I mean. Thanks again! Cindy
(03.04.10 07:13 AM)
Allison Barnes said:
Thank you so much for this post. I am inspired, I am enlightened. I am so grateful for the diligent volunteers and the great spirit of the Haitians.
(03.04.10 07:17 AM)
scott neumyer said:
Such amazing, inspiring, and heartfelt images, Justin. So proud of you guys out there doing this work. Absolutely beautiful post that became an immediate bookmark for me.
(03.04.10 07:27 AM)
Leigh said:
this post is heart wrenching, yet stunning. i love how beautifully you captured the realism of whats going on in haiti. i got the chills looking through your post, and a few made me tear up. what an amazing experience it must have been to help these people!!
(03.04.10 07:40 AM)
Jessica Feely said:
What a truly amazing experience... I am really happy that you were able to go to help and experience it all. I am sure you brought joy to many people. Your pictures are just stunning and breathtaking...Each and every one tell a story that we can only imagine. I love them all- but my absolute favorite one is of the little baby crawling in the camp ground. There is something so raw about that. A innocent sweet child, in a place that has been devastated and crushed. AMAZING. You captured it so well- thank you so much for sharing these images.
(03.04.10 07:43 AM)
meghan said:
such an amazing story/experience. photography is breathtaking. thank you so much for sharing.
(03.04.10 07:43 AM)
Gina Meola said:
Absolutely incredible. Blessed to see your documentation and perspective on everything going on. Thank you!
(03.04.10 07:43 AM)
Josh Rigsby said:
Don't really know what to say, other than...I am completely blown away. Seeing the love they have for God and to see them praise Him in such harsh times is amazing. Justin, thanks for sharing your view of these personal and moving moments.
(03.04.10 07:47 AM)
corinne delis said:
I have been a fan of your photo's for a few years now but this is the first time that I comment here. Seriously for me these are the best pictures you ever took. They touched me so much and each one of them tells a story. You justin have a gift and I want to thank you for sharing it with us all.
corinnexxx
(03.04.10 07:50 AM)
Stephanie Trachy said:
WOW!!!! Truly amazing, humbling, inspirational and unbelievable. It's so heartbreaking but uplifting all at the same time. These are the kind of posts that make a difference in the way I think and view life on a daily basis. Thank you for sharing such an experience! You guys rock!
(03.04.10 07:51 AM)
Lauren said:
All I can say is wow! You did an amazzzzing job at telling the story of the aftermath of the earthquake thru these photos. I've been wanting to travel to Haiti (like so many) to help and you just inspired me even more to make that wish come true.
Well done!
(03.04.10 08:00 AM)
Andrew Stott said:
Amazing photos, Justin! Thank you so much for sharing these images, as well as the stories behind them.
I'm curious about some of the behind-the-scenes details re: logistics and gear, etc. How much equipment did you bring, and what did you find yourself shooting with primarily? And the toning of the images is absolutely beautiful... Was this custom work, or do you leverage a set of actions/presets?
Thank you again!
(03.04.10 08:09 AM)
Debbie Smith said:
Chills, tears, surprise, smiles, disbelief, happiness, sadness, is just few emotions I had while looking through these pics. Thanks for posting.
(03.04.10 08:12 AM)
Endearing Studios said:
Thank you for sharing!! Haiti is one of my favorite places. I've spent a lot of time down there. I wish I could go now, but I am seven months pregnant, so it's not my time to be there. I am glad you were able to experience Haiti!
(03.04.10 08:12 AM)
laura said:
It takes me a long to process things like this, and even though I've looked at pictures of the devastation over the last few weeks, this is the first time I cried for them. Thank you for going to help and also for sharing your experience with pictures.
(03.04.10 08:13 AM)
Candice {The Beautiful Mess} said:
Thank you for making this tragedy in Haiti feel more personal. I think that's what all of us here, especially those of us doing nothing, need. It needs to feel personal, and not like something that happened to 'them' ...but it happened to 'us.' I'm moved. Beyond words.
(03.04.10 08:13 AM)
Carin said:
WOW! Your images and words bring so many emotions: sadness; yet joy...humility and gratitude. I have always known that the ease and comfort of life doesn't bring joy---but what an example this is! My day will be different today as a result. Thank you for sharing!
(03.04.10 08:21 AM)
leah mari said:
WOW this is truly amazing the pictures you captured of your experience are touching! thank you for sharing. my heart and prayers go out to this place!!!
the one of the palace next to a field of tents. all i can say is WOW
(03.04.10 08:22 AM)
Sia said:
amazing pictures! i am totally moved by them. thank you for your service.
(03.04.10 08:26 AM)
Garrett Helmer said:
Justin, you really captured this experience. Your photos are moving - thank you for sharing. It was nice getting to know you down there. You are a good man.
(03.04.10 08:34 AM)
Kelly Brown said:
I am sitting here in tears...this is the most beautiful, moving, loving, eye-opening account of the experience there, i have seen. thank you so much for sharing.
(03.04.10 08:36 AM)
tanni said:
I am holding back tears of joy as I read this. I am so happy that you were able to use your "skills" to help the people of Haiti. Over the summer, while in NY, my friends I and briefly felt the love and happiness of the Haitian people when we danced and chatted with in Central Park. I will never forget that night. When the earthquake hit all I could think of was the families of those dear people that I met there at the park. I have very few photos of that night, but I have audio that is like no other (here come the tears). Thanks for the photos and stories. Hopefully one day I will be able to visit Haiti and feel that love again.
(03.04.10 08:41 AM)
Jeremi said:
Wow. Amazing. Thank you for sharing your story and your photo's. Thank you for being so willing to go over & help. I sat here with tears streaming down my face reading your post. Incredibly touching. Thank you.
(03.04.10 08:42 AM)
Camille said:
Wow! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. That was a beautiful and touching story you shared through pictures and words. I truly appreciate your willingness to give and for giving me a better insight into the lives of the haitian people. It brings so much hope and a better understanding that we are all children of a very loving Father in Heaven. It's inspiring!
(03.04.10 08:47 AM)
Amanda Patrice said:
Thank you.
(03.04.10 08:47 AM)
Larry Reeves said:
Wow, justin..these are amazing and touching. Thanks for sharing. We sure do take a lot for granted!!
(03.04.10 08:47 AM)
jill tabachka said:
those are incredible photos!! wow...just looking at that and reading the stories really breaks your heart. Stunning photos!!! i'm in awe.
(03.04.10 09:02 AM)
heather saunders said:
Justin, these are just breathtaking. Viewing this post, I've had tears and has be an emotional experience, so I can only imagine how you must have been actually seeing everything. These people are beyond AMAZING! Its all I can say, to give thanks when your heart is breaking is powerful! Thank you so much for your service and for sharing these amazing images. I plan to share them with everyone I know. Hope you are enjoying the hugs of Amelia and the boys! I bet they've never felt so good!!!
(03.04.10 09:21 AM)
Becca said:
This broke and warmed my heart all at once. I cannot thank-you enough for the work you did, and for sharing it with us. I will come back and look at these whenever I feel reminded to pray, to be thankful for how much i have and to ask the Lord to help and heal all of Haiti . . .
(03.04.10 09:43 AM)
Becka @Studio222 Photography said:
Thank you for these. The entire time I was feeling so helpless wishing I could be there doing something but knowing I couldn't and didn't have anything to offer. You're translation talent and open heart made such a difference and I know as a photographer I couldn't be prouder of you and thankful for what you did.
(03.04.10 09:45 AM)
Lydia (Ever Ours) said:
thank you so much for all these images and this touching, bittersweet blog entry. your images raise so much awareness of all the despair and high emotions running through haiti, but even better is the fact that your images show the proof of hope and faith in all young and old. you have a huge heart and god bless you for what you did while you were over there.
(03.04.10 09:45 AM)
Cara said:
I found your blog through your Aunt Debbie and am sitting here after reading it with a heavy heart for those people but also with a sense of hope for them as well. What an amazing experience to have been able to go and see that first hand. Your pictures are amazing, breathtaking and very humbling. I hope you don't mind me linking to this post on my blog. I would love to have my friends and family see your amazing journey of hop to those people in Haiti.
(03.04.10 09:47 AM)
Tira J said:
God Bless You Justin for taking time out of your already busy life to help the people of Haiti! Every single image tells a powerful story and I know they were blessed to have you down there. All things are possible because of HIM! Blessings, Tira J.
(03.04.10 09:48 AM)
Kat Speyer said:
Wow. Powerful and touching. The best photos to come out of Haiti I've seen yet. I'm crying in the airport lobby...
(03.04.10 09:50 AM)
anniecat said:
Thank you so much for sharing your amazing story and photos. My husband is in Haiti right now providing medical care and these photos help me visually fill in what I could not imagine. These are truly amazing.
(03.04.10 09:50 AM)
Kathleen Amelia said:
Justin, you are absolutely amazing. Thank you for sharing your story with us.
(03.04.10 09:51 AM)
michele b said:
I'm moved to tears, Justin. You did an incredible job telling their story. Thank you.
(03.04.10 09:51 AM)
Amalie Maren said:
Absolutely speechless. This is truly, incredible. Thanks for the smiles and tears of joy!
(03.04.10 09:54 AM)
rosaura said:
AMAZING! Very inspirational and moving. Thank you! You brought to life the resilience & strength & creativity & love of the Haitian people even in the midst of such a tragedy. Thank you and all the volunteers who went out to help. God bless you all. God bless the Haitian people.
(03.04.10 09:56 AM)
Vanessa Luna said:
Thank you for sharing your experiences. Such a moving post and the pictures are priceless. It is eye-opening how some people can be so happy and thankful when they have so little. We can all take a lesson from the Haitians.
(03.04.10 09:56 AM)
Yolanda said:
There is so much here. Beauty, and humor, and tragedy and triumph. And anguish and faith, and so much resolve. Thank you for going. Thank you to your family for allowing you to go when you needed to. And thank you for capturing the story in images and words and sharing them here with us.
(03.04.10 09:57 AM)
julie said:
justin...thank you first for having the heart, courage, and wisdom to follow your heart to help the people of haiti. amelia is equally amazing for supporting you in following your heart. i typically skim over a lot of the descriptions of blog posts, but found myself glued to every word in this one. your pictures along with your heartfelt words really did something to me that has not yet been done before in this story. thank you for sharing. thank you for telling the story of these people's hearts, of their attitude of gratitude and praise. there is something to be learned for all of in this. lets us not take what we have for granted. thank you again for sharing justin.
(03.04.10 09:58 AM)
Toni said:
While my body sits in Texas, my heart has been in Haiti since January 12, 2010. I don't think a day has passed that I haven't shed some tears for the people in Haiti. My admiration for their strength, courage, resilience and gratitude for life has no bounds. Your wonderful photos and words tell the story -- an important story that people in prosperous countries need to remember and take action on, not just now but in the months and years to come. God bless you, and God bless Haiti!
(03.04.10 10:03 AM)
patti m said:
Thank you for sharing this life changing trip. It has touched my heart greatly, and truly places me in complete awe with how God is moving among the Haitian people in their greatest time of need. I am humbled by their grace. I will keep them close to my heart in prayer, and bless you and your family for all you have done to help!! Such an incredible testament!! thank you for that!!
(03.04.10 10:14 AM)
erinannie said:
Amelia- thank you for sharing your husband with us in Haiti. He's a good man, and you are a great woman for making that sacrifice.
Justin- it was an honor to work with you. Thank you for sharing the story of Haiti in such a beautiful way. I have been moved to tears.
(03.04.10 10:22 AM)
Carleen said:
Thank you so much for sharing. You and these photos are incredible.
(03.04.10 10:29 AM)
Megan Kisow said:
I am in a bible study with Molly and Candace. They told me that you had gone to Haiti, so you have been in my prayers. I was hoping you would post images soon. I just looked and have been sitting in front of my computer in tears. My husband and I love to travel to 3rd world countries, for this very reason. Even though I am crying sad tears to see what has happened, they are also tears of happiness. Your images capture the joy the Haitians have, regardless of what they do not have. This is just another example of how we all need to live every day with a smile on our face, thanking God for the life we have. I am so thankful you were there to help them in this time. Thank you for posting this. I hope everyone who sees these have an extra big smile every day here on out, no matter what they think they are going through. These images capture so much, and you have told a beautiful story... thank you.
(03.04.10 10:29 AM)
Jason said:
Inspiring stories and pictures. Great to see how the people of Haiti are still grateful to God even in the face of death.
(03.04.10 10:33 AM)
Hanah said:
Justin, I've been a follower of the blog for years, but I'm not a "commenter." But I have to say this is one of the most inspirational entries I've ever read about ANYTHING! Thank you for sharing your heart and your amazing experience with the world. May we never forget what happened.
(03.04.10 10:40 AM)
Sara Munneke said:
These are amazing images. Thanks so much for sharing. May God Bless You
(03.04.10 10:40 AM)
Mishelle Lamarand said:
Incredibly moving. Your photography and experience has touched me on so many different levels. So glad you cam to post again!
(03.04.10 11:03 AM)
Dorothy Huynh said:
wowowowoowowowowowowowowowow
(03.04.10 11:11 AM)
Mom said:
Justin, I now know even more fully why Haiti, when you received that mission call so long ago. Thank you for following your heart, finding a way and going to help. SO Touching and BEAUTIFUL. Sincerely so much for all of us to remember and learn. I was there in my heart with you...
(03.04.10 11:18 AM)
Mrs. Olsen said:
Thanks for sharing this story Justin. What an amazing and inspiring people these Haitian people are. I am amazed at their brightness of hope amidst devastation, death, and destruction.
(03.04.10 11:20 AM)
Austin said:
What an amazing trip! It's hard to fathom the aftermath of the earthquake when it seems so far from home... even with all the stuff we see on the news. It's hard to figure out how one person can make a difference especially with something of this magnitude. It's awesome that you took advantage of an opportunity like this to do something for a country and people you love.
Jean and I recently came upon a quote by Mother Teresa that really inspired us. It goes "We cannot all do great things... but we can do small things with great love". Awesome, huh?
Anyway.. can't wait to see you at WPPI and throw some high fives!
(03.04.10 11:28 AM)
Shanna Nemrow said:
Touched. Deeply, deeply touched. Thank you for sharing.
(03.04.10 11:30 AM)
jennlebron said:
these pictures. are a perfect ending to my day. i've had this amazing day and you just topped it off. thank you for blessing me with your pictures and testimony. ;)
(03.04.10 11:31 AM)
Tonya Peterson said:
Tears are rolling down my face right now. Thank you for sharing these
(03.04.10 11:35 AM)
ruthy said:
I'm glad that I got to hear your story. And I agree, Amelia is amazing for holding down the fort, while you were serving. Beautiful pictures....very touching.
(03.04.10 11:36 AM)
jamie said:
this is absolutely incredible. life changing simply to take in the evidence from your journey, i can not even begin to imagine how it must have altered you.
thank you so very much for sharing this.
(03.04.10 11:38 AM)
Karli said:
Thank you for this wonderful post. I have no words to express my emotions and feelings while viewing these photos. All I can say is thank you, thank you, thank you. I posted a link to this post on my blog and borrowed one of your photos. I hope that is ok with you. If not, please let me know and I will remove it.
http://annakarli.com
(03.04.10 11:48 AM)
kat foley said:
gasping and weeping at the same time. thank you for your open hearted essay. i am moved.
(03.04.10 11:49 AM)
Ashley said:
It's amazing how I felt like I was right there as I looked through all these images and read your story. So glad you shared this with us! What you did to serve them is incredible and I'm totally inspired now! Thanks for putting this together you guys!
(03.04.10 12:02 PM)
Anna Bonick said:
I am grateful for you, Justin. I have always been grateful for both you and Amelia, as artists, as you have been so inspiring, but I feel very much that you served as a beacon of hope and company to all those afflicted...and now you are serving as a messenger of that very gift and Haiti's reality. So thank you, so veryvery much. Thank you for sharing your heart and your love.
(03.04.10 12:13 PM)
Becky said:
Wow! What an amazing experience! So cool of you to take time to be apart of something like that. Thanks for sharing all your great photos.
(03.04.10 12:16 PM)
Dusty Brown said:
WOW. Part of me wants to thank you and part of me says WOW. So a wow and a thank you. Just wow....thank you from the human race.
(03.04.10 12:34 PM)
the parsons said:
wow. these images were heart breaking and also uplifting. amazing, justin. we are so glad you got to go back, friend.
(03.04.10 01:01 PM)
Mickisha said:
Thank you! Your images are so moving and your words really helped me to experience what is happening in Haiti.
(03.04.10 01:38 PM)
Candace Jeffery said:
Thank you so much for posting all of these photos! Thank you even more for having such a giving spirit.
(03.04.10 01:38 PM)
erika said:
thank you so much for sharing! may God bless you for your selfless work, and for the Haitians who graciously received.
(03.04.10 01:43 PM)
Michelle said:
All I can say is.... THANK YOU! Thank you for sharing, thank you for documenting and thank you for your inability to just 'sit and watch'!
(03.04.10 02:02 PM)
Ann Hamilton said:
I'm so touched by your words and images, Justin. Thanks for sharing!
(03.04.10 02:26 PM)
Cathy and David said:
These are absolutely stunning. I know there's nothing I can say that everyone else hasn't said already but all I can say is this --- you should be very proud of yourself. Not everyone could have done what you did and shared it in the way that you have. Stunning guys. Just stunning.
(03.04.10 02:37 PM)
Lindsey Joy said:
Justin, you inspire me over and over!! You have such a big heart and are so willing to share it with everyone you meet. I know you changed lives in Haiti once again. Thanks for sharing your experience. Although you are not a reward seeker... great is yours! :)
(03.04.10 03:03 PM)
Emily Sharpe said:
I'm speechless. These pictures are so amazing. I am so inspired by the joy and gratitude of the Haitian people. It is truly remarkable.
(03.04.10 03:06 PM)
Paco and Betty said:
As the tears are flowing from my eyes, I'm thanking God for you guys and the inspiration you have put on my heart, and I'm sure many other's, to want to help. The photographs are phenomenal and also painful to see. Good job Justin and God bless you!
(03.04.10 03:29 PM)
Karalee said:
These photos are so beautiful and so moving that I've got tears running down my cheeks. I really admire you for your love of the Haitian people and for your work there. Amazing stories.
(03.04.10 03:33 PM)
kymberli q. said:
I follow your blog off and on and saw Becker post this. Thank you for allowing me to remember how much I'm blessed. I pray for the Haiti people almost nightly and I hope it helps. Thank you for helping them and sharing their story.
(03.04.10 03:52 PM)
Cindy Lee said:
WOW! Speechless. Thank you for bringing home the reality of the Haiti and your poignant pictorial storytelling.
(03.04.10 03:54 PM)
Bryce Clark said:
Amazing stuff. Inspirational and devastating all at once.
You should make this into a book...
(03.04.10 03:57 PM)
Anjali Benawra said:
Your photos and story are both heartwarming. Thanks for sharing, I had so many mixed emotions looking at these photos.You're blessed to have the opportunity to help the Haitian people.
axx
(03.04.10 04:01 PM)
taryn kent photography said:
wow... amazing photography! thank you for sharing that.. i was so touched by this post.
(03.04.10 04:17 PM)
Lyndzee Ellsworth said:
Proud of you friend. Very inspiring and emotional images.
(03.04.10 04:18 PM)
Heather Brown said:
What an inspiration you are to so many people around the world. May every person have a heart like you. Thanks for the tears and amazing photos. This will def be a trip you will never forget. Thanks for sharing such an intimate part of your life with us....
(03.04.10 05:34 PM)
Zaida said:
God bless you! And all those who helped with the Haitian relief effort.
(03.04.10 05:51 PM)
jac kaiser said:
justin! i cannot even begin to express how amazing this post is. the images are so full of emotion. i am so incredibly proud of you and the amazing things you have done. i am so overwhelmed at the beauty and faith of the haitian people and truly honored to have you as a friend. xoxo . jac
(03.04.10 06:33 PM)
rookie cookie said:
Stunning. Just stunning.
What I appreciate about all these photos is the love you have for those people comes through. When I have seen other pictures of Haiti and all the destruction, it has been depressing and sad. But because you love these people, you captured who they are. And they are happy people. There is love in these photos Hud. Brilliant work.
(03.04.10 07:21 PM)
kristine atienza said:
I finally had a chance to look at these. these are amazing justin!!!! you're so inspirational! God Bless people like you :)
(03.04.10 07:22 PM)
Kisha of Sahara Blue said:
wow. thank you for sharing. these pics tell an amazing story. & i must say while all of the pictures are amazing - the one with the old man in the white straw hat stopped me in my tracks...his eyes - so mesmerizing & beautiful.....
(03.04.10 07:42 PM)
Kat Braman said:
so heartbreaking yet so hopeful at the same time. The resilience of people, particularly children, going through terrible tragedy always amazes me. You can truly see the light of God in their eyes. Thank you for sharing this experience through these breathtaking photos.
(03.04.10 07:53 PM)
gladys jem said:
this was incredibly touching and beautiful. beautiful people and amazing work justin! thank you so much for sharing.
(03.04.10 08:35 PM)
Brandi R said:
I think that's so awesome that you were able to help in Hait. Thank- you for sharing your photos. They had me in tears and smiling at different times. Their joy is infectious
(03.04.10 09:35 PM)
Michael Kartchner said:
Justiin, truly amazing pictures. You brought a flood of memories back to my heart. All the pictures are great, but I must admit the one with me holding the little girls hand is my favorite, I am glad I was there to comfort that sweet little Angel through her procedure. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You for sharing this!!!
(03.04.10 09:46 PM)
Kyle said:
Beautiful post Justin. I am so glad that you took the time to go down. I'm happy to see a good photographer doing work for the greater good.
I live in Chile, and while the situation isn't as dire here as it is in Haiti, that doesn't make it any less devastating for the thousands who lost their homes. I am also trying to help by doing fundraisers and taking videos/pictures to show what it's like here. I hope more people are moved to take action and donate money to Haiti and Chile because of your post.
(03.04.10 10:28 PM)
Malia Peniata said:
Wow! Amazing pictures! It's amazing how the children can smile and be positive during this time!
(03.04.10 11:25 PM)
lroah said:
I really don't have words. These images are amazing, and really capture the spirit of the people. I just want to give you a big hug - thanks so much for all that you did and will do.
(03.04.10 11:41 PM)
nancy {so happi together} said:
I am left speechless, thankful and in awe. Your images remind us to keep praying, hoping and having faith. thank you.
(03.05.10 02:39 AM)
Jalyn Guidangen said:
With so many things that go on in our own lives, this truly inspires me to not give up hope, to fight for what is right and that love and compassion still does exist. You and your family are truly amazing. Love the FDR quote by the way :) Yay for history! (I teach it!)
(03.05.10 05:16 AM)
bentley waters said:
incredible photos. makes me want to shoot documentary for the rest of my life. these photos will go far. very far. bravo.
(03.05.10 06:19 AM)
Ceece said:
wow, I don't think I can say anything else that hasn't already been said! What amazing pictures and yes, what a great thing for you to do. I can' imagine what an emotionally, physically and spiritually trying time it was!
(03.05.10 06:53 AM)
JILLIAN said:
WOW! I really dont know what else to say. Amazing!
(03.05.10 06:55 AM)
leah a. said:
What a moving story. I am amazed and inspired by the people of Haiti. Thank you for sharing your experience.
(03.05.10 07:21 AM)
angie + matt said:
I need to adopt a Haitian baby like right now, they are so cute! I can't really explain how incredible these photos are! What a sweet example of courage and faith from the People of Haiti.
(03.05.10 07:46 AM)
Scott Wilson said:
Cheri, Mesi anpil pou fot sa yo. M panse ke foto sa yo montre nou ki jan de espri ou genyen. Foto sa yo montre m jan ou renmen pep la ak istwa pa yo. Ou fe yon bel bagay la pou moun yo. Mesi pou zanmitye ou.
(03.05.10 08:47 AM)
sarah k chen said:
your post had me in tears - of sadness, of inspiration, and of the goodness of man. thank you for what you did in helping in all the ways that you could and for documenting your experience for the rest of us. you're a hero in your own right. can't wait to meet you.
(03.05.10 09:10 AM)
Shauna said:
Your images are enthralling. They break my heart and fill it with hope all at once. Thank you for sharing.
(03.05.10 10:40 AM)
augusta said:
Wow, I don't even know what to say. This is not at all what I expected Haiti to be like. The destruction is worse than I expected, and the joy is greater than I expected. Such inspiring stories of thankfulness and praise to God. Really makes me put my own life into perspective. Well captured, Justin. I'm so glad you were able to go back!!
(03.05.10 10:51 AM)
Simone Anne said:
Heylo! Just thought I'd let you know how much I loved these images and that I ended up posting a link to them on my website. Congratulations on a very moving photojournalism story!
http://simoneanne.blogspot.com/2010/03/inspiration-amazing-photographs-from.html
(03.05.10 11:01 AM)
Tyler Jorgenson said:
What a meaningful post. I was touched by the great spirit of the people in your photos. Thanks for sharing.
(03.05.10 12:49 PM)
Amy Sowers said:
thank you . for taking me there in an amazing way so my eyes can now line up with my heart as I keep praying.. You are blessed and very talented... but it goes beyond that..... thank you
(03.05.10 09:04 PM)
Kat Clark said:
Um. Wow. Incredible. I am totally speechless and totally breathless. The images are beautiful and stirring. So amazing.
(03.05.10 09:44 PM)
Maly W said:
Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful pictures. I just send off my husband to Haiti. He is a doctor and will be there for a week. I was so nervous to have him go but these pictures show me that people there are so grateful, strong, faithful, hopeful people. My thoughts and prayers are with them.
(03.05.10 10:19 PM)
AmyP said:
There just are not words. Thank you. Thank you for caring. Thank you for going. Thank you for capturing. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for finding such beauty. And thank you for making sure others see it, too. Beautiful... And if ever you're there again, our church is partnering with an organization down there, www.theapparentproject.com and I think you would love the people there and the work that they do. But no matter what, thank you. Thank you for capturing the beauty and clarity found in these people.
(03.05.10 10:31 PM)
Morgan said:
Wow. Thank you so much for sharing all of these gorgeous images. What beautiful people and what a beautiful experience that must have been. I am so inspired by you and by the Haitian people. This is definitely a reminder that Haiti still needs our prayers.
(03.05.10 11:20 PM)
Richie Norton said:
Justin. WOW. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU.
(03.05.10 11:32 PM)
sally said:
wow. i am moved on so many levels justin. wonderful documentation. how blessed to see this through your lens.
(03.06.10 03:33 AM)
nate kaiser said:
justin, you're my hero :) seriously inspiring in every way...well played my friend, well played.
(03.06.10 04:26 AM)
Life with Kaishon said:
Thank you for going.
And caring.
And loving.
I can tell you were a blessing.
(03.06.10 08:28 AM)
melany said:
thank you so much for sharing. i was teary thoughout the entire post. i don't know why but the one that made me cry the most was the baby crawling towards the camera and just seeing the dirt and the trash and his big eyes and thinking how lucky i am to have my own baby girl in a clean house with running water. what an amazing and sad experience. thank you again for sharing these pictures of what it's like in haiti right now.
(03.06.10 02:14 PM)
Matt Silverlock said:
This is just amazing - your photographs capture such a story, but the photographs themselves are great pieces of work in their own right. Your post-processing skills wrap up what is fantastic composition & timing to begin with.
I wrote a small piece on my blog linking back: http://eatsleeprepeat.net/post/430904457/in-a-different-light-haiti
(03.06.10 05:13 PM)
Bryan Hall said:
Wow Justin, I am inspired by what you have done.
(03.06.10 08:01 PM)
Lisa Woods said:
Amazing, Heart-wrenching, Breathtaking, Humbling, Inspiring. Thank you so much for your big heart and for taking the time to post. I look forward to meeting you and your family some day.
(03.06.10 08:08 PM)
Amanda Bishop said:
Absolutely amazing. You deserve the pulitzer prize for these images, and I know your service to these people will never be forgotten.
(03.06.10 10:32 PM)
tangie said:
thank you so much for sharing. i had to come back several different times to finish looking and reading... too much for my senses all at once... can't imagine what it was like live in person. thank you for blessing them, and i'm sure your life was changed as well... we continue to pray.
(03.06.10 10:47 PM)
Laura Lawson said:
Simply and utterly amazing. I'm an art student, hope you don't mind if I use a few of your images to paint inspiration from. Too moving not to ignore. Thank you for your efforts over there, and thank you for sharing with us!
(03.07.10 12:32 AM)
Hannah said:
Words cannot describe - these photographs just convey so much. So humbling, so inspiring, so...amazing. Words aren't enough, really, but thank you for sharing your amazing journey.
(03.07.10 01:06 AM)
jean smith said:
i am so beyond touched by your story and images. thank you so much for sharing.
(03.07.10 06:54 AM)
Cordie said:
These pictures were beyond touching, thanks for sharing.
(03.07.10 03:47 PM)
evelyn said:
i am so happy you guys were able to go and help! i really hope Haiti is doing better now.
(03.07.10 04:41 PM)
Supermar said:
Thank you for sharing these photos and your experiences. It is so good to see the people of Haiti in this positive light. To see them as resilient and strong and happy. Thanks for doing the work many of us donated money for but could not do ourselves. These images are beautiful and tragic yet hopeful.
(03.08.10 01:32 PM)
Samantha said:
Wow, these photos are amazing. What an incredibly inspiring post! Thank you for sharing. I am moved in a deep way. May God bless you!
(03.08.10 06:25 PM)
heather said:
my heart breaks for all those people and especially the children. thank you for sharing this experience!
(03.08.10 09:42 PM)
Sarah said:
Justin, This is incredible. There is no way to get through this post with out shedding a few tears for these beautiful people. What a blessing for you to go back and be such a great help to them. This is exactly what originally inspired me to become a nurse - so I could help in times like these. I am in school now and with all the stress and anxiety of school it's easy to loose sight of why you are there in the first place. Thank you for reminding me.
(03.09.10 01:23 PM)
heather said:
so moving! amazing pictures!
(03.09.10 02:19 PM)
Aubrey said:
You don't really know me, but you guys shot one of my friends weddings a few years ago, and I love following your work! This post is AMAZING!!!! I think it is so great that you went over there Justin, and that, Amalia, you were so supportive! The pictures really do speak louder than words, and you truly captured the devastation of the earthquake, yet at the same time, the hopefulness and strength within every person there. It is all truly inspiring...
(03.09.10 02:30 PM)
Anonymous said:
This is truely inspiring and brought tears to my eyes as I looked through the pictures. My brother got called to this mission but it was when they took out all the american missionaries. Man, thanks for sharing your amazing experience.
(03.09.10 10:39 PM)
bobbi said:
You are an amazing person Justin Lyon. A good egg. Thanks for being you and sharing who you are and what you do with so many people... and so selflessly.
(03.09.10 10:54 PM)
Katherine said:
these are truly special and should be in a magazine or book!
(03.10.10 08:54 AM)
Ken and Ruth Dennee said:
Thank you so much for being of survice to these wonderful people. God bless you and your team!
(03.10.10 03:02 PM)
Catalina said:
Justin those were such touching images. I felt like I was actually there with you. My eyes teared up. My heart went out to to all that suffered but especially the children who are so little and defenseless. Those were amazing. Thank you for having such an altruistic heart. God bless you.
(03.10.10 09:20 PM)
Julie Cruz (Lot116) said:
Breathtaking, strong, heartbreaking and just pure AMAZING. Bless your heart for what you did....and you captured the most amazing images while doing so. Those belong in magazines.
(03.10.10 10:37 PM)
Neale James said:
Just amazing pictures, incredible imagery. Documenting important moments like this is what makes photography such an all encompassing privilege to be able to call one's vocation. I wish the World could see this post.
(03.11.10 12:42 AM)
YGuerrero said:
What an amazing journey! thanks so much for sharing it with us and open our eyes to what happened in Haiti with such an incredible & touching images! Your are amazing Justin!
(03.11.10 10:04 AM)
Marilyn Sanchez said:
I've visited this post several times but never posted a comment. I just felt to say that there is an outpouring of blessings coming your way. Thank you for being a role model to us all. God Bless you and your beautiful family!
(03.11.10 03:55 PM)
Katie Neal Photo said:
So touching. Blown away by the images. You do amazing work Justin!
(03.11.10 05:22 PM)
Ashley Wilkins said:
Wow. Those images are breathtaking. I can just feel their presence by the way you captured their lives. I so wish I could go there to minister to them. I love how they praise God in the midst of tragedy. Incredible. I'm sure they would minister to me more than I ever could to them. Thank you so much for sharing and for your willingness to go to Haiti and help.
(03.12.10 08:43 AM)
Chanelle Segerius-Bruce said:
some really fantastic shots here. Wow, very emotional to look at. Well done.
(03.12.10 03:51 PM)
Jennie Slade said:
this is why i love photography. thank you for sharing your experience, what an inspirational post.
(03.12.10 10:49 PM)
baahar said:
Thanks a lot for sharing these photos with the world. It is wonderful to see the hope that comes through these shots.
I also love the baby photos :)
It is a blessing to be able to help and not sitting around with a feeling of helplessness and guilt.
(03.13.10 05:10 AM)
Courtney Beck said:
I work for a doctor that was able to go and help in the orphanages but did some other things as well. It was sad to see and hear what happened and how they are surviving but he witnessed some great miracles. I wish I could have gone with him. The photos you captured are incredible of the people you met and touched. Even though the've experienced such devastation...they still seem happy.
(03.13.10 03:18 PM)
Brooke said:
Wow.. just wow! These images are so compelling, heart-breaking, tender, and yet full of hope. What a neat thing to go over there and help. Thank you for sharing.
(03.13.10 03:52 PM)
Nicole Varner said:
Justin- your pictures are incredible- as always- and completely inspiring. You captured the beauty and spirit of the Haitian people so well that it brought tears to my eyes. I am so glad that you were able to bring comfort to them in this time of great need!
(03.13.10 05:38 PM)
Ami @ Elizabeth Anne Designs said:
justin - these photos are amazing and so touching. you have a huge heart and a wonderful spirit, just like the people of haiti. thank you so much for sharing your experience with us!
(03.13.10 07:44 PM)
Serena Gene said:
Wow, these are truly amazing pictures. Great job at capturing such raw and powerful images.
(03.14.10 04:55 PM)
barbara dieppa said:
thank you so much for sharing. this touched my heart to the core. I've always wanted to do a medical mission, especially since I am in the medical field, and this is truly inspiring. the human spirit has such resiliance, and you were able to show us that back home. i am speechless. truly a beautiful and touching post.
(03.15.10 08:50 AM)
Alison said:
I am speechless. I have tears in my eyes. Thank you so very much for sharing these photos. You have brought a small peice of this catastrophic event home. The reminder of how fragile life is is a sobering but necessary one. Thank you.
(03.15.10 09:46 AM)
Anonymous said:
you are amazing
(03.15.10 05:19 PM)
erin said:
i needed to see this ... from a perspective like yours.
thank you. so much.
(03.17.10 08:55 PM)
nicola said:
Wow. Amazing. My heart has been touched. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.
(03.18.10 07:27 AM)
Tanya said:
Wow~ I came here to see gorgeous photos, I never thought I would see another side of "gorgeous photos". You truly captured the realness of the catastrophe in Haiti! The baby with glasses will forever be on my mind. We take so much for granted! Thank you...
(03.18.10 03:53 PM)
Tricia said:
I've seen pictures of the destruction in Haiti, but none have touched my heart like yours did. Time has passed and my prayers have faded for Haiti, but not anymore!
Thank you!
(03.19.10 11:25 AM)
meridith said:
Bravo! Gorgeous, incredibly moving photos. Amazing stuff.
And I spent 10 years as a flight attendant for Sun Country before I went to law school. Great to see the company still involved in such efforts.
(03.19.10 11:27 AM)
Terra Dawn said:
What amazingly wonderful images!! I love the emotion (some funny, some heart wrenching). I think my fav may be little guy in the sun glasses. :) He could put a smile on anyones face.
http://www.terradawn.com
(03.19.10 02:59 PM)
Gail said:
Long time follower, first time commenter -- just to echo what everyone else has said here -- these are THE MOST POWERFUL images out of Haiti I've seen yet.
I am so touched and so humbled by this display. Thank you for sharing Justin. It's amazing to see the difference you and other volunteers are making for people there!
(03.24.10 06:10 AM)
Emily said:
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.
I love these pictures. They are so touching.
(03.28.10 12:21 AM)
angel tims said:
THANK YOU for sharing!!! all the stories break my heart, it was so good to see faces to make this far away disaster real in my mind. continuing to pray for Haiti. love the images of praise and worship in the midst of chaos and loss. God is good.
thank you, again, for sharing these images!
you and your wife are AMAZING!! blessings!
(03.28.10 10:59 PM)
HARRISON STUDIO said:
POWERFUL IMAGES JUSTIN! Such beautiful people ... it was so awesome that you were able to go serve! Thanks for sharing!
(04.01.10 10:16 AM)
hannah mcvay said:
these pictures melted my heart. i want to go to haiti so badly! the people have such a strength and are so humble. americans need to take a lesson from the haitians to be thankful for what we have. God is so good. thanks for sharing this.
(06.21.10 03:44 PM)
Amy Rex said:
So many of those photos nearly brought me to tears. Your ability to capture such powerful emotion is astounding. Thank you for sharing those stories and thank you for your service.
(09.22.10 02:10 PM)
Philadelphia wedding photographer said:
Wow!this is really good articles i thinks.All image very very nice.I love the website! Very cute and user friendly.Thanks for sharing.
(02.14.12 10:56 PM)
jean b.b said:
I Love. My u my Haitian people
(06.25.12 07:03 PM)
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02.04.10
Lindsey contacted me a few months ago to book a portrait session with her newly married man Mike! I noticed at the bottom of her email a link to her blog, so I decided to click and suddenly, 15 minutes later, I was still looking at her beautiful work! I always get so flattered when other talented photographers contact Justin and I to schedule a portrait session. It's really humbling to shoot and provide a product for someone else that can really appreciate all of the hard work that goes into a simple portrait session.
We shot Lindsey + Mike right before Christmas in Palm Springs. We started their session out at the Viceroy Hotel and then courageously ventured out toward the desert to the windmills (I say "courageously" because the winds were INSANELY fast that day and there was all sorts of dust and debris flying around in the air, but the light and backdrop was too amazing to pass up).
I absolutely ADORED this shoot because of all the thought Lindsey put into her "look" and outfits (Mike looked dashing as well). You'll see what I mean below. Plus, to make things even better Lindsey hired Nicole DeAnne to come out for hair & make-up...it was a RAD shoot, to say the least!
Lindsey + Mike, thanks for having us out!
Alison, TKB blog said:
Love the lighting, Amelia. LOVE the LIGHTING. Everyone should wear hats for shoots. Wouldn't that be great? That would be great. I'm gonna start this thing. Hats, people, wear 'em.
(02.04.10 11:08 PM)
Amanda Patrice said:
I love the windmills in the background... and the mall was such a great find! Beautiful portraits!
(02.04.10 11:16 PM)
corey said:
Man you guys rocked this session i LOVE it esp the windmill shots your stuff has always been a daily favorite of mines...
(02.04.10 11:29 PM)
Kayleen T. said:
I freaking love Justin's shot! I have a slight obsession with windswept hair! and love your favorite too.
(02.04.10 11:37 PM)
Mary said:
woweeee! I love this session! My fav is the one with Mike up close in the abandoned mall lot and Lindsey out of focus in the background...beautiful composition! All of these are great! bravo!
(02.05.10 12:01 AM)
Cameron Ingalls said:
can you shoot me and my wife and my baby please?!
k.... thanks!
(02.05.10 12:15 AM)
Mel said:
Oh My. These are so Fresh! Love them and how you incorporated their style into a truly fun landscape~
(02.05.10 05:24 AM)
Lindseybelle said:
Wow. Amelia. Justin. These are insane. Thank you so much for your beautiful work. We LOVE LOVE LOVE all of them!!!!! You are incredible.
(02.05.10 05:47 AM)
Briony said:
wow what an amazing set of images....i love the one with the windmills in the background, her hair blowing in the breeze...epic!
great job :)
(02.05.10 06:00 AM)
Cat Watson said:
Wow. These are beautiful! The colors are just so soft and yummy. I love her headpiece, and her shoes:)
(02.05.10 06:35 AM)
Dognbird said:
I love what you have done with the light here, especially how you played up all the details surrounding this adorable couple. Beautiful!
(02.05.10 06:55 AM)
Amy Carson said:
Amazing shoot, I love the feeling of these images. Lindsey has great style too!
(02.05.10 07:22 AM)
yan palmer said:
sigh... you make it look so easy. what a fun and beautiful couple. soooo impressed you trekked to the windmills---i've dreamt about it but lacked the gumption, but not miss amelia lyon and co., so awesome.
(02.05.10 07:48 AM)
Katie Neal Photo said:
LOVE EM! Especially out by the windmills!!! And I love the hair pieces!!!
(02.05.10 08:25 AM)
Melissa Gartner said:
Awesome stuff Amelia & Justin!! Fabulous shoot. LOVE LOVE LOVE the pink hair piece, love the color pop it gives to the photos!!
(02.05.10 08:38 AM)
Michelle Guzman said:
I love her headbands and outfits. The photos in the parking garage are so great. Wow, the dramatic lighting is amazing.
(02.05.10 08:38 AM)
Paige said:
Oh my goodness.. i NEED you guys to have another workshop so I can come learn how you do your lighting. It is freaking amazing!!
(02.05.10 09:49 AM)
Rachel Castillero said:
This is SO AWESOME....I think I just died. Those desert shots! Beautiful work!
(02.05.10 10:24 AM)
Heather Kincaid said:
Oh- Love!! What a great couple in a great location! Love those shots with windmills... so great and inspiring. :)
(02.05.10 10:50 AM)
Chris Hunt said:
love the windmill shot. Also amazing to follow justin's updates from Haiti, our prayers are with him and those affected.
(02.05.10 11:46 AM)
Ellena van Tonder said:
Wow, these are FANTASTIC!!!!!
(02.08.10 10:02 AM)
Rachel said:
I love the windmills in the background! Did you do a family portrait shoot there before?
(02.08.10 10:26 AM)
amy little said:
I LOVE IT! it's crazy that everything you do is perfect. I love the shot Justin took with the little wisps of hair flying in the wind. plus your off camera flash is spectacular.
nice.
(02.08.10 11:52 PM)
Sergio said:
I love this engagement session! It is very creative and passionate. Fantastic images!
(02.08.10 11:54 PM)
Kia Gregory said:
Thanks for the recommendation! Will definitely check them out.
(02.09.10 03:26 PM)
Jill Ison said:
I adore your work. I never comment but man your stuff is cool! I hope my stuff is that cool someday. I think the windmills brought the comment in me out :) i just did a blog post and my last picture was of the windmills on the way home from CA. I've always thought it would be a wonderful place for a photoshoot... thought confirmed, by you! always a pleasure to check out your stuff. thanks.
jill
(02.12.10 11:28 PM)
dean ray said:
WOW!!!! SWWWEEEEETTTT!!!!!! these r GREAT!!!! no.6 is to die for......... "A MOMENT IN TIME"
(02.15.10 03:56 PM)
Emily Scott said:
The light in these photos are stunning and the last few are amazing. Also, I want her SHOES. beautiful.
(02.16.10 11:42 PM)
Jennifer said:
The desert and windmills was oh so totally worth the trip! Wowsers. These are amazing.
(02.17.10 01:51 PM)
Carl Reid said:
Thanks for the pics and the recipes. My favourite pic is the side portrait of Lindsey with the off-lighting.
Regards,
Carl from T.O.
(02.20.10 05:36 PM)
manolo blahnik said:
I like these photos,they are beautiful.thanks for sharing .
(05.20.10 11:26 PM)
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01.28.10
In 2003 Justin took me to Haiti to visit for three weeks. He wanted to show me where he had lived and served for two whole years. He wanted to show me the beauty of the county he felt was his second home. He wanted me to discover the culture and people he had fallen in love with while serving selflessly. On that trip I saw the most amazing sites, met the most lively and spirited people, and saw why my husband loved the Haitian people so much! I also saw the deplorable conditions these people lived in and was in awe at their strength and endurance and happiness, despite their lack of living supplies.
THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH in advance for supporting me and my family as I embark on this sure to be life changing trip!
I look forward to telling you all about it!
This is Justin and I in a river swimming with the Haitians, that was a really great day!
Justin had tried to make his way back many times and oddly enough became friends with Wyclef Jean just by approaching him and talking to him in his native language (Haitian creole...Justin is fluent). In 2006 Justin was invited to go with Wyclef (now an ambassador for Haiti) back to Haiti to be Wyclef's personal photographer. Justin documented the trip while Wyclef's non-profit organization Yele served the people, and as Wyclef performed at the big Carnival celebration that year.
On January 12th, 2010 the earth shook beneath the Haitians and left their entire country in shambles and left nearly 50,000 dead. Justin heard about this and IMMEDIATELY began pulling from all of his connections (anyone who knows my husband can attest to the fact that he definitely is a man with connections) to organize clothes, shoes, and funds to be donated to help those in need. He also began researching how he could make his way back to Haiti to help the people he once served with love. On Saturday, January 23rd, Justin received word that he would be able to go with a group to travel to Haiti to help translate and offer a helping hand. Today Justin is on his way to Haiti for another three weeks! This is part of the email he sent out to all of our friends and family:
"Hello Friends and Family!!!
I am writing this email as I prepare to go down to Haiti for 3 weeks to help with the Earthquake Relief efforts! As many of you know, I did missionary work down there for 2 years, and have a sincere love and affection for the Haitian people. I have been heartbroken since the devastating earthquake, and have been anxious to get down there to be of service to my Haitian friends and family. I speak Haitian Creole fluently and have found a group going that is in dire need of translators. There are 150 of us going (50 translators, 50 medical professionals, and 50 construction professionals) under the banner of Utah Hospital Task ForceThe Utah Hospital Task Force will be traveling to Haiti within the authorization of USAID, and operating under the umbrella of Healing Hands for Haiti.
Through USAID, our tasking is highly organized. Upon arrival we will first set up camp as expeditiously as possible, then begin to serve as directed by USAID and UN officials. Our first priority is life saving - to get the Healing Hands clinic operating so that it can treat patients. We are also going to be bringing Orphans back on the plane that drops us off! ForEveryChild.org has confirmed 70 orphans cleared for release. A large percentage of these are two or so years old!
Please follow along at http://www.facebook.com/justinlyon and http://www.twitter.com/justinlyon for my personal account.You can also see what the group is up to at http://www.utahhospitaltaskforce.blogspot.com and follow them at http://www.twitter.com/uhtf
Mesi Anpil Zanmi'm Yo!!! (Thank You So Much My Friends!!)"
I am SO PROUD of my husband for giving up his time and talents to go help those in need. I feel such a deep love for my husband and see what a huge heart he has. I know he will be doing the work of God and helping the people of Haiti. I only have 21 more days until I get to see him again and I know he'll do an amazing job. I love you sweetheart! The boys and I will be praying for you to have a safe and successful trip and to arrive safely back home to us!
Manon said:
That is really amazing. Was Great Reading about that. Hope He will Be Save. Amelia you really have a great husband.
(01.28.10 11:49 AM)
Joanna Garcia said:
Wow Amelia! I would have never known he spoke Haitian creole, thank you for sharing! I'll be praying for his safe return. I know he will definitely make an impact! Hugs!
(01.28.10 11:52 AM)
lydia said:
we are so blessed to have people like you and justin. huge hearts like yours' are few to find. so thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. will keep justin and your family in my thoughts for a successful trip and a safe one back too.
(01.28.10 12:00 PM)
Kristi Montague said:
I follow you both on Twitter, and I think it's amazing Justin is able to go for 3 weeks! I've been to Port Au Prince on medical missions the past three years, and will be going back (Lord willing) in March for a fourth trip. We support Roberta Edwards, an amazing American woman that runs a foster home for 30 kids and a nutrition program that feeds around 100 kids 2 meals a day. (More info at www.estes.tn.org.) Haiti and her people hold a very special place in my heart, and I'm so excited for the good Justin will do when he is there. I'll be praying for your family!
(01.28.10 12:00 PM)
Anna said:
Its really noble of Justin to drop everything to volunteer in Haiti. Sure is a reminder that one person can make a difference. Here's wishing him and the rest of the group a safe mission.
(01.28.10 12:01 PM)
Jessica Feely said:
What an amazing effort he is making along with all those other people! He is truly a missionary of god and will be able to help so many people while there. It fills my heart with joy to hear this story and I know him, the others helping and your family will be blessed for all your efforts! Thanks for sharing and keep us updated!!
(01.28.10 12:05 PM)
Augusta said:
Whoa, cool! That is so awesome that he has the opportunity to go back and serve!!! Can't wait to hear about his trip. I love how God works everything together so perfectly.
(01.28.10 12:08 PM)
Natalie Norton said:
WONDERFUL. Amazing in every way. We'll add Justin to our prayers. What an inspiration you are Justin!
(01.28.10 12:15 PM)
debra parker said:
I have tears running down my cheeks. this is so near to my heart. My husband is currently at the Embassy in Haiti trying to bring home the son we have been in the process to adopt for over two years. I wish your husband the best as he goes to help. Please keep us updated. I have always told my man that if I could photograph like anyone I would choose it to be like you. Your photos are inspiring.
(01.28.10 12:31 PM)
Shannon said:
What a great way to be involved and to help others. It always gives me goosebumps when I see so many people helping so many others. It's great that you guys can give back in this way. Also, Wyclef? That's awesome!
(01.28.10 12:34 PM)
Becka @Studio222 Photography said:
If you guys need ANYTHING at all while Justin is passing through Orlando please let us know. We live close to the airport and would love to help if you guys need it.
(01.28.10 01:04 PM)
Tiffany Anderson said:
That is so awesome. I've followed your blog for a while and I really think that is so great that Justin is going to go serve his second family. I hope he will be safe and your little family will cope well with him gone.
(01.28.10 01:28 PM)
kayleen t. said:
What an amazing, kind and generous thing Justin is doing! I really admire the people who are there in Haiti giving up their time and resources helping!
(01.28.10 02:02 PM)
Shaylene Carter said:
Thank you for this story. I have felt bad about the situation in Haiti, but nothing has touched my heart like a missionary returning to his home of 2 years. (I am at BYU and had a class with your cousin. He shared your blog with me, and I follow you on Google Reader. Congrats on your success!)
(01.28.10 02:24 PM)
Kristen said:
What beautiful photos. So glad your husband is able to go and help, especially since he speakes Kreyol.
(01.28.10 02:25 PM)
Kirsten Staggs said:
Okay, your blog is officially under my "Favorites". I mostly was interested in your wedding photography, but this is awesome. Thank you for the inspiration.
Kirsten
www.photography-kirsten.blogspot.com
(01.28.10 02:29 PM)
Omi said:
Amelia! I know and love the Trinnaman's who run ForEveryCHild and one of my firends mothers left today with Utah Hospital Task Force. What a beautiful work Justin is doing! Best wishes. Our prayers are with you!!
(01.28.10 02:38 PM)
brooke bowland said:
utterly amazing. thank you for sharing this story. your husband is truly awesome. i will keep you all in my thoughts.
(01.28.10 03:03 PM)
Ashley said:
Go Justin! This is so awesome! We'll be praying for his safe return. We can't wait to see all the good he's going to do for all those people in need.
(01.28.10 03:20 PM)
angelique said:
What A BEAUTIFUL and AMAZING story Amelia. Your husband's kind heart is beyond words...and so is your support!
(01.28.10 03:41 PM)
debra parker said:
Amelia. I have an urgent request. Is Justin in Haiti yet? My husband is at the Embassy with sick children and pregnant women all sleeping on floor waiting to be signed out. Ambassador Joseph is not doing it for reasons noone knows. All paperwork is ready and complete. CNN said they would do story but need photos. None of their phones will send photos out today..service is sketchy.
Do you think Justin could help?
ernest.debra@gmail.com @debraparker
(01.28.10 03:45 PM)
Keri Welch said:
This is awesome. I have followed your blog for a while and am also a fan of The Mammoth Men. My prayers are with Justin and your family. God Bless
(01.28.10 03:47 PM)
amelialyon said:
Debra, Just sent you an email!!!! Let's see if we can do something to help out!
(01.28.10 04:01 PM)
Melissa@ The Loveliest Day said:
Amelia, thank you for sharing this! I think it's wonderful and selfless what Justin is doing and both him and your family will be in my thoughts.
(01.28.10 04:41 PM)
Lisa H. Chang said:
This is really wonderful! Will be praying for Justin ~ it's so great to hear he has the opportunity to do this and the ability to really be of help!
(01.28.10 05:10 PM)
Heather Maynard said:
What an awesome thing you are BOTH doing! Prayers to your family and the task force!
(01.28.10 05:19 PM)
heather williams said:
i'm so happy you guys have the means to send justin to help! i have not been able to get the people of haiti off my mind and just feel so helpless as to what i can do. we even donated about 20 pairs of shoes to the "soles for souls" at sports chalet today. good for justin and good for you- having no husband is a definite sacrifice.
(01.28.10 05:42 PM)
Macy said:
What a fabulous family you guys are. Thanks for sharing the photos. There is a huge Haitian population here in Boston, and our LDS stake has one of the few branches outside of Haiti. We've been feeling really close to all that has gone on. Every member of the branch has lost at least one family member. Will be thinking of and praying for all of you.
(01.28.10 06:33 PM)
jessie said:
Amelia, THANK YOU!!! for posting beautiful, happy joyful photos of the people in Haiti, it is so awesome to see what was such a happy although very poor place. This really helps show their hearts, why Justin fell in love with them and why he feels so strongly about serving them again. And THANK YOU for being so supportive of him and letting him go. We love you dearly.
(01.28.10 06:40 PM)
karly spalding said:
really amazing!
(01.28.10 11:20 PM)
Mike Cunningham said:
This is so rad. I look up to you guys for a lot of reasons, but this truly shows the quality of people you are and emulates your finest qualities. Thank you for making a difference on so many different levels.
(01.29.10 12:00 AM)
kay* said:
thank you thank you! these pictures show a different side to haiti than we are used to seeing - how nice to see all the smiling faces, joy & laughter. & thank you for your efforts now. my thoughts will be with you & your family.
(01.29.10 07:53 AM)
Krista Photography said:
That's awesome that he is able to go down and help! I was in Haiti in 2008 and have been wanting to return ever since I heard about the earthquake. I'm excited that Justin is actually able to go and be of some real help in this critical time!
(01.29.10 09:34 AM)
connie' said:
such a beautiful and wonderful thing justin is doing. i pray for a safe and successful trip as well. :) much love to all.
(01.29.10 10:11 AM)
punam bean said:
That is so incredible! Here's wishing a safe and successful journey! My thoughts are with you!
(01.29.10 10:19 AM)
Carl Reid said:
I know it's been a trying year for both of you but you and Justin are awesome...keep staying strong for you and the family.
Regards,
Carl from T.O.
(01.29.10 12:33 PM)
Michelle Guzman said:
What special images. It makes me happy to see ow so many people are helping in this situation in Haiti.
(01.29.10 02:21 PM)
Jasmine* said:
I love you guys!! I'm proud you're my friends and seeing how much you bless others! :)
(01.29.10 03:12 PM)
Julie Parker said:
I am enjoying following his adventure on FB! You must be so very proud of him!
(01.29.10 04:17 PM)
Cynthia said:
This warms my heart to no end! I am headed to Haiti on Monday to see my family and help out in the local community of where I grew up in Delmas, Port au Prince. It is a wreck and I'm seeking to prepare my heart to be broken. Thank-you for posting this! I didn't know he was fluent in Creole! It's always so shocking for me to see someone from a different country speak our language. It really shows that someone cares, when they bother to master our language like that. Amazing! Thank-you for your heart to help my very dear people, and supporting your husband as he goes out. May God bless you guys! =)
(01.29.10 08:19 PM)
Brooke Romney said:
So great to hear it from another perspective. What gorgeous pictures and beautiful experiences you must have had. I'm so glad your husband went down with mine. I'm sure they were so happy to see each other! I'll have to check his facebook updates too!
(01.29.10 09:30 PM)
jen berry said:
incredibly sensitive. incredibly giving. incredibly appreciated. all 4 of you.
(01.30.10 08:27 AM)
nancy {so happi together} said:
Amelia, you and Justin are amazing and in my prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we else we can do. xoxo!!
(01.30.10 05:11 PM)
Jalyn Guidangen said:
You are both such amazing, giving, loving people. The world seriously needs more people like you. I know we'll be thinking of Justin. He's going to be able to do so much good out there!
(01.31.10 10:18 AM)
Amy Martin said:
That is so awesome! I LOVE Wyclef! We took our kids to a concert called groovin on the grounds at LSU and Wyclef is who we went to see. We stayed out there SOOOOO late. Finally he was on. I had my son at the front with me.... He was maybe 7 almost 8 at the time and he was bouncing his hand and wyclef grabbed him up and brought him on stage with him! He held wyclefs hand and was doing some hand raising bouncing thing... Wyclef said this kid has rythym. It was so awesome!
What your husband is doing is amazing!! I am a little jealous too. We have a missions heart and know someday we will be doing that alot more in our life.
(01.31.10 08:55 PM)
Amy said:
Wow...its encouraging, touching, and at the same time challenging to read how your husband is really putting LOVE into action. So selfless as well. I will truely remember your husband in my prayers and Haiti as well. You guys are both amazing and its truely a blessing to see how you and your family are being used to touch the lives of others. God Bless You Guys!~* =)
(02.01.10 02:47 PM)
Sun Kwon said:
you and your family are so supremely blessed. glad to read that your husband is using ALL of his abilities to help God's people. what a blessing! what a great testimony! thanks for sharing. i heard wyclef jean on npr the other day talking about haiti. can't believe justin knew him so well! all in God's providence.
(02.01.10 09:24 PM)
Aria said:
Wow, I'm so impressed and proud of you guys! I look forward to seeing photos and hearing how things went. I just discovered your blog and LOVE your work! Every single photo is a piece of art! Great job!
(02.03.10 10:25 PM)
Vania -SimplyBloom Photography, LLC said:
wow. Justin is amazing. talk about making a difference!
(02.04.10 09:47 PM)
Catalina said:
What a giving heart. I will pray for his safe return Amelia! xo
(02.05.10 01:10 AM)
kyla said:
These are all such wonderful joyous photos! My prayers are with all those who are struggling to get things back to "normal" once again. God Bless you both!
(02.05.10 06:08 PM)
Mese Ugapo said:
Justin we love that you are out there helping our brothers and sisters in Haiti. As a returned missionary I appreciate how much you love the Haitian people and want to help. Stay safe and we'll see you soon.
(02.15.10 04:06 PM)
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(02.22.10 02:19 AM)
amanda said:
I'm glad you have such a generous spirit, Justin!
Amelia - I hope your family finds comfort in Justin's caring nature when you're missing him as he works to help others. And you're generous for sharing him :)
(02.22.10 06:22 PM)
Mike@ collage photo frame said:
Wyclef is not only a great artist but also compassionate, giving back to where he comes from. And of course the shots are pretty amazing, the colors are so vibrant, very nicely done.
(05.20.11 05:31 AM)
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12.03.09
Wendy + Sunup were married on October 3rd. While Justin was unavailable that day, I brought out the lovely and very talented Denise Bovee to second shoot with me. Wendy + Sunup, or should I say "Wenup" (what is this? scroll down and you'll see) were super sweet and beyond happy on this big day. You can see their happiness is very obvious and very apparent in their images!
Her dress. His shoes.
Her dress. His shoes.Huge high fives to Wendy + Sunup on their marriage, so glad we could be there to catch the day as it came! And of course, what would a wedding post be with out an online slideshow?! Click here!
Phillip Sumner said:
Very nice work! Your photos have a great photo-journalistic feel to them, and are very fun to look at.
(12.03.09 02:09 PM)
sandie said:
geez-o-wowzers!! you guys are to talented. love seeing what you can do with a wedding day. beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!
(12.03.09 02:17 PM)
Marissa Rodriguez said:
Their first look is so beautiful! Love their expressions! As always, you do such an amazing job! Seriously, I just love looking at your images!
(12.03.09 02:29 PM)
Wendy Hwang (Lee) said:
Amelia! Thanks so much, we love them! We can't wait to see the whole gallery! You truly make us look better than we actually are..hahah :) I'm glad your talent does us wonders! We appreciate who you are and keep up the great work!
(12.03.09 02:56 PM)
arenda said:
gorgeous photos amelia! i love your favourite too, she's a stunning bride.
(12.03.09 03:04 PM)
Josh said:
I got happy looking at these photos. The shot of the bouquet toss was awesome!
(12.03.09 03:43 PM)
Christine Pobke said:
Siiiiiigh. Oh wow. These are just so beautiful!!!!!!! Couples shouldn't be allowed to be this beautiful. You captured them so naturally and in love! I love your work. :)
(12.03.09 04:19 PM)
Kara Wieler said:
Love these, especially the one of them sitting on the curb, and the ones that make you happy make me happy too!
(12.03.09 06:00 PM)
kristin rogers said:
I think you have some favor with God when it comes to the sun and talent with your pictures. They are almost painful to look at I like them so much. AMAZING all the time.
Hope to see you guys around Fullerton sometime. You can meet Adia! :)
(12.04.09 12:23 AM)
yan palmer said:
freak girl (i don't really say that in real life). your talent is just off the charts. i'm addicted to your pictures. and i love following denise bovee's work as well. between the two of you its like you have a gazillion eyes instead of four.
(12.04.09 07:18 AM)
Karin Dailey said:
i love your shots. i love the way you process your shots. i love you guys. a lot.
(12.04.09 05:15 PM)
lina said:
2 word: MIND BLOWING!!
(12.10.09 02:40 AM)
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11.05.09
Now that you've seen their engagement session we are ready to unveil the wedding of Claudine + David! They were married on September 19th at the Sacred Heart Chapel on the campus of LMU with a sweet reception that followed with their closest friends and family.
Claudine + David were great in front of our cameras, although they did admit that it felt super weird for them and sort backwards. Both Claudine and David are talent producers by day and are usually working behind the scenes with photographers and stylists for their clients. I thought it was great that they finally got to be the ones in the lime-light on their wedding day!
My favorite item of the day, Claudine's shoes!
Don't forget to check out their slideshow with more photos by clicking here!
angel swanson said:
looooove! thank you for your fabulous talent that day; working with you guys is always SO much fun! these images seriously take my breath away. it helps that claudine & david are g-g-g-gorgeous! xoxo
(11.05.09 06:29 PM)
Amanda Patrice said:
LOVE the blurry one! You do what you want and it's always awesome!
(11.05.09 11:29 PM)
angie + matt said:
Love her shoes! Love the ring shot! Love this wedding! Love that you both are wearing polka dots!
(11.06.09 08:22 AM)
Jenna said:
The dancing shots are fabulous, particularly the last one. It captures that "first dance" moment so perfectly.
(11.06.09 11:38 AM)
Orkun ISIN said:
Dear Claudine,
Congratulations. We wish you both a happy marriage with love, but the most of all respect to each other until the eternity. I look forward to know David. Please remember that you have an uncle and a home in Turkey. We would love to welcome you both here in Istanbul.
Love from all of us at ISIN's family (Tugce, Filiz and Orkun)
(11.16.09 02:13 AM)
lizelle Lotter said:
Man oh man oh man. Would you ever come to SA? I will give you a place to stay, just come share your awesome talent with us!
Man oh man oh man.
:-)
(11.30.09 06:06 AM)
Miah said:
LMU is great. Nice post filled with the good stuff. Keep the inspiration coming!
(12.01.09 10:17 AM)
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11.03.09
On October 18th my little baby turned two and now he's actually a little boy! Sighhhhh, no longer a baby.
Here are a few fun facts about Sloan:
1. He wants to be just like his big brother Hudson
2. Loves to eat avocado, rice, beans, yogurt, and "eggies"...and that's pretty much it
3. Knows how to say his own prayers...sorta:)
4. His favorite character on Yo Gabba Gabba! is Foofa
5. Has a slight obsession with pigs and has a collection that is currently growing
6. Loves to dress up in hats, daddy's shoes, or even sometimes mommy's heals
7. Likes to repeat things he hears others say (believe us, we learned that the hard way!)
8. Favorite place to play is on mommy and daddy's bed, loves to bounce and wrestle on it
9. He can't get enough of Hudson, "Hudson, wook at me" or "Hudson, do it again"
10. ALWAYS wants mommy to "hold you"
11. He's the best snuggler ever!
12. Has his Grandpa Lyon's brown eyes
13. Asks us about twenty times a day, "uh-go-bye-bye?" (translation: I want to go bye-bye)
14. Has to sleep with his "froggy-bwankie" and his "whitning makeen bwanket" every night
15. If you ask him what his name is he says "I'm Swoanie"
16. He'll come up to mommy & daddy and say "Uh kisses!" and lay a big wet one one us!
17. Favorite band is Vampire weekend, really!
18. Sloan is lost without Hudson when Hudson goes to preschool and asks constantly, "mommy, where's Hudson?"
19. Walks around the house singing to himself, "I wike to move it, move it! I wike to move it, move it"
20. Best thing Sloan says is, "I wove you mama, I wove you dada, I wove you Hudson"
We took these photos on Sloan's birthday, it was such a great day...I love my little family!
Angie said:
Yay Swoanie! He looks like Hudson more and more! Glad he had a Happy Happy Birthday!
(11.03.09 01:06 AM)
kayleen T. said:
Awww...he is soo adorable! I love the 2nd year, some say terrible two's but I think this year is amazing how much they learn and discover and the new and funny stuff they do everyday blows my mind sometimes! Happy Birthday Sloan!
(11.03.09 01:07 AM)
Josh said:
So cute....been following your blog for some time and wow...he is growing!
Got to hang w/your husband and the other mammoth men on Sunday in Nashville...what a riot!
(11.03.09 01:22 AM)
Mirko Herzner said:
Some super cute images in this series. Your favourite shot is also the one I like best... But I also really like the very first image with him holding these two cars.
(11.03.09 02:06 AM)
Alexandra said:
Aww :) Happy Birthday to Sloan :) I LOVE these photos! What post processing do you use??
(11.03.09 04:38 AM)
quincy mccarthy said:
you seriously have THE cutest kids ever! what a darling family. :)
(11.03.09 04:47 AM)
bobbi said:
I love this list :) You're a rockin' mommy... and the photos of... rockin' :D
(11.03.09 05:33 AM)
David Bier said:
I've got a 15-month old 'baby' too...it's hard to admit they're not actually babies, isn't it? He is an absolute cutie - they both are! Aren't we lucky, as photographers, to be able to record our kids' development so well? Happy Birthday Sloan
(11.03.09 06:02 AM)
Abra said:
Okay, time to wipe away the tears. What an amazingly sweet post. I miss that sweet age. {{sigh}} Kids are great.
(11.03.09 06:25 AM)
Julie Parker said:
You have such a darling little family! Kids grow up WAY too fast!!
(11.03.09 07:04 AM)
Ale said:
Sloan and Hudson are so cute!
I love your family photos!
I would have loved having these types of photos of myself when I was younger! Im sure they will treasure them! :)
(11.03.09 08:07 AM)
jessie said:
AAAHHH!! We love Sloanie too! Such great photo's of a great family. When I look at Dusty's eyes I feel so happy because I can see Sloan there too, and vice-versa!!
(11.03.09 08:32 AM)
Melissa Gartner said:
So adorable!! Your boys are so cute. They grow up so fast!!
(11.03.09 09:31 AM)
heather said:
Vampire Weekend... I believe it! We have killer dance parties in our kitchen quite regularly... my two-year old's request every time? A-Punk. Great taste Sloan! High fives from Liv!
(11.03.09 01:14 PM)
Ashley Rose said:
your lil men are sooo adorable!!!! :) and i love that he calls himself swoanie :) sooo cute. you guys are the raddest lil family! just love these!!!
(11.03.09 01:34 PM)
jackie wonders said:
you guys, your boys are ppppreccious! Emery says the same exact thing when she wants to be held "hold you, mama". i love it! happy birthday Sloan!!!
(11.03.09 02:14 PM)
stacyZ said:
These are so cute. I love how the brothers are just so cute together. Way to rock it.
(11.04.09 12:12 PM)
Connie said:
Amelia - the first time I met you, you were only 7 months pregnant with Sloan! I can't believe he is already 2 years old! The boys look more and more alike everyday! So handsome!
(11.05.09 07:56 AM)
Becky said:
Yay! Happy Birthday Sloan! Amelia, your kiddos are so adorable. It was so fun for me and Dan to finally meet you guys! Hope everything is going good for your fam! Take care.
(11.05.09 12:57 PM)
MFMG said:
Cute kids. Nice photos. I hope your kids grow up knowing how lucky they are.
(11.08.09 10:08 PM)
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10.19.09
This was THE wedding to be at on September 12th of 2009! Dani + Sean were married in Napa Valley at The Carneros Inn. Everything, I mean EVERYTHING about this wedding was ultra-fabulous and the details were mind blowing! This day definitely made our top-ten list for weddings and Dani + Sean were a stellar couple to work with! Their theme was "an enchanted forest", and there was this sweet organic and dreamy feel throughout every aspect. Dani + Sean hired the amazing crew of Sillapere to be behind the scenes and make all of the magic come to life. Sillapere did a phenomenal job at it too! Ladies and gents we give you Dani + Sean's wedding!
The winner for the favorite item of the day: Sean's amazing custom suit from Lord Willy's of New York! Justin was drooling over it all day long! I really like the idea of the groom spending a good amount of thought, time, and money on his suit. So many times we see rented suits, but come-on gentlemen...this IS your wedding day too. Why not drop it like its hot for such a memorable day, one that will only come around once in a lifetime?!
Details from the cocktail hour (also one exception from the ceremony on the top right), I REALLY dug the all of the tree and wood sculptures that scattered the grounds of this venue for the wedding.
Room details from reception #1. This room was used for dinner and speeches. My favorite part about this setup was they vine tent with chandeliers suspended throughout the middle.
Details from reception #2. Once dinner was over the guests were excused to a second room where dancing, cake cutting, and dessert took place. Notice the second version of the vine tent that helped carry over the continuity of the evening.
Please, please, please click here to view more of our favorite images from this fabulous wedding. We had such a rough time narrowing down our favs for this post so the rest are featured in this slideshow. Check it out if you have a few minutes to spare!
LOVED how dreamy Dani's dress was!
The winner for the favorite item of the day: Sean's amazing custom suit from Lord Willy's of New York! Justin was drooling over it all day long! I really like the idea of the groom spending a good amount of thought, time, and money on his suit. So many times we see rented suits, but come-on gentlemen...this IS your wedding day too. Why not drop it like its hot for such a memorable day, one that will only come around once in a lifetime?!
Details from the cocktail hour (also one exception from the ceremony on the top right), I REALLY dug the all of the tree and wood sculptures that scattered the grounds of this venue for the wedding.
Room details from reception #1. This room was used for dinner and speeches. My favorite part about this setup was they vine tent with chandeliers suspended throughout the middle.
Details from reception #2. Once dinner was over the guests were excused to a second room where dancing, cake cutting, and dessert took place. Notice the second version of the vine tent that helped carry over the continuity of the evening.
Please, please, please click here to view more of our favorite images from this fabulous wedding. We had such a rough time narrowing down our favs for this post so the rest are featured in this slideshow. Check it out if you have a few minutes to spare!Last, the next day Dani + Sean hosted a brunch for all of their out of town guests. We decided to stop by on our way out of town to check out more amazing work done by Sillapere, also to capture a few more details for Dani + Sean.
Mike Cunningham said:
So rad. I now know where to buy my suit when I get married. Those suits kick Nordy's right in the Nards.
(10.19.09 11:36 PM)
megan welker said:
so excited to see this wedding up! you guys are fan-freakin-tastic!!! they turned out amazing! love the ones with the wine country behind them :)
(10.19.09 11:45 PM)
Steve Gerrard said:
Wow, wow and wow again. I want these guys to plan my wedding!
Oh, hang on.. I'm already married. Doh!
(10.19.09 11:57 PM)
Kayleen T. said:
Amazing wedding and details! I love love the ring shot! How cool are those wood sculptures!
(10.20.09 12:07 AM)
Molly Williams said:
Big fan of yours. LOVED this wedding. Especially since the Carneros Inn was where we spent our honeymoon this past July. That place is to die for. Love, love love their whole wedding and of course your stellar photos.
(10.20.09 01:04 AM)
Briony said:
what a gorgeous wedding. i love their little colorful details. so fun!
(10.20.09 07:42 AM)
shannon said:
i love her dress!!! these are so, so wonderful! what an amazing display of wedding photography!
(10.20.09 08:46 AM)
Kevin Strick said:
That was such a fabulous weekend and the photos are on point to match. Good job to everyone involved in making it happen, especially Sean & Dani. Kick ass.
(10.20.09 09:36 AM)
anda said:
oooo - NICE. the guys' suits are the neatest i have ever seen. another excellent amelia lyon wedding :)
(10.20.09 10:41 AM)
Mel said:
wow, what vivid color and character! I love how much thought went into not only the details of the wedding, but your duo's spectacular capturing of them~ Makes me want to get married again:)
(10.20.09 12:16 PM)
Kirstin @ Weddings Unveiled said:
The groom's socks are ridiculous! I love the tree branch table. This was an awesome wedding and great photography as always!
(10.20.09 04:06 PM)
jackie wonders said:
OMG. this wedding was amazing and you guys totally showed how much you ROCK! i can't even wait one more week to gleen from your genius :)
(10.20.09 08:10 PM)
nancy said:
wow!!! My head is spinning from the details! And of course, you and justin captured them all amazingly. It's not fair for one couple to have SO much talent!! ;)
(10.21.09 12:38 AM)
Peter said:
You guys really put alot of love in your work. Doesnt get any better than this. Awesome!
(10.21.09 02:30 AM)
imthiaz houseman said:
wow, i love the details. what a stunning wedding. gorgeous job!
(10.21.09 04:21 PM)
Araxi said:
Ohhhhhh I couldnt wait to see the images from this wedding I knew you were going to rock the images!!! Dani looked so beautiful and the details are truly something special. Beautiful work :)
(10.22.09 02:09 PM)
Jennifer Parsons said:
Thanks Amelia for posting the invitation images... I blogged about them... check it out!
(10.22.09 07:41 PM)
crystal said:
wow! what incredible photos + details! do you know who their calligrapher was?? it's soo beautiful!
(10.22.09 09:07 PM)
Lyndzee of EP said:
DAAANG girl,, you are a blogging machine. I'm gonna have to day that this wedding is freakin amazing. Not only is this couple adorable with rad style but I LOVVE all of the details. What an amazing day.
(10.23.09 12:16 AM)
Kellan said:
STUH-UH-UH-UH-ING!!! Her dress is ridiculously amazing and the green shoes. All the photos are incredible. I am always amazed how many different settings you guys can set up your off camera lighting with wedding agendas so tight a lot of times. Makes for so many diverse shots. Loved. Every. Single. One.
(10.23.09 05:58 AM)
amelialyon said:
Crystal, Thanks for the comment, not sure who the calligrapher was, but I can send you info to Sillapere and they let you know. Also, I have a girl down here and she is phenomenal if you would like her info I can send it your way as well! Email me amelia@amelialyon.com.
(10.23.09 08:04 AM)
Rosemary said:
Great images and beautiful event design. Sillapere so incredible...
(10.25.09 03:39 PM)
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10.14.09
Jeff + Jane were married on August 29th and had a sweet reception at the Strawberry Farms Golf Club in Irvine. We really like the open feel of this venue, very down-to-earth. You may recall Jeff + Jane's faces from their engagement session we posted back in April. Two things that I thought were sweet touches to the overall look to Jeff + Jane on their wedding day were: 1. Jane's simple, yet classic hair-do with make-up (compliments of Nicole DeAnne) & 2. Jeff's classic black suit with bow-tie.
My favorite item of the day: Jane's shoes! I'm a die-hard for a good pair of heels!
Chris Robertson said:
The first few portraits of the bride and groom are wide which can go wrong real fast but you nailed it. Lovely!
(10.14.09 12:49 PM)
yan palmer said:
um, maybe it WASN'T a good idea to check your blog while i'm trying to edit an engagement session. now i have to go have a wicked duel with the green eyed monster. =)
(10.14.09 01:14 PM)
Kirstinrose said:
Oh my goodness, these pictures are so stunning! The bride is very beautiful! I adore the 6th picture, the one of the bride. So beautiful! =)
(10.14.09 01:22 PM)
Tina said:
Beautiful! The one of the bride looking over her shoulder is stunning!
(10.14.09 02:55 PM)
megan welker said:
you are on a roll with your blog posts girl!! love this sweet wedding!
(10.14.09 05:22 PM)
Alexandra said:
Wow :) These are all so beautiful!! I love the ones of them in the field! So beautiful :) Great work!
(10.15.09 12:31 AM)
Cathy said:
Wow, you guys captured some amazing shots (as always!). I love the group shot with the puddle reflection. Oh, and LOVE the shoes! :)
(10.16.09 07:46 AM)
Kyle Richter said:
Lyons!! Always love your night shoots!! the direct light on purpose is awesome.. great style.. Love it. cheers.. Kyle @ s28.
(10.16.09 10:15 PM)
Laura Lawson said:
Beautiful wedding and photography! I just started following your work; stoked to see more! I especially love the gorgeous shot of the trees with leaves on the ground with the couple almost in the middle. Keep it up! Cheers!
(10.17.09 07:35 PM)
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09.03.09
Kaitlyn + Jordan were married on August 14th in San Diego. I simply ADORED this wedding, not just because Kaitlyn happens to be my sweet cousin, but because every little detail was thought up and executed directly with their wedding theme of "beside the seaside" with a vintage twist. I thought that the theme and the day played out super well and I've never witnessed an idea that flowed more perfectly. You may recognize Kaitlyn + Jordan from the engagement session we shot a few months back in Laguna Beach.
I've decided that I'm going to start another tradition with my wedding posts, it's called "my favorite item of the day", and here it is...the groom's boutonniere, simple amazing!
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Don't stop there!!! Click here to view their slideshow!
Congrats to Kaitlyn + Jordan for an amazing wedding day and an additional kudos to Heather Balliet (and her hard working team) of Amorology Weddings for throwing the whole chibang together so beautifully!
I've decided that I'm going to start another tradition with my wedding posts, it's called "my favorite item of the day", and here it is...the groom's boutonniere, simple amazing!
Details....and more details...see what I mean?!
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Emilie said:
Absolutely divine!! I love her dress and the shoes! :D
Gorgeous photos, Amelia!! :)
(09.03.09 03:48 AM)
Alexandra said:
wow.. you really turn this into art work!!! AMAZING photos! I can't even tell you which ones are my favorite, I love them allllll!!!
(09.03.09 05:48 AM)
Jeramy said:
I love your off-camera lighting shots with the dark sky in the background--I love that look. The details are amazing--such cool colors. Nice job--as always!!!
(09.03.09 08:08 AM)
angie + matt sloan said:
I love the Blues! His boutonniere is sooooo perfect too, I love the little shell:) Perfect Amelia!
(09.03.09 08:40 AM)
Lindsey Joy said:
What a beautiful couple! I adore her dress! Another stunning wedding by the fab Amelia & Justin!!!!
(09.03.09 09:03 AM)
Kayleen T. said:
Amorology weddings are always amazing and your photography is always amazing too! I love tiltshift flare and love #3!
(09.03.09 10:13 AM)
Kisha of Sahara Blue said:
wow - these are just amazing! i love what you do with your off-camera lighting? not too harsh but a very dstince look.
everything looks amazing and the brides' makeup is FLAWLESS!
(09.03.09 10:29 AM)
Beka L. said:
This is seriously such an amazing wedding with such a beautiful couple! You guys are so bomb.com! :)
(09.03.09 11:26 AM)
Karen Brown (mother of the bride) said:
Amelia,
Your pictures are amazing! I can't stop looking at them. I am so grateful we had you and your hubby with us to celebrate and capture the day. Thank you for sharing your talent with us...even more special with family! We love you!
(09.03.09 12:16 PM)
Adri said:
These are awesome!! Love the lighting of the ones by the ocean! You rock!
(09.03.09 04:31 PM)
Emily Faulknor said:
Um... AMAZING!! I love the pictures at the cliffs with that awesome sky and her dress and veil are just to die for!!! I LOVE vintage and creativity and this wedding just overflows with them both and class. You captured it all so beautifully I felt I was there!
(09.03.09 06:02 PM)
Tonya Peterson said:
Amelia. These are so great! I adore the whole theme/feel. Her dress and veils were to die for. Great job!
Tonya
(09.05.09 07:50 AM)
tracey said:
love your work..always so inspiring.. :) ox
(09.06.09 06:41 PM)
Christina Brosnan said:
Wow! I would die to get a wedding this beautiful. Absolutely fantastic!
(09.07.09 05:40 AM)
mindy @ STUDIO 6.23 said:
SO CRAZY FUN!!!! love the colors, the details, love everything.... and YOU! you guys are so fantabulous, amazing, inspiring..... WOW. mad hot rockstars is what you two are!!!
(09.07.09 01:28 PM)
Darlene @ Diamonds Are Blue said:
Ah-mazing! Your photos always look like they are straight out of a magazine. What a gorgeous couple and I looooove all of the details!
(09.08.09 11:24 AM)
marcia tumminaro said:
i thought you should know there's an imposter stealing your images and passing them off as her own. http://twitpic.com/hj75x . she's been stealing from a LOT of photographers!
(09.18.09 07:47 PM)
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