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03.06.09
Many of our readers may know that back in August of 2008 we were nominated and awarded Bludomain's photographers of the year 2008-2009. Ever since then it has been fun to be a part of some of their shin-digs and especially awesome being featured among many other very talented photographers in our industry (some we like to call our friends). We feel super honored to have received the award and we're even more stoked that they used a ton of our photos to dress up their new site and blog! Below is the interview they posted yesterday:
New year, new photographers, new talent to be inspired by! BLU's Photographer's of the Year 2008-2009! Step aside!!!
P.S. Our newly designed website at www.bludomain.com is adorned with all the lovely photographs by the Lyons!
Who they are ... Amelia and Justin Lyon
Where you can find them ...www.amelialyon.net
Where I shop ...
Amelia - mostly H&M, Forever 21 and Zara (in a perfect world Anthropologie!)
Justin - when not getting freebies, likes to shop at The Lab, South Coast Plaza or online (topman is all I gotta say!)
Fun is ...
Not caring about anything and letting ourselves go! Case in point - Bludomain party in Vegas!!!
3. Who I would want to photograph me for a six page spread...
The Image is Found
Jeff Newsom
Sean Flanigan
A song on my iPod ...
Justin - Nothing To Worry About by Peter Bjorn and John
Amelia - Skinny Love by Bon Iver
Something I have too much of ...
Amelia - BRC's from El Pollo Loco
Justin - Clothes, definitely clothes. It's an addiction, get over it!
What I haven't done that I plan to do this year ... Go to Hawaii!!!! Amelia has never been.
The brand of jeans I wear ...
Amelia - Right now, actually, my yellow ten dollar skinnies from Urban Outfitters (you know you all saw them at the BluDomain Party)
Justin - a custom pair of Patrick Winget's
8. What I must have for Spring ... Some time away with our boys!!
5 staples that you'll always find in the refrigerator ... Almond Milk, Dark Chocolate, Pita Bread, Hummus, and Trader Joes Salsa Fresca
When I splurge on myself ...
Amelia - I go to the Spa.
Justin - I go shoe shopping!!
One thing I plan to do this year in my photography career ... Hold our own WORKSHOPS, and shoot more celebs and bands!!!
Who will be the NEW + upcoming photographers of 2009 ...
Denise Bovee
Ellsworth Photography
The first thing I do in the morning ...
Amelia - Change a poopy diaper and dance with my baby (Sloan. Justin wishes it was him that I danced with in the AM)
Justin - Check my email and Twitters on my iPhone before showering.
What you do not know about me ...
Justin - I worshipped Vanilla Ice in junior high, even to the point of shaving steps in my eye brows!
Amelia - I can sing every word to the Girl You Know It's True album by Milli Vanilli!
Who they are ... Amelia and Justin Lyon
Where you can find them ...www.amelialyon.net
Where I shop ...
Amelia - mostly H&M, Forever 21 and Zara (in a perfect world Anthropologie!)
Justin - when not getting freebies, likes to shop at The Lab, South Coast Plaza or online (topman is all I gotta say!)
Fun is ...
Not caring about anything and letting ourselves go! Case in point - Bludomain party in Vegas!!!
3. Who I would want to photograph me for a six page spread...
The Image is Found
Jeff Newsom
Sean Flanigan
A song on my iPod ...
Justin - Nothing To Worry About by Peter Bjorn and John
Amelia - Skinny Love by Bon Iver
Something I have too much of ...
Amelia - BRC's from El Pollo Loco
Justin - Clothes, definitely clothes. It's an addiction, get over it!
What I haven't done that I plan to do this year ... Go to Hawaii!!!! Amelia has never been.
The brand of jeans I wear ...
Amelia - Right now, actually, my yellow ten dollar skinnies from Urban Outfitters (you know you all saw them at the BluDomain Party)
Justin - a custom pair of Patrick Winget's
8. What I must have for Spring ... Some time away with our boys!!
5 staples that you'll always find in the refrigerator ... Almond Milk, Dark Chocolate, Pita Bread, Hummus, and Trader Joes Salsa Fresca
When I splurge on myself ...
Amelia - I go to the Spa.
Justin - I go shoe shopping!!
One thing I plan to do this year in my photography career ... Hold our own WORKSHOPS, and shoot more celebs and bands!!!
Who will be the NEW + upcoming photographers of 2009 ...
Denise Bovee
Ellsworth Photography
The first thing I do in the morning ...
Amelia - Change a poopy diaper and dance with my baby (Sloan. Justin wishes it was him that I danced with in the AM)
Justin - Check my email and Twitters on my iPhone before showering.
What you do not know about me ...
Justin - I worshipped Vanilla Ice in junior high, even to the point of shaving steps in my eye brows!
Amelia - I can sing every word to the Girl You Know It's True album by Milli Vanilli!
These last photos were taken at the ROCKIN' party that Bludomain threw in Las Vegas during the WPPI convention a few weeks ago, Justin and I had an awesome time!!!!
Cameron Ingalls said:
rad!
(03.06.09 03:36 PM)
Rog said:
Hey you two. I just wanted to let you know that if you ever want to come over and read me a bedtime story...be my guest. Just bring some haitian food and long necked bottle root beer and we'll party, then you can read me a bedtime story...just as we discussed previously. I like you. Both. Around the same amount. of like. between the both of you. ok now. stay sexy.
(03.06.09 03:43 PM)
jac said:
you guys are too cool for school. it's funny cuz i knew what amelia was gonna say before i read her answer ;) and...we still have an epic video of you guys from the party :) thighs like what what what...
(03.06.09 03:48 PM)
Ashley said:
Dark chocolate! LOL. I can vouch for that.
(03.06.09 04:08 PM)
Whitney said:
What you both have too much of? So darn true. Amelia, I know you like to get your black bean BRC on all the time. And Hud, I have seen your closetS. More clothes than both me and Ethan put together.
You guys truly do rock. Even kick ass. I can't wait until I can get some fam photos alla Amelia and Hud.
(03.06.09 04:26 PM)
Michelle Moore said:
I heart you two more than anything!!! :D
(03.06.09 04:31 PM)
Toni said:
Congrats you two!
(03.06.09 05:11 PM)
Abra said:
You two are just the cutest couple. Justin, you may be well on your way to helping my husband convince me to let him grow a mustache like he's been bugging me about. :)
(03.06.09 08:31 PM)
Kayleen T. said:
Congratz you guys on being photog of the year!! And ooh! Workshops! Yay!
(03.06.09 08:37 PM)
heather said:
PLEASE FINALLY HAVE YOUR OWN WORKSHOP! I will try really hard to attend. Thank you.
(03.06.09 10:56 PM)
Becka Knight (Studio222 Photography) said:
Yay! I loved the interview (and that shot of you both up top)! Congrats Lyons!!!! :)
(03.07.09 06:22 AM)
Dustin & Jessie said:
CONGRATULATIONS!! WE know you ROCK! We think you are ADORABLE. Really, Justin? Shaved steps in your eyebrows, why don't I remember that or am I just blocking it out? You are a FUN couple, keep on keeping each other laughing!
(03.07.09 11:17 AM)
Courtney Craver said:
Congrats! How fun!
(03.07.09 05:40 PM)
Augusta said:
You guys rock! :}
(03.07.09 07:28 PM)
Hanssie Trainor said:
Sign me up for that workshop! Congrats you guys. Couldn't of happened to nicer more talented people. (Love the yellow jeans!)
(03.08.09 10:03 PM)
jesi haack said:
congratulations! So COOL! AND....i love bon iver!
(03.09.09 01:34 PM)
Brittany Sattel said:
I'm WAY in for a Lyon-Style Workshop!! :) And I heart dark chocolate too. :)
(03.09.09 02:50 PM)
Sundee said:
You guys make me sick how cute you are!
(03.09.09 09:22 PM)
Ryel j said:
Woot Woot!! You guys rock :). And the bow tie... Amazing!
(03.09.09 10:10 PM)
cornel said:
I love your pictures...such a great emotion...and fun...and real life
(03.10.09 04:57 AM)
kate said:
haha congrats! I had fun reading :] and you are definitely my twin...forever 21 and H&M to the grave. and yes, in a perfect world, anthropologie.
(03.14.09 04:07 PM)
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02.10.09
We have been getting so many comments and emails from other fellow photographers who are curious to how we get "the look" we get, so we've decided to post some before and afters with some action recipes from the coolest action sets out there from the TOTALLY RAD ACTIONS!
If you haven't purchased these actions to enhance your digital images we HIGHLY recommend getting them! I think the reason why we love them so much is because they allow us to get sort of a vintage film look without loosing the quality of our colors and resolution. They also allow us to combine as many actions we want to get "the look" we are trying to go for.
The following two Before-and-After's where created using both Totally Rad Actions! andTRA2 - THE REVENGE.
*Before-and-After set #1Â recipe for color(I also just realize that the After is on the left and should be on the right, oops! You'll get the idea anyhow):
1. Yin/yang (painted in desired areas of dodge and burn)
2. Bullet Tooth (opacity to 25%)
3. Get Faded (opacity to 40%)
4. Warm it up Kris! (opacity to 20%)
5. Boutwell Magic Glasses
*Before-and-After set #2 recipe for black and white:
1. Desaturate image prior to starting recipe
2. contrast (opacity to 50%)
3. Yin/Yang (painted in desired areas of dodge and burn)
4. Detroit (opacity to 50%)
5. Grainstorm
6. Boutwell Magic Glasses
Stevie said:
Beautiful images!! Thanks so much for sharing. I love posts like these!!
(02.10.09 12:42 PM)
Michelle Moore said:
LOVE your recipes!!! Make a cookbook!! :) Hehe....although your images look pretty killer before-hand too!
(02.10.09 12:44 PM)
Blair Van Bussel said:
Love it!I really need to get with the program and pick these up! I have just been trying to figure out if I should start with #1 or #2.... hummmm.....
(02.10.09 12:46 PM)
John Sharpe Photography said:
I've been stalking for long enough. Just wanted to drop a quick comment about how much I enjoy looking at your photos. Great job and keep up the fantastic work!
(02.10.09 01:30 PM)
Macy said:
Amelia - I love it when you do these posts. Thank you. TRA was one of the first purchases I made and I just love them. I've done a bunch of variations on your B&W recipe and the prints turn out so well. You and Justin are rock stars.
(02.10.09 01:38 PM)
Ashley Rose said:
Wow Amelia you are wonderful for sharing some of your image goodness :) its always appreciated! Love love love your work ; )
(02.10.09 01:55 PM)
lisa webb said:
I'm a blog stalker too, raves from the ellsworth's sent me your way. I love posts like these! thanks so much for sharing! It's so interesting to hear what people are doing to thier images. Your work is so inspiring!
(02.10.09 03:18 PM)
Tiona said:
First, let me say that I love your work! Your images are so inspiring. Thanks so much for sharing your color and bw recipes!!
(02.10.09 03:58 PM)
Anonymous said:
Thanks so much for sharing. Your images are amazing! Thanks for inspiring us all.
(02.10.09 06:55 PM)
Kerry Moynagh said:
Thank you for being so generous with this info -- love your images and knowing a little of the tricks of the trade!
(02.10.09 07:07 PM)
Ale said:
Thanks! I've been trying to figure out your post-pro for a while now because I think that even when you use the same actions than others you do it in a very original way, so thank you! I hope you keep sharing!! Thanks THanks!
(02.11.09 06:09 AM)
Whitney said:
Thank you, THANK YOU!
(02.11.09 11:10 PM)
Catherine said:
Thanks so much for this! I do have these actions and I am going to try this out right away!
What do you do with your other images that are so vivid?
:)
(02.19.09 05:14 PM)
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01.28.09
For a while now I've been meaning to post some fun photos of my family that we've taken over the course of the last three months. Now that there are so many different entries that I SHOULD have done I decided to group them all together into one.
I know that I need to be better about posting photos and events right after they actually happen. I think it would make my life a whole lot easier instead of waiting like I have now. Oh well, can't magically go back to the past, so here is my family, lately!
Zion National Park, November 2008
Huh?! What's that you say?!
Both Justin and I agree that these next two photos aren't the best of us, but here they are regardless!
We do like these next two ones though...it's all about the self timer!
Justin decided to do a mini photo shoot with me.
Had to show off the fab mustache!
St. George, November 2008
Las Vegas at M&M World, November 2008
Idyllwild with the Kaiser family, November 2008
Love, LOVE, LOOOOVVE the next two sets of photos of my boys!
This one makes me hunch over and laugh hysterically! Hudson, "Mom, take a photo of my scared face!"
More trees.
Disneyland, December 2008
I think I'm going to make a Vision Art Book out of all of these!
Ryel j said:
What a fun recap. I love the shots of you and Justin... so fresh. I have to say though your boys are the cutest ever!!
(01.29.09 12:27 AM)
Bobby Earle said:
You guys are making me want kids like 5 minutes ago! Definitely makes me excited about taking the plunge with the missus :)
Bobby
(01.29.09 01:10 AM)
erika verginelli said:
these are simply amazing! you're such a gorgeous family! love the PP in all of them!
(01.29.09 04:41 AM)
john waire said:
you have a beautiful family amelia. your kids are gonna smile & laugh at these...big time...when they're adults :)
kudos!
(01.29.09 05:05 AM)
Debbie S said:
Beautiful pics!
(01.29.09 05:31 AM)
bobbi said:
EVERY single one of these is perfect. I flipping adore your family!!!!!!!
(01.29.09 05:55 AM)
nicole green said:
you guys are such a cute family!! :) i love that your kids sport paul frank gear too. i looove me some paul frank!
(01.29.09 06:14 AM)
Kristin Mizo said:
You're family is so cute. I wish I was better at taking pictures of my own family. You inspire me to do it more.
(01.29.09 06:40 AM)
Jamie Delaine said:
HOW CUTE is your family? I love those self-timer shots of you and Justin. Perfect.
(01.29.09 06:44 AM)
Amber Ulmer said:
I just adore this post! You guys are too much fun! Diggin the stache on Justin!
Your kiddos are priceless! We have our first lil girl due in just 8 weeks and can't wait to venture into parenthood!
xo
(01.29.09 07:00 AM)
Kristy R. said:
You’ve been blogged!
http://www.custominvitationlady.com/2009/01/im-blogger-with-great-attitudegratitude.html
(01.29.09 08:29 AM)
Meg said:
You guys rock- can't wait to have babies so I can take awesome photos of them. ;)
(01.29.09 08:47 AM)
Mariel Mendoza Sim said:
I absolutely love all your work! And your family is adorable!
(01.29.09 08:54 AM)
jac said:
oh my! i just love you guys! the boys are soooo adorable and amelia...you look hot!!...you're not too bad either justin ;)
(01.29.09 09:11 AM)
gretchen k. said:
You have the cutest fam! My fav is the b&w of you and Hudson in the snuggle-hug! =)
(01.29.09 09:11 AM)
Michelle Moore said:
Love these ALL! You guys are the cutest family EVERRRRRrrrr!
(01.29.09 09:32 AM)
Cinde Huston said:
cute little family-amily you got there!! great pics as always :)
(01.29.09 10:36 AM)
Michelle Ellis said:
Wonderful! I love seeing people's families. You should do a vision art book!
FABULOUS!
(01.29.09 11:17 AM)
Ashley said:
These are so precious!!! I love the ones of you with your boys. So freakin adorable!
(01.29.09 11:32 AM)
jesse @our labor of love said:
you guys are ridiculously cute...all of you. my little guy has that same plaid shirt. i love that company.
(01.29.09 01:04 PM)
denise bovee said:
oh dear! Theres no denying the cute jean in your family! and I have to agree with Jaclyn, Amelia you look Hot!! :)
(01.29.09 01:21 PM)
Ann said:
omg! WHERE did you get that hoodie that your older son is wearing!? the one with the monster teeth around the hood? i have GOT to get that for my nephews!!!
(01.29.09 03:16 PM)
Courtney Ortiz said:
I have to say, I love the images of your family more than any wedding or e-session that you could post. So much more feeling goes into photos of our own family!
All my best!
(01.29.09 05:46 PM)
angie+matt said:
I love that one of Hudson and you at the cabin! SOOO Cute! Like everyone of these should be up in your house!
(01.29.09 05:56 PM)
Augusta said:
You are amazing! I love all these photos! You really put your heart into them. And how lucky to have a husband who is just as awesome! Keep shooting. Please! :)
(01.29.09 08:01 PM)
Sarah S/C said:
Such precious memories! I love the photographs at M & M World. It must be every child's paradise =)
(01.30.09 08:09 AM)
Francis said:
i love your creativity and various perspectives... thanks for inspiring. :)
(01.30.09 10:10 AM)
cristen + w. scott chester said:
wow!!! your family looks fantastic, lately! your boys are sooooo adorable, seriously! and the shots of both of you are smokin' hot, too! gotta love the self timer!
(01.30.09 11:41 AM)
Nat said:
I LOOOOOOOOVE the B&W pic of Sloan and Hudson sitting together. That is to die for!!!!!
(01.30.09 03:58 PM)
Yuka photo art said:
I love these photos of your beautiful family!!!!!!!!!! Wish you a lot of love and happiness!!!
(01.30.09 05:42 PM)
Stacey Sargent said:
I know you have probably been asked this and answered this a million times: but what camera do you use? and what lenses? you are the most amazing photographer i have ever seen!
(01.31.09 03:36 PM)
Jennica said:
Wow, you are all adorable together! You can definetly see the love between all of you & the fun! That has to be the BEST mustache I've ever seen, and I LOVE his glasses! :D Plaid rocks! You are awesome. :)
(01.31.09 07:03 PM)
Lyndzee said:
Whoooaaa, I LOVE Hudson's scared face. HILARIOUS!! Your family is seriously adorable. The last shot of Sloan is to die for.
(01.31.09 10:33 PM)
ann Baker said:
no really where is the hoodie from ;)
(02.01.09 07:56 PM)
Rebekah Westover said:
You are a babelicious babe!!! I met your cousin Sam Schultz the other day at David Osmond's house. Crazy small world eh?
(02.01.09 08:47 PM)
Dad said:
What a beautiful family. We love you all sooooo much.
(02.03.09 04:45 PM)
Paco and Betty said:
Amellia! You are so stinkin PRETTY! I love your work you guys! Keep rockin it!
(02.05.09 07:20 PM)
Anonymous said:
Wow, such a beautiful family!
(02.12.09 12:04 PM)
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01.21.09
After the entry I posted last month about my dad and his ALS disease and the auction that I ran in order to raise funds to help with his medical expenses and buy a handicap friendly van I had such an amazing response. I especially had a ton of individuals who weren't able to bid on the auction, but wanted to donate funds. Many were even asking if there was a PayPal account set up where they could quickly donate and at the time we only had a bank account where funds could be deposited. Well, we quickly remedied that and now we do actually have a PayPal account where individuals can make donations. Here is the information:
For PayPal Users who want to send Money for Ken's Van via PayPal:
1. In PayPal use this e-mail address to Send money:van4ken@maxom2020.com
2. When Making Payment, select "Services/Other", then 'Continue'
3. Before "Sending" the funds, Scroll to the bottom and using the "E-Mail to Recipient"
Option, send your Full Name and Postal Address for our Records
4. ***Important***Print out Your PayPal Receipt for your Records
I leave you with some funny faces of my dad:). Thank you to all that have donated so far, every little bit helps and please know that we are forever grateful.
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01.15.09
My wonderful husband Justin left last night to spend a week up in Utah to attend the Sundance Film Festival. He stopped by in Salt Lake City to say hello to our good wedding and portrait- photog friend Justin Hackworth. Justin H. also got a few quick shots of my man while he was there, I took these images from Justin Hackworth's blog. I love them! Thanks Justin H. for making my day!
Justin Hackworth said:
The only thing that sucked about Justin coming by today is that you weren't with him. I'm looking forward to seeing you at WPPI.
(01.15.09 05:11 PM)
ROG said:
umm...big-A, Justin's my handsome man! If you wanna settle this like a couple of hood rats, that's fine by me. Meet me out in front of pedro's market of fine wines and spirits on your birthday and we'll see who's man he is. P.S. I'm going up to utah this week too and we're gonna spoon.
(01.15.09 10:38 PM)
Rachel Lindley said:
I really enjoy all the amazing shots you post of Justin... it shows your complete adoration! He looks kinda crazy in the second one... makes me giggle.. too cute!
(01.16.09 08:11 PM)
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