Announcing…a WEBSITE for Amelia Renee Photography! | Cedar Falls & Ames, IA Photographer

I am so so so excited to be sharing this with you today! A website has been in my dreams and plans for a few years, but until the past few months, it wasn't able to be a reality. I'd written out ideas on scraps of papers during lectures and doodle pretend logos instead of doing homework—but there was no real way for me to get there. At least, not without shelling out the big bucks, and I wasn't at a point to do that.

I heard about squarespace a while back, and last semester I realized that I was eligible to get a student discount for my first year with the company. That got a few wheels turning! Over winter break, I was able to take time to sit down and start designing my website…after a an extended trial and an all-afternoon stint last weekend, I am so thrilled to share my new place with you!

But hey, when you build a new house, you give your friends a tour. So how about a tour of my new website—just for you?! :)

The first thing you should see is the front page—it's clean and bright, 

and has one of my favorite photos from a recent wedding on it!

My about page is twofold—and I love that about it! Visitors can read a little about who I am if they want, or scroll on down to the investment section. That describes my heart behind photography as an investment, and some pricing information. (Everyone's favorite section, right? ;)

Here we have the galleries—one for Love (weddings & engagements), and one for Portraits.

I might add another gallery for family photos down the road!

I finally have a contact page with a form that's easy and fun to fill out! You all have no idea how much I've been wanting one of these!!! Bonus, I created a painting last semester and have included it in a few of my headers because I feel that the colors and style sums up my vision for my brand.

I also have a blog section up, and plan to start using that soon! So, adios, sweet blogger blog. You've served me well for the past 3 years, but it's time for something new. 

It would be so much fun if you head over to my new website and check it out for yourself. :) My goal is that viewers and potential clients will feel like they know me, just from looking at those pages and reading through both this & my new blog. 

(And if you find anything that is confusing, please let me know!) 

Love Always,

Amelia Renee

Thompson Family | Ames Family Portrait Photographer | Ada Hayden

I don't remember the taste
of sweet strawberry summertime
completely grey
without you in it
the world just wasn't the same
I Know What the World was Like || Alli Rogers

Last fall, I got a sweet surprise when the Thompsons emailed me and asked if I was available to do their family photos. I was even more delighted when they asked for updated family photos this fall! To me, family portraits should happen more often—especially with growing kiddos. Last year, baby Ben was just a month or so old. This year, he's all grown up at 1 and cooing and smiling to get any attention he can away from his older sisters! Which, by the way, are two of the sweetest girls in the Ames area. ;)




















If you live in the Ames or Cedar Falls areas, I'd love to talk with you about updating your family photos! No time is better than now…especially since pricing will be going up at the end of the year. [Spoiler: that also means new and fun things ahead!] Email ameliareneephoto (at) gmail.com :)

Love always,

Amelia

Nelson Family | Jacksonville Beach Family Mini-Session

I've known the Nelson's before most- if not all!- of their kiddos were born.  Back in the days of learning about photography, I took Toby's 4 year old photos…look how time has flown! It was a fun adventure to head to the beach with this family of five, and run around in the sand for a short while before a TORRENTIAL downfall! Maybe someday we'll actually get in a full family session;)

If you're looking for some family photos in the Ames or Cedar-Loo, Iowa areas, look no further! I would love to play with your family & do something you enjoy while capturing memories to keep for a lifetime. Shoot me an email to talk about openings & details!

Love Always, 

Amelia Renee :)

ISU College Mini-Sessions || 7 Sweet Gals || Ames, IA Photographer

Sometimes, God surprises you with the best things ever. Isn't He such a wonderful Father like that?! Not even a week ago, I met Annette in a dining center on campus.  We started talking about our love for Turkey, Jesus, and our lives.  When I told her that I was a photographer, she mentioned she and a group of friends had been thinking of getting some photos taken.  Fast forward to Friday afternoon—the first gorgeous day after a week full of cold rain, and I was so blessed to have each of these gals in front of my camera!  It's no secret that each one is beautiful—inside and out—and is living out her life with joy.  I loved the chance to be behind the lens again, and to bless these gals with some photos that they'll hopefully treasure for the years to come!

Love Always,

Amelia Renee:)

Weekend-ing || Ledges State Park || Ames, IA Photographer

sometimes, one of your best friends comes to visit for the weekend, and consequentially, all responsibilities are put on hold while time stops and instead you breathe in the vitamin D that your body has lacked for so long. 

windows down in the car, petting strangers' dogs and "parkour!"-ing off of trees work magic to shed the skin of winter from your soul. beautiful creations basking in the beauty of creation—these are snapshots of life. 

Audrey | Anytime Portraits | Ames Portrait Photographer

the sun is shining down
i'm looking all around
and this is just so beautiful
this is just so beautiful || jenny & tyler

 

This gal is full of love and life. These photos are proof of that—it was a freeeezing day in the middle of February and she still let me chase the sunlight for twenty minutes, even though she couldn't move her fingers for at least that long afterwards! Audrey is my roommate this year & one of the greatest parts of this adventure called college is living with her. She's got big dreams and ideas for her future, and I have no doubts that they'll be answered in amazing ways! 

Audrey | Anytime Portraits | Ames, Iowa Portrait Photographer

Life is more fun with a roommate that blesses your socks off everyday. Audrey exudes love & it shows.

More coming soon.