zac + crystal | married | cedar falls wedding photographer

i realized that i never got around to blogging a wedding i shot last summer! it happened one day before detasseling started, and in between changing blogs, so there never was an ideal time for that. today, however, is ideal, because it is Zac and Crystal's 6 month anniversary! :) congratulations on your first married six months, you two!
this was my first "big" wedding (although it was really pretty small!) Zac & Crystal spent their day surrounded by the people they hold closest, and you could truly tell it. everything went smoothly (no bridezillas here!) and it was such a wonderful, hot day full of love.i mention it was hot? i just looked up the local weather for july 16th, 2011...and the high was 90! it was the kind of weather puts beads of sweat on your back the second you walk outdoors. however, the entire wedding party were troopers and let me sneak a few photos out & about town!
Zac & Crystal, thank you for allowing me the honor of photographing your wedding! blessings to you both on many more years of married life!























love always,amelia renee:)

cassie | model

cassie contacted me when she needed some new shots for a modeling competition she's doing in the next week! we had a blast enjoying the warm (well, warm for January!) weather & late afternoon sunshine. i'll be sure to post the links for voting next week on my facebook page, and i'm sure she'd love it if you all vote for her;)


















love always,amelia renee:)

a look backwards in time | 2011 review

2011 has been a wonderful year for me!
and i'm saying that because of you all who have supported me, encouraged me, let me photograph you, and learn along with and from you. so, thank you! i am endlessly grateful to my clients and everyone else who has walked through 2011 with me. it has been a year of learning (so much learning!), growing, and piece by piece....discovering more of who i am as a photographer and person.
may you all have a safe & fun end to your year, and i'll see you all on the other side! :)
this lovely family is moving to Spain in the next few months! so thankful I was able to capture their family this spring:)



(my first wedding! :) thanks so much to Rachel for second shooting!)

...and my first full-length wedding! such an honor to be a part of this special day.

my internship with Jessica Shae (alongside the lovely Julie Kay, pictured above)...such a growing experience for me. I adore the large state of Texas...and the large hearts of those who live there. :)

the Day family are some dear friends. this was literally a last minute shoot, and one of my favorites!





naomi. one word: precious!

and with that began the outpouring of high school seniors! i was thrilled to photograph Connor!

one of the families that have supported me so much. we had a perfect evening shooting their family photos!

ian! oh yeah, he made all-state this year...again;) i have such talented clients!

sweet Katie! keep your eyes peeled for more of her soon.

i adored this engagement session. seriously. engaged or just in love couples, call me up!

a sweetie of a 5 month old.

Hannah! if you don't remember her...she loves horses...and is super tall;)

Miss Olivia! a gorgeous senior girl, both inside and out. adore her:)

Gwen....another all-stater! this time on viola. WOOHOO!

Clarissa & Sara...two peas in a pod.

Bree! the final senior for this year. :)

thank you all again. for reading my blog, commenting (i'd like to see more of those in the next year, hint hint,) liking my page, asking me to photograph your wonderful selves, and being so encouraging to me! hats off you you all:)although 2011 is a closing door, 2012 is an opening one, and i'm ready to see what is next!

love always,amelia renee:)