Amanda & Mitch | 2012 Wedding | Cedar Falls, IA Wedding Photographer

For better or worse, till death do us part
I'll love you with every beat of my heart I Swear— John Michael Montgomery Amanda and Mitch. Mitch and Amanda. For as long as I've known them (or at least as far back as I remember!) their names have been inseparable. And finally, just a few weeks ago, their names became permanently linked, for the rest of their lives! It was a day that not only they, but both families and many good friends had anticipated for a long time. When it finally turned from "someday" to "today"—it couldn't have been more perfect! Amanda worked so hard, planning all sorts of lovely details to make their wedding day come together in the theme of fall, and I have to say, it was perfect! From the handmade boutonnières to the bridemaids' bouquets to the reception decorations, everything was beautiful & "fall-ish!" I hope you enjoy a small peek inside my favorite fall wedding! ;D

Amanda had such a fun bunch of ladies to accompany her on her day! I definitely made the most of it. ;)
ceremony time: finally! Mitch's eyes were locked on his bride...
and Amanda just glowed!
love this moment between Amanda and her sister Annie. Right after signing the certificate of marriage...it's sinking in!
close your eyes! here comes the kiss! ;D MARRIED! I love that they chose to have bubbles as their getaway favor!
we snuck up to the campus where they fell in love to grab some portraits (my favorite part of the wedding day!)


fav.or.ite! I love how much they love each other. I think they're kiiinda happy to be married, too. :D





reception time! Annie gave a sweet speech & it choked Amanda up a lil' bit. Awww! I love sister moments.






Amanda and Mitch, thank you. You two deserve the best in life & that includes love...and I think you both are perfect for each other! I'm so excited to watch your love continue to grow & blossom over the years!  Love Always, Amelia Renee:)

Jeff & Judy | Married Love

Many of you most likely do not recognize the two smiling faces below, but I know them very, very well. They're the first faces I recognized, the ones I am able to read in two seconds & know if everything is right or not, and typically the last ones I see every night. These two lovebirds are my parents, and today they celebrate 24 years of marriage! They're amazing people. I wish that each & every one of you reading this could have the chance to know them. They are full of wisdom and knowledge and love.  Although there are days where I would have told you "my parents are dumb! they don't understand! what do they know about being a teenager?!"...they aren't. They're actually really, really smart. ;)

I mean, obviously. They had me for their daughter, & firstborn at that! I think that's the smartest move they've made yet! ;D
My college friends are always commenting on how sweet my parents are. It's really true! But I haven't always appreciated them like I should. However, living at home post-highschool was probably one of the best choices I could have made. Because of the past 2.5 years, I have gotten to know my parents so much better, seen more of their daily lives, watched them grow deeper in their faith, and become more comfortable in sharing my personal life with them.

In return, they've continued to show me love & grace. They forgive when I am wrong, when I act out, or don't wash the dishes. My dad puts up with my cuddles & pokes, and my mom is always there to listen & give advice.  They're wonderful, really.

[oh hai, puppies! these are our slobber-machines, Rho & Chi.]

Dad & Mom, thank you for everything you've done for our family & continue to do! You've been nothing but an amazing testament to Christ's love for His church through your marriage, and your willingness to serve is something I'm still learning. I love you both so much! love always, Amelia Renee:)

Fall Fun! | Mini-Sessions

Fall has arrived in all it's glory, full of gorgeous leaves, crisp weather, and pumpkin flavored drinks. To celebrate one of my favorite months, I'm sooo extremely excited to announce my Fall Mini-Sessions!

Shoot me an email {ameliareneephoto [at] gmail.com} or give me a call {319.830.3152} if you want to set a session up!

Love Always,

Amelia Renee:)

Katie | 2013 Senior Portraits | Cedar Falls, IA Senior Photographer

Katie emailed me a few weeks ago inquiring about getting some senior portraits taken, and I was so thrilled to get to know her through the process! She's a super sweetheart, and we had fun visiting random spots in Cedar Falls in the gorgeous late-summer sunlight. When I found out that she's a super big book-lover (like me!) I just knew we had to include some...and I'm so glad we did! Katie, thanks so much for letting me drag you to some sketch areas ;) and surviving random flying sticks at my car with me! It was most definitely an adventure, and I hope you had as much fun as I did!










love always, Amelia Renee:)

just a lil' update...

I've got lots of gorgeous people to show off via photographs...soon, very soon! but this week holds some great educational things ahead for me, like tests and school assignments.;)
so I'll share just a few little peeks through the peephole to tide you over until I get back on my blogging feet.




love always, amelia renee:)

Kristen | 2013 Senior Portraits | Cedar Falls, IA Senior Portrait Photographer

the best thing a client can give you is their trust. when they trust you as a person & an artist, AMAZING THINGS HAPPEN! Kristen's senior session is photographic proof of that. in one of our emails, she told me, "I seriously don't want my pictures to look like the average cookie-cutter senior pictures everyone else has." whelp. no pressure there;) but if i had to throw my two cents of thoughts in (and trust me, i have thoughts!) i'd say that Kristen rocked her shoot, and we got crazy & created art. art that i'm proud to call mine, and hers, and now to share with y'all. i hope you enjoy viewing it as much as we enjoyed creating it!




















holyyyyy molyyy. girl, i want this one hanging on your wall! gorgeous!













leave Kristen some love in the comments below!
love always,amelia renee:)