the best of 2009

Sunday, January 3, 2010

Happy New Year, friends!

And what a wonderful photography filled year this past year was. In 2009 I shot in bitter cold winds, puffy clouds, sweltering heat, pouring down rain, sleet, snow and sunny California bliss. I photographed old friends, made new friends, and had my very first blonde bride. I had countless conversations with strangers on airplanes, some of which offered me half their dinner or exchanged names to become Facebook friends later. I pinned boutonnieres, bustled dresses, even held a dress for a bride so she could pee! Haha. I attended the Lyon Shop, photographed dozens of lovely families, and turned 21 years old. In total, I photographed weddings in 8 different states this year! I don't know about you but I think that's CRAZY awesome. Wow. Thank you, dear clients, so much for giving me that opportunity. I got to see so much of the U.S. that I never even dreamed I'd get to see, especially in just one year. So, thank you for the bottom of my heart. Also, a huge thank you to all the photographers who second shot for me this year. You guys are the best!

Here are some of my favorite photos from this year. If you look closely you will see some from my New Year's Eve wedding that I haven't posted yet!




































































To all my future clients of 2010, I can't wait to photograph you!

Much love,
Lydia

13 comments:

jona said...

Beautiful. All of them.

artistellie said...

i love how each of these captures not just the outside, but the inside as well. i adore all the distance shots. simply phantasmagorical. <3

Jennifer Arnett said...

Beautiful!

Alexandra said...

These are amazing! Congratulations on an amazing 2009! I'm jealous!

I'm Kristen said...

I love your pictures.

Cheryl Lynn said...

I love the pictures!

colemansinlove said...

love these, lydia :)
what a year of beautiful pictures. can't wait to see what all you come up with next!

Anonymous said...

Lyd, Oh my, how will you ever outdo this amazing year? Simply stunning! I feel like I attended every union and I really only witnessed two firsthand. Ha! Keep it up girl!

Sarah Patch said...

Love these :) It was so fun to see all your best photos from '09! You have such great super-wide shots. I also especially love the b&w one with all the bubbles. Can't wait to see more photos from Kate & Josh's wedding!

Ashley Brynn said...

you're so darn good.

Liz Plum said...

LOVE THEM

Sarah Beth said...

Your work is absolutely perfect!
I found you through Flickr...

Lindsey Charlton said...

What beautiful photos, and such happy times!
I finally finished my wedding scrapbook after a year of having my photos. I'm so thankful that you could be a part of our day; I couldn't have asked for a better photographer!