Operation: Love Reunited {Portland Family Photographer}

Way back in 2003 my amazing husband and I were married. We married at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs in a church made of cinderblock (seriously). The day we were married the war started overseas. A few days later my husband (and so many others) were deployed. He was gone for 14 months total (easiest first year of marriage ever- no fighting!). I was (and still am) so proud of him and what he did. It wasn't the only time he was deployed but it was definitely the longest.

I definitely have a soft spot in my heart for any service people and their families and have always wanted to offer some type of support. Last year I decided to get involved in Operation: Love Reunited. Through OpLove, military families can find photographers who offer free photo sessions (and other products or discounts) and they are able to get a photoshoot before, during or after a deployment. Deployments are scary and I know pictures are a small thing but something that helps any service person make it through all those days without their families.

Here are some pictures of the OpLove sessions I've done this year. These first two sessions were done the day after Thanksgiving and it was pouring! These families were such troopers!

I met this last family downtown in April. We had much better weather!

A huge thank you to these amazing and strong families. These little kids have true heroes to look up to and they are in my prayers every day.

Obligatory disclaimer: The photographs and other content of this publication do not constitute or imply any endorsement or recommendation by the Department of Defense.

To book a session with Lindsey, please email lindsey@lindseylyonsphotography.com.

Congratulations! {Portland Maternity Photographer}

I'm so excited for this lovely family (and our good friends) to have a new little girl! It feels so good knowing that I get to surround my own son with people and families like this one.

Congratulations on baby Halle! We cannot wait to meet her!

To book a session with Lindsey, please email lindsey@lindseylyonsphotography.com.

Red| i heart faces {Portland Children's Photographer}

A few weeks ago the family and I packed it up for a few days in San Antonio. It was the best to be back in Ben's home town. While Oregon is definitely the place for me, I do really miss Texas. I was made to live there- even if only for a short time.

While in San Antonio I participated in a fabulous workshop. There will be so much more coming on that and our trip, but for now here's a peek at one of the shots I took during said workshop. This was such a fun concept shoot!

Concept shoots are a really fun way to get across the message and style you are going for in your photography session. A concept shoot takes much more planning and decision making on both the part of the photographer (that's me!) and the client (you?). If you are interested in learning more or are interested in your own concept shoot I'd love to work with you!

Stay tuned for more Texas pictures and more concept shoots coming very soon!

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To book a session with Lindsey, please email lindsey@lindseylyonsphotography.com.

Senior Model Jane {Portland Senior Photographer}

I'm the youngest of three girls. I was lucky to have two older sisters who were always so nice to me, included me and never made fun of me (ha). I have loved having my younger cousins live nearby as it gives me a chance to repay all the love I received from my sisters.

Really, I love my cousins like they are my sisters and was so excited that my cousin, Jane, agreed to be a senior model this year. She is not only adorable but a great role model to her friends and family.

Jane is an athlete. She is an incredible swimmer and kicks butt at the butterfly.

Not only does she work hard in the pool but she studies all the time (right, Jane?). She is everyone's favorite babysitter and is involved in her church.

We had so much fun on our shoot. We got makeovers (Jane, not me) and walked around downtown. I'm sure Jane (and my lovely assistant for the day, Nicole) think I'm SO old but I love hanging out with them. Jane was cracking us up trying to perfect her fierce face.

Thanks Jane for being an awesome senior model. You are the best cousin and I will miss you when you head to college in 2012!

If you know Jane be sure to find her to get info on having your senior pictures done with Lindsey Lyons Photography!

To book a session with Lindsey, please email lindsey@lindseylyonsphotography.com.

Sweet Baby Lincoln {Beaverton Baby Photographer}

I've been badgering my sister for weeks to let me take pictures of my adorable nephew. He's the third child (as am I) and I figure he deserves something special that no one else has. That would be lots of pictures! A boy will appreciate that, right?

He is just the sweetest, most mellow baby. My sister brought him to my house and we just whipped through this mini session in about 15 minutes. He was a doll the whole time. He kind of makes me want another one of my own. Kind of.

To book a session with Lindsey, please email lindsey@lindseylyonsphotography.com.

1.5 {Lake Oswego Children's Photographer}

Two things I love:

1. Photographing returning clients

2. Photographing adorable toddling boys

Mr. K and I have quite a history. This was our 4th session together (check him out here, here and here) and I think he had a lot of fun. He has certainly turned into quite the fast mover and his mom, dad and I had a big job chasing him around and keeping him out of mud! He loved seeing ducks, dogs and water a lot more than he loved seeing my camera. He is really one of the happiest little boys. I've never once seen him do so much as whimper in all the sessions we've had.

Can't wait for date number 5!

To book a session with Lindsey, please email lindsey@lindseylyonsphotography.com.

Senior Model Megan {Portland Senior Photographer}

This past Friday was really the most gorgeous day in months. I'm not sure how Megan and I got so lucky but it was so much fun to be outdoors for a change!

As a senior model, Megan started her shoot by getting her hair done at the amazing Magnum Opus. Once every hair was in place we hiked on up to Blush Beauty Bar where Megan got the perfect makeover. Doesn't she look fabulous?

Megan will be a senior next year so we headed out for her first session downtown and on the waterfront (all senior models get 2 full sessions- one now and another this summer or fall).

I chose Megan to be a senior model because she is a great girl all around. She is involved in her school (she plays basketball and does link crew). She is also involved in Young Life and does tons of volunteering.

Megan is a beautiful girl both inside and out. I had so much fun with her and can't wait for our next session this summer. If you know Megan be sure to find her and ask about her senior pictures.

Are you interested in becoming a senior model for Lindsey Lyons Photography? There are still a few spots open so email me right away!

To book a session with Lindsey, please email lindsey@lindseylyonsphotography.com.

Oh Boy {Tigard Newborn Photographer}

The thing I love most about newborn sessions is the love on the faces of new parents. They may be spending hours with a screaming newborn, not getting any sleep and entertaining countless guests, but new parents always seem bright eyed and so incredibly happy.

These two new parents were definitely no exception. This little boy is so lucky to have such loving parents. Look at their expressions! Such pure love for that little boy. He was hard not to love and I enjoyed every second with him! Is his hair not the cutest?

To book a session with Lindsey, please email lindsey@lindseylyonsphotography.com.

1 {Lake Oswego Children's Photographer}

Not only was little T celebrating his first birthday at our session (back in January- yes I'm horrible) but I was celebrating my first year of business. T was my first real client and newborn back in 2010. It's crazy to see how much he has grown over the year. He's kind of like a little visual reminder of how much I've grown as well. I was lucky enough to get to photograph him 3 times this past year and I'm pretty sure he got more adorable each time! Happy (belated) Birthday! Thanks for being such a champ when it was freezing (seriously)!

To book a session with Lindsey, please email lindsey@lindseylyonsphotography.com.

New Year| New Baby {Portland Newborn Photographer}

Once again I am way behind on my blogging. This cute little man was born way back in early January. Check out how adorable he is (his parents aren't so bad looking either).

To book a session with Lindsey, please email lindsey@lindseylyonsphotography.com.