Who and what is Lyon Photography? It is the evolution of an idea that presented itself in Normal, Illinois in 1975, after working successfully as a photojournalist and rock photographer for 3 years - a dream to open a studio on College Avenue. My father had the wisdom to advise me that perhaps it might be best to pursue other venues as I continue to develop my skill and marketing of my art.
Fast foward to the year 2000 - and the studio was born. Again, in a loft-like studio situation in Sunnycrest Mall 45 miles away in Urbana, Illinois - the parrallels were amazing. Eight years later my daughter Jennifer has joined me as a partner in the business, we moved down to a former State Senator's office and our formal studio was born. We are located in Sunnycrest Center on the main floor of the mall, at 1717 Philo Road Suite 27 in Urbana, IL 61801.
We specialize in engagement, wedding, family, maternity and newborn portraiture. I know some of you have heard of photographers who don't like weddings .... we simply don't understand that - how can someone love being with people, especially as families come together to celebrate the union of two soul mates? We truly enjoy being part of that special day, and capturing the memories and images of your families and friends as your life together begins.
We are members of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA), Digital Wedding Forum (DWF), Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) and local Better Business Bureau. Our family home is within 2 miles of the studio, so we are local artists contributing to the betterment of the Champaign Urbana area.
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