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Welcome!

One part artsy, two parts eclectic, a little bit of west coast, and a dash of southern belle. That’s me, Amelia!  For the last few years I've been lucky enough to build Amelia Strauss Photography, which was wonderful in every way,  However, new adventures were on the horizon, bringing new dreams and goals.  The result was a collaboration with Graham, my ultimate partner in crime, that launched a new studio: Bound By.  Check out our new venture by visiting our website, and check out what our partnership has accomplished with bold vision and raw passion for our art.  Get ready to to be inspired, fall in love, and dream again...  

This blog is really but a small glimpse into my life - all of the beauty and adventure and drama.  At least that's my desire for this space.  Soon...very soon. 

However you ended up here, welcome friend.

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AMY + BEN - MARRIED | SOME DIGITAL FAVES

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Some quick faves we pulled to share our beloved Amy and Ben. SO much film coming soon!  To check out their stunning destination engagement shoot from late fall in Austin, Texas - click HERE!

Congrats you too!  We have so enjoyed you guys and adore you completely.

All of our love, A + G

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Ruthie Douglas - That top one is INSANE. I LOVE.

Anonymous - These are some of my favorite wedding shots so far!

Fan - I really like these images.

UNDERNEATH THE HOUSTONIAN HOTEL | BOUND BY - PERSONAL

Just the beginning of an onslaught of personal images G and I have shot of each other the last couple of weeks - for fun…

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REBECCA + LOUIS - DIGITALS AT RANDOM | NASHVILLE DESTINATION WEDDING | BOUND BY

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Just a few random digital files from our lovely destination wedding in Nashville last weekend for Bound By.

Rebecca and Louis, you guys are complete bliss.  Congrats y’all!

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Ruthie Douglas - Dang. Gotta love that last one!

KIM + ROB - MARRIED | DESTINATION WEDDING | SOME DIGITAL FAVES

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Some quick favorites from this past weekend in Alabama.  Kim and Rob, we adore you both and are so honored to have been a part of your day!  Congratulations and all the best!

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ERIN + BRIAN - DIGITAL PREVIEW | NEW ORLEANS WEDDING | BOUND BY

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Some random faves we pulled for a quick preview of digital images from last weekend!  Loving it…

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Carmen - These photos are stunning. And so is she.

Brandy Gomez-Dupless - OMG!!! Erin looks STUNNING!!! So GLAMXURIOUS just like she envisioned. Erin was an easy canvas to paint that I was honored that she selected me for this special day in her life. Ladies, your work is amazing luv how you capture their wedding day; very modern and timeless. Would luv to showcase your work on my blog. Thanks for sharing!!!

MALIBU | ENGAGEMENT | BOUND BY

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I’m so obsessed with this girl - good grief.  She’s an old soul, an open heart, a tender spirit.  LOVE this couple together.  Yep.  I’m a fan for sure.  You two are the perfect fit…

And as for Natalie, when you find yourself in the midst of a fast friendship, obviously placed in your life with purpose - what more could a girl ask for?  We just sort of jumped right in, and I’m so very thankful.  Not only because she taught me how to use FaceTime on my new iPhone (which admittedly is hysterical and fabulous), but because true friends - especially in THIS town - can be incredibly hard to come by.

So, moving on, take a quick look at a snippet from the session, and meet the lovely couple!  Here are a few favorites we pulled at random from Natalie and Ben’s recent engagement session in Malibu, California:

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Photography by Bound By

Natalie Eprem - Brilliant. Your work is just brilliant.

Ruthie Douglas - I ADORE that peach dress....Not to mention the rock pictures. gorgoeus....as always!

MOJO | EDITORIAL + ENTERTAINMENT SHOOT | LOS ANGELES | BOUND BY

We’re excited to post the entire storyboard from this shoot very soon!  In the meantime…here’s some Mojo for your soul…

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Shoot by Bound By : Gallery can be seen HERE.

Katie Ross - OMG!!! I'm about to cry! Amelia and Graham,this is unbelievable! And to my cousin, you're stunning!