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08.21.09
Maria + Alvin were married on August 1st. We had such a fun weekend at their wedding in San Francisco. Not only was it an awesome wedding, but Justin and I were celebrating our 7 year anniversary the very next day! Maria + Alvin's wedding was a perfect excuse to get away to one of our favorite cities, be a part of a wedding, and remember how important marriage is!
Congratulations to Maria + Alvin for tying the knot, we loved coming all the way to San Francisco to be a part of your fabulous wedding day! Check out more photos by clicking here to see their slideshow.
Alej Keigan said:
Gorgeous! And now I want a cookie.
(08.21.09 08:57 AM)
anda said:
the photo of you on the trolley is gorgeous! love the ring shot a ton, and also, you guys make me want to do my wedding all over again and have it captured so amazingly as this. you give people awesome memories!! too bad i just discovered wedding photography blogs 5 months ago, haha.
(08.21.09 09:02 AM)
Geoffrey Lang said:
Lovin the Cookie/Ring Sandwich.
(08.21.09 09:09 AM)
Chad Hansen said:
Wow. Amazing work. These are beautiful.
(08.21.09 09:12 AM)
Braedon said:
I love the blurred shot getting out of the trolly and that T/S shot in front of the pillars. Everything's rad. Good work guys.
(08.21.09 09:33 AM)
Austin said:
Wow wow wow you guys laid down the hammer on SF! What a stylish couple and wedding and photographers to match. These images are seriously sicker than swine flu!
Something about the groomsmen shot in the alley is so badass! Also the dance shot on the left above the cookies is my fave! That thing belongs on a wall for sure!
(08.21.09 09:43 AM)
Diana Rush said:
Amazingly awesome!!! My fav has to be the one of the brides shoes with the groom in the background holding the bouquet! You always bring such an interesting and new perspective to each wedding! I just love your style!
(08.21.09 10:14 AM)
yan palmer said:
i just love the look you guys have crafted for yourselves. i know this won't come out right, but its sort of a harsh, realistic beauty. perfect combo of light and shadow. keep these posts coming, i love looking at your work.
(08.21.09 10:30 AM)
Marissa Rodriguez said:
GORGEOUS! Happy late anniversary! :) Love the shots in the trolley!!! and that ring shot is so cute!
(08.21.09 10:52 AM)
Emily Faulknor said:
Amelia, you are one of my inspirations. Your stuff is so awesome, creative and fresh. I love this wedding shoot, I love every single photo!
(08.21.09 01:05 PM)
Toni said:
Love the Palace of Fine Arts shots,they look very dramatic! Any idea who the florist was on this wedding? My husband thinks it was Birch...
(08.21.09 01:45 PM)
jackie wonders said:
HOLEE. MOLEE. You guys get better and better and better. LOVED everything :) When's the next workshop??!!!
(08.21.09 01:51 PM)
Kayleen T. said:
i so smiled when I saw a new blog post from you guys in my rss feed and smiled even more after I looked at the pictures, beautiful as always, love your lighting!
(08.21.09 02:38 PM)
Ashley Smith said:
Wow! I'm blown away. These photos are fantastic!
(08.21.09 04:43 PM)
Drew Van Horn said:
What a great collection! These are all awesome. You guys couldn't have captured that wedding any better! Awesome as usual!
(08.21.09 08:34 PM)
Angel said:
What a beautiful wedding! These photographs are awesome! I love all the little details you thought to photogaph! Well done!
(08.21.09 10:44 PM)
Megan Welker said:
you rocked another one guys!! i love coming to your blog! you are such an inspiration! the trolley photos were so much fun, but I must say that ring sandwich sure is making me yearn for some sweets :)
(08.22.09 01:57 AM)
Brady Puryear said:
Freakin Epic!!!
(08.22.09 11:47 PM)
dean ray said:
WoW u've gotta' love fotogs;~) hard 4 me 2 pick just one, awsome shoot!!!!!!! the ring shot is off of the hook. love the bw'zzzzzzz tooooa!!!!! "A MOMENT n TIME" james dean
(08.23.09 07:41 AM)
Yuka photo art said:
Just breathtaking.....
(08.23.09 10:21 PM)
Rochelle (aussie) said:
AWESOME, Love how you caught that grandma kiss!!! I'm wondering if you would share info on which are your 'go to' lenses? Cheers.
(08.24.09 04:37 AM)
Sarah @ BecomingSarah.com said:
What lovely photographs! Congratulations to the newlyweds!!
(08.24.09 02:34 PM)
jonathan said:
love the one with the groom half in the shadow.
(08.24.09 08:52 PM)
Deborah Brandon said:
such a stunning collection of beautiful bridal moments - SOOOO romantic - i totally agree with your comment on how important marriage is !!! wish we'd had amazing photographers capture our special day - the rings in the cookie is SO fabulous :)
(08.24.09 10:01 PM)
Nicole Glenn said:
The ring shot is delicious! The moment you captured with her grandmother is priceless. Thanks for the continued inspiration, you guys rock!
(08.24.09 10:45 PM)
jesi haack weddings said:
love the trolley, love the san fran, love the photogs! Stunning images, as usual!
(08.25.09 09:15 AM)
melissa said:
OMG Amelia! Your work is simply AMAZING! I just love all that you do! You are such an inspiration. Keep up the great work!
(08.26.09 06:22 AM)
Lisa Trent said:
i Love your work. What lens did you primarily use on this wedding? They are all spectacular.
(08.26.09 03:21 PM)
Mese Ugapo said:
You make anyone look like supermodels! True skill displayed by true artists.
(08.26.09 06:37 PM)
Leigh said:
sweet! shots!
(08.27.09 08:08 AM)
pixie sticks said:
the wedding pictures are lovely, but your hair! it always looks amazing. How do you do that cute thing with clipping your hair back like that?? it's perfect.
(08.27.09 11:07 AM)
gaurav khanna said:
great work...love it
(08.27.09 08:02 PM)
Brooke Powell said:
You are just so classy. Love your work
(08.29.09 11:08 AM)
John Johnston said:
Sheer awesomeness. Really love these. both the images and your processing.
(08.30.09 04:49 AM)
Maya Laurent said:
The shot with her and grandmother is so touching!!!!
(08.30.09 07:38 AM)
Kayla said:
These are smokin' hot! Love the locations!
(09.18.09 04:47 PM)
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08.18.09
This last month we've been featured twice, and we even made the cover of Destination I Do Magazine!
Here's our cover shot (remember Jenn + Will?):
We feel super blessed to have had such sweet opportunities and are honored to have our work among so many other great artists in the wedding industry!
Becky McArthur said:
Awesome! Congrats you guys. You deserve every bit!
(08.18.09 05:44 PM)
Kisha of Sahara Blue said:
congratulations! that is definitely something to be super proud and excited about!
(08.18.09 05:48 PM)
Kerry said:
I just adore that photo of the couple with his grandparents -- such a great moment!
(08.18.09 05:54 PM)
amy said:
wow! congratulations!!! polish off the spot in your vault. i'd keep a pristine copy forever. so very cool. cute pic of you too.
(08.18.09 06:19 PM)
Kayleen T. said:
Congrats! What a dream come true! You guys sooo deserve all the press!
(08.18.09 07:51 PM)
Molly said:
beautiful you guys!! congratulations!!!!! :) Sorry we missed you at the bonfire last night, thanks for the invite!
(08.18.09 08:23 PM)
mary said:
Congratulations you two! This is all very well deserved and its so exciting to see your images popping up everywhere in print! Rock on!
(08.19.09 12:16 AM)
Debbie S said:
That's awesome! I love your pics and follow your blog religiously. In fact, I just ordered my first DSLR, Canon Rebel XSi. I know it is a beginner model, but I am a beginner. :) You inspire me! Thanks!
(08.19.09 07:02 AM)
jenn king said:
don't forget, more of your photos are on page 202 in southern california bride!! you totally deserve this!! you are talented beyond measure!!
(08.19.09 05:14 PM)
MOM said:
Hey cute girl and fabulous son in law - You guys are awesome and a lot of FUN TOO! Of course you would be in and ON the front of these magazines - I know how famous you are. WE ARE SOOOOO PROUD OF ALL THE TALENT YOU BOTH HAVE!!! LOVE YOU SO MUCH - MOM AND DAD STIDHAM
(08.19.09 05:44 PM)
acip said:
awesome!
congrats!
(08.20.09 10:42 AM)
Laura Eastes said:
Congrats! Erin + Jeremiah's wedding was fabulous. I love the table shoot over looking the water!
(08.24.09 08:13 AM)
CReid said:
You all are too funny!!! I won't count on you to put a smile on my face. Keep inspiring us photogs!!!!
Regards,
Carl
(08.25.09 07:47 PM)
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08.15.09
Here's a little eye candy from yesterday's wedding, can't wait to blog the rest!!!
Now off to wedding #2 of the weekend at The Ritz Carlton in Laguna Niguel. Have a fantastic weekend everybody!
nate said:
BOOM!
(08.15.09 10:20 AM)
Margi said:
"From Here to Eternity"
(08.15.09 10:39 AM)
Amber said:
Wow! Amelia, this is amazing! How do you do it?! I am so stoked, I can't wait for more!!
(08.15.09 12:02 PM)
jenberry said:
you scare me with your awesomeness. can it get any better than this. Amazing
(08.15.09 12:14 PM)
ChristanP Photography said:
This is totally one that should be printed on canvas and put up on display! Awesome, romantic feel to it!
(08.15.09 02:08 PM)
Benny Ek said:
Beautiful Shot Amelia! It was great shooting with you & your husband on Friday. You took an average day down at the beach and made it stunning in this shot. Nice!
(08.17.09 03:02 PM)
Brooke Ogilvie said:
Are you kidding me! You are amazing! I wish I could just come spend a day with you and watch you do this! Awesome work!
(08.17.09 05:57 PM)
Anda said:
Whoa man whoa! That is so gorgeously surreal. Great job; can't wait for the rest!!
(08.18.09 10:31 AM)
Paco and Betty said:
Absolutely cannot wait to see more! You are such and inspiration to us. - Whitney
(08.18.09 04:28 PM)
marydougherty said:
love it! this is a beautiful mix of surreal reality.. if that makes sense
(08.18.09 08:09 PM)
Aaron Soares said:
awesome photo! love the dramatic sky and the veil in the wind
(08.19.09 08:49 AM)
Anonymous said:
Amelia, this is AMAZING!! I am in complete suspense to see the rest! :) it was so fun working with you and Justin this weekend! You guys are just as cool as I knew you would be. Can't wait to do it again!
(08.19.09 09:01 AM)
Karen Brown (mother of the bride) said:
This picture is totally amazing!!!! I can't wait to see the rest. You are so talented and so much fun to work with. Our family loves you!
(08.21.09 11:15 PM)
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08.12.09
Little "Lex", as they call him, was an absolute delight to photograph. I had never met Lex before, but he definitely reminded me of my own Hudson. I felt like someone had given me a chance to step back in time and spend the afternoon with Hudson as a two year old, it was fun!
Aunt Chany said:
You are an amazing talent!! I haven't seen my cute nephew in over a year and seeing such beautiful pics of him made my day! If we get to Cali anytime soon- we have to get you to take our family photos! Lex you are the cutest thing ever- love you :)
(08.12.09 05:50 PM)
amy said:
amazing! he looks so much like Hudson. that must have been fun for you. adorable pictures!
(08.12.09 06:27 PM)
SHAWN said:
Awesome job!!
(08.12.09 06:54 PM)
ale said:
I love how you capture childrens emotions, wether they are your own or not, you always manage to capture them as how they are, playfull. You always manage to makes your photos look so natural.
(08.12.09 07:04 PM)
bobbi said:
When I first clicked I thought it WAS Hudson! SO DANG CUTE! You're fantastic, btw :)
(08.12.09 07:38 PM)
Jordan Boesch said:
Ok, so HOW did you get a 2-year-old to hold still?! My oldest is just about to turn 2 and won't hold still when I try to get pics of him for anything! All his pictures look like he's drunk because he moves his head, lol. This little guy is so cute, and yeah, I totally thought he was Hudson!
(08.12.09 08:58 PM)
Morgan Trinker said:
So, so, so super cute! You captured his little personality beautifully... and it is pretty crazy the resemblance to your own little one! Lovely work, as always. :)
(08.12.09 09:22 PM)
Meredith said:
what a cutie.
(08.13.09 06:00 AM)
amanda reynolds said:
what an absolute cutie pie!!!! That last shot melts in my mouth :)
(08.13.09 07:02 AM)
Jenna Jameson said:
What a doll! I just LOVE your favorite shot. My favorite too!
(08.13.09 08:17 AM)
Nathalie said:
I just LOVE these captures, the personalitiy in these shots just jumps right out and grabs you! Beautiful stuff.
(08.13.09 08:30 AM)
Doreen said:
Amy - These are amazing! I love Lex's many faces and you captured them perfectly. I love you guys!! - Doreen (Jill's Mom)
(08.13.09 12:11 PM)
Marissa Rodriguez said:
So cute! Your favorite and the one after are my favorites too! :) Love your style!
(08.13.09 04:19 PM)
Amber said:
I just love these! He definatly looks like he could be Hudson himself!
(08.15.09 12:04 PM)
Kate said:
the most adorable little boy ever!
(08.15.09 05:45 PM)
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08.05.09
Since we were out of town for so long, we tried our best to keep up with everything, but with all of the crazy events over the past month our blogging habits have slowed down and I am DETERMINED to get back to blogging twice a week again. So here's a second entry for the week, and maybe if you're all lucky:) we'll get a third post up before the week is over!
Introducing Molly + John! We shot their engagement session in Long Beach near the Aquarium. I've been excited about posting this session because it really displays a wide array of natural lit images (minus my favorite shot of the day shot with off camera flash). Plus, these photos show Molly + John's personality so well, they were and are great together, especially for our camera!
Wedding soon to follow in October!
Lori Anderson said:
Beautiful photos! A tilt-shift, some flare, and a lighthouse = good times!
(08.05.09 03:05 PM)
rich m said:
Wow - these are so gorgeous - I'm jealous of your skills AND of the couple who gets to be in these shots...so, so pretty :)
(08.05.09 03:38 PM)
Lindsey Joy said:
This couple really looks rad in front of your camera!! I'm lovin' all the lens flare & your b&w recipe for this session. This HAS to be a sign in book for the wedding!!! BEAUTIFUL!
(08.05.09 04:05 PM)
Kara Wieler said:
These are fabulous. Love the light. My fav is the first lighthouse pic, fantastic!
(08.05.09 09:44 PM)
Candice {The Beautiful Mess} said:
exquisite. the color is SO rich and the chemistry between the couple is fantastic! great work lyon fam!
(08.06.09 05:48 AM)
Melissa Gartner said:
Love this post! Lots of colors, the green dress rocks and not to mention awesome light!!
(08.06.09 09:42 AM)
Jacob said:
these are great. i've been looking at your photos a lot lately and i cant get over how amazing the skin tones are. how the heck do you do that?
(08.09.09 05:13 PM)
alec vanderboom said:
awesome awesome shots. way to make good use of the harbor.
(08.10.09 12:45 PM)
Deborah Brandon said:
lush light / fabulous flare - love the moments captured - sooooooooooooo romantic - your skills are amazing :)
(08.10.09 09:38 PM)
Feuza said:
Wow- I get so inspired by your work, I can stare at these for hours.
(08.13.09 12:12 PM)
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