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10.02.09
My absolute favorite time of the year is FALL! I try with all my might and will power to hold off on bringing my fall/halloween decor out until after the 1st of October. I was so excited this morning when I realized that today would be the perfect day to break it all out. Here in Southern California, the only sign of fall we really get is dry Santa Ana winds, but I LOVE it. The "Santa Anas", as my sister Nicole and I would call it (we got that from watching the movie The Holiday), remind me of happy times, homemade soup, and an urge to get into my kitchen to bake! I remember being a little girl and my parents would open up all of the windows and doors to let the Santa Anas blow right through our house (happy sighhhhhhhh....)
Anyway, here are some of my fall decorations, have a good weekend everybody!
nicole deanne said:
I LOVE it! I am so jealous.... I need to bring fall into my life. Too bad last night was a total flop for halloween decorations. I am inspired and going to whip up some decorations TODAY! Love you sister!
"The Santa Ana's"
(10.02.09 03:59 PM)
jac said:
so cute! and jasper wears that captain america shirt all the time!!!
(10.02.09 04:26 PM)
Jane Hasty said:
Too cute! I like the last decoration the best! ;)
(10.02.09 04:31 PM)
Amber said:
Your a cute mom Amelia! Your boys are so lucky! And that last picture of sloan kills me! He is too grown up.
(10.02.09 07:52 PM)
Regina said:
I LOVE FALL, we live in Michigan and it's the best. The pumkin patches, the warm cider, apple cinnamon donuts, the decor. Ah! I wish it lasted for 6 months. Love your decor. Happy Fall to you too.
(10.03.09 07:59 AM)
Corissa said:
How beautiful! Fall is just wonderful!
(10.03.09 09:33 AM)
jen berry said:
besides all the obvious decorations that = rad. i love the photos on your mantle. Gorgeous.
(10.03.09 10:44 AM)
Alexandra said:
I love fall too :) And here in England it gets BEAUTIFUL! I love your decorations and the photos above the fireplace - really pretty :) enjoy the season!
(10.03.09 01:07 PM)
francis said:
WOW-Great blogsite!!!!!!!!! I really enjoyed the pictures- thanks for brightening my day ! Francis http://www.geothermalquestions.net
(10.03.09 05:24 PM)
Jenny Duffy said:
I've got those same lights on my mantle! Love em and love your images! Yay! Fall!!!!!
(10.04.09 08:47 AM)
Becka @Studio222 Photography said:
I can't wait to have kids! I saw all these ADORABLE decorations at the store the other day and knew if I put them up in the house Nate would be like... "what the hell?" ;) At least if I had kids I'd have an excuse for it!
(10.05.09 01:19 PM)
Cathy said:
Sigh.... I LOVE fall!!! And I am so excited that it is finally here! Thanks for the inspiration...I'm definitely going to have to go out and get some cute fall & halloween decorations for my own house. :)
(10.05.09 07:11 PM)
Ryel said:
I love your decorations for Fall!!
(10.06.09 10:36 AM)
Danielle said:
Yea Fall!! Ooooo I love the family portrait with the son is the air!!! So fun!
(10.06.09 10:37 AM)
imthiaz houseman said:
oh, this post makes me so happy! can't wait to decorate my house this weekend!
(10.07.09 03:17 PM)
Erin S. said:
I love Fall too... and the "Santa Anas!"
I enjoyed your post. ;)
(10.08.09 10:13 AM)
Bethany Vieth said:
Q: I love that tall frame in the middle... Would you mind sharing what the dimensions of that photo is? Actually they all seem "taller" than normal... :-)
(10.08.09 10:40 AM)
amelialyon said:
Bethany, The sizes of frames on our fireplace are full frame (no cropping) so all of the images are true to size. The big one is 20x30, the one to the left is 16x24 and the one on the right is the only one cropped at a 5x7.
(10.08.09 11:35 AM)
Chris said:
I love the big photo on the mantel!
(10.08.09 12:44 PM)
rosaura said:
i so love your decorations and your spirit and your style. i love the photos on the mantle. the middle one is just so amazing. who took that one? happy fall!
(10.09.09 10:55 AM)
MOM said:
Oh my goodness - Yes Fall is in the air and you have a great display of decor - I love it! And Especially love seeing my cute grandson Sloan in this last picture!!!! Jusst looking at him makes me smile!!!!!
Love MOM - "MAGGA"
(10.14.09 01:26 PM)
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10.01.09
Lara + Tim's wedding was glamorous with an English nautical twist! Okay...I admit it, I'm trying too hard to describe their awesome wedding day because the usual "awesome" just doesn't do it justice! Lara + Tim's wedding perfectly followed the feel of their engagement session with a by-the-sea-sailing theme. This was just right for them because Lara + Tim both have a passion for the ocean and sailing. They were married on August 22nd at the Trinity Baptist Church in Santa Monica (recognize this church, Father of the Bride was shot at this same church!) and had a sweet reception that followed at The California Yacht Club in Marina Del Rey.
Don't go yet, click here for their online slideshow! Thank you, thank you to Lara + Tim for letting us be a part of your wedding day!!! We enjoyed every minute!
Heather Brown said:
Love love the ring shot... Amazing to say the least!! Awesome cant describe your photography either!!
(10.01.09 05:41 PM)
Glenda said:
Oh my Amelia... honey you just absolutely rocked this wedding! That stained glass shot is so gorgeous I almost cried! Everyone of these are just amazing - bravo!!
(10.01.09 06:06 PM)
stikman said:
your favorite is also my favorite, even before I saw it was your fav! haha
Great series here. Another job well done. They should be super stoked.
(10.01.09 06:08 PM)
jenny haas said:
your work always inspires me! I think I'm in love with you..haha
(10.01.09 06:41 PM)
Allison Davis said:
Totally rocked it is right! LOVE that stain glass photo! It is just stunning! Amazing work. :)
(10.02.09 07:40 AM)
shannon said:
so gorgeous!! these are just amazing. her dress is awesome!! you captured this wedding perfectly!
(10.02.09 09:22 AM)
Angel said:
These are So Beautiful! Her dress is AMAZING! Thats my favorite Wedding Dress I have ever seen!
(10.02.09 12:25 PM)
yan palmer said:
you better watch it, a girl could get used to these daily posts of incredible! holy taledo. how much could i pay you to let me second for you? the favorite shot of the day, agreed, agreed, it blew my mind, but also, those two of the bride and groom where she's leaning on the perfect touch of yellow and they look so confidently in love? sheesh.
(10.02.09 12:40 PM)
megan welker said:
ahhhh love it!! the one where theyre at the dock and he has his chin on her shoulder! another wonderfully photographed wedding :)
(10.02.09 01:13 PM)
anda said:
That is THE ring shot of awesomeness! I love all the black and whites as well ... grainy goodness.
(10.02.09 02:46 PM)
amelialyon said:
LOL! I'm trying to blog more! I'll definitely keep you in mind if I am ever in need of a second shooter:)
(10.02.09 03:09 PM)
Lizzy Peterson said:
I love this wedding! I think it is one of my favorite that you have done. But I am sure I've said that before :) You are simply amazing!
(10.02.09 10:37 PM)
Lucy, AL, Chloe & Bump said:
Stunning - just amazing x
(10.03.09 12:53 AM)
Becky said:
Wow! That picture of the bride in front of the stained glass window is perfection! Beautiful work!!!
(10.03.09 06:18 AM)
kristen hollly said:
Yum, loving this! Love the textures and tones, and her DRESS! Hello love!
(10.05.09 07:53 PM)
brandelyn said:
where have you been hiding? or rather, where have I been hiding? love love love your work. :)
(10.07.09 01:34 PM)
rosaura said:
i can't stop looking at your blog. awesome sauce x 1000! the bride in front of the stained glass just totally stopped me in my tracks! wow! what lens did you use there? 35mm? love you guys!
(10.09.09 11:15 AM)
Rhonda said:
Absolutely stunning. These pics really capture the day - some are funny, some are touching, but they're all BEAUTIFUL!
(10.12.09 03:39 PM)
Wollongong Wedding Photography said:
Just Love Your Work And You Found The Satisfaction On It...
(10.14.09 12:37 AM)
kathryn said:
These are absolutely beautiful!!!!
This is the church where my brother got married!!!! As well as some good friends of ours. You did a much better job photographing this wedding than the jerk of a photographer they had!
(10.15.09 04:00 PM)
Jan Rooney said:
Wow, Lara....what amazing photos. They truly are gorgeous. You and Tim look like movie stars!!!! Very classy....What a fun time we had!!!! Blessings to you two....
Love, Jan
(10.26.09 07:10 PM)
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09.30.09
Alicia + Joey: full of life, character, and color! I already expected their wedding to be just this after the few hours we spent with them while shooting their engagement session. August 21st was an awesome day for a wedding, and it just so happened that it was the only day in the middle of the summer that it rained in San Diego. The old saying of "rain means good luck on your wedding day" must be true because Alicia + Joey are two of a kind!
My favorite shot of the day!
Second favorite shot of the day!
After the official ceremony took place at the LDS San Diego Temple, Alicia + Joey had a ring ceremony at the reception venue.
My favorite shot of the day!
I think this image perfectly displays Joey and his awesome personality, he had me giggling all day long:)
Second favorite shot of the day!
After the official ceremony took place at the LDS San Diego Temple, Alicia + Joey had a ring ceremony at the reception venue.
Happy marriage to Alicia + Joey, so excited for you both! Be sure to check out their slideshow! Also last, but certainly not least, a huge thank you to Jason + Emily of Roger Ruth Photography for helping me out that day!
megan welker said:
your second fav is my faav for sure!! and love the ring shot with the peacock feather :) woop woop another fabulous wedding amelia!
(09.30.09 11:22 PM)
brooke bowland said:
love the personality that you were able to capture. stunning work as always...
(10.01.09 12:38 AM)
Bobby Earle said:
Good freaking lord! These last two weddings... Freaky naughty good.
Bobby
(10.01.09 02:17 AM)
Anna said:
Lovin' all the shots in this set! Your bride & groom are soooo sassy :D Thanks fr sharing
(10.01.09 09:04 AM)
chelsey said:
I love the color of the bridesmaids dresses. Looks like they had a serious party!
(10.01.09 10:02 AM)
Mel said:
I LOVE the fairytale feel that is present in the images in front of the temple...remindes me of a castle! Beautiful job as always~
(10.01.09 01:43 PM)
Jenny said:
The wedding party shot in front of that church is AWESOME ! I love it that you bring out the clouds and the church, but not overpower the people.
(10.01.09 05:26 PM)
Rochelle (aussie) said:
Awesome Awesome Awesome and again Awesome! Loved the ring shot nice one!
(10.04.09 10:51 PM)
Lyndzee of EP said:
I love all of the colors and the bouquet was definitely amazing. You know me and feathers,,,, they make me happy,, and so do your pictures!!
(10.06.09 05:28 PM)
09.23.09
You saw their engagement session, now experience the wedding of Danah + Ahmad. The lovely couple was married on August 15th at The Ritz Carlton in Laguna Niguel. If we had only two words to describe this wedding it would be "simply classic". With white as their only wedding color, Danah's simple white dress, and Ahmad's classic black suit, it was truly a breath of fresh air. Danah's dress will definitely go down as one of the top ten wedding dresses we've ever laid eyes on, and Ahmad's black suit was bold and timeless!
As with all of our clients, we feel super blessed to have been a part of such an amazing experience and moment in time. Congratulations to Danah + Ahmad! Click here for their online slideshow!
John Edgar said:
They say you're the best in the industry for a reason.. these images are the reason. I genuinely never stop being amazed and awed by the art that you produce. If I ever get married, I hope you'll be there.
(09.23.09 11:54 PM)
bobbi said:
You're incredible Amelia&Justin... INCREDIBLE! And your clients.... GORGEOUS!!!! DOUBLE WHAMMY!
(09.24.09 05:14 AM)
Chad Zellner said:
If this post were a sandwich I would order 5 of them and eat as much as I could and save the rest for a snack later. Awesome =)
(09.24.09 07:12 AM)
Emily Faulknor said:
Gorgeous! Wow, wow, wow, you nail it every time. I love that window shot with both of them. Always fresh and creative. Great job!
(09.24.09 08:25 AM)
rachel darley said:
everything about the photos and what they've captured have taken my breath away. Simply gorgeous!!!!!!!!!
(09.24.09 09:01 AM)
Michele B said:
I'm in love with the shot of the two of them under the chandelier. This post is mind melting!
(09.24.09 09:34 AM)
will parris said:
Love it! the stair shots of them (all of them :D), the ring shot & the first dance shot are classic!
(09.24.09 05:33 PM)
Char Baiz said:
these are amazing photos! Where did you learn how to use light in such amazing ways?
(09.24.09 05:53 PM)
Austin said:
What a beautiful wedding! So inspired by the moments you capture! Classic! Stylish!
Hope you guys are doing well! Let's get some grub sometime!
(09.25.09 09:59 AM)
nancy said:
wowzers! these two are unfairly gorgeous and the wedding is stunningly classic! you had me drooling with every image! I love the ones in front of the window and on the stairs!
(09.25.09 03:37 PM)
angie said:
I love the reception details. They are a perfect couple in everyway! I LOVE your getting ready shots, they always make me feel happy:)
(09.26.09 08:13 AM)
Jeff Thompson said:
I LOVE your second favorite shot of the day!! Definitely my favorite!
(09.26.09 09:13 AM)
sally said:
fabulous, elegant and timeless work. bravo.
(09.27.09 05:03 AM)
Chelsey said:
Love her hair so much. Awesome pics!
(09.27.09 06:59 PM)
Lisa Gilbert said:
SO lovely. I adore the tones, very elegant and warm. I'm sure you've made this bride and groom very very happy.
(09.29.09 05:26 AM)
Irene Frankhouse said:
What an amazing wedding, and you captured it so beautifully!
(09.29.09 11:25 AM)
Ryel said:
The lighting makes this wedding look vintage i love it! Very unique and great style!
(09.29.09 06:01 PM)
Danielle said:
Beauuutiful work! I love the couple shots! I also love how you shot the rings connecting with the cake! Brilliant!
(09.29.09 06:02 PM)
The Memory Journalists said:
So gorgeous I can hardly stand it! Amazing work! What a lovely couple. I can see the love. Very moving.
(09.30.09 04:08 PM)
stephanie said:
I am just in awe of this wedding! I feel blessed to come across a wedding that has WOWed me! Im still shopping around for a planner and I think I finally found them Kary H events. Plus the dress and wedding singer ..please can I have the info!! THANKS!
(10.02.09 02:45 PM)
amelialyon said:
Stephanie, thanks for your sweet compliment! I believe that Kary from Kary H. Events would have all of that info. Best of luck to you!!
(10.02.09 03:05 PM)
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09.22.09
Whew! Has it really been a week since we blogged last?! We've got to step up our game and we intend to BRING IT, especially since we've been shooting like mad! Let us start things off with this handsome couple named Danah + Ahmad. So glad that they hired us to capture their engagement session and wedding day. We shot their engagement session literally three days before they tied the knot, so stay tuned because their wedding is next on the list. Danah + Ahmad make a sweet couple and when I say sweet, I really mean it, our experience with them has been nothing but that! So excited to feature them here on the blog:
Danah + Ahmad's wedding to follow very shortly!
Jenny said:
I love your use of light, it looks so natural and makes the photo 100% better !
(09.22.09 11:40 PM)
Michelle Moore said:
GAH-OR-GEOUS! It's been far far too long without an Amelia post. This makes me happy :)
(09.23.09 12:03 AM)
brooke bowland said:
hello shoes. yumma. these are beautiful...your work always blows my mind.
(09.23.09 12:22 AM)
kyle said:
Is she wearing Herve Leger? Or is that a knock off? either way, I LOVE her outfit. And the photos of course, always the photos, but that's a given :)
(09.23.09 12:37 AM)
Kayleen T. said:
Love the gold tones in your pp-ing, it totally goes with their purple clothes and her gold shoes which I LOVE!
(09.23.09 01:00 AM)
Bianca Valentim said:
I'm in love with all the images, colors and poses.
You guys are awesome!
(09.23.09 05:31 AM)
yan palmer said:
i
just
love
your
eye.
everything you do just has that "other" factor that makes it a cut above the rest.
(09.23.09 07:33 AM)
Jeramy said:
I totally love that last shot--beautiful. So excited to see you and assist you this weekend!!!
(09.23.09 08:36 AM)
Jason Roger said:
Loved Danah and Ahmad, and once again you blew my mind with your awesome photography skills!!
(09.23.09 11:01 AM)
Angel said:
These are really beautiful! I love the colors! I love coming to your blog! Your stuff is always brilliant!
(09.23.09 01:06 PM)
Christopher Wren said:
I love your "take" on this spot. Your style is so unique and yet consistent from shoot to shoot. I shot the same location (China Cove, right?) and I blogged it here: http://blog.christopherwrenphoto.com/?p=845. Amazing work guys!
(09.25.09 07:49 AM)
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