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02.24.09
After a fun filled crazy week we spent in Las Vegas at the WPPI Convention (photos to come soon!) we've been playing a crazy game of catch up, so we plan to be blogging quite a bit this week!
To start our week off we went with Virginia + John's engagement. This sweet couple had hired us almost two years ago, so we were definitely looking forward to seeing them again after such a long time. We shot the session in Fullerton at one of the local high school football stadiums. The weather was questionable as it had rained all the way up until we started to shoot, but we ended up LOVING the conditions and the clouds were unreal!
On a side not, if you like Virginia's hair and make-up, the credit goes to Nicole DeAnne, the amazing brains behind the beauty!
Wedding to come in June of this year!
Emily Quinton said:
AMAZING!!! Your almost favourite of the day is my fave! Love it.
Splendid :-)
(02.24.09 02:08 AM)
serena said:
these are freakin' amazing!!
(02.24.09 02:35 AM)
jerry yooners said:
dyaaaam gina! i was gettin' a lil tired with my e-shoots but this sess just kicked my ass into inspiration mode! adlkfjasldfjas;ldfkj!!!!
(02.24.09 03:16 AM)
Austin Curtis said:
the last one is the bomb track! so soo good!
(02.24.09 03:16 AM)
josh solar said:
What beautiful shots! The one on of them laying on the steps is my fav.
(02.24.09 03:57 AM)
ninjaken said:
awesome engagementrama images!
(02.24.09 04:52 AM)
john waire said:
looks like the weather provided the perfect lighting for this session. this is a hot one for sure. great job! STOP being so damn good!!!
(02.24.09 05:06 AM)
Debbie S said:
The steps picture is really cool. What a lovely couple!
(02.24.09 05:16 AM)
Preston said:
Great, great, great...as usual!
(02.24.09 05:46 AM)
carrie@urbanbaby said:
i LOVE these, those first four,and the last one...unbelievable!
(02.24.09 06:10 AM)
Daniel said:
Gettin the sexy on with the 4th shot. Love it.
(02.24.09 06:14 AM)
nate said:
you guys killed it!!! AWESOME SESSION!!!
(02.24.09 06:19 AM)
jeffrey Woods said:
Hey guys nice to catch up at Vegas wish it could of been longer. Maybe next time on our trip to So-Cal this summer. I LOVE this last image great shot and executed very nicely (way to see things differently). See you soon
jw
(02.24.09 06:23 AM)
Emily Beaty said:
What a cool session! I love these... that last one is seriously awesome!
(02.24.09 06:30 AM)
Toni said:
Beautiful! Did you blend two exposures on the last shot to get the water on the lens effect? It's fabulous! You two are so unbelievably talented... it's so easy for us to brag about you!
(02.24.09 06:34 AM)
Matt Dorroh said:
So awesome, I love em'!
(02.24.09 06:41 AM)
Em Reichert Torhorst said:
Dude, what a cute couple. Love your location. As usual ... keep rockin' it! Em
(02.24.09 06:47 AM)
Stevie said:
Beautiful Beautiful!! I LOVE that one by the fence that was shot from straight above. And Virginia's dress is soo cute!
(02.24.09 07:33 AM)
Kayla said:
WOW!!! These are amazing! I love all the unique angles!
(02.24.09 07:38 AM)
Jason Row said:
As always, beyond awesome!
(02.24.09 07:41 AM)
Jamie Delaine said:
Gorgeous as always! That last one is neat with the rain (?) all around!
(02.24.09 07:50 AM)
Yuka photo art said:
The pics are just gorgeous! Beautiful composition and lines!
(02.24.09 08:07 AM)
Trisha said:
AHH! that last shot is soo cool!
(02.24.09 08:10 AM)
Simone said:
Wow! I have to come out of de-lurking to tell you that these pictures are amazing. Who would have thought you could get such stunning, romantic photos from a football stadium?
You guys rocked it!
(02.24.09 08:42 AM)
bobbi said:
How are you amazing every time you go out and shoot? Me... I'm only amazing 1 in 5 times. :) Seriously, you so freeeeeeking rock.
(02.24.09 08:50 AM)
Alyssa Lang said:
Loooooove the second shot!
(02.24.09 08:56 AM)
Amanda Rae said:
These are amazing! I'm such a huge fan of your work. I briefly met you guys at the b school party in Vegas, it was so nice meeting you!
(02.24.09 09:12 AM)
Brittany Sattel said:
Beautiful! As usual. :) Thanks for giving me something to look forward to on my blog roll!!
~ Britt
(02.24.09 09:21 AM)
Lindsey Joy said:
A.MA.ZING, WOW!! I love how moody these images are, way to work it out!!!
(02.24.09 09:22 AM)
Michele B said:
I love the reflection shot, but they were all awesome! Ann as usual, Nicole did an awesome job!
(02.24.09 09:29 AM)
Becka Knight (Studio222 Photography) said:
So fun! Love these!
(02.24.09 09:30 AM)
angie + matt said:
Luv! the first one:) Love this location too, brings back fond memories;)
(02.24.09 09:38 AM)
Christie Mumm said:
these are all BEAUtiful, but the last one, the reflection shot, rox my world, big time! Your awesome!
(02.24.09 10:15 AM)
ohana photographers - david & kimi said:
yummy yum yummy guys as always!!!
(02.24.09 10:27 AM)
Michelle Moore said:
I looooove these. The clouds set a great mood! That reflection shot is off the hook!!
(02.24.09 11:31 AM)
sarah rhoads said:
wow. that last shot is SICK! i LOVE when photos really make you step back and think about what is going on. this one did exactly that. very interesting! love it!
(02.24.09 11:32 AM)
Paige Green said:
oh my gosh!!! Virginia was my best friend in Jr. High!!!!! that is soooo awesome that she booked you guys.
(02.24.09 11:36 AM)
Linda Good-Hart said:
I love this session. Great feeling, great viewpoints great execution. BTW, Nicole you rock the hair and makeup always!!!
(02.24.09 12:03 PM)
Augusta said:
I love your close ups! And this is a really great location. Looking forward to more this week! :)
(02.24.09 12:03 PM)
Sarah Smith Photography said:
WOW, i love the tones you used in these images and that last refelction shot is by far the coolest reflection shot I have seen! awesome work!
(02.24.09 12:21 PM)
Emily Coovert said:
I absolutely love that last photo. It's a great catch!
(02.24.09 12:42 PM)
todd pellowe said:
you guys are really good at picture taking.
(02.24.09 02:26 PM)
Hanssie Trainor said:
The fence shots are amazing! Great ideas as always!
(02.24.09 02:42 PM)
Melissa Gartner said:
Amelia what is your recipe for the color & the B&W?? They are all so awesome!!
(02.24.09 03:43 PM)
kate said:
your angles on these are so awesome! i especially love the distant compositions, where the couple looks really small. and the ones with the fence=amazing!
(02.24.09 07:40 PM)
jeremy parsons said:
Wow. You know, you guys are pretty good at what you do:) Love it.
(02.24.09 08:51 PM)
Candice Brooke said:
You are rocking it like it is a hot plate of beans on a cold day. -random
seriously though... you rock!
(02.24.09 11:28 PM)
Blair Van Bussel said:
These are awesome! I live near there and did a session durring one of those recent rainly weekends and got the same amazing clouds! (just posted them too!). You guys did an amazing job, I love how you shot in such a simple place and got some amazing images! They are stunning!
(02.25.09 09:24 AM)
ben + laura said:
freakin' awesome ... is all we have to say
(02.25.09 09:28 AM)
ScotWharton said:
That last shot is nice....REAL NICE!
(02.25.09 02:40 PM)
Samuel Awesome face Lippke said:
I like your work. I'll keep you in mind if I ever need pictures.
(02.25.09 05:49 PM)
Navy Sou said:
These images are SICK!!!! Keep it coming!!!
(02.25.09 06:42 PM)
Jessie said:
I am so in love with this shoot (and your style). I keep coming back to it in awe of the beauty in each photograph.
(02.25.09 07:20 PM)
kim newsom said:
jeff's been telling me how great you are soooo had to take a peek myself, and yes, totally and completely agreeeee. you do handsome work. well done.
(02.25.09 11:27 PM)
sandie said:
holy wow! so many comments ! you rock! I love love love the stairs shot! walking down.. what a great idea! I'm inspired! (AGAIN)
(02.26.09 10:49 AM)
amancay said:
that last shot has my mind completely spinning... best I've seen in a long long time, wow!
(02.27.09 09:56 AM)
briana elledge said:
wowza, the last one still has my head spinning, so eh hem, again i reitirate my point, which was what again... oh right, wowza.
-briana
(02.27.09 11:09 AM)
Julie Parker said:
Great shoot! I especially love the last one!!!
(03.02.09 10:56 AM)
Kellan said:
Her eyes in that second shot...WOW!
(04.09.09 02:10 PM)
Dasha Tatarinov said:
wow..looking at these shots it makes me want to become a pro photographer evermore!!! stunning pictures you took...i especially like the stair one where theyre walking down
(08.19.09 12:23 AM)
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02.15.09
Ever since the crazy fires that broke out a few months ago near our home we have been eyeing the burned areas and thought they might make for a sweet backdrop for a photo shoot. Also, my fabulous sister Nicole DeAnne has been nudging me to schedule a fun little session with her and her husband, so we thought we would put those burned areas to use before the green started to grow back.
Many of our followers may recognize Nicole DeAnne because we feature her quite frequently on the blog. She has worked with about 75% of our brides making them look uber fabulous with her hair and make-up magic-ness! Let me just say how fun it is to have my sweet sister (and best friend) working with me in the wedding industry, we both have such a passion for weddings and enjoy every moment of making sure that everyone of our clients look the best that they can!
We wanted this shoot with Nicole DeAnne and Jeffrey to have a high fashion feel so we included a wide array of colors to contrast with the black burned background, we thought it turned out great!
The first image and its my favorite!!!
amelialyon said:
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE! I AM IN LOVE WITH THEM! SERIOUSLY GUYS... ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME! I AM SOOOOOOOO EXCITED TO SHOW EVERYONE THESE! YOU TWO ARE SO WONDERFUL! SUCH AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHERS. I LOVE WORKING WITH YOU GUYS. YOU ARE WAYYY TOO GOOD TO ME! YAYYYY! THANKS FOR THE PICTURES & FOR ALWAYS BEING OUR BEST FRIENDS! WE LOVE YOU... AND WE LOVE THE PICTURES! THANKS!
(02.15.09 06:53 PM)
Millie said:
Amazing. I love them all. My favorite is with the radial blur on their faces. Very Artistic. Plus her hair rocks!
(02.15.09 07:58 PM)
Lyndzee of EP said:
WOOOHOOO!!!!!! Oh my goodness. Nicole looks like a porcilain doll and Jeff looks so handsome. Such fun shots and I of course just love the way they turned out. Such a bangin HOT couple!!!!
(02.15.09 08:00 PM)
morgan roof said:
Amelia, these are soo beautiful! What a wonderful location, you are brilliant!
(02.15.09 08:10 PM)
Rog said:
What is this? What is going on here? Who are these people? I want some answers! I'll tell you one thing...Jeff and Nicole are the best things that area has seen in a long time. My fav is the one at the top, the next one down and then the next one again and then the one following that and then the one just below that one and then then next 3 or 4 under that one and all the rest down to the very last one....in no particular order. Kindred, you are a sexy MO-FO! Nicole, your skin is effing flawless! Amelia and Justin...I like you guys.
(02.15.09 08:25 PM)
Kate said:
that shot of them under the tree is wicked. they have amazing style--i especially love her hair & lipstick!!
(02.15.09 08:27 PM)
Abra said:
Kick butt. Great images. Good use of your time being stuck in traffic. ;) Thank you for the late night eye candy (it's 12:02 am over here).
(02.15.09 09:02 PM)
jacob said:
these are great.
if you dont mind me asking, what was the recipe for these shots?
(02.15.09 09:05 PM)
gretchen k. said:
I love everything about this session! what a rad location and amazing images!!! blown away!
(02.15.09 09:38 PM)
Candice Lanning said:
I would have to agree that Nicole ROCKS doing hair and makeup...I was SO SO SO pleased when she did mine back in October...and the compliments about her work has NOT stopped coming! :)
(02.16.09 04:50 AM)
john waire said:
diggin the portrait shot w/the big tree (file _012). schweet session. hope you guys are enjoying WPPI.
(02.16.09 05:24 AM)
Kathleen said:
I love it!! The burnt branches are AMAZING!! And the way the light is reflecting off them is so intense! I love how about half way through the shoot Nicole got soot on her jeans and looks all dirtied up! Such a brilliant shoot! Great work, yet again!
(02.16.09 06:34 AM)
Terra Dawn said:
Amelia, your work is definitely something to look up to!! I always get excited when I see a post from you in my RSS feed, and you certainly didn't dissapoint this time. Beautiful, beautiful work!!! Your sister is so lovely too!!
(02.16.09 07:34 AM)
Neale James said:
BEST couple shoot I have seen for a long long long time! Loved it guys. From a massive fan in England. x
(02.16.09 07:41 AM)
sandie said:
wowsers! these are too hot! i love your sister!!!! you are such a cool lady mrs. lyon!
(02.16.09 04:08 PM)
Julie Mixon said:
These colors are great. I love the combinations of the warm reds and the cool shadows...fun stuff, enjoying it!
(02.16.09 05:04 PM)
jesi haack said:
oh man, you were right, these trees made an amazing background! and nicole looks super hot! I LOVE the magenta lipstick...i just met her last week and she is the sweetest! these pics are amazing.
(02.16.09 08:35 PM)
Whitney said:
La la la love it. Brilliant. Bitchin. Rad.
And I forgot about Nicole and Jeff. I like them. Jeff is cool and Nicole is funny. They would make a great lookin baby.
(02.16.09 09:24 PM)
nancy said:
WOW! These shots are so amazing and the location is off the hook! Nicole!!! You look so FIERCE!! i love the whole look and can't choose a favorite! :) i am so jealous of you that you can pull off any hair color and have a sister as rad and talented as Amelia!!! xoxo!
(02.17.09 03:02 AM)
JL_DESIGNS said:
okay i officially ADORE nicole deeann!!! she is SO AMAZING at what she does and i am going to refer her to everyone i know!! :)
(02.17.09 10:25 AM)
Anna-Rina said:
Every single time I check out your blog, I'm inspired by your pictures and how you view things differently. Love, love this latest set of pictures as well and yes, the location is awesome too! Thanks for sharing :)
(02.17.09 10:41 AM)
Sundee said:
My goodness! I just vomited a little in my mouth...these pictures are so disgustingly beautiful! And nicole looks like an F---ing model! You guys make me sick. :)
(02.17.09 11:23 AM)
Teresa said:
I have been eyeing your photography for awhile now and I'm just...in love with it. I'm nowhere near marriage at this point, but when I am, you'll be the only photog I'll call.
(02.17.09 11:25 AM)
Brian said:
All these are amazing! I love the colors and tones that you guys brought out. Beautiful.
(02.17.09 01:36 PM)
Tonya Peterson said:
These are so amazing Amelia! I am so envious that you get to work with your sister! I bet they were filthy by the time you were finished shooting in all that black! I love it
(02.18.09 07:34 AM)
Ashley said:
What can I say, you all are amazing! I think that being artistic and fashion conscious just runs in your family! Fabulous work as always...you're making ME want more photos too!
(02.18.09 11:44 AM)
Michelle Moore said:
What a CUTE couple and FUN location! I love the 5th & 6th images, those are my definite FAVS! :)
(02.18.09 01:11 PM)
bobbi said:
ARE YOU KIDDING ME WITH THIS AMAZINGNESS?! The colors, the lighting, the compositions.... PERFECTION!
(02.18.09 03:25 PM)
evelyn eslava said:
OMG. yes, these are amazing! your so good with engagements. awesome location. great style. love them!
(02.18.09 09:29 PM)
Debbie S said:
These are AWESOME!
(02.19.09 05:19 AM)
Heather Cole said:
These are OFF THE CHAIN! The colors are AMAZING!! So good to finally meet you in person this week. You are as beautiful in person as you are on your blog. :) Hugs.
(02.19.09 08:31 PM)
Gedas said:
wooooow! amazing! what type of lenses do you use for this session ?
Gedas
(02.20.09 12:44 AM)
katie hatch said:
Amelia! I love these! Would love to hear from you--I ask Scott how you're doing every once in awhile. This photoshoot turned out great! You're so talented :)
(02.20.09 08:07 AM)
Daniel said:
Love the color scheme and the personality in the last shot makes me smile on the inside
(02.20.09 12:07 PM)
Michele B said:
Wowzer! You guys outdid yourselves! You sis and her hubby looks fabulous. Also love the location you used. Very original!
(02.20.09 01:55 PM)
J@KE said:
I don't know how else to say this but.... You inspire me! Thank you for being so good at what you do.... :-)
(02.21.09 01:14 AM)
Michelle Moore said:
Wow, I guess I was so excited about these images I forgot to read that this is your SISTER!!! SOOOOOOOO awesome!!! I'm totally in love :) You are the best, and it was SO fun meeting you in Vegas!!!! I can't wait to see you guys again SOON!! ;)
(02.21.09 11:33 AM)
leah said:
wow i love them!! there where fires in our area and the shots we got from there where awesome!
(02.21.09 06:34 PM)
Mese Ugapo said:
SON OF A B***H. Mad, insane, stupid dope skills is what we have on display here. My goodness woman. Have you guys sold your souls to the devil in exchange for these incredible abilities? Nicole and Jeff look amazing, seriously. You're wonderful. We love you.
(02.22.09 12:16 AM)
cristen + w. scott chester said:
it was great seeing you + justin in vegas at wppi! if we both ever decide to leave the photo world, we can go into the homeopathic biz together and maybe teach yoga classes and juice the crazy out of everything! ha! okay, now onto these amazing images...i am convinced that EVERYONE in your family was born with the gorgeous gene!!! your sister + her husband look HOT! oh, and she happens to have the best middle name ever...deanne is my middle name, too.
(02.23.09 01:28 AM)
sarah rhoads said:
sooo awesome. Your sis is just as beautiful, stylish, funky and fun as you are!! it is too much goodness for one family! beautiful beautiful Amelia! They are fantastic
(02.23.09 01:16 PM)
heather saunders said:
holy hats!!!! this is surreally breathtaking! you amaze me everytime, genius!
(02.25.09 08:35 PM)
Beth Morgan said:
These are sooooo delicious. I'm in LOVE with them. The color, the lighting, the emotion. DEEEEELIIIISH!
(02.26.09 08:54 PM)
Brittany said:
i love these images!! the subdued over cast color looks so great with the bright colored wardrobe! I love her hair & color!!! so cute!
(03.03.09 12:45 PM)
JL_DESIGNS said:
why is nicole one of the cutest things i know?! seriously!! and those trees are ridiculously killer...what a fab shoot!
(03.04.09 01:13 AM)
vanessa H said:
what a great shoot!! I really like your style!! I am so adding you to my blog list!! Beautiful!! CONGRATS!!!
Vanessa
(03.04.09 02:46 PM)
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