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07.11.09
Wowzers, we LOVED this wedding from the moment it started until the moment it ended! Ever since their engagement session, we've grown to adore Nancy + Edward. They have been nothing but sweet and kind to us through every interaction that we've had!
Nancy + Edward were married on June 13th. We started the day off at the Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica for prep shots and the first glance, then headed over to the ceremony at the Bel Air Presbyterian Church , and last we enjoyed a gorgeously dressed reception at the Skirball Cultural Center Museum.
Amanda Patrice said:
So. Incredibly. Beautiful. Your work is always so one-of-a-kind and stunning...
(07.11.09 03:12 PM)
Millie said:
Seriously, I think this is one of my favorite from you guys to date. The details, the off camera lighting, the processing, the creativity....every thing you two create is unbelievable.
(07.11.09 03:15 PM)
jackie wonders said:
A-FREAKING-MAZING. you guys really rocked this wedding out!
(07.11.09 03:21 PM)
Brianna@ LFP said:
Amazing as always. One of my favourite weddings :)
(07.11.09 03:24 PM)
Michelle Moore said:
AWESOME use of the tilt in the first shot with the dress + shoes! SUPA AMAZING! The rest of the wedding, is well, fantastic as ALWAYS!! love all your creativities :) xxo
(07.11.09 03:25 PM)
Kayleen T. said:
yay! I love your blog posts! This wedding is amazing and the shots of the groomsmen to the first one of the dress and shoes. Love love it all! This is why you r my fave wedding photographers!!
(07.11.09 03:33 PM)
connieMchung said:
omg amelia. i don't even know where to start. seriously! lol. i knew you guys were the bomb, but seriously, this has to be one of THE BEST weddings ever! the ones of nancy getting ready is truly breathtaking. the shot of her mom and sisters helping with the dress gave me chills! you did such a bomb job capturing moments nancy&eddie will cherish for the rest of their lives. every shot was just focking bomb!!! :) and just looking at these images take me back to that day so imagine what nancy&eddie must feel!!! lol. Nancy! i love you! don't cry!
and it was so nice meeting you and justin! you guys rock!
(07.11.09 03:33 PM)
nancy said:
Oh My LORD, Amelia and Justin, we love you two to pieces. really! These images make me feel INSANE cuz I don't know whether to laugh or cry! Thank you for capturing us and our wedding in such a beautiful light... You got all kinds of images that fill me with so much emotion... we will treasure them forever! I love ALL of them! I can't thank you two enough. thank you from the bottom of my heart. Dang! This world is so not ready for your jelly! ;) I LOOOOVE YOU!!!!
(07.11.09 03:45 PM)
Alyssa Lang said:
WOWWWWWWWW. Super rediculously fab guys. One of my all time favs from you! And her dress is amazing!!!
(07.11.09 03:54 PM)
Nicole said:
Just beautiful capture's this whole post is gorgeous, the location & how you have shot them, perfect!
(07.11.09 04:15 PM)
MegRuth said:
Amelia, that shot of her on the couch just after getting into her dress is unbelievable! You and Justin are brilliant.
(07.11.09 04:37 PM)
Trisha Chan said:
omg! LOOOVED this post. everything about it was amazing.
(07.11.09 04:46 PM)
Briony said:
these are fab! fantastic! super! ridiculous! pretty much any word that goes with awesome! ahahah
(07.11.09 05:51 PM)
Sofia said:
Amelia, Your work is amazing. I love it! I wanted to ask you what lens do you use to get such wide shots. For example the ones in front of that awesome bookcase? I mostly shoot with a 24-70. I need to invest in a wide lens :) Thx.
(07.11.09 06:32 PM)
brooke bowland said:
um...what? that did just happen. holy moly. stunning images as always. sorry...but that dress is blowing my mind!
(07.11.09 07:06 PM)
Matthew Wengerd said:
OK, Amelia -
The first shot must have been a comp, right? I'm practically brand new to photography, but I'm almost positive physics don't permit two separate focal fields from one lens. Was it a comps of two shots on a tripod? Did you manual these?
(07.11.09 07:47 PM)
Diana said:
Amazing work. I've followed your blog since forever, and this one really blew my mind.
Mind if I ask where they got those ADORABLE cake toppers from?
(07.11.09 08:01 PM)
Anda said:
Um. Holy cow. For real. Seriously. I can't get over how stunning every single one of these images is! You guys have been amazing me for a while, but this is BY FAR my favorite wedding from you. I need to look at it a few more times. Wow wow wow, I am sooo excited to meet you in a couple weeks for the workshop. I need to learn some of those secrets!
(07.11.09 08:10 PM)
Anna said:
Love everything about this set of shot! They look like an adorable couple :)
(07.11.09 08:55 PM)
Kip said:
Beautiful and truly inspiring. 2nd ring shot took some cajones.
(07.11.09 10:44 PM)
matt sloan said:
good stuff Amelia! :)
(07.12.09 01:47 AM)
chelo said:
Wow.
(07.12.09 08:12 AM)
Julie said:
Wow! Such an amazing wedding! Absolutely gorgeous pictures.
(07.12.09 09:50 AM)
kristin said:
What a great couple! Wonderful documentation!
(07.12.09 09:52 AM)
Jane Gahng said:
HOLY MOLY!! these images really captured eddie and nancy! you guys were AMAZING with these photos! this was my favorite wedding to attend but even more favorite because of the photos! if my husband and i get married again, we're definitely booking you!!
(07.12.09 10:29 AM)
esther park said:
amelia and justin... these pictures are gorgeous!!! you were able to capture key emotions in your photographs. i love your work!
(07.12.09 11:05 AM)
shannon said:
these are stunning! i think some of my fave wedding shots ever. i LOVE the fist shot with in the library...amazing...
(07.12.09 12:48 PM)
Kristen said:
Awesome photos! I'm curious, did you have any lights set up for the indoor group shots?
(07.12.09 06:10 PM)
Abra said:
Wonderful. These are awesome! The couple look like SO much fun to work with and you did such a great job capturing it all, as usual.
I totally want that library in my home now.
(07.12.09 06:10 PM)
alice said:
Every shot was so beautiful! Amelia and Justin you guys are truly talented! I am now a devoted follower :) Amazing work!
(07.12.09 07:53 PM)
heather saunders said:
AMAZING! This is one of my favorites EVER! Just stunning. LOVE the library shots, the plated wall shots are incredible too. Can't wait to watch you work your magic! xoxo
(07.12.09 09:11 PM)
Yuka photo art said:
I love these photographs! Just beautiful!Her dress looks like dress of my dream :-)
(07.12.09 09:41 PM)
AbiQ said:
Oh the dress~ the dress!~! And~ the hotel. Oh that hotel. Yummy. To die for. So jealous. So gorgeous. Amazing as always!!
(07.13.09 04:10 AM)
ChristanP Photography said:
I love the pre-ceremony shots and the lighting techniques you did! Loving your work more and more!
(07.13.09 09:43 AM)
anna brewer said:
amelia!!! i LOVE every single one of these pictures!!! (minus that one of me at the end) :) you and your hubby are AWESOME! thanks for being so outrageously fab!
xoxo
(07.13.09 09:55 AM)
Rina Lee said:
The pictures look GREAT!!
(07.13.09 10:06 AM)
Crystal said:
WOW... gorgeous and creative shots. You truely are a talented photographer. :) I would love it if you checked out some of my work on my blog and gave tips. :)
www.crystalraephotography.blogspot.com
(07.13.09 10:45 AM)
Vasti said:
O MY GOODNESS! I want to meet this bride. She is absolute perfection!!!!!!
(07.13.09 01:10 PM)
yan palmer said:
wow, feeling so content. you guys do not disappoint.
(07.13.09 02:58 PM)
Terra Dawn said:
What gorgeous everything!! I love that dress...and that reflective image of the groomsmen is soooo awesome!! I love your work.....
(07.13.09 05:34 PM)
Ashley Thalman Photo said:
Damn! That wedding was amazing. My favorite shot?
The bride with the dog on the couch.
(07.14.09 12:12 AM)
nancy said:
allo! the bride here again... just wanted to say THANK YOU for all your kind and uber-generous compliments! but my husband says y'all need to stop now or my head may explode (if my heart doesn't first!). ;)
To answer a few questions: the gown was custom-made for me to rent, by Vivian at Tomato Weddings in LA and the cake toppers are from goosegrease.etsy.com. The wedding was made beautiful by Amelia Lyon Photography ;)
If you would like more info - feel free to contact me. It is the least I can do!!!
(07.14.09 02:13 AM)
Lyndzee of EP said:
Hey there you freakishly talented homies!! I LOVE this whole wedding and your choice of favorites. My personal favorite?? The one from above with the hands passing the program,,,, awesome!!!
(07.14.09 07:36 PM)
Nate said:
Amelia, you are an artist and a genius with light. Your images ooze with visual poetry unlike I've ever seen. I've searched my whole life for my calling and found nothing; you've found your purpose and I greatly admire that.
(07.14.09 10:48 PM)
kristen said:
Incredible. Just incredible. So inspiring.
(07.14.09 11:21 PM)
MaeMae said:
I just found your work and it's AMAZING!!! Here's a little blog love: http://maemaepaperie.blogspot.com/2009/07/worlds-best-puffy-dress.html.
(07.15.09 02:10 AM)
Kayla said:
WOW! These are all so fabulous! I love them all!
(07.15.09 07:24 AM)
Alen Abdula said:
I just came across your blog. Great stuff, keep it up, you're in my Google Reader... :)
(07.15.09 08:07 PM)
feuza said:
What a dress and that bookshelf oh my, these had such a vintage hollywood glam to it! love them~
(07.16.09 10:03 PM)
ajira said:
gor.ge.ous!!
(07.17.09 02:09 AM)
Betsy, La Vida said:
SHAZAM!!! Holy cow, I think it's impossible for me to choose a fave. If someone twisted my arm, I would have to say the wide angle library shot with the two of them. But seriously, they're all amazing!
(07.17.09 08:48 AM)
Kisha@Sahara Blue said:
wow. i've just found your blog and am blown away by your talent. this may be one of the most amazingly photographed weddings I've seen. such a unique style. i'm definitely bookmarking you!
(07.18.09 09:24 AM)
alec vanderboom said:
really like the groups shots as always. and great detail shots.
(07.18.09 10:31 PM)
kristine [trendsetting wedding] said:
Wow. Beyond beautiful! Great job!
(07.19.09 10:09 PM)
Alison said:
Beautiful! Amazing dress and I am in love with the wall with the platters on it!
(07.21.09 09:34 AM)
Paul said:
These are beautiful. You two find the coolest backdrops for your subjects. I love the plate wall and the bookcase...you guys just rock!
(07.22.09 04:19 AM)
imthiaz houseman said:
wow, look at that dress! amazing job, love this series.
(07.22.09 12:22 PM)
deborah brandon said:
so beautiful - so breathtaking - you incredible images are SO inspirational !!!
(07.23.09 11:19 PM)
Candice said:
I'd like to say that this wedding is absolutely amazing and the venue, ugh! To DIE for!
(07.25.09 05:20 PM)
smittengreta said:
wowwwww... these are freaking awesome... all of 'em!
(07.26.09 08:55 PM)
Whitney Warner said:
This dress is seriously amazing! I want one!!!
(07.27.09 10:09 AM)
Maya Laurent said:
I love with the ones with the books in the background!!!!
(08.01.09 07:37 AM)
ajenya said:
so gorgeous!!!!
(08.19.09 12:45 PM)
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Many of you (especially those that follow us on twitter) may know that we packed our lives from Orange County California and travelled to St. George Utah. Why, you may ask?! We came here to spend time with my dad and surrounding family members. Last September my dad was diagnosed with ALS and his disease has rapidly progressed, especially over the past month. We have most of July off (weird, I know...right in the middle of wedding season, but we feel like it is a HUGE blessing) and I felt strongly that we needed to be with my dad. So now we're here to enjoy as much time as we can with him and our family while we have the time to do it. This is one reason I LOVE what we do, we can work from anywhere and still have the freedom to go and be where we want to be.
I've also had the sweet opportunity of documenting everything I can during our visit here. Here are some fun photos from our 4th or July festivities.
This shot of Hudson and my dad makes my heart dance with joy!
I'll be posting more photos as we are continue our trip here in the hot-hot-heat of St. George, stay tuned!
jenberry said:
i'm very proud of you for stepping away from the busy life and spending time with your dad. it's time you'll NEVER regret. and, like you said, you can work from anywhere. thoughts with you. have a wonderful, precious, momentous time. much love.
(07.08.09 10:48 PM)
Rog said:
That's such a sweet belt buckle! It looks even better when Amelia photosizes it in the lightness-ness of time. Love IT! Just so you know...I'm at it again.
(07.08.09 10:57 PM)
Bobby Earle said:
Very few people throw unimportant things to the side when important things come up. Psyched that you guys did that here :) Praying for that happy looking pop of yours!
(07.08.09 11:02 PM)
john waire said:
the shot of hudson and your dad is oh so sweet. can't help but smile at the last one of you and justin. enjoy the time with family -- it truly is what it's all about.
(07.09.09 04:25 AM)
John Sharpe said:
Love this post. The first photo of your dad and Hudson is adorable. I'm really looking forward to finally meeting you guys in a couple weeks at the workshop!!! Keep up the great work!! Although, St George is uber hot, at least you've got Cafe Rio to console you :) Sweet Pork Burrito served enchillada style...mmmmm!!!!
(07.09.09 06:29 AM)
Jeramy said:
That is so awesome that your friend made you a personalized belt buckle!!! I love it!!! These are great--glad you are enjoying family time--what a great blessing. See you guys next month!!!!!
(07.09.09 07:34 AM)
Cathy (and David) said:
Hope you guys take it easy and truly enjoy your time with your family. It's so awesome that you get the chance to do that. :)
(07.09.09 07:42 AM)
sandie said:
Hey! I'm one of those moms too! But then my RW+B carries on into the rest of the summer! You area ll too cute. It's beautiful to see you are spending time with your dad. You have such an amazing family. And your boys are gitting so big! Sloan is so grown up! WOW! Miss you :)
(07.09.09 08:25 AM)
jessie said:
OK I think I know where Hudson got his smile, he looks a lot like your dad . . . We are so glad you have taken the time to be with him . . . Ya, I'm a red, white and blue on the fourth mom too! All of you look so happy! Great PHOTOS As USUAL!!
(07.09.09 08:36 AM)
Kathleen Hennessey said:
uh-meeee-lia. . . I was at JFK yesterday waiting for my flight to Seattle, and I kept double taking at the girl next to me! She looked so much like you, with so much style, I had the urge to reach over and hug her. It was tough, but I resisted. . . . These photos feel like a big hug, and so I am now fulfilled. xo
(07.09.09 09:58 AM)
Nicole said:
Too, too adorable! Your photos are amazing, and I love that you can take family times and make them as GLAM as a wedding/engagement.
(07.09.09 11:43 AM)
Elsie Lopez said:
I LOVE posts like these! Enjoy your time in St. George!
(07.09.09 05:02 PM)
ruth said:
Send my love to your dad. I will be thinking of you guys!
(07.09.09 05:21 PM)
Ashley said:
These are such sweet pictures of your family! I'm so glad that you guys have been able to spend this time with your dad. Can't wait to see more pix!
(07.09.09 07:33 PM)
Heather said:
My dad has MS, although very different from ALS, it's also very debilitating as it progresses. My dad rocks my world and spending every moment I can with him while he is here is important to me (whether he's sick or not!) Luckily, my father is still doing quite well after 10 years of a diagnosis. Enjoy the family time, you'll never forget it, he cherishes the time with you and your kids get some unforgettable memories of spending the summer in such an awesome place!
(07.09.09 09:05 PM)
katy said:
Hi Amelia,
Myname is katy, and I'm a huge fan! I hate the the Lyon shop is full! Oh well, maybe next year. I loved this post about your family, ALS is a disease that I am all too familiar with, my dad was diagnosed in 1997 and lived only 2 years. We miss him every day! My thoughts are with you and your sweet family....
(07.10.09 07:38 AM)
Gabby said:
I been following your blog for so time now and i am sorry to hear about your dad... Big hugs go out to him and the rest of your family.
As always AWESOME photos...i love your style
(07.10.09 07:47 AM)
capitan said:
happy birthday*
you guys rock and your pics are awesome!!!
respect
capitan*
(07.12.09 03:58 AM)
Terra Dawn said:
I think the most wonderful thing about being a photographer, is that we get to capture the moments in our lives EXACTLY as we remember them....post processing and all. These are absolutely stunning, and I know you will treasure them and your kids will treasure them.
I wish your dad all the luck!!
(07.13.09 05:37 PM)
Camille Gould said:
I love that you're taking this time to spend wth your dad right now! My father-in-law has ALS, he's survived a LOT longer than others have with this condition, but my husband and I have made a point to visit his parents every Thursday for the past 6 1/2 years. You can't have any regrets by spending quality time together right?! I love the picture of your son and dad together, it's perfect!
(07.17.09 01:06 PM)
Hud Taylor said:
Hi mine is Hud, I was wondering where Rog got that belt..I have been trying to find a place to get one made made.. I was named after the movie "Hud"with Paul Newman..
Thank you so much..
(10.27.14 12:12 PM)
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