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Heather + John were married on February 20th at the Center Club in Costa Mesa. I loved the classic look of their wedding day and the venue just added to that. Justin and I showed up to the Hyatt in Huntington Beach to catch some pre-ceremony shots and the first thing I discovered when I walked into Heather's suite were the mounds of scattered yellow rose petals John had left for her earlier that morning. It was a fun detail that started the day off on the right foot.

I give you Mr. & Mrs. Stratman!

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My second favorite shot of the day!
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hjblog_030.jpgBe sure to click here to see Heather + John's online slideshow!




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maggie fortson said:
AMAZING! As usual :) I just adore your use of natural and artificial light! Perfect, perfect, perfect!
(03.23.10 10:46 PM)
Kayleen T. said:
Love the group shot and your fave! Great pix!
(03.23.10 11:20 PM)
Karen Buckle said:
You guys are so creative - love your work!!!
(03.23.10 11:42 PM)
yan palmer said:
freak. you do not disappoint. i think most humans are composed primarily of water, but you're composed primarily of creative. that is all.
(03.24.10 12:08 AM)
Joseph Yarrow Bristol Wedding Photographer said:
Wow, I've really enjoyed looking through these! you're the best! I'm going to get addicted to following your blog! Shame! =)
(03.24.10 01:38 AM)
Hannah Lundberg said:
Love, love, love. These are absolutely gorgeous. The processing, the lighting, the dragged shutters - everything! Just beautiful!
(03.24.10 02:42 AM)
Sarah Hess said:
Wow! Good balancing with the rings! How in the world did you get that diamond to stay up!?! Love all the shots noticing the trees and what a great way to photograph such a small wedding party! Love the harsh front lighting and back lighting!
(03.24.10 06:27 AM)
graham said:
Fancy Ladies. love it.
(03.24.10 07:18 AM)
paul said:
your fav is my fav!
(03.24.10 07:39 AM)
Ryan Huston said:
Very very lovely! I am in LOVE with the three sunburst shots! BUT I do have to say that your favorite is also my favorite! I stopped for about 30 seconds just to take it all in! Fantastico!
(03.24.10 08:30 AM)
Catherine Guidry said:
WOW! I LOVE the series of images of them inside the glass where her skirt is raised and his back is to the camera. In addition to so many others. Your a very talented photographer, and I really enjoy your work!!! Beautiful.
(03.24.10 12:17 PM)
Steven Elmer said:
The fancy ladies area a crack up, I love em :P
(03.24.10 12:44 PM)
angie + matt said:
I love the cute little grannies,that is the best!!! Your fave shot is so beautiful too!
(03.24.10 01:33 PM)
FragolaProductions said:
love the wedding. amazing pictures! :)
(03.24.10 02:50 PM)
Jaq said:
Inspiring. Every time I look.
(03.24.10 06:23 PM)
Veronica Abello said:
Good pictures. In the picture of the ceremony where you can see all the guests, on the left side there's a lady sitting down front row with a wine colored dress and she looks like Kathy Bates. Funny.
(03.25.10 08:06 AM)
jean smith said:
sigh. so freaking amazing...
(03.25.10 11:46 AM)
jenna walker said:
i love the closeup of the two of them - beautiful work you guys! hope you are well and happy!
(03.26.10 06:03 AM)
Andrew Collings said:
Fantastic!
(03.26.10 07:34 AM)
Fotograf lublin said:
Wow! Awesome images!
(12.19.11 01:39 PM)
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It's that time agaaaaaaain!:) After the super-duper fun LYON-SHOP we did in Las Vegas on March 6th, we have been super anxious to announce another one!!! Grab the seats while they're still hot to grab! Come spend a crazy day on May 18th in Santa Ana, CA with Justin & I learning all you can about how we do what we do! See the details below. Also, I've included a recap on the Las Vegas workshop below as well, so keep scrolling down.

Click here to view our official LYON-SHOP site!

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We held our last LYON-SHOP in the fabulous city of Las Vegas at The Palms. Justin used his mad producing skills and hooked us up with one of the penthouse suites there, it was a pretty rad space!
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lyonshopiv_003.jpgWe had our beautiful friends Mark Brooke & Candice Brooke model for us. We were also able to get a fun wedding dress from Allyse's Bridal there in Las Vegas, I fell immediately in love with this particular style that Candice is wearing below.
lyonshopiv_004.jpgOur first shoot of the day covered: interacting with you client, posing, creative use of available light, and the use of different lenses.
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lyonshopiv_008.jpgWe had the funnest group of people out that day, thank you to all of the attendees for coming out to learn from us, we feel super blessed to have had such a great day with all of you!
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lyonshopiv_019.jpgOur second shoot covered: more creative posing, off camera lighting, and working with your surrounding environments.
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Thanks again to everyone who made it out!
lyonshopiv_024.jpglyonshopiv_025.jpgIf you would like to reserve a seat for the next LYON-SHOP for May 18th in Santa Ana, CA email amelia@amelialyon.com as soon as possible!

We also would like to take a quick minute and recognize our fantastic sponsors:

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YGuerrero said:
It should be amazing!! I want to go!
(03.19.10 03:30 PM)
Corissa said:
is it crazy that i want to come to another lyon shop?!! if you are considering attending this shop, DO IT, DO IT, DO IT! you won't be disappointed. seriously though, can i come again? ;)
(03.19.10 03:30 PM)
Austin Walker said:
1) Looks like LYON-SHOP was incredible 2) The lighting in those shots is r.i.diculous 3) I think there's a typo. Shouldn't it say memphis, TN?
(03.19.10 03:50 PM)
paul said:
super hot models! thx for sharin'!
(03.19.10 04:27 PM)
bobbi said:
ABSOLUTELY BLOOOOOWN AWAY BY THE HOTNESS THAT IS CANDICE AND MARK!!!!! aykm?! HOT HOT HOTTT TAMALES! Oh, and your images... PERRRRFECTION!!!!!! :-) :-D ;-) :-o
(03.19.10 06:02 PM)
AmyPunky Photography said:
These photos are awesome!!!! Too bad I can't attend this new workshop!!!
(03.19.10 06:06 PM)
emily clark said:
GOODNESS that hot tub picture is unreal....THANKS for being so awesome at WPPI! It was so fun to finally meet one of my most favorite photographers in the world! You and Justin were just so down to earth, totally refreshing! Anyways just wanted to tell ya that. ;)
(03.19.10 06:16 PM)
candice brooke said:
You guys are so talented! Thanks for asking us to be your models!
(03.19.10 08:58 PM)
yan palmer said:
holy amazing. just so impressed by your knowledge and use of light, and how every composition is something over the top. thanks for continuing to wow. still hope to attend a lyon shop, so keep em coming.
(03.19.10 09:07 PM)
Lindsey Brittain said:
These images look amazing!!! Had a blast watching you guys work your magic!
(03.19.10 09:29 PM)
Lyndzee of EP said:
OOOOOOH, Candice and Mark look amazing in all of them and these images are INCREDIBLE!! Like I said, that hot tub shot is freakin sexy. Wishing it was of me and Rog so I could hang it in our bathroom. hehe. Anyway, thanks for the LV shout out,, Candice did me proud. Loves*
(03.19.10 09:53 PM)
molly said:
ummm, hot tub hawtness!? that shot is SO uber sexy!!! :) rocked it out!
(03.19.10 10:36 PM)
angie + matt said:
That dress is my dream dress. Candice is gorgeous and these pictures are so perfect! Love the headpiece Lyndzee made too!
(03.19.10 10:54 PM)
Kayleen T. said:
The Lyonshop was Amazing! I'm so glad I got to be there for it and witness you all working your photo magic first hand! Mark and Candice were the perfect models too!
(03.19.10 11:27 PM)
Kayla said:
THESE ARE HOT!! Candice and Mark worked it! Love them!
(03.20.10 09:17 AM)
Rog said:
Oh man you guys! I'd so be there if I hadn't already been to all of your other ones. It's SO worth it. Oh and by the way, have you got anymore of Mark and Candice in the hot tub. Super steamy bright and beamy. Beamy means sexy as F. Now you know.
(03.20.10 10:59 PM)
Carl Reid said:
Love the images...my favourite is the last pic of Mark and Candice in the water with the city landscape. I only wish i could make the next workshop!!! Keep in inspiring us Photogs. Regards, Carl from T.O.
(03.21.10 07:55 PM)
Stephanie @ Geezees said:
Love these images...you guys are amazing!!
(03.22.10 10:39 AM)
Paige + Blake said:
Totally wish we could be there!
(03.22.10 01:40 PM)
Mariel said:
this look like sooo much fun! i want to this one day, but i gotta save up some money. soo cool that you guys are doing this though!! :)
(03.22.10 02:14 PM)
Terra Dawn said:
Oh wow....I LOVE that last terrace shot!! Amazing!! http://www.terradawn.com
(03.23.10 02:56 PM)
Jeremy Lawson said:
Very cool. LOVE that suite too. DANG.
(03.23.10 09:22 PM)
alec vanderboom said:
AWESOMESAUCE. you guys rock. and then some
(03.23.10 09:28 PM)
kristen hollly said:
It was SO great to meet you both! And Candice and Mark too! It was a pleasure :)
(03.24.10 07:37 AM)
Leah Miller said:
What can I say other than it was an AMAZING day!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!
(03.25.10 12:50 PM)
Lisa Brown said:
These photo's are great. Where did you shoot in Las Vegas?
(03.26.10 02:41 PM)
pinky said:
awesome!! hopefully to do one of your lyon-shop! any chance you flying to hawaii? ;)
(04.02.10 12:22 AM)
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