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04.23.09
Darlene + Jerrold were great to photograph! They had a good amount of chemistry, which always helps while we're shooting. We met up with them at the Disney Concert Hall in Downtown LA, we had shot at this location before so we were determined to find a new approach. This is basically our mindset every time we walk into a new photo sitting, "how can we make this session unique to this couple?". I think we found what we were looking for and found an entirely different angle.
Love this random shot of the clouds Justin took.
We looked around and found an amazing view of the Disney Concert Hall on top of a nearby parking garage.
Darlene + Jerrold specifically wanted some photos with graffiti artwork so we went on a mission to find some murals. After much driving around we lucked out in the art district!
Last, but CERTAINLY not least, my favorite shot of the day!!! Graffiti and all!!!!
Darlene + Jerrold will marry in May, I'm definitely looking forward to it!
Alyssa said:
The shot of them walking from behind is absolutely killer - as is your off camera lighting shots. Fantastic shoot!
(04.23.09 03:21 PM)
Betty said:
http://www.amelialyon.net/darlene_jerrold_engaged/dj_eng008-thumb-678x1017.jpg
You are aware that's out of focus, right? Very artsy. Except not so much.
(04.23.09 03:22 PM)
amelialyon said:
Betty, Thank you for your comment. YES, we are definitely aware that this image is out of focus and TOTALLY done on PURPOSE :) Glad you enjoy our art.
(04.23.09 03:43 PM)
Catalina Ayubi said:
ALL amazing images, I love your style... so refreshing.
(04.23.09 03:55 PM)
Beka said:
You are such an amazing artist Amelia and an inspiration to so many! Love them all but my favorite is the 8th one. :)
(04.23.09 03:57 PM)
Ashley Rose said:
Amelia your ART is beautiful!!!! Truly gorgeous work =) I adore this shoot! And honestly "betty" if you dont have something nice to say dont say anything at all!
(04.23.09 04:01 PM)
jean smith said:
gorgeous! mmmm...i absolutely love the one of them standing in the parking lot with the disney hall behind them!
(04.23.09 05:30 PM)
Danielle said:
Beautiful! I come here for artistic inspiration and love your style. You nail your shoots. Consistently! Always love your work!!
(04.23.09 06:51 PM)
Macy said:
Beautiful shots. Such fine artistic work! :)
(04.23.09 06:57 PM)
Camille said:
Amelia, I know you have no idea who I am but since I blog stalk you regularly I had to let you know how incredible of an artist I think you are!!! You could pretty much take any single person, couple or family and turn them into an amazing peice of artwork and make it look effortless! I really admire your work, your such an inspiration and I have miles to go!!! Plus, I love that your a mom too :)!
(04.23.09 07:50 PM)
Megan Welker said:
seriously, ditto to Ashley's comment! YOU ROCK Amelia! Betty....you, not so much.
(04.23.09 08:24 PM)
Briony said:
these are wicked!
(04.23.09 08:42 PM)
connieMchung said:
ooooh. these are great! i love when guys dress all preppy. :) and she's so cute! seriously love your work amelia!!!
(04.23.09 10:40 PM)
V3 Weddings + Events said:
This couple cannot be any cuter! I love this session - totally sexy!
(04.24.09 12:34 AM)
Daniel Lateulade said:
Awesome work -- I really love the photo of them on the walkway / platform with all the railing behind them.
(04.24.09 03:53 AM)
Stephanie Osborne said:
I love the graffiti shots! What a great session
(04.24.09 08:26 AM)
denise bovee said:
lovin that garage shot!!! these are soo yummy!! xoxo
(04.24.09 11:35 PM)
nancy said:
Amelia! I love you and your art!! When my fiance and I were searching for a photographer, we wanted a warm, talented person to trust to capture our wedding day and give us images we could hang as art pieces in our new home - you were the perfect fit! After our e-session together - we are convinced that only a beautiful person like you could produce such beautiful images! You rocked this session, as usual. Darlene and Jerrold and SUPER hot and lucky! ;)
(04.25.09 12:58 AM)
Paige Green said:
love love loving the last image!!!!
(04.25.09 10:21 AM)
sandie said:
amelia, you are so awesome! I am always amazed at the creativity you and Justin have together.
(04.27.09 08:55 AM)
Darlene said:
Hi Amelia & Justin! Thank you so much for such awesome images and such a fantabulous time! We had so much fun and are in love with how they all turned out. We can't wait to see how you will capture our wedding day. We heart you! - Darlene & Jerrold
(04.27.09 11:13 AM)
melia said:
your e-sessions are THE best! inspiring.
(04.28.09 11:35 AM)
ChristanP Photography said:
wondering if the comment by Betty was serious.....did she really think that you accidentally took the image, overlooked the mistake, processed the image, resized it for your blog and then posted it? .....really?
I think it looks cool. :)
(04.28.09 02:34 PM)
Bree@MemoryJournalists said:
Love the graffiti shot! So beautiful!
(05.04.09 10:13 PM)
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04.21.09
I'm so stoked on this next wedding I can hardly stand it!!! You may recognize this rockin' couple from the engagement session we shot just a few weeks before their wedding.
Patrick + Irma were married on March 28th at the St. Andrew Church in Pasadena and had a ultra fabulous reception that followed at The Castle Green. This was one of those days that just kept getting better and better, not just in feeling, but visually too with style and class. It was a photographer's dream! Irma + Patrick's wedding will definitely go down in the books as one of our favorite weddings!
It all started off with a chandelier, a hand-made wedding dress (compliments to Irma's mother for her amazing craftmanship!), and Christian Dior shoes...
I want that chandelier! Love this prep image of Irma:)
Patrick added a personal touch to his groom outfit with amazing slacks he made himself! Also, his shoes were the best I've seen on a groom, I might add!
Second favorite shot of the day, by Justin!
The lovely Irma had her hair and make-up done by...wait for it....Nicole DeAnne, of course!
Since Justin sprained his ankle just a few weeks prior we had Roger Ellsworth and Jason Roger out to help us that day. This next shot was taken by THE ROG!
Man, oh man, it was a super tough call, but THIS IS my favorite shot of the day!!! Everyone just looks so hot!
Irma's mother also made all of the bridesmaids dress and hair-pieces...I know, her mom is reeeeeally talented!
The lady mariachi band was a great touch to the opening of the reception!
This was a sweet and emotional moment when Irma + Patrick thanked each other and their parents for everything in life and help with the wedding.
Recognize this guy??? Not only is he Patrick's father, but he's pretty famous too! Larry Winget, ladies and gentlemen! Check him out by clicking here!
So, to top off the night, Irma changed into yet ANOTHER hand-made dress (made by her mother of course) to party in for the rest of the evening. She also switched her hair-piece to match with her lady friends.
And last, this post would not be complete without a snapshot of us with the amazing bride and groom!
Please, oh please, click here to view the rest of Patrick + Irma's day, I had a super hard time narrowing down the photos for this post so I included them in their slideshow.
Congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Winget!
brittany sattel said:
Amazing Amelia! What a gorgeous wedding - that dress is freaking awesomeness in lace and pearl! :)
Beautiful job! LOOOOVE them!
(04.21.09 02:59 PM)
Kathleen Trenske said:
I love the feel of this post - the whole wedding has a sense of drama to it...the lighting, the colors, just beautiful! Fantastic shots as always, I have to agree, the bridal party shot is my favorite too.
(04.21.09 03:02 PM)
Jessie Evans said:
Oh. My. Goodness. These pictures (and the event) are so stunning I'm nearly speechless!!
(04.21.09 03:07 PM)
Cindel Huston said:
How amazing are these?! This bride's taste blew me away, it was such a fun group to style! The location looks like a ton of fun too.... great shots dear!
(04.21.09 03:09 PM)
nate said:
you guys blow my mindholes :)
(04.21.09 03:32 PM)
rookie cookie said:
You, my dear, kick so much ass. Like the most ass out of anyone I know. I LOVE these pix. Look like straight out of a magazine.
(04.21.09 03:43 PM)
tonya said:
I love everything you've ever posted but this...THIS IS THE MOST AMAZING SET I'VE EVER SEEN. Ever. Period. Like this is my new standard to which all others shall be judged.
(04.21.09 03:47 PM)
MegRuth said:
You guys are so fantastic! This wedding was incredible. I think I need lessons
(04.21.09 04:06 PM)
lisa rigby said:
Love, love, love these images. I especially like the one where they're looking through the grating w/the light coming from behind, and the formals.
(04.21.09 04:09 PM)
Vanessa@V3 said:
What an AWESOME wedding! Every photo totally rocks - love the bridal party shots!
(04.21.09 04:51 PM)
Sarah @ BecomingSarah.com said:
There are so many awesome shots here, but I think my favorite is the one where her dress is being buttoned up. What a cool angle!
(04.21.09 05:00 PM)
soupy said:
you guys have mad skillz! you rocked this wedding! :o)
(04.21.09 05:20 PM)
kyle said:
HOLY COW, both those dresses are amazing, but I looooooove the second one.
And of course the photography is beautiful, but that goes without saying.
(04.21.09 06:05 PM)
L10 said:
I can't even wrap my mind around these images... everyone is a classic! Amazing work for real!
(04.21.09 06:11 PM)
heather saunders said:
might be my favorite EVER!!!! you 2 never cease to amaze! i think i write that ever time i comment! xoxo
(04.21.09 08:24 PM)
Rebecca Nielsen said:
Amy Brady???... I mean Amelia Lyon??? It's Becky Clark... aka Rebecca Nielsen. Holy cow girl - your photography is beautiful! Next time I am in California I am totally having you take our family pictures!
PS - Sorry to hear about your dad - that is just crazy. How is he doing?
(04.21.09 08:45 PM)
jean smith said:
wow, i don't even know what to say. these are all just simply AMAZING. the lighting, the posing, the color, the processing...everything rocks. oh, and those ones in the red room...mmmm...just love them...
(04.21.09 09:17 PM)
Cortney said:
You guys are so good it makes me want to throw up. This is your best work according to me. I loved this wedding, and I love you guys!
(04.21.09 10:41 PM)
connieMchung said:
these are awesome!!! i love love looooovvvoooooooooooove the one with the groom in the middle with his boys all blurry around him! and her shoes!
you guys are awesome.
(04.21.09 10:57 PM)
Matthew Morgan said:
catapulting that creative envelope forward. one of my fav shoots you've done so far!
(04.21.09 11:16 PM)
Jonas Peterson said:
I don't want to use the words "awesome" or "amazing", because they have been used too many times in the comments already. Problem is, I don't have anything else to say.
...
(04.22.09 12:27 AM)
Candace Jeffery said:
Absolutely breathtaking! I always follow your blog, and you are so inspirational! Once again, these images are amazing!
(04.22.09 05:15 AM)
Kayla said:
WOW! The first five images are SO amazing! I love them all! Great work!
(04.22.09 07:33 AM)
katelyn said:
You by far have the greatest detail shot ideas!! i love them everytime!!! nice work!!
(04.22.09 08:09 AM)
debbie said:
This is such a rockin' wedding...I love the one of the wedding party...so awesome!
(04.22.09 09:35 AM)
Michele B said:
Holo Hottness Batman! How did you ever narrow it down for the blog post? These wedding rocks!
(04.22.09 10:06 AM)
Brad Day said:
WTMFAH!
These pics are like lumpy brown gravy slathered over even lumpier yet fluffy mashed Idaho 'taters. I ate them immediately - and now I want more!
Nice work. I suppose you and HUD can shoot my nude pictorial for next month's issue of the Ensign! You earned it!
(04.22.09 10:08 AM)
Lyndzee of EP said:
What the Eff!?! Where is Rog's comment?? He was so excited about this post that I thought he'd be the first to comment. Hmmm. Anyway,, EVERYTHING about this wedding blew my mind. Rog was right,,,, a whole new level of awesomeness from the Lyons. Rock on!!!
(04.22.09 12:44 PM)
Rolf Loken said:
Great photos as usual. And I am a big fan of Larry Winget! As soon as I saw the photo - I knew right who it was!
(04.22.09 12:55 PM)
Alyssa Lang said:
this is sooooo ridiculous, in an amazing way. This might be my fav from you guys, ever.
(04.22.09 03:06 PM)
Jonathan said:
That was seriously an amazing wedding!! You guys are amazing. That group shot....freaking blew me away!
(04.22.09 04:59 PM)
zach anderson said:
Excellent work as always....you guys just flat out kill it. The portraits in the old school room are priceless...
(04.22.09 05:59 PM)
Mandi Nikole said:
These are fantastic! Love the one of the bride walking in the hall. Love the group photos and the one of bride and groom in elevator. You definitely rocked this wedding. Very inspiring to us new photographers.
(04.22.09 06:39 PM)
Megan Robbins said:
you are so ridiculously awesome! I really love love love your favorite, so much attitude!
(04.22.09 11:09 PM)
Tan said:
Best session I've seen thus far. Love the colors and the DRESS!
(04.23.09 03:14 PM)
Muriel said:
Oh my. Everything everyone else said! Plus - how did you light those rooms in the Castle Green? Lovely lovely.
(04.23.09 05:15 PM)
Candy Howard said:
What a day! Just when I think I have it narrowed down to a few favorites, I scroll down to find more! Beautiful!
(04.24.09 01:07 PM)
michelle cunningham said:
ok... that wedding dress was jaw dropping as it was but 2 handmade dresses??? wow!
(04.25.09 07:38 PM)
Heather Kincaid said:
What an AWESOME WEDDING and FANTASTIC photos!!!!!! You guys completely rocked this wedding. The couple must be so happy.
(04.26.09 10:46 AM)
Tonya Peterson said:
Amelia! Super cool wedding! I love the shot that is your shot of the day. Bridal party shots can get so boring if you do the same thing every time! Thanks for the inspiration!!!
(04.27.09 07:49 AM)
Bree said:
WOW. What an amazing wedding! I LOVE the full bridal party shot and the RING SHOT!
(05.04.09 09:57 PM)
Clancy Simon said:
A friend of mine just started her own photography website and blog. She somehow knew of yours and introduced me to it. All I have to say is that every new addition makes me sincerely happy. Like really, extremely, grinning from ear to ear, happy. You got it goin' on.
(05.07.09 07:18 PM)
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04.14.09
Loved this engagement session, loved the colors, loved the location, loved Jeff + Jane...need I say more?! Enjoy:)
Favorite shot of the day!
Watch out for their upcoming wedding come August!
Ps. Amazing hair and make-up provided by Nicole DeAnne!
mary said:
ahhhhmmmaayyyzzzzyynnng! amazing! your favorite shot is mine as well! I love her yellow dress! So precious! Great work!
(04.14.09 03:39 PM)
JORY CORDY said:
and on the 4th photo down Fred Egan swoops in to pick up the girl!
(04.14.09 04:00 PM)
amelialyon said:
Jory, lol!!! Super funny, Jeff DOES look like Fred Egan in that pic! I thought he looked too familiar!
(04.14.09 04:04 PM)
preston said:
+1 for your favorite as well. i like your use of off-camera lighting. i can't remember if you usually use lights, but i'm glad that you are here. very well done!
(04.14.09 04:07 PM)
Ashley said:
I love how you're using flash and I love Jane's dress! Jane, where did you get your adorable dress?
(04.14.09 04:07 PM)
John said:
Gosh, quite elegant, that dress is something else. The light in these images sings, crazy. Sublime, to say the least. Well done, as always.
(04.14.09 04:50 PM)
Rich said:
I hope they print that last photo HUGE and hang it on a wall where it belongs - that is awesome.
(04.14.09 06:37 PM)
Yuka photo art said:
This session is sooo beautiful! I love yellow and mood of this shoot!
(04.14.09 07:18 PM)
denise bovee said:
darn you justin and your lens baby goodness! How cute is this couple?! ....really cute :) love these shots guys!
(04.14.09 11:15 PM)
Céline said:
Waouh! félicitations, ces images sont vraiment superbes, j'adore! congratulations:)
(04.15.09 03:30 AM)
proposal girl said:
Adorable couple, beautiful pix. Would love to know about how they got engaged so I could post on my marriage proposal blog: proposalgirl.com.
(04.15.09 08:39 AM)
Augusta said:
These are all fantastic! I love your black and whites. And your colors. Hah. Okay, so I'm wondering if you help pose your subject/give them ideas or if you leave it all up to them. I think the hardest thing for me is helping pose people while still letting them look unposed.
(04.15.09 09:27 AM)
David Blakeman said:
Do us all a favor and stop being so freaking good at photography. Thanks.
(04.15.09 09:58 AM)
Imthiaz Houseman said:
i love the shot in front of the blue boat...great session!
(04.15.09 12:29 PM)
candice Brooke said:
OK dead serious comment: This post is so good I need some meds to come me down. Love you guys! and I love this post.
(04.15.09 05:52 PM)
Sarah @ BecomingSarah.com said:
The image of the two of them in the water is to die for! Well done!
(04.16.09 11:55 AM)
Kathleen Hennessey said:
I know I've told you before, but I absolutely adore you!! I check my RSS feed every day hoping there will be a new post from you, and am giddy and excited when I follow the feed to your site! You inspire me on so many levels, and I'm so grateful for the influence you continue to be in my life, even from miles and miles away! You introduced me to Fit For Life (which changed my life, btw) and change my life yet again last year when you introduced me to photography (via this blog and Hudson's notorious circle toast!)
Thank you, and have the loveliest of days!
(04.16.09 10:02 PM)
jodi said:
Never fails -- the one shot that makes me stop and go "ohhh..." ends up saying "favorite shot of the day" above it. LOVE IT>
(04.18.09 09:35 PM)
dean ray said:
awesome work, love your eye for those precious moments in time. the sun flair in some of these fotogs are super. come c us at dc photographers. dean
(05.02.09 12:39 PM)
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04.12.09
Amongst all of the Easter eggs, hunting, jellybeans and Easter Bunny hub-bub, we are most thankful for this holiday to remind us of the One who gave His all for us. Happy Easter everyone!
Hudson obviously was the winner of the Easter egg hunt, Sloan didn't mind letting him have the victory. I have a feeling it will be a totally different story next year!
Sloan got a pair of yellow sunglasses from his Sunday school teacher, he's been wearing them all day, it's been pretty cute!
J@KE said:
what a couple of cuties you got there! Thanks for posting these! Great stuff.... reminds me of when I was young and the glory of the "hunt".... LOL!
(04.12.09 10:18 PM)
Diana said:
That first picture is SO adorable!
(04.12.09 10:27 PM)
Charis said:
totally a huge fan (aka: stalker)! feel in love with your work ever since you shot a family friend's wedding @ shade hotel in manhattan beach! couldn't help but comment tonight, bc your son sloan looks hilarious in his yellow shades! keep up the great work!
(04.12.09 11:28 PM)
Julie Wilhite said:
Sloan's outfit to sunday school CRACKS me up!! He is absolutely, heartbreakingly cute. Love! :)
(04.13.09 10:37 AM)
Sarah @ BecomingSarah.com said:
The last picture is beyond precious! I'm glad the boys had a good time! Happy Easter to your family =)
(04.13.09 03:32 PM)
Rog said:
Oh that's so cute! Sloan is wearing hudson's shoes and getting so big too. haha.
(04.13.09 09:20 PM)
Dustin & Jessie Lyon said:
It was great being there with you guys over the weekend. Love all of you and love the photos. The boys are so cute.
(04.14.09 10:31 PM)
jesi haack said:
ummmm, is that a corduroy tie I see on your little man? the cute factor is off the charts right now....
(04.15.09 02:39 PM)
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04.10.09
Mary + Peter were married on March 21st at Calamigos Equestrian (great venue by the way!). I loved how fast the day went by, not only did I have a sweet time with Mary + Peter, but I was lucky enough to have Denise Bovee and Emily Ruth by my side. A few days prior Justin had sprained his ankle so I was anxious to find an awesome assistant and great second shooter so he wouldn't have to work, I was thankful these girls stepped up to the plate and did quite an amazing job!
We started the day off at a nearby hotel for a short and sweet tea ceremony. Then we headed to the Downtown area of Burbank to snag a few quick portraits before we headed over to the venue for their wedding ceremony.
I really liked the hair piece Mary wore that day, it was a flower decal made out of feathers and rhinestones.
My favorite shot of the day!
A sweet little moment of Peter with his groomsmen before the ceremony began.
Until Mary + Peter's wedding, I never really appreciated the symbolism that these next two images show, both are so similar, but so different in significance. See if you catch my drift:
Dad walking bride down the aisle...
Husband walking bride away from the aisle.
...And everything in between.
These next two images show one of my favorite moments that I've captured at a wedding reception, as Peter + Mary made their grand entrance Peter immediately welcomed his bride with a song, "I Do" by 98 Degrees, and he did a flippin' good job too! I had no idea that Peter had this trick up his sleeve and neither did the rest of the room, it was great!
Please forgive this last image. 1. I was using a crazy wide lens and 2. it was the end of a fun long day and I think it shows. Anyway, posting it seemed like a must! Left to right: Emily Ruth, Mary, Me, Peter, and Denis Bovee.
Click here to see more of Mary + Peter's wedding. Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Lee! Also, thank you to Betty Lang of Vanda Events for coordinating the day so beautifully!
Jason Roger said:
Sorry I missed this one...looks like it was super fun.. and could it be that your favorite shot is my favorite shot too!!. Answer. Yes it is!!!!
(04.10.09 04:48 PM)
Macy said:
You are such a rock star. Beautiful shots. I love the stories your images tell.
(04.10.09 05:10 PM)
Lyndzee of EP said:
;;;;doing the cabbage patch;;;; I'm lovin the first image. Her dimple is beautiful. Can't wait to get my pictuuuuures done!! Wooohooo!!!
(04.10.09 06:42 PM)
Rich said:
Seeing those two images juxtaposed is kindof fascinating...I'm a pretty huge dork about weddings and I think those symbolic acts are pretty important - I'm going to have to try and shoot them the same the next time we're out :) Great, amazing, awesome set of photos as always.
(04.10.09 07:27 PM)
j. said:
There is something very special about what you guys do, the way you capture people. Everything about your photos make me smile. Mary and Peter look beautiful. Truly amazing, as always.
(04.10.09 10:26 PM)
Anna said:
OMG! I love every single shot from this wedding! Awesome awesome shots Amelia :D & the newlyweds look absolutely gorgeous too!
(04.11.09 04:11 AM)
K.Johnson said:
Technical question: in your favorite shot from the day did you use any extra lighting like off camera flash or was it all natural?
(04.11.09 10:24 AM)
Ashley Rose said:
Seriously Amelia, you are truly truly amazing!!!! I love them all!!!! =) cannot wait for our shoot in june! woot!
(04.11.09 01:16 PM)
Rog said:
HI EP ALP TIIF. Lyons aren't in right now but if you'll leave a comment we'll get back to you as soon as time permits. Thanks and have a great day. =beep= Uhh, Hi I'm calling to see if you still wanted to do the thing next week with those guys. I've been meaning to stop by but I've only found time to look on your radical blog and be in awe and in oh and in oooh and so on. I like what I see and I see you.
(04.12.09 03:38 PM)
Melissa Gartner said:
Wedding pics are awesome!! Hmmm I wish I could get married again so you could shoot my wedding again :)
(04.14.09 03:48 PM)
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