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Since we were out of town for so long, we tried our best to keep up with everything, but with all of the crazy events over the past month our blogging habits have slowed down and I am DETERMINED to get back to blogging twice a week again. So here's a second entry for the week, and maybe if you're all lucky:) we'll get a third post up before the week is over!

Introducing Molly + John! We shot their engagement session in Long Beach near the Aquarium. I've been excited about posting this session because it really displays a wide array of natural lit images (minus my favorite shot of the day shot with off camera flash). Plus, these photos show Molly + John's personality so well, they were and are great together, especially for our camera!
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mj_eng003.jpgMy favorite shot of the day!

mj_eng004.jpgmj_eng005.jpgmj_eng006.jpgmj_eng007.jpgmj_eng008.jpgThe Canon 45mm tilt shift really grabs that faded natural light like no other! 
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Wedding soon to follow in October!


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Lori Anderson said:
Beautiful photos! A tilt-shift, some flare, and a lighthouse = good times!
(08.05.09 03:05 PM)
rich m said:
Wow - these are so gorgeous - I'm jealous of your skills AND of the couple who gets to be in these shots...so, so pretty :)
(08.05.09 03:38 PM)
allyson magda said:
beautiful work! love the area you shot these!
(08.05.09 03:53 PM)
Michelle Stone said:
I adore everything you guys do! These, as usual, ROCK!!!!!
(08.05.09 03:57 PM)
Lindsey Joy said:
This couple really looks rad in front of your camera!! I'm lovin' all the lens flare & your b&w recipe for this session. This HAS to be a sign in book for the wedding!!! BEAUTIFUL!
(08.05.09 04:05 PM)
Kayleen T. said:
Wow! just so beautiful and the flare is yummy!
(08.05.09 04:17 PM)
Karen Slate said:
love the angles, colors, and the little lens flare!
(08.05.09 04:38 PM)
Briony said:
these are marvelous!
(08.05.09 06:12 PM)
Lesley said:
gorgeous, as always.
(08.05.09 06:21 PM)
Carolyn Egerszegi said:
Crazy-gorgeous, as usual!
(08.05.09 08:47 PM)
Kara Wieler said:
These are fabulous. Love the light. My fav is the first lighthouse pic, fantastic!
(08.05.09 09:44 PM)
elena wilken said:
those TS shots are amazing! beautiful work!
(08.05.09 11:08 PM)
Candice {The Beautiful Mess} said:
exquisite. the color is SO rich and the chemistry between the couple is fantastic! great work lyon fam!
(08.06.09 05:48 AM)
Melissa Gartner said:
Love this post! Lots of colors, the green dress rocks and not to mention awesome light!!
(08.06.09 09:42 AM)
shannon said:
what amazing light! gorgeous shots, gorgeous couple!!!
(08.07.09 01:02 PM)
Jacob said:
these are great. i've been looking at your photos a lot lately and i cant get over how amazing the skin tones are. how the heck do you do that?
(08.09.09 05:13 PM)
alec vanderboom said:
awesome awesome shots. way to make good use of the harbor.
(08.10.09 12:45 PM)
Deborah Brandon said:
lush light / fabulous flare - love the moments captured - sooooooooooooo romantic - your skills are amazing :)
(08.10.09 09:38 PM)
Feuza said:
Wow- I get so inspired by your work, I can stare at these for hours.
(08.13.09 12:12 PM)
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First of all, before I go forward with this next post, I just wanted to take a moment again to say THANK YOU to everyone for the outpouring of love and all of the heartfelt comments on our last blog post about my father's passing. We have felt an overwhelming amount of caring and warmth from so many people, it is hard to be down when we feel so much support surrounding us. Each comment has been a ray of sunshine and it is much appreciated! Now onto to good stuff:

Virginia + John were married on June 27th at the Summit House in Fullerton. This day has been a long time coming. Virginia + John had originally booked us two years ago for June of 2008, but only a few days after our original meeting did I receive a message from these two sweet people that they wanted to postpone the wedding for another year because they wanted to finish school first. Of course I was more than happy to hold a date that far in advance for such a sweet couple, they were super personable and affable from the very beginning!

Recognize Virginia + John?! Check out the engagement session we shot with them back in February.
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vjwed_002.jpgvjwed_003.jpgThe first glance!
vjwed_004.jpgvjwed_005.jpgMy favorite shot of the day!
vjwed_006.jpgHair and make-up provided by my talented sister Nicole DeAnne...I'm telling you, Virginia was GORGEOUS on her wedding day! Thanks Nicole!
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Second favorite shot of the day.
vjwed_009.jpgvjwed_010.jpgJohn has super sensitive eyes, love this expression below, lol!
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The two years was WELL worth the wait, what a great day! Click here to view more photos with their online slideshow.
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Kayleen T. said:
What a beautiful couple and wedding and wow to Justin's ring magic skills!
(08.04.09 05:19 PM)
Stephanie Osborne said:
You guys rocked this wedding, this is the best I have seen from you yet! Great set!
(08.04.09 05:43 PM)
Trisha said:
awesome images! what a beautiful bride! and loove that ring shot. it's fierce.
(08.04.09 06:21 PM)
Yuka photo art said:
breathtaking photographs! My fav with the rings....soo creative!
(08.04.09 07:12 PM)
Sarah Rhoads said:
HOLY COW. you cats always know how to one up yourselves!!
(08.04.09 07:13 PM)
Christian said:
These are all such great shots! The natural light shows are just amazing! John + Virg, great choice on the location! Glad I was able to be there! Wouldn't have missed it for the world! :) -Christian
(08.04.09 08:05 PM)
Meredith said:
I want her dress & flowers please. WOW these totally blowe awesome out of the park!!!! Great job! gorgeous wedding. gorgeous bride. gorgeous pictures to show it.
(08.05.09 03:32 AM)
Courtney said:
GORGEOUS!! How on earth do you do it? :) and what a stunning bride and groom, they'll make beautiful babies one day. :)
(08.05.09 06:06 AM)
johnwaire | photo said:
that ring shot is just TOO cool!
(08.05.09 07:50 AM)
Jerry said:
ABSOLUTELY AWESOME SET, GREAT WORK!
(08.05.09 09:48 AM)
Dominoe Imus said:
Oh my gosh LOOOOVE the shot with the flower girls!! They look like fairies from A Midsummers Nights Eve!!
(08.05.09 10:09 AM)
Paige Green said:
oh my gosh! Virginia, Jill and Alyse, they all look BEAUTY-FULL!!! I am so happy you were able capture her amazing day beautifully (as you did mine!)
(08.05.09 03:28 PM)
ellie grover said:
You guys do the most beautiful work, I absolutely LOVE visiting your blog :) Your last post made me cry by the way, so special that you were able to document all of that, what a blessing for years to come...
(08.05.09 04:00 PM)
Emily Beaty said:
Beautiful job - all around!! Y'all are so creative!
(08.07.09 07:49 AM)
courtney Ortiz said:
gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!!!
(08.07.09 02:00 PM)
jenberry said:
i hardly ever comment, but i couldn't help myself tonight. Holy moly. this is wicked awesome. it starts with the perfect dress shot and ends with a perfect capture of fun momentum and mood.
(08.08.09 09:30 PM)
cassie anne said:
I love the bouquet shot!
(08.09.09 02:06 PM)
Lisa Gilbert said:
Gorgeous! That shoe shot made me drool a little bit.....
(08.18.09 06:36 AM)
Dasha said:
all i can say is wow...the snapshots were taken just at the right moment throughout the wedding..it all looks so natural and elegant...beautiful work!
(08.19.09 12:27 AM)
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