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06.01.10
I shot this engagement session a little over a month ago and have been waiting for a good time to blog it...today seemed like a good day:). My favorite part about Emily + Drew's engagement session was the nature and whimsical feel of the first location, I thought it suited them very well as a couple.
Emily + Drew's wedding is just around the corner in July!
Mel said:
Oh my, these are lovely...I love how you integrate emotion in your images Amelia. Simply stunning!
(06.01.10 12:12 PM)
Katie Jane Parker said:
Gorgeous. I especially love the third from the bottom.
(06.01.10 03:22 PM)
Anne Elisabeth said:
These pictures are breathtaking! Awesome
(06.01.10 03:37 PM)
Allison said:
Love them all.... The first location is such a beautiful spot.
(06.01.10 04:52 PM)
yan palmer said:
its seriously so fun to watch your creativity unfold. no one has a vision quite like amelia.
(06.01.10 07:50 PM)
Kayleen T. said:
I love your fave, Amelia!!! :)
(06.01.10 08:37 PM)
Marielle Hayes said:
This shoot is gorgeous! I love the set of three photographs of their eyes! What a fabulous shoot!
(06.02.10 12:02 AM)
Alexandra said:
These shots are so beautiful and creative. I have too many favorites to mention. Great work! (And i love her pink heels :))
(06.02.10 12:47 AM)
Dominik said:
Hello Amelia,
your style is so great, unique and a big pool of inspirations for me. Thank you!
Best wishes from Germany
Dominik
(06.02.10 02:53 AM)
Justin said:
That silhouette shot is pretty amazing!
(06.03.10 06:15 AM)
Cathy said:
Love the phone booth flash shots!
(06.03.10 09:01 AM)
Kristin said:
I love the second location, I know exactly why you keep using it! How do you get the flash of light next to the photo booth shots?
(06.03.10 12:15 PM)
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05.13.10
Therese + Jim suggested for their engagement session that we shoot in Pasadena and I didn't hesitate to agree! Any chance to shoot and visit Pasadena I happily take. Pasadena feels like home to me. Maybe because Justin and I lived there for the first two years of marriage, maybe because I grew up spending every New Year's Eve on Colorado Boulevard just to sleep during the Rose Parade the next morning, or maybe because my grandmother use to own and run a bridal gown shop in Downtown Pasadena...whatever it is, I HEART that city!:)
I was lucky enough to have Erin of He and She Photography come and assist me, we had fun with Therese + Jim, I'm excited to show these images off!
Jonathan Connolly said:
I love your favorite shot of the day. That came out so nice!
(05.14.10 05:37 AM)
Derek Frenzel said:
Awesome shoot- I love the staircase and metal grate ones towards the end. And ah Pasadena... It makes Sarah and I happy as well.
(05.14.10 07:39 AM)
Patrick T. said:
Awesome Photos!
Therese, congratulations to you on your engagement and continued happiness with your man! :) Go Gurrlll!
Jim, congratulations on finding a special woman that is AMAAAAAAAAZING.. take great care of her!
(05.14.10 04:37 PM)
TonyJ said:
Wow-thanks for the inspirational images. The backlit couple on the stairs through the grate are fantastic, but I was most struck by the long shadow/upside down image. I kept thinking I should be bothered by the fact it's upside down but the more I looked the more I liked...in short my eyes have a hard time looking away!
(05.16.10 06:42 AM)
Laura said:
What a fabulous shoot! I love your style and the energy you capture in your work. Wonderful! Full disclosure: I just spent about an hour looking through your blog and love it all :) Keep rockin' Happy Sunday!
(05.16.10 06:18 PM)
nick said:
This post blew my mind into a million pieces and then put it back together 20 times better than it was before!!!
(05.19.10 08:01 PM)
EmmaRose Photography said:
Nice work! Love the yellow lines on the steps and the shadowplay especially! Very inspiring!
(05.20.10 10:33 AM)
Brenda Landrum said:
I love this session, especially the last set of images!! So many wonderful shots! Fabulous as always Amelia!
(05.26.10 05:42 PM)
Desi said:
Hey Amelia,
Lovely as always!!
Plz tell me what lenses you use? I'm planning on buying a new one..need a few tips!
desi
(06.01.10 06:47 AM)
amelialyon said:
Desi, Justin and I use a bunch of different lenses, but our most favorite all around good lens is the Canon 35mm 1.4! I have it on my camera about 75% of the time.
(06.01.10 09:31 AM)
Therese A. said:
Amelia, I can't get over how beautiful these pictures are. Thank you for making our engagement session fun and memorable. We can't wait to see the wedding photos. I know they'll be just as gorgeous!
(06.17.10 09:37 AM)
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05.11.10
It is my great pleasure to show off the lovely couple of Wendy + Matt. You may recall their faces from a contest we held at the end of 2009. When we first received Wendy's + Matt's submission I was hoping that they would be the couple to win and THEY DID! Justin and I had been looking forward to finally meeting Wendy + Matt in person after seeing how many of their loved ones had voted on them, we truly felt they deserved this great honor. Their engagement session turned out sweet! Justin and I are truly looking forward to their wedding day!
Megan Welker said:
loove this! They were my favorite too! beautiful couple and images Amelia!
(05.11.10 01:52 PM)
Melissa Gartner said:
So pretty. Love the last one!! Amelia you get better every day!!
(05.11.10 02:58 PM)
jen berry said:
First of all, you rock for doing this. Cancer takes such a toll on a couple and the fact that they made it through deserves celebration. Not only did you give them a session, you gave them a kick butt session. These are awesome. full of romance and laughter. i love the last two. the line in the last one guiding your eye right to them is awesome. And the laughter and love in the 2nd to last rocks!!! I Love her blue dress. cute!!!
(05.11.10 03:02 PM)
Brenda Landrum said:
I love this session! Every image is so beautiful and I too love the wide grass shot!! Awesome!
(05.11.10 04:57 PM)
Randi said:
how did you get so high up for the grass shot?! did you bring a ladder? They are such a beautiful couple.
(05.11.10 05:27 PM)
Thresha said:
These are great!! I especially adore the ones in the grassy field area!
(05.11.10 05:58 PM)
Allison said:
Oh these are just perfect! I love the stories you tell with your pictures!
(05.11.10 09:43 PM)
Lora Ayers said:
these are so unique, I love it when she pulls his tie, so cute! And the last one with the silhouettes is nifty too!
(05.12.10 11:55 AM)
Lizzy Peterson said:
ok I absolutely love love LOVE these pictures!!!!!!! You are so talented!!!! Amazing job Amelia!
(05.12.10 02:53 PM)
noelle said:
I just wanted to tell you that I have been following you for a while and you have become one of my favorite blogs! The Jill pregnant shoot is my favorite shoot ever! I absolutely adore your use of light in that shoot. The colors were so saturated, the shadows were cool in contrast to the bright warms of the light. Love your work!
(05.12.10 07:18 PM)
jean smith said:
you NEVER cease to amaze. seriously...eye candy every time i come over to your blog. LOVE these!
(05.13.10 11:21 AM)
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04.15.10
The color of this engagement session truly brightens my day! Scott + Ashley were rockstars in front of my camera! I actually knew Scott's sister and mom a looooong time ago when we all worked together in the retail store of Ralph Lauren...yes, I use to work retail! Anyway, this engagement session makes me happy, enjoy. :)
Scott + Ashley are due to tie the knot in June!
Katherine said:
Love these! Your favorite is my favorite! I like the last one a lot too!
(04.15.10 04:26 PM)
Erin Woolsey said:
this couple looks so incredibly happy together--their smiles make me smile, PLUS it also helps that the images are so imaginative, great lighting, and nice tilty-siftness.
(04.15.10 08:10 PM)
Rog said:
Six Degrees to Kevin Bacon. Ready? Here we go: Scott served a mission in the South Dakota Rapid City Mission with Oren Stubbs. Oren and I grew up together. I served a mission in the South Dakota Rapid City Mission with Tyler Patterson. Tyler Patterson's dad is Kevin Bacon's financial adviser. Done and done. Tell the kids I love them and I'll be home after the movie! Goodnight!
(04.15.10 10:46 PM)
Melissa Munding said:
Wow, her eyes are AMAZING! Love this shoot, love the colors and the light! You're my favorite : )
(04.16.10 01:46 AM)
Christie said:
Rockstar location and clients! These pictures make me smile. :))))
(04.16.10 07:50 AM)
Jeff Thompson said:
Great shoot! These photos look amazing! Can't wait for the wedding.
(04.16.10 03:32 PM)
kristen Tourtillotte said:
Awesome. Love the light. A lot of chemistry between those two!
(04.17.10 10:51 AM)
Karen Norman said:
Amelia - These are beautiful! I had a hard time deciding which ones to get. I love all of the effects you use, and it's very exciting to see the pics up here on your blog. Great job - looking forward to seeing you at the wedding!
(04.17.10 04:06 PM)
Katie Hatch said:
Hi Amelia! I'm so excited to see you at the wedding, it's been too long...just make sure to make me look skinny, OK? ;-) haha! Your fave is my fave too. Aren't they great together?
(04.18.10 11:19 AM)
Scott Hayden said:
So happy with how these came out! Im excited to see what the wedding shots will look like. Thanks again!
(04.18.10 03:22 PM)
francis said:
bad. a$$. you are a master of light + composition. I really like this set. you framed this couple perfectly. and your fav of the day is my fav of the set as well. thanks!
(04.26.10 06:08 PM)
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03.15.10
Lauryn + Jimmy booked Justin and I to shoot their wedding and engagement session via email because they weren't able to meet us in person, due to the fact that they are currently living in Korea teaching english. I was really happy to book their engagement session at Union Station in Downtown LA during their recent trip back to the States. It's always fun meeting clients in person after gaining a professional relationship over email. I had a great time getting to know these two and am definitely looking forward to the wedding in August!
Anna Kim Photography said:
Wowzers! That sunburst kiss is such a sweet shot. Your work continually blows me away. Thanks for being such an inspiration.
(03.15.10 04:21 PM)
anda said:
amelia!! i love these! the locations are awesome and the reflections are to die for.
(03.15.10 04:55 PM)
katie b. said:
don't know if I have commented before but i love your photos. thanks for sharing.
(03.15.10 05:21 PM)
jean smith said:
so, so, so in love with your images. as usual. you are one of my greatest inspirations.
(03.15.10 06:12 PM)
nancy {so happi together} said:
what?! The reflections ones are blowing my mind. Love that you didn't make this a traditional Union Station shoot but added your own awesome amelia flavor!
(03.15.10 10:55 PM)
Steven Elmer said:
Guys, you continuously push it harder than ever and I am always in awe and inspired, keep it coming ;)
(03.16.10 01:03 AM)
Kayleen T. said:
I love your processing on these, especially the warm/brown black and whites! The rotating door shot is like what??!! I have no idea what's going on or how you did it but I love it!
(03.16.10 02:05 AM)
Katy Gray said:
Beautiful session, I especially love the one where they are on either side of the bench with the people walking by.
(03.16.10 10:23 AM)
Bonni Simmons said:
That location is incredible... and so are the images. :) Awesome!
(03.17.10 09:37 AM)
Russell Snider said:
Always love your work, I recently came across you two and it''s always enjoy coming to your site. Very inspiring.
(03.17.10 11:33 PM)
Dognbird said:
Love! This session is so well done, love all the emotions and the way you played with the light.
(03.19.10 08:58 AM)
Gilbert Wong said:
Images taken very casual and yet memorably worth keeping for years to come! I want this feel too in my shots. Inspiring!
(03.25.10 10:04 AM)
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