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01.15.09
I had the wonderful pleasure of photographing my little cousin's wedding (well, he's not so little now, he's like 6 foot 4inches!) along with his beautiful bride (thanks again to the talented Nicole DeAnne) on November 21st of 2008. I also had a blast spending the day with the fabulous Lyndzee Ellsworth of Ellsworth Photography! Jarrett + Jenn were married at the LDS Temple in Los Angeles with a ring ceremony and reception that followed in Glendora. Here are a few of our favorites from their big day:
Amanda Auer said:
Amelia, I consistently LOVE your work! Amazing!! You have one lucky cousin! :)
(01.15.09 01:05 AM)
Erin said:
These are so beautiful. That is a beautiful temple.
(01.15.09 06:53 AM)
evan hunter said:
Great imagery, you really know how to capture the moment and put you in the moment
(01.15.09 06:59 AM)
Lori Anderson said:
So cute! And her dress is gorgeous!
(01.15.09 09:16 AM)
Yuka photo art said:
Beautiful moments of their day!!!!
(01.15.09 09:36 AM)
Michelle Moore said:
The first image is lovely! Your use of the tilt never ceases to amaze me! What a STUNNING bride!!!
(01.15.09 09:45 AM)
Julie Parker said:
I LOVE #5!! I'm curious, was your blog hedder inspired by this temple?
(01.15.09 10:20 AM)
Stacy Guthrie, myweddingfilm said:
Sweet stuff! I love the vertical one at the temple where you are down low looking through the spiky bushes. So great!
(01.15.09 10:56 AM)
Mandy said:
You really captured the closeness of this couple. stunning work as usual.
(01.15.09 11:04 AM)
Debbie said:
I wanna be in your pictures. They almost look old timey. Really cool!
(01.15.09 11:46 AM)
todd pellowe said:
dig the shots in the full sunlight.
(01.15.09 12:22 PM)
Abra said:
Great shots. Their eyes looks AMAZING.
(01.15.09 03:06 PM)
Hanssie said:
The dancing shots are so great! Love them!
(01.15.09 05:48 PM)
Tonya Peterson said:
Beautiful! The ones at the temple are so awesome! They made that Cultural Hall look good! What a beautiful Wedding. Amazing Cake! Amazing pics!
(01.17.09 10:42 AM)
Maya Laurent said:
Love the ring placement on the card!
(01.21.09 11:30 AM)
The Memory Journalists said:
What a beautiful couple! Your favorite is my favorite too!
(01.27.09 09:34 PM)
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01.08.09
November 15th, 2008 was an eventful day to say the least! Not only did this lovely couple tie the knot, but it was also the day the all of the crazy fires broke out not too far from our house. We were just about ready to head out the door to Kenny + Nhi's wedding when we saw up in the sky a huge black cloud and flames just miles away! So we quickly packed up all of our hard drives, 72 hour kits, important documents, and arranged an emergency plan for our boys. We then said a quick prayer and headed out the door, we feel so blessed that we were able to come home at the end of the night to a perfectly sound house with just ash outside our patio and surrounding grounds. Nhi + Kenny were extremely kind and concerned for our situation and we wanted to personally thank them for that (also for the brownies they sent to us a few weeks after the wedding was over :), loved them!). Despite the crazy circumstances we were still able to have an amazing day! Here are some of our favorite shots:
My favorite shot of the day!
The reception was held in Fullerton at the Summit House. The restaurant is set up on top of a hill and this is the view we could see from there.
Thank you to Kenny + Nhi for having us out, the pleasure was ours!!!
Click here for more photos!
David Bier said:
Long time reader, first time commenter! Loving your off-camera, tilt-shifted style. Really impressive and inspirational stuff!
(01.09.09 01:26 AM)
Melissa said:
The picture with her veil floating in the air and almost wrapping around them is absolutely incredible!
(01.09.09 01:29 AM)
Bobby Earle said:
You guys are officially my favorite wedding photographers. Dadgummy, you guys are good!
Bobby
(01.09.09 01:39 AM)
ROG said:
I'm only up because my boss just called me and tried to get me to drive to victorville right now. HAHAHAHAHAHA. Yeah right, I've got to check the Lyons blog for updates. Yep, got one...and it's pretty good. I don't know...just a thought...bokeh is not my choice word, I actually think it's kind of lame. It might mean somethinglike "blurry" in japanese, since a japanese photographer coined the phrase...anyway, mix the bokeh with some glare and add a shot of wizard-ness, then you'll be drunk with perfection like the second shot from the top. Good freakin shot! That's why I say hey man, nice shot. It was a good shot man.
(01.09.09 02:42 AM)
Susan Dodd said:
So LOVELY! It must have been a very scary day! It is so great that you were able to make such amazing photos on a worrisome day! Glad everything turned out ok!
(01.09.09 05:46 AM)
Jill Thomas said:
Love these. You are amazing. I am so curious how you do your "blurry" images (like the alley or the pic of the couple dancing)??
I have attempted this but to no avail . . . it looks to fake. Any sharing?!?
(01.09.09 06:00 AM)
Cynthia Rankin said:
These images are so moving and portray the personalities of all the wedding party. The Bride was blessed to have such a lovely wedding and a very unique photographer.
(01.09.09 06:20 AM)
Michelle Moore said:
I LOVE the shot of the B&G where her veil is floating over the two of them. So fantastic!!!
(01.09.09 09:44 AM)
digital photography said:
This is great, looking lovely ...
The work is totally professional, i would really appreciate the photographer for his expertise.
(01.09.09 10:33 AM)
michelle said:
lovely! love the bridal party shot! and to shoot while worrying about your house! you still rocked it! =)
(01.09.09 11:11 AM)
Melissa said:
Uou shot some in old town orange at the plaza! I miss that place so. Fabulous shots. I love the lighting in the church!
(01.09.09 12:21 PM)
Vivian Tran said:
What beautiful photos and thanks for sharing. I lived right where the fire was in Yorba Linda....it was very very scary that day for all of us...
(01.09.09 12:22 PM)
Keri said:
Um hello! Random question ever - but how do you get your hair to stay pinned back like in the last picture? I've tried that with bobby pins and it just kind of falls out. Any suggestions, tips, hints would be GREATLY appreciated.
Also? I'm so glad your house is okay!!! Love your blog too. Provides TONS of inspiration to this fledgling little photographer. :)
(01.09.09 03:36 PM)
Becka Knight (Studio222 Photography) said:
Love the veil shot! So dramatic. They are all beautiful.
(01.09.09 04:31 PM)
Stacy Guthrie, myweddingfilm said:
Fabulous! I love the ring shot, the arrow shot, and great use of a parking lot!!!
(01.09.09 04:55 PM)
Leandra said:
I've been following your blog for a while, and I think this is one of my favorite weddings to date. Beautiful pictures! The ceremony shot of them kneeling at the altar is stunning, as well as the portraits of the couple.
(01.10.09 06:49 AM)
Lyndzee said:
I don't know why I always feel that I should apologize for my husband, The Rog. Don't ask,, just habbit I suppose. Well, I LOVE this wedding, great angle on the Cypress building, that one is my fav. Love you guys, you rock!!
(01.10.09 02:53 PM)
Lori Anderson said:
Lovin' your tilt-shift shots! And I still can't believe how close the fires got. Our church is in Fullerton and the smoke was so thick.
(01.10.09 05:17 PM)
Brenda Landrum said:
WOW! The second image is so AMAZING! My jaw dropped when I saw it. I so want to be like you when I grow up. Ok, well I am over 30 now but you are a huge inspiration to me. Just beautiful!
(01.10.09 06:25 PM)
Stephanie Osborne said:
I love the second shot in the series. I especially love the photos of them against the very corner of the building what an interesting perspective. Glad you and yours are all ok after the fires...
(01.11.09 10:44 AM)
Ryel j said:
The Vail Shot and the happy couple on the corner are my favorite! Amazing work... this is gonna be an amazing year for you guys!!! xoxoxo
(01.11.09 05:50 PM)
sandie said:
love the lens baby.. love your lines with the corner of that building! oh and love your bright pink top in the last shot! :)
(01.14.09 11:45 PM)
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2008 was an EPIC year, we were so blessed to work with the COOLEST couples and enjoyed EVERY wedding! 2008 has definitely given 2009 a run for it's money! Here are all of my favorite shots of the day from wedding posts of 2008:
Favorite shot of the day: Engagements and Portraits, coming soon!
angie + matt said:
Miss Amelia you rocked 2008 like nothing else! Congrats to an Amazing year!! Happy Happy 2009:).!
(01.01.09 11:50 AM)
Amelia Brubaker said:
Just thought I would tell you how amazed I am by your photography...it is inspiring! I love looking at your blog!
(01.01.09 01:12 PM)
sandy said:
Lover your style and cant wait to see more!!!!!!!!!!!!
(01.01.09 08:19 PM)
Katie Thurmes said:
Dang girl!...What a beautiful recap of the year! I LOVE that ceremony entrance shot - very dramatic and anticipatory. Many blessings to you in 2009 :)
(01.01.09 09:10 PM)
jenn king said:
amelia, you are amazing! you bring so much happiness to others! you are making a difference in this world! happy new year!
(01.01.09 10:31 PM)
Stephanie Osborne said:
Wow these are amazing, the shot up against the glass and the flare shot with the delicate veil are my faves. Looks like you had an amazing year! Here is to 2009!
(01.02.09 07:23 AM)
Rebecca Wood said:
as always... gorgeous. congratulations on inspiring me all year. i look forward to checking in through 2009 to see what magic you are making. all the best to you and yours. rebecca
(01.02.09 07:40 AM)
Bonnie Tsang said:
You guys have been an amazing inspiration. Thank you! Look forward to more in 2009!
(01.02.09 08:51 AM)
Kate said:
You are such an amazing photographer! It's photogs like you that make me always try to be better.
(01.07.09 01:24 PM)
Kate said:
I love each and every one of these...hands down favorites are the one of them kissing behind the parasol, and the couple kissing on the stairs from above. your angles and composition are tdf.
(01.26.09 10:08 AM)
The Memory Journalists said:
What beautiful shots! I love the one of them kissing behind the parasol! Gorgeous!
(01.27.09 10:12 PM)
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12.18.08
Mr. + Mrs. De Guzman were married on November 8th. We definitely had been anticipating this wedding ever since we spent a super fun afternoon with Jeannette + Glen back in April in fabulous city of Chicago as we shot their engagement session.
When I arrived to Jeannette's hotel room for prep photos I immediately fell in love with Jeannette's hair-do, it set the precedence for the entire day, old hollywood glam, gorgeous!!! What a fun idea for a theme and they lived up to it too!
Glen's groomsmen pumping him up before the ceremony!
After the ceremony was over we headed to a secretnew location for some portraits.
The reception was held at the Turnip Rose in Newport Beach.
My favorite shot of the day!
All of Jeannette + Glen's paper goods were printed and designed by Ink Loves Paper.
Congrats, congrats to Jeannette + Glen De Guzman!!! Click here to see more from their wedding day! Ps. I know the song I used is cliche, but it seemed fitting! :)
kelli said:
holy cow, those are phenomenal. about 90% of those images made my heart sing. :)
(12.18.08 04:41 PM)
Yuka photo art said:
These are great pictures of wedding! I love b/w photos....you are an artist!
(12.18.08 04:53 PM)
bobbi+ said:
You guys are so incredibly talented! This is one of my favorite AL posts EVERRRR!!!!!!!
(12.18.08 05:23 PM)
Cassie said:
WOW! These are phenomenal! I'm continuously blown away by your talent.
(12.18.08 06:30 PM)
The Memory Journalists said:
What an absolutely beautiful couple and absolutely gorgeous pictures!
(12.18.08 07:26 PM)
kristine and ron atienza said:
Yay and Congrats to Jeannette and Glen!!
(12.18.08 08:33 PM)
Erik Miguel Photography said:
Wow, you have some phenomenal black and whites on this post.
(12.18.08 10:34 PM)
john waire said:
really digging all of the b&w images in this post. good schtuff!
(12.19.08 04:08 AM)
Stacy Guthrie, myweddingfilm said:
Those are great! I love the one of his shadow and half of his face and also all of the ones with the copper walls are amazing. I think I'm getting addicted to your blog!
(12.19.08 06:51 AM)
kristin said:
Oh man...these are amazing. That first photo is breath taking! Love this wedding.. but I love all your work :)
(12.20.08 12:25 AM)
Pamela Telgenhoff said:
Love these shots and the post processing is amazing. The last one is my favorite!
(12.20.08 05:53 AM)
rog said:
Hello masters of the P.H.O.T.O., I think you should just keep on doing this...maybe even for a living someday. You might even be able to take home some "Photogs of the Year" title if you play your cards right. I mean I'm no pancreatic surgeon, but this last shot suits royalty. FREAK YEAH!!!
(12.20.08 01:21 PM)
Bethany said:
Hey Amelia, I absolutely love your work. I'm a budding photographer in Utah and would love any kind of tips or advice you could give. You are my photography role model, and I thank you for the way you inspire me to take amazing pictures. Is there a tutorial for the gritty look you give many of your photos? Or darkening the edges? I would love to hear from you! You are seriously amazing at what you do.
(12.20.08 11:27 PM)
Mese Ugapo said:
I seriously want to vomit. What is it that separates the good from the great? I ask you because you have separated yourself from about, oh I don't know maybe 99% of the other photographers in the world. There are those hobbyists with a mild appreciation for photography and have the nerve to call themselves photographers. You my friend are an artist. The camera is your medium and the world is your canvas. Your work is truly stunning. The lengthened shots are breathtaking. Full speed ahead without the brakes Amelia.
(12.21.08 10:06 PM)
ScotWharton said:
I love it when I know where (secret)new locations are! These shots are soooo INCREDIBLE! Nice work y'all!
(12.22.08 08:16 AM)
Aaron Dieppa said:
Awesome photos! It was cool seeing you work. The photos at the Performing Arts Center rocked!
(12.22.08 11:06 PM)
Barbara said:
You did a great job with Jeanette's wedding! I love the one of them in the window, and the ones of them at the performing arts center. Some of them look like paintings!I had a great time at their wedding, and it was nice re-living it through your photos. Happy Holidays!
(12.22.08 11:11 PM)
jessica claire said:
amelia, these are seriously flippin' insane. you have gotten SO amazingly good--seriously, you outdid yourself with this one!!
(12.24.08 09:56 PM)
punam bean said:
Wow! These are all amazing - the bride is so so beautiful! Amazing!
(12.27.08 08:34 AM)
jerry yoon said:
what an amazingly solid set. your power levels are off the charts superwoman!
(12.28.08 08:41 AM)
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12.09.08
Stephanie + Tom were married on October 11th in Coto De Caza. We had such a awesomely-rad day with these two, it was nothing short of the fun we had with them during their engagement session at the Orange County Fair. Introducing the new Mr. & Mrs. Lam!
Congrats to Stephanie + Tom, LOVED your wedding! Thanks for having us out! Click here for their slideshow!
The day started off at Stephanie's parents' home for the their traditional tea ceremony.
Stephanie had none other than the Uber FABULOUS Nicole DeAnne do her hair and make-up, I LOVED this hair-do!!!
I though her shoes were gorgeous!
Since the wedding was held at a golf course we thought it was fitting to do the ring shot in with all of the tee's.
In the back of the Rolls...
My favorite shot(s) of the day!!!
Second favorite shot of the day!
I'm not sure how Stephanie felt, but as she turned the corner to walk down the aisle my heart skipped a beat to see ALL of the MANY people in attendance for the ceremony!
Mmmm, cupcakes instead of a cake....need I say more?!
Congrats to Stephanie + Tom, LOVED your wedding! Thanks for having us out! Click here for their slideshow!
Rog said:
ahh yes, I remember it like it were yesterday. The smell of the fresh cut good lookingness of Tom and Stephanie. Ready for thier time to embark on the most badically righteous photoshoot of thier lives. Fatefully, the Lyons took on the task like it was ordering a grande hot chocolatte from starbucks in the comfort of thier own car...easy and beautiful, over flowing with creativity. No problem for these two, they work in thier sleep...at least Amelia does...not quite sure when Justin works. I'll ask him tonight and let you know. Over and out my loves!
(12.09.08 08:34 PM)
sandie said:
beautiful.. beautiful ...beautiful!!!! love that shot leaning on the car.. with the flare.. yummy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(12.09.08 08:36 PM)
Matthew Morgan said:
sweeet moody front lighting on the silhouetted closeup; what a classy wedding!
(12.09.08 08:42 PM)
Meg said:
Nothing short of amazing- gorgeous processing and beautiful images to match. Kudos!
(12.09.08 10:39 PM)
mary said:
what what? i want to get divorced to my husband and then get married again to him JUST so you can photograph our wedding! haha. maybe i will have to arrange a couple shoot one of these days to suffice. beautiful yet again!
(12.09.08 11:31 PM)
Candace Prokopets said:
These are amazing. That mountain of cupcakes is unbelievable. Great job!
(12.10.08 08:28 AM)
Ashley Rose said:
I heart this wedding, and those shoes!!! Car shot is my FAV!!! :)
(12.10.08 09:22 AM)
Jordana Hazel said:
Beautiful shots! The one on the car is my favorite... but the first kiss is stunning. I love your work!
(12.12.08 10:40 AM)
stephanie . o said:
wow...these are amazing!!
(12.12.08 09:19 PM)
Rachel T said:
ok so i some how stumbled upon you like just now a few seconds ago.... and im so glad i did!! your work is glorious!
and i am your fan :)
cheers!
-rachel
(12.16.08 11:37 AM)
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