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01.09.10
Melissa + Bryan's wedding is #2 out of the last four weddings of 2009 and I am BEYOND excited to show this one off! They were married on October 24th, 2009 and held the entire event at Rancho Las Lomas in Silverado, California. We immediately fell in love with this location, there was so much to work with, we sort of had a creative flow overload! On top of such a rad location, we had Melissa + Bryan to work with, all of their amazing wedding details, and some of the best wedding vendors in the industry behind this amazing day (we'll be mentioning these vendors below)!
My favorite item of the day...the dessert station (that can count as one item...right?!)! The Sweet & Saucy Shop seriously makes the BEST cakes, cupcakes, and devilish desserts we have ever tasted! We're hoping we get to work with them many more times in the upcoming year!
Melissa + Bryan's wedding was fun, funky, colorful, and romantic all rolled into one! So, without further ado we present to you the newly married Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Huber!
My favorite item of the day...the dessert station (that can count as one item...right?!)! The Sweet & Saucy Shop seriously makes the BEST cakes, cupcakes, and devilish desserts we have ever tasted! We're hoping we get to work with them many more times in the upcoming year!Wow, what a sweet day! Thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Huber for having us out! Click here to see their online slideshow!
Shannon said:
Her tattoos are so gorgeous. All of the details were so well put together. Beautiful wedding!
(01.09.10 12:55 PM)
emily quinton said:
Amelia!!!! AMAZING... ;-)
Fabulous, fabulous wedding. You lucky thing getting this couple! And what a fantastic job you've done.
Blown away...
(01.09.10 12:55 PM)
Meredith Williams said:
I love everything about this wedding! It's all so beautiful, every last detail :) That ring shot is stunning and I love the getting in the dress image too. Beautiful!!
(01.09.10 01:08 PM)
Noe Marinelli said:
This is def my favorite wedding post so far. Amazing work!
(01.09.10 01:12 PM)
Courtney Toney said:
Yay! Love the photos and it was absolutely wonderful to work with you!
(01.09.10 01:16 PM)
Samaria said:
I am in LOVE with her tatoos! These are such beautiful images:)
(01.09.10 01:19 PM)
Erin said:
Wow, Amelia, this is a fantastic wedding and gorgeous work as always! I'd love to feature this wedding on Apt#34! Let me know if you're interested :)
(01.09.10 01:20 PM)
Kayleen T. said:
Beautiful wedding and amazing details! Love the shot of the bridesmaids and bride and all their cool art on their arms/legs! Fantastic pictures!!
(01.09.10 01:43 PM)
Melody @ Sweet & Saucy Shop said:
So happy to finally get to work with you! The photos are absolutely gorgeous! This wedding was such a dream come true...one of the sweetest couples EVER and they picked an amazing location and perfect vendors too! Love Courtney, Kristin, & Nicole's work!
(01.09.10 02:38 PM)
Bianca Valentim said:
I LOVE the red photo booth!
awesome images... my favorite is also THE RING!
:)
(01.09.10 04:08 PM)
Brandi said:
Yeah yeah tattooed hotties! Love all the details and the phone booth too.
(01.09.10 04:10 PM)
amy said:
Your photography is untouchable! I love loggin on here and getting CHILLS everytime I see your work! Great job! I love the sailor jerry tats on the bride/bridesmaid shots....so fun!! Anyway, just wanted to leave a comment, it's been too long!! Happy New Year!
(01.09.10 04:30 PM)
Memoree said:
Absolutely LOVE these images! The bride is STUNNING!!!
(01.09.10 08:38 PM)
joannelydia said:
LOVE this wedding!! amazing style!the cake is gorgeous! what a beautiful couple!
(01.09.10 09:18 PM)
jenny haas said:
wow! love all of these! great work :)
(01.09.10 09:25 PM)
Jenny said:
the car shot is awesome ! And the ring shot is so creative !
(01.09.10 10:15 PM)
AmyPunky Photography said:
This is R.A.D!!!
(01.10.10 02:27 AM)
Alexandra said:
These are SO MUCH FUN. I love them! How do you get that beautiful warm/yellow tint to all of your photos? It adds something so beautiful. I love it! All of these are so great, they must have been so pleased! Wow.
(01.10.10 07:31 AM)
Nicole Deanne said:
AMELIA & JUSTIN!!! Thanks for the shout out & love. I LOVE working with you guys! and not to mention your work is outstanding! Cant wait to post this wedding on my blog! Love you!
(01.10.10 12:47 PM)
Kip said:
Love.
(01.10.10 07:57 PM)
Angelica Tanneryd said:
I just love you pictures!
I am kind of curios on what kind of post-processing you do to your pictures (I'm currently attending a year of study in photography and trying to pick up everything I can from photographers which work I love). Also, I wonder what type of flashes you use on these pictures.
Regards,
Angelica
(01.10.10 11:56 PM)
Krista said:
I loved there eng. session and was waiting to see the wedding. Beautiful!
(01.11.10 10:40 AM)
Brittany Fitch said:
LOVE RLL! Great job
(01.11.10 11:39 AM)
Melissa Huber said:
Amelia & Justin-Thank you so much for capturing our day perfectly! We will cherish these pictures forever. You are the best, best, bestttttt!
(01.11.10 11:47 AM)
Alan Valek said:
Wow. That is bad ass. Nice work.
(01.11.10 03:13 PM)
Lyndzee of EP said:
OOHHHH AMELIA,, I love all of the shots. It is ridiculous how gorgeous Melissa is,, freakin RIDICULOUS!! I'm gonna have to say my fav shot is the 8th one down where she's looking just over the veil. FAN-freakin-TASTIC!!
(01.11.10 04:47 PM)
kristin @ The Treasured Petal said:
I've been on pins and needles to see these images, and you guys did not disappoint! You captured everything amazingly! So fun working with you, and hope to see you a bunch this year!
(01.11.10 09:48 PM)
karl bratby said:
wow amazing work A....
(01.11.10 10:49 PM)
Mio said:
so cool collection man...
lov your style ..
(01.12.10 01:33 AM)
karin dailey said:
best.
(01.13.10 10:47 AM)
rebekah said:
just wondering where that dress is from?
amazing work by the way. absolutely love the ring shot!
(01.14.10 08:04 AM)
Olivia said:
What a gorgeous wedding! All the details are just too cute! I'm pretty impressed with the ring shot, it turned out great!
(01.14.10 11:14 AM)
Chris said:
Wow.. you made awesome pictures of this couple! I wish there would be more weddings like this in germany.. and more cool photographers like you two :)
(01.14.10 01:45 PM)
Amalie Maren said:
Wow. Captured this day perfectly. Seriously intense - I love love love it!
(01.15.10 11:05 PM)
Kyle Richter said:
Love Love.. Love this wedding.! Awesome couple and great photos.. so fun.. cheers.. Kyle @ s28!
(01.16.10 11:50 AM)
Ravyn Stadick said:
I love these photos. This couple is just awesome ... Gorgeous details ... Great work! :)
(01.19.10 09:43 AM)
Erica B. said:
Just amazing!!
(01.22.10 11:02 AM)
Fotograf Lublin said:
I Love the details and the phone booth
(02.02.10 12:43 PM)
Bri E. said:
What a great wedding...Wonderful Photograhy! By far one of my favorite weddings I've seen thus far!
(03.19.10 02:45 PM)
Jessica said:
Absolutely fabulous photos! Amazing wedding!
(04.14.10 08:22 AM)
wddress said:
amazing! i have never seen so fabulous wedding!Beautiful wedding and amazing details! Love the shot of the bridesmaids and bride and all their cool art on their arms!
(07.29.11 12:23 AM)
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01.07.10
You wear them, we shoot them! One of our very favorite things to shoot on a wedding day (besides the bride and groom of course) are the RINGS! Here are some of our favorites from 2009!
shirley said:
I'm CRAZY about the first one! So gorgeous
(01.07.10 02:29 PM)
Cait said:
I love so many of these! Especially the one where the rings are on what looks ice (5th from the bottom) and that last one. Great job, as always.
(01.07.10 02:33 PM)
jackie wonders said:
ARE U KIDDING ME? These are reeedunk. My fave has to be the first and the mini thrones :)
(01.07.10 02:36 PM)
AmyPunky Photography said:
Oh I love the last one and the one with the cookies!! :)
(01.07.10 03:00 PM)
Stacey said:
Awe, totally love the themed post - great way to showcase your work! Lovely!
(01.07.10 05:52 PM)
Feuza said:
these are so awesome, loved the cookie and candy ones then again so many other great ones
(01.07.10 11:59 PM)
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01.05.10
Molly + John's wedding is 1 of 4 more weddings we need to post that were shot in 2009. I'm so excited to show off these last four weddings...I'm in love with each one's style, setting, and story. So here goes with the first of four!
The lovely Molly had here hair & make-up done by the ever fab Nicole DeAnne!
My favorite item of the day: Molly took her AMAZING calligraphy skill and HAND-WROTE out all of these ceremony/reception fans!
My favorite shot of the day...simple, but I'm I like how real it is. I caught this just as Molly + John walked out to greet their guests at their reception!
....and we got caught in the party! John convinced me to go out onto the dance floor with them, it was fun:)
What would a wedding post be without a slideshow?! Don't forget to click here to see more from Molly + John's wedding day.
Molly + John were married on October 17th, 2009 at one of our favorite places to shoot, The Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach (this is also the home of our next LYON-SHOP to take place on January 12th). Everything about The Shade Hotel screams style, from the straight lines, to the long green curtains, to the whirl wind fire places in each hotel room...we heart this location! On top of such an amazing location we had the ever fantastic Molly + John to work with! Great style, sweet personalities, and they were ready to party the minute we showed up (you'll see that I actually got dragged into it their party if you make your way down to the bottom of this post)!
The lovely Molly had here hair & make-up done by the ever fab Nicole DeAnne!
My favorite item of the day: Molly took her AMAZING calligraphy skill and HAND-WROTE out all of these ceremony/reception fans!
My favorite shot of the day...simple, but I'm I like how real it is. I caught this just as Molly + John walked out to greet their guests at their reception!
....and we got caught in the party! John convinced me to go out onto the dance floor with them, it was fun:)
What would a wedding post be without a slideshow?! Don't forget to click here to see more from Molly + John's wedding day.Here's one down, now only three weddings from 2009 to go, keep a look out!
John Edgar said:
Simply beautiful. Your work never stops inspiring me....
(01.05.10 02:34 PM)
Melissa Gartner said:
Love the Shade hotel. Love love love all the shots. Love the B&W series of the Bride & Groom having fun. AWESOMENESS!!
(01.05.10 03:26 PM)
Anna B said:
Oh, Amelia, how freaking cute are you?!? Love this wedding. Filled with all sorts of goodness and light...literally.
(01.05.10 03:27 PM)
Feuza said:
that shot of seeing the bride through the grooms legs is cool as ever!!! and loved how you got down, and I can not believe she hand wrote all that stuff, so pretty
(01.05.10 10:40 PM)
imthiaz houseman said:
sweet set. you look like you were having such a great time! nice work as always.
(01.06.10 11:43 AM)
Alexandra said:
Beautiful shots! Love the last two :) Looks like you're always having fun :)
(01.06.10 09:44 PM)
Chelsey said:
You're so talented. Awesome photos... as usual. Love the brides makeup!
(01.07.10 01:38 PM)
amelialyon said:
Thanks for your sweet comment. Molly had her hair and make-up done by Nicole DeAnne (www.nicoledeanne.com)
(01.07.10 01:56 PM)
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01.02.10
Wow, it was super fun putting this post together, Justin and I loved going through all of 2009 weddings and remembering what a fun year it was! We had so many GREAT clients and personally would like to thank each one of them for a year of success!
For this particular post we chose images from each wedding, some are from "my favorite shot of the day", some are ones that I can't let go of, and some images we chose because we think they are just plain-fabulous (pssst...if you look cloesly you might even see some shots from weddings we haven't even featured on the blog yet). Enjoy!
We are definitely looking forward to the future with the weddings we've booked for 2010! Happy New Year to everyone, we wish all of you much success and many-many blessings!
jackie wonders said:
HOLEE SMOKES!!!! You guys are pheenoms...i love them all :)
(01.02.10 02:30 PM)
Ryan Morck said:
Looks like such an amazing year. And the shadow images just explode with awesomeness.
(01.02.10 03:15 PM)
Katherine said:
I love these pics! I visit your blog all the time! These are SO amazing, great job.
(01.02.10 03:29 PM)
Amanda Elias said:
I'd get married again just to have more pics!!! MORE MORE MORE PLEASE!!!!!! Amelia, you ROCKED our wedding!!!
(01.02.10 03:38 PM)
yan palmer said:
you guys are just freaking phenomenal. i am just in disbelief. thanks for putting together this wowee post.
(01.02.10 03:54 PM)
Susan Keller said:
wowzers - what an amazing collection of stunning photographs! your brides and grooms have got to be amongst the luckiest and happiest clients around! Happy New Year to you and Justin!!
(01.02.10 04:05 PM)
Katie Neal Photo said:
My hubby, who doesn't read blogs and isn't really a photog yet, was looking at this post as I was reading it and said, "woah, they are totally badass. whoever these people are, they rock." Just thought I'd pass on the compliment. Your shots are incredible.
(01.02.10 05:53 PM)
Jon S6 Photography said:
Wow, what a location that ceremony by the water is!! Great selection of images
(01.03.10 03:16 AM)
Paul said:
What a great set! Thanks so much for sharing your work from this year. You two are fantastic! Best wishes in 2010!
(01.03.10 09:36 AM)
carrie said:
awesome recap! you've got some great work here. i'm looking forward to "following" your blog!
(01.04.10 07:50 AM)
stephanie . o said:
wow. this post is filled with the most amazing and inspiring photos ever! i wish you guys will continue with your lyon shops until i can afford one! any suggestions on a camera for a newbie?
(01.04.10 09:17 AM)
Becka @Studio222 Photography said:
So fun! I loved looking through these. Here's to a kick ass 2010!
(01.04.10 02:29 PM)
Amber Fox said:
Your photos are simply amazing! Thanks for being an inspiration this year!
(01.04.10 09:52 PM)
imthiaz houseman said:
love, love, love your picks. beautiful work. can't wait to see what you guys do in 2010! :)
(01.05.10 02:00 PM)
Sasha Prince said:
Beautiful photos! Looks like a wonderful year! If I'm not mistaken, one of these photos looks like it could have been shot here on Maui.
(01.05.10 03:15 PM)
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We want to hear from you about couples that have an inspiring story or have overcome great odds and hurdles. So tell us why they should be the lucky ones to have us shoot their wedding for FREE! You have between now and December 28th to submit a couple that you feel deserves it, or you could even submit yourself if you feel that you meet the criteria!
On December 28th we will post the TOP THREE couples and then have you, our readers, vote by leaving a comment. We will announce the official winners on New Year's Eve!
Here is what the winning couple will receive:
-up to 8 hours wedding day coverage
-online proofing
-Two photographers (including your's truly and Justin)
-engagement session
-one 11x14 15 spread flush mount album from RENAISSANCE ALBUMS
-high resolution digital negatives on disc provided at one year anniversary
Here are the rules:
-the story must be inspirational and/or about a couple that has overcome great odds
-the couple must have their wedding date and venue set in stone
-we must have the wedding date available (note: we don't accept Sunday weddings, even in this circumstance)
-the wedding must take place somewhere in Southern California (sorry, I'm a mom and travel can be quite difficult for me)
-the nominations must be submitted via email to amelia@amelialyon.com
-the email must include a photo of the couple attached to the email submission (we like to put a face with the name)
-the couple must be willing to allow us to put their story on our blog as well as the resulting photos from their engagement session and wedding!
We want to thank Renaissance Albums for donating a beautiful album and Fotofafa for donating the post processing. We CAN'T WAIT to hear the stories of the couples that you submit!
Ben said:
No Sunday weddings? Because you and your homo God-Worshipping husband can't WORK ON THE SABBATH?!
Jesus...isn't real.
(12.21.09 07:35 AM)
amelialyon said:
Ben, yes, that is exactly why we don't shoot weddings on Sundays, we believe it is the Sabbath and we should dedicate one day to rest and worship God. Jesus is VERY real, too many things have happened in my life that I cannot deny that. I hope and pray that someday you can see his influence in your life too. Best of luck to you, and thank you for following our work.
(12.21.09 07:47 AM)
Augusta said:
It makes me so happy to hear that you guys are doing this! You guys rock.
(12.21.09 08:59 AM)
SarahB said:
You guys are amazing:)
(12.21.09 09:34 AM)
Emily said:
I love you guys! You're the best
(12.21.09 10:21 AM)
Megan Papworth said:
Is Ben for real? You guys are amazing and I love that you are willing to donate this. Merry Christmas :)
(12.21.09 10:37 AM)
amy karp said:
you guys are rockstars and having the link to the post about your father brought tears to my eyes (again). way to go and giving back....love hearing about photographers that offer generous hearts to folks that need it.
(12.21.09 12:29 PM)
jen berry said:
wow. really. "ben". come on now. why do you really care what other people are doing? How does it affect you? Don't you have other things to do with your time then say hurtful things to people that work hard and put a lot of passion in their work.
(12.21.09 02:10 PM)
Jen said:
What a wonderful gracious gift! I wish I knew a deserving couple! I'll forward this on & see if anyone else I know does!
(12.21.09 08:28 PM)
alec vanderboom said:
you are both phenomenal folks. Grace and Peace be with you through this Christmas. And thank you for serving and honoring a loving God who is able to make himself known through this gift of yours.
(12.22.09 12:40 AM)
Dad said:
It has been my experience that those who feel a need to belittle others because of what they do... are only making up for feelings in inadequacy about themselves...
(12.22.09 12:26 PM)
lisamarie said:
Wow. Ben's comment was outrageous. Thank you for responding to it. Although you and I are of different faiths, your commitment to God and your family is always inspiring.
(12.22.09 02:04 PM)
Nick said:
What an amazing gift you are giving to someone in need. You truly are a wonderful example. I can see that God is in your life, by the love you have for your family, friends, and clients. What a perfect time to give a gift of service. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
(12.22.09 06:16 PM)
Kimberly said:
wow. You are awesome Amelia! What a great idea and an even greater follow-up.
Ben- that's an oxymoron- Moron.
(12.22.09 09:24 PM)
MM said:
youre amazing. thanks for responding to the comment.
(12.22.09 09:54 PM)
esther park said:
amelia.. you are so awesome! seriously one of the strongest women i know. i love that you are doing this for a wonderful cause. the couple that wins would be so blessed to have you (and your justin) as their photographers. btw, i love the picture you posted with this. that's my friend nancy that got married in june :D
(12.22.09 11:30 PM)
Paige + Blake said:
you two are awesome.
my fave: "we don't accept Sunday weddings, even in this circumstance".
You're such a fabulous example.
THANK YOU!!!
(12.23.09 01:00 AM)
Julie Carson said:
What a beautiful gift you are giving. I couldn't think of something more meaningful and timeless. Your generosity is inspiring and the sweet spirit that shines through you, your work and your words is such an encouragement. Best to you!
(12.23.09 01:56 AM)
Ron Anderson said:
We vote for Rachell and Patrick.
My wife and have been married
for 26 years and we still love each
other, and we are still best friends
we endourse this couple.
(12.28.09 07:13 PM)
Pamela Rosemeyer said:
I would like to vote for Patrick and Rachelle. What a great inspirational story. What a great couple.
(12.28.09 08:39 PM)
Katrina PArker said:
Matt and Wendy have made it through a lot I have watched their love grow, and they totally deserve it!
(12.29.09 09:14 AM)
David Parker said:
Matt and Wendy deserve it with all they have been though.
(12.29.09 09:16 AM)
sb said:
Matt and Wendy no doubt should win
(12.29.09 10:19 AM)
joyce bergman said:
Rochelle and Patrick are so deserving and have been nominated. They are so deserving. Please select.
(12.29.09 12:32 PM)
Allison said:
I'm voting for pat and richelle.
they're good people.
(12.29.09 03:26 PM)
Gianinna said:
Patrick and Richelle
(12.29.09 03:27 PM)
Frank Hernandez said:
yea for Patrick and Racelle. What an amazing story. It is so awesome to see a man and women of God serve as they do. Be blessed.
(12.29.09 05:04 PM)
Eileen Evans said:
I vote for couple #5. Their story touched me, and i would love to see them have this opportunity
(12.29.09 07:58 PM)
Eric Evans said:
I want couple number 5 to win. They are awesome people, and I am privelaged to know them.
(12.29.09 07:59 PM)
Amanda Bryan said:
I believe that Matt & Wendy (COUPLE NUMBER THREE) would be very deserving of the 7,ooo dollar picture package. After I read their story I think this is something that will help them a lot while preparing for the most important day of their lives.
(12.29.09 09:09 PM)
Amy Pemberton said:
I definately vote Patrick and Rachelle.... I have been friends with pat my whole life and I think that rachelle is his soul mate they are perfect for each other and deserve everything wonderful! A true shining example of Love.
(12.30.09 09:28 AM)
Shauna said:
Matt and Wendy have had an amazing journey. It is touching that you are so willing to give away such a great package. Matt and Wendy have my vote.
(12.30.09 02:37 PM)
Julia David said:
Matt and Wendy (couple number 3) really deserve to win this contest.
(12.30.09 03:39 PM)
sam said:
couple#5! she is an amazing teacher and person and deserves this!
(12.31.09 12:03 AM)
Drexelle Park said:
Amelia, I am inspired and SO proud of your response to Ben. My husband & I are such fans of your work and, after reading that response, are proud of you as a fellow sister & brother in the faith. May God bless you and your family for your faithfulness to Him. Seriously, you rock.
(01.08.10 05:43 PM)
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