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12.17.09
PJ & Yea were married on October 10th and they were an absolute joy to work with! Their day was super fun, especially because their wedding took place in the City of Lights (aka Las Vegas)! We always love shooting in different places, so what better place to work with than Las Vegas?! Justin and I were delighted to make the trip out for such an occasion.
Make sure to click here to see more awesomeness from PJ + Yea's wedding day!
Becka @Studio222 Photography said:
The heart light is super fun. :)
(12.17.09 04:46 PM)
imthiaz houseman said:
oh, i love it...your lighting is killer! well, actually its always killer. ;) what a beautiful wedding, nice work.
(12.17.09 09:01 PM)
Brandon M Sweet said:
Aweeeeessssooooommmmmmeeeeee job.
The End.
-Brandon
(12.18.09 07:01 AM)
Auntie Bat said:
Gorgeous! What a great time and a wonderful couple... Love, Auntie Bat
(12.18.09 04:17 PM)
Rochelle (aussie) said:
Super - I love the bride portrait with groom in the mirror reflection. Complete awesomeness as always!
(12.18.09 09:42 PM)
Elaine Chen said:
Hi Amelia and Justin-Just wanted to say that you have captured essence of my sister and Pj as a couple. The pictures have so much soul. Amazing!
(12.20.09 12:16 AM)
jackie g. photog said:
beautiful! i love bride and groom "first look" images!
(12.21.09 01:27 PM)
Sean said:
These are incredible, oh my goodness! LOVE the light outside for the bridals. Amazing!
(12.26.09 01:42 PM)
lynnette coalson said:
geesh! i love your work!!!! you're so stinkin' creative!!!
(12.26.09 09:52 PM)
Steve Herera said:
I am voting for Patrick and Rachelle in order for them to win the photog package!!! Great pictures by-the-way!!!! Awesome.
(12.28.09 07:47 PM)
April said:
Great photos! I vote for Matt and Wendy.
(12.28.09 09:45 PM)
Anthony Garcia said:
Matt & Wendy are a perfect couple and deserve every blessing that comes there way, even a wedding photography package:)
(12.28.09 09:49 PM)
Cindy Green said:
I'd love to see Matt and Wendy win this contest. I've known her parents for over 30 years and I can't think of a more deserving couple.
(12.28.09 10:02 PM)
Catherine Harman said:
I vote for MATTHEW & WENDY - they are both incredible young people who deserve a beautiful wedding.
(12.29.09 07:55 AM)
Jacquelyn said:
YAY Matt and Wendy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOT WOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!
(12.29.09 09:14 AM)
Alex Romo said:
Rachelle and Patrick are the most beautiful down to earth sweethearts ever. This couple is like a pair of salt and pepper shakers, ready to season you up and tell you to turn you situation around for good. Patrick and Rachelle are awsome and they deserve to win this.
(12.29.09 09:28 AM)
Paul said:
Patrick&Rachelle
(12.29.09 09:43 AM)
Nicolette Nunez said:
I vote for Patrick and Rachelle. The happy couple seem very deserving of this offer :)
(12.29.09 10:15 AM)
Anonymous said:
Vote for Matt
(12.29.09 10:22 AM)
Krystle said:
I believe couple number five jayln and matt should win! they deserve this chance of a lifetime and it would be a dream well deserved for this happy loving couple! GO JAYLN AND MATT!!!!
(12.29.09 11:38 AM)
Jerry Hansen said:
I vote for couple #1 Kristin and Steve.
(12.29.09 12:05 PM)
Brittany McAllister said:
My vote is for couple 3: Matt and Wendy!!
(12.29.09 01:33 PM)
Hal Krisle said:
I vote for couple number 3
(12.29.09 01:46 PM)
Kathie Ball said:
I think Kristin and Steve deserve the winning prize. They are the cutest and most wonderful couple!
(12.29.09 01:57 PM)
lily said:
i vote for rachell and patrick couple number two(:
(12.29.09 03:27 PM)
Derek McKenzie said:
I vote for Kristin and Steve, couple one. They're legit. To legit. To legit to quit.
(12.29.09 03:48 PM)
Karma Christensen said:
I vote for Kristin and Steve!!!!!!
(12.29.09 03:57 PM)
Alyson said:
I vote for Matt and Wendy!
(12.29.09 04:31 PM)
Krista Nielson said:
I'm voting for Wendy and Matt
(12.29.09 04:38 PM)
Marissa Willey said:
Couple number 5 :)
(12.29.09 05:20 PM)
Jeremy Chernan said:
( I vote for Matt and Wendy)I know that there is someone out there ready and waiting to recieve such a wonderful and worth while gift to have for there new start as a one. And there will be smiles and hearts full of gratitude for eternity for there blessing to be able to recieve this gift. Matt and Wendy are two individuales but as two people in love with the purest of hearts they are the ones I think should recieve this give away gift because of the the hardships they went through and sacrifice to wait knowing that they were meant for eachother there is no greater love then waiting and waiting to make that special commitment for eternity, even for an eternity of love to share with one another a dream come true. And this give away gift will make it even better and give them a grand opportunity to make it more special for them. Good luck Matt and Wendy :)
(12.29.09 06:19 PM)
Heatherlea said:
my vote is for Steven and Kristen
(12.29.09 06:25 PM)
Elise Barratt said:
Kristin and Steve's story is heartbreaking and i really think they deserve to win! I have known Kristin for a long time and this photography shoot would mean the world to her and would help them remember that special day forever! Without this, they might not be able to pay for a photographer!
(12.29.09 08:05 PM)
sarah fenn said:
matt and wendy deserve it! they're awesome
(12.29.09 08:46 PM)
Abby said:
I say #3 wendy and matt
(12.29.09 09:19 PM)
Laura Pawlowicz said:
Couple # 3 Matt and Wendy I really think this girl that works hard to help everyone else needs help for what she wants that is nice pictures for her wedding. PLEASE pick Matt and Wendy
(12.29.09 11:00 PM)
Genevieve De Haro said:
My vote is going to have to be for couple #2 Patrick and Rachelle. They deserve to have the prize because as a couple they have been a blessing in mine and my daughters life. Rachelle is what I want my daughter to follow as an example in her life. Shes the only women I know who is doing things the right way!
(12.30.09 12:43 AM)
Genevieve De Haro said:
My vote is going to have to be for couple #2 Patrick and Rachelle. They deserve to have the prize because as a couple they have been a blessing in mine and my daughters life. Rachelle is what I want my daughter to follow as an example in her life. Shes the only women I know who is doing things the right way!
(12.30.09 12:45 AM)
Richele Arnoult said:
My vote is for couple 2, Patrick and Chelle!! Just simply because everyone should get back what they give... in one way or another!
(12.30.09 12:54 AM)
Terrell Rohm said:
I vote for couple #3, they seem nice.
(12.30.09 09:28 AM)
Terrell Rohm said:
I vote for couple #3, they seem nice.
(12.30.09 09:28 AM)
Erin said:
My vote goes to Kristen and Steve! Good luck guys! Congrats!
(12.30.09 10:07 AM)
Mike Roberts said:
I have known Matt and Wendy (Couple #3) for many years now. They are good people, and I am excited for them. Good luck you guys!
(12.30.09 11:22 AM)
cortney said:
i love these photos!..i vote matt and wendy!
(12.30.09 02:01 PM)
Tim amaro said:
Matt and Wendy
(12.30.09 03:35 PM)
Matt (Couple #3) said:
Amelia are the votes in this section going to count for the contest. A lot of the comments in this section are voting for Matt and Wendy. I know this isnt the place to cast the vote so will they count?
(12.30.09 05:52 PM)
michelle whaley said:
Kristin and Steve have my vote
(12.30.09 06:30 PM)
Sara Campbell said:
I really think couple #3 should win!!!
(12.30.09 10:38 PM)
Sara Smith said:
I think that couple #3, Matt and Wendy, are extremely deserving of this gift. They seem like a wonderful couple, and I think it would mean the world to them if they were awarded with such a wonderful prize!
(12.30.09 10:43 PM)
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12.03.09
Wendy + Sunup were married on October 3rd. While Justin was unavailable that day, I brought out the lovely and very talented Denise Bovee to second shoot with me. Wendy + Sunup, or should I say "Wenup" (what is this? scroll down and you'll see) were super sweet and beyond happy on this big day. You can see their happiness is very obvious and very apparent in their images!
Her dress. His shoes.
Her dress. His shoes.Huge high fives to Wendy + Sunup on their marriage, so glad we could be there to catch the day as it came! And of course, what would a wedding post be with out an online slideshow?! Click here!
Phillip Sumner said:
Very nice work! Your photos have a great photo-journalistic feel to them, and are very fun to look at.
(12.03.09 02:09 PM)
sandie said:
geez-o-wowzers!! you guys are to talented. love seeing what you can do with a wedding day. beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!
(12.03.09 02:17 PM)
Marissa Rodriguez said:
Their first look is so beautiful! Love their expressions! As always, you do such an amazing job! Seriously, I just love looking at your images!
(12.03.09 02:29 PM)
Wendy Hwang (Lee) said:
Amelia! Thanks so much, we love them! We can't wait to see the whole gallery! You truly make us look better than we actually are..hahah :) I'm glad your talent does us wonders! We appreciate who you are and keep up the great work!
(12.03.09 02:56 PM)
arenda said:
gorgeous photos amelia! i love your favourite too, she's a stunning bride.
(12.03.09 03:04 PM)
Josh said:
I got happy looking at these photos. The shot of the bouquet toss was awesome!
(12.03.09 03:43 PM)
Christine Pobke said:
Siiiiiigh. Oh wow. These are just so beautiful!!!!!!! Couples shouldn't be allowed to be this beautiful. You captured them so naturally and in love! I love your work. :)
(12.03.09 04:19 PM)
Kara Wieler said:
Love these, especially the one of them sitting on the curb, and the ones that make you happy make me happy too!
(12.03.09 06:00 PM)
kristin rogers said:
I think you have some favor with God when it comes to the sun and talent with your pictures. They are almost painful to look at I like them so much. AMAZING all the time.
Hope to see you guys around Fullerton sometime. You can meet Adia! :)
(12.04.09 12:23 AM)
yan palmer said:
freak girl (i don't really say that in real life). your talent is just off the charts. i'm addicted to your pictures. and i love following denise bovee's work as well. between the two of you its like you have a gazillion eyes instead of four.
(12.04.09 07:18 AM)
Karin Dailey said:
i love your shots. i love the way you process your shots. i love you guys. a lot.
(12.04.09 05:15 PM)
lina said:
2 word: MIND BLOWING!!
(12.10.09 02:40 AM)
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11.18.09
The last wedding we posted I had to shoot without Justin, now here's one that Justin had to shoot without me. This is a VERY rare occasion, as we try our best to be available together because that is how we like it best, but given the unusual circumstances, Justin did an amazing job and he had Jason Roger as a sidekick to help him out.
My second favorite shot of the day! The forever talented Nicole DeAnne rocked Patty's hair and make-up!
My favorite item of the day, Patricia's veil. I'm not usually a big fan of veils, but I really thought this one fit Patricia's look.
What is a wedding post without a slideshow attached at the bottom? Click here to see the day in its fullness!
Patricia + Art were married on October 3rd. When editing this set of images I really fell in love with the old fashioned spanish theme. From Patricia's veil to the mariachi hat place cards, there was definitely a classic spanish feel to the entire day.
"bride to be"...
My second favorite shot of the day! The forever talented Nicole DeAnne rocked Patty's hair and make-up!
My favorite item of the day, Patricia's veil. I'm not usually a big fan of veils, but I really thought this one fit Patricia's look.
What is a wedding post without a slideshow attached at the bottom? Click here to see the day in its fullness!
anapaul said:
My fav is the aerial view of the bridesmaids around the bride (2nd pic). Well done Justin & Jason!
(11.18.09 12:50 PM)
Lyndzee of EP said:
LOVE it. Hud did a great job representin!! LOVE the second shot,, I guess being 10' tall has it's advantages, eh?
(11.18.09 01:00 PM)
Melissa Gartner said:
This post if AWESOMENESS!! Love the richness of the colors.
(11.18.09 01:11 PM)
Hy Lam said:
Amazing!!! Absolutely beautiful shots!
(11.18.09 02:02 PM)
Vania -SimplyBloom Photography, LLC said:
her ring is so beautiful, and so are all these images!! love love!
(11.18.09 09:28 PM)
Debbie S said:
I love these! The one of the bride on the floor with the Corona and Justin in the mirror is AWESOME!!! He's not even looking in the camera to take the pics. cool.
(11.19.09 05:41 AM)
Melany said:
oh my gosh, can i just say that i LOVE that pic of the bride with a beer on the floor with her dress pooled around her?! so funny and cute. it seems like brides always try to look so perfect on their wedding day, even though it's SO stressful and makes you want to drink (whether you do drink or not...). ha!
(11.19.09 09:51 AM)
Patricia Pico said:
AMAZING!! Thank you guys so much for the best pictures a bride could ask for! We missed you Amelia! but Jason and Justin were great! Words cannot describe the gratitude I have for being able to display these works of art as my very own wedding pictures!! LOVE YOU GUYS! YOU ROCK!
(11.19.09 05:21 PM)
Vilma Salguero said:
Amazing! Wonderful moments captured!
(11.19.09 06:11 PM)
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11.16.09
Once again, I heart LOVE shooting family weddings! I also heart LOVE visiting and shooting Idaho in September! When you put family, weddings, and Idaho in September all together it equals a very happy and content Amelia!
The reception was adorned with decor and flowers by Laura of The Lemon Drop in Idaho Falls, she totally rocked it! Especially with such simple colors, very elegant!
This shot of Justin's grandparents with Ashley makes me happy!
Justin's sweet cousin Ashley contacted us a few months ago to attend and shoot her wedding. We anxiously accepted because 1. we love Ashley and 2. we really needed a good excuse to visit family in Idaho! I ended up having to go alone because Justin needed to be on set at Yo Gabba Gabba!, but I lucked out with great help with some of Justin's other cousins Jeramy and his sweet wife Shelley (you may recall these two from their wedding we shot last September, also in Idaho).
Congrats to Ashley and her new man Jarom!
The reception was adorned with decor and flowers by Laura of The Lemon Drop in Idaho Falls, she totally rocked it! Especially with such simple colors, very elegant!
This shot of Justin's grandparents with Ashley makes me happy!
John Johnston said:
Superb. Your favourite shot of the day is also very very nice.
Was that a speedlight? or do you bring more power to weddings?
(11.17.09 04:04 AM)
yan palmer said:
hallelujah! what greatness in idaho, my home state! my favs are the first shot by the aspens, the flare in front of the temple, and the black and white of their two heads together. next time you are in idaho or utah, or the western hemisphere (okay, i know you live in CA, don't be a stranger!)
(11.17.09 09:16 AM)
Brittany S said:
if only i would have known you were going to be here i would have stalked your awesomeness. not as many leaves when i shot there last week, but the trees still looked gnarly!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2552/4102154596_a13511efa9_b.jpg
(11.17.09 09:23 AM)
Heather Brown said:
OH SASHY!!! You look like a princess. I am so sad I couldnt be there but these shots are AAAAAMAZING! I wouldnt expect any less though!! Amelia you are a rockstar!! I love your fav but my fav is the one of her laughing.. It is just so Ashley!!!!
(11.17.09 09:40 AM)
Marissa Rodriguez said:
The ring shot is awesome! I love their cake too! Such a beautiful wedding!!!
(11.17.09 10:09 AM)
jessie said:
Beautiful shots of some of my favorite beautiful people by a beautiful photographer.
(11.17.09 01:59 PM)
Terrel said:
Amazing in every way, the photography uniquely captures the magic of this September wedding with all of its subtle details that made the day so special!
(12.04.09 04:55 PM)
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11.05.09
Now that you've seen their engagement session we are ready to unveil the wedding of Claudine + David! They were married on September 19th at the Sacred Heart Chapel on the campus of LMU with a sweet reception that followed with their closest friends and family.
Claudine + David were great in front of our cameras, although they did admit that it felt super weird for them and sort backwards. Both Claudine and David are talent producers by day and are usually working behind the scenes with photographers and stylists for their clients. I thought it was great that they finally got to be the ones in the lime-light on their wedding day!
My favorite item of the day, Claudine's shoes!
Don't forget to check out their slideshow with more photos by clicking here!
angel swanson said:
looooove! thank you for your fabulous talent that day; working with you guys is always SO much fun! these images seriously take my breath away. it helps that claudine & david are g-g-g-gorgeous! xoxo
(11.05.09 06:29 PM)
Amanda Patrice said:
LOVE the blurry one! You do what you want and it's always awesome!
(11.05.09 11:29 PM)
angie + matt said:
Love her shoes! Love the ring shot! Love this wedding! Love that you both are wearing polka dots!
(11.06.09 08:22 AM)
Jenna said:
The dancing shots are fabulous, particularly the last one. It captures that "first dance" moment so perfectly.
(11.06.09 11:38 AM)
Orkun ISIN said:
Dear Claudine,
Congratulations. We wish you both a happy marriage with love, but the most of all respect to each other until the eternity. I look forward to know David. Please remember that you have an uncle and a home in Turkey. We would love to welcome you both here in Istanbul.
Love from all of us at ISIN's family (Tugce, Filiz and Orkun)
(11.16.09 02:13 AM)
lizelle Lotter said:
Man oh man oh man. Would you ever come to SA? I will give you a place to stay, just come share your awesome talent with us!
Man oh man oh man.
:-)
(11.30.09 06:06 AM)
Miah said:
LMU is great. Nice post filled with the good stuff. Keep the inspiration coming!
(12.01.09 10:17 AM)
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