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11.20.08
Mariel + Sol were married on September 26th at The Summit House in Fullerton. I was lucky enough to have my talented photographer friend Ryel J join me as a second shooter. It was a sweet day!
Mariel + Sol decided to meet up before the ceremony and have a first glance in order to have more time for photos, so glad that they did because we were able to get most of their portraits in with amazing natural light. I highly recommend to all of my winter clients to do a first glance prior to the ceremony. Its the perfect set up to have an hour to yourselves before all the craziness of the day starts and its more beneficial for us, especially with the sun going down so early, it would be difficult to get the amount of coverage in if you were to wait until after the ceremony, family portraits and wedding party portraits. Its a great suggestion!
Introducing Mr. + Mrs. Solavann Sim!
One of my first shots of the day and its my favorite! LOVE the sun-glare!
Congratulations Mariel + Sol! Want more?! Click here to see more photos from their day with an online slideshow.
Ashley Rose said:
Wow I have been to several Weddings at the Summit House, but you really captured it beautifully :) I love them by the door, and them on the grass, sooooo gorgeous!
(11.20.08 02:47 PM)
Ashley said:
I'm sitting here trying to wrap my head around that ring shot! I love it!
(11.20.08 02:52 PM)
bobbi+ said:
Every image is perfection. My favorite thing about it though? Their colors match your branding :) YOU GUYS ROCK!
(11.20.08 03:18 PM)
matt + angie sloan said:
I love how her colors match your blog colors! They are so beautiful! Your favorite shot is perfect!!!
(11.20.08 04:08 PM)
Sarah Skow said:
Beautiful job! I especially love the detail shots--like the first one and the ring one. The last shot is beautiful too! Coming to see what you've got posted is refreshing every time! Thanks! :) -S
(11.21.08 07:34 AM)
Melissa McClure said:
Oh fun! I went to high school with Sol. Beautiful images Amelia. I love the moments and emotion you capture :)
(11.23.08 10:33 PM)
rebeka said:
what a great post! All the pictures are absolutely gorgeous. I especially love the sunflare, and the grass pictures. Perfection!
(11.24.08 02:01 PM)
Erik Miguel said:
Great original compositions in these images. Love the shoe shot and the ones where they are lying down - thanks for sharing.
(11.25.08 12:17 AM)
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11.10.08
This wedding has been especially fun for me to work on since I personally didn't actually shoot it. On this very rare occasion that I was not available to shoot a friend of a friend's wedding, the groom, Anthony, ended up hiring my amazingly talented husband to capture this big day. Justin was lucky enough to get our rad (and very skilled) photo friend Mark Brooke to second shoot with him on that day. I really think their work complimented each other's so much! It was fun filtering through all of the images and I had a super difficult time only choosing 25 for the blog (I usually try to get it down to 20, but like I said, 25 made it in).
You may recognize Anthony + Lindsey from the engagement session we shot with them back in August down at the Montage in Laguna Beach.
Anyway, I hope everyone enjoys this post as much as I did!
Amazing job to Justin and Mark and a huge congratulations to Anthony + Lindsey! Click here for their online slideshow!
john waire said:
the bride's eyes truly pop. the shot of her looking up is amazing. great job guys.
(11.10.08 11:15 AM)
Cathy (and David) said:
LOVE these!!! The closeup of the bride's eyes is hot!!!!
(11.10.08 03:37 PM)
Rog said:
Get your face out of my face! What can I say more that will make you stop the amazingness. As a photographer (zero) looking at your blog is like watching Tony Hawk pull a 900 and then strapping on your pads and hitting the wood vert. You probably won't get the same response out of your board even though your riding the same one, and a 900 is really not as easy as he makes it look. So, the end all here is...I like you and can't wait for the next episode.
(11.10.08 10:16 PM)
Lindsey and Anthony said:
we love the pics!!! you are amazing artists and we cant wait to see the other!! truly stunning!!
(11.11.08 04:32 AM)
erika verginelli said:
I can't wait to see this slideshow!!! Where is it???? Please don't forget to give us the link soon ;-)
(11.12.08 09:49 AM)
erika verginelli | photography said:
where is the slideshow???? can't wait to see this one!!!
(11.20.08 05:10 PM)
amelialyon said:
Just posted the slideshow from Anthony and Lindsey's wedding, thanks for being patient with this and on top of me about it:). Enjoy:).
(11.20.08 10:49 PM)
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11.04.08
It was great working with Kelly + Mike on their engagement session and on their wedding day, especially after hearing how they had been following our work for quite some time (nearly two years!). Since we shot their engagement session so close to their wedding day I thought I would just combine the two together for this blog post. Introducing Kelly + Mike!
The engagement session...
...and the wedding day!
Mike pretending to be Frank Sinatra!
The first glance.
My favorite shot of the day!
The rings!
What a fabulous day! To see more photos click here for Kelly + Mike's slideshow!
Ps. Nicole DeAnne did an amazing job on Kelly's hair and make-up for the engagement session and is also responsible for Kelly's fabulous hair-do on the wedding day!
Christopher Wren said:
These are all great photos. Especially the ring shot! Is the Lensbaby hard to get used to?
(11.04.08 02:58 PM)
Nicole DeAnne said:
oh Amelia! these look fantastic! Great job! I think your favorite is also my favorite! Her hair & make-up turned out even better in photos too! I think you are THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHER EVER!
(11.04.08 04:12 PM)
Benjamin said:
awesome work! i am in love with your style! the dress shot and #12 and the ring shot and.... all of them. i really enjoy stalking your blog and just wanted to let you know. let's here a woot woot for RSS!
(11.04.08 04:24 PM)
rik andes said:
ok, you guys are seriously rocking the ring shots! love it! that last shot is just pure fun, too =] nicely done, lyons!
(11.04.08 08:28 PM)
sandra said:
best work ever!!! i love the creativity! it seems to be so natural for you both! You are still my fave photogs ever!!!!
(11.04.08 11:01 PM)
Lyndsey Brady said:
So I just want you to know that when I do get married I am going to have you take all my pictures! I love your work and admire your skills... Love you Amy!
(11.05.08 08:13 AM)
Kristy R. said:
Lovely the ghostly shots as I would call them and of course the final shot is fantastic.
(11.05.08 12:50 PM)
ROG said:
Get out of here with your totally boring and lame ring shots. Come on creative team, I can't believe thats all you can come up with. Seen it a thousand times. You don't need a rectal exam to know that i'm totally kidding and admiring your photographs. Oh I don't know...like how about the lens baby shot? You guys are freaks with this crap! LOVELOVELOVELOVELOVELOVE IT!!!
(11.05.08 01:48 PM)
josh McCullock said:
daaaang, that shoe shot with the dress reflection is of the hook!
awesome wedding mrs. (& mr.) lyon!
(11.05.08 01:49 PM)
alexis said:
where was the reception held? beautiful work... :)
(11.05.08 04:59 PM)
LISA said:
amazing amazing amaaaaaaaaaaazing!!!!
(11.06.08 08:38 AM)
Tommy said:
I love the Rings photo! It's the guy's wedding band.. going crazy for this Diamond ring! Can I post this on my blog?
(11.06.08 10:56 AM)
Michelle Moore said:
Just when I think you can't get more amazing, or the most unique angles, you blow it out of the water. I seriously have no idea how you come up with such new and never-before-seen angles, but I am CONSTANTLY impressed with your work and the never ending variety and creativity!!!
(11.06.08 01:44 PM)
Erin said:
These are spectacular. WOW. I stalk you guys frequently and by far this is the best I've seen yet!! WOW! Every one has such a unique idea, not just an angle, but an complete thought. Beautiful. Your images leave so many delighted feelings for the viewer, ranging from happy, passionate, mystical, and just joyous. Bravo.
:)
(11.06.08 03:28 PM)
Tim Halberg said:
LOVE the shot between the bridesmaids' dresses looking down on the couple, sweet!
(11.09.08 11:13 PM)
ohana photographers - david & kimi said:
these right here is a tall plate of french toast with powdered sugar and strawberries!! mmm....good!!!
(11.10.08 10:05 AM)
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10.30.08
Jeramy + Shelley were completely fabulous to work with, I think we had an extra rad time since Jeramy is family (well, now Shelley is too!). Anyway, Jeramy is Justin's first cousin and he and his lovely fiancee emailed us right after they got engaged. We were ecstatic that they chose us to photograph their wedding because for one, we've been wanting to have an excuse to visit Justin's family in Idaho, and for two, the idea of shooting in Idaho sounded amazing with all of the farmlands mixed with urban brick buildings! We could hardly wait! As we got to know Shelley, via our emails, we fell in love with her personality and were more than happy that she was joining our family!
Jeramy + Shelly scoped out a few locations for us before we arrived and the first location was absolute genius!
Two major pluses to this marriage are Shelley's two adorable daughters!!! Jeramy is a lucky guy!
My favorite shot of the day!
Don't worry Shelley, your secret is safe with us! ;)
Justin's crazy attempt at getting a better angle...
...WELL worth it!
Anyone recognize the pattern behind them?!
Balloons, balloons, balloons make me happy!
Don't we make a HOT couple!!?! :)
Hudson having a drink with his cousin.
Congrats, congrats, congrats to Jeramy + Shelley, we love you both! Can't wait for our trip to Disneyland together! Click here to see their slideshow!
sunnnnnnn said:
your favorite shot ROCKS. i love it. i want me a hay barrel.
and the green barn house (?) picture kind of reminds me of superman. i dont know why.
the wedding ring shot is so awesome! has the makings of a commercial.
i want to squeeze hudson's cheeks! :)
great job againnnnnnn.
(10.30.08 01:21 AM)
john waire said:
awesome location. i love 2 shots in particular....the 4 walking hand in hand down the street...and the shot of Hudson & his cousin. what a fun wedding. great job!!!
(10.30.08 04:12 AM)
Jeramy & Shelley said:
We are ecstatic about the pictures. You guys are amazing and we had just as much fun with you!!! Can't wait to see you guys again.
(10.30.08 05:12 AM)
nate kaiser said:
lyons, you did work all up on this wedding!!! way to rock the tilt shift!!! the ring shot...get ouddahere!!!
(10.30.08 06:41 AM)
Nicole Neff said:
All of these images rock, but the ring shot is A-MA-ZING! I love the one that Justin got from the tree, too. Great work!
(10.30.08 06:49 AM)
Erin said:
You gotta love the Idaho hay fields. The Idaho Falls temple is a fun place to shoot too. Great job. These pictures are so fun.
(10.30.08 07:00 AM)
rik andes said:
boy, with this one post you've got a brand new fan! of course, the ring shot rocks. seriously. that first shot was what won me over, though. wow. awesome, awesome work!
(10.30.08 07:39 AM)
Blair Van Bussel said:
ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!???!! Every single one of these are my fave. The baloons, that ring shot with the sprinkles, the adorable girls, the super hot photographers (+son) . wow guys! ...just wow.
(10.30.08 09:00 AM)
sarah rhoads said:
the baloon shot kills me. so does the one from the tree angle.dude.... just dude. thats all i have to say.
(10.30.08 09:05 AM)
jesse Chamberlin said:
so lovely! yes, i agree, love the ring shot. and i love all the balloons. nice work! (i am glad the referral contacted you- your work is amazing.)
(10.30.08 09:16 AM)
Charise Proctor said:
I LOVE your fav of the day. though the shot of justin in the tree is coming in a close second. And the ring shot...love it! This post just screams fun! And, when did they move the Santa Monica Temple to Idaho? ;)
(10.30.08 09:19 AM)
Deann B. said:
Awesome, awesome wedding!!! Love the scooter and balloon shots... this looks so fun!
(10.30.08 10:00 AM)
Ashley said:
I suddenly want to go to Idaho! Oh, and that ring shot, A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.
(10.30.08 11:09 AM)
kristin brancaleone said:
These are amazing and so full of joy. Balloons, sprinkles, motorcycles, the girls' fancy boleros-I love it all!
(10.30.08 12:11 PM)
Traci Kidd said:
Wow!! You guys rock! You captured so much of a great, perfect day! We have to echo what most said here, the hay fields and the ring shot are awesome. We love you guys!
(10.30.08 04:03 PM)
amelialyon said:
Hey Nicole, Thanks for the comment. Just wanted to say, that I did indeed know how RAD Idaho can be, cause that's where I'm from. I know, who knew that someone like me could be from there??? But, there you have it! Idaho's got some radness that it's hiding.
(10.30.08 09:11 PM)
ROG said:
YOU GUYS ARE SILLY. JUSTIN WAS WEARING AMELIA'S HAIR RIBBON AROUND HIS NECK. NO WAY! Seriously though...the ring shot was righteous, or perfect. Today is choose your own adjetive day, lucky for you. Actually, lucky for all of us. So let us go forward choosing our own adjetives from now on...today.
(10.31.08 04:45 AM)
Melanie Whitaker said:
I've been admiring your work since you won Wedding photographer of the year by BLU. I like your fun editing style a lot, and have subscribed to your blog. On a personal note, I've noticed you do a lot of LDS Weddings and was just wondering if you are also LDS. Just curious. I have two boys about your boy's ages as well, so I'm thinking we have a lot in common!!!! So, just wanted to send a little love from a fellow photographer, mother, and sista' :)
Mel
(10.31.08 09:24 AM)
amelialyon said:
Melanie, Thanks for your kind words! Glad you've been following our blog! And Yes, we are LDS and we do shoot a ton of LDS temple weddings!! Where are you from?
(10.31.08 10:07 AM)
sandie said:
Ring shot.. wow! Love the giant hay! So funny the pattern on the temple wall... didnt realize it was YOU GUYS until miss ryel pointed it out! so clever. LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS POST. and yes.. you can have the hottest couple award for the day.. maybe the week! :)
(11.02.08 07:53 AM)
kasey said:
your ring shot in this series is my FAVORITE OF ALL TIME! i love it! such great job! just thought you should know ;)
(11.03.08 10:28 AM)
Melanie Whitaker said:
I'm from the Salem, Oregon area, my Sister and I started our business 3 years ago! Starting out, it was just a fun way for she and I to hang out, and then we got ourselves more and more educated shooting, talking, following blogs and such. It must be fun to share this with your hubby!!! Mamouth Men is hilarious by the way (just watched that video.) I was wondering what that was all about after seeing some pics on Fred Egan's blog. Super fun.
Mel
(11.06.08 06:17 PM)
Tawsha said:
I came across your blog somehow today. I love all your pictures. You are an amazing artist. I was jealous when I saw you shot in Idaho Falls! That is where I am originally from and have been wanting to move my business there. Just have not taken that leap of faith yet : )
(12.23.08 08:23 AM)
Morgan Kidd said:
These are my aunt and uncle and they are totally awesome!!!! I'm glad that Shelley has joined our family cuz she is so much fun and her daughters are too!! (Ps, that last photo with the K-I-S-S-I--N-G thing, that's me who wrote that!!!! *wink*)
(01.03.09 04:41 PM)
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10.15.08
Neville + Esther were married on September 6th, 2008. The wedding was held at the Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach, I fell in love with this venue, so clean and modern! You may recall this amazing couple from their engagement session at The Camp in Costa Mesa a few months back.
We absolutely enjoyed this day, especially because the personalities of Neville + Esther completely shined through in every aspect of their wedding! From the decor, to the venue, to the radical band music during their ceremony, and back to the love of their friends and family....it was awesome, to say the least! This wedding definitely made it to our top ten list for weddings of 2008!
I started doing this new thing with portraits of brides before they get into their wedding dress, here's Esther's moment!
My favorite shot of the day!
My second favorite shot of the day....good job Justin!
Congrats to Neville + Esther, what an awesome day!!! Want to see more photos from their day?! Click here for their slideshow.
john waire said:
what a cool couple and awesome...and i mean awesome....shots! great job amelia.
(10.15.08 11:19 AM)
Heather Espana said:
Oh mackerel! These are STUNNING! The details are so unique. You must've had a blast :).
(10.15.08 11:56 AM)
Candice Brooke said:
ok I am starting to have a panic attack! Your work is getting more and more amazing by the blog post!
Cndice
(10.15.08 11:57 AM)
jac said:
looks awesome guys! that venue looks amazing and you guys captured it so well! y'all rocked it!
(10.15.08 01:08 PM)
jules c. said:
Big fan of your photography. Huge. Can you pretty please share the "recipe" you used for these color photos? They are amazing.
I heart them all.
(10.15.08 01:59 PM)
Bobby Earle said:
You are steadily becoming the SD photographer I am most jealous of (skill wise, not person wise... I'm happy being a man :).
Bobby
(10.15.08 02:04 PM)
jackie wonders said:
oh.my.word... this wedding was awesome! justin's ariel shot was insane! great job once again lyons's's's :)
(10.15.08 02:46 PM)
Katie [Shadowplay] said:
What a great wedding! They look so happy! You've done an amazing job. P.S. mini's rock!
(10.15.08 04:12 PM)
melissa tolentino said:
love the photos amelia. can you do me a favor and ask the bride where they purchased those green shoes?! we've been on the hunt for some. let me know if you can. thanks!
(10.15.08 04:49 PM)
denise bovee said:
oh wow i can see why it made your top 10! awesome!! their wedding details are sooo hip. she looks amazing! i almost didnt recognize her without her glasses! you worked it lyons :)
(10.15.08 05:11 PM)
Andrea said:
What a cute couple! Love everything about this wedding...the dress, the shoes, the decor. It looks like they had a blast! You really captured the essence of the wedding and the couple.
(10.15.08 05:38 PM)
V said:
goodness, these two had the coolest wedding. The shoes are... ahhhhhh! the bride is the cutest. and the mini cooper instead of something more opulent. how cool! and your photos... oh goodness. it's too good. too good.
(10.15.08 07:30 PM)
heather saunders said:
this is just pure perfection! love their color palette, love the SHOES (to die!) and the images are brilliant, absolutely stunning! congratulations to the stylish couple!
(10.15.08 09:13 PM)
nichole said:
You never cease to inspire me with your creative talent! Love the men's shoe shot.
(10.15.08 10:55 PM)
ROG said:
Yeah, the arrow ceremony shot is so top notch! There's no notches above it...and as far as I'm concerned, there might never be any superior notches. You're so notchy!!Every wedding you guys do is a reminder that you were voted Photogs of the year. Ok, so after saying the word notch so many times...it's starting to sound wierd. Notch. Notch...notchay.
(10.16.08 03:08 AM)
Laura E @ Southern Weddings said:
I am in love with the photo of the bride jumping on the bed! Great work!
(10.16.08 05:20 AM)
manon said:
Oh wow, so if those would be my picture I would hang 99% of them around in my house. These are just the most amazing pictures that I have ever seen. I totally love the dancing bridesmades and groomsmen pictures.
(10.16.08 06:58 AM)
Abi Q said:
I love these pictures! Especially the one of her jumping on the bed! I'm going to have to copy your idea.. ;)
(10.16.08 11:51 AM)
angel swanson said:
adore this wedding x 1,038,203. (i'm still 99% sure that neville and i went to junior high and high school together! haha) can we find out where esther got her shoes? i am totally obsessed with them. kudos on rocking yet another wedding!
(10.16.08 11:05 PM)
Andres Chou said:
Hey, I'm the guy that keeps getting in your way at weddings (the videographer/slideshow guy for esther and neville's). I just wanted to say you guys do brilliant work. Don't be too expensive when I get married sometime in the future!
(10.17.08 01:07 AM)
ashley Parsons said:
This post stunned me!!! What amazing images, and what a beautiful wedding!!!
(10.17.08 10:54 AM)
MicheleB said:
I totally look up to you guys. You rocked this wedding. I love the bride jumping on the bed and the ring shots especially, so original! I absolutey love your creativity and look forward to all you of your posts. Take care!
(10.17.08 11:55 AM)
mylyn said:
these shots are incredible! I found myself literally gasping at some! what a fabulous wedding!
(10.17.08 01:10 PM)
Melissa said:
Beautiful photos, gorgeous wedding! I can solve the shoe mystery for all those wondering too, I have the same pair and they are by Jeffrey Campbell. Happy shopping:)
(10.17.08 11:43 PM)
tracy mo said:
Hi Amelia! This is Tracy..I was one of Esther's bridesmaids and I also ran into at Tom & Steph's wedding..just wanted to say...this pictures are AWESOME! You guys are rock stars!
(10.18.08 11:00 PM)
Mike said:
Hey Amelia + Justin. I was one of the groomsmen in the wedding. U guys are amazing! Great to be around and the pictures you take are breathtaking. Thx 4 making that day special for Nev + Esther and everyone involved
(10.22.08 01:40 PM)
sandie said:
WOW!!! How did I not see this before today! I love these images! So funny with Esther jumping on the bed! Love it!!!!
(10.26.08 11:42 AM)
hana said:
hi amelia + justin! you guys are sooooo awesome!!!! all these photos came out fantastic! i didn't forget! i'll have to email you guys where you can get that polaroid camera!
(10.27.08 01:31 AM)
josh said:
amelia! i've been meaning to write on this page for a while. your shots are SO amazing...
-jack bauer ;)
(aka groosman for neville/esther AND tom/steph)
(10.29.08 07:39 PM)
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