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03.11.09
Austin + Jean were married on February 7th at the Occidental College in Los Angeles. This was an interesting day as it was a 100% forecast to rain the ENTIRE day. Not only were we praying for a break from the bad weather, but we heard that Austin's grandmother praying hard as well! Upon arriving to the Langham Hotel in Sierra Madre for prep photos the clouds parted and the sun shined on through...the day could not have been more gorgeous! See, prayers do get answered! Oddly and lucky enough, we had no rain until, literally, the minute the reception started and then it came down like cats and dogs!!!
While Justin attended to the men getting ready I found Jean waiting in her room and all beautified, thanks to talented make-up artist and hair-dresser extraordinaire Nicole DeAnne.
Jean was apparently excited:)
Austin played it cool...
Jean seriously makes for a gorgeous bride!
LOVE this shot by Justin!
The first glance.
My favorite shot of the day, simple, classic, elegant...
Second favorite, artistically shot by Justin.
Austin + Jean were the best to work with!!! We also had such a fun time hanging with them at the WPPI Convention a week later in Las Vegas! Click here to see their slideshow with more awesomeness from their wedding day!
serena said:
jean & austin look amazing! and that shot of austin in the reflections is crazy!! it was so nice meeting you two at their wedding.
(03.11.09 01:35 AM)
Simply Modern Weddings said:
Oh my...Amelia these are absolutely stunning! I love shot #2, 3, 18, and 21! What a beautiful wedding and couple! :-)
(03.11.09 01:42 AM)
connieMchung said:
duuuude, amelia. these are seriously off the hook.
(03.11.09 02:30 AM)
jeramy said:
This whole wedding is elegant. I remember their engagement session was one of my favorites. AMAZERING!!!!
(03.11.09 07:05 AM)
Liz said:
the mirror/reflection pic is awesome...... very creative. ;)
(03.11.09 07:12 AM)
Maya Laurent said:
I love the shot of them during the ceremony through the hanging flowers. Gorgeous wedding photography as usual!
(03.11.09 07:12 AM)
Yuka photo art said:
Stunning..simply stunning work! Thank yu for morning inparation!
(03.11.09 07:20 AM)
Jared Wilson Photography said:
OK - ridiculously amazing work! I'm stunned.
(03.11.09 07:40 AM)
Matt Dorroh said:
Love, love, love the images! Great work :)
(03.11.09 08:04 AM)
Kayleen T. said:
Beautiful! The tree ones are gorgeous!
(03.11.09 10:03 AM)
Lisa said:
Striking! Phenomenal job!!
(03.11.09 10:33 AM)
babymoon photography said:
Oh, Amelia - these are just lovely!! The glow and flare - you have such a gift!!
(03.11.09 10:40 AM)
Lyndzee of EP said:
Oooooh you guys!!! ;;;gasp;;;;; I can't honestly pick a favorite. I LOVE all of the tree and branchy shots, and Hud,, the reflection shot?? Are you kidding me?......bombtastic! Love you guys!
(03.11.09 11:40 AM)
jenny said:
This wedding is gorgeous! I love the mirror shot- it blows my mind! Your photography is breathtaking!
(03.11.09 11:47 AM)
jesi haack said:
i love the raw excitement you caught on the bride's face! Priceless!
(03.11.09 12:16 PM)
Debbie S said:
I love the garden shots and the night shot with the spotlight on them is beautiful
(03.11.09 01:25 PM)
ashley Parsons said:
beautiful work, guys!! you set the bar so freaking high each time!!!
(03.11.09 02:45 PM)
Lesley said:
Simply stunning. She is gorgeous, your photos, amazing.
(03.11.09 02:59 PM)
JL_DESIGNS said:
GORJ, GORJ, GORJ, GORJ...all i can say is GORJ!!!!! insane light and colors...
(03.11.09 04:48 PM)
denise bovee said:
is there anyone better then you two? i think not :) love these and i loved their engagement session!!
(03.11.09 05:11 PM)
hili said:
i love this set. they are a beautiful couple, and you've caught some really lovely shots .
(03.12.09 01:28 AM)
Kyle said:
WOW, these shots are ALL amazing.
In Justin's favorite is that a reflection and a mirror? I love it slash I'm confused by it, haha!!!
Also, quick question, the grain in most of the photos, is that from PP or is that in camera?
(03.12.09 07:38 AM)
Darby Simon, myweddingfilm said:
Fab! I love the profile image of her getting ready and the images of him in front of the window. I'm in awe, great job Amelia!
(03.12.09 10:27 AM)
Tracy Vogel said:
These are beautiful, no...Enchanting, yes enchanting is the word! Nice work. :) I don't want to look at anyone else's work today to be inspired I just want to keep running the shots from the slide show through my head and lock those feelings and moments in as to what everyone and anyone would want to walk away from a wedding with (couple or photographer).
Thanks for sharing your amazing work and being such an inspiration (I read your blog often and it never disappoint's).
(03.12.09 01:43 PM)
todd pellowe said:
dig it! love the back-lit shots and the excited getting ready shot.
(03.12.09 02:00 PM)
The Last Forty Percent Photography said:
Beautiful!
-Brianna
(03.12.09 04:45 PM)
Adrienne Gunde said:
These are phenomenal!! Jean & Austin look absolutely stunning! The reflection shot is wicked, but the one below it is definitely my fave!!
(03.12.09 05:16 PM)
melanie carter said:
Beautiful, FAB, amazing, you make me want to get married al over again
(03.12.09 06:58 PM)
Augusta said:
Every single one of these rocks! I only hope one day I can be as awesome as you. :}
(03.12.09 07:05 PM)
christeena said:
BEAUTIFUL!!!! wow, these are amazing pictures. can't wait to see these on weddingbeePRO! ;)
(03.13.09 12:30 AM)
ben + laura said:
love it love it love it ... I know we told you cats this at WPPI but you have got a signature style and we love it ... nice work of using interesting angles/vantage points and shooting through foreground objects ... great work as per usual!
(03.13.09 06:48 AM)
rachel said:
I just started following your blog and I must say you've become one of my favorites. Your work is so fresh and real.
(03.13.09 11:56 AM)
Katie Yates said:
I cant get over the b&w portrait of the bride....STUNNING!
(03.13.09 03:20 PM)
Brooke Ogilvie said:
You are amazing! I love stopping by at the hope you've posted something new. I love the colors and flowers in these photos. I also love the one where the veil is all wrapped up around them! Favorite!
(03.13.09 04:24 PM)
Ryel j said:
Simple amazing! I think this might be the best wedding of the year! :)
(03.14.09 01:33 PM)
kate said:
ooh I love that first black and white portrait of the bride! so beautiful!
(03.14.09 04:05 PM)
jac said:
lovely, lovely, lovely ;)
(03.14.09 09:42 PM)
Tyler said:
OMG! I love yours and your husbands stuff! Ya'll are SOOO AWESOME! I know this is so dorky of me BUT PLEASE check my stuff and let me know what you think.
(03.14.09 11:07 PM)
Tyler said:
OMG! I LOVE THESE! Their engagement pictures are my favorite pictures of ALL TIME! You and your husband ROCK! I know this is desprately sorky of me but please check my stuff out. lol!
(03.14.09 11:13 PM)
Ro said:
your work is gorgeous. That shot of the reflection inside of reflection is SO kewl, so unusual. LOVE that one.
(03.15.09 05:03 AM)
Jennifer said:
Amazing! What lens did you use for your favorite shot?
(03.15.09 07:13 PM)
Katy Regnier said:
I love love love the excited getting ready shot, that is exactly how every bride should feel on her big day (I know I did!) Perfect!
(03.15.09 09:14 PM)
Kristin Rogers said:
Dang.. you guys are too good.
(03.16.09 04:40 PM)
sean flanigan said:
banging!!! and thanks for the props too.
(03.16.09 05:49 PM)
Trish said:
What a beautiful wedding I love her taste in putting all the elements together! Beautiful images and post processing too, I bookmarked this blog a while back and found an easter egg while distracting myself from work just then....thanks :P!!
(03.17.09 04:37 AM)
jackie wonders said:
oh my goodness...so freakin' amazing...is there anything you two can't do??!!? stunning.
(03.17.09 01:05 PM)
stephanie . o said:
those are so yummy!! i love their portraits! what lenses did you guys use?? these are awesome!
(03.20.09 08:37 AM)
Lawrence Savage said:
Austin and Jean, congratulations and great pictures.
(03.26.09 08:32 PM)
marta said:
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING.
(03.28.09 09:42 AM)
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02.25.09
Morgan + Jake were married on January 10th at the LDS Temple in Las Vegas. They found us through a mutual family friend that insisted they check us out and we are so glad that they did!!! We were especially looking forward to shooting a different temple than we have use to, it was a nice a change and break from the norm.
I'm sure Morgan + Jake's faces look familiar, you may recognize them from their engagement session we shot back in November. The wedding day was lovely and we had some extra time between the temple ceremony and reception so we used the Las Vegas surroundings to our advantage for some creative portraiture.
Be sure to click here to view their online slideshow, its a good one!:)
Kayleen T. said:
holy cow her eyelashes are ah-mazing! And so are these pictures!!
(02.26.09 01:11 AM)
Bobby Earle said:
That last B&W one is STRAIGHT RIPPPPPPPINGGGGG!!!!!!! I feel like kidnapping a couple, forcing them to get dressed in wedding attire, and trying to take that photo... and it's like 1:30am :) THAT'S how rad that photo is!
(02.26.09 01:21 AM)
josh mccullock said:
sweeeet wedding!
I love the toneage you have! (if thats even a word)
(02.26.09 07:24 AM)
Tanya Plonka said:
I loooove that close cropped one with her feet and him holding the bouquet. Such awesome framing!
(02.26.09 07:53 AM)
The Bride said:
THANK YOU AMELIA and JUSTIN! these are amazing im so happy you captured our wedding!
(02.26.09 08:16 AM)
The Bride said:
ps. the red background pics are my favorite! (who knew a fast food trash dump would look so amazing!)
(02.26.09 08:19 AM)
Cathy said:
Amazing work as always! You guys have so much heart and individuality in your images. And it was so great to meet you both last week. :)
(02.26.09 09:49 AM)
Rich Mattingly said:
You shadow shots are SO sweet....I love your style, there's so much grace in what you're doing that it looks effortlessly beautiful...
(02.26.09 10:20 AM)
sandie said:
what a cool temple. Love your urban shots! awesome red backdrop! ring shot is super sweeeeeet too!
(02.26.09 10:28 AM)
Anna-Rina Rahim said:
Love the composition, love the post-processing, the couple's hot, the location's sweet - just gotta love the whole set! Great work Amelia :)
(02.26.09 04:30 PM)
Abra said:
Simply amazing. The one of the bride looking straight at the camera is simply stunning. Showed it to my huband and he simply said "wow".
(02.26.09 09:06 PM)
amancay said:
I thought I knew who I wanted to shoot my wedding (if one ever coems to fruition) but you just blew my mind with that ring shot... what-the-crud!
WOWIE ZOWIE!
(02.27.09 09:58 AM)
briana elledge said:
dear wizard of awsome, i do concur, the bride dance aroundy with her dress shot, excuse my lame description, but you get the idea, is muy bueno. keep rockin.
briana
(02.27.09 11:03 AM)
Ashley Rose said:
Amelia, these are magnificent! SERIOUSLY! wow you are soo inspiring :) love love love all of them!
(03.02.09 09:53 AM)
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02.10.09
This was our last wedding post from 2008, what a great way to end the year! Sharon + Jonathan were married on December 6th, you may recall their sweet faces from the engagement session I posted a few months prior.
Sharon and her lovely bridesmaids had their beautiful hair and make-up done by the ever so talented Nicole DeAnne. I am always so pleased with Nicole's work, especially to watch it last throughout the whole day and still look as fresh as it did when the day began.
For Sharon and Jonathan's portraits we had originally planned on going to a secondary location, but we arrived and found this amazing church made out of rad concrete walls, we decided to stay at the church and I am super pleased with how everything turned out.
My favorite shot of the day!
The Korean Tea Ceremony, I love the outfits!
Don't forget to view their online slideshow by clicking here!
Rog said:
oooohh! I saw that Kanye glasses ring shot at your house and was waiting for the final product. So rad! I totally would have done it differently though...and it would've sucked my way. Was that real grass? Did you feel it with your hands? It looks nice. I saw a lawn that looked like that once and I touched it, but fainted soon after from exposure to unknown grass origin. You too?
(02.11.09 12:29 AM)
Yuka photo art said:
These are stunning, I have a ton of faves!last one-I love it@
(02.11.09 06:35 AM)
Dana said:
As always a visual treat :) Love your work. Thanks for the inspiration.
(02.11.09 07:27 AM)
Becka Knight (Studio222 Photography) said:
These are gorgeous! I love that last one. Too funny.
(02.11.09 07:31 AM)
barbara ( soon to be dieppa) said:
I agree! My fav is your fav! I also love the b&w of them in the doorway..very cool!
(02.11.09 08:18 AM)
Augusta said:
All of these are awesome! I love how you have the few where you're looking down at them.
(02.11.09 09:34 AM)
Michele B said:
You guys are constantly blowing me away with your creative rings shots! Congrats on you awesome 2008 wedding season :)
(02.11.09 09:51 AM)
Tanya Plonka said:
I agree with everyone here, that is one of the most creative ring shots I've seen! That's definitely a competition winner :)
(02.11.09 11:31 AM)
Lyndzee of EP said:
I am LOVIN the ring shot in the stunna shades... awesome. I have an obsession with purples right now and just love her colors and bouquet. Great shots as always,, and I'm glad to see you rockin that hot yellow shirt Amelia ;-).
(02.11.09 12:10 PM)
nicole green said:
that ring shot has got to be the most amazing thing i have ever seen. :)
(02.11.09 01:39 PM)
cristy cross said:
Those sunglasses are so fun. I always love your images you bring to the table. So so awesome. Img #10 bw, you looking down on them at the bottom of the starway is my favorite.
(02.11.09 02:08 PM)
Abra said:
GREAT ring shot. Perfectly fits in with their personalities and the day. And I L O V E her shoes. :) Beautiful images as always.
(02.11.09 02:59 PM)
sharon + jonathan said:
you and justin are amazing! these were definitely worth the wait. can't wait to see the rest! :)
(02.11.09 09:32 PM)
Jared Wilson Photography said:
Great as always! But that 'tie' shot? I'm not sure I even want to know where your camera was! ;)
(02.12.09 06:58 AM)
evan balbier said:
Great shots as always...could be one of the most unique ring shots yet...great work
(02.13.09 06:33 AM)
Suzi said:
I found your blog through Debra Parkers. Your pictures are GORGEOUS! You're so talented. I wish I could do that!
(02.13.09 01:39 PM)
Steve Gerrard said:
More inspiring images yet again Mrs L :)
Do all your groomsmen wear Converse?!
(02.14.09 03:59 PM)
Maya Laurent said:
Gotta love the Kanye West glasses! These all are just total awesomeness!!!
(02.15.09 11:03 AM)
Lara said:
OK, that ring shot is most definitely AMAZING! (Check out our Love This image on the SW blog)
(02.22.09 05:27 PM)
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02.01.09
Shelly + Daniel were married on November 28th of 2008 at the LDS Temple in San Diego. Shelly contacted us over phone and we worked out all of the details via email. So, the first day we actually got to meet this lovely couple was when they exited the temple, for the first time in public as husband and wife! A year an half earlier we were hired to shoot Shelly's sister's wedding, but Shelly was unable to be present because she was serving a full time mission for the LDS Church. We were delighted to work with this family again and even more happy to meet such a sweet couple on this amazing day.
My favorite shot of the day!
A year and half prior I had the great pleasure of meeting Shelly's grandfather at her sister's wedding, I was so happy to see him still going healthy and strong again on the day that Daniel and Shelly were married. The shot below was a request of Shelly, she has a photo almost identical to this one of when she was just a little girl kissing her grandpa on the cheek. Her mom plans to frame both photos next to each other as a diptych, I thought it was sweet.
The exit...
Click here to see their wedding in its entirety with their online slideshow!
Jenna said:
Love the DJ and the Grandpa shots. He is one of the cutest old men I have ever seen!
(02.01.09 08:04 AM)
heather said:
grand work once again and great recommendation on the rue royal song...listening and loving it!
(02.01.09 09:35 AM)
David Blakeman said:
The first photo on this post is freaking incredible. I've been staring at it for like five minutes. Keep rockin' and rollin', guys... you're doing an awesome job.
(02.01.09 12:11 PM)
Kate said:
that outdoor shot with the trees+leaves is superfabuloussss
portfolio shot for sure. :]
(02.02.09 09:34 AM)
Tanya Plonka said:
Wow wow wow! I'm glad I stumbled upon your blog; these are gorgeous! Love the ring one... I can't promise not to copy it ;)
(02.02.09 11:35 AM)
Allison said:
I love the photo of the couple just outside of the church and the BWs of them dancing and the DJ. Super fun!
(02.02.09 12:35 PM)
Darby Simon, myweddingfilm said:
That one with grandpa is great! He is adorable. And I love the ring shot, so clever and funny!! I always love looking at your work because you are so inventive!
(02.02.09 07:03 PM)
Millie said:
I am absolutely in love with her dress! The picture with her grandpa is so precious. Great job guys!
(02.03.09 08:55 AM)
Tonya Peterson said:
These are great Amelia. The San Diego Temple is so fun to shoot at! These are just really amazing! Her dress is killer! I love the pictures of you family in the post below too!!! So cute
(02.03.09 11:51 AM)
sandie said:
super pretty stuff guys!!!! I love the dark-grassy-leaves shot! the dj shot is awesome too!
(02.03.09 12:19 PM)
Haley said:
I love the shot of the DJ! Way to go lady. You're awesome:) And I love their getaway car..
(02.03.09 08:33 PM)
Rog said:
Hey there DJ light speed ahead...slow down. That pic rocks and slides (not rolls. Rolls are for fatties and thankgiving). I just contemplated erasing that last comment for a long time, kept typing and eventually forgot about it. (no fatties were insulted in the making of this comment). Love you guys!
(02.04.09 12:07 AM)
Daniel Lanton said:
The first image leaves me speechless. Wonderful perspective and conversion.
(02.04.09 10:35 AM)
ashley Parsons said:
wow, friends, this was amazing. the tree shot and the old man stick out to me as major favorites - SO beautiful and telling such a great story!!! love!
(02.04.09 08:06 PM)
Jeremy Gilliam said:
That first image is so epic, and the light in these is just beautiful!
(02.05.09 12:48 PM)
Ryel j said:
Love the reception shots!!! The shot amongst the leaves are so beautiful!!
(02.05.09 02:46 PM)
camille said:
I just happened upon your website and I am AMAZED!!!! You have such a talent. I love your ideas and creations. Your pictures are so beautiful and so creative
(02.23.09 03:57 PM)
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01.23.09
Mr. + Mrs. Yang were married on November 22nd of 2008. After photographing this lovely couple for their engagement session a few months prior, not only was I excited for the wedding day, but I could NOT wait to see the shoes Pauline had chosen for her wedding dress. I know that this may sound a little silly and somewhat crazy, but I am a total shoe fiend and Pauline has some great taste in shoes!
I truly believe that the dress and shoes of a bride can really tell a ton about how the wedding day will unfold, if the shoes and dress are fun and crazy then chances are that this is just what you will get for the rest of the day:)! The same goes for attire that is more classic, I bet that there will be a beautiful classic wedding day to follow. I was right for Pauline + Eddie's big day...check out the photos and let me know what you think:
Ps. Eddie looked quite handsome too...
The wonderful Nicole DeAnne hard at work!
The first glance:
Their portraits were all shot at the Fullerton Arboretum.
I don't know what it is, but there is just something about this image that completely captivates me.
Same with this one...
My favorite shot of the day!
Just as I had pictured it when I saw the dress and shoes...classic, beautiful, and sweet. Click here to see more!
Darby Simon, myweddingfilm said:
Love it! I love that last one and I adore the one of them just on that bench, so casual and real. Great job Amelia!
(01.23.09 06:05 PM)
ken kienow said:
if i had a nickel for every one of these images that was amazetacular, i could afford every water bill for 130 years at my sod farm in barstow.
(01.23.09 10:14 PM)
cathy said:
I am all about purple right now---love it! And I love that shot of the older couple seated on the bench. Perfect!
(01.24.09 09:28 AM)
Kate said:
Love the shot w/ the bamboo trees, the closeup of their two faces a couple shots later, the one with the cross in the church, SO many other favorites...wonderful work :]
(01.24.09 10:29 AM)
ashley parsons said:
old people on bench = my fav!! These are so beautiful, and I too am captivated by the tangled up in the veil shot! miss you too, dearest amelia!
(01.24.09 01:46 PM)
photographe de mariage said:
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(01.25.09 05:22 AM)
jenna walker said:
love the old school feel of the last shot! and the couple on the bench is just timeless - beautiful work as always amelia!!!
(01.25.09 05:40 AM)
Maya Laurent said:
I love the shot of the parents in the black and white...you are right that it's captivating!
(01.25.09 09:14 AM)
Simply Modern Weddings said:
unbelievably amazing...you did a wonderful job on their wedding! It was great so working with you! :-)
(01.26.09 03:53 AM)
Blair Van Bussel said:
First of all…November 22nd is my birthday, so it was obviously going to be a great wedding ;) (j/k)! Second…I loveeee these photos! My favorite is the portrait at night with the illuminating veil……….. Beautiful!
(01.28.09 09:32 AM)
Melissa said:
You are amazing Amy, please do classes.
(02.06.09 10:44 AM)
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