Getting your picture taken can be daunting, especially if you're not used to being in front of the camera. But think of your engagement shoot as a practice round for the big day. It's a chance to get comfortable with your photographer, experiment with poses, and most importantly, just have fun together. By the time your wedding rolls around, you'll be old pros in front of the camera
Read MoreTheir goal was to keep the day low key, honest to themselves and a damn good time. They started the day getting ready with each other, surrounded by their siblings and best buds. The three legged Ring Bearer Gideon was always close by, ensuring everything was going smoothly. Throughout the rest of the day, there were so many thoughtful details. Some favorite moments had to be sharing Ube Biko during their ceremony and singing “Power of Two” by the Indigo Girls instead of a first dance.
Read MoreSan Diego is a photographers dream. It’s totally known for it’s amazing range of ecosystems and nature, beach and mountains in the same day!
While a beautiful location is always nice, light and time of day are far more important than location. As long as we have the right light, we could take photos at the dump and I promise you would love them. Light and your connection as a couple are the real magic to engagement photos, so don’t stress about location!
That being said, here are some of my favorite hidden gem spots for engagement photos around San Diego!
Read MoreSan Diego is basically heaven. It’s hard to find an ugly spot here and I thank my lucky stars every freaking day that I get to live here. Our beaches are pristine and sunsets never disappoint. Desert and mountains are all with in an hour and there are just so many options when looking for a special space to commit to your boo. This makes it the perfect place to Elope! While things are unpredictable and not normal at the moment, eloping is such a great option for those who need to postpone their weddding. You can find more info on getting a marriage license in San Diego HERE! As an elopement photographer, I’ve been able to go to many incredible, private and easy to elope at locations. Here are some of my faves!
Read MoreWe made the quick trip to Peabody and arrived to Olio to get Laura and Jen married! In the gorgeous window light, the brides committed to each other and a life full of love and animals. Not a dry eye in the room, you could feel the love, support and pride pouring right out of everyone there.
Read MoreJenny and Laura have built the most incredible life. They live on and are renovating the most incredible old New England Farm house, complete with barns, goats and a backyard forrest that turns into a field. They also have a couple of super goofy pups and a cat who pretty much runs the house. Their favorite thing to do is to take a walk through the woods to the field with all their animals. This has to be the cutest thing ever
Read MoreRecently married gay couple is trying to adopt a baby in San Diego! We hung out to capture how cute they are and ready to be parents!
Read MoreSurrounded by palm trees, La Valencia has the most incredible pink facade that screams classic Souther California. It’s also steps away from the beach and you can go see all the seals! Chloe is a total cartoon character and ran circles around us chasing seagulls and posing like a pro.
Read MoreI honestly think winter weddings are totally where it’s at, and it was a perfect day in Florida for a wedding. Friends and family came from all over the country to help throw the perfect party for these two. Kaylyn’s dad surprised her with the most incredible backdrop (Smashing Pumpkin vibes anyone?!) that made for such killer portraits
Read MoreHitting the two year mark with them, I have shot over 120 weddings in the past two years and I have learned so SO much. I have also worked at so many amazing venues, and this year included some of my favorite alternative San Diego wedding and elopement venues:
