Katherine and Caleb were planning an intimate ceremony at Heritage Park in Old Town San Diego, surrounded by the colorful Victorian homes that make the whole place feel like you accidentally stepped into another time period. They also told me they loved a good spooky, vintage vibe, which is pretty much the easiest way to get me excited about a wedding. Fun fact, I once photographed a Hocus Pocus shoot in the same spot!
Read MoreSamantha and Nick had already done the quiet part. A few months before this, they flew to Japan and got married with their closest friends. It was intimate, intentional, and exactly what they wanted for that chapter of their story.This day was something completely different. This was the party.
Read MoreWhen Natalie and Cris first started talking about getting married, the plan was to go to Vegas.
Not because they wanted to elope on a whim, but because the vibe was just perfect. Somewhere during the planning process, though, they realized they didn't actually have to leave San Diego to create a wedding that felt like them. Everything they loved about Vegas already existed in the places they spent their weekends together. Instead of building the day around a venue, they built it around their neighborhood.
Read MoreDreamy & relaxed San Diego wedding at Ethereal Gardens with spring wild flower florals shot on film by Wedding Photographer Madeline Barr
Read MoreAshley and Calvin’s wedding at Old Rancho in San Diego felt like walking straight into the most iconic dinner party you never wanted to leave. It was layered, colorful, a little chaotic in the best way, and deeply personal. The whole day carried this maximalist tchotchke energy that somehow balanced nostalgia and intention. Think pizza buffet comfort, but reimagined through a design lens that actually knows what it’s doing.
Read MoreBefore heading to their ceremony in Balboa Park, they spent some time at the Lafayette, which ended up being the perfect backdrop. It has that slightly nostalgic, tucked-away feel—colorful, textured, a little bit moody in the right light. It didn’t feel staged, just like they dropped into a place that already had character and let it do its thing.
Read MoreIf you’re dreaming of a wedding that blends California chill, bright color, and a little disco-ball magic Lauren and Sean’s day is for you. As a San Diego wedding photographer, I live for weddings that feel fun, intimate and personal. This one did exactly that.
Read MoreThey envisioned a small, laid-back, non-religious celebration with about 70 of their closest people. The vibes were 70’s gay cowboy maximalism. They committed fully — trading classic suits for custom Nudie suits in bold orange and teal, covered in rhinestone & embroidered details that caught every bit of light at @deck655.
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