When Stefanie of Witty Bash told me she was planning a Halloween Party and asked if I would photograph it, I immediately said yes! Halloween is SO much fun and she would let me do all the bridal styling, while Ashley Renuart and her focused on decor. Ashley is known for her incredible installations and Native Poppy provided the incredible floral centerpiece.
Read MoreLooking for a dreamy beach wedding reception that also has moody, boat house vibes?! The ZLAC Rowing Club is the perfect spot for you. Located right on Mission Bay in San Diego, it offers beach front views, with a craftsman style lodge. It is such a special beach spot with unique flair and a great spot for an intimate and family focused wedding. There are also a ton of great resorts near by, so wedding guests have plenty of options of places to stay!
Read MoreAfter photographing so many proposals, I’ve noticed a few things that are super helpful! Here are some of my tips for great proposal photos!
Make sure the ring recipient has their nails done! There will definitely be lots of photo of the ring on the hand, so it’s helpful to have it lookin fresh!
Adam planned the proposal under the guise of one of their frequent weekend trips to San Diego. As they walked to the beach to let Jasper run around in the morning, he would head out to the jetty first and get down on one knee. I headed to the beach the day before to scope out the situation and agreed it would be the perfect spot to pop the question.
Read MoreThe most charming, Maine coast wedding, featuring the most perfect pin up bride style, DIY flowers and a freshly caught lobster bake!
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 MoreLauren and Matt kicked off the reception the next day at Warehouse XI with a grand entrance and their first dance. While they skipped many of the “wedding traditions” this really helped connect the two events and kick started the party. The night was relaxed and pretty much a huge party! There were donuts from Union Square Donuts and North East of the Border pulled up right side the door to feed guests all night.
Read MoreFlavia and Ben are both members of the Museum of Fine Arts. Since they visit together often, they thought it would be fun to take wedding photos there! This is 100% something you need to contact the museum before doing. Because of copyright laws and such, most of the museum does not allow any type of photos.
Read More! Alison was a PERFECT 1940’s pin up bride in her Fame and Partners Dress and proved a black wedding dress can be elegant and bridal! Also, WEDDING DRESS CAPES ARE ALWAYS A YES!
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 MoreHaving pups in photos is always the best and I always get excited when clients want to include them! Having nice photos with your pets is important! They are totally family and I always encourage my clients to include them when having their photos taken. Want photos with your dog ?! Here are some helpful tips for photoshoots with your pups!
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.
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