Testy Toddlers. You can usually hear them in action at grocery stores, restaurants, and parks. Toddlers and parents engaged in a power-struggle over this or that. Kids trying to get their way, parents attempting to enforce some simple boundaries. Some…
Guild Hotel Wedding Photos in San Diego
Guild Hotel Wedding Photos in San Diego. I received an inquiry one day from a father of the bride. This is unusual to say the least. I love it, but still, unusual. Typically I hear from the coordinator. Sometimes the…
Celebrating Your First Valentine’s Day as a Married Couple
1st married valentine’s day ideas Yes, it’s that time of year again. Every other commercial is reminding the men in our lives to run out and buy jewelry. Hallmark is thoroughly enjoying their most lucrative season. Couples are bragging about…
Post-Elopement: the Reception Party!
YOU DID THE ELOPEMENT, NOW IT’S TIME FOR A RECEPTION PARTY! So, you did the deed. You and your love ran off and got hitched, the elopement was just for the two of you, or maybe with only a small…
thursday club point loma photos
Long ago, before I had a child waking me up at 5:30am daily, I used to go dancing. A lot. I met Tan and Kristin dancing all those years ago. Its a small group of Lindy Hop dancers here in…
hotel del coronado intimate wedding on the beach
One of my favorite photography projects of all time has always been Elopements & Intimate (under 20 people) weddings. There is just something so special about them. Big weddings are lovely for sure, but I guess my inner-introvert just loves…
bandy canyon ranch wedding photos
Another gorgeous Fall wedding. Check out Ruby’s amazing dress! All the details Ruby and her Aunt (and family) slaved over turned out so lovely too. I asked Ruby & Dylan a few questions about themselves, here is what they wrote:…
logia room at the prado, balboa park, san diego
Another beautiful Balboa Park wedding at the Prado for you today. And such a sweet wedding! I asked Kristine to send me a little write up about how they met, their engagement & wedding experience. Enjoy! ♥ Matt and I…
rancho guajome adobe wedding in vista
Tanya and Donovan are one of a kind, actually, make that two of one kind. This fun, goofy, dance happy couple knew the words and moves to nearly every song. They loved to cheese it up and just have a…
University of San Diego Engagement Session
You may recall a recent wedding I photographed at USD (in April) where it rained the entire day? THIS ONE. It never rains all day in San Diego. What was that? I loved the moody portraits we got from that…
Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park Wedding
A gorgeous Japanese Friendship Garden Wedding between longtime childhood friends. Miyo says it all much better than I can. If you want to skip all the words, just scroll to the photos at the end.Enjoy your photos Miyo & Lester!…
temecula two sisters farms wedding
FROM BRIAN: I met Vanessa at dance class about 5-6 years ago. She always had a ready smile, was kind, and was welcoming to a massive introvert like myself. It was impossible not to like her. Plus she’s a great…