It was such a treat shooting this Sunset Cliffs engagement for these beach babes. Even though I’m a San Diego photographer, I’m usually shooting in mountain meadows, forests, and deserts. Rarely do I take couples along the coast. But few things beat sandy feet, salty hair, and ocean air. Janelle & Chris were so much
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Terra Madre Gardens Wedding : Cody & Jeanne
Terra Madre Gardens is a hidden gem off the beaten path in San Diego. The venue’s homegrown charm made the perfect backdrop for Cody and Jeanne’s laid-back wedding. The simple yet chic details allowed for the natural beauty of the place (and the couple) to shine. Even more, the dusty blue dresses, flowy lace gown,
Doane Valley Engagement : Sandra & Brian
Sandra and Brian journeyed to Palomar Mountain for a Lower Doane Valley engagement session. Driving up, fog coated the gray skies, but as soon as we reached the meadow, the sun peaked over the trees and turned the field a shimmering gold. I had so much fun with these two, laughing and joking the entire
Unposed Prompts : Capture Natural Moments
While I’m a big fan of dramatic editorial style poses, I especially love capturing in-between candids that ooze raw genuine emotion. Making authentic moments happen is sometimes one of the hardest parts of being a lifestyle photographer. If your subjects aren’t skilled models, they likely won’t know how to give you that legitimate laughter or
Joshua Tree Engagement : Jena & Sam
I’m so excited about these photos of my sister and my soon-to-be brother-in-law! It’s been a long-time coming, but these two are finally getting married. As an adventurous pair who like hiking, traveling, and spending time outdoors, they naturally needed a rugged Joshua Tree engagement session. We ventured out to Joshua Tree for a weekend
Editorial Engagement : Ernest & Elsie
Ernest and Elsie wanted to do something a bit different for their photos, so we bused out my studio lights for this fashionable editorial engagement session. I’ve never experimented with my Alien Bees lights for a couple’s session. So it was super fun to get to do something out of my usual routine. As much
