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       It was a magical day as we celebrated Mikaela & Dave coming together in marriage! Check out their Idyllwild Mountain Engagement Session if you want to get to know these two a bit more before viewing the wedding.  Mikaela and her bridesmaids got ready at the US Grant Hotel in downtown San Diego and this is also […]

July 12, 2016

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       Once Ben decided that Sami was the woman he wanted to spend the rest of his life with, he surprised her with a helicopter ride to Catalina Island. They arrived at a beautiful hotel with a view, he got down on a knee and asked the big question. They couldn’t be happier […]

June 23, 2016

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       In case you missed the US Grant Show blog post recently released, which highlighted the whimsical and exquisite designs by LaVonne Crawford of Adorations Botanical Artistry, Thomas Bui Lifestyle, and Wynn Austin Events, I highly encourage you to visit that post next. It was truly an honor to photograph the table displays at the show. In addition to that […]

June 21, 2016

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       You may have read about Sarah & Billie’s story on the blog recently from their dreamy engagement session in the trees. Today, I’m excited to share their wedding at 32 North Brewing Co! This was in fact, the first wedding the brewery had ever hosted and it is a great space for […]

June 16, 2016

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       Romance was in the air at Andra & Harry’s San Diego BRICK wedding in Liberty Station. In case you missed their beautiful seaside engagement session in Ocean Beach, take a look at the blog post here to learn more about this couple! They’re pretty darn extraordinary. Harry, being from Belgium, had friends and […]

June 14, 2016

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San Diego Wedding Vendors I had the pleasure of photographing the annual US Grant Wedding Show with LaVonne Crawford of Adorations Botanical Artistry, Thomas Bui Lifestyle, and Wynn Austin Events a while back. LaVonne designed the incredible florals for both of these amazing event planners whom I’ve enjoyed working with over the years now. As you […]

June 10, 2016

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       Anna and Thomas chose a beautiful afternoon to tie the knot at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. This timeless San Diego property is full of incredible succulent gardens, vines, and fruit trees. It takes you back to a time when San Diego seemed untouched. This classic inn is set on 23 arches of […]

June 9, 2016

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       One of the biggest questions my clients ask before a portrait shoot is, “What should I wear?” My first recommendation with attire is that the process of picking out your portrait session clothing should be fun! But it can be a challenge to know what is fashion-forward, timeless, and what looks good on […]

June 8, 2016

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       Sarah & Billie are two pretty special people. They both met while Sarah was attending college in Orange County and Billie had just started college in San Diego. Though they were two hours apart, Billie drove up the coast and showed up at Sarah’s apartment with one of their mutual friends. After […]

June 7, 2016

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         You may remember Suzanne & Caleb’s San Clemente Beach Engagement on the blog last winter. It was a perfect pairing of wine tasting and sweet moments under the pier at sunset. I had the honor of photographing these two as they said, “I do” at this beautiful garden wedding in Costa Mesa, CA.     […]

June 5, 2016

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       Kirby & Katie have been a really special couple to Meg and I for the last four years. We’ve had the privilege to walk along side them in their personal journeys with family, faith, and dating life and now are so thrilled to celebrate this exciting season as they come together in […]

June 1, 2016

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       On a beautiful sunny afternoon along the California coast, this loving couple gathered together their closest friends and family members to celebrate their union. The luxurious Montage Resort in the heart of Laguna Beach was without a doubt, a stunning property and a perfect location for these two as they began their lives together. […]

May 31, 2016

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THE INN AT RANCHO SANTA FE

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OJAI VALLEY INN & SPA

SAN YSIDRO RANCH

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CALISTOGA RANCH

MEADOWOOD NAPA VALLEY

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BELMOND HOTEL CARUSO

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