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       Melissa & Quinn’s San Diego Nautical Wedding was the perfect setting on the sandy harbor front at Kona Kai Resort on Shelter Island. Although the couple calls San Diego home, Quinn is from Florida and Melissa is from Nebraska. They invited their closest friends and family from all over the country to fly out for […]

April 7, 2016

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       Ashley & Jordan’s Cardiff-by-the-sea Engagement was the perfect combination of her Texas roots and their love for sunny Southern California beach days. One of my favorite parts of Cardiff is how life seems to slow down there. It was the perfect stretch of sand to celebrate this amazing season in Ashley & Jordan’s […]

April 5, 2016

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       Jake & Elena’s Coronado Marriott Wedding was stunning. But their beautiful relationship actually started exactly 5 years ago so happy dateiversary to you both! They met at Point Loma Nazarene University so we photographed their Engagement Session on the breathtaking ocean front campus last summer. You can learn about their Yosemite-first-kiss-love-story on the blog, here!     […]

March 29, 2016

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         Hannah’s gorgeous wedding dress was made by the Israeli, couture designer, Galia Lahav and purchased at The White Dress in Corona Del Mar.  Jimmy Choo wedges were the perfect compliment to the soft, romantic bouquets and flower crowns by The Flower Shop in Encinitas. Austin surprised Hannah with a stunning addition to her engagement ring as she was […]

February 16, 2016

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       Have you met a couple where, in those first few minutes of conversation, you very quickly pick up on a unique pattern of joy, honor and trust between them? That was my exact experience with Suzanne & Caleb. We had the privilege of  spending a perfect, sunny, summer afternoon together at San Clemente Wine Company. Then, we walked through the warm alley above […]

November 10, 2015

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             Welcome back to Part Two of Hannah & Austin’s beautiful, bright, seaside wedding! In case you missed it, check out Part One of this amazing wedding before you move forward. You’ll definitely want to see it in order!         For the second half of the day, the Pacific Terrace was […]

October 21, 2015

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       Almost two years to date, Ryan & Carri’s best friends were getting married at L’Auberge Del Mar and I was honored to be the photographer for their wedding. Throughout the day, I watched as the chemistry between Ryan and Carri began to take shape for the very first time. In Ryan’s words, he “realized […]

October 17, 2015

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       That’s right, you read the title correctly, Hannah & Austin’s L’Auberge Del Mar wedding was so incredible that it deserves a two part blog! You may have caught their love story on the blog a few months ago with their Point Loma Lighthouse Engagement Session. Now, get ready to view the storybook, seaside, San Diego […]

October 14, 2015

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       Devin & John have a LOT to celebrate because they are less than 24 hours away from officially saying, “I DO!”        They both attended San Diego State and quickly adjusted to life as college athletes. John played baseball and Devin played softball. While studying at the same time each day and traveling with their […]

October 9, 2015

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Jake and Elena met at Point Loma Nazarene University during their freshman year. They had many mutual friends but didn’t truly become close until the beginning of their sophomore year. Jake & Elena would run together along Sunset Cliffs and slowly grew closer… but they swore they would never date each other. Fast forward to Spring Break that year when Jake […]

September 3, 2015

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       This wedding took place at the Livingston House on Coronado Island. Local Coronado residents call it the Baby Del because it resembles the famous Hotel Del Coronado. The Baby Del was built in 1887 and was located in San Diego. In 1985, this home was relocated across the San Diego bay, via barge to the neighborhood […]

September 1, 2015

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Hannah grew up in North County San Diego and loves the beach, time with friends and family and brings joy everyone she goes. While attending Point Loma Nazarene University and playing on the women’s volleyball team, she noticed a good looking guy on the soccer team. Austin swept Hannah off her feet and they quickly […]

August 14, 2015

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