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       What an amazing day with Ariel & Julius at the beautiful L’Auberge Del Mar. We had perfect weather, a sparkling ocean backdrop and smiling faces around every corner. In fact, this wedding was so incredible that it requires two separate blog posts!        During the first half of the day, some […]

April 28, 2016

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       Claire and Andrew met in the 10th grade after Claire moved with her family to California from the East Coast. They were paired up as lab partners and began to bond over the challenging experiments in class. One day, Claire brought a peanut butter brownie to school for Andrew, remembering that he had […]

April 27, 2016

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       I’m so excited to share Kelsey & Justin’s Coronado wedding on the blog today! In case you missed their Mount Helix Garden Engagement Session, go to this link to learn more about their relationship. These two have a great story and are so much fun to hang out with!        It was a perfect day all […]

April 21, 2016

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        What a beautiful day with Brooke & Nathan at the Old Point Loma Lighthouse! We explored the cliffs at the bottom which overlook the Point Loma tidepools and the Pacific Ocean. Then we made our way up to the lighthouse where the rain lightly sprinkled. I always love a bit of […]

April 19, 2016

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       Andra frequented the OB Farmer’s Market every Wednesday for months. There she would be sure to visit the crepe stand occupied by Harry friend. Andra had recently returned from studying in Sicily and was eager to be around Europeans and to speak anything other than English. She soon struck a deal with […]

April 12, 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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       This was one incredible Temecula Winery Wedding! Devin & John’s day was perfect in every way. You can learn all about these two on their Scripps Seaside Forum Engagement blog post!  The short of it is that Devin and John are phenomenal individuals, so together, they make the perfect pair.  They have a way […]

March 31, 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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       It was such an honor to be invited to photograph Jessica & Ron at their Lake Tahoe Wedding. We had a great time hanging out in San Francisco at their Engagement Session which you can see more of here!        What a perfect location on this sunny day at the Tahoe Beach Retreat & Lodge! Florals […]

March 24, 2016

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       This Mount Helix Engagement Session was so much fun! Justin and Kelsey own a few restaurants in San Diego and they pride themselves in local, garden-fresh produce and a farm-to-table experience. It was only natural to photograph these two at the location where their produce is grown here in San Diego.       […]

March 1, 2016

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       This San Juan Capistrano Private Estate was pure magic. Rob & Kelly have been blessed to be raised in two amazing families. The connection they all have together is admirable and incredibly unique.I loved so many things about Rob & Kelly’s wedding. From the heartfelt bride & groom gifts to one another, […]

February 26, 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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