Yesterday was Conny and Peter’s wedding day, and it was stunning! When I say I had a hard time narrowing down sneak peaks you can believe me, there are still over 40 here! This amazing couple, along with all their friends and family, came into Encinitas to celebrate their big day. And the San Diego Botanic Gardens was the most luscious verdant backdrop for their day. Did everything go to plan? No, just like every wedding day. But these two shinned through the grey skies and unexpected short sprinkles and danced the night away surrounded by love. They rolled with everything and were such a joy to be with and photograph. You can see the how truly happy and joyful they are in every image!

I spent the afternoon yesterday with Monique and her fiance Nick exploring their home in Murrieta. We had the best time getting to know each other and finding new spots around town. We wandered through parks, random open fields and the cutest little downtown ever in Murrieta. I love their love! They were so sweet and kind and just ready for whatever adventure the day brought. The rains this December are just starting to turn the hills are gorgeous green and it was the perfect backdrop for these two to frolic through.

Beth and Scott’s Wedding yesterday in La Jolla was a stunner. The sun was shinning and we had perfect 72 degree soft breezes blowing. I started the day with Beth and all the girls getting ready and loved how calm and fun the vibe in the room was. While I played with details, I got meet and get to know Beth’s daughters and family. I loved all the sweet thoughtful moments that unfolded during that time. And Beth looked amazing in her beautiful lace gown, a true stunner!

Sam and Justin’s wedding yesterday was so so lovely! I loved that these two had such a diverse group of friends come together with their families, all there to celebrate these two. And that their passions (outside of just each other) were front and center. The things that they love and the people that they love. Sam looked stunning in a form fitting lace gown and the pop of blue in the boys bow ties and the bridesmaids dresses perfectly complemented the ocean. Every single person in their bridal party was there to support and love on these two and it made for a love filled day all around.

Yesterdays wedding was a stunner! The rains in the previous days had cleared the haze, and cooled down our usual hot October weather, and the whole day it was a pleasant 72 degrees. Laura and Shannon rented the coolest house that was the perfect backdrop for getting ready, and the whole family traveled together to Cabrillo National Monument to take some super fun portraits. I loved how the whole day was focused around their family. The kids were front and center for every moment! And their love tied the perfect bow on top on their blended family.

Yesterday’s little beach elopement here in Oceanside was short and sweet. Sweethearts Hayden and Pualani, and their families came together on the beach to celebrate their love. While the sun shined bright these two promised their lives to one another. Lots of happy tears and smiles, and sweet family moments. I always feel so blessed to see such beautiful moments in people’s lives, and I can’t wait to see what life has in store for these two.

Yesterday’s Elopement at Cabrillo National monument is one for the books! Zach and Kris, along with both of their immediate family and close friends, meet on the stunning cliffs that feel like the edge of the world. This beautiful couple came together and their joy radiated out of them and was reflected right back at them by every smiling face there. The feeling of joy and celebration was so contagious, even park visitors walking by couldn’t help but smile!

Kevin’s proposal yesterday to Camille was so sweet and exciting! Their family and friends gathered to celebrate the summer, and the fact that these two got jobs set up for post graduation. And the cherry on top of the celebration was Kevin’s surprise proposal. Kevin and I conspired to make it a complete surprise, and with the help of his mom Jan we snuck me into the house (mostly undetected). I hid on a balcony up above everyone at the party and waited for the big moment to arrive, and it did not disappoint. Camille was so shocked she let out the biggest shout (it may have included some cuss words) and then went straight in for a kiss. 100% a yes!

Yesterdays engagement session at Balboa park with Sam and Justin was so fun! Sam and I used to work together forever ago, and it was a little reunion! It was so amazing to see how far she has come and how wonderful her chosen partner is. Justin and Sam are a sweet couple, a perfect compliment to one another. While Sam was a bit nervous about getting these pictures done, Justin did an amazing job of being the calm and guiding force of the session. And the pictures came out so well! I am so excited to be your photographer and I can’t wait for you to see the rest of these photos. :)

Lisa and Jeremy’s wedding yesterday at Hilltop Winery was small and lovely, but full of so many good things and moments! The bride and groom showed up and were not messing around, they both looked stunning! All of the details of this wedding were purposeful and thoughtful, and focused on bringing these two separate people/families into one. I loved the Maid of Honor and Best Woman and how much they loved and showered their love on this sweet couple. It may have been a hot one, but not just the weather was bringing the heat. The bride, Lisa, looked beyond beautiful in her sexy wedding dress and the love shinned through in everything these two did yesterday. I feel so lucky to have been there on their special day and I can’t wait to share the rest soon. Congratulations you too! I know the future holds nothing but good things for you two! :)

Emily and Michael’s Rustic wedding at Circle Oak Ranch was a perfect June wedding! The weather was warm but not enough to get us all sweaty, breezy, sunny and bright and full of sweet family moments. The bridal party was so fun and honestly just ready to support these two and have a good time! Surrounded by the love of their family and friends, these two said I do underneath a grand old oak tree, and the ceremony was full of laughter and happy tears. There was time for little moments with parents where they got to hug and appreciate the journey that got these two to this day, and big moments with all the guests cheering and participating in the fun.

Jeff and Lara’s wedding yesterday was so beautiful! Because of covid, these two actually got married in a small ceremony last year and rescheduled the bigger wedding day, but we made it! I started the day in Solana Beach with Lara as she got ready and got all her beautiful details. After that we headed to the church in Del Mar, St. Therese of Carmel, were we did their sweet first look. Jeff and Lara’s nieces were the flower girls and stole the show for a minute with their sweet little dresses and smiles.

On Sunday, I traveled to Kendall’s family home in Oceanside for their quick and sweet little backyard elopement. This small little event was just their close family, and with 8 people it had all the best parts a wedding can have. The person you love and the family who surround you. Melanie and Kendall made a pretty little backyard dinner setting and ceremony space, and spent all their energy on the things that mattered to them most. The ceremony was short and sweet and full of happy tears. We finished up with family pictures after the ceremony and headed out front to get a few quick just married shots. They even brought a basketball, since that was key to their meeting and connecting. IT was all kinds of wonderful and I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for these two.

Yesterday was warm, clear, bright and so so sweet. Jessica and Josh’s families came together to celebrate these two and it was so beautiful. The home they rented in Rancho Santa Fe was full of beautiful Spanish style and their decor was so lovely. We voomed through the day and I made sure to get every moment captured. I especially loved all the sweet moments with Jessica’s sisters and new niece. I am all about the cuddles!

Saturday’s Elopement with Ami and Nicole was so sweet and intimate. They gathered some of the most important people in their lives, and had a lovely little party. The day was beautiful and warm, and the rental house was right on the cliffs in Encinitas with stunning views and beach access. After all the getting ready we all headed down to the beach for a quick little ceremony where their friend Brooke officiated a tear and laughter filled ceremony. After the ceremony we frolicked around on the beach and the couple shared a sweet little first dance. I am obsessed with all their beautiful portraits!

This Saturday’s elopement in Temecula was magical. With all the rain we’ve recently had the temperature was perfect, sunny and cool. The hills were green and rolling and everything was in bloom, including Kai and Stacey’s love. This may not have been their first choice for wedding plans with their parents far away in other countries, but these two had a perfect day. They were both so attentive and in tune with each other, and made this weekend really all about their friends and family who could come. They integrated Chinese cultural aspects with western traditions in such a beautiful way. Stacey’s white chines style wedding dress was perfection and she even changed into a beautiful red dress later in the day as nod to a traditional Chinese wedding dress.

When Kathleen approached me about her mountain top elopement basically in my backyard my answer was a resounding yes! This sweet couples original plans had to be changed just like everyone living in this covid world. So instead of their Hawaiian elopement they picked a beautiful and convenient spot where their family could be solidified and celebrated. I loved that their ceremony really focused on them and their adorable kids. So congratulations and I hope you love these sweet sneak peaks! Cannot wait to share more. :)

10/19/19 was a perfect October day in Santee at Carlton Oaks Golf course. The sun was shinning all day but the temperature was so comfortable, which if you’ve lived in San Diego in October you know that this month can send some seriously hot weather. Allison and Michael made it such a magical and beautiful day. Their wedding was super intimate, and their vows were personal and beautiful, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house.