Coronado Proposal at Glorietta Bay Inn

When Nick first called me about finally proposing to the love of his life, I couldn’t be more excited for them! He was planning to fly Lauren from Indiana to the West Coast (aka the best coast) for the first time and it would also be her first time visiting a beach! After brainstorming over a couple San Diego locations, he decided to pop the question at the balcony of the glorious Glorietta Bay Inn hotel. This hotel is an icon landmark in Coronado and has amazing panoramic views of the Coronado bridge and beach. I arrived early, took the manual elevator up, squatted behind the furnitures and was ready. When the moment came, nothing mattered and it was all about their pivotal moment of truth! She was smiling ear to ear, a clear YES. Afterwards, we went around Coronado and took some freshly engaged portraits. I’ll never forget the moment Lauren saw the ocean for the first time while Nick watched her. They’re too cute. Congrats Nick and Lauren!

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Twin Oaks Garden Estate Wedding – Michelle & Case

It started with a very, VERY rainy morning… but Michelle and Case rolled with it and were just excited to finally get married! By the time they arrived at the venue, the rain magically resided for the rest of the day and it couldn’t be more perfect. Twin Oaks was lit up and fabulously furnished like always.  Everything from the food, flowers, music and service is always on point!  When they said “I do” and paraded out, the school bells rang. Its any photographer’s dream to shoot at this transformed old school house garden!

Props to all the hardworking vendors:

Photobooth : Mr Photobox 
Venue: Twin Oaks Garden Estate
Make Up: Make Up by Christine Tran x3
Hair: Jessica Hanley
Florist: Ranch Events
Videographers: Sweet Day Studio

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Scripps Seaside Forum Wedding – Brandon & Sirena

Happy Valentine’s Day! All the rain storms lately in San Diego got me craving our beloved Sun! So here’s a happy sunny wedding I hope can cheer things up 🙂

No Wedding Venue shows off San Diego better than the Scripps Seaside Forum in La Jolla! I had so much fun photographing Sirena and Brandon’s sunny day by the sea. This open-air and modern architectural beauty is fit for any dream beach wedding. It was a warm sunny day as they made their vows along the cool crushing waves and swaying palms. Staycation at its finest. Everyone’s energy was so great and Brandon and Sirena couldn’t be happier about their perfect day.

Amazing job to all the vendors:

Wedding Coordinator – Ruth Carlson, Ruthful Coaching
Make up – Mele Fifi, Makeup By Mele Fifi
Flowers – Whole Foods
Dress – BHLDN
Shoe – Target

DJ – Brandon Watterson, BWatt Entertainment

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Family Photos at Balboa Park, San Diego

It always hits me whenever a Bride and Groom I’ve photographed in the past come back with babies! When Linda and Charlie flew back to San Diego with 3 adorable boys for a portrait update, I couldn’t be more honored. We couldn’t think of a better place than the classic Balboa Park for their session. It was a great balance between architecture, history, and greenery. After all the rain we’ve been getting this year, everything was in full bloom for the sweet family!

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San Francisco City Hall Wedding

I had the pleasure of photographing Karen & Jon’s engagement photos in San Diego earlier this year and learned really quickly how easy and chill they are to work with! When they approached me to photograph their courthouse wedding ceremony at San Francisco’s iconic City Hall, I was ecstatic ! On one of my first few visits to SF, I had time alone to spare so I took bart straight to City Hall. I would loose track of time wandering the beautiful halls and watching multiple wedding ceremonies take place one after another. Flash forward today, I actually get to shoot one of those weddings and couldn’t have asked for a better couple!

Wedding Gown by Winsome Brides

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