Jenny is getting married in few weeks and she asked me to come document her 50's themed wedding shower. She has such a creative eye for details, and is a total thrifting goddess. Congratulations to the lovely Jenny and Isaac!
San Diego Wedding Photographers, Bahia Resort Wedding.
This wedding should in no way be classified as work. It was such a relaxed day and I was surrounded by great company. Congratulations to the ridiculously awesome bride+groom, and their sweet little son!
I love the shot below that Nick took before the ceremony-I just want to squeeze this kid!
sassy talking Photobooth {epodphotobooth.com}!!
Red Velvet=I break my no cake at weddings {unless I am a guest} rule.
Maria,Nate,and the three lovely sisters.
This wedding was at the rustic and charming Bernardo Winery. It was built in 1889 and is the oldest operating winery in San Diego. There are cute little shops and plants and succulents overgrowing everywhere...I was just a little bit happy=) Congrats to the Maria and Nate and their sweet daughters!
The photo below makes me laugh. I totally empathize with this oldest sibling...sometimes you just need to close your eyes, sigh dramatically, and ignore the noise of it all.
Handmade Wedding, San Luis Obispo
Lindsay and Jacob got married at the Heritage House in the village of Arroyo Grande. The Central Coast of California is so amazingly beautiful. Even in the dry Summer it is super green with beautiful light. This whole wedding was handmade and put together by the bride and it turned out so unique and lovely. Isn't Lindsay gorgeous??
I was so lucky to have Kameron Ahler helping me at this wedding...it was pretty amazing! I LOVE this shot of the guys...so handsome!
Remember little Gentry?? I can't get enough of that baby...
These next few lovelies are Kameron's...Cute much??
Love this kid, and the light after the ceremony!
Kam's detail shots: {drooling over these...}
I love love love simple rings, although Lindsay has a sparkley diamond ring too, these bands were some of my favorites yet.
Jacob getting cake cleaned off his face...
Such cute wedding favors...smore kits!!
San Luis Obispo Wedding this weekend!
I will be shooting Lindsey and Jacob's lovely wedding in San Luis Obispo {technically, Arroyo Grande} this weekend. Since Nick will be staying in San Diego to document another last minute wedding, I have the great luck that the amazing Kameron Ahler is available and coming to help me shoot! He has such a great eye, and I can not wait to see what he ends up with. Here are some of Kam's awesome photos that he took for our website=)
A handmade Summer wedding.
Our friends Sara and Jay got married at a family members beautiful home way out in Jamul (East San Diego.) They didn't see see or speak to each other the day of the wedding, except for one text from Jay asking if she had slept alright. Sara sweetly replied that she normally can't sleep without him so he was worried about her...oh cuteness=) They are both so totally happy that it made our job really easy. Also, they truly understand and appreciate the value of preserving moments and details with photographs, and that made both of us really excited about the whole day.Their awesome green wedding favors were little daisy seeds and Sara let me steal a bunch-I can't wait to plant mine! Enjoy=)
Every little detail of this wedding was designed and put together by the crafty bride...I LOVE the pinwheels and the refreshing color scheme.
Jamul Wedding today!
Sara and Jay's wedding is today and I can't wait-look how awesome they are! I have a fresh roll of color film loaded and some lenses to pick up at George's Camera...I am a happy kid. Have a good weekend friends!
Why are Grandparents SO cute?!
"What children need most are the essentials that grandparents provide in abundance. They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort, lessons in life. And, most importantly, cookies." ~Rudolph Giuliani
I have been with my Grandma for a few days in New York, and I have been thinking nonstop about how important family is. I have been so enjoying listening to her stories, joys, and worries about what's next. Also, hearing her speak so fondly of my sweet romantic Grandpa Max who she misses dearly, has been so wonderful and I am SO grateful to be spending this precious time with her.
Here are a few photos from two recent weddings of really lovely Grandparents who totally stole my heart, just as my Grandma Lee has=)
Rough housing with his energetic grandson=)
I love her expression. So proud and so in love with her Granddaughter.
Grandparents+technology=CUTENESS!! She was texting!
If you are lucky enough to still have your Grandparents around, give them a call, send them a love note, or if you are amazingly lucky enough to be near them-(gently) squeeze the heck out of them and tell them thank you for everything they did for you and your family.
After all...there would be no you without them.
Juan and Teresa, San Diego Wedding Love
Here are a few shots of a cute couple that Nick photographed on his own. While we love shooting together, it is really fun to see what we come up with separately. This first shot is my favorite...I love the framing and their expressions!
This dancing photo on the left reminds me of the Labyrinth...
Resah+Dany, Hard Rock Hotel Wedding.
This beautiful couple got married at the St. Therese Roman Catholic Church and had their reception at the Hard Rock Hotel. I loved all the details of this day, and had so much fun with the guests and the wonderful bridal party who made the day so great. To my future couples...please consider the following vendors, they rock:
The amazing coordinator: Kimberly Chebegia of Cynthia Zatkins Events.
The flowers, decor, and awesome white dance floor: Bradley Snyder and White Wedding Day Events.
Wonderful DJ: J. Soul Productions
Creative Video:Young Productions
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Sabrina, the wonderfully entertaining belly dancer gave the guests quite the show, it was so fun! She was also at Ann+David's wedding.
Natalie and Josh, The Andaz Hotel
This couple was surrounded by the most wonderful family, it's not a surprise that they are so great. It was so fun being downtown San Diego with a gorgeous couple that is up for anything. I can't wait for their families to see all the photos! Thanks for including us in such a fun day Nat and Josh!
Can I just say that The Andaz is amazing?? {hint, hint future couples?!}
It's go time.
I befriended a hostess and she let us sneak into the restaurant and take photos in there. Hooray for nice people, and for asking for what you want.
The bottom right image is a Mother of the bride choreographed dance with SO many people serenading and entertaining Natalie and Josh...it was really really great and Natalie's mom is the cutest thing in the world.
Congrats to the cute couple!
Nat+Josh, almost up!
Here are two shots from the Andaz wedding-the rest will of their post will be up today, I promise. I am being a Libra about picking my favorites to show to you, sorry!! The second shot is Natalie and her Dad right before the ceremony...cute cute cute. Happy Monday, drink some coffee. =)
Gay Wedding Photography Giveaway
Hello lovely blog readers! Exciting announcement!! We believe marriage is a privilege that should be open to all people in love. In honor of that, we are giving away a couple of wedding packages (and/or family or engagement sessions) to same sex couples who want fresh photos that reflect their personalities. This is definitely open to couples outside California as well, so please spread the word!
Whether you are traveling out of state for the ceremony, or just having a small celebration of your love, we would love to help document it. Please email us and tell us why photographs are important to you, how you and your love met, a photo of the two of you, and to receive more details from us.
I am excited to see the results of this, and to see if there is anyone out there listening! I'll keep you guys posted=)
Also posted on Wedding Chicks in Sweet Deals...go see!
San Diego Wedding Photographer, USD Ceremony- Coronado Community Center
Ann+David, Mission Valley Wedding.
This couple got married at the St. Therese Roman Catholic Church and had their reception at the Mission Valley Marriott. With a belly dancer, peacock feathers, and colors everywhere, this event was so fun to document. Thanks for choosing us Ann and David=)
I LOVED Ann's maid of honor. She reminds me so much of my best friend it's odd.
Today's Andaz Wedding
Natalie and Josh's wedding is Downtown at The Andaz...I am so excited! Plus, look at the couple I get to photograph-how cute are they?!
I am super excited to share photos from today, so stay tuned! I am a bit behind on blogging, so I have a lot more to show as well=)
Congrats Nat&Josh!!
Celina+TJ, Coronado Wedding.
This lovely wedding was at St. Paul’s United, and the Coronado Community Center. They planned it from Florida with the help of the amazing One and Only Events. It was such a fun day, thanks for choosing us to document it Celina and TJ!
Celina didn’t stop having fun for one second.
Seeing each other before the wedding=best choice ever! I loved TJ’s reaction…he made her strut for him right after this=)
No bride, groom, or tourist was harmed in the making of this image, promise!
Congrats to the sweet couple…now go make some babies already!
Nicole and Jonathan: Paradise Point Wedding
Nicole and Jonathan are such a sweet match. I was really looking forward to this wedding, because photos are extremely important to Nicole and that makes me HAPPY! She also checks our blog regularly, AND quoted my favorite movie of all time during group shots...she is the best! Their wedding was at Paradise Point, and was coordinated by the lovely Francine Ribeau.
Rugby!!!
If you want a big dance party at your wedding, hire DJ Average Joe of JMC Events. He uses turn tables and records, and is the opposite of an annoying game show host. Future brides...a bad DJ can obliterate dancing mojo, so hire someone experienced!=)
A Colorful San Diego Wedding.
We met Jessica and Bruce when we shot Angie and Jimmy's wedding last year, and we are SO glad they picked us to document their wedding. They got married on top of Presidio Park, and had their awesome party- I mean reception, at the Taproom in Pacific Beach.The bright flowers and sexy succulents were by Katherine Brozowski...she is amazing. Enjoy!
Jessica's niece...sleepy baby=)
Clarissa and Joe, Pacific Beach Wedding.
Clarissa and Joe wrote their own Dr. Seuss themed vows, had their engagment photos all over the reception, and are total Disney lovers. Needless to say, they are awesome.
I hope you guys had a fun honeymoon! =)