THE JOURNAL

As a wedding photography & videography team based in San Diego and Orange County, one of the most common questions we get from couples is whether we prioritize posed or candid shots on their wedding day. With so much emphasis on either perfectly staged portraits or spontaneous, real moments, it’s easy to think that one […]

Their Meet-Cute: Jiaqi and Eric’s love story began during their college years. Jiaqi was at Yale, where she was studying alongside Eric’s sister, Jen, while he was two hours away at West Point. Their paths first crossed when Eric was visiting, and those initial meetings quickly blossomed into something much more than casual encounters. It […]

Arriving this winter, Jenny and Kevin are expecting their first baby – a little girl! Maternity sessions are so sweet as they document such an intimate and exciting time waiting for their family to grow, but it is always extra special when it’s their first one! Their Love Story: Jenny and Kevin met in college […]

Nestled in the heart of La Jolla, La Valencia Hotel’s iconic Spanish-style architecture stands tall, looking over the cove. The bustle of the quaint city that attracts tourists worldwide can be heard as you walk by while seagulls call overhead. Passing through the white gates that surround the uniquely pink building, you could feel the […]

Their Meet-Cute: Walking down our high school halls, the sounds of locker doors clasping, class bells ringing, and buzzing conversation filling our ears, most of us hope our teenage crushes will be our forever partner, but few have the privilege of finding their lifelong love so young. But if you’re lucky, you get to grow […]

Walking down the lively streets of Coronado at golden hour, we met up with Carisse and Mike, along with their adorable pup, Frankie for their engagement session. Taking time to include their four-legged friend, we documented this memorable time in their lives as they await their big day next summer. We started in the suburbs, […]

Tucked in the mountains of Ramona, California, Jasmine and Nate were getting ready to take their next step together at Mount Woodsen Castle. The birds were chirping and the weather was comfortably warm and sunny. Whimsical florals were being carefully placed around the venue to achieve the garden look Jasmine had been envisioning. It was […]

First comes love, then comes marriage, and now, Anna and Mike are expecting their first little one in early 2025! These two had their beautiful black tie wedding back in May, but knew that they were ready to start a family right away since their romance started back in high school (read more about that […]

Jasmine & Nate’s Love Story Back in high school gym class as their friend groups were merging, Jasmine and Nate started their high school romance. They texted for a while, eventually going on a double date for ice skating and dinner, and everything went so well. On the beach, Nate finally asked her out for […]