On a sunny April afternoon, Mike and Anna arrived at Carlsbad Cliffs for their sunset couple session (but little did Anna know, this was actually her engagement proposal). The sun was slowly setting over the ocean, creating a cotton candy sky around them while the water below crashed onto the sandy shore. It was a […]

Congratulations!! You’re with the man of your dreams and you’ve decided on where you’ll say, “I do!”: San Diego, California! It’s a pretty great spot if you ask us. After all, we not only got married here ourselves, but now live here together. It’s truly beautiful! Whether you’ve lived here your whole life or are […]

After planning a wedding myself and photographing weddings since I graduated high school, one thing is for sure: weddings usually don’t go exactly as planned. But as time has passed and I’ve gotten more and more familiar with the groove of weddings, I’ve noticed things that make a HUGE difference in keeping timelines on track. […]

You’ve planned every detail of your wedding except choosing one thing: your father daughter dance song. It seems like a daunting task. After all, how can you choose just one song that describes all the wonderful things about your relationship with your dad? On top of that, you want to choose something unique. Something that […]

It’s finally happening! You’re planning out the most perfect day to marry your best friend, but before you say, “I do!”, there are a few events to think about. While traditionally, bridal showers are planned and hosted by family members and/or friends, many brides today love being a part of the planning process. Most showers […]

It’s official! He put a ring on your finger, you’ve called all your friends and family, but now you’re getting a whole lot of questions from loved ones. When is the big day? What venue are you choosing? Did you pick your bridesmaids? It starts almost immediately, and that can be overwhelming for anyone! Rest […]

You did it! After months of planning, you finally said, “I do!!” to the love of your life and are soaking up all the newly wed bliss, including being called Mr. & Mrs. Your marriage is official, but there’s one last step you’d like to do: Change Your Last Name! (If you’d like to simplify […]

After a beautiful Christmas weekend, we got up super early to catch sunrise at Balboa Park – and wow was it worth it! Natalie & Dennis met us at the steps of Spreckles Organ Pavilion and we slowly warmed up as the sun rose over the empty park. Cold as it may have been, these […]

Their Relationship Story While living in Orange County, Tess decided to get on a dating app and quickly found herself with a match: Mike. They decided to meet at a taco shop in Huntington Beach, and it went so well that they decided to continue the night and grab drink at the bar next door. […]

The warm summer breeze in the air, Hayes and I made our way to the Luxurious Mountain Estate in Mammoth Lakes, California to start capturing the guys and girls getting ready. The roads were clear and the overview was absolutely stunning – an absolutely perfect day! After taking the detail photos, we started grabbing all […]