THE JOURNAL

Most of the family photography sessions I capture are with toddlers and young kiddos, and it makes sense! As children get older, activities fill the calendar, and fitting in time to capture everyone becomes more and more difficult. This past fall, the LaDues made it a priority to grab a snapshot of this time in […]

A Romantic, Luxe Wedding Venue with Panoramic Views Perched above the rolling hills of San Marcos, California, Hillside Estate is a breathtaking wedding venue that blends sweeping views, thoughtful design, and a truly seamless guest experience. We had the opportunity to attend their open house and capture an editorial and completely fell in love! Every […]

There’s a certain point in business where your work has outgrown your brand. Where your experience, your talent, and the level you’re operating at no longer match what your website or visuals are communicating. That’s exactly where Lisa was when she reached out. A San Diego-based luxury film and digital photographer, Lisa has been photographing […]

There’s something really special about getting to photograph a brand in the very place where it all began. This branding session with The Naked Waffle took us back to Lily’s kitchen—the heart behind the business, the recipes, and the story that started it all. And honestly? You can feel it the moment you walk in. […]

Nestled in the rolling hills of Pala, California, Villa Vienna is one of Southern California’s most exciting new wedding venues, offering a romantic, European-inspired setting just outside of San Diego. After celebrating their own wedding in 2024, owners Sarah and Blake were presented with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity alongside Sarah’s parents: to create the wedding venue […]

Meet-Cute Nearly five years ago, Berkeley and Austin matched on a dating app while both were living in Washington, D.C.. Like many couples who met during that time, their first date had a bit of an unexpected twist. The bar they met at closed at 10pm due to COVID restrictions. But neither of them was […]

Documenting four years of marriage, Alexa and Stephen spent a golden evening together at Coronado Beach — joined, of course, by their golden retriever, Coco. These two also happen to be dear friends of ours. They were married at Forgotten Barrel Winery in 2021, and we were honored to capture their engagement photos at Balboa […]

A full-circle moment. As Kevin and Jenny walked up with their stroller, I caught a glimpse of a tiny face peeking out. It had been a year since I photographed their maternity session at Scripps Pier, and now I was finally meeting their daughter, Ella. One of the most beautiful parts of this job is […]

Karissa and Kevin’s wedding day at Rancho Guejito Vineyard in Escondido was the perfect blend of heartfelt, emotional, and wildly fun. Set against acres of orchards, rolling hills, and some of the dreamiest golden light San Diego has to offer, their day felt like something out of a romance film: warm, intentional, and overflowing with […]