THE JOURNAL

Some love stories begin with a grand romantic gesture. Others begin with something much simpler—a swipe on a dating app that quietly changes everything. For Emily and Todd, it all started on Hinge while they were both living in Denver. At first glance, they may not have seemed like two people whose paths were destined […]

Our main goal with every couple we work with is simple: to take as much stress off their plate as possible so they can actually be present on their wedding day. After years in the wedding industry and planning our own wedding, we’ve seen firsthand that not all vendors operate the same way. Even small […]

It’s been over a decade since we started capturing weddings, and in that time, we’ve noticed similar questions popping up during consultations, and for good reason! Before we sit down to see if we’re the right fit, we wanted to answer the most common questions couples ask when they’re researching questions to ask their wedding […]

Some wedding days feel effortlessly timeless from beginning to end, and Sofia and Parker’s celebration at La Valencia Hotel was exactly that. Set against the stunning backdrop of La Jolla’s coastline, every part of their day unfolded at the iconic pink hotel, blending classic elegance, meaningful Jewish traditions, and joyful moments with the people they […]

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 […]

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 […]

Jiaqi and Eric’s La Jolla wedding day was nothing short of stunning — a celebration filled with intention, joy, and the people who mean the most to them. Getting Ready at The Little Hotel by The Grand Colonial The morning began at The Little Hotel by The Grand Colonial, where both Jiaqi and Eric enjoyed […]

Some love stories unfold with perfect timing, and Gilbert and Jenn’s journey is a beautiful reminder that love can thrive no matter the distance. Overlooking the gorgeous Carlsbad Beach, they took their relationship to the next step: engagement! Falling in Love at Medical School These two first met eight years ago in medical school. What […]

From a chance meeting to a beautiful proposal surrounded by family and friends, Rachel and Alex have a love so strong that it’s easy to tell they were meant to find one another. Celebrating their season of engagement, we chose Balboa Park for their photography session, the lush flowers and golden light dancing behind them […]