It was the perfect day! The sun veiled in light clouds and the breeze flowing through on a warm summer day, Natalie & Dennis were getting ready at the iconic La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla, California. Walking around the grounds, you could hear giggles coming from the bridal suite and a getting ready playlist […]

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

Here you are: so close to to finish line of your wedding planning process. Your dream dress is picked out, suits are on hold, and venue is selected. But before your big day comes, there’s one last event you need to plan: The Rehearsal Dinner. Whether you’re hosting it yourself or someone special is hosting […]

On one of the cloudiest days of the year, Laura and DJ had the perfect outdoor ceremony planned – the beautiful florals, the double doors, and the woodsy backdrop. For a while, we weren’t sure if their vision would happen as the storm clouds came in and thunder start rumbling. But, as if God was […]

On a gazebo overlooking the lake, Alexis made her way down the aisle to Kyle, her soon to be husband, with tears in his eyes. She was a vision in white with the biggest smile on her face, and you could see how proud her dad was as he held her arm tight before giving […]