THE JOURNAL

One thing that surprises couples when they inquire with us is hearing that Hayes and I still second shoot weddings for other photographers. After nearly ten years in the wedding industry, many people assume we’d stop doing that altogether. But the truth is: we intentionally continue. While we only take on 15–20 of our own […]

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 […]

There’s something timeless about a Balboa Park engagement — the lush gardens, historic architecture, and soft golden light make it one of the most romantic places in San Diego for couples to celebrate their love. For Sofia and Parker, these photos are a joyful reflection of their story — one that began with an unexpected […]

If you’ve ever wondered what the wedding of the century is, you may need to look at Alex and Shane’s wedding day at Provence Mills Event Center! Trust us, this wedding was not only gorgeous, but SO much fun! From the confetti canons, the elaborate decor, their huge bridal party filled with family and friends, […]

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 […]

On the hot summer day of June 12th, you could feel the bustling excitement walking into Silver Lake Country Club to finally celebrate Kelly & Doug’s wedding after they rescheduled in 2020 due to the pandemic. The sun was shining bright, birds chirping over the golf course, and Kelly was getting ready with her ladies […]

The cool morning breeze in the air, we walked into the getting ready room to see our bride, sweet Jessie, getting her makeup on in a white satin robe. Wearing the biggest smile, we gave her the biggest hugs, then looked around the room to spot the bridesmaids, also in matching robes, their hair done […]

As the doors opened in the back of the church, John looked down the aisle to see his bride, Brienne, making her way towards him. It was a moment they’d both been waiting for for almost three years, and finally, after three rescheduled dates, it was their wedding day. Huge smile on her face, Brie […]

It’s official — you’re engaged, and your wedding playlist is starting to take shape. But when it came time for our first dance song, we were stumped. We Googled, we Spotify’d, and we searched through blog after blog… only to find the same handful of songs we’d heard at every wedding we’ve ever been to. […]