San Diego Superbloom Lilacs & Engagement Photos
If you were around Southern California in the first few months of 2024 you know we had A LOT of rain at that time. With all that down fall came the insanely gorgeous flowers the months following the rain. The mustard yellow wild flower field was a very popular spot down in Chula Vista and also a little spot in San Marcos, California in North County San Diego has a huge bloom of the purple lilacs.
At Home Newborn Lifestyle Photoshoot
For the longest time whenever someone mentioned newborn photos I always pictured the photos of the tiny newborns wrapped in decorative wraps and put into toy sized cribs or set on bookshelves. While those are absolutely adorable, I had no interest in diving into that side of photography only because with babies that tiny and me with no experience in wrapping them, it scared me.
Coronado Beach Maternity Photoshoot
Do you remember the beach/football scene in Top Gun Maverick? That scene was actually filmed on Breakers Beach on Coronado. Coronado is a small beach town right across the San Diego Bay from downtown San Diego and is also a home to a US Naval base. I love to take my clients there for photoshoots. The Del Hotel is a popular spot on the beach that is also covered with beautiful sand dunes. Breakers Beach, I believe, is only accessible to military and their families. But just south is Coronado beach and it is just as beautiful.
Bookstore Couples Photoshoot in South Park, San Diego
Once a year I like to do a photoshoot giveaway on my Instagram. It’s typically a 30-60 minute free photoshoot to a couple or small family. I like to do the giveaway around Christmas and to have the shoot at the beginning of the following year during the slow season. Jess and her husband Christopher were the winners of one of my giveaways and Jess had suggested a location I had yet to explore.
Morning Beach Sessions, Dead Car Batteries and McGriddles
So with the short notice of booking Natalie I felt the need to get her photos shot and edited as soon as possible while still maintaining my level of expectation for how I like my edits to look. Natalie and I agreed on a location in North County San Diego on the beach, between Encinitas and Carlsbad state beaches.
Beach Proposal La Jolla, California
One thing about me, you won’t catch me turning down photographing a proposal. Taylor reached out to me back in July 2024 asking if I could photograph his proposal to his girlfriend Josi while they were traveling to San Diego from Canada. Him and I spoke on the phone and I suggested a few beautiful beach spots for him to choose from and we ended up going with a beach in La Jolla, California. La Jolla beaches are nothing short of perfect, the beaches are always clean, never overcrowded, stunning rocks, white sand, etc.
Sail Boat Proposal on San Diego Bay
After she finished the letter, Sam dropped to one knee and presented her with an oval cut ring, proposing to Char. She screamed yes and they embraced and had a moment for themselves. Char then realized Sam had hired me to document their adventure that afternoon and after they settled from the proposal we began our shoot
Crystal Cove State Park Wedding
When it comes to getting married in Southern California you cannot go wrong with Crystal Cove in Newport. Crystal Cove is a state park located along the coast in Orange County.
Bel Vino Winery
Jordan and Collin chose Bel Vino to get married and what a stunning location it is! The ceremony, getting ready, bride and groom suites, cocktail hour area are all held within a space you can walk across within a few minutes. In the center of the main wedding space is an adorable house that has two separate suites for each wedding party to hangout and get ready. On each side of the house is a reception space and a ceremony space. And beyond those spots is another building for the winery, parking for guests, and the rolling hills with the grape vines and views of wine country.
Balboa Park Photoshoot
Balboa Park is located in the heart of San Diego. It is a historical location that is a hub for museums, theaters, restaurants, and the San Diego Zoo. It is also a great spot for engagement photoshoots and weddings. I have been there countless times for various photoshoots and a couple weddings. It really is a fantastic spot that has a variety of backgrounds and options for portraits.