San Diego Superbloom Lilacs & Engagement Photos
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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.

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At Home Newborn Lifestyle Photoshoot
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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.

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Coronado Beach Maternity Photoshoot
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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.

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Balboa Park Photoshoot
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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.

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