When we get a chance to capture not only one but multiple love stories for a family, it means the world to us– and this beautiful Torrey Pines beach engagement session is exactly that! We had photographed Chris’ cousin, Juan’s, engagement session years prior with his wife Flora, and they had recently returned for a sweet family portrait session with their young son. When Juan found out that Chris’ was planning to propose to Daphne, Juan reached out to gift them an engagement session of their own, knowing that capturing these moments would be something that Daphne and Chris would treasure forev ..read more

From the moment Cindy & Pete’s Cape Rey Carlsbad wedding day began, we knew that it would be special.  Walking into the bridal suite, we were met with laughter as Cindy sat surrounded by her bridesmaids and family.  It wasn’t long before we were hearing stories about Cindy from her bridesmaids, who were friends Cindy had collected throughout her life; hearing stories from bridesmaids who had met her during middle school, college, and at work, where she had met Pete, we listened and laughed along as the air buzzed with excitement. Meanwhile with Pete?  The emotion and happine ..read more

We had such an amazing time getting to photograph the Gubler family during their Coronado Beach family portrait session as they reunited during their family trip to San Diego.  Moments like this where we’re reminded of what a beautiful city that we are so gifted to live in are such a treat, and to get to spend that time with such an amazing family like the Gublers?  The most WONDERFUL kind. We were first introduced to the Gublers when Kalyn reached out to us to see if we could join her family when her husband, children, and grandchildren were all able to reunite.  With families ..read more

Sometimes, a proposal is not just a beautiful moment between two people in love. It becomes a poignant reminder of the importance of family, love, and cherishing every precious moment, just like Madyson & Kaleb’s beautiful Windansea Beach proposal that we had the honor of getting to capture.  We are so excited to get the chance to tell you the story behind this proposal, and alllll of the thoughtful details that Kaleb was able to include. Though both Kaleb & Madyson live in Denver, throughout the years of their relationship, San Diego has become a special place for the both of the ..read more

When we first met Ben & Arianne, we knew that walking with them through the journey to their Lodge at Torrey Pines wedding would be one that we’d treasure.  From our first call hearing about their first date, an impromptu date at a bar where Ben, in his collared shirt, met Arianne, dressed as a pirate coming from her sorority party to their proposal featuring a surprise flight to San Francisco, their story is absolutely magical.  And their beautiful Lodge at Torrey Pines wedding day?  The perfect culmination to their fairytale story. With all details perfectly planned with t ..read more

We are so excited to share the sweet story behind Austin & Cierra’s intimate Tom Ham’s Lighthouse wedding— one that truly gives us ALL of the feels and features the sweetest intimate wedding that shows the beautiful connection that they not only share with one another, but their close-knit families, this is one story you won’t want to miss out on reading.  Austin & Cierra first met when they were in high school; a time where life was more simple, little did they know that their first date to the movies would lead them to a partner that would support them throughout all of life’s c ..read more

We are SO excited to share this beautiful Hotel Del Coronado family portrait session featuring one of our amazing previous couples, Jane & Shel, and their new family.  A session that reminds us just how magical it is to take the time to step back and capture these precious memories, we know you’ll love it just as much as we do! It was 2016 when our studio owner, Erin, first met Jane & Shel when they chose her and her husband, Jeff (The Youngrens) to capture their wedding day at L’Auberge Del Mar.  A couple that Erin immediately clicked with, when Jane recently sent us a messa ..read more

We can’t get enough of this elegant Hotel Del Coronado vow renewal, or the beautiful couple behind such an amazing day.  Don and Maryam, a couple who radiate warmth and hospitality, have captured our hearts– and we know they’ll capture yours today! The first time we got to meet Don & Maryam was before the pandemic through the talented Keli of Monarch Weddings.  Though we were supposed to capture their original wedding in 2020, it was unfortunately postponed due to the pandemic and like many couples affected, they ultimately chose to celebrate their vows on their original date i ..read more

When it comes to weddings, sometimes it’s the smallest and most intimate gatherings that hold the most profound and heartfelt moments. Such was the case for Rob and Julie’s beautiful Salt Creek Beach intimate wedding, a day where they chose to commit to one another against the stunning backdrop of Salt Creek Beach and the luxurious charm of the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel. In a world where big gestures and lavish displays of love often take the center stage, Rob and Julie chose to celebrate their love in a beautifully understated way, taking the time to create a memory that they would savor wit ..read more

When we say that this beautiful Hotel Del Coronado wedding love story seems like it was taken out of the perfect rom-com, we mean it. Introduced to us by Keli of Monarch Weddings, a talented and absolutely amazing wedding planner, Dan & Jania’s story is one that just gripped at our heart strings– and getting to capture their beautiful Hotel Del Wedding and spend such a special day together just made us love them even more. Dan and Jania’s love story began in the heart of Maryland, with fate seemingly having a plan to bring the two of them together.  Despite the two of them living an h ..read more