A Cloudy Sunset Cliffs Engagement in Ocean Beach San Diego I always say it, but I truly get to work with the best clients in the world, and Alyssa and Jared are no exception. Watching the forecast leading up to their engagement session, with all the rain going on the past couple months, I was so afraid that another one of my sessions would once again be rained out. Fortunately, I lucked out with just overcast skies and very slight drizzle, the most gracious couple ever, and their two adorable dogs. Although we had dark and gray skies, I just love how the colors and tones of the photos from th ..read more

A Simple & Elegant Balboa Park Elopement Natalie & Ernesto met with me on a crisp Spring morning at Balboa Park. Haven’t seen each other yet, their first look was so intimate and special, I knew right away I was going to enjoy our time together. They decided to exchange their vows at one of my favorite locations in Balboa Park, surrounded by a few close family members. Once it was official, we walked around the park and hit a couple must-use locations for portraits. Fortunately, on a weekday morning, we didn’t come into contact with too many park visitors, so it almost felt like we ha ..read more

By far my most photographed family ever, beginning with their engagement session, to wedding, to countless family portraits, and now a second maternity session – this just may be my favorite gallery of theirs to date. When Ariana told me that she wanted to do something a little different for her final maternity session, I knew it was the perfect opportunity to try a new location that I have been dying to use. As most know, I’m definitely known for natural backdrops, which I of course love, however, I had been wanting get out of my comfort zone and use a studio location for a long time. Ariana ..read more

From the very beginning of our first video meeting, I knew Laura was exactly the type of bride I wanted to work with – her personality, her vision for their wedding, and just overall kindheartedness that she radiated. Laura and Jack wanted to utilize the backdrop of L’Auberge Del Mar, their wedding venue, for their engagement photos, and I loved the idea. Seeing this space without all the wedding decor and tables and chairs made it that much more apparent why so many people are drawn to this location for luxury weddings. It was a perfect, warm evening with the most clear skies, which can be s ..read more

This Moonlight Beach engagement session is so effortlessly beautiful, featuring a couple so effortlessly in love. If you know me at all, you know I’m a sucker for a neutral, soft color palette. Lizbeth and Tim chose the most perfect colors to compliment the colors of this serene beach backdrop. I adored capturing these two and this secluded Encinitas beach during sunset. Hope you enjoy some film highlights from this Moonlight Beach engagement session! You may also like Laguna Beach Engagement Jade Maria is a hybrid wedding and portrait photographer based in San Diego, California. With a fi ..read more

Sunstone Winery Editorial When I saw that I had the opportunity to photograph at a dream venue with one of my photographer idols, I immediately knew I could not pass it up. Sunstone Winery and Villa has been on my list of venues to photograph at since I began my wedding photography journey. Tucked in the golden hills of Santa Ynez, California, the Provence-inspired villa is constructed completely from materials and artifacts recovered from villages in France. It includes architectural details such as wood beams and roof tiles reclaimed from a 19th century lavender factory, and even the origin ..read more

After a two year postponement, Tracey and Raul were finally able to celebrate their marriage at their Twin Oaks House wedding reception. I was fortunate enough to photograph their sweet church ceremony in the middle of 2020, when full day weddings were put on hold. During their long wait, they welcomed their first child, which made this day even more special since he was there to celebrate with them and even be a part of their bride and groom portraits! Loving these film highlights from this Twin Oaks House wedding reception ..read more

At the beginning of my wedding photography journey, I had always dreamed of photographing at the beautiful L’Auberge Del Mar hotel, so I can’t tell you how excited I am to share this wedding day. Ashtyn and Jeff are the epitome of true love, and are a truly stunning couple. Sticking with a very elegant and timeless color palette of black and white, this luxury wedding came together so perfectly on the most spectacular day on the San Diego coast. From beginning to end, everything from this wedding day looked like it was snapped from a magazine. I definitely had a difficult time narrowing down ..read more

This Moonlight Beach engagement session is so effortlessly beautiful, featuring a couple so effortlessly in love. If you know me at all, you know I’m a sucker for a neutral, soft color palette. Lizbeth and Tim chose the most perfect colors to compliment the colors of this serene beach backdrop. I adored capturing these two and this secluded Encinitas beach during sunset. Hope you enjoy some film highlights from this Moonlight Beach engagement session! You may also like Laguna Beach Engagement Jade Maria is a hybrid wedding and portrait photographer based in San Diego, California. With a fi ..read more

After a two year postponement, Tracey and Raul were finally able to celebrate their marriage at their Twin Oaks House wedding reception. I was fortunate enough to photograph their sweet church ceremony in the middle of 2020, when full day weddings were put on hold. During their long wait, they welcomed their first child, which made this day even more special since he was there to celebrate with them and even be a part of their bride and groom portraits! Loving these film highlights from this Twin Oaks House wedding reception ..read more