Rob + Lindsey | San Diego Engagement Photography

October 4th, 2017:

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Rob + Lindsey are recent transplants to Southern California that didn’t mess around when choosing where to live, moving right down by the Pacific ocean in San Diego; making sure they live that oceanside life. They are both adamant travelers as well, so we spent the engagement session brainstorming travel ideas, discussing an epic spot for their honeymoon (Croatia, Italy, Myanmar), and telling each other stories of some of those “iffy” travel moments.

Rob + Lindsey, thanks for the great afternoon!

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Brooke + George | Bahia Wedding Photography

August 12th, 2016:

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Two weeks ago, on one of those cooler Southern California summer days, Jon and I made the trek down to San Diego to capture the wedding of Brooke and George at the Bahia Resort. Surrounded by family, friends, palm trees and the ocean these two said their vows, and I was thrilled to be part of the celebration.

Congrats again to you both, and when you get to take that honeymoon in a couple months, be sure to enjoy it!

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Jill + Drake | Twin Oaks House Wedding

September 23rd, 2015:

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I still have more posts coming from my summer in Europe, but as a quick interlude, I wanted to share Jill + Drake’s San Diego wedding. This was the first thing Cara and I shot a few days after I returned from London and it was absolutely spectacular to celebrate with these two and their families – 5 weeks of being away from weddings, and they were the perfect couple to start my busy fall season off with!

Congratulations again to you both!

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Garrett + Shannon | San Diego Backyard Wedding

Friday February 13th, 2015:

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Last weekend Kenny and I headed over to Shannon + Garrett’s house to celebrate their wedding with them in their backyard. Being two of the coolest people you’ll ever meet, they kept the afternoon super chill, even going as far as helping each other get dressed for the day and enjoying their reception in a bouncy house! You really can’t hate on that.

All in all, it was a perfect day and I am thrilled to have clients who are so relaxed and in love. Congrats you two!

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Tara + Ryan | San Diego Vacation Photography

April 29th, 2013:

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Jeff + Sarah – San Diego Engagement Photography

February 28th, 2013:

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On a particularly clear & beautiful day last week, Rob and I took the long drive south to San Diego for Jeff & Sarah’s engagement shoot. We had hit it off really well during our initial meeting a few weeks ago, so we were certainly looking forward to seeing them again. We were not disappointed: the hours flew by as we walked around Balboa Park, dodging the crowds and photographing Jeff & Sarah, while our conversations ranged from bacon to conical flasks and T-Rex arms. Good times.

Thanks for a fun, laidback shoot guys!

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Rancho Bernardo Inn – Josh and Meghan

August 23rd, 2012:

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Blog post by Felicia: (Because Rob is editing pictures like a crazy person)

Last month, before it was searingly scorching in Southern California, Rob and I headed to San Diego County for Josh & Meghan’s wedding at the lovely Rancho Bernardo Inn. We showed up to find Meghan blissfully relaxed, a bride who genuinely and completely enjoyed her wedding day without a hint of stress.

It feels crazy to think about how swiftly this year has flown us by: it seemed like not too long ago, we were freezing our butts off during Josh & Meghan’s engagement session at the USS Midway, and now, here we are, celebrating their much-anticipated wedding day.

Not only were Josh & Meghan super awesome, their wedding party made for great company, the venue was beautiful, the details were gorgeous, and we also had the privilege of working together with some of the most cooperative & capable vendors.
*Special shoutout to Holly Nelson of Rancho Bernardo Inn, for being an absolute sweetheart, even bringing water to Rob and I as we worked!

It was a beautiful wedding for beautiful people, in a beautiful setting. If there ever was a perfect wedding day, I think Josh & Meghan have nailed it. Congrats, you two!

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I absolutely adore Meghan’s shoes (which I photographed here on a characterful old wagon wheel). They would have been perfect for our own red and black themed wedding!

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You know your wedding is awesome when you have In & Out Burgers catered as a late night snack! Booze & Burgers for the win!

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Meghan + Josh : San Diego Engagement Session

January 24th, 2012:

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Not too long ago, I was just explaining to someone why the movie industry moved to Hollywood: because, unlike New York, Southern California has awesome weather where you could make movies all year round (sunlight = film exposure). The same wonderful climate here also means that Felicia and I rarely have to worry about rescheduling shoots due to the weather. Well, it happened that it was raining when we first met Meghan & Josh for their consultation, and it rained all the way as we drove to San Diego for their engagement session too.

Thankfully we left Burbank real early in case of traffic, and by the time Felicia and I finished our delicious pork cheek ramen, the angry skies had cleared up, and Meghan & Josh soon arrived chirpy & excited for their shoot. Kudos to Meghan for being such a trooper because it was really chilly out. So chilly that Felicia was very sad she did not bring her expedition grade North Face parka along for the shoot. Don’t judge her: she moved from the tropics.

We started at Seaport Village in San Diego before walking to the USS Midway and took our turn among the unceasing line of tourists at the well-known statue of a sailor kissing a nurse (apparently its proper name is “Unconditional Surrender”, and the nurse depicted attended its unveiling). Very apt for these two, seeing as Josh was leaving for another military assignment just a couple of days after this shoot.

Thanks guys for being so awesome to work with. Looking forward to your wedding in July!

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Angela + Jeff | San Diego and Swords

August 25th 2011:

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A couple of months ago when Felicia and I flew out to Washington DC for a wedding, we also shot Angela & Jeff’s engagement session against the epic backdrop of the Lincoln Memorial. Jeff and Angela moved out to DC due to Jeff’s work with the US Coast Guard, but they recently wed in San Diego, back here in California, on a beautiful summer’s day.

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California, San Diego, Point, Loma, Navy, Coast, Guard, Military, Wedding, Photography, Photographer, alternative, base Angela, who works in the wedding industry, designed her own bouquet of textured, cascading crimson blooms. (Felicia’s description, not mine)

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California, San Diego, Point, Loma, Navy, Coast, Guard, Military, Wedding, Photography, Photographer, alternative, base White was the color of the day: Angela’s Dad is a Veteran who spent most of his adult life in the Navy.

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California, San Diego, Point, Loma, Navy, Coast, Guard, Military, Wedding, Photography, Photographer, alternative, base Angela’s niece & nephew performed Jason Mraz’s I’m Yours as part of the ceremony. Unfortunately, Jason Mraz didn’t magically show up to crash the wedding.

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California, San Diego, Point, Loma, Navy, Coast, Guard, Military, Wedding, Photography, Photographer, alternative, base I’ve always wanted a bride & groom to slice a cake with a sword. Licking optional. Angela & Jeff just made my day.

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California, San Diego, Point, Loma, Navy, Coast, Guard, Military, Wedding, Photography, Photographer, alternative, base Congrats Angela & Jeff, have a beautiful life together!

Daniel + Scherrie | San Diego Wedding

July 11th, 2011:

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Daniel is one of my oldest and best friends, I have known him for about 20 years – he was one of my Groomsmen in Singapore and took part in our ceremony. He met Scherrie a few years ago while working in the Bay area and they instantly knew they were right for each other. When he proposed I was stealthily hidden behind some beach towels to capture the entire event. In the last couple years Felicia and Scherrie have began to develop a tight knit friendship of their own, blossoming from mocking the stupid shit Daniel and I do – where one of us either manages to get hurt or make a fool of ourselves (this is more common than you would like to know). Earlier this year we all headed out to Death Valley to spend a couple nights camping and shoot one of my favorite engagement sessions I have done to date.

For the last year or so, Daniel and Scherrie have been living in San Diego, so they decided to have their big day there. When Daniel asked if I wanted to be in the wedding party or photograph the day, I instantly said “Photograph!” (because I didn’t trust anyone else), and in the end they decided to not even have a wedding party – because what is a party without me?

Needless to say, their day was visually stunning, with locations on Coronado Island, Balboa Park and the US Grant Hotel. Felicia and I are thrilled for you both and are thankful to have friends like you two! Congrats!

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