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ROBIN & TRI | Calamigos Ranch Wedding, Malibu, CA

This was our first time shooting at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu and let me tell you…it’s a photographer’s dream! Then again we also had a dream couple who throughout the day continued to amaze us by their endless patience, kindness and downright coolness!

I mean how many brides would just laugh off a sudden “mysterious illness” by a fellow groomsman? wink wink And how many grooms can actually build a card house AND make their own wedding band? None that we know of so far. :)

We had the best time at their wedding and were super thrilled to see Jennifer, one of our past brides, again!

Robin & Tri — We would not be surprised if you guys rented a Maserati and sped down the Amalfi Coast on your honeymoon after seeing Tri’s toys in the garage. Hope you had the best time! See you guys soon!




All the gorgeous ladies!


See…I told you Tri’s cool! Who can say that they have a fridge full of beer with a calendar of fuzzy little sea lions?!?













Pretty nice looking card house and ring, right?!?!








RICHARD & COURTNEY | Encinitas Ranch Wedding

Richard & Courtney had an AMAZING wedding at a private ranch in Encinitas. When we arrived at the ranch, our jaws dropped. Th setting and all the details were simply stunning. But more importantly, Rich & Courtney were beaming and all their friends and family shared in their excitement and happiness! It was truly a spectacular day and we are so excited that we were there to witness it all. :)

Rich & Courtney — you guys, not to mention your kids, were an absolute joy to work with. can’t wait to show you the rest of your photos! toooooo many to choose from!




























RYAN & LYN | Solana Beach Engagement Session

I remember walking towards the train station and spotting a couple dressed in complimentary outfits and thinking…please let that be our couple, please let that be our couple!  The reason is from a distance I immediately fell in love with Lynn’s back baring dress! :)  I love cute dresses…and shoes…and accessories…and dogs…Lyn & Ryan wore/brought all these things so we knew the session was already off to a good start! :)  We shot their session in Solana Beach since we able to get a little bit of urban & a little bit of beach. We’re not even sure about what was said but all we know is by the end of the session our faces hurt from smiling too much! :) And we can’t end this post without mentioning Rooney who just might be our most photogenic dog to date!

solana beach, del mar, engagement session
solana beach, del mar, engagement session
solana beach, del mar, engagement session
solana beach, del mar, engagement session
solana beach, del mar, engagement session
solana beach, del mar, engagement session

solana beach, del mar, engagement session
solana beach, del mar, engagement session
solana beach, del mar, engagement session

MATT & COURTNEY | Beach Engagement Session

I love how Courtney’s mom mentioned that she had met Courtney’s future husband when she met Matt. She set up an introduction and the rest is history! See, folks, moms are ALWAYS right! :)

These two have such contagious smiles and unmatched chemistry which made their session ever so sweet! We can’t wait to shoot Courtney & Matt’s wedding later this year and we’re looking forward to seeing Nicole, John & Cade again!



la jolla, del mar, coronado, solana beach

la jolla, del mar, coronado, solana beach



la jolla, del mar, coronado, solana beach

RYAN & EILEEN | San Diego Engagement Session

One of the greatest things about our job is getting to know our client’s friends & family. Eileen is Brad’s little sister whose session we shot earlier this year with his gorgeous AND funny soon to be wifey, Christine. Brad & Christine are friends with Ben & Vannessa as well as Cheryl and Benny. We love all these couples…now add Eileen & Ryan to this list. These two had us cracking up the entire time! Not only are they insanely good-looking but they both have hearts of gold. Can’t wait for their wedding next year and who knows, maybe Reggie will make a guest appearance on their big day! haha :P

ROBIN & TRI | La Jolla Engagement Session

Being from San Diego we often don’t take advantage of our gorgeous weather and miles of beaches. In fact, the only time we really even hit the beach is for engagement sessions! After Robin & Tri’s beach session I vowed to visit the beaches more on our free time. It really is beautiful in La Jolla and we are always amazed by the endless photo opps that arise when we are here. Of course, having a gorgeous couple who braved cold waters & rocky cliff sides definitely made things easy & enjoyable! :)

Robin & Tri - you hereby get our trophy for Best Hollywood Laugh! :) looking forward to your wedding later this year!

la jolla beach engagement session
la jolla beach engagement session
la jolla beach engagement session
la jolla beach engagement session
la jolla beach engagement session
la jolla beach engagement session
la jolla beach engagement session
la jolla beach engagement session
la jolla beach engagement session

BRAD & QUINN | US Grant Wedding

Brad & Quinn were the lucky winners of the US Grant Wedding giveaway earlier this year. You can read their incredible story here. So well deserved as these two are the coolest, most down-to-earth people you’ll ever come across. Both are active U.S. military and we ever grateful for their service!

Venue: US Grant Hotel
Coordinator: Ever After Events
DJ: Tim Altbaum Productions, Effren
Hair & Make up : Swanky Stewart Hair Design
Florals: Annette Gomez
Linens: Concepts Event Designs
Cake: Cake
Ice Cream bar: Sensational Treats

us grant wedding, us grant wedding giveaway
us grant wedding, us grant wedding giveaway
us grant wedding, us grant wedding giveaway
This dog trick cracked me up!
us grant wedding, us grant wedding giveaway
us grant wedding, us grant wedding giveaway
us grant wedding, us grant wedding giveaway
us grant wedding, us grant wedding giveaway
us grant wedding, us grant wedding giveaway
us grant wedding, us grant wedding giveaway
us grant wedding, us grant wedding giveaway
us grant wedding, us grant wedding giveaway
us grant wedding, us grant wedding giveaway
us grant wedding, us grant wedding giveaway
us grant wedding, us grant wedding giveaway
us grant wedding, us grant wedding giveaway
us grant wedding, us grant wedding giveaway
us grant wedding, us grant wedding giveaway
us grant wedding, us grant wedding giveaway
Ice cream at a wedding! :) I hope this idea catches on!
us grant wedding, us grant wedding giveaway
us grant wedding, us grant wedding giveaway
us grant wedding, us grant wedding giveaway
us grant wedding, us grant wedding giveaway
us grant wedding, us grant wedding giveaway

BRAD & CHRISTINE | San Diego Engagement Session

2 mini hotdogs. Check.
Red lips. Check.
“The Ace” hair-do. Check.
Smoking hot couple. Check. Check.

What a super fun engagement shoot this was! I can’t wait to see what’s in store for their vintage modern wedding coming up this year!
vintage session, bettie page, old town san diego







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DAVIN & KATIE | Downtown San Diego Engagement Session

Davin owns The Corner Bar in downtown San Diego which by the way has the most AMAZING ahi tuna burgers anywhere! Naturally, we asked if we could start their session there since this is also where all the magic happened between them. :) We had an incredible time strolling the streets of downtown with these two and can’t wait for their Skybox wedding later this year!

petco park, san diego photography
petco park, san diego photography
petco park, san diego photography
Just a simple view of downtown, the bay & Petco Park from their rooftop. We were blown away!
petco park, san diego photography
just in case you’re not convinced that Katie is a hottie….
petco park, san diego photography
petco park, san diego photography
petco park, san diego photography
petco park, san diego photography
petco park, san diego photography

ED & LEE | Estancia Wedding, La Jolla

It’s been some time since we’ve photographed at the Estancia. It’s more beautiful than ever and we are blessed to have been there with two of the most genuine and loving individuals not to mention the coolest bunch of friends & family in the universe.

Venue: Estancia Hotel & Spa
Ceremony: St. Therese of Carmel
Coordinator: Pink Papaya
Band: The Heroes
Florals: Wholesale Flowers
estancia wedding, trailbrook photography
estancia wedding, trailbrook photography
estancia wedding, trailbrook photography

estancia wedding, trailbrook photography
estancia wedding, trailbrook photography







estancia wedding, trailbrook photography
estancia wedding, trailbrook photography

estancia wedding, trailbrook photography
estancia wedding, trailbrook photography


Ed’s grandpa sang a couple of songs during the reception and I had to do a double take since he sounded exactly like Frank Sinatra :)