Any time we work at Cuvier Park, we expect the atmosphere to be perfect. This was no exception. Our couple couldn’t take their eyes off eachother! It was incredibly endearing to capture them looking intently into each other’s eyes.
Coronado has always had it’s charm, and the beach in front of the Hotel Del has always been a romantic spot. Our couple took advantage of this and ended up saying their ‘I do’s’ on the beach at sunset. Just to top off their feelings of elation, we took some amazing photos of the pair [...]
I often feel guilty for calling a wedding my favorite, but this is by far one of the most fun groups I’ve worked with. This awesome bride wasn’t going to let any snafus ruin her big day. By keeping the energy high and constantly making light of situations the day just flew by and delight [...]
Sometimes a wedding has outrageous loud colors, but this wedding was a pleasant surprise with their serene color palette. This couple married over looking the ocean at UCSD’s Martin Johnson House. Betweeen her soft white calla lillies, and the guys’ light grey suits, the whole affair had an air of swank and demure.
Being right on Mission Bay can evoke many feeling of happiness and being content, which is exactly what our bride and groom enjoyed about the location. After their bay front ceremony, it was closely followed by a stroll around the property for some photos of the couple as a newly married couple. The two were [...]
Photographing a wedding with close acquaintances in it is always a fun treat. This amazing couple wed at Tom Ham’s Lighthouse with a view of the entire San Diego Bay as their background. After their ceremony we headed over to Shelter Island for some more personal and romantic photos of the couple. Once the two [...]
Pre-wedding, our lovely bride was pampered and put the finishing touches on her perfectly placed hair. Then the big moment came in quite an awe inspiring church. The light danced beautifully on the couple. After the ceremony we took the wedding party to La Jolla for some fun shots. Later on at the reception the pair and [...]
This handsome couple married on the beach of Coronado. The happiness and affections was easily read on their faces during their sunset ceremony. A stroll along the sandy shores following the tying of the knot made for some incredible sunset shots.
This blushing bride and her hubby-to-be chose to take a few pictures along La Jolla’s cliffs before heading to her wedding. Having chosen a unique location for their nuptials, the pair married at the Karl Strauss microbrewery with all their friends and family in attendance. Once the “I do’s” were uttered the festivities began and [...]
Instead of getting married on the sands of the beach, this pair chose the rocks right next to the crashing waves in La Jolla. Once their marriage was made official, the two enjoyed a sunset and a walk along the beach for some romantic photos.
In true San Diego fashion, this lovely couple chose to get married on the cliffs just above the crashing waves of beautiful La Jolla. With their guests seated and anxious, the two pledged their love for each other with the cool breeze on their smiling faces. After the ceremony, we took the couple along the [...]
Leave it to this couple to have a wedding that is full of swank, spunk and surprise. Before their big moment, the girls put the last minute touches on their do’s and the guys took a big swig to take the edge off. These two said, “I do,” in USD’s incredible Immaculata church. With stained [...]
It may have been the middle of December, but this bride and groom’s love bloomed like May’s flowers. Before the two tied the big knot, they chose to take their wedding party to Balboa Park for their formal photos and photos of the lovely couple. Posing gracefully was no chore for this sharp looking group. [...]
Often times wedding are just about the couple. This wedding at Los Willows, however, was centered around uniting two happy families. The bride was ushered in on a ferry across the lake for the ceremony and was greeted by her entire family and friends. During the ceremony each child got to participate in the official [...]
This couple not only had a love for art but a great passion for each other. Their wedding was held at the La Jolla Wedding Bowl, also known as Cuvier Park, which just so happens to be across the street from the Museum of Contemporary Art La Jolla. Having only their dearest friends and family [...]
February 21, 2011 – 7:31 am
The Saint Catherine Laboure church is really a beautiful place for a San Diego wedding. AND, it can accommodate about 500 of your crossest friends, it’s huge! After the wedding ceremony and family photos we went over the the Japanese Friendship Bell on Shelter Island for the bridal party photos and also for the romantic [...]
February 21, 2011 – 6:12 am
Elegance, beauty, sophistication, and amazing food, obviously I’m talking about having a San Diego Wedding at the US Grant in the gaslamp district. The bride got ready in one of the US Grant day rooms and then we got her into her dress in the presidential suite. They used the crystal room at the US [...]
February 21, 2011 – 4:42 am
Not everyone will have access to a day spa to get ready at, but this bride not only had one but also married the guy that manages many of them. The bridal party was able to pop in whenever they wanted to refresh the makeup or to hang out throughout the day. Needless to say [...]
February 21, 2011 – 1:17 am
This San Diego wedding was done on Harbor Island at the Harbor Island Hilton. The wedding ceremony was done in the park across the road with all of downtown San Diego in the background, and luckily we had the shade of the large trees to keep things cool. We moved down the road to the [...]
February 20, 2011 – 11:30 pm
This San Diego wedding had us going the full length of Shelter Island. We did photos of the guys at the Bali Hai, and a really nice boat owner allowed us to use his yacht. For the girls, we did the brides maid photos at the Pearl of the Pacific area. The wedding ceremony was [...]
February 20, 2011 – 7:07 am
The Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park is a very special place for weddings. Where else will you be able to exchange your wedding vows while overlooking a koi pond. This couple had me do their wedding formal portraits at the Japanese Friendship Garden and around Balboa Park a couple of days prior to their [...]
February 20, 2011 – 6:09 am
This was a small wedding done at the Martin Johnson House at UCSD Scripps Institute of Oceanography (SIO). Instead of the main lawn area by the historic Martin Johnson House, this couple wanted to get married in the lawn area close to the library, by the Buddha statue. Rev Christopher Tuttle was the officiant for [...]
February 20, 2011 – 1:08 am
The Kona Kai Resort in San Diego is a wonderful place for a wedding and reception. This bride got ready at the Kona Kai, then we all went over to La Jolla to the Wedding Bowl (Cuvier Park) for their wedding ceremony. The Minister was Rev. Christopher Tuttle. After the beach wedding we did their [...]
February 19, 2011 – 11:24 pm
This was a fun San Diego Wedding for me to photograph. The groom had a great attitude, especially when he wrote “Help Me” on the bottom of his shoes. After we were done with the ceremony and family photos at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, we headed over to Balboa Park for the bridal party [...]
Riverwalk Golf Course is conveniently located in Mission Valley and a great spot to have your San Diego wedding. The outdoor ceremony site overlooks the golf course, and they will give you a golf cart for the wedding photos on the course. At the Rivewalk golf course we typically go to the water hazard features [...]
The Omni Hotel in Downtown San Diego is a wonderful place to have your sophisticated wedding in an urban setting right in the middle of the Gaslamp quarter and next to Petco Park. This couple decided to have their wedding on the Palm Terrace at the Omni and then while we did their wedding photography [...]
Hidden inside of Balbo Park in San Diego is the Japanese Friendship Garden. Having a wedding at the garden is a unique experience of simplicity and serenity. As a San Diego wedding photographer I really enjoy shooting weddings at the Japanese Friendship Gardens and then going around Balboa Park for more photography locations. This couple [...]
This was a fabulous wedding involving two wonderful people who happen to be doctors. The wedding ceremony was held at Balboa Park in San Diego, close to the old naval hospital building. It was a beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony and the formal wedding photography was fun to do will all of the great locations in [...]
If your looking to have your San Diego wedding in an iconic location, then definitely take a look at the El Cortez Hotel in Downtown San Diego. The couple chose to do pre wedding photography at Heritage Park in Old Town San Diego. There’s lots of available parking and plenty of beautiful backgrounds to choose [...]
October 1, 2009 – 12:45 am
If you’re trying to figure out this location, I can help. It’s on Sunset Cliffs blvd. and Hill, and this couple hired a company to set up the alter, columns, isle runner, and chairs. The day was covered in a marine layer which actually was great since the rest of San Diego was cooking at +90 [...]
October 1, 2009 – 12:43 am
This was a big San Diego wedding with lots of locations. The ceremony was in the oldest of all the California Missions- Mission San Diego de Alcala. It’s one of our favorite basilicas, and it’s so close to many other places. The first set of formals were taken on the beaches of La Jolla by [...]
October 1, 2009 – 12:41 am
A beautiful piece of history located on the downtown side of the 163 in Balboa Park is a mansion called the Marston House. The gardens and yard is where you can have your wedding and the photography is beautiful. Once finished at the house we then moved on to Balboa Park for more photos. You [...]
October 1, 2009 – 12:39 am
The Japanese Friendship Garden is located right in the middle of beautiful Balboa Park in San Diego, and is a wonderful location to have a wedding. The photography under the arbor is rather tight, especially for parties over 80, but the fact that it’s located in Balboa Park means that we can go anywhere in [...]
October 1, 2009 – 12:27 am
Balboa Park in San Diego is perfect for weddings and wedding photography. It also helps that I live 1 mile away and I shoot there almost once a month! There are countless places for photos and even if the park is crowded, we can still find quiet peaceful places to capture beautiful images. The reception [...]
October 1, 2009 – 12:25 am
If you’re looking to have a San Diego wedding right on the water in San Diego Bay then look no farther than the Bali Hai. It is located on Shelter Island, and if you budget for time, you can even go to the Japanese Friendship Bell for additional photos. The photography here is quite nice, [...]
October 1, 2009 – 12:23 am
Point Loma Military Submarine Base Ocean Room is a wonderful spot for your San Diego Wedding and the photography. The ceremony site on the lawn is beautiful and quiet, and the formal photography done by the gazebo and beach were gorgeous in the sunset. As a San Diego Wedding Photographer, I love when I have [...]
October 1, 2009 – 12:22 am
The ceremony for this San Diego wedding was done at St Michael’s Parish, the reception was at Riverwalk Golf Course in San Diego. The photography at the church was great and they even allowed us to use flash. The wedding photography at the Riverwalk golf course was a lot of fun. I was even able [...]
October 1, 2009 – 12:20 am
Richard Santini 619-252-2553 San Diego Mission Bay Paradise Point Wedding I love shooting San Diego weddings by the ocean and where better than to be surrounded in Mission Bay at Paradise Point. This wedding is also featured in my crazy stories page when a seagull dropped a slice of pizza right where the bride was [...]
September 30, 2009 – 11:25 pm
Marina Village is a picturesque and cost conscience location located in Mission Beach and it’s surrounded by water. This bride was brought to Marina Village for her wedding via convertible car! The wedding photography came out great and we then traveled over to Pacific Beach for some more photography as the sun was setting.
September 30, 2009 – 11:21 pm
Every year I photograph at least one wedding in the rain, even though it is San Diego and it hardly ever rains. Good thing that I have invested in the equipment that I have which is water proof and I think having a wedding couple in the rain kiss under an umbrella is very romantic [...]
September 30, 2009 – 11:16 pm
Hidden inside Balboa Park is the Japanese Friendship Gardens. Weddings in Balboa Park are always great especially since I live about two minutes away! The wedding photography at the Japanese Friendship Gardens is tight on space but filled with beauty and serenity. Following the wedding we went into Balboa Park for more wedding photography and [...]
September 30, 2009 – 11:14 pm
Now there are many locations to have your beach wedding in San Diego, but one of my favorite spots for the wedding photography is at the Catamaran. You have the variety of the garden areas, the beach at the bay, the boat docks, and even a short walk away to the open ocean.