Janessa and Rob’s little bundle of joy

… and baby makes three.  I couldn’t be happier for Janessa and Rob, who are so completely in love with their little Amelia.  It is such a pleasure and privilege to be able… Continue reading

Summer and Mitch: a love-filled day

If you know me, you know that family is super important to me – and that my own family, in so many ways, has defined who I am in everything I do, from… Continue reading

Michelle and Kevin: a little romance in downtown San Diego

Kevin is one of my boyfriend Dick’s best and oldest friends, so I’ve known him as long as I’ve known Dick: thirteen years. When you spend that much time with someone, travel with… Continue reading

Custom Engagement / Guestbook: Leather Craftsmen

I love taking engagement photos.  I love being able to take a little extra time with a couple to get them comfortable with the camera, exploring multiple settings and poses.  The result is… Continue reading

Heather and Darrel are expecting!

I’m so happy Heather and Darrel found us on Yelp and asked us to photograph this happy time in their new family!  We spent a lovely afternoon strolling through Old Poway Park and… Continue reading

Newlyweds: Briana and David

When Briana and David booked their wedding with us, the package they selected included a free engagement session. They had already sent out their save the dates using another photographer’s images, so they… Continue reading

Karina and Travis: a sliver-screen themed soiree

As if it were the setup to a great romantic comedy, Karina and Travis met on the CBS lot and fell in love.  Since they connected through the entertainment industry, and since they’re… Continue reading

Monica and Erik: a sunny San Diego celebration

It’s so great to photograph a couple when there is already a comfortable and natural connection between them. Monica and Erik have been together for more than ten years, and after all this… Continue reading

Jazlynn + Olaf = pure happiness

It was their love of math that brought them together. Yes, you read that correctly.  They grew up in completely different parts of the world, both excelling at math, and fate brought them… Continue reading

Janessa and Rob: expecting Amelia…

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the differences between fine art photography and photography for clients (which is of course what I do).  When you take photos for clients, and categorize them… Continue reading

Melissa’s happy family reunion

Melissa (she’ll probably always be Missy to me) and I became friends in 6th grade (or was it 5th). She lived nearby and we would walk to school together. She also joined our… Continue reading

Lana and David’s happy celebration at the Catamaran Resort Hotel

Oh sure, they laugh. They laugh a lot. They’re silly and fun, and at least from where I stand, laughing appears to be a cornerstone of who they are as a couple. Check… Continue reading