If you're searching for a candid wedding photographer, you probably want two things that can seem hard to get from the same person: natural, unposed photos that feel like your day, and the organized portraits your families expect.

After more than 12 years of shooting weddings, I still get very genuinely excited when a day has the right mix of elegance and ease. Gabriella and Eric's wedding at Brick and Bower in downtown San Diego had both.

Perched above the ocean with its iconic pink façade, La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla was the perfect romantic backdrop for Kiana and Zak's wedding. That ceremony on the cliffside terrace, candid vows by the ocean, and genuine, joyful moments throughout! As a San Diego wedding photographer with 12+ years documenting love stories along the coast, I can't recommend this La Jolla wedding venue enough for couples who want timeless elegance and sweeping ocean views.

Republique is one of LA's most celebrated restaurants. When Terry and Carolynn chose it for their wedding, they treated their guests an experience built as much around food and atmosphere as it was around love. They delivered on every level.

When it comes to Palm Springs wedding venues, few places capture the desert's effortlessly cool, retro-glam energy quite like Villa Royale. So when Adam and Sophia started planning their Jewish wedding in Palm Springs, this boutique hotel was the obvious choice!

When I asked Courtney what she loves most about wedding planning, her answer perfectly captures why she's such a joy to work with:

"I personally love seeing loved ones and different families and cultures come together to celebrate a couple starting their lives together. I also love that each wedding is completely unique, and the couple can personalize their day!"

Perched above the ocean in San Diego, The Thursday Club was the perfect setting for Mikayla and Justin’s celebration—classic, coastal, and full of light.