What do you get when you cross the Eagle Rock Center for the Arts with winter wedding bad-assery?  Well my friends, you get a gorgeously crafted intimate wedding, complete with lavish neutrals and bold pops of red. All DIY infused alcohol minis and dinosaur cake toppers aside,  Jen Bergmark and her team at First Pick Planning Services really brought the day together seamlessly; and with so many custom touches from the bride and groom, I cannot stress it enough how much hiring an amazing wedding coordinator really does make a difference!

I always relish the adventure of travel whenever possible, so photographing up in Los Angeles was a nice change of pase for this San Dieagan!  Finding yourself in a new place, discovering beautiful structures (like those all over Pasadena) is always such an blast.  And I could tell that this bride and groom where all about 'the awesome' (hello honeymoon in India!) by the company they kept.  Ben and Mallory, your day was surrounded by such an outpouring of love from your friends and family, I wish you both a life filled with joy and adventure! {>o<}

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Flown in all the way from New York and Los Angeles, these lovebirds met up in San Diego for their intimate harborside wedding at the County of San Diego Administration Building.  They got ready at the gorgeous Sofia Hotel in Downtown San Diego, which just so happened to be the hotel my husband and I stayed in when we got married!  The bride wore a white on white polka dotted Calvin Klein and the groom rocked a bow tie with suspenders.  After their ceremony, we headed out to Ocean Beach for the gorgeous view, de-lish cakes from Azucar, and a surprise dip into the Pacific Ocean. Oh yeah, you heard me right. Megan and Richard, you two have so much fun together; it’s amazing to be around. Thank you for inviting me to be a part of the adventure.

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If you haven't been to Old Poway Park already, you do not know what you're missing. The trees, the quaint bridges, the old train station... if San Diego ever "sorta" had seasons, this would be the place to "sorta" see them.  These color co-ordinated three took advantage of the falling folliage for their family holiday session ( yeay illiteration! ). SinD and Mark both come from Rollerderby backgrounds, and their little one Fayte I'm sure is destin for derby greatness.  Is it bad that I love it when kiddos stick their toungs out at the camera?!  It always starts off as a rebellion, but when I do the same back to them the giggle start in and their done for.
 
In the words of Fin from Adventure Time, photographing this family was totally mathmatical!  Mark and SinD, I had such a blast rocking out your family session. Here's wishing you Happy Holidays!
 
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Déjà vu anyone?  These two lovebirds probably look familiar to you (see previous blog post). This time through, there was an offbeat bride and groom involved!  With a 'mid-century modern meets tiki' feel in mind, these two utilized so many DIY personal touches that really made their big day theirs. 

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