27May

Scripps Seaside Forum Wedding | Angela & Kyle

By, May 27, 2016

Angela and Kyle were married at the Scripps Seaside Forum, a beautiful venue that hugs the shores of La Jolla, California. They chose this location because they are die-hard San Diego fans, and wanted to give their guests (especially the out-of-towners) a great feel for ‘America’s Finest City’. As you can imagine, there were some pretty amazing backdrops throughout the wedding day.

Negative Space Wedding Photo

While photographing, we captured a nice variety of photos with Scripps Seaside Forum in the composition, helping to tell the story of the day. We always make sure to incorporate the venue in an artistic way, like the photo above.

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In the photo below, we placed Angela’s Jimmy Choo shoes in the bright sun, which brought out their maximum brilliance. The blue sky and leading lines in the background gave extra attention to these amazing kicks :)

High Fashion Wedding PhotographyScripps Seaside Forum wedding

Kyle has a fun-loving personality and a great smile. It was important for us to bring out these qualities in the photos… as well as his love for the San Diego Padres (below).

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First look at Hilton Torrey Pines

Before the ceremony, the couple got ready at the nearby Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, an upscale resort overlooking the legendary Torrey Pines Golf Course. Scouting this location beforehand allowed us to find this epic spot for the first look. We photographed from a distance so Angela and Kyle could have a quiet moment together.

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Angela and Kyle had a huge bridal party, which is not surprising, considering how fun-loving and inviting they are. It was very important for them to have ALL of their closest friends stand by them on their big day. We were more than ready to direct traffic and come up with many configurations for this large group!

Bridal party letting loose Scripps Seaside Forum

Angela and Kyle’s ceremony was officiated by their Pastor, Shawn Kennedy of Existence Church.

La Jolla Wedding

For the photo below, we placed our camera on an extended tripod, resulting in this cool angle.

Cool photo angle for ceremony

We know how much thought and effort goes into the wedding details, and look for ways to incorporate them into the photos.

Fun Couple beach wedding Wide angle cocktail hour photo Macro wedding ring detail Blue wedding beer cozies Detail Photography at Beach Venue Baseball has been a big part of Kyle’s life for a long time. When he and Angela first started talking about getting married, Kyle mentioned that he envisioned a full-on sports themed wedding. Angela pretended to be ok with it until they got engaged, when she extinguished those plans…or so Kyle thought! As a surprise, Angela managed to sneak in fun baseball touches throughout the day.

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Congratulations to Angela & Kyle :) Check out more of their Scripps Seaside Forum Wedding.

Vendors

Coordinator: Luxe Special Events
Linens and Rental: Best Rentals , Farm Tables and More
Disc Jockey: DJ Mikey Beats
Event Beverage Service: Giuseppe Fine Catering
Invitation: Minted.com
Photo Booth: Pixster Photo Booth
Videographer: Pure Cinema
Venue: Scripps Seaside Forum
Bakery: The French Gourmet
Caterer: The French Gourmet
Wedding Dress: The White Flower Bridal Boutique
Hair Stylist: Three Ways Beautiful
Transportation: Top Dog Limo Bus
Florist: Whimsey Florals

29Apr

Life Imitates Art | Photo of the Week

By, April 29, 2016

Here in San Diego, we are fortunate to have a selection of world-class museums within driving distance. Many of these museums also double as eclectic and distinctive wedding venues. For example, the Contemporary Museum of Art in La Jolla is a standout wedding location, with its abundance of artistic backgrounds, modern aesthetic, and edgy design. Whenever we photograph here, we like to incorporate the museum’s vibrance into the wedding day photos as much as possible.

In preparation for Vanessa and Len’s wedding, we discovered this unique, modern wall of the Museum tucked away in a corner of the reception. As you’ll see in the photo below, we framed the lines around our couple, and added a single backlight of flash for contrast. This added drama and intensity to a quiet and intimate moment, and resulted in our Photo of the Week :)

Creative Bride and Groom have a quiet moment in front of colorful wall

Check out more artistic images from Vanessa and Len’s Contemporary Museum of Art wedding.

31Mar

Mai and Dale | Darlington House Wedding

By, March 31, 2016

Mai and Dale were married at the illustrious Darlington House in La Jolla, California. This location, a San Diego Historic Landmark dating back to 1925, is a mash-up of sophisticated design characteristics from all over the world. For example, there is a Spanish-influenced library, an Egyptian/Andalusian patio, columns imported from Italy and Greece, and a Moroccan fireplace!

The multicultural theme of this venue was perfect for Mai and Dale, who celebrated a little bit of their own respective cultures throughout the wedding. To commemorate Mai’s Chinese family background, there was a traditional tea ceremony, and customary Chinese favors. To pay tribute to Dale’s Jewish heritage, a glass was broken during the ceremony, and guests danced the Hora during the reception. The wedding was super fun and had many unique elements and details as you will see below….we hope you enjoy!

Wedding at the Darlington House in La Jolla, California Macro ring shot on a reflective surface at the Darlington House in La Jolla, California.

To bring out the brilliance of these rings, we used a macro lens, and photographed them on a reflective surface.

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In the above photo, we brought our camera really close to the rail to create leading lines, and to draw attention to the couple.

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Bride in groom in candid photos in La Jolla, California

We LOVE color! We’re always on the look out for unique colorful backdrops to liven things up.

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Looking at things from different perspectives leads to visually interesting photographs!

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It’s fun getting guests involved for a large group group photo, and it makes an awesome keepsake for the couple!

Romantic Moment outside of the Darlington House in La Jolla, San Diego, California

As you can imagine, the Darlington House has a number of striking photo locations, both inside and out.

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Just down the street, there is a beautiful stretch of beach, where we snuck this beautiful couple away for romantic sunset photos.

Wedding couple point at Just Married sign at the Darlington House in La Jolla, CaliforniaDetail photograph of outdoor wedding venue in La Jolla, California

We understand how much effort goes into the preparation of a wedding, and photograph every intricate detail from a variety of vantage points.

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By setting our exposure just right, we were able to bring out the vibrant colors of the sky, showing the true ambiance of the reception.

Happy Groom during Hava Nagila/Hora Dance at the Darlington House in La Jolla, CaliforniaHappy bride during Hava Nagila/Hora dance at the Darlington House in La Jolla, CaliforniaDancing wedding photo with shutter drag at the Darlington House in La Jolla, California

Vendors

Venue: Darlington House
Disc Jockey: Allen Walker Entertainment
Invitation: Minted.com
Makeup: My Girls on Film Studios
Caterer: Personal Touch Dining
Photo Booth: Pixster Photo Booth
Hair Stylist: RissHair
Florist: The Flower Shop Encinitas
Bakery: The French Gourmet
Coordinator: Weddings by Lisa Nicole

To see more of Mai and Dale’s Darlington House wedding, please click here.

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