Engagement Photographs from South Coast Winery

Getting to photograph a friends wedding is great. There is no need for intros and we hit the ground running. So when Heather called me about photographing their engagement I was super excited, because we go way back.

Some things that you should know about Mike and Heather… They LOVE the Chargers, they are growing a vineyard, and they are from a small town. We decided a winery would be the perfect setting for their engagement photography session. However, we wanted to wait for the vines to be in bloom. Once May finally came around we headed out to South Coast Winery in Temecula.

I am so blessed as a Wedding Photographer in Temecula to be getting such amazing couples asking me to photograph their wedding. Sometimes my wife watches Bridezillas and I am so thankful that I dont have to deal with those crazy attitudes (knock on wood). Heather and Mike are both real sweet and I couldnt be more happy that God has brought them together.

Their wedding isnt until 2011, so until then enjoy these photos from their engagement session…

If you would rather watch this in HD you can surf here Mike+Heather {Engaged}.

Temecula Wedding Photography at Ponte Winery

What a beautiful wedding Tina and Ken had at Ponte Winery. It was springtime and getting to capture their wedding was a real treat. The colors were vibrant and the emotions were contagious. What a great day to be their Temecula Wedding Photographer.

I have so many cute stories from their wedding Im not sure where to start? Maybe the candle ceremony in the wind, the doll with amputated hands and feet, or the last minute origami project! Once again proving that every wedding is unique and special! As a Temecula wedding photographer I get to shoot a lot at the local wineries. Even though the venue might be the same as last week, the photos never are.

The day started with a little rain while I was driving to Ponte Winery. I quickly turned around and headed back for my rain gear, which ended up being useless because the rain was short lived and the clouds passed. Though the day was very eventful, lets skip to the main event… Tina and Ken tieing the knot!

Tina is not only a gorgeous bride but she also has the heart of an angel. In fact both Ken and Tina and both of their families were so sweet to me. Weddings are such an intimate affair, and when your subjects treat you like family, it makes it so much fun to capture the emotions and feelings of the day. At the altar, I think Tina’s dad got something in his eye. Actually, maybe something got into both of them because they were watering pretty good!!! But seriously, it was such a momentous occasion and I am so happy for Tina and Ken!

       

If you're getting married, I would love to be considered for photographing your BIG day. Its one of the most special days of your lives and capturing those priceless moments are so important. Hire someone you who you can trust and who will make being yourself in front of the camera easy… hire me!

San Diego Wedding Photography | Ryan + Alyssa Married in Rancho Bernardo

Alyssa and Ryan had an amazing wedding at the Rancho Bernardo Country Club. The anticipation, excitement and joy that the bridal party, family, and friends experienced was threw the roof! But as most wedding photographers know, nothing is ever perfect at a wedding. While the bride and her bridesmaids were headed to the wedding venue from getting their hair and makeup done, there was a fatal accident on the freeway that shut it down! The 45 minute delay didn't keep Alyssa and Ryan from being wed. Instead of getting mad or bitter, they continued to enjoy their special day despite the circumstances.

The grounds at the Rancho Bernardo Country Club in San Diego were spectacular, great for creative wedding photography. The bridal suite was huge and well decorated and there were a variety of beautiful settings for bridal portraits outside. Time was a little short, but we made it work! Getting to photograph genuine and happy as Ryan and Alyssa makes my job as a San Diego Wedding Photographer very satisfying. Thanks Ryan and Alyssa!