Traveling has been a passion of mine since I got my first passport at 6 months old (no joke!) I sat on my moms lap and made gaga sounds at the photographer. I started traveling alone at age 6 to visit my Aunt in Missouri every Summer. I haven't stopped since. Where I go, my camera follows. I love experiencing new places and capturing each one in my own way.
I was so excited to shoot Courtney and Ian’s wedding, not only because they are super awesome people but because this was my first time shooting a wedding at the San Diego Botanic Gardens (formerly Quail Botanic Gardens). It was just a bonus that its down the street from my condo!
I met up with the girls in the middle of getting their hair and makeup done!
Makeup by Jackie Ellis – Je’llis Faces and Hair by Leah Stills – STAINED
Meanwhile, Jamie was hanging out with the guys at the hotel. Love this capture of Ian.
I love that most of my couples opt for a First Look, it allows more time for photos and you get to spend the cocktail hour with your guests!
Courtney you are such a beautiful bride!
Such fun bridesmaids!
Best Grand Entrance ever!
A unique way to display the table numbers! The coordinator for the day, Megan with Swann Soirees was super helpful!
This was a dancing crowd! DJ Nik Bordokoff kept the dance floor packed!
C+I – It was so fun getting to know you over the last year, thank you for trusting in me to capture your special day! Give Taupo doggie kisses for me too! 🙂
xo, M
PS Shout out to Christina Fleming for being an awesome videographer and friend!
What a beautiful jungle location. Love the bamboo shots, the pearl necklace shot and, well, all of them. Congratulations Ian and Courtney.
I love the SD botanic gardens! So gorgeous! Beautiful job, love the dancing shots 🙂 And Jackie did a beautiful job on the makeup!
Yes, the bamboo shots were my fav! And how cute is the bride?! Everyone was just all smiles- as it should be!
Love these! Beautiful photos, the bamboo and the last one on the bench are my faves.
LOVE the bench and the bamboo
Gorgeous! I LOVE the one with the big tree with the roots to their left. The lighting is amazing. They look like a great couple 🙂
Amazing venue and even more amazing pictures! I love the first look picture! Great hair too! 🙂
Everything was awesome about that wedding! The bride and groom are gorgeous…the setting was gorgeous…the details…yep, you guessed it…gorgeous.
Great job capturing it all!
LOVE what you’re doing! that bamboo is totally awesome. Miss working with you =)
Amazing pictures especially the last one. I love it.