by the big blue harbor in san diego . . .


I think that a massive reason why I love what I do so much is because at my very core, I am a romantic. To me, there's nothing more intimate or incredible than being even just a small part of the most important moment in people's lives. This can be through pregnancies, rare family get-togethers, anniversaries, but perhaps  the biggest celebration of them all... weddings.


I have been so in love with the few courthouse weddings that I have done. With very small and intimate weddings there, feeling the love is so incredibly easy... and it was especially easy with these two. There were so many moments (pretty much all of which I captured) where I'd catch them just looking at each other from across the room, or doing anything to be in close proximity to one another. The love was tangible and real - and that is why I love what I do. Having the opportunity to witness the union of their epic love.


I love this particular courthouse, because not only is the architecture grand and classic everywhere you look, but because it overlooks the harbor. You can often see crew ships coming in and out, and more importantly, there are historic monumental ships permanently parked right there that make an incredible backdrop. It's perfect for a wedding for a sailor, navy soldier, or marine!


A couple stands at a wedding altar under a floral arch during their ceremony while an officiant performs the service.
Someone writing or signing paperwork at a desk with multiple paper documents spread out on the surface.
Two people exchange rings during an intimate wedding ceremony in front of an officiant while wearing lace and black attire.
A bride in a delicate lace veil holds a white rose bouquet during an intimate wedding moment.
A romantic moment between a bride in white dress and naval service member in dress uniform, sharing a tender embrace.
Cropped view of bride in white lace dress holding bridal bouquet while standing on brick sidewalk.
Navy sailor and bride hold hands in front of vibrant red flowering wall during outdoor wedding ceremony.
Two silhouetted figures walk together on a path at sunset with bright sunlight glinting off a lamp post ahead.
Close-up shot of hands with a delicate engagement ring against white lace in warm golden light.
A sailor in dress whites and glasses stands in warm lighting at a wedding ceremony.
A bride in white dress and sailor in uniform stand at a counter under a 'Getting Married Starts Here' sign.
A bride in a fitted white dress holds a bouquet while someone in a navy dress adjusts her lace veil.
Black and white photo showing a sailor and bride sitting indoors at a table during what appears to be a wedding event.
A bride in lace veil embraces a sailor in dress uniform during an indoor wedding ceremony.
A close-up view of delicate lace details on a white wedding veil and dress in warm, moody lighting.
Two pairs of feet stand close together against a wall with red flowers, one wearing a white dress and tan shoes.
A bride and sailor stand on a deck at dusk with city lights in the background.
A sailor and bride share an intimate moment at sunset during their wedding photoshoot.
People stand on a wooden deck by railing overlooking water at sunset with atmospheric lighting.