in the morning at Torrey Pines Glider Port . . .


This day was incredibly special for a multitude of reasons - it was a morning session, it was a location I love, and I was working with someone who's work I really, truly admire. Working with creatives is always such a special experience, and it's always incredible to meet people who are truly their art: Janna is all sunshine, and you can see that in every angle of this session.


This morning was perfect - just a little chilly, but the sun was warm and making the air hotter by the minute. Torrey Pines Glider Port is up on a cliff overlooking Black Beach, and I always find it so interesting how people look like ants and it's difficult to even tell the color of surfboards from that high up. This makes for spectacular views and just a hint of that sweet sea breeze I am now lucky enough to smell every week. Janna and Victor decided to go with this location because they wanted a cool view from the Jeep, and I recommended this little spot. It's never too busy in the morning, except for your hardcore surfers who brave the very long walk down to the beach.


The morning light was perfect once we started. I actually enjoy shooting in direct light, and I like playing with the shadows and the sun flares that doing so provides. Janna and Victor quickly revealed themselves to be a couple who was down for anything, which always makes for the best experience. I had them frolicking in the field, spinning around like fools, and reading letters in their Jeep. I experienced a first this session - sitting in the trunk of their car to get the shot. I won't be over this session for a really long time.


You can check out Janna's page @photosbyjannajo! She's San Diego and Minnesota based and her work is incredible - I am excited to mention I'll be having the opportunity to work with her for something personal real soon...

Black and white reflection of couple's intimate moment captured in car side mirror.
A joyful moment shared between two people wearing casual attire outdoors.
A decorative hanging ornament dangles from a car rearview mirror against a blurred dashboard.
A distant figure stands on a hilltop viewed through a car windshield with dashboard decorations.
A scenic coastal landscape view captured through a car windshield with dashboard visible.
Intimate close-up of romantic couple sharing a tender moment in a car with sunlit yellow flowers.
Monochrome portrait of couple sharing an intimate moment inside car interior.
Romantic couple embracing and laughing together in warm sunset light.
Close-up shot of couple sharing a tender moment against natural outdoor backdrop.
Steep golden cliffs rise above the blue ocean with seabirds flying along the coastline.
Playful couple sharing romantic moment on coastal clifftop overlook.
Soft focus shot of couple by ocean with flowers in foreground.
Couple standing on coastal cliff overlooking ocean waves below.
Couple sitting together on grassy oceanside cliff during daytime.
Couple taking photos together on scenic coastal overlook.
A hand wearing a bracelet holds yellow daisies against a black dress background.
People seated in a car interior viewed through the windshield during golden hour.