Notes from the work.

Real weddings, planning guides and behind-the-scenes notes, written from our own films and photos.

Nate + Angela at the Sheraton San Diego Resort, Harbor Island

Real Weddings

Nate + Angela — Sheraton San Diego Resort, Harbor Island, San Diego

James + Juliet's backyard wedding in Reno, Nevada

Real Weddings

James + Juliet — Backyard wedding, Reno, Nevada

Jonathan + Lizzy's backyard wedding in Escondido

Real Weddings

Jonathan + Lizzy — Backyard wedding, Escondido

Ivan + Yesenia's backyard wedding in Escondido

Real Weddings

Ivan + Yesenia — Backyard wedding, Escondido

Sabrina + Caleb's wedding film, Adams Avenue Theater, Normal Heights, San Diego

Real Weddings

Sabrina + Caleb — Adams Avenue Theater, Normal Heights, San Diego

Patrick + Megan's wedding at a hillside Airbnb in Escondido

Real Weddings

Patrick + Megan — Airbnb wedding, Escondido

Brett + Kat's golf course wedding in Vista

Real Weddings

Brett + Kat — Golf course wedding, Vista

Luana + Charles's backyard wedding in El Cajon

Real Weddings

Luana + Charles — Backyard wedding, El Cajon

Joseph + Cecelia on the lawn above the valley, Poway

Real Weddings

Joseph + Cecelia — Private home, Poway

A boutonniere being pinned on Niko's lapel on the beach

Real Weddings

Niko + Kiara — Beach wedding, Coronado

White chairs set out under the trees for Josh + Julissa's ceremony

Real Weddings

Josh + Julissa — Backyard wedding, Fallbrook

Randy + Joy's wedding bands resting on lace

Real Weddings

Randy + Joy — Backyard wedding, Escondido

Michaela walking the dirt trail toward Corbin

Real Weddings

Corbin + Michaela — Lagoon hillside wedding, Carlsbad

Jordyn dancing with her arm raised, guests around her

Real Weddings

Jovin + Jordyn — Backyard wedding, Bonsall

The wedding dress hanging over the lake

Real Weddings

Ryan + Katy — Backyard wedding, Escondido

Brett + Kat's ceremony at the white gazebo, Vista

Planning Guides

How Much Does a Wedding Photographer and Videographer Cost in San Diego? (2027)

Theo + Kristen's ceremony between red curtains and carved stone, Del Mar

Planning Guides

Hiring Wedding Photo and Video Together vs Separately

Zach + Madelin at Ethereal Gardens, Escondido

Real Weddings

Zach + Madelin — Ethereal Gardens, Escondido

Denis + Cadin at Galway Downs, Temecula

Real Weddings

Denis + Cadin — Galway Downs, Temecula

Kris + Pearl at Awaken Church, San Diego

Real Weddings

Kris + Pearl — Awaken Church, Bay Ho, San Diego

Brandon + Lola at Jesus Culture, Poway

Real Weddings

Brandon + Lola — Jesus Culture, Poway

Theo + Kristen's wedding in Del Mar

Real Weddings

Theo + Kristen — Resort wedding, Del Mar

A toast at Denis + Cadin's reception, Galway Downs

Planning Guides

How Much Does a Wedding Videographer Cost in San Diego?

Nate + Angela walk back up the aisle as a photographer's camera works in the foreground

Planning Guides

One Studio for Photo and Film vs. Hiring Two Companies

Madelin with her bouquet against the stone wall at Ethereal Gardens

Planning Guides

First Look vs. Aisle Reveal: What Each Means for Your Film and Photos

The Adored Wife conference on stage

Conferences & Events

How to Film a Conference Recap That Sells Next Year's Tickets

Denis + Cadin's engagement session on the San Diego coast

Engagements

San Diego Engagement Session Locations: Windansea, Carlsbad and Encinitas

Paul Dal behind a cinema camera rig at a live event, crowd in the foreground

Behind the Work

Why I Shoot Both Photo and Film

Backyard weddings across San Diego County

Bonsall
Jovin + Jordyn · June 2025
Coronado
Niko + Kiara · beach ceremony, June 2026
El Cajon
Luana + Charles · May 2026
Escondido
Jonathan + Lizzy · May 2024
Ivan + Yesenia · September 2025
Randy + Joy · September 2022
Ryan + Katy · October 2025
Fallbrook
Josh + Julissa · June 2026

Real weddings by location

Carlsbad
Corbin + Michaela · Lagoon hillside wedding, February 2023
Del Mar
Theo + Kristen · Resort wedding, April 2026
Escondido
Zach + Madelin · Ethereal Gardens, November 2024
Patrick + Megan · Airbnb wedding, December 2024
Poway
Brandon + Lola · Jesus Culture, June 2024
Joseph + Cecelia · Private home, October 2025
San Diego
Kris + Pearl · Awaken Church, August 2026
Nate + Angela · Sheraton San Diego Resort, November 2025
Sabrina + Caleb · Adams Avenue Theater, December 2024
Temecula
Denis + Cadin · Galway Downs, August 2026
Vista
Brett + Kat · Golf course wedding, March 2026

200+ events documented