After the heavy rain in San Diego yesterday (ahem…), I decided to take a little hike and capture the Los Penasquitos Waterfalls this morning. I have to admit, I took a shortcut (the hike was only about 1.5 miles instead of 3.5 miles!), but considering I was carrying my camera gear, I felt I deserved it! It was a muddy …
Christmas on Naples Island, Long Beach
Often (but not often enough), I do enjoy getting out to shoot photos just for myself. Photography is a very strong passion of mine, and I absolutelly love doing long exposure shots, night photography and capturing the contrast between light and dark. So after my wedding shoot in Long Beach last Christmas, Musa (my second cameraman for my wedding shoot) …
Flash Modifier Comparison
I picked up some new flash modifier equipment today, and wanted to run some tests to outline the different impacts and effects they had when shooting with them in harsh light conditions (like midday shoots). So I let Molly out of her bag (yes, I named my mannequin!), set her up, and performed some tests for everyone to compare! I …
Pier 32 Marina, National City
The Pier 32 Marina in National City is one of San Diego’s hidden gems. Tucked away off the industrial streets and roads in National City is this little oasis of a marina that’s a perfect venue for small weddings and events (i.e. 50-100 people). The venue provides a beautiful view of the marina, along with a nice pier that can …
Spruce Street Suspension Bridge, San Diego
Even though I was born and raised in San Diego, I had never heard of or been to the Spruce Street Suspension Bridge… how sad! It wasn’t until a wedding client of mine sent me a sample pic of the bridge to give me an idea of what she was looking for that I saw it, and then I just …
12/52 – Anza Borrego Desert State Park
12/52 – Anza Borrego Desert State Park. I was finally able to take a drive out to East San Diego County, through Julian and all the way out to the Anza Borrego Desert State Park. The idea was to stop and have breakfast with the niecees and nephews in Julian, and then head on out to checkout the desert super …
11/52 – Hospitals Reef, La Jolla
11/52 – Hospitals Reef, La Jolla, California. Although I’m a born and raised San Diego native, I’ve never actually been to Hospitals Reef before (go figure). That’s one of the great things I love about my new found profession, passion and hobby. It takes me to places I’ve never been before! Hospitals Reef (also known as Hospital Beach) is located …
10/52 – Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, Point Loma
10/52 – Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, Point Loma, California. I chose to shoot here at the last minute, as my plan was to capture the tidepools and lighthouse at the Cabrillo National Monument today (right next door to the cemetery), but unfortunately (or fortunately!), the overcast and fog really hindered my compositions there, so I visited the Fort Rosecrans National …
09/52 – Scripps Pier, La Jolla
09/52 – Scripps Pier, La Jolla, California. Built in 1988 and officially known as the Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier, Scripps Pier in La Jolla is a fantastic place to capture some amazing and beautiful San Diego sunsets! One of the things I really like about shooting at Scripps Pier is that about 3-4 hundred yards north of La Jolla …
08/52 – Harbor Drive Pedestrian Bridge, San Diego
08/52 – Harbor Drive Pedestrian Bridge, San Diego, California. This amazing bridge located on Harbor Drive in the Gaslamp District of San Diego connects the San Diego Convention Center and East Village’s Ballpark District. Over 500 feet in length, it’s a self-anchored suspension bridge that provides some amazing views of Petco Park and the Convention Center. I’ve shot some fitness …