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 …
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 …
06/52 – San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas
06/52 – San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California. If you’re looking to capture some beautiful nature shots, the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve and Nature Center is a must visit! Located off Manchester Avenue, it’s just east of the coast line and offers a short little walking hike around some beautiful, protected lagoon scenery. I’ve done fitness lifestyle and engagement shoots …
05/52 – Old Poway Park, Poway
05/52 – Old Poway Park, Poway, California. By far, Old Poway Park is defnitely one of my favorite places to capture some amazing portraits of my clients. I’ve photographed graduations, engagements, maternity, family portraits and even fashion promo shoots all throughout the Old Poway Park, and I never leave disappointed! This scenic throwback to the early 20th Century California combines …
04/52 – Presidio Park, San Diego
04/52 – Presiio Park, San Diego, California. A National Historical Landmark, Presidio Park (or San Diego Presidio) is located right next door to Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, and is home to the Junipero Serra Museum. It offers a wide range of history and beauty, very similar in nature to San Diego’s Balboa Park, but without all the …
03/52 – Coasterra on Harbor Island, San Diego
03/52 – Coasterra on Harbor Island, San Diego, California. One of the latest editions to the Cohen Restaurant Group in San Diego, Coasterra on Harbor Island provides some of the most amazing views of the downtown San Diego skyline coupled with innovative and modern Mexican cuisine. Located right next door to Island Prime, Coasterra is not typically the best place …
02/52 – Sunset Cliffs, Ocean Beach, California
02/52 – Sunset Cliffs, Ocean Beach, California. This is another of my favorite places to shoot engagements and family photos, but be careful, the bluffs can be slippery (so not really suggested for small children and kids)! Sunset Cliffs is a large, long stretch of beach that stretches along the Pacific Ocean, offering a variety of sandy beaches and rocky …