Kirsten & Patrick - Aug. 22nd, 2008

San Diego, California-

This was officially my last wedding shot in San Diego. I flew back there after moving to Ohio to shoot it. It was a blast and epitomized what I love and miss most about that town. First of all, it took place in Balboa Park at The Prado. I love Balboa Park and especially love The Prado so it was wonderful to shoot there again. Plus it was two different cultures coming together, Patrick is Armenian and Kirsten is from South Dakota (Dontcha know). It was awesome watching the two sides of the family hang out together, everyone was having such a great time. I hope it wasn't really my last time shooting there because I love that place so much. Until next time... "Stay classy San Diego" -Ron Burgandy.

Melissa & Lee - July 26th, 2006

San Diego, California-

I don't think I had ever seen a happier bride than Melissa. She was completely stress free and just so casual. Nothing could have gotten in her way. At every wedding I get asked the question "So, do you like shooting weddings?" Of course I like shooting weddings, I love it. It's the best job I've ever had. I'm surrounded by happy (usually drunk) people, I get a free meal, and I only work once a week. It doesn't get any better than that. But at this wedding in particular I realized why I do it. I just can't get enough of the energy. Melissa never stopped smiling this whole day. She was overflowing with happiness, as you can see from the photos. Seeing two people so genuinely happy together gives me hope that it's still out there. This wedding took place on the U.S.S. Berkeley, an old cruise ship built sometime around the beginning of the 20th century, it's docked in the San Diego Harbor next to the same ship used in the film "Master and Commanders". It was absolutely beautiful. And the best part was the Captain Jack Sparrow impersonator they hired to entertain the kids, but it was the women that couldn't get enough of him.