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Welcome to our blog. This is a journal where we share our work, we're so grateful for each of our couples. Stay a while and enjoy!

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Elegant and romantic outdoor wedding featured on Magnolia Rouge Elegant outdoor weddings with incredibly kind Brides and Grooms are our absolute favorite. Hillary and Aaron’s Rancho Bernardo Inn Wedding was exactly that; classic and clean. With their ceremony taking place in the rose garden and reception under the trees.   This day could not have […]

Hillary & Aaron Rancho Bernardo Inn Wedding

Rancho Bernardo Inn Wedding
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After seven years together, Trenton suprised Amanda by popping the question at the gorgeous Sunstone Winery Villa on Christmas Eve Eve last year and they are two of the sweetest! We were so fortunate to be there to capture the magic and do an engagement shoot right after! From the Bride: A few weeks before […]

Amanda & Trenton Sunstone Winery Proposal

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Anyone that has ever had a conversation with us about film will know how passionate we are about it’s timeless beauty and why we choose to capture our couple’s most treasured memories in this medium. When we first started shooting film, it changed the way we saw everything. It slows us down, to appreciate light […]

WHY YOU NEED YOUR WEDDING PHOTOS IN TANGIBLE FORM

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It was such a delight to capture Brittni and Ian’s enchanting garden wedding at Twin Oaks House and Gardens. It felt like a real life fairytale! Their day was filled with vintage inspired decor and delicate florals, and had a natural, but whimsical feel which perfectly suited the cottage and lush gardens of their venue. […]

Enchanting Garden Wedding at Twin Oaks House and Gardens

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Hi darlings, this is Dani from Dear Lovers! To celebrate the fresh new year, I decided to host a styled bridal shoot inspired by romantic, European beauty. I envisioned a film shoot that was organic and whimsical, soft and romantic, and truly dreamy and timeless. Naturally, I’m in love with blush tones, wind, soft tulle, and spring florals, […]

Romantic Bridal Inspiration Shoot Milagro Winery

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We’re kicking off the new year with a total stunner! Planned by CES Weddings and Events, Annie and Patrick’s gorgeous Canyon Oaks Country Club Wedding is white-tented-rustic-elegance at its finest. Details included plentiful florals in a subdued palette by Cambray Rose Florist, vintage-inspired rentals from WeDo Designs, a beautiful naked cake by Upper Crust Bakery and a bride that fit […]

Annie & Patrick Canyon Oaks Country Club Wedding

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Carmel Mountain Ranch Wedding Featured in Exquisite Weddings Magazine Katie and Kevin were married on June 17th, 2017 at the beautiful Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club. With their day planned to perfection by Nicole Manalo. Their guests gathered together on a sunny afternoon in the garden for the sweetest ceremony. As they got to witness them become husband […]

Katie & Kevin Carmel Mountain Ranch Wedding

Katie & Kevin, Carmel Mountain Ranch Wedding
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Meet Lauren & Nick! These two darlings are so natural together and so much fun to photograph! We just adore them and had so much fun getting to know them during their engagement session. We’re counting down the days until we get to capture their wedding in October at one of our favorites – the Inn […]

Lauren & Nick Balboa Park Engagement Session

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VISIT @DEARLOVERSPHOTO ON INSTAGRAM TO ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY ! You did it! You got engaged! Humungous congratulations from us to you! One of the first things to do now is get some engagement photos. But do you really need them? Here’s our take on what makes engagement sessions so important! DON’T FORGET! Enter in our […]

SAN DIEGO ENGAGEMENT SESSION GIVEAWAY! + WHY THEY ARE A MUST!

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Emotional and Intimate Wedding Under the Oaks Set against the beautiful landscape this Circle Oak Ranch Wedding in San Diego, was smitten by the natural and rustic elements. Chelsea and Casey are two of the sweetest souls we have yet to photograph, they truly are in love. They don’t need posing or directing, for them just […]

Chelsea & Casey Circle Oak Ranch Wedding