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I've always been drawn to all things creative, but didn't pick up a camera until my senior year in high school to document a trip my friends and I were taking to San Francisco.  I had no idea how to correctly work my camera, but instantly fell in love with the concept of capturing moments in an artistic way.  What started out as a passion for photography quickly turned into a passion for people and the love they share.  After more than a decade photographing weddings throughout California and the West Coast, I've learned that the photographs couples treasure most aren't always the ones we plan. They're the fleeting expressions, movement, embraces and unexpected moments in between.

My approach balances those honest moments with thoughtful editorial portraiture, creating a collection that feels elevated, effortless and entirely your own.

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Scripps Seaside Forum San Diego, CA Wedding • Allie + Eric

Words cannot express how much I LOVE San Diego weddings. They’re always so perfect and Allie + Eric’s was no exception. The two started their day at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines for their first look and some wedding portraits. GET READY, because these are some gorgeous images if I do say so myself. […]

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Sunset Cliffs Engagement Photos • Erick & Erika

Spent a very sunny afternoon with Erick and Erika for their engagement shoot!  This couple is SO sweet.  Between all of the laughs, it was so amazing to see how gentle Erick was with his future bride and how many sweet moments they shared during the shoot.  Because of all the rain we’ve been getting […]

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BEHIND THE LENS

ABOUT Justin

I've always been drawn to all things creative, but didn't pick up a camera until my senior year in high school to document a trip my friends and I were taking to San Francisco.  I had no idea how to correctly work my camera, but instantly fell in love with the concept of capturing moments in an artistic way.  What started out as a passion for photography quickly turned into a passion for people and the love they share.  After more than a decade photographing weddings throughout California and the West Coast, I've learned that the photographs couples treasure most aren't always the ones we plan. They're the fleeting expressions, movement, embraces and unexpected moments in between.

My approach balances those honest moments with thoughtful editorial portraiture, creating a collection that feels elevated, effortless and entirely your own.

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James • Lifestyle Photos

Hey Friends! In the midst of wedding season and the work that comes along with that, it’s so nice to take a little creative break and shoot a whole session in a new way.  My friend James needed new images for his website and social media outlets.  He wanted photos with a super moody feel which is […]

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