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Laguna Beach Portraits • Baby Isla

Hello Friends! I wanted to share some images of the adorable Baby Isla!  I got to take pictures of her in Laguna Beach for her first birthday. She is such a cutie and posed like she’s been modeling for years! haha!  Enjoy!

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Pala Mesa Resort Wedding • Gina & Chad

Hello friends!  I’m  back with another gorgeous wedding to share with you all! Gina and Chad’s wedding was on a beautiful sunny Southern California day.  She looked stunning and he looked quite dapper.  Both of them absolutely beaming with excitement and anxiously waiting to say, “I do.”.  The Pala Mesa Resort in Fallbrook provided a picture perfect […]

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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.  I became obsessed with photographing anything and anyone willing to get in front of my lens.  Still lifes, landscapes, pets, people.  People.  What started out as a passion for photography quickly turned into a passion for people and the love they share.  I can't put words to the feeling of capturing fleeting moments, celebratory tears, warm embraces,  or loving glances.  What I can say is how incredibly fulfilling photographing weddings all over the west coast for the past twelve  years has been.  I'm thrilled to have you here and can't wait to work with you!   

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Old Town Temecula Engagement Photos • Amy & James

Hello Friends! Last week, I shot the engagement session of the lovely Amy and James! They are such a sweet couple and were complete naturals in front of the camera! I absolutely love the way Amy tells their love story.

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Lamb’s Fellowship Wildomar Wedding • Alexa & Eric

Hello Friends! Last week, I shot Alexa and Eric’s beautiful wedding in Wildomar. We were greeted by a winter breeze, cloudy skies and a beautiful valley backdrop. What a perfect day for such an amazing couple.  Take a look at my first wedding of 2015!

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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.  I became obsessed with photographing anything and anyone willing to get in front of my lens.  Still lifes, landscapes, pets, people.  People.  What started out as a passion for photography quickly turned into a passion for people and the love they share.  I can't put words to the feeling of capturing fleeting moments, celebratory tears, warm embraces,  or loving glances.  What I can say is how incredibly fulfilling photographing weddings all over the west coast for the past twelve  years has been.  I'm thrilled to have you here and can't wait to work with you!   

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Balboa Park Engagement Photos • Gina & Chad

Hello Friends!  Wow.  I have been blessed so much lately with a ton of work.  I am so thankful and SO excited to share more with you! This past weekend Niki and I got to hang out with Gina and Chad.  They are such a fun couple and probably two of the nicest people you’ll […]

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