jessica + jennifer | a lovely sister shoot | san diego portrait photography

Jessica is a former bride of mine from 2009! Just in time for Mother’s Day we got together to do some amazing images with her sister….twins by the way (I’m sure you noticed!). Paula from Rae Florae was gracious and brought us 2 beautiful bouquets to include in our shoot. They were a perfect addition to our field of flowers and golden sunlight!

Hair + Makeup by: Debbie Perez

amber + chris | hornblower yacht | san diego wedding photography

Amber + Chris were married on the San Diego bay aboard the Hornblower Yacht “High Spirits”. Just as the name says, everyone was in high spirits and had an amazing time witnessing their love for each other…and of course boogy-ing to some great dance music! After asking Chris how they met, he sent me this beautiful paragraph about their story:

“Amber and I met in Medical school in passing. I was always amazed at how impressive of a person she was. She was smart, outgoing, athletic, and of course beautiful. For about the next 5-6 years, every time i heard her name, my heart would flutter a bit. Finally, she relocated to the same hospital I was working in. I was scared to ask her out, finally did, and YEAH she said ok. I pursued and she withdrew. I continued to pursue and she withdrew. I pursued and finally she agreed to continue our relationship. We are so alike in so many ways. She is the most honest woman with this highest character I have ever known. She is amazing in every way. When she said yes to my proposal, it was the most wonderful moment.”

I love it!

Details:

Ceremony / Reception – Hornblower Yachts

DJ – Disc Go Round DJ

Cake – Twiggs Baleru

2nd Photographers – Bob Lajes and Brent Clifford

meghan + nate | italian retro love session | san diego wedding photography

One of my favorite things to do is to stylize a shoot and see it come to life. Meghan + Nate were excited about the ideas I had for their love session and showed up dressed to the hilt! They brought props, including a few pairs of super cute shoes for Meghan! Everything came together beautifully with colors, lighting, and a great day in Little Italy…followed by some awesome italian food!

[…] booked me for their wedding. Over the ensuing months of planning we got together to shoot their engagement session in Little Italy and got to know each other even more. This was one of my favorite shoots of the […]

Melissa Mullen - - 2:04 pm

Shannon ~ this session is fantastic! Great concept, beautifully executed and just over all fun! Great job! This couple will have such fun memories looking back at this time in their lives.

Bob Greenstone - - 12:38 am

These pictures are treasures! May all of your days together be as happy as this one. – Bob

bonnie + marty | coronado cays yacht club | san diego wedding photography

Bonnie + Marty were married at the Coronado Cays Yacht Club in a seaside ceremony. We were so lucky with all the beautiful spring blooms…and a borrowed bike thanks to a young kid at the park down the street! Their wedding party was also a fun group! Dave Patrone crooned while everyone danced the night away…

Details

Coordinator: Renee Hirsh

Cer / Rec Site: Coronado Cays Yacht Club

Cake: Sweet Cheeks Baking Co.

Music: David Patrone + DJ Manny Otero

Flowers: Rae Florae

A few images of me working were snapped by my second shooter Bradley Lamont!!

lisa - - 10:31 am

OMG Shannon….I have never seen more beautiful photographs taken at the Coronado Cays Yacht Club. You are a.m.a.z.i.n.g.l.y. talented!!!!!!!!

Christine Taylor - - 8:44 am

Beautiful couple…beautiful photos!

Melissa Mullen - - 2:05 pm

I’m being selfish here but I love seeing YOU on your blog!! 🙂 Your hair looks fabulous!! <3

Paula Rae - - 5:11 pm

Beautiful shots of Bonnie & Marty!!! What a gorgeous day! Nice work Shannon 🙂

the carre’ family | Part 2 | san diego portrait photography

So my eldest niece came to visit last weekend from northern Cali and we had so much fun taking pics with Dad (my bro!) and his other girls. I had previously done photos of my other nieces, so we got them all dressed up again and did part 2! Here’s a few of my favorites…

Fun with a wide angles lens….!

I just love all their expressions in this one….

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