Results tagged “San Diego Wedding Photography” from MNP Blog

September 23, 2009

Sunday I shot Patti and Ji's intimate rooftop wedding at the amazing L'Auberge Del Mar. They're from Maryland so this was a destination wedding for them. About 40 of their closest friends and family made the trek with them. I think if I were doing it all over again I'd have something about that size. It was perfect. The day was coordinated by one of my new favorite people, Merilee Hennings, of Ever After Events. Merilee and her assistant, Alesha, were so helpful and wonderful to work with and made the day go so smoothly!

A couple details from the super swank L'Auberge.

I love how on your wedding day people do things for you that they never would otherwise... like putting on your suspenders, shoes, jewelery. :)

I LOVE the lobby at L'Auberge!

The ceremony site was so incredible... maybe the best lighting I've ever had during a ceremony.

Seriously. Look at these images under the chuppah. I need to bring that thing everywhere. Its like a softbox.

After the ceremony we headed down to a park for some images and then down to the beach. You can't come all the way to California for your wedding and not hit the beach for a little bit!

A few reception details.

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[September 23, 2009] kristin @ The Treasured Petal said:

You are the king of capturing all the details! I can't WAIT to work with you this Saturday at Kelsey's wedding. It's going to be unreal!

[September 24, 2009] Jane Hasty said:

WOW! Wish I knew you when I got married! Love the detail work!

[September 24, 2009] Araxi said:

So beautiful and so elegant! I can definitely see why you would want to take the chuppah everywhere!

[September 24, 2009] Bill Blakey said:

Great shots. Looks like it was fantastic day. Great to talk with you the other day.

[September 24, 2009] Larry said:

Awesome work! I love the lighting...perfect!

[September 24, 2009] Ian Andrew said:

Wow! These are great shots! I love the details. Nice works!

[September 24, 2009] Jeff Norwood said:

So what is the difference between a...nevermind.

[September 24, 2009] merilee said:

Michael- You did such an incredible job shooting this wedding! Thank you for showing off all that we did! I can't wait to work with you again!

[September 24, 2009] andrea blair said:

what beautiful imagery to go along with a beautiful day!!

[September 25, 2009] Ji said:

Awesome pics Michael! I especially appreciate the "touch-up" on my skin and the detail shots. LOVE the grand entrance (walking up stairs) shot. Can't wait for the rest.

[September 25, 2009] Brian Fletcher said:

Great stuff as always, Michael. Absolutely phenomenal stuff!

[September 27, 2009] Patti said:

I love the pictures. You are amazing, Michael!

[September 29, 2009] Amy Russell said:

Absolutely exquisite work, Michael.

[September 29, 2009] Clark Lara II said:

Great shots, what a cute couple!

[October 1, 2009] JEAN OLUMBA said:

I REALLY LOVE THESE PICTURES....... THE TRUE MOMENT WERE CAPTURED FOREVER. MAY THIS LOVELY COUPLE LAST FOREVER.

[October 1, 2009] Alissa Ferullo said:

Wow, these are stunning! I got to meet you from a distance at Jessica's workshop, but never actually introduced myself unfortunately; I have pictures of you though! lol. Anyway, just wanted to say that I LOVE LOVE LOVE your work - you are insanely talented!!!

[October 2, 2009] Cathy and David Photographers said:

This post proves why you're still one of my top ten fav photographers. :)

[October 12, 2009] ajira said:

Superb work! The wedding looks delightful and your images are even more so. I adore the shot with the bride's veil floating around her... so lively and dreamy! The one of the bride and groom heading down to the beach together is wonderful as well... so full of promise. Well done mate, well done!

[October 13, 2009] Adam Sitcoscy said:

This is beautiful! Funny, I just shot a wedding here a little while ago.

[October 16, 2009] Kyle Richter said:

Love all the details shoots!! Great work!!

[October 19, 2009] todd pellowe said:

ballin' details. love the guy's flower.

[October 20, 2009] KARL Bratby said:

Awesome you have such greta details in the US.

[October 22, 2009] Sherry said:

Wow!! Gorgeous photos. You're right, the lighting for the ceremony is PERFECT!!! (And I love the beach shots!)

[October 23, 2009] J.Vallecorsa said:

I'm such a sucker for the detail shots, and you captured them perfectly! I love the sequence of them both getting ready. Very nice job!

[October 25, 2009] Irene Frankhouse said:

Wow!! Really stunning work!

[October 28, 2009] Jory Cordy said:

DUDE!!! That shoe shot is siick. If you had to choose a pair of Zuriick shoes which ones would you pick?

[November 1, 2009] Maximilian Motel said:

Beautiful pictures. Especially the detail shots are killer! xD

[November 7, 2009] ProImage Weddings said:

Very classy, sharp, beautiful work!

[January 12, 2010] Jerry- Chicago Wedding Photographer said:

Great collage at the end!

[February 3, 2010] Robert J. Trenske said:

What an amazing venue and the details are really out of this world gorgeous!

San Diego Wedding Photography

June 16, 2009

A few weeks ago I shot Michelle and Mark's wedding in Oceanside. The were married on the roof of an incredible private residence on the water there. Bethany at Splendid Sentiments did and incredible job on the florals and put together an amazing bouquet and maybe my favorite boutonniere I've ever seen.

Here are a few of my favorites from their wedding.

I don't get to shoot the groom getting ready very often but because they were getting ready in the same home I got to sneak over for a few minutes. Love these images.

Now for the bride.

Sweet rooftop ceremony:

A little photobooth action during cocktail hour:

The girls were a little nervous getting up on the rocks but once they were up there they were ready to party, haha.

And here's the boutonniere and bouquet I was talking about:

Then it was time for a few portraits of the couple... my favorite part of the day.

I love this moment at the end of the first dance when the wedding party joined in!

Here's Michelle and Mark with one of my favorite couples from a few years ago, Melissa and Chester!

I love when the sparklers are brought out!