Philip & Michael - Paradise Point, San Diego

Philip & Michael are a match made in heaven. They’re both impeccably well-dressed, fans of a capella music, avid church-goers, and love being just a little bit extra. They gathered their huge community of family, friends and church sponsors for this black-and-white themed wedding on the San Diego beachfront of Paradise Point.

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I shot this wedding with the Sweet Paper Media team, who are a great group of guys. When one camera started to malfunction, my cameras and I saved the day, and I’m glad I did! (PS: This is a good reason to get a second shooter!)

All the photos in this gallery were taken and edited by me, with my eye for documentary coverage, color and light.

here’s the story of philip and michael:

Ellie & Matt - Radical Wedding in Valle de Guadalupe, MX

Ellie & Matt - Radical Wedding in Valle de Guadalupe, MX

Ellie and Matt work tirelessly for social justice and love to champion the works of women of color. For their wedding, they decided to take a break, heading to the magical wine region of Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico and the architectural wonder that is Encuentro Guadalupe...

L & C - DTLA Central Library Wedding Highlights

I shot this wedding with Kim Newmoney, who I adore!!! I’m so glad I got to document this wedding. Like this couple, I’ve been dreaming of having a party at the library since I was a little kid…

Julie & David - Contra Costa Garden Wedding

Julie & David - Contra Costa Garden Wedding

Julie and David are a nerdy cute match made in heaven. They can’t stop smiling and being affectionate with each on an average day, so of course their wedding was no different! There were so many little details that made it a big happy party: the party bus, the puzzle favors, the wedding party that joked and danced nonstop, the huge amount of kids and cousins who kept dancing into the wee hours of the night…