Marie Monforte

I was thrilled when Sarah and Rob decided to take their engagement photos in the beautiful Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. This desert location was such an interesting shift from where I usually get to shoot, and I love it! Those rugged mountains, the prickly cactus, and the bright blue desert sky all lit up with that romantic golden sunlight […]

Can Ramona Grasslands be considered “romantic”? After this engagement session, I can answer without a doubt! A completely gorgeous and romantic setting for any kind of couple shoot. When I first met Ngoc and Tan over coffee (well, in my case, tea) last year I was immediately struck by how in-tune with each other they […]

When Laurel + Bobby told me over coffee they were getting married at Circle Oak Ranch in Fallbrook I screamed …a little (on the inside of course – they hadn’t even booked me yet – needed to keep my composure). But seriously folks, Circle Oak Ranch is a hidden gem amongst San Diego’s most picturesque wedding venues! The giant […]

The wedding you envision when someone thinks of “Hotel California.” That gorgeous Spanish old-world hacienda charm. Just a stunning wedding and a fantastic couple. College Sweethearts Kyleigh + Adam knew they found the perfect venue when they found this gem. Once they toured Orange County’s Fullerton’s Villa del Sol it was done deal. Who would not […]

Lexie and Jake envisioned a charming garden soiree for their picture-perfect wedding day, and they found everything they wanted at Green Gables Wedding Estate. Although Lexie and Jake already exchanged vows in a civil union, military life prevented them from having the big wedding of their dreams – until now. I first hung out with […]

I used to think Fall was my favorite season – and it’s still up there (give me all the pumpkin spice!) – but I have really grown to appreciate San Diego in the Spring. And especially when a wet winter gives way to super bloom wildflowers in all our local nature preserves! To be honest, […]