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April 2026

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Here’s why first looks actually make your day more special, not less: 1. It takes pressure to perform off of the groom. Have you ever felt pressure to react a certain way when someone gives you a gift? Now imagine that multiplied buy 100+ guests and the most important person in your life on the most important day of your life. It’s a lot. 2. It creates a more authentic moment. Sometimes the pressure can make the reaction moment feel less “real” You might hold back because you feel shy, or react in a way you think is expected, or even freeze because you don’t know what to do. When you’ve already had that moment in private, it lets the aisle moment be more authentic. I promise it’s still so special. There is nothing like walking towards your person on your wedding day. 3. It softens the nerves. There can be a lot of tension and nerves as the anticipation for the ceremony builds. The first look helps you to slow down and connect. It breaks the ice in the best way! 4. It allows for more timeline flexibility. If you’re wanting to prioritize both photos *and* being present, this is huge. You can get your couple portraits, bridal party photos, and even family photos done beforehand. That means after the ceremony, you’re free to actually enjoy your cocktail hour and time with your people. My goal as your wedding photographer isn’t just to capture your day beautifully, it’s to make sure your day doesn’t feel like it revolves around photos. Photo fatigue is real, and we want to avoid that. 5. Gives more intentionality to the moment. When you see each other at the aisle, it’s quick. With a first look, you get time. You can slow down, take each other in, talk, laugh, cry, or even exchange private vows. It becomes whatever you want it to be. At the end of the day, a first look isn’t for everyone. Some couples love the anticipation, and the crowd doesn’t phase them at all. But if any of this resonates with you, I highly recommend a first look! If you’re engaged and in the Southern California /San Diego area, my wedding collections include a complimentary engagement session & help planning your wedding timeline for things just like this 🫶🏻

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Wait until you realize this was their first photo session…after 25 years of marriage! They were high school sweethearts who got married as teenagers and had never had professional photos taken together until now. It was seriously such an honor to capture this chapter for them! May this love find you if it hasn’t yet 🤍

Wait until you realize this was their first photo session…after 25 years of marriage! They were high school sweethearts who got married as teenagers and had never had professional photos taken together until now. It was seriously such an honor to capture this chapter for them! May this love find you if it hasn’t yet 🤍

Wait until you realize this was their first photo session…after 25 years of marriage! They were high school sweethearts who got married as teenagers and had never had professional photos taken together until now. It was seriously such an honor to capture this chapter for them! May this love find you if it hasn’t yet 🤍

Wait until you realize this was their first photo session…after 25 years of marriage! They were high school sweethearts who got married as teenagers and had never had professional photos taken together until now. It was seriously such an honor to capture this chapter for them! May this love find you if it hasn’t yet 🤍

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Wait until you realize this was their first photo session…after 25 years of marriage! They were high school sweethearts who got married as teenagers and had never had professional photos taken together until now. It was seriously such an honor to capture this chapter for them! May this love find you if it hasn’t yet 🤍

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Hot take: the aisle exit is sweeter than the entrance 🤍 Vendor Tags: Venue: @rivergardenweddings Coordinator: @sd_event_planning Photographer: @alainayardphoto Caterer: @barnonebbq Bar: @sd_event_planning DJ: @dancingdjproductions Rentals: @sd_event_planning Hair + Makeup: @the.pretty.parlor Photobooth: @the_one_party Wedding Dress: @winsomebrides

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Storytime you don’t want to miss: When Elana asked if they could bring their dogs along for their session I was absolutely on board! It may have been slightly worrisome when one of them took off into the waves and had no intention of stopping until reaching Catalina Island but honestly, it made for the funniest story and the cutest photos. That is real life and we got to capture it! Shout out to our hero husband of the day who literally went into the ocean in his full jeans to bring his dog back – all with a smile still on his face. Swipe to see the hilarious moments and how proud our dog friend was of himself.

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Storytime you don’t want to miss: When Elana asked if they could bring their dogs along for their session I was absolutely on board! It may have been slightly worrisome when one of them took off into the waves and had no intention of stopping until reaching Catalina Island but honestly, it made for the funniest story and the cutest photos. That is real life and we got to capture it! Shout out to our hero husband of the day who literally went into the ocean in his full jeans to bring his dog back – all with a smile still on his face. Swipe to see the hilarious moments and how proud our dog friend was of himself.

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Storytime you don’t want to miss: When Elana asked if they could bring their dogs along for their session I was absolutely on board! It may have been slightly worrisome when one of them took off into the waves and had no intention of stopping until reaching Catalina Island but honestly, it made for the funniest story and the cutest photos. That is real life and we got to capture it! Shout out to our hero husband of the day who literally went into the ocean in his full jeans to bring his dog back – all with a smile still on his face. Swipe to see the hilarious moments and how proud our dog friend was of himself.

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Storytime you don’t want to miss: When Elana asked if they could bring their dogs along for their session I was absolutely on board! It may have been slightly worrisome when one of them took off into the waves and had no intention of stopping until reaching Catalina Island but honestly, it made for the funniest story and the cutest photos. That is real life and we got to capture it! Shout out to our hero husband of the day who literally went into the ocean in his full jeans to bring his dog back – all with a smile still on his face. Swipe to see the hilarious moments and how proud our dog friend was of himself.

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#sandiegophotographer #sandiegocouplesphotographer #sandiegoweddingphotographer #delmarphotographer #sandiegoengagement San Diego couples photographer, Del Mar couples photographer, San Diego engagement photographer, Del Mar engagement photos, San Diego wedding photographer, couples photoshoot San Diego, engagement session San Diego, beach couples photos San Diego, Del Mar beach engagement session, and Southern California couples photographer Del Mar photo locations, best engagement photo locations San Diego

Storytime you don’t want to miss: When Elana asked if they could bring their dogs along for their session I was absolutely on board! It may have been slightly worrisome when one of them took off into the waves and had no intention of stopping until reaching Catalina Island but honestly, it made for the funniest story and the cutest photos. That is real life and we got to capture it! Shout out to our hero husband of the day who literally went into the ocean in his full jeans to bring his dog back – all with a smile still on his face. Swipe to see the hilarious moments and how proud our dog friend was of himself.

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#sandiegophotographer #sandiegocouplesphotographer #sandiegoweddingphotographer #delmarphotographer #sandiegoengagement San Diego couples photographer, Del Mar couples photographer, San Diego engagement photographer, Del Mar engagement photos, San Diego wedding photographer, couples photoshoot San Diego, engagement session San Diego, beach couples photos San Diego, Del Mar beach engagement session, and Southern California couples photographer Del Mar photo locations, best engagement photo locations San Diego

Storytime you don’t want to miss: When Elana asked if they could bring their dogs along for their session I was absolutely on board! It may have been slightly worrisome when one of them took off into the waves and had no intention of stopping until reaching Catalina Island but honestly, it made for the funniest story and the cutest photos. That is real life and we got to capture it! Shout out to our hero husband of the day who literally went into the ocean in his full jeans to bring his dog back – all with a smile still on his face. Swipe to see the hilarious moments and how proud our dog friend was of himself.

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#sandiegophotographer #sandiegocouplesphotographer #sandiegoweddingphotographer #delmarphotographer #sandiegoengagement San Diego couples photographer, Del Mar couples photographer, San Diego engagement photographer, Del Mar engagement photos, San Diego wedding photographer, couples photoshoot San Diego, engagement session San Diego, beach couples photos San Diego, Del Mar beach engagement session, and Southern California couples photographer Del Mar photo locations, best engagement photo locations San Diego

Storytime you don’t want to miss: When Elana asked if they could bring their dogs along for their session I was absolutely on board! It may have been slightly worrisome when one of them took off into the waves and had no intention of stopping until reaching Catalina Island but honestly, it made for the funniest story and the cutest photos. That is real life and we got to capture it! Shout out to our hero husband of the day who literally went into the ocean in his full jeans to bring his dog back – all with a smile still on his face. Swipe to see the hilarious moments and how proud our dog friend was of himself.

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#sandiegophotographer #sandiegocouplesphotographer #sandiegoweddingphotographer #delmarphotographer #sandiegoengagement San Diego couples photographer, Del Mar couples photographer, San Diego engagement photographer, Del Mar engagement photos, San Diego wedding photographer, couples photoshoot San Diego, engagement session San Diego, beach couples photos San Diego, Del Mar beach engagement session, and Southern California couples photographer Del Mar photo locations, best engagement photo locations San Diego

Storytime you don’t want to miss: When Elana asked if they could bring their dogs along for their session I was absolutely on board! It may have been slightly worrisome when one of them took off into the waves and had no intention of stopping until reaching Catalina Island but honestly, it made for the funniest story and the cutest photos. That is real life and we got to capture it! Shout out to our hero husband of the day who literally went into the ocean in his full jeans to bring his dog back – all with a smile still on his face. Swipe to see the hilarious moments and how proud our dog friend was of himself.

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#sandiegophotographer #sandiegocouplesphotographer #sandiegoweddingphotographer #delmarphotographer #sandiegoengagement San Diego couples photographer, Del Mar couples photographer, San Diego engagement photographer, Del Mar engagement photos, San Diego wedding photographer, couples photoshoot San Diego, engagement session San Diego, beach couples photos San Diego, Del Mar beach engagement session, and Southern California couples photographer Del Mar photo locations, best engagement photo locations San Diego

Storytime you don’t want to miss: When Elana asked if they could bring their dogs along for their session I was absolutely on board! It may have been slightly worrisome when one of them took off into the waves and had no intention of stopping until reaching Catalina Island but honestly, it made for the funniest story and the cutest photos. That is real life and we got to capture it! Shout out to our hero husband of the day who literally went into the ocean in his full jeans to bring his dog back – all with a smile still on his face. Swipe to see the hilarious moments and how proud our dog friend was of himself.

———
#sandiegophotographer #sandiegocouplesphotographer #sandiegoweddingphotographer #delmarphotographer #sandiegoengagement San Diego couples photographer, Del Mar couples photographer, San Diego engagement photographer, Del Mar engagement photos, San Diego wedding photographer, couples photoshoot San Diego, engagement session San Diego, beach couples photos San Diego, Del Mar beach engagement session, and Southern California couples photographer Del Mar photo locations, best engagement photo locations San Diego

Storytime you don’t want to miss: When Elana asked if they could bring their dogs along for their session I was absolutely on board! It may have been slightly worrisome when one of them took off into the waves and had no intention of stopping until reaching Catalina Island but honestly, it made for the funniest story and the cutest photos. That is real life and we got to capture it! Shout out to our hero husband of the day who literally went into the ocean in his full jeans to bring his dog back – all with a smile still on his face. Swipe to see the hilarious moments and how proud our dog friend was of himself.

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#sandiegophotographer #sandiegocouplesphotographer #sandiegoweddingphotographer #delmarphotographer #sandiegoengagement San Diego couples photographer, Del Mar couples photographer, San Diego engagement photographer, Del Mar engagement photos, San Diego wedding photographer, couples photoshoot San Diego, engagement session San Diego, beach couples photos San Diego, Del Mar beach engagement session, and Southern California couples photographer Del Mar photo locations, best engagement photo locations San Diego

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Storytime you don’t want to miss: When Elana asked if they could bring their dogs along for their session I was absolutely on board! It may have been slightly worrisome when one of them took off into the waves and had no intention of stopping until reaching Catalina Island but honestly, it made for the funniest story and the cutest photos. That is real life and we got to capture it! Shout out to our hero husband of the day who literally went into the ocean in his full jeans to bring his dog back – all with a smile still on his face. Swipe to see the hilarious moments and how proud our dog friend was of himself. ——— #sandiegophotographer #sandiegocouplesphotographer #sandiegoweddingphotographer #delmarphotographer #sandiegoengagement San Diego couples photographer, Del Mar couples photographer, San Diego engagement photographer, Del Mar engagement photos, San Diego wedding photographer, couples photoshoot San Diego, engagement session San Diego, beach couples photos San Diego, Del Mar beach engagement session, and Southern California couples photographer Del Mar photo locations, best engagement photo locations San Diego

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