San Diego Wedding and Family Photographer
Each wedding holds its own magic, and it’s been an honor to photograph such incredible couples in unforgettable places.
I have been honored to photograph meaningful moments for over 10 years
Your mom’s hand squeeze, the belly laughs, your grandparents hitting the dance floor, the quiet in-betweens—deserve care, not chaos. From first email to final gallery (for weddings and family sessions alike), I handle the details with clear timelines, flexible plans, and calm, friendly direction so you can be fully present. I’m engaged in the moment—anticipating hugs, wrangling family with a smile, offering simple, natural prompts, and stepping back for true candids. I bring backup gear, a rain plan, and a just-in-case kit, and I collaborate with your vendor team so everything flows. I create a comfortable, inclusive space for every person and personality—extra patience for little ones and grandparents included. Expect beautiful, honest images, a few sneak peeks soon after, and a gallery that feels like home for years to come.
Whether it’s a playful ‘just because’ session, celebrating an anniversary, or capturing the excitement of a proposal or engagement, I’m honored to tell your love story through every chapter
real experiences from real clients
Alaina was my wedding photographer last year, I LOVED working with her and highly recommend her. She made both me and my husband feel very comfortable posing, really listened to the vision I had for the photos, was great with communication and delivered beautiful photos! She sent us a preview right after our wedding so we got a nice peak before the whole gallery was finalized. I would hire her again in a heartbeat!
-Mariana Rosa
I am so grateful we found Alaina! Best. Investment. Ever. She hit the perfect balance of creating space for epic wedding portraits and also not making the day revolve around pictures. I was able to soak everything in and know that she was doing her thing. And the gallery instantly made me cry! I cannot recommend her enough!!
-Sarah Lopez
Alaina is an incredibly gifted photographer! The use of light and dreamy colors in her photographs and capturing the most beautiful parts of life and people are a few things that make her stand out. Plus, she is just the sweetest and makes you feel so comfortable while taking your photos. Everything is done so beautifully and professionally!
-Alissa Kalczuk
Whether it’s a playful ‘just because’ session, celebrating an anniversary, or capturing the excitement of a proposal or engagement, I’m honored to tell your love story through every chapter
Whether it’s a playful ‘just because’ session, celebrating an anniversary, or capturing the excitement of a proposal or engagement, I’m honored to tell your love story through every chapter
From weddings to couples to families, I approach every session like a story unfolding. My work leans on movement and natural interaction so your images feel alive — full of laughter, quiet moments, and the little details you’ll want to hold onto. Whether it’s the energy of your wedding day or the everyday love between you and your people, I’m there to document it in a way that feels honest and true to you.
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