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Hi, I’m Alaina

Wedding Photographer, Miracle Mom, and all-around sentimental sap. I’m passionate about making you feel comfortable in front of my camera so that I can capture the authentic version of you — one that is bursting with life and love.

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A little sneak peek from Elianna & Michael’s Saturday wedding. I’m completely obsessed with these bridals—truly in a chokehold 😩 @rivergardenweddings never disappoints, every inch of this venue is so thoughtful and made for magic. Feeling so thankful to have captured their day 🫶🏻 More to come!

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Wedding Planner: @sd_event_planning
Wedding Dress: @winsomebrides

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A little sneak peek from Elianna & Michael’s Saturday wedding. I’m completely obsessed with these bridals—truly in a chokehold 😩 @rivergardenweddings never disappoints, every inch of this venue is so thoughtful and made for magic. Feeling so thankful to have captured their day 🫶🏻 More to come!

Photography: @alainayardphoto
Venue: @rivergardenweddings
Wedding Planner: @sd_event_planning
Wedding Dress: @winsomebrides

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A little sneak peek from Elianna & Michael’s Saturday wedding. I’m completely obsessed with these bridals—truly in a chokehold 😩 @rivergardenweddings never disappoints, every inch of this venue is so thoughtful and made for magic. Feeling so thankful to have captured their day 🫶🏻 More to come!

Photography: @alainayardphoto
Venue: @rivergardenweddings
Wedding Planner: @sd_event_planning
Wedding Dress: @winsomebrides

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Bridal portraits Wedding bridal Romantic wedding photos Timeless wedding photography documentary wedding photographer San Diego wedding vista river garden wedding venue

A little sneak peek from Elianna & Michael’s Saturday wedding. I’m completely obsessed with these bridals—truly in a chokehold 😩 @rivergardenweddings never disappoints, every inch of this venue is so thoughtful and made for magic. Feeling so thankful to have captured their day 🫶🏻 More to come!

Photography: @alainayardphoto
Venue: @rivergardenweddings
Wedding Planner: @sd_event_planning
Wedding Dress: @winsomebrides

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A little sneak peek from Elianna & Michael’s Saturday wedding. I’m completely obsessed with these bridals—truly in a chokehold 😩 @rivergardenweddings never disappoints, every inch of this venue is so thoughtful and made for magic. Feeling so thankful to have captured their day 🫶🏻 More to come!

Photography: @alainayardphoto
Venue: @rivergardenweddings
Wedding Planner: @sd_event_planning
Wedding Dress: @winsomebrides

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A little sneak peek from Elianna & Michael’s Saturday wedding. I’m completely obsessed with these bridals—truly in a chokehold 😩 @rivergardenweddings never disappoints, every inch of this venue is so thoughtful and made for magic. Feeling so thankful to have captured their day 🫶🏻 More to come!

Photography: @alainayardphoto
Venue: @rivergardenweddings
Wedding Planner: @sd_event_planning
Wedding Dress: @winsomebrides

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A little sneak peek from Elianna & Michael’s Saturday wedding. I’m completely obsessed with these bridals—truly in a chokehold 😩 @rivergardenweddings never disappoints, every inch of this venue is so thoughtful and made for magic. Feeling so thankful to have captured their day 🫶🏻 More to come! Photography: @alainayardphoto Venue: @rivergardenweddings Wedding Planner: @sd_event_planning Wedding Dress: @winsomebrides — SEO Bridal portraits Wedding bridal Romantic wedding photos Timeless wedding photography documentary wedding photographer San Diego wedding vista river garden wedding venue

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This year was seriously so special 🥺 thank you for letting me into your most treasured memories! My books are officially full & closed until the Spring. So if you’re looking for those sweet spring sessions in the wildflowers or are having a wedding after March 2026 — I’m your gal 🫶🏻 Inquire via my website and we’ll get your spot reserved!

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This year was seriously so special 🥺 thank you for letting me into your most treasured memories! My books are officially full & closed until the Spring. So if you’re looking for those sweet spring sessions in the wildflowers or are having a wedding after March 2026 — I’m your gal 🫶🏻 Inquire via my website and we’ll get your spot reserved!

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If your photographer has told you to stick to wearing neutral tones and avoid bright colors, this is exactly why! The highly pigmented & reflective colors cast weird shades on to your skin and while it’s possible to edit & correct, it’s going to look so much nicer when captured correctly in-camera. This can also apply to locations! If you pick a super lush green park with lots of green trees overhead and no clear sky, those skin tones are going to be green unless you have a photographer that can anticipate & plan for that. I promise there is a reason behind our suggestions! We’re not just sad beige photographers (mostly) 😂 —— San Diego wedding photographer - engagement family photo session - what to wear - outfit advice #sandiegoweddingphotographer #sandiegoweddings #sdphotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer

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When your family and maternity shoot turns out like this 🤩 — San Diego Encinitas family photographer maternity photoshoot session beach north county cinematic documentary nostalgic

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When I’m not shooting and editing, I’m daydreaming about buying the Sony 28-70 F2 🫠

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When I’m not shooting and editing, I’m daydreaming about buying the Sony 28-70 F2 🫠

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