Modern Rooftop Wedding with a Splash || M + J Married at Kimpton Palomar Hotel

November 07, 2018 by Christine Tustin in 2018 Weddings, California, Fall Wedding, Photography, San Diego, wedding

Fast forward to these two getting married. I knew from the day that I met Michael and Jennifer that this was going to be one of my favorite weddings to shoot. I loved how they envisioned their wedding from the start. Modern and minimalistic details. Using all greenery + plants instead of flowers. A gorgeous hotel with a unique detail of doing a ceremony around a pool. (The pool which later became the second dance floor.) A special duo mother-son and father-daughter dance and instead of a cake cutting they opted for a donut feeding and a special toast with a beer they brought back with them from their travels…

Cozy Seaside Engagement Session || Megan and Matt - Del Mar, CA

September 20, 2018 by Christine Tustin in 2018 Weddings, California, Engagement, Fall Wedding, San Diego, wedding, Del Mar

My favorite sessions are the ones that I feel like I’m just hanging out with two good friends. Matt and Megan have that presence about them. Two incredible people down for a good time and making you feel part-of-the-group. We spent this little endeavor laughing, talking (mostly about) tv shows - SYTYCD and World of Dance fans over here, and I got to know them on a whole new level. This sweet little evening session brought me to know that I love them (not that I doubted I would) and their relationship.

Crazy in Love at Sunset Cliffs | Mariana + Chris San Diego Elopement

September 03, 2018 by Christine Tustin in 2018 Weddings, California, Engagement, Ocean Beach, Photography, San Diego, Sunset Cliffs, wedding, Elopement, Intimate Wedding

Everyone loves a good Beyonce shout out, am I right?! I've been all about using Beyonce song titles as my punch lines lately. These two would be the screaming definition of crazy in love if I've ever seen one. Their connection was undeniably electrifying. I've never seen two humans so magnetized to one another in my life and it had me smiling ear to ear when I walked away after our time together.

Where the Mustangs Roam Freely || Jess and Lundy Married! || Mono Lake, CA

July 24, 2018 by Christine Tustin in 2018 Weddings, California, Mammoth, wedding, Yosemite, Eastern Sierras, Sierra Nevada Mountains, Mono Lake

Driving through the tall pine trees in the earliest light of the day, the soft light before the sun comes up, is a drive I could do over and over again forever. The road was all mine and the brisk 57 degrees outside was equally as energizing as my cup of coffee. As I passed Mono Lake, the sun started to find its way over the horizon to face me dead on once I got to RT 167. I drove down this long stretch of road for miles until I saw Lundy, his best friend Trent, and a truck and horse trailer pulled over on the side of the road. There we started our little off-roading trek into the meadow.

Jesse + Brittany Married at Ethereal Open Air Resort | San Diego, CA

July 02, 2018 by Christine Tustin in 2018 Weddings, California, Engagement, Photography, San Diego, wedding

A whimsical venue that makes you feel like you’re tucked away in some remote location, an epic dance party with cats, horses, and bucks (you’ll see what I mean), and one incredible duo coming together as husband and wife. This long awaited wedding came and went and here’s what we have to show for it…

Sarah + Alex || Boutique Wedding by the Beach || Tower 23, Pacific Beach, CA

June 19, 2018 by Christine Tustin in 2018 Weddings, California, Pacific Beach, Photography, San Diego, wedding

A sixty-year-old heirloom gown, a contemporary boutique hotel on the water, and two families that travelled far and wide to become one big family. Check out Sarah and Alex, the “happy hearts,” and their beautiful, intimate wedding in Pacific Beach.

Gunsley in Transit - Van Life | Mt. Laguna + Kwaaymii Point Engagement

May 30, 2018 by Christine Tustin in 2018 Weddings, Engagement, San Diego, wedding

These two soon-to-be newlyweds + explorers had a dream to turn a van into a homey spot where they can rest their heads and travel the world. So, that's what they did. Why not, right? See more of this fun adventure engagement session caravanning around Mt. Laguna, CA.

John + Tami Married on a Jetty || Santa Barbara, CA

May 27, 2018 by Christine Tustin in 2018 Weddings, Engagement, wedding, Santa Barbara

The day started slow and mellow with low-sitting clouds hovering over Santa Barbara.

The hotel was quietly humming with guests checking in. When I got to the room where Tami and the girls were getting ready, make up was well underway and hairspray lingered in the air. Tami had just started getting ready, but she already had a stunning bride glow about her. The day progressed so easily and before we knew it Tami was getting into her gown and heading to see John for the first look.

Jess + Lundy Off the Grid Farm Engagement || Lee Vining, CA

March 22, 2018 by Christine Tustin in wedding, 2018 Weddings, Mammoth, Adventure

Tucked away just east of the Sierra Nevada Mountains is this adorable little off-the-grid farm fully equipped with goats, chickens, horses, dogs, a couple of calves, a cat named Tango, and two lovebirds named Jess and Lundy (corny I know, but HAD TO).