Mama + Me Sessions For Breast Cancer Awareness At Building 177 || Liberty Station - San Diego, CA

September 23, 2019 by Christine Tustin in family, Maternity, newborn, Photography, San Diego, Mama and me

Last year in October I pulled together the 2nd annual Mama + Me Mini Sessions for Breast Cancer awareness. I’ve prayed over this day. I spent countless hours planning, emailing, brainstorming...this vision that sparked back when I had a Mohawk (circa 2015?!) and now looking back on my second annual official Mama + Me Sessions I’m so proud of the direction it’s going. So grateful to have talented and creative minds on board to make this day so special for all you mamas out there. So grateful to the local and small businesses who supported this vision, contributed, and believed in me. 👐🏼

North Park, San Diego, CA | Christina + Neal Neighborhood Hangouts Engagement Session

September 19, 2019 by Christine Tustin in 2019 Wedding, California, Engagement, Photography, San Diego

You want to know how to have fun at your engagement session? Well, do the things you like.

Neal and Christina made the trek down to San Diego to hangout in a neighborhood they really like and visit the spots that they would normally love having dates and hanging out. It was actually kind of hard to decide where we were going to go, because North Park has SO many great options for hanging out, getting drinks, and exploring.

San Diego, CA || Olivewood Gardens Family Session

September 11, 2019 by Christine Tustin in California, family, Photography, San Diego

If you've never been to Olivewood Gardens and Learning center before, you have to go! It's SO cute and they host events for adults and kids, cooking classes, hands on gardening education, and so much more.

Fredon, NJ - Bear Brook Valley || Rick + Agnese Married!

June 06, 2019 by Christine Tustin

You know those types of people in your life that are so incredible sweet, kind, easy-going, and fun to be around that you would just drop anything to go hang out with them? Yeah, Agnese and Rick are pretty much that..so there was no question this wedding was going to be well attended by all of their dearest friends and family and that it was going to be one heck of a time.

Winter Wedding in the Mountains || Phil + Rita married in Julian, CA

January 16, 2019 by Christine Tustin in California, Photography, San Diego, wedding, 2019 Wedding

I loved watching this day unfold. As soon as I got to the venue, Phil and his groomsmen were the first to greet me with big smiles and a warm welcome. Next was Rita who was busy getting her hair done, but gave me the most excited and joyous greeting. Their happiness was contagious and I was planted right in the middle of it all. (Seriously, I love my job).

A Few of Our Favorite Things | A gift giving guide for everyone

November 19, 2018 by Christine Tustin in baby shower, Etsy, gift guide, holiday, Maternity, newborn, Photography, Product Shoot, Travel, wedding

It’s the week of Thanksgiving and you know what that means - major shopping is fast approaching. Whether you are the Black Friday enthusiast, Shop Small supporter, or still figuring out the perfect gift by Christmas Eve, you’ll find something for everyone here. May I present my annual gift giving guide! A list curated of some of my favorite things my family and I have come across, loved, and love to give as gifts. Check it out!

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…

Megan + Matt Married at Green Gables || San Diego, CA

October 22, 2018 by Christine Tustin in 2018 Weddings, California, Fall Wedding, Photography, San Diego, wedding

100 year old school house, the family dog adorned in flowers, and a dance floor full of happy hips - pretty much sums up this epic day start to finish. Though there were some pretty incredible details in between that I can’t leave out. Like the amount of times that someone was lifted up by either the groomsmen, bridesmaids, or bride and groom or Megan having a first look with all three of her brothers and her dad. Though, my favorite detail of the entire day was the ring warming.

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.

Cozy at Home - Allie, Keet, + Wes Anderson | San Diego, CA

September 17, 2018 by Christine Tustin in California, Engagement, family, San Diego

It seems like in-home sessions are hitting a major trend these days and I’m not mad about it one bit. Generally speaking, your home is where you are the most comfortable and yourself. It’s easier to relax and it shows a side of you that sometimes isn’t easy to find in outdoor sessions. There’s character and warmth and so much intentionality behind doing a shoot in your home. (Don’t worry, I know how hard you worked to get that home clean for photo-worthiness).

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.

Retro Vibes + Sunflowers Tribes on the Eastern Shore | Berlin, MD Family Session

August 31, 2018 by Christine Tustin in 2018 Weddings, Travel, wedding, Maternity, family, Fall Wedding, Maryland, Eastern Shore

Man, it is good to be back on the east coast.

I live for these colors and these down-to-earth vibes. Endless amounts of green and bright, popping sunflowers, blue skies, thick white clouds, dark grey storms, pinks, purples, reds, and orange painted sunsets. It's a little slice of nostalgic heaven for me.

The Perfect Send-off | Lindsey + Gunnar married at Lionsgate Event Venue | Bonsall, CA

August 27, 2018 by Christine Tustin in 2018 Weddings, California, San Diego, wedding

The van is ready to go and Lindsey and Gunnar are well on their way up the coast, but let's just take a moment to rewind to this wedding.

Lindsey and Gunnar have been planning this epic journey for some time now and the big send-off finally came.

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…