When a fellow wedding photographer reached out to hire me as her San Diego courthouse wedding photographer, I honestly thought I was being scammed at first!
Alaina is a talented wedding photographer who regularly shoots at sought after venues, so when she messaged me about capturing her courthouse wedding at the San Diego County Administration Building, I was shocked and incredibly honored. Out of all the San Diego courthouse wedding photographers, she chose me. And yes, she was 100% for rea and not a scam ha!
From the moment I met Alaina and her now-husband Alejandro, it was clear this would be a joyful, love-filled day. They were sweet, fun, and had such an easy, genuine connection. Alaina wanted to highlight the playful, silly side of their relationship, and bring out the teddy bear energy in Alejandro — which made for such heartfelt and laughter-filled photos.
She had just one photo request: a wide shot in front of the iconic County Administration Building, where the ceremony for elopements and courthouse weddings in downtown San Diego are held. I told her: Girl, I gotchu.
Capturing San Diego courthouse weddings like Alaina and Alejandro’s reminds me why I love what I do. There's something so intimate and meaningful about these smaller wedding days, especially when they’re filled with so much love, laughter, and trust.
Alaina and Alejandro, thank you for trusting me with your story. Being chosen by another photographer to document their courthouse elopement in San Diego was a true honor. ¡Un gran abrazo para los dos!
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