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Study #17-001: Epic Web

Study #17-001: Epic Web

Sometimes we can look at the same spot for years and not see what has been there the whole time. Then ….

Study #16-01: A Beauty Unnoticed

Study #16-01: A Beauty Unnoticed

I walk a lot, and occasionally I’ll find a thing of beauty that I would otherwise have missed. What a bold little fellow here. Before I realized, I was lying on the ground with my lens all up in his space.

Real La Jolla Wedding: Mike and Melissa

Real La Jolla Wedding: Mike and Melissa

You couldn’t ask for much better than a beautiful day, a light breeze and a beautiful location atop a sea bluff overlooking our Pacific. It was the perfect backdrop for Melissa and Mike on their wedding day. Ceremony and reception were held at the Martin Johnson house at UCSD. It was a great day and…

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Mike and Melissa Engaged

Mike and Melissa Engaged

It is such a pleasure to know Mike and Melissa. I am so honored to be the one to record their love in pictures. There is a magic feeling at the Batiquitos Lagoon in Carlsbad around sunset and we got to take full advantage. life is sweet    

Seresa and Brandon Married

Seresa and Brandon Married

Seresa and Brandon are so sweet. What a beautiful couple. We didn’t do an engagement session together but I felt like we had been friends for a long time.  It was a great day at Sycuan Resort. I remember Seresa’s father and how emotional and touching the moment was when he walked her down the isle….

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Julia and Nick: Married in Fallbrook

Julia and Nick: Married in Fallbrook

Another from the archives: Julia and Nick are incredibly fantastic people. As you can see Julia is just a stunning bride. You can definitely see it in Nick’s face that she caught his attention. Pala Mesa Resort is a great venue. One of my top 10 in San Diego for sure. I love outdoor tents…

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Jaya and Frank: Married in Del MAR

Jaya and Frank: Married in Del MAR

From the Archives: A beautiful private residence Indian style wedding in Del Mar. Jaya and Frank a pure joy to work with. Jaya was stunning in her wedding sari. There were so many awesome moments I felt truly blessed to be there.

Faces: Series 1

They are everywhere… and we look at thousands a year and barley notice but a few. They are called faces and we all have one. In this series I wanted to focus on some “fresh” faces. And when you study them notice the “one who is there and is not silent”. Especially these little ones….

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Family Portrait Session: Matt, Beth and Emmett

Family Portrait Session: Matt, Beth and Emmett

  From this…   To this….   It started out with the words “I Do” and now it’s all about family. I am so blessed to know Beth and Matt and I am honored that after the wedding day they still choose Cool Cake Photography as their family photographer. My new friend is Emmett and…

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1st Day O School… Again!

1st Day O School… Again!

Every year wake my boys up early to take some photos of them on the first day of school…It’s not a very popular idea with them. But eventually they warm around to the idea and I always get them to reveal their personalities. Check out the rest of the images on Cool Cake’s Facebook Page…

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  • Study #17-001: Epic Web
  • Study #16-01: A Beauty Unnoticed
  • Real La Jolla Wedding: Mike and Melissa
  • Mike and Melissa Engaged
  • Seresa and Brandon Married

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