Rancho Bernardo Inn showcased Brant Bender Photography

bbender — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 02:36:11 +0000

I was recently honored with back to back posts showcasing my work at the Rancho Bernardo Inn on the RB Inn Weddings blog. If you have been following my work you may have noticed a theme of me always having a good experience there. They have put together a great team and the resort is beautiful; they make it easy for a bride and groom to have an amazing affair. Here are links to the articles,

Vendor Showcase: Brant Bender Photography

Kerri & Jeff – Rancho Bernardo Inn Wedding

Thanks Rancho Bernardo Inn – I look forward to our next event!!

Ross Rizzo and The Rancho Bernardo Winery

bbender — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:48:23 +0000

I was honored when asked to photograph the Director and Winemaker of the Bernardo Winery, Ross Rizzo Jr. I’ve know Ross for a number of years now because I have the best office location in town, I think anyway, at the winery. If you’ve never been out to see the place you need to. Between the village shops, Cafe Merlot Restaurant, and of course the tasting room, it’s difficult to get work done at times.

And now things are only going to get better – the winery is making some big upgrades this spring. They are currently being featured in the Pomerado News (click for article).

I started my career working for the Pomerado News Group and it’s fun to see my work featured in the paper again (check out the photo credit in the article). And many congrats to my friends at the winery – it’s terrific to see them grow and succeed!!

Abeyta Family

bbender — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 02:28:33 +0000

Over the years many of my wedding clients have begun families and it was a natural progression to add family portraiture to my business. It continues to be such a pleasure to share in their lives and see their families grow. And has given me an excuse to meet all sorts of great families, like the Abeyta’s. We held this photo shoot at Hotel Del Coronado.

Courtney & Brent Wedding

bbender — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 03:03:25 +0000

Like so many of my clients, I have known Courtney & Brent a long time… which made it extra special to watch them get married! Their wedding was at La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla and coordinated by Joanna Falb from Unforgettable Event.

Sheridan & Brent Engagement

bbender — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 03:04:56 +0000

I love having fun and Sheridan & Brent were game for my antics at Belmont Park! Their wedding was the the Bahia Resort Hotel.

Cathleen & Tam Wedding

bbender — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 04:28:27 +0000

The Immaculata Parish and University of San Diego campus always offer a fantastic canvas for wedding images. Cathleen and Tam’s wedding was no exception. What a great day they had… and many since!

Kimberlee & Brian Engagement

bbender — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 01:59:42 +0000

Kimberlee and Brian hosted a very sophisticated wedding last summer at The Crossings at Carlsbad. Just before, we captured some striking and elegantly simple images at La Jolla Cove.

Tiffany & Seth Engagement

bbender — Fri, 27 May 2011 01:23:19 +0000

Another fun day and another fantastic couple!!

Amy & Michael Engagement

bbender — Fri, 20 May 2011 19:49:45 +0000

Amy & Michael live near the water and wanted to capture some of the “beach town” essence for their engagement shoot. We had a lot of fun finding locations in and around Ocean Beach. They were married at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina on Harbor Island.

Nicole & Mark Engagement

bbender — Sun, 15 May 2011 19:06:30 +0000

Nicole and Mark were great sports and didn’t mind getting a little wet in the spirit of memory making! La Jolla Cove has such great features, I love going there.