Avoiding wedding makeup mistakes and choosing the best look for your pictures
After 15+ years in the wedding photography business, I maintain strong opinions on the impacts of wedding makeup. Wedding makeup is an art, involving an in-depth understanding of the bride's desired look as well as her facial features and her best...
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MUST TRY wedding recipe: Sweet Cheeks Baking Co. & San Diego Safari Park
A saccharine adventure to say the least, Stephanie and Samuel recently took the cake for this year's spectacular wedding, thanks to their ultra-fun personalities, desserts by Sweet Cheeks Baking Co., and their majestically daring venue, the Kijamii...
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Wedding photo inspiration: where do you go for it?
Wedding photo inspiration can come from anywhere. Brides-to-be scour the globe, usually via internet, for ideas on the perfect event. And while every bride has her own unique vision of matrimony perfection, millions of examples can be found of how it will...
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Royal Photography Trends: Monochrome Wedding Pictures
The Royal Trend in Wedding Photography. In the aftermath of the biggest TV event this year, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Royal Wedding still has viewers reminiscing over every detail. Of course, one of my favorite elements of their wedding was, you...
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Four Reasons Why Your Family Portait will Look Great in Gaslamp Quarter
One of San Diego’s most famous neighborhoods, Gaslamp Quarter is comprised of historical importance, trendy shops, social hubs, and pure fun. Here are four reasons why you need to learn from the Cruz family, and schedule your family portrait to take place in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter.
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Highlights and Takeaways from the 2018 Wedding Report
Weddingwire, and its infinite wisdom in all things wedding, has collected and released its 2018 wedding statistics. The 2018 Wedding Report is a thorough compilation of couples' every step taken towards their wedding, from finding a ring to popular wedding venue...
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Good team building means better business – just ask Portfolio Hotels & Resorts
Whether you work to live or live to work, ...You depend on others to get the job done. That job requires at least forty or more hours a week of being around each other, overcoming obstacles, and brainstorming together. Team building is already done every...
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Bernardo Winery: a wedding venue as timeless as you two
Where love flourishes, so do grape vines. Mary and Anthony officially tied the knot at one of San Diego's most dazzling hidden gems, Bernardo Winery. Tucked away in inner San Diego, the winery is a local must-book for couples aspiring to a one-of-a-kind...
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Perks to a small wedding
A small wedding can make big impacts. There are endless perks to having a small wedding and reception. Lynn and Steve are still enjoying the benefits of their small wedding, which took place on the top floors of the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. With...
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2018 Couples’ Choice Award Winner – Giving thanks to every client
Weddingwire recently rolled out the 2018 Couples’ Choice Awards results. Brant Bender Photography hit the top of the charts. You’re looking at Weddingwire’s 2018 Couples’ Choice photographer for the San Diego area.
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