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Sarah + Alex || Boutique Wedding by the Beach || Tower 23, Pacific Beach, CA

June 19, 2018 by Christine Tustin in 2018 Weddings, California, Pacific Beach, Photography, San Diego, wedding

A sixty-year-old heirloom gown, a contemporary boutique hotel on the water, and two families that travelled far and wide to become one big family. Check out Sarah and Alex, the “happy hearts,” and their beautiful, intimate wedding in Pacific Beach.

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June 19, 2018 /Christine Tustin
Wedding, Wedding Photography, 2018 wedding, pacific beach, san diego, San Diego, Bride, Groom, Boutique Hotel, Tower23
2018 Weddings, California, Pacific Beach, Photography, San Diego, wedding
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Intimate Yosemite Wedding || Rusty + Narcissus Married

June 12, 2018 by Christine Tustin in 2018 Weddings, Adventure, Engagement, San Diego, wedding, Yosemite, California, Photography

From North Carolina to the west coast of California and into Yosemite National Park. These two had their intimate wedding in one of the most breath-taking places in the US.

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June 12, 2018 /Christine Tustin
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2018 Weddings, Adventure, Engagement, San Diego, wedding, Yosemite, California, Photography
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Gunsley in Transit - Van Life | Mt. Laguna + Kwaaymii Point Engagement

May 30, 2018 by Christine Tustin in 2018 Weddings, Engagement, San Diego, wedding

These two soon-to-be newlyweds + explorers had a dream to turn a van into a homey spot where they can rest their heads and travel the world. So, that's what they did. Why not, right? See more of this fun adventure engagement session caravanning around Mt. Laguna, CA.

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May 30, 2018 /Christine Tustin
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John + Tami Married on a Jetty || Santa Barbara, CA

May 27, 2018 by Christine Tustin in 2018 Weddings, Engagement, wedding, Santa Barbara

The day started slow and mellow with low-sitting clouds hovering over Santa Barbara. 

The hotel was quietly humming with guests  checking in. When I got to the room where Tami and the girls were getting ready, make up was well underway and hairspray lingered in the air. Tami had just started getting ready, but she already had a stunning bride glow about her. The day progressed so easily and before we knew it Tami was getting into her gown and heading to see John for the first look.

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May 27, 2018 /Christine Tustin
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Baby Fages Brewing Co - A Maternity Session | Balboa Park, San Diego, CA

May 15, 2018 by Christine Tustin in family, Maternity, newborn, San Diego

When you find out your friends are having a baby what is your automatic reaction? 

Are you the drop everything and do a happy dance type with zero chill? Are you the type who quietly drops their jaw in shock and patiently waits for more details?

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May 15, 2018 /Christine Tustin
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Mountain Memories + Family Sessions | Mammoth Mountain, CA

May 04, 2018 by Christine Tustin in Mammoth, Travel, family

Yeah, new places and cities and countries are cool, but my heart soars when I get quality time with my favorite people. I would rather take 1,000 trips to the same city with my dearest friends than visit countless different cities alone. 

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May 04, 2018 /Christine Tustin
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Jess + Lundy Off the Grid Farm Engagement || Lee Vining, CA

March 22, 2018 by Christine Tustin in wedding, 2018 Weddings, Mammoth, Adventure

Tucked away just east of the Sierra Nevada Mountains is this adorable little off-the-grid farm fully equipped with goats, chickens, horses, dogs, a couple of calves, a cat named Tango, and two lovebirds named Jess and Lundy (corny I know, but HAD TO).

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March 22, 2018 /Christine Tustin
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Tami + John Roaming Sunset Cliffs and Ocean Beach | Engagement Session

February 09, 2018 by Christine Tustin in 2018 Weddings, Engagement, San Diego, Ocean Beach, Sunset Cliffs, wedding

You know when you meet someone whether in person, email, social media, phone call, and you can tell pretty quickly if you will get a long with them well? Tami was like that for me. Maybe she's like that for a lot of people, I can definitely see that because she's so stinking sweet and likable. How can you not just want to pursue a conversation with her? 

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February 09, 2018 /Christine Tustin
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Brittany + Jesse Engagement Session by the Bay || San Diego, CA

December 03, 2017 by Christine Tustin in Engagement, San Diego, 2018 Weddings, Pacific Beach, wedding

When I talked to Brittany about what she was thinking for the engagement session she explained that they were the kind of couple who likes to have fun and do things. They love doing brunch, riding bikes, going places, exploring their neighborhood...and that's pretty much what we did.

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December 03, 2017 /Christine Tustin
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Michael and Michaela Engaged! | A Sunset Cliffs Proposal

November 28, 2017 by Christine Tustin in Engagement, San Diego, San Diego Proposal

Two pilots. one destination. They have been dating for years and met up for a little weekend getaway in San Diego. Little did Michaela know that Michael was hard at work planning out this sweet Sunset Cliffs proposal. This sounds like the plot of a movie I would definitely opt for on a Friday night in. 

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November 28, 2017 /Christine Tustin
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Engagement, San Diego, San Diego Proposal
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A Few of Our Favorite Things | A Newborn Gift Guide

November 21, 2017 by Christine Tustin in baby shower, newborn, Maternity, gift guide, holiday

If you’re anything like me, you had all the best intentions of Christmas shopping early, like in the summertime early, but alas here we are the week of Thanksgiving with an underwhelming amount of gifts crossed off the list. 

In hopes to make it easier on you to find the perfect gift for a sweet new baby, new parents, or to stock up on black Friday for baby-on-the-way, I threw together a simple list of our favorite things. 

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November 21, 2017 /Christine Tustin
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Rachel and Mike married at Jurassic Park | The Ranch at Bandy Canyon

November 12, 2017 by Christine Tustin in wedding, 2017 Weddings, Fall Wedding, San Diego

The birds were making their presence known and it was the perfect temperature. The girls were poppin' champagne and the guys were getting settled into their cabin with food and bevs. Honestly, I think the best way to describe this day is that it was bursting at the seams with love. Beautiful, genuine, emotional love.

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November 12, 2017 /Christine Tustin
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Brandon and Hannah's Picturesque Garden Wedding || Quail Haven Farm, San Diego. CA

October 25, 2017 by Christine Tustin in 2017 Weddings, Fall Wedding, San Diego, wedding

Did I just witness a fairytale wedding? 

Let me paint you this picture...It’s a warm, sunny Friday afternoon. I arrive at my destination, Quail Haven Farm. As I drive up this long windy driveway, I notice trees and flowers and turn to corner to see this wonderful barn with the friendliest horses popping their heads out to greet...

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October 25, 2017 /Christine Tustin
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2017 Weddings, Fall Wedding, San Diego, wedding
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All You Need is Love... and a Mountain || Nick and Andrea are Married || Julian, CA

October 14, 2017 by Christine Tustin in 2017 Weddings, Fall Wedding, San Diego, wedding

Ever been to a wedding where the whole essence of the day truly fit the personality of the bride and groom? Nick and Andrea hit this one out of the park.

Down to the very last detail this day was perfection

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October 14, 2017 /Christine Tustin
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2017 Weddings, Fall Wedding, San Diego, wedding
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First Few Weeks - Getting a Handle on Newborn Sleep || Kith + Kin

October 04, 2017 by Christine Tustin in newborn, Maternity

Our little lady is here! My first born has nestled her way out of her bed-womb and into our bedroom. If I can be totally candid, before she was born I got ALL the advice. "Get your sleep now." "Don't buy too many things because baby doesn't need it." The advice went on and on. Meanwhile, I had this perfect little idea that if I just gave my daughter a quick pep talk about sleep, she would sleep just fine in her bassinet and all would be well. Ha! Everyone say it with me - HA! 

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October 04, 2017 /Christine Tustin
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