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There’s nothing quite like the thrill of photographing a surprise proposal—especially when you’re trying to be invisible on the cliffs of La Jolla with a camera the size of a small spaceship. Maddy and Louis’ big moment was set against the most breathtaking backdrop: crashing waves, golden sunlight, and a peaceful ocean breeze. Meanwhile, I […]

Maddy & Louis

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Marisa and Brandon’s wedding at Galway Downs in Temecula is one of that will stick with me. Located near wine country, this venue is part horse racing facility, part garden oasis — and it made for the most incredible backdrop for their big day. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect. Spring was showing off […]

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And this is why we shoot on weekdays at the beach! We almost had the whole place to ourselves for Stevie and Zach’s glowy, sunset beach photos. When we arrived at Laguna Beach for their engagement session, the tide was high but we didn’t let that stop us. After some rock climbing we got to […]

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How perfect are the outfits Sara chose for her and her fiance Craig’s engagement session? Her dress is the exact color of the water and sunset sky. The importance of choosing the right outfit for your photography sessions cannot be understated. It has the BIGGEST impact on the overall vibe of your pictures! Imagine if […]

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Chelsea and Eddie are expecting their first baby boy in August of 2023 and their excitement for his arrival was contagious, it was so sweet to witness their joy. They had actually just finished building the crib right before getting to our shoot! And the weather could not have been more beautiful for their session. […]

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A gloomy afternoon in La Jolla created the most romantic setting for Lauren and Jason’s elopement photos. These two were in town for just a few days and I am so glad we were able to commemorate their marriage with this session. Another bonus of the gloomy weather is that we nearly had the entire […]

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After months of gloomy and rainy weather here in San Diego, we were finally graced with a gorgeous sunny day at Sunset Cliffs for Lindsay and Chris’ engagement session. These two love birds are high school sweethearts and after 10 years together they are planning to tie the knot next year in Malibu. Their session […]

I believe your moments should be more than just memories—they deserve to be cherished for years to come! I’m dedicated to turning each snapshot into a treasured part of your legacy. 

Creating timeless portraits that capture the spirit of each couple or family's beautiful and unique story is what inspires my work. 

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hi, i'm dayna carter