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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 […]

Stevie & Zach Laguna Beach Engagement Session

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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 […]

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Alexa and Steven have been mine and my husband, Mitch’s, best friends for over 5 years. Post college Alexa and I were roommates, and our now-husbands were roommates. It’s wild to think how far we’ve come since those days…now the Schafers are expecting their first baby in May! I feel so lucky to capture their […]

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How stunning are these two? Olivia and Davin recently got engaged after 7+ years together. And let me tell you, you would think these two are newly in love with how adorably affectionate they were with one another. Olivia and I worked together for over a year and after hearing so much about their relationship […]

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