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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 […]

Lauren & Jason La Jolla Elopement Session

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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 […]

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Alexa and Steven are expecting their first baby girl in May 2023. What better time to capture some ultrasound pics than for your annual Christmas card photos?! We took these in Balboa Park in San Diego – an absolutely gorgeous backdrop for any occasion.

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My beautiful cousin and her husband are expecting their first baby girl. I feel so lucky to share this time with them before she arrives. Words cannot describe how excited we are to meet you Zaralyn!

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These two newlyweds flew all the way from Germany for their California honeymoon. After picking up their Mustang (had to go with a classic for their American road trip) in San Francisco they drove down the coast and stopped in Laguna Beach to meet with me to capture precious memories of their trip. Now I […]

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