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romantic surprise proposal in del mar

D & A’s romantic, surprise proposal in Del Mar, CA was soooo beyond gorgeous. Deval set up a beautiful rose and candle backdrop for when he proposed to Aishwarya, complete with both of their families and close friends! After Deval popped the question, Aishwary’s family and friends revealed themselves and everyone cheered! She was SO […]

Romantic Surprise Proposal in Del Mar

destination wedding in san diego; documentary wedding photography; aesthetic wedding photos; modern wedding ideas; san diego micro wedding; Chic & Modern Micro Wedding in La Jolla, San Diego

Emma & Vin’s chic & modern micro wedding on a bright, sunny day in La Jolla, San Diego was a good one! They are from New York and wanted classic California vibes, so they chose San Diego for their micro wedding. They started the day with a first look at Windandsea Beach in La Jolla, […]

Chic & Modern Micro Wedding in La Jolla, San Diego

Emily & Zack’s colorful wedding at Valentine DTLA in Los Angeles was a fun one! They wanted documentary style wedding photography mixed in with a few posed photos but wanted me to focus on the spirit of the day. I love when my couples trust me to do this at their weddings! Letting me photograph […]

Fun & Colorful Wedding at Valentine DTLA

Eva & Ben’s intimate Palm Springs elopement in the hills of Palm Springs at Villa Skyfall was beautiful. The ceremony was lovely, with beautiful vows exchanged between the two and sweet words from their officiant and Ben’s mother. Eva had three rings, one to celebrate their marriage, and two passed down from family members. I […]

Intimate Palm Springs Elopement

a surprise proposal at the desert garden in balboa park

This surprise proposal at the Desert Garden in Balboa Park will forever be a favorite session of mine! Kea & Eric are some of our close friends who we have known for a few years. I first met them in 2018 when I put out a model call for a queer couple in love who […]

Surprise Proposal at Balboa Park

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Morgan planned such a romantic proposal for Kiley at the Getty Center art museum in Los Angeles! I’ve been friends on instagram with these two for a while and have just been WAITING for one of them to propose. When Morgan reached out and told me her proposal plans, I was so stoked! Kiley loves […]

Romantic LGBTQ+ Museum Proposal at the Getty Center in Los Angeles

Vanessa & Robbie’s intimate wedding at the Marston House in San Diego was a dream! They chose to have a daytime wedding on what turned out to be the most beautiful Saturday we had in a WHILE here in San Diego. The rain has been so off and on here but the skies cleared up […]

Intimate Wedding at the Marston House in San Diego

wildflowers superbloom in san diego; a gay couple sitting together in a field of wildflowers in san diego, they are smiling

These superbloom photos with Jesse & Anthony in the wildflowers in San Diego are some of my FAVES! I posted a model call for a couple to shoot in the wildflowers in San Diego since they are popping off because of the superbloom and Jesse responded saying he and his boyfriend Anthony were down! I […]

Superbloom Couple’s Photos in the Wildflowers in San Diego

beach engagement phots at black's beach in san diego

Hi! I’m Clarisse. I’m a wedding photographer in San Diego who loves candid, fun vibes. My jam is documenting your day as it unfolds without awkward, stiff poses. I am big on natural smiles and laughter and organic posing so your personalities show off all day long. Being a wedding photographer in general is fun, […]

San Diego Engagement Photos Locations