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By far my most photographed family ever, beginning with their engagement session, to wedding, to countless family portraits, and now a second maternity session – this just may be my favorite gallery of theirs to date. When Ariana told me that she wanted to do something a little different for her final maternity session, I […]

San Diego studio maternity photos - San Diego photographer Jade Maria Photography

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From the very beginning of our first video meeting, I knew Laura was exactly the type of bride I wanted to work with – her personality, her vision for their wedding, and just overall kindheartedness that she radiated. Laura and Jack wanted to utilize the backdrop of L’Auberge Del Mar, their wedding venue, for their […]

L'Auberge Del Mar Engagement - San Diego photographer Jade Maria Photography

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This Moonlight Beach engagement session is so effortlessly beautiful, featuring a couple so effortlessly in love. If you know me at all, you know I’m a sucker for a neutral, soft color palette. Lizbeth and Tim chose the most perfect colors to compliment the colors of this serene beach backdrop. I adored capturing these two […]

Moonlight Beach engagement - Encinitas San Diego photographer Jade Maria Photography

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At the beginning of my wedding photography journey, I had always dreamed of photographing at the beautiful L’Auberge Del Mar hotel, so I can’t tell you how excited I am to share this wedding day. Ashtyn and Jeff are the epitome of true love, and are a truly stunning couple. Sticking with a very elegant […]

L'Auberge Del Mar Wedding - San Diego Wedding Photographer Jade Maria Photography

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Sunstone Winery Editorial When I saw that I had the opportunity to photograph at a dream venue with one of my photographer idols, I immediately knew I could not pass it up. Sunstone Winery and Villa has been on my list of venues to photograph at since I began my wedding photography journey. Tucked in […]

Sunstone Winery wedding editorial - San Diego wedding photographer Jade Maria Photography

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A Botanica Wedding in Oceanside, California, as seen on Wedding Chicks Patrick and Jaime’s wedding day began at the luxurious Omni Resort in La Costa, CA. Jaime’s hair was styled in a romantic updo with a braid, paired with the most beautiful natural makeup look. Her classic Grace Loves Lace gown was a showstopper. After […]

Botanica wedding, San Diego Wedding photographer Jade Maria Photography

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Flowers and dresses and villas, oh my! Fashion editorials typically aren’t something I photograph, but this shoot has me wanting to change that! Taking inspiration from Monet and his infamous florals, this high-fashion editorial evokes romanticism and feelings of the French countryside in the spring. It was insanely difficult to narrow down my favorites from […]

Sunstone Winery fashion editorial - San Diego wedding photographer Jade Maria Photography

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A Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Engagement Getting out of San Diego and being able to photograph in a new location is always so exciting. After years of seeing other photographers post photos from Thomas F. Riley, I was finally given the opportunity to capture a sweet couple there. Barbara and Vu’s engagement session was perfect […]

Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park engagement - Orange County CA - San Diego photographer Jade Maria Photography

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A Cabrillo National Monument Elopement Micro weddings and elopements have very quickly gained massive popularity in the recent years, and I am all here for it. There is something so special about an intimate ceremony in a beautiful place, surrounded by only your closest loved ones, or even no one else at all. Ashley and […]

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A Laguna Beach Engagement Sydney and Ben are the epitome of a dream couple, and this beach location is the definition of a perfect backdrop. Everything about this shoot was so dreamy, and is truly the reason why I love what I do. Not being a local to Laguna Beach, Sydney had picked a beautiful […]

Laguna Beach engagement session - San Diego photographer Jade Maria Photography

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