Do you guys read the caption? Or do you just like a photo on the feed that's pretty and move on? If the photo is pretty- are you more likely to view the caption? Or are you more likely to stop and view the photo if the caption is captivating? I'm just wondering because I feel like I definitely don't pay so much attention to the caption- unless I want to know more about the photo. And if no one is reading my captions- maybe I shouldn't fret about them so much :P #sandiegoweddingphotographer #sandiegowedding #sandiegoengagementphotographer #sandiegoengagement #sandiegoengagementphotos #sandiegoelopement #sandiegofilmphotographer #fineartfilmphotographer #sandiegofineartfilmphotographer #malibuphotographer #malibuweddingphotographer #malibufilmphotographer #malibuwedding #iammagrougefabulous #laweddingphotographer #lafilmphotgrapher #lafilmweddingphotographer #sandiegopelopementphotographer #elopementphotographer #contax645 #portra400 #mysunandstarsco #engagementsession #engagementphotography #shesaidyes #sandiegobride # 
when deciding where to shoot an engagement session- I don't just give you a list of the pretty locations in the area and pick one. I ask you to dig deep and find some locations that represent you as a couple. We'll do a location or two- but are you a homebodied couple who loves movies? Let's do an at-home session. Outdoor adventurers? Let's go hike to the top of a mountain! Book nerds or workaholics? Maybe we stop at a coffee shop. We can take beautiful portraits almost anywhere- let's make them meaningful, too. #sandiegoengagementsession #coronadoengagement #coronadoislandengagement #sandiegoengagementphotos #sandiegoengagementphotographer #beachengagement #beachengagementsession #contax645 #fuji400h #sandiegofilmphotographer #sandiegofineartfilmphotographer #californialuxurywedding #malibuwedding #malibuweddingphotographer #mysunandstars #mysunandstarsco #iammagrougefabulous #engagementsessionideas #sandiegoelopementphotographer #sandiegoelopement #microwedding #cannonbeach #ocengagementphotos #bayareaphotographer #sfweddingphotographer #napaweddingphotographer #southerncaliforniabride #socalbride 
Oh, HELLO BEAUTY- rings are from @trumpetandhorn from the editorial with @harounevents on incredible invites from @isidore_augustine at @stonemountainestates with @theelegantninja_vai #shotonfilm #contax645 #portra400 #mysunandstars #bluering #blueengagementring #mysunandstarsco #malibuelopement #malibuelopementphotographer #malibumicrowedding #sandiegowedding #sandiegoweddingphotographer #sandiegoelopementphotographer #covidwedding #2021wedding #weddingdetails #iammagrougefabulous #detailsonfilm #bayareaelopement #bayareaweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #sandiegofilmphotographer #malibufilmphotographer #carlsbadweddingphotographer #ocweddingphotographer #ocphotographer #burbankwedding 
What happens right after the ceremony ends? Well first, you walk away- we like to give you a moment to breathe and take in the time and space. Generally the bridal party follows afterwards (and I hear a second round of cheering). Then, comes family photos! Generally all of the family is already right there sitting at the ceremony, so it's easy to gather them before they go wandering off for cocktails and food. Elopement with @alwaysflawlessproductions #sandiegoelopement #miniwedding #microwedding #sandiegomicrowedding #sunsetcliffselopement #sunsetcliffs #sunsetcliffsphotographer #sandiegofilmphotographer #mysunandstars #mysunandstarsco #portra400 #contax645 #mediumformatfilm #sandiegofineartfilmphotographer #californialuxuryweddingphotographer #caluxurywedding #luxuryweddingphotographer #longveil #brideandgroom #shesaidyes #2021wedding #sandiegoelopementphotographer #elopementphotographer #malibuwedding #iammagrougefabulous 
This is a photo of my mama when she was young! When my grandmother died, I flew to Indiana to attend her funeral, and helped with cleaning out her home- in her home were stacks and stacks of photos, negatives, doubles, and memories. I took home almost 80 lbs of photos with me, and I have VERY SLOWLY started scanning a lot of the images. Photographer unknown. This photo is part of the inspiration for my boudoir brand, @themaerastudio, still coming soon. #analogphotography #sandiegofilmphotographer #sandiegoboudoir #portrait #slidefilm #sandiegoboudoirphotographer #sandiegoboudoirphotography #malibuboudoir #malibuphotographer #sandiegoweddingphotographer #malibuweddingphotographer #palmspringsweddingphotographer #palmspringsphotographer #joshuatreeweddingphotographer #yosemiteweddingphotographer #yosemitewedding #yosemitephotographer #napaweddingphotographer #napafilmphotographer #meaningfulportraits #oldschoolcool 
Happy Anniversary (and a day, oops) to Maria and Sean! The last big wedding I got to photograph 😭 #destinationwedding #destinationweddingphotographer #2021wedding #sandiegoweddingphotographer #sandiegofilmphotographer #losangelesfilmphotographer #sanfranciscofilmphotographer #napaweddingphotographer #luxuryweddingphotographer #35mmfilm #analogphotography #candid #portra400 #valledebravo #valledebravowedding #valledebravoboda #mysunandstars #mysunandstarsco #malibuweddingphotographer #mexicoweddingphotographer #mexicocityweddingphotographer #napawedding #sfweddingphotographer #laweddingphotographer #sandiegowedding #brideandgroom #shesaidyes #veil #blueweddingsuit 
I interrupt your regularly scheduled pretty, perfectly curated feed with this photo of me on a camping trip! With one of my two fave pups, Fox. Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself to the new folks around here! First and foremost I'm obsessed with dogs. Pre-pandemic I was working hard to remember that I should say hello to the human in addition to the dog anytime I see them. But now during the pandemic, people only have germs and dogs have love. I'm a wedding photograper but I also run a full floral design company @moonlightfloral.co I'm in the midst of opening a boudoir studio, @themaerastudio but I'm in negotiations for leasing the actual studio itself and I am trying not to get my hopes up too high. Commercial leasing is brutal. If you believe in any of the thing, please manifest or pray or get some crystals or weeds and hope that I get this studio for me? But I'm looking for some models to fill out that portfolio so if you're super comfortable in front of the camera and love your body get at me!! I want to photograph you! All shapes and sizes (; #aboutme #sandiegoweddingphotographer #sandiegowedding #35mmfilm #portra400 #goodmanfilmlab #malibuweddingphotographer #campingwedding #sandiegofilmphotographer #mysunandstars #mysunandstarsco #luxuryweddingphotographer #californialuxuryphotographer #napaweddingphotographer #malibuwedding #idlewildweddingvenues #socalweddingvenues #socalwedding 
You guyyyyys this week has been moving so fast with inquiries! There's never been a year like this- with the backlog of 2020 weddings, and an estimated 6 million couples in the US getting engaged on Valentines Day alone? Now's the time to lock in your vendors! From the amazing shoot at @stonemountainestates with @haroun events Photographer: @mysunandstars.co Stationery: @isidore_augustine Model: @mam1nata Dress: @clairepettibone Suit: @friartux Silk ribbons: @stellawolfeco Rings: @trumpetandhorn H/MUA: @pagebeauty Venue management: @theleegantninja_vai Rentals @adorefolklore Tabletop: @catalogatelier Linens: @latavolalinen Videographer: @annalord Models: @willowmodels film lab: @goodmanfilmlab #2022wedding #2021wedding #sandiegofilmphotographer #sandiegoweddingphotographer #carlsbadweddingphotographer #contax645 #illford3200 #blackandwhitefilm #analogfilm #clairepettibone #mysunandstars #mysunandstarsco #shesaidyes #isaidyes #socalbride #iammagrougefabulous 
Florals are the main design and visual element of a wedding. Having abundant florals will set the mood and tone of a wedding and no, buying florals are not a waste or bad for the environment so long as you talk to your florist about where they source their flowers and what they do with them afterwards! Incredible design and florals by @harounevents Venue: @stonemountainestates Photographer: @mysunandstars.co Design/Florals: @harounevents Stationery: @isidore_augustine Model: @mam1nata Model: @itz_maximmilliano Dress: @clairepettibone Suit: @friartux Silk ribbons: @stellawolfeco Rings: @trumpetandhorn H/MUA: @pagebeauty Venue management: @theleegantninja_vai Rentals @adorefolklore Tabletop: @catalogatelier Linens: @latavolalinen Videographer: @annalord Models: @willowmodels film lab: @goodmanfilmlab #malibuwedding #malibuelopement #malibuweddingphotographer #sandiegoelopement #sandiegoelopementphotographer #luxuryweddingphotographer #contax645 #portra400 #sandiegofilmphotographer #malibufilmphotographer #losangelesfilmphotographer #sandiegoweddingphotographer #sandiegoelopement #malibuelopement #microwedding #tablescape #outdoorreception #iammagrougefabulous #malibuweddings #malibuweddingvenue #sandiegoweddingvenue