28Jul

Ethereal Open Air Resort Wedding | Julie and Michael

By, July 28, 2017

Julie and Michael had their wedding at the Ethereal Open Air Resort. This property is a new rustic venue by the owners of Green Gables and Twin Oaks House & Gardens. It was a rainy day, but because the venue had so many gorgeously decorated interior spaces, there were spectacular indoor photoshoot locations.

Portrait of Julie and Michael
This classic bar made for a perfect setting for a portrait. We backlit Julie and Michael to help create separation between them and the background. This ensured that Julie's dark hair and Michael's suit stood out without blending in with the shelves.
Photos of bride's details
Bridesmaids helping bride get ready
Portraits of the bride after getting ready
Portrait of the groom and groomsmen
Portrait of groom at the bar
Portrait of the bride and groom
Portraits of bride and groom
Portrait of the bride and groom
Bride and groom at the ceremony
Photo of rings
Portraits of bride and groom
Portrait of bride and groom
Portraits of bride and groom
Fun portrait of groom and bridesmaids
Portrait of bride and bridesmaids
Portrait of the bride and groom
Portraits of bride and groom
Candid photo of the bride and groom
During a quick round of foosball, before the Grand Entrance, Julie and Michael got their best game faces on.
Portrait of bride and groom dancing
Portraits of bride and groom
Bride at the reception dance floor
Bride and groom night shot by gate
Once the rain subsided, we went out for some night portraits! We were able to take advantage of all the beautiful lights adorning the trees throughout the venue.

Check out more of Julie and Michael’s Ethereal Open Air Resort wedding

13Jun

Orfila Vineyard Wedding | Brittany and Matt

By, June 13, 2017

Sitting on a picturesque hillside in the San Pasqual Valley lies Orfila Vineyard where Brittany and Matt held their classic outdoor vineyard wedding. Located on 70 acres of property, the vineyard offers timeless rustic features in addition to the boundless fields of trellised grapes.  We had fun using the vintage cellar rooms in contrast to the natural foliage outside to create a diversity of looks with a minimal amount of space.

The photos below capture the elegant, romantic spirit of Brittany and Matt’s special day. Here is a selection of our favorites!

Groom holds Brides hand at vineyard
Bride wedding dress and shoes
Brittany wore this elegant cream-colored wedding dressed by Elle Bridal. The dress was pairedwith flats by Betsey Johnson, which added in a hint of glitter.
Bride looking in mirror and getting ready before ceremony
Bride's vow book and jewelry
Bride and Groom before wedding ceremony
Groom suit jacket on wine barrels
As Matt finished getting ready, we had fun using the room's cellar backdrop for photos.
Groomsmen helping Groom get ready
Custom signage at wedding ceremony
Father gives away bride during wedding ceremony
Wedding Couple at Vineyard wedding ceremony
Bride crying while groom reads vows
In addition to stylized portraits, we love capturing candids throughout the day. For example, as Matt recited his vows during the ceremony (above), Brittany pulled out a tissue to dry her tears. It's small moments like these that can hold big emotion!
Bride reads vows during wedding ceremony
Laughing groom during wedding ceremony
Bride and Groom share First Kiss
Bride and Groom smile during bubble exit
Funny wedding bridal party at vineyard
Bride and Groom smiling in vineyard
Funny Bridesmaids hold up bouquets
Groomsmen scattered in cellar room at vineyard
Bride and Groom at vineyard on wedding day
While the venue's exterior offered a classic vineyard look, with lots of natural foliage, the metal tanks in the cellar provided a clean, modern aesthetic. Playing with the two opposing styles created a fun juxtaposition!
wedding couple with bridal party in cellar room at vineyard
Smiling bridesmaids wearing seafoam green dresses
Stylish groomsmen wearing glasses
Sweetheart table and cake at wedding reception
Tented rustic wedding reception at vineyard
Bride and Groom share first dance during wedding reception
Bride and groom listen to toasts during wedding reception
Bride and Groom dance with parents during parent dance at reception
Bride and Groom cut rustic wedding cake during reception
Night photo of bride and groom during sunset
Bride and Groom kissing in cellar room at vineyard
Funny night photo of bride and groom during wedding reception

Congratulations to this happy couple! For more, check out our gallery of Brittany and Matt’s classic outdoor wedding at Orfila Vineyard.

Venue: Orfila Vineyards
Officiant: Rev Don Toshach
Wedding Dress: Elle Bridal
Musician: Coriander
Bakery: VG Donut & Bakery
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20Jan

Best San Diego Wedding Photographer Gold Award 2017 – True Photography!

By, January 20, 2017

san diego wedding photographer top award 2017

True Photography is exited to announce that our studio has won the 2017 Gold Award for Best Wedding Photographer in San Diego. This accolade was given by Borrowed & Blue, a popular online resource helping wedding couples plan their event. The award means a great deal to us, especially because it was completely voted by our peers in the wedding industry. Each vendor can vote only once, and cannot share or replicate the ballot. The website showcases the top vendors across the country, and with 154 San Diego photographers in consideration, we are thrilled to have received the top recognition.

On behalf of our entire True Photography team, we sincerely thank Borrowed & Blue for the honor. We also appreciate our peers in the vendor community for supporting us! We look forward to another year of happy clients!

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