Scripps Seaside Forum

Highlights of Scripps Seaside Forum

Located on the Scripps Institution of Oceanography campus, the Scripps Seaside Forum offers a blend of modern architecture and style that celebrates Southern California’s unrivaled coastal environment. With an unparalleled beachfront location, modern facilities, and award-winning architecture, this stunning venue offers an ideal setting for you wedding and reception. The breathtaking view and multipurpose auditorium also makes the Scripps Seaside Forum a wonderful location, and one that is sure to impress.

The back of the building offers an opportunity to photograph our newlyweds while showcasing The Forum's award winning architecture.

By stepping in closer, we can use the natural lines of the hallway to pull the eye towards our subjects.

We can use the walls and complex architecture of the Forum to naturally frame our subjects

By simply turning our couple around we get a completely different look of the same hallway.

Throwing on a longer lens and staying close to the wall results in intimate portraits.

Continuing further down the hallway, we arrive at a wide balcony with a spectacular view.

From the upstairs patio, we can take the stairs right to the front lawn.

On your way to the lawn make sure to stop on the stairs to grab some fun shots of your newlyweds

Once at the lawn you'll have lots of room for photos of the entire wedding party with the Pacific in the background.

The stairs located at the northernmost point of the lawn will lead you right to the beach.

During low tide, Scripps beach is a great place to pose the bride and groom for some dramatic portraits.

The mood changes during higher tide, but the opportunity for spectacular photos is always there.

Following the beach north, you'll arrive at what is probably the most photographed location at Scripps Beach; The Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier.

After getting extended coverage of the beach, it's usually time to get the newlyweds back to the Forum for their Grand Entrance.

When the timing is right, the reflection on the ballroom sliding doors is pretty epic.

Stepping outside during the first dance can result in some really memorable photos.

The market lights above the main lawn illuminate the bride and groom.

The slotted wooden panels that line the main courtyard offer lots of opportunity to play with off camera lights.

The Forum is not only perfect for wedding photography, but for engagement and lifestyle shoots as well.

The Rose Garden, located just north of the main lawn, is a lush and colorful spot for romantic portraits.

The blue tile on this building gives photos an instant pop.

Looking north from the pier, the cliffs above La Jolla make for a spectacular backdrop.

By positioning ourselves between the cliffs and the water, we can capture a different perspective of the same scene.

During low tide, the tide pools in front of the cliffs emerge, and offer great opportunities for complex reflection shots.

Don't worry, we wont make you get in the ocean. Only if you want to :)

Scripps Seaside Forum Wedding Photography

As seasoned wedding photographers all throughout La Jolla and San Diego, we photograph weddings at Scripps Seaside Forum frequently :) If you are considering a wedding at this venue, we are happy to talk over specific photography questions. We also suggest checking out more of our Scripps Seaside Forum wedding photos.