A Slice of Life Photography

" Love is like the wind, you can't see it but you can feel it. "

— Nicholas Sparks

Why book an engagement session?

Your wedding costs are adding up quickly, so why spend more money on engagement photographs when you can have a friend or family member take some quick pics of the two of you? Let me explain why having your wedding photographer spend some quality time with you before the big day is worth its weight in gold...

This gives you all an opportunity to see if your personalities and vision match. You will have an hour or two to get to know each other better and to see if your images are everything you have hoped for.

A good photographer will give you helpful tips on taking better photographs. Not everyone is natural born model so having a little guidance is a good thing. And your wedding day is not the right moment to spend time learning these pointers.

Collaborate with your photographer to create a unique session that tells a story. How did you two meet? What's your favorite spot? Do you two have any hobbies or interests that you share? Make your engagement session special and have some amazing images to use for your announcements, wedding day and for photos to share with family and friends. Heck, your kids and grandkids would probably love to see how cute and in love you two are at this time.

Great Spots for Sessions!

Here are some of Heidi's favorite places to take your engagement session. But hey, don't be shy about asking to go somewhere special to you.

Balboa Park

Located next to the San Diego Zoo and brimming with historical buildings, this landmark is beautiful to photograph at any time of the year.

Beach

Beach sessions can be a little tricky. San Diego weather doesn't always guarantee a pretty sunset and there's always lots of folks in the background. But when everything falls together in place, it's mesmorizing!

Downtown Escondido

There are so many hidden gem areas in Downtown Escondido. Heidi will walk you thru the alleys and storefronts that offer lots of character and unique backgrounds.

Grape Day Park

Located next door to Escondido's City Hall, this park offers a train caboose, train station, historic buildings and grassy areas.

Kit Carson Park

Less than mile off the I-15 and Via Rancho Parkway, this huge park is the home to a duck pond, bridges, huge boulders and lots of tall trees. It is green year round and is one of Heidi's favorite spots for outdoor sessions.

Lake Hodges

This secluded area is near Heidi's home studio and is abundant with oak trees, fallen logs, paths and of course, Lake Hodges itself. But you can only access the lake from February thru October on Wednesdays and weekends.

Old Poway Park

This quaint park is located in Poway and provides rich backgrounds including redwood barns, train tracks, and wood bridges. But the trick is to book your session during the week. Weekends the train is out and you can't access the tracks plus it gets pretty crowded.

Other Places

From Downtown San Diego's Little Italy, to local vineyards and more, San Diego offers lots of great spots for your session. Talk to Heidi if you have somewhere special you'd like to go.

Safari Park

Looking for something unique? The Safari Park is a great spot for some fun photos while you enjoy the scenery and amazing animals. Heidi is a member so her entrance fee is covered.