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Hanna + Zander | Luce Loft Wedding | San Diego Wedding Photographer

June 27, 2022 Sage Burke-Cabados

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A quick intro:

In 2015, I was introduced to Hanna & Zander by one of our mutual friends, Melissa McClure (another local photographer). H & Z were also local photographers, and between how close we were in age and our mutual love for photography, we became friends almost instantly.

I was still living in North County at the time, and as I was getting busier with shoots, I realized I needed to move a bit closer to central San Diego, where most of my shoots were. Within months of meeting, Zander and I bounced the idea around of becoming roommates, and ended up moving in together in 2016 after our leases ended. We lived together until he moved in with Hanna, and the rest is history!

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Bridget + Luke | La Valencia Wedding | La Jolla Wedding Photographers

October 14, 2018 Sage Burke-Cabados
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So for those of you that know me, I take the business side of things very seriously - this includes rarely being late and always being as reliable as possible. When Bridget & Luke inquired about me possibly photographing their wedding, we quickly set a date to grab coffee and get to know each other a bit more. The problem? For the first time ever, my studio management software neglected to remind me about the coffee date, and the stars aligned perfectly because I managed to not check my calendar that morning either. I remember it clearly - I was in the process of editing some photos when I received a call. I quickly answered, and hear, “Hi Sage, we’re over at Lestats and wondering where you’re seated.”

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In Engagement Session, Francine Ribeau Events, La Jolla, La Jolla Wedding, Weddings, San Diego Wedding Tags La Jolla, Nikon 35mm f/1.4, Francine Ribeau Events, la valencia, Nikon 24-70mm, Nikon d5, nikon 58mm f/1.4, Nikon d850, La Jolla wedding
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Rachel + Karl | Balboa Park Engagement Photos | San Diego Portrait Photographer

June 23, 2018 Sage Burke-Cabados
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In an attempt to REALLY start blogging more, I'm digging up this laid back engagement session with Rachel & Karl from last November.  I remember this session quite well - one of the reasons being it was the first time meeting both Rachel and Karl in the same room (I met Karl previously and only knew Rachel from email).  Relooking through the gallery has me, once again, smiling from ear to ear.  These guys constantly poked fun at each other, had tons of inside jokes, and overall just made the session ultra easy (and hilarious)…

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Lea + Martin | Sutro Baths Photos | San Francisco Engagement Photographer

May 3, 2018 Sage Burke-Cabados
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I recently blogged Lea & Martin's wedding day (check out their US Grant wedding photos here) and mentioned that I never blogged their engagement session, which spurred me to dig through an old hard drive and re-edit a few, so here we are!

I took a brief trip out to San Francisco to meet these two and photograph them all over the city.  Since I'm a San Diego wedding photographer, it was my first time visiting these locations, but I still found some insanely beautiful spots and am extremely happy with how the photos turned out.  We first started off at the San Francisco City Hall, and then when sunset approached, we drove over to Sutro Baths.  We had some awesome conversation and they were nice enough to laugh at my corny jokes, which made for some great photos (see cover).

This was my the first engagement session I photographed out there, but it certainly won't be my last.  See you soon, San Francisco! :-)

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In Engagement Session, Sutro Baths, Engagements, San Francisco Tags engagement session, sutro baths, nikon, san francisco, sutra bath house, SF engagement
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Jenna + Andrew | Los Penasquitos Canyon Engagement Session | San Diego Portrait Photographer

April 27, 2017 Sage Burke-Cabados
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I've been meaning to photograph at Los Penasquitos Canyon for a while now and was absolutely blown away by how amazing it looked after a few days of rain - so saturated and alive!

I met Andrew a few years ago, and since he's also a great photographer, I knew he and his awesome fiance Jenna would appreciate lots of creativity during the session.  Because of the few days of rain San Diego had prior, the sky was ultra cloudy, which made the photos quite moody...

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In Engagement Session, Engagements, Couple's Portraits Tags engagement session, los penasquitos canyon, san diego engagement, nikon 45mm f/2, nikon d5, Nikon d750
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Lisa + Chris | Burbank Engagement Session

March 4, 2017 Sage Burke-Cabados
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I got connected with Lisa & Chris late last year when they booked me for their wedding and was pretty excited because of how laid back they were - plus, they both had super rad jobs (Lisa worked on the set of Orange is the New Black!).  When they mentioned they wanted me to cruise up to Burbank to shoot their engagement session, I couldn't have been more pumped.  

We went on a half mile hike up a trail that overlooked LA and they had a blast goofing around and popping champagne!  These two were awesome in front of the camera - definitely looking forward to their wedding later this year with Lavish Wed...

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Whitney + Nick | Joshua Tree National Park | Joshua Tree Engagement Photos

March 3, 2017 Sage Burke-Cabados
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Last month, I took a mini roadtrip to a few awesome locations in Southern California while staying in Palm Springs for a week or so.  I was only an hour away from Joshua Tree, so when Whitney & Nick told me they wanted to shoot there, I was STOKED.  Joshua Tree National Park is where these guys had their first anniversary, so I was pretty excited to be able to spend the time with them creating some fun images together.

We drove in about 20 minutes to find a huge grouping of Joshua Trees, shot for about 30 minutes, and then drove to another nearby location with a ton of unique rock formations.  I made Whitney & Nick climb up a huge pile of rocks - these two were troopers!

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In Couple's Portraits, Engagement Session, Engagements, Joshua Tree CA Tags joshua tree, joshua tree national park, engagement session
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Monique + Ryan | Batiquitos Lagoon | Carlsbad Engagement Session

March 2, 2017 Sage Burke-Cabados
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Last year I lived in an awesome surf town by the name of Carlsbad.  I met Monique & Ryan a few months before I moved down to San Diego when they moved in next door - needless to say, I was pretty stoked when they contacted me to photograph their engagement session!

The original shoot location was flooded due to some rain the past weekend, so we decided to spontaneously go to Batiquitos Lagoon for the majority of the session and then head to South Ponto Beach for sunset...

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Jamie + Alex | Sunset Cliffs | Ocean Beach Engagement Session

November 3, 2016 Sage Burke-Cabados
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I've been getting more and more requests for at-home sessions lately, and each time, the sessions end up being some of my favorite ever!  There's nothing better than allowing a couple to be fully relaxed in a familiar location while working around the unique light of their home - and Jamie & Alex's bright apartment in Mission Bay was no exception.

We started off in their apartment, and before sunset, we headed down to Sunset Cliffs to shoot at the bluffs and ended up lucking out with a colorful sky.  Here's a small preview of their San Diego engagement session! :-)

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Abbie + Evan | LA Lifestyle Engagement |San Diego Wedding Photographer

May 23, 2016 Sage Burke-Cabados
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Abbie & Evan wanted me to document their life in their rustic apartment, filled with collector's items and antiques.  We photographed a bit indoors and then headed outside where Evan grabbed his Vespa - check out this small preview of their Los Angeles engagement session above.

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Delia + John | La Jolla Photographer | UCSD Engagement Session

May 19, 2016 Sage Burke-Cabados
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With a surge of La Jolla traffic, I ended up meeting Delia & John a little late, but even with an hour of light, that didn't stop us from creating some amazing art right up until sun down.  Check out this small preview from their engagement session by clicking the image above!

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Cara + Patrick | La Jolla Engagement Session | Scripps Institution of Oceanography

May 11, 2016 Sage Burke-Cabados
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These two love the beach.  So much so that they chose to have both their wedding AND engagement session by the water.  Check out this small preview of their colorful engagement session on a bright, sunny day in SoCal!

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In Engagement Session, Engagements Tags san diego engagement, scripps institution of oceanography, Engagement, engagement session, Nikon 35mm f/1.4, Nikon 85mm f/1.4G, Nikon d750, Nikon D5, Nikon 45mm f/2.8
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2015, A Year In Review | Best San Diego Wedding Photographer

January 6, 2016 Sage Burke-Cabados
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While 2015 was by far my most successful year to date, it was also the most challenging.  I love weddings because they allow me to create and document the day exactly as I see them, but as a photographer that's constantly challenged by my peers and who gets bored easily, I find that if I'm not constantly pushing myself and trying new techniques and styles out, I lose the burning flame I have.  This year has been a journey of self-growth, solidifying my style, finding out what works, what doesn't work, and ultimately being content with myself.

I would love to type up paragraphs about how amazing and inspirational 2015 was, but let's face it, you clicked the link to view my images -- and a picture is worth 1,000 words anyway, right?  I hope you enjoy my year in review.

Cheers to a happy and successful 2016!

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In Engagements, Couple's Portraits, A Year In Review, Engagement Session, Family Portrait Session, Out of State Weddings, Weddings, Surprise Proposal Tags A year in review, wedding, engagement session, Engagement
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Stephanie + Mike | Newport Beach Engagement | San Diego Portrait Photographer

November 18, 2015 Sage Burke-Cabados
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Sometimes, the universe puts you in touch with great people.  Stephanie and Mike are a perfect example -- check out our adventure through Newport Beach as we chase light until sun down.

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Juli + Harold | San Diego Engagement Session | Poway

October 1, 2015 Sage Burke-Cabados
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I met Juli & Harold last year when meeting with them to chat about their wedding.  It didn't take long for us to warm up to each other, and after a little coaching in front of the camera, these two blew me away with how comfortable they looked in front of the camera.  Check out a small preview of their Poway engagement session below and keep an eye peeled for their intimate wedding at Frank Sinatra's old mansion later this year!

Enjoy!

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Melissa + Zach | Engagement Session | Balboa Park | San Diego

May 28, 2015 Sage Burke-Cabados
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A classic engagement session at Balboa Park.  Melissa & Zach rocked their session until dusk -- keep an eye out for their wedding at Scripps Seaside Forum next year!

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Tracy + Paul {Engagement Session} | Sunset Cliffs | San Diego

April 27, 2015 Sage Burke-Cabados
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I met Tracy & Paul earlier this year and immediately knew this couple would rock.  It's an amazing occurrence when people come into your life and give you their complete trust to photograph them in such a way that will not only bring out their personalities, but also make them look their best while effortlessly having fun in front of the camera.  We started off near Balboa Park and headed to Sunset Cliffs for sunset -- these two contrasting locations made for a great session.  Look out for their wedding later this year.  

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Courtney + Craig {Engagement Session} | Elfin Forest | Escondido

February 16, 2015 Sage Burke-Cabados
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Meet Courtney & Craig: an awesome couple that loves nature almost as much as they love their energetic pup, Archie.  Craig is from England and is a soccer coach and Courtney is from California and is a professional dancer.  These two (hmm, three if you count Archie) were naturals in front of the camera and really made it hard for me to choose my favorite images for this blog post.  Below are a handful of my favorites -- I can't wait for their wedding later this year!

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Liseth + Joel {Engagement Session} | Seaport Village | San Diego

January 28, 2015 Sage Burke-Cabados
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How adorable is this couple together!?  I met Liseth last year when I switched banks and was incredibly happy to have such a personable bank-teller.  When I found out she got engaged, I just knew I had to photograph her engagement with her awesome fiancé Joel!  We went to one of their favorite locations, Seaport Village, and had an awesome time shooting right up until sunset. Here are a few photos from the session. 

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The Martin Family & Engagement {Portrait Session} | Crystal Pier | Pacific Beach

January 14, 2015 Sage Burke-Cabados
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Amy & Ian are an awesome couple from New York that came down to visit San Diego for the holidays.  They were with their awesome family as well, so we had an incredible family & engagement session combination, which was a blast!  Check out a small selection of photos from their evening in Pacific Beach and keep an eye out for their epic wedding in Valle De Guadalupe, Mexico later this year!

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