Rachel + Karl | Green Acre Campus Pointe Wedding | La Jolla Wedding Photographer

June 23, 2018 Sage Burke-Cabados

I started the day off hanging with Rachel and her family/friends over at Humphrey's By The Bay. I shot some candids & details while the girls got ready and had some fun experimenting with a new piece of glass I just picked up. Once the girls were finished, we brought Rachel outside where Karl was waiting for their first look - such a rad reveal! After, we drove down to Green Acre Campus Pointe in La Jolla (check out these La Jolla wedding photos from another wedding I photographed back in 2016)...

Lea + Martin | The US Grant | San Diego Wedding Photographer

May 1, 2018 Sage Burke-Cabados

Oh hey everyone! It's been a few months since I blogged and I'm pretty stoked to share this gallery with you. I was originally connected to Lea & Martin after their friend (who also happens to be an awesome hair & makeup artist) Emma found me through Instagram. I chatted with them about their wedding and quickly figured out how fun these guys are and was beyond stoked when they mentioned wanting me to fly up to San Francisco to photograph their engagement session. We started at the famous San Francisco City Hall, and then headed over to Sutro Baths shortly after. We talked movies, favorite wines, and cracked a few corny jokes - these guys had awesome chemistry and were troopers during the session (read: Lea hiked through bushes in her heels and both her and Martin held still for a million years while I got the perfect sunset shot of them). Since I never got around to blogging their session, I've included my five favorites at the start of this post.

Anyways, fast forward to their wedding day. It's a sunny day in downtown San Diego on New Years Eve. We start off in the Presidential Suite at the US Grant Hotel while the girls are getting ready and I quickly realize how much fun the day is about to be when Lea let slip that the coordinator, Thomas Bui, somehow was able to secure TWENTY-SEVEN confetti canons in for when the ball drops. GAME ON.

Lisa + Chris | Leo Carrillo Ranch Wedding | Carlsbad Wedding Photographer

January 6, 2018 Sage Burke-Cabados

Lisa and Chris are two ultra sarcastic, incredibly talented individuals who have a slight obsession with cats and fine wine. They're both in the television industry, where they've worked on shows like Orange is the New Black, My 600 Lb Life, and Catfish - so rad!

Upon meeting Lisa & Chris, I quickly figured out how nice they were and loved that they wanted artistic, fun images. For their engagement session, I drove up to Los Angeles for the day and photographed their Burbank Engagement Session, which included lots of hiking, champagne, and lots of goofiness.

On their wedding day, we started off at the Beach Terrace Inn in Carlsbad, where they got ready and then saw each other for the first time on the beach. We then took a large bus to Leo Carrillo for some portraits, and then headed to Oceanside for their ceremony on the beach. After the ceremony and a few more portraits, we headed back to Leo Carrillo where the couple danced and partied the night away!

Whitney + Nick | Descanso Beach Club Wedding Photos | Catalina Wedding Photographer

October 18, 2017 Sage Burke-Cabados

From the beginning, Nick & Whitney were such a pleasure to work with that it drove my future client expectations through the roof - they were fun to hang out with, easy to pose, always down to do whatever to "get the shot", and just awesome people in general!

I met these two in Joshua Tree for their engagement session where we hiked up large hills of rock, dodged cactuses (cacti!?), and photographed until it was dark out. We were able to get some insanely creative and fun portraits and I was able to learn a few tid-bits about them, including their love for off-roading on quads and for their two lovely dogs! Be sure to check out their Joshua Tree engagement session here.

On the day of their wedding - I drove up to the Catalina Pier in Dana Point with my good friend and fellow photographer Josh, where we departed on a short boat ride to Avalon. Once we got settled in, we began photographing them both getting ready and then lead them down to their wedding ceremony at Descanso Beach Club. After their ceremony, I photographed their portraits, and then headed straight to their intimate reception where these two (and all their friends & family) ate amazing food (like custom In & Out inspired burgers), raged, and danced all night long!

Denise + Michael | Cape Rey Carlsbad Wedding | Carlsbad Wedding Photographer

September 5, 2017 Sage Burke-Cabados

I originally connected with Denise through my good friend Nicole (who's also the fantastic coordinator who owns/operates Love Marks The Spot) and absolutely loved how optimistic and sweet she was! I later met Michael at their engagement session (I was so slammed in the beginning of the year that I didn't have a chance to blog their session, so I added my favorite five to the beginning of this post) and was stoked because he was extremely laid back and easy to work with. We got some amazing engagement sessions and they both gave me some great tips about finding/owning a dog, since they (at the time) had 1 adorable little pup (which now, after the wedding, are two adorable pups!).

Fast forward to Denise & Michael's wedding day! Although it ended up being a little gloomier and in Carlsbad, it ended up giving off a perfectly soft light that really helped make their wedding images that much more amazing. After photographing the bridesmaids getting ready, I quickly rushed Denise off to see Michael for the first time in the Cape Rey gardens. From there, we photographed tons of portraits until their ceremony started. Their ceremony, officiated by Rabbi Ian, was both hilarious and emotional - two must-haves for a ceremony!

After the ceremony ended, we photographed a few more portraits and headed over to the ballroom for the ceremony where the couple ate awesome food, laughed, celebrated, and then ended the night with a lantern send off - epic!!

Tara + Noah | Ponte Winery Wedding | Temecula Wedding Photographer

August 9, 2017 Sage Burke-Cabados

I lived in San Diego up until I was 10 years old, and throughout the first decade of my life, my awesome parents took me to a fantastic chiropractor by the name of Kenny Sheppard. Fast forward 16 years, I revisited Kenny for an adjustment, and as I was walking into the office, I hear him mention that I was a photographer to his secretary, Tara, who just recently got engaged and was on the market for a wedding photographer. The rest is history!

Tara & Noah decided to have their intimate wedding with their closest family & friends at the gorgeous Ponte Winery in Temecula. Ponte's lush vineyards, cleanly decorated getting ready room & balcony, and wine barrel decorated reception made this a really interesting venue to photograph...

Farrah + Jaime | Casa Puros Dieces | Costa Rica Wedding Photographer

March 7, 2017 Sage Burke-Cabados

Costa Rica!

Such a beautiful country. The wedding was in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, and since my good friend Jon Cooley (also an amazing wedding photographer in Costa Rica) lived 10 minutes from the venue, him and his wife Kirsten were nice enough to let me stay with them my entire trip!

Farrah & Jaime planned wanted a destination wedding in Costa Rica, and since they weren't from there, they relied on their awesome coordinator Kirsten from Four Winds to plan everything for them - which they were beyond stoked about since the venue was even nicer in person...

Cara + Patrick | Paradise Point | Wedding Photographers San Diego

August 18, 2016 Sage Burke-Cabados

So, when I first met Cara & Patrick, I immediately felt a little intimidated - Patrick is tall, has his head shaved, and is a veteran of the Marines, while Cara is a world-traveler and looks like a model. But after chatting with them for a few minutes on our way to the first location at their engagement session, I realized what an awesome couple they were. Patrick never takes himself seriously, is one of the most humble guys I've ever met, and is extremely appreciative for everything (he even called me after the engagement session to thank him for making him look so good - I've NEVER had a groom personally call me to thank me before!), and Cara is hands-down one of the most kind and caring individuals I've ever spoken to while also having a similarly appreciate attitude that Patrick has...

Abbie + Evan | Temecula Creek Inn | San Diego Wedding Photographers

July 26, 2016 Sage Burke-Cabados

I know this sounds cliche, but Abbie & Evan's wedding day was a rollercoaster of emotions starting from the very beginning of the day. As a photographer that shoots very photojournalistic, this wedding was a dream to document. So much laughter. So many tears shed. So many different unique traditions...

Magdalena + Michael | The Fig House | LA Wedding Photography

July 12, 2016 Sage Burke-Cabados

I met Mike when I first moved to San Diego almost 5 years ago - we photographed many weddings together and I quickly realized how great we worked as a team. After he moved to Los Angeles (and then New York), we didn't chat as much, but when he reached out a few months ago wanting me to photograph his wedding, I was ecstatic...

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Stephanie + Mike | Orfila Winery | Best San Diego Wedding Photographer

June 17, 2016 Sage Burke-Cabados

When Stephanie & Mike told me about their wedding venue, I was pretty ecstatic to finally get a chance to photograph at Orfila Winery - a small vineyard & gorgeous wedding venue out in Escondido. I immediately bonded with Stephanie & Mike at their engagement session in Orange County because of their willingness to do whatever in order to get an awesome photo, so I couldn't wait to capture their wedding day.

With some intense heat, a packed day, and a wild wedding party, this wedding kept me on my toes from start to finish.

2015, A Year In Review | Best San Diego Wedding Photographer

January 6, 2016 Sage Burke-Cabados

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!

Juli + Harold | Frank Sinatra's Mansion | Woodland Hills Wedding Photographer

December 2, 2015 Sage Burke-Cabados

Juli & Harold took the best ceremonies & traditions from multiple cultures and ceremonies to create a unique backyard wedding a wedding photographer could only dream of. The amazing wedding took place at Frank Sinatra's old mansion in Woodland Hills, which had everything from Corona vending machines to secret passage ways. Take a look at this small preview from their big day.

Dinh + Tom | Backyard Wedding | Del Mar

October 22, 2015 Sage Burke-Cabados

Dinh & Tom's backyard wedding was filled with amazing hand-made decor and many close friends to celebrate the day with. Check out a small preview of their special day below! :)

Makenzie + Brad | Catamaran Resort | San Diego Beach Wedding

September 30, 2015 Sage Burke-Cabados

A foggy San Diego day with just the right amount of sunlight. Check out this small preview of Makenzie & Brad's intimate beach wedding below!

Enjoy!

Chloe + Jesse | Grand Island Mansion | Sacramento, Ca

September 16, 2015 Sage Burke-Cabados

A mid-day wedding at the Grand Island Mansion in Walnut Grove, California. Perfect weather, an amazing venue, lots of family, and a head-over-heels couple. Check out this small preview of Chloe & Jesse's wedding below.

Amy + Ian | La Villa Del Valle | Ensenada, Mexico

July 7, 2015 Sage Burke-Cabados

Amy & Ian live in New York and wanted an extravagant destination wedding in Mexico. I met these two last year when photographing their family & engagement sessions. These guys dig Mexican food, love to party, and have an awesome taste in friends. Check out a small preview of their extraordinary wedding in Ensenada, Mexico at La Villa Del Valle. PS: I traveled down on a wine tour the previous day, which you can view on my personal blog here.

Courtney + Craig {Wedding} | Los Willows Estate | Fallbrook

May 6, 2015 Sage Burke-Cabados

So much awesome energy, so many extraordinary people, so much emotion. Courtney & Craig's wedding day was a non-stop blast as event after event unfolded. The amazing vintage-themed wedding at Los Willows Wedding Estate in Fallbrook had Courtney and Craig's closest friends and family celebrating their energetic wedding. Here's a small selection of images from the action packed day. PS: Check out their engagement session that was photographed earlier this year at Elfin Forest here.