Portraits of Love

Love is the most powerful force in the world. It uplifts, inspires, gives strength, spreads happiness and keeps us going. There is so much love in Southern California and luckily our city has some of the best photographers in the world capturing those emotions at just the right moment. Below you’ll find a collection of some of the most heart warming photos from in and around San Diego captured by some of the city’s most talented photographers.

This engagement session was heaven! More to come ❤️❤️❤️❤️

A post shared by Rachel Dale Photography (@rachel.dale.photography) on Jun 30, 2017 at 1:32am PDT

Everything about this shoot was amazing, from the location to the beautiful sunset at the end, plus her flower crown and outfit are on point 👌🏻😍 • • • #fosteringlightphotography #engagementphotography #couplephotography #flowercrown #virginia #virginiaweddingphotographer #virginiaengagementphotographer #sandiegoweddingphotographer #sandiegoengagementphotographer #virginiaisforlovers

A post shared by San Diego Photographer (@fosteringlightphotography) on Dec 22, 2017 at 7:52am PST

These two lovebirds are married!!!! ⠀ #heidiophoto⠀ #sandiegoengagementphotographer⠀ #sandiegoengagementphotography⠀ #sandiegoengagementphotographers⠀ #misssiontrails

A post shared by Heidi Orcino (@heidiophoto) on Jul 28, 2017 at 2:35pm PDT

Let's grab a blanket, run away and watch the stars💫. #CuddleWeather

A post shared by Next to Me Studios (@nexttomestudios) on Dec 29, 2017 at 5:03pm PST

About how I feel right now. In disbelief I got the things done that I got done and now we’re checked in and waiting for our flight. Japan, we’re coming for you! Everyone else, see ya in 2018!

A post shared by San Diego+Destination Weddings (@jamie.lee.english) on Dec 31, 2017 at 10:13am PST

Talk about hair goals

A post shared by Tayler Ashley Photography (@taylerashleyphotography) on Dec 28, 2017 at 12:18pm PST

When someone makes your friend laugh like this 😍😍😍 @amandor

A post shared by Sarah Layne (@sarahlaynephotography) on Dec 27, 2017 at 11:36am PST

We know our 💍#prettybranchlovebirds aren’t professional models, but it’s not our fault if they look like they are👀❣️ WHO DO YOU KNOW THAT COULD PRETEND TO BE A MODEL? Tag them in the comments! Photo: @prettybranchphoto | Beauty: @justlago . . . . . #prettybranchweddingphotography #engagementphoto #engagementphotography #weddingphotography #weddingphotographer #dirtybootsandmessyhair #californiaweddingphotographer #joshuatreeweddingphotographer #sandiegoweddingphotographer #carlsbadweddingphotographer #encinitasweddingphotographer #sandiegowedding #sandiegobride #engagementsession #engagedlife #sandiegophotographer #loveauthentic #thatsdarling #theknot #greenweddingshoes #weddingwire #socalwedding #socalweddingphotographer #socalbride #outdoorwedding #californiawedding #californiabride #weddingchicks #sandiegobride

A post shared by San Diego Wedding Photography (@prettybranchphoto) on Dec 20, 2017 at 2:56pm PST

Happy New Year! 🎉Make sure to find your 12:00 before it gets awkward💙

A post shared by Tommi Murphy (@tombluephoto) on Dec 31, 2017 at 8:55am PST

We brought Kent + Sarah indoors to their @airbnb overlooking San Clemente beach for a relaxed and cuddly engagement shoot! Any other couples wanting to rent an @airbnb for their engagement shoot just give us a ring, we’ll be there!!! 😍 #sandiegoengagementphotographer #sanclemente #indoorengagement #gettingcozy #cuddleup

A post shared by Shane and Lauren Photography (@shaneandlaurenphoto) on Dec 20, 2017 at 10:28am PST

The view and these two… Chris & Caroline are from South Carolina. Chris was in San Diego for a conference this weekend, and Caroline decided to come along with him. He popped the question Saturday night, and they wanted to have some engagement pictures taken here before they flew back. I had such a blast with them, and I wish them both the best!

A post shared by Alicia Countryman (@aliciajeannephotography) on Dec 20, 2017 at 7:16am PST

That feeling you get when you to do the things you love most. Some of my favorite things are, having a productive day, delivering a completed wedding gallery and now watching “The Office” Christmas episodes with my daughter. #favoriteshowever #familytime What things do you do that bring you joy?💕 . . . . . #muchlove_ig #huffpostido #liveauthentic #temeculaportraits #soloverly #shesaidyes #californiaengagementphotographer #sandiegoengagementsession #lisarileyphotography #firstandlasts #belovedstories #theoffice #sandiegoengagementphotographer #justalittleloveinspo #2018bride #sandiegoweddingphotographer #proposal #fiance #engagementphotos #bride #bridetobe #newlyengaged

A post shared by Lisa Riley Photography (@lisarileyphotography) on Dec 19, 2017 at 9:09pm PST

A post shared by San Diego Wedding Photography (@thefretties) on Dec 16, 2017 at 1:33pm PST

So ready for Friday to sweep me off my feet! ♥️

A post shared by Alanaporterphotography (@alanaporterphotography) on Dec 15, 2017 at 9:38am PST

It’s that time of year 💍 if you’re planning a surprise proposal and looking for help or inspiration head over to @theyesgirls and check out their blog for tons of tips! They are the best at what they do and I’m thankful to get to capture so many of their incredible “yes’s”

A post shared by JESSICA RICE (@jessicarice.co) on Dec 14, 2017 at 8:51am PST

Engagement season is here! How beautiful are Katrina & Brandon together? #sandiegoengagements #sandiegoengagementphotographer #sandiegoweddingphotographer #Carlsbadweddingphotographer #engagement #engagementphotographer #sandiego #socal #cali #californiawedding #bride #groom #newlyweds #truelove #engaged #justengaged #weddingplans #edit #editoftheday #instagood #photography #weddingphotography

A post shared by Holly Ireland (@hollyirelandphotography) on Dec 11, 2017 at 9:27am PST

Jumping in 60 degree water to get the shot. Worth it!

A post shared by Vin Le (@vinlephotography) on Dec 8, 2017 at 8:55pm PST

Running into 2018, back to the first day of work after vacation! Yep, this pretty much sums it up! ☕️☕️🌿

A post shared by j o v a n n a 🌿 p e n n e y (@jovannapenney) on Jan 2, 2018 at 7:08am PST

Goooood morning friends! Hope you all had the best day ever yesterday celebrating Christmas with fam, eating lots of cookies and watching A Christmas Story 6x in a row!!! I know I did considering I slept until 10am.. your girl is literally wide awake by 6:45am every day so that’s when you know it was good or you were just in a sugar coma from all the Christmas cookies. well I’m gonna spend the day editing from my bed bc why not. and probably eat more Christmas cookies✨✨✨ . . . . . . #alyssabrookephoto#travelingphotographer#socalphotographer#sandiegoweddingphotographer#orangecountyphotographer#inhomesession#elopementphotographer#justalittleloveinspo#annigrahampresets#inhomeshoot#radlovestories#adventurouslovestories#cozysessions

A post shared by Alyssa Brooke (@alyssabrookephoto) on Dec 26, 2017 at 10:22am PST

To a beautiful and prosperous New Year!! Trash the dress session in Laguna beach. #newyear #trashthedress #beach

A post shared by Walter Wilson (@walterwilsonstudios) on Jan 1, 2018 at 4:39pm PST