Monthly Archives: September 2008

Oh glorious wedding at Grand Tradition Arbor Terrace!!!

Wow how I loved THIS venue!!! The Grand Tradition to me has always meant traditional, gazebo, white swan, riding in on a white horse type of wedding. Carrie invited me along on this wedding of Mike and Heidi and I have to admit I’m not one for the traditional photography….nope not at all….I’ll do it, but I’ll be pouting inside. Oh was I in for a surprise!!!! Turns out, the Grand Tradition had a little something for everyone! Who knew there was a tropical oasis in the middle of the desert in Fallbrook, Ca?? It looked and felt like Discovery Cove (where I used to work), just without the dolphins.

It was beautifully landscaped with waterfalls and everything!!!!

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Can’t you just SEE the happiness here between Heidi and her father…just about to walk down the isle?
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I couldn’t decide which one of these little ones would win the “cuteness award”
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Not only was the venue gorgeous but so was the LIGHT!
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Lisa Gisczinski

San Diego wedding photographer, Lisa Gisczinski (elle g), provides wedding photography services to clients in San Diego, California and all across the world. Contact Lisa at ellegphotography@me.com OR 858-274-3554. She is also available for destination weddings..... specializing in outdoor weddings, beach weddings and natural light photography. Hawaii, Tahiti, Fiji anyone?

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Darlington House wedding in La Jolla, CA

Oh how I LOVE LOVE LOVE Darlington House!!!!! Erin and Dru got married at my favorite place to photograph. Can you tell how happy that makes me??? There are SO many great pictures that I couldn’t decide. So you get to see a bunch!

Here is the beautiful bride, Erin. She just looked so radiant the entire day!!!
(She thinks she is not photogenic but I beg to differ!)

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Erin and Dru love black and white
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The Darlington House has this amazing bathroom….yes I said bathroom….that has black and white wallpaper so we moseyed on in there for a portrait or two:)

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Me..I LOVE color..mmmm COLOR!!!!!
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Dru, the groom, happens to dabble in wedding photography also. So, its no wonder I got a great ring shot…he knew JUST what to do! Thanks for having my back Dru!
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The wedding cake at the Darlington House was simple but yet so elegant. Erin has great taste.

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This is Erin’s father waiting for his turn. I have to say it was a sweet first dance. You could really see how much these two love each other.
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She’s so happy there’s a twinkle in her eyes
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And lets not forget about this little guy who stole my heart…..you too huh?
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Erin and Dru…..may you be as happy…. forever…..as you were this day.

Lisa Gisczinski

San Diego wedding photographer, Lisa Gisczinski (elle g), provides wedding photography services to clients in San Diego, California and all across the world. Contact Lisa at ellegphotography@me.com OR 858-274-3554. She is also available for destination weddings..... specializing in outdoor weddings, beach weddings and natural light photography. Hawaii, Tahiti, Fiji anyone?

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Admiral Kidd Club wedding

Carrie McCluskey invited me along to shoot the wedding of Heather and Rob at Admiral Kidd Club. These two are quite the jet setters and have traveled ALL over the world. Oh, the stories they must have!!! I, unfortunately, only got to spend one day with them. I would love to hear all about this amazing world we live in.
I really NEED to travel more…life is short AND THERE”S SO MUCH TO SEE!!!!

I was SO incredibly impressed by the flowers in this wedding!!! They were designed by the one and only Shirley Vinlaun. As you can see, they are all stunning! If you would like to get a hold of Shirley, feel free to call her at 858.663.8812.

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I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more beautiful flower in someones hair…
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Admiral Kidd Club has one of the most amazing views San Diego has to offer. Its right on the waters edge…love it!
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Check out Heathers beautiful shoes….a little unconventional shot:)
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Lisa Gisczinski

San Diego wedding photographer, Lisa Gisczinski (elle g), provides wedding photography services to clients in San Diego, California and all across the world. Contact Lisa at ellegphotography@me.com OR 858-274-3554. She is also available for destination weddings..... specializing in outdoor weddings, beach weddings and natural light photography. Hawaii, Tahiti, Fiji anyone?

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Coronado Cays Yacht Club wedding

This was a really special wedding for me because my friend Nikki was the BRIDE!!!!!

She and I met while working at SeaWorld together.
Nikki, that lucky girl, gets to swim and play with dolphins all day. SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!

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This is her handsome HUSBAND (which is really fun to say right after you get married!)
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They wrote their own vows, it was so sweet:)

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a detail or two…
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One of the greatest things about the wedding was being able to see her SO in love and SOOO happy. This was the first time I met Brent and it was just so sweet to see him looking at her with complete adoration.

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These two were smiling from ear to ear ALL day. You can tell they have not only a loving relationship but they are TRUE best friends. They just laughed and laughed and laughed………..

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All you need in this world is love and laughter….

Nikki it was an honor….

Lisa Gisczinski

San Diego wedding photographer, Lisa Gisczinski (elle g), provides wedding photography services to clients in San Diego, California and all across the world. Contact Lisa at ellegphotography@me.com OR 858-274-3554. She is also available for destination weddings..... specializing in outdoor weddings, beach weddings and natural light photography. Hawaii, Tahiti, Fiji anyone?

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Wedding at Humphreys!

OOOOh! A wedding at Humphreys by the Bay…so exciting because I have never shot there before!!! I loved it. They landscaped the grounds beautifully.
Lets start off with the groom for a change…this is Adam

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AND his SNAZZY style!!!!!

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He married this lovely lady…Julie

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They are so in love….the pictures were a piece of cake hahahaha (okay that was dumb)

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No, really…it was easy

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Julie and her dad

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Carrie recently noted that I seem to know someone at every wedding I photograph with her. I think she’s right! I showed up to this wedding and I knew one of the groomsmen! I met him at a wedding in PENNSYLVANIA in June!!! How CRAZY is that???…I was shooting THIS wedding in Pennsylvania, met a cute couple Julie and Steve…
and then it turns out I meet Steve again, this time IN San Diego 2nd shooting for Carrie at the wedding Adam and Julie!
Its a small small world (….sing along with me)

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A few details…

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They make a beautiful couple….!

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Lisa Gisczinski

San Diego wedding photographer, Lisa Gisczinski (elle g), provides wedding photography services to clients in San Diego, California and all across the world. Contact Lisa at ellegphotography@me.com OR 858-274-3554. She is also available for destination weddings..... specializing in outdoor weddings, beach weddings and natural light photography. Hawaii, Tahiti, Fiji anyone?

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Calumet Park wedding with sweet sweet Tiffany and Jeff

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I thought I’d start with my favorite image first:)

Calumet Park weddings are always so nice. Its a small little area where nearby residents love to come to throughout the day, to walk their dogs or sit on the benches overlooking the ocean.

Tiffany and Jeff are from South Dakota so this was a destination wedding!!! San Diego is definitely a place where I would honeymoon so I understand their choice! This city has everything to offer the active adult. I just love living here!!!

Tiffany and Jeff were just so sweet, they let me do whatever I wanted. So I got REAL close for some of the images.

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I’m having so much fun experimenting and want to THANK all of my clients SO MUCH for allowing me to be creative. I LOVE you for it!!!

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Enjoy….I had fun making these and spending time with you two!!! Have a beautiful life together and please keep in touch:)

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Lisa Gisczinski

San Diego wedding photographer, Lisa Gisczinski (elle g), provides wedding photography services to clients in San Diego, California and all across the world. Contact Lisa at ellegphotography@me.com OR 858-274-3554. She is also available for destination weddings..... specializing in outdoor weddings, beach weddings and natural light photography. Hawaii, Tahiti, Fiji anyone?

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