San Diego Photography

Candid moments.
Raw emotion.

I specialize in capturing the moments in between the posed shots — live music, theatre, dance, and celebrations where the realest emotion shows up when people forget the camera is there.

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Featured Work

Dancer whipping her hair back mid-performance under red stage light

Prom couple embracing tenderly on a wooden bridge

Diver mid-air off the diving board at a swim meet

Guitarist laughing while playing a gold Les Paul guitar on stage

Close-up portrait of a singer with red hair under red stage light

Drummer singing into the mic while playing cymbals

Guitarist performing with intense expression under moody lighting

Singer with red hair glancing back over her shoulder on stage

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Concerts & Live Music

Local bands and live shows around San Diego — stage energy, crowd moments, and the split-second expressions that happen mid-performance.

Three band members performing together on stage

Acoustic singer belting into the mic with eyes closed under green stage lights

Bassist smiling and pointing at the camera during a set

Singer cheering with raised arms in front of a wall of surfboards at an outdoor daytime show

Singer belting passionately into the mic while playing keyboard under red stage light

Keyboardist singing under warm stage lighting

Singer gripping the mic and glancing sideways with a smirk between songs

Singer in a white lace top tossing her hair with one arm raised, mic in hand

Performing Arts

Theatre productions and dance performances — staged lighting, movement, and the emotion that comes through under the lights.

Dancer arching back mid-leap, long brown hair flying behind her on a dark stage

Dancer smiling mid-turn under warm red stage light

Masked dancer in a corset and Venetian mask under green and magenta stage light

Three dancers in sequin dresses performing together under blue stage light

Dancer seated on the stage floor, head thrown back and hands on her chest beneath a blue projected backdrop

Performer in a red and black burlesque-style costume under purple stage light

Dancer in a "Strong as a Mother" tank top mid-move in a dance studio

Dancer in a black tank top mid-move in a dance studio

Dancer in a red sequin dress performing under blue stage light

Special Events

Bridal showers, birthdays, proms, and other milestone moments — candid coverage of the people and moments that make the day.

Toddler in a play EMT vest riding on his mom's shoulders while she laughs, blowing bubbles at a park

Swimmer mid-stroke wearing a green swim cap during a meet

Photographed For

Jessie Lark

Em Cable Band

The TomiTom Sho

Elizabeth Bowersox

Bella Lux Entertainment

The Uninvited

The Star Theatre

Carlsbad Community Theatre

Inner Child Theater Camp

The Underground Dance

Levi Tucker

Twilight Highway

Sylvie

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