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Pink, Pink, Pink Wedding Photography at Rancho Valencia – Danielle & Nathan

Jennifer — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:43:21 +0000

I know Rancho Valencia sets up a party tent on the tennis court all the time, but it was the first time I’ve seen it in person and WOW, it was amazing! Because of the way viewing is set up for a tennis match, the tent gets a very regal position and really pops.

Danielle and Nathan live in New York and have a very urban lifestyle. As much as the couple really loved Rancho Valencia, they also wanted some images that reflected their more urban tastes so we took to the streets. I love wandering down alleys for great light and locations. A happy photographer makes happy images!

Thanks to all for all your hard work in creating this beautiful event. Just goes to show that with great vendors a destination wedding can come together perfectly!

Rancho Valencia
Jowy Productions
Michele Coulon
Hidden Garden Flowers
Jennifer Dery Photography

Purple and Chartreuse Wedding at The Santa Luz Club – Lindsay & Barry

Jennifer — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:00:24 +0000

Lindsay and Barry had me come up for a visit earlier this year to San Francisco to shoot their engagement photos. We had a great time wandering around the Ferry Building, out on the pier and around downtown. We had a great time and I knew they would bring their great vibe to their wedding day. I’ve definitely been looking forward to this one all year.

Purple and chartreuse ruled the reception. The best idea (to this sweet tooth) were the individual berry pies and ice cream bar that matched perfectly with the decor and were the replacement for cake. I wish I could have tasted one, but I’m sure I can order one from Michele Coulon sometime. Now that berries are in season today would probably be a good time, oh yes!

Thanks everyone for such a fun and detail filled event. Great light and lots to photograph is a photographer’s dream! Mary, you rock!

Mary Noble
Michele Coulon
Chez Bride Modern
The Santa Luz Club
Jennifer Dery Photography

Country Vintage Wedding at Condors Nest Ranch – Alyson & Rob

Jennifer — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:29:13 +0000

This sweet little wedding way out at Condor’s Nest Ranch was so cute and fun. I love this ranch and am ready to move in tomorrow if they’ll take me. Alyson and Rob did a wonderful job at creating a casual and fun atmosphere complete with a do it yourself taco bar and photo booth.

Condors Nest Ranch
Pretty Little Petals
Rhianon Gonzales

L’auberge Del Mar Wedding Featured in Exquisite Weddings Magazine

Jennifer — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:28:32 +0000

I just noticed that Annie & Curtis’ wedding was now on the Exquisite Weddings website…. so exciting! You can see the article in the current Summer 2010 print issue or online. Woohoo!

Photos of a Backyard Wedding and Reception at Scripps Forum – Lauren & Corey

Jennifer — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:00:49 +0000

Lauren and Corey… though I suspect it was more Lauren… went all out on the details at this wedding. She had great help too, both her Mom and Rachel Peniche of Plan it San Diego were in on the fun. After the months of planning and gardening it was finally show time. Lauren’s parents’ backyard was a stunning setting for the ceremony… really people pay good money for a setting like this!

Lauren was a referral from a my past bride Betsy. Thank you Betsy!!! It is always great to see some familiar faces at a wedding and know that my wedding couple like my work enough to send me their friends. For the coordinator, Rachel, she had the fun of 9 of her past mothers-the-bride attending this wedding. Crazy!

Thanks to the great team that put this together!

Plan it San Diego
Bliss Bride
Joyce La Vigne
Scripps Seaside Forum
Jennifer Dery Photography

Itty-bity engagement session at the Grand Del Mar – Julia & Pete

Jennifer — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:00:37 +0000

Julia & Pete just wanted some images they could use for their stamps on the invitations. A cute idea! Since they were coming to the Grand Del Mar from out of town we planned to meet up there, get to know each other (we hadn’t met yet) and get those shots for the stamps done. What a fun couple, I’m so looking forward to this wedding!

Welcome to the Jennifer Dery Photography Blog!

Jennifer — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 01:22:01 +0000

Hi there, thanks for visiting!

I am a wedding and portrait photographer based in San Diego, CA. I work mostly in San Diego but I travel the world for assignments now and then also. After visiting here please take a peek at my main websites too: Jennifer Dery Photography | Jen Dery Kids

I specialize in weddings but also do a fair amount of portrait and travel photography. I do some commercial shoots now and then as well… always fun to mix things up! I have a very documentary, or “storytelling” style. I love to show real moments in real settings while trying to achieve flattering and beautiful images.

Take a look through the blog. You can even search a little based on venue in the box at the top right. I hope you enjoy viewing my recent work!

- Jen

Engagement Photos at Torrey Pines Beach – Lauren & Andy

Jennifer — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:05:36 +0000

ok.. well they weren’t exactly “engaged” when we did this shoot…. but they are now! Congrats to them and here is a little peek of the session:

Lauren is the owner/operator of a great little wedding business here in San Diego called “Set the Date Tours” … if you are still searching for your wedding, ceremony or rehearsal party venue give her a call.

Photos of a small intimate wedding in Mission Bay

Jennifer — Thu, 27 May 2010 19:47:36 +0000

I always love calls for weddings held in the middle of the week. A cute little celebration on a Wednesday? I’m there!! An elopement on a Tuesday, love to!

Isabel and Matt’s wedding is the perfect example of small and intimate. I believe they had about 10 people total. A little ceremony, some champagne, a first dance and a wonderful dinner with family. All the difficult planning from out of town made so much easier by the small guest list!

Italian Vacation – part 4 – Tuscan Countryside

Jennifer — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 21:03:33 +0000

For the last few days we’ve been renting either a car or more often a scooter to tour the Tuscan countryside. I’ve enjoyed our days out despite being rather sick. In particular I love getting quick portraits of the people we meet along the way. Nothing fancy or set up, just quick shots of people in their own environment. And of course, the rolling hills…