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Welcome to my Blog!

I am a photographer of love and passion and hope to convey that in all the images I take. I have been photographing weddings for over ten years and have been so blessed to work with numerous wonderful couples year after year. I truly love what I do. Capturing some of the most important moments of people's lives gets me excited and inspired. I have been honored to receive the Best of the Knot award for 2008-2011 as well as Best Photographer of the Year by Bridal Insider. I'll be updating my blog with all the weddings I shoot along with all the engagement, family, and baby sessions throughout the year. Thanks for stopping by!


Steven and Mari ~ Temecula Creek Inn Wedding Photographer

Saturday, February 26, 2011 Posted in Weddings

Steven and Mari met at work about a year before they got married. They wanted to keep their relationship a secret but soon it was obvious to all around they loved each other. For their wedding, Steven’s family flew all the way from England, Mari’s from Mexico, each family member beaming with excited me for the happy couple. Mari and Steven exchanged their vows during an intimate ceremony at Temecula Creek Inn Stonehouse. The afternoon was warm with breezes and friendly coversation. After dinner, some toasts and a little dancing the guests joined the bride and groom for s’mores by the evening fire.

Photographer: Carrie McCluskey Photography

Floral Designer: Katrina O’Donnell Custom Florals
Reception Venue: Temecula Creek Inn
Cake Designer: Sweet Layers Cakes
Linens and Coverings: Creative Touch Linens
Makeup Artist: ACMakeup
Officiant: Rev. Lauren-Michele Seals

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March 17, 2011 - 9:40 pm Timothy - Great shots. Nice and sharp. The bride's skin looks nice and smooth. As a side note, I have been noticing a lot of vendors assigning links to those who were part of the wedding. Do you use a wordpress plugin or do you manually put it into the thread? Do you have a hard time gaining reciprocal links from them or do you not try?

March 19, 2011 - 5:20 pm Bill Baker - Your images can really pop! Good one on the fire at night.

March 19, 2011 - 5:23 pm Bill Baker - Oh my, the skin tones are lovely in these shots too.

March 22, 2011 - 1:16 pm Lauren Michele Seals - Hi Carrie! This was one of my most favorite weddings of the year and gosh.....you captured it all so beautifully! I always look forward to working with you and hope we have many weddings together in the future!

April 25, 2011 - 12:30 pm Portland Wedding Photographer - Beautiful! These images are great. I love the image of the bride + groom under the tree. Keep up the beautiful work.

May 18, 2011 - 1:42 am Neal Morgan - A beautiful set of images, I really like that you have listed the other wedding professionals too, comunity spirit is still alive :)

Janice and Mike ~ Founders Chapel and Hyatt Regency La Jolla Wedding Photographer

Thursday, February 24, 2011 Posted in Weddings

Janice and Mike had a gorgeous Catholic ceremony at the Founders Chapel at USD followed by a fun, pink and white, reception at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla Aventine.

I love her shoes! The feathers are sexy and very feminine.

I love all the moments before the ceremony. The time just flies by.

Janice’s dad waiting patiently for her arrival.

So many funny moments!

Photographer: Carrie McCluskey Photography and Heather Elise Photography

Caterer: Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
Event Planner: Swann Soirees
Reception Venue: Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
Cinema and Video: NR3 Video Productions
DJ: DJ Daniel Peterson

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February 24, 2011 - 10:26 pm Michele Goane - I always knew you'd be amazing!! and here you are.... :)

February 25, 2011 - 10:56 am John Prado - Priceless work Carrie!! Clients must be static!

February 25, 2011 - 3:18 pm Denver Wedding Photographer | Eli Powell - Nailed it Carrie. Really love the jump dance shot and the reflection shot.

February 25, 2011 - 3:29 pm carrie - Thank you!!!

February 25, 2011 - 6:10 pm Brianna Flammini - Gorgeous Carrie!!!

Brianna and Ryan ~ San Diego Engagement Session Photographer

Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Posted in Engagements

Brianna, Ryan and I had a wonderful time wondering around downtown San Diego taking photographs during their engagement session! We started out at Hotel Solamar to take photos with some of the old brick walls that are still standing in the background. Next we were walking, just exploring, and had to stop in front of Stingaree for the great light. After that we headed over to Cafe Chole and finished up at Petco Park. We left downtown just in time, heading over to OB, to catch the sunset at Sunset Cliffs.

I’m looking forward to photographing Brianna and Ryan’s wedding this summer at Sheraton Harbor Island!

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February 24, 2011 - 1:19 am Mike Cool - Hi Carrie, some fantastic images here. Beautiful locations - I'm jealous, we just don't have these here in the UK!

February 24, 2011 - 8:32 am Caroline - Beautiful photos, Carrie! I love the one in front of that huge wood door.

February 24, 2011 - 9:12 am carrie - Thank you! Isn't that door great?!

February 24, 2011 - 9:13 am carrie - Thank you Mike!

February 25, 2011 - 6:13 pm Brianna Flammini - Ryan and I love all the pictures you took Carrie! You are so amazing!!! Can't wait to see you in July! :)

February 26, 2011 - 9:13 pm carrie - Thank you Brianna! I can't wait for the wedding! :)

March 19, 2011 - 5:25 pm Bill Baker - Sweet shots of this couple. I like how you balance a sense of place and the connection between this couple. I am doing San Francisco wedding photography and like your style.