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Welcome to Kristina Chartier Photography and San Diego Wedding Candids -- the blog!

Weddings. Babies. Families. I love documenting life. I am a photographer based in San Diego who absolutely loves weddings and the opportunity to capture the unique spirit of every kind of wedding day. What I love most about a wedding is that it is a once in a lifetime day where a family brings all of the most important
people in the entire world to them together. I truly consider it an honor every time I am entrusted with such an important assignment. What means the world to me too, is when my brides call me to photograph their pregnancies, newborn babies and growing families year after year.

You may also know me as San Diego Wedding Candids, which I established in 1999. 500 wonderful weddings later, the San Diego Wedding Candids tradition of beautiful, emotional photography continues with Kristina and her trusted associates.

Brides, please visit my wedding portfolio at www.sdweddingcandids.com

Thanks for stopping by to see my latest work here and on Facebook.



Annabel – San Diego Baby Photographer

Here is sweet little Annabel. Lots of sessions coming up featuring tutus and petticoats!!! Call me at 858-692-0145 to schedule yours.

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Helen and Tim in Balboa Park – San Diego Wedding Photographer

My first wedding of the year could not have been any sweeter. Beautiful weather and gorgeous bride Helen with our lovely Balboa Park as the backdrop…

Reception details coming next…

Sara and Ryan: San Diego Engagement Photography

Sara and Ryan are getting married this summer at one of my favorite downtown San Diego locations: El Cortez. When we met, I was instantly drawn to both of them and they are my favorite kind of bride and groom: all heart. Christophe and I had a super time with their engagements at Balboa Park then La Jolla. Enjoy. I am so very excited about their wedding!!!

Class of 2010 and 2011 Models Reps!

I am searching for high school juniors and seniors in Carlsbad and North County San Diego looking for dynamic on-location senior portraits! Your sessions will be featured in our print and online marketing and you will receive a free portrait session and a selection of prints from Kristina Chartier Photography! Please call the studio at 858-692-0145 or e-mail me at info@kristinachartier.com if you are interested. I have 10 spots available this spring. Whether we take your surfboard to the beach or your best friends to your favorite hang out, we’ll capture the spirit of being in high school. I also offer an exclusive incentive program for referrals!!

You should be outgoing, energetic and enjoy having your picture taken! Extra-curricular activities are a plus.

I can’t wait to hear from you!

Mitchell Thorp Walkathon – January 23

I was honored to be a part of the first Annual Mitchell Thorp Walkathon and so proud to live in Carlsbad. What an incredible show of support. I heart my community!!!

The Mitchell Thorp Foundation(MTF) is a nonprofit organization, commemorating Mitchell’s shortened life of 18 years and his five-year heroic struggle against an undiagnosed illness.

Mitchell’s strength and courage, along with the community’s support, collectively inspired the family to establish the MTF that provides financial benefits and emotional support to families burdened with childhood disease or disorders.

In addition, the MTF provides scholarships and awards to promising young athletes, like Mitchell, acknowledging their accomplishments in youth baseball as a player and role model.

The 1st Annual Mitchell Thorp Walkathon was a huge success with approximately 1,000 people coming out in person to show their support and approximately 500 more people showing their support by sponsoring participants or making donations. Over $60,000, was raised, which will help ease the financial burden placed upon the MTF families.

Visit www.mitchellthorp.com to learn more and make a donation.

Click here to view a movie of the action!!

Sisters: Olivia and Lily – San Diego Family Portrait and Children’s Photographer

OK. I still have so many ‘09 sessions to blog, but had to go ahead share this session I just finished with two very special sisters. I have been photographing them for the past 5 years. Here are they are! High Jumper the cat even made an appearance this year.

Click here if you’d like to view Olivia and Lily’s entire session. Call me at 858.692.0145 to get your session on the calendar. I always have a super special package for maternity and baby photographs for my San Diego Wedding Candids brides!

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Lea and Mike • La Jolla Wedding Photographer

A gorgeous wedding at the Scripps Forum in La Jolla. Many thanks to the fabulous Melissa Barrad of I Do…Weddings. Always a pleasure to work with you!! Lea had a relaxing morning getting ready then portraits at Estancia La Jolla before her ceremony at the beach at the Scripps Forum. Many thanks to the talented Phil DeFalco for shooting with me!

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Andrea and Jason and Colton PLUS Sydney!! San Diego Baby Photographer

Thanks to everyone for making 2009 such a great year for me. I have many more sessions and weddings I have yet to feature here. I’ll start with Andrea. One of my favorite people!!!!  Here are a few images from her maternity session then with her precious baby Sydney.

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Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année

Happy Holidays everyone, see you in 2010!!!!! We’re spending Christmas and New Year’s in Paris with the Chartiers. Elina has so many cousins, aunts and uncles to meet, plus all four of her grandparents to enjoy.

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San Diego Portrait Photographer – Holiday Cards

My new accordion cards are a huge hit this year! They are perfect for Holiday Cards, Birth Announcements and Save the Dates!!! They are a wonderful way to feature up to 7 of your favorite images from a session.

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