Daisy Varley Photography [based in San Diego : traveling all throughout Southern California, Destination Wedding Photojournalism + Portrait Photography] L O V E . L I F E . A R T

A Culver City Photo Session [Patricia + Mark]

daisyvarley — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:47:46 +0000

I met up with Patricia and Mark at their lovely home near Culver City last month. I enjoyed getting to know these two. Patricia’s son, Jacob, joined in for a few of the photos. Such a fun family!

This one flower decided to bloom that day.

A little basketball…

We had fun exploring a little corner of Culver City, which was full of amazing art!

They never thought this day would come.

Why? Because he can.

So looking forward to seeing you three again in July!

Daisy

Spring [mini] sessions

daisyvarley — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:44:16 +0000

Spring is in the air! My favorite time of the year.

This year, I’ve decided to hold [mini] photo sessions!

Please check out the details below…

If you’re interested in booking a session, please contact me below for availability + more info.

www.daisyvarley.com

info@daisyvarley.com

619.405.4780

The Cream Event at The Book Bindery [Los Angeles]

daisyvarley — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:42:01 +0000

On March 1, 2012, the two ladies of Bash, Please threw one heck of a party for brides + grooms and curious seekers alike and I wasn’t going to miss it! The Cream Event was not your ordinary bridal fair. This was a wedding soiree filled with intricate, fun details, delicious food, amazing music, intimate lighting, cool people with an eye for design and so much more.

In Paige’s + Kelly’s words they wanted this to be a “reception style party that has energy, style, thoughtfulness, and FUN. All the elements for a rad wedding.”

Here are some images from the night.

Rue Magazine

100 Layer Cake

The Flash Dance DJ

The dance contest was off the charts! So much fun!

These are the winners. They won a trip to Paris. No big deal, right?

What an incredible night!

Daisy

The Cream Event took place at The Book Bindery in Culver City.

An engagement session in Old Town, San Diego [Lilly + Jose]

daisyvarley — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:45:44 +0000

I met these two in Old Town last week for the first time. These two are so adorable together. The first thing I noticed is that Jose has this calm way of making Lilly feel at ease. She was giggling throughout the session, which was fun to watch and capture on camera.

They chose the perfect place for their engagement session, considering their wedding will be filled with lots of traditional Mexican decor.

Much love,

Daisy

Carlsbad Maternity Photographer [Amber + Kellen]

daisyvarley — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:22:22 +0000

I first met Amber and Kellen on their wedding day more than 3 years ago. They are are incredibly sweet together and I couldn’t be happier for this next phase in their lives.

I met them at their home in Carlsbad.

We then headed over to Batiquitos Lagoon.

Much love,

Daisy

Lemoore Photographer [When the old becomes new again]

daisyvarley — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:44:02 +0000

In November, I traveled back to my home town in central California. I always joke that I can smell my way into town. There’s a distinct smell when you’re passing all the dairy farms. It makes me cringe yet smile with a bit of giddiness knowing I’m going back to the place I once called home.

I enjoy spending time with my family – I feel like they bring out my inner dork the best. But one of the wonderful things I’ve been discovering is how beautiful this place actually is…especially in the Fall. Growing up in one place makes you almost blind to what’s in front of you. You’re always desiring to escape to far off places. I know I did. And this is why I appreciate this place, this little town in the middle of nowhere so much more.

On my way to a family shoot, I parked my car by a fence on a dirt road. The clouds were that gorgeous puffy white, swirly types [cumulus] – the kind that as a kid, you would point up and guess which animal shapes or objects they formed. Those clouds that make you stare in wander. I pointed my camera, not just at the sky but at the cows that wandered about in the field. I never took the time to notice them before, but I couldn’t help but watch them. I’m sure the other drivers that I was a bit crazy or odd for taking photos of cows that they pass by everyday, but today was a new day for me.

This is my niece, Destiny. She is beautiful.

White Top. One of the last few mom and pop restaurants in a sea of fast food chain drive-thrus.

Every time I’m in town, I go here.

As a kid, my mom would bring me, my sisters and my brother here for a shrimp basket and a banana split. An older German couple owned this restaurant for many years. Every time we came in, which was quite often, they would greet us with a smile and always asked to see how we were doing. That kind of genuine care and attention is so rare these days.

We stopped in with our little ones and it made my heart (and my tummy) happy.

Awww…it seemed like just yesterday we were running amok in this place and driving our mom crazy.

The next morning, as we were waking up, I captured a few frames of my family.

Adorbs.

Much love,

Daisy

San Diego Photographer [VIDEO] A look back at 2011

daisyvarley — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:53:30 +0000

This year was full of new adventures, friends and LOTS of quality family time.

As a mom and a photographer, I try to document my family as much as possible. Childhood is so fleeting. I don’t want to miss one moment of theirs. I hope you get a glimpse of how truly special my family is!

Happy New Years, friends!

Daisy

Lemoore Family Photographer [The Corial Family]

daisyvarley — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:08:50 +0000

And last, but not least in my hometown family sessions is Apple and her two sons. She was my closest friend in Junior High. Even as awkward as that time was, I have so many great memories hanging out with this girl. Whether we were playing basketball, track, volleyball or softball together, playing flute in the school band, combing our hair in the girls bathroom, walking around in our Cowboys jackets, gossiping about boys during recess or sleeping over at each others’ houses, we always seemed to have a great time!

Fast forward a few years, and she is still the same confident, independent, “slightly” opinionated, smiley Apple. Her two sons, Julius and Blake, LOVE her and I couldn’t be happier for my friend.

Apple is an AMAZING mother! I’ve never seen a woman so involved – she never misses any of Julius’s games/practices and is unbelievably proud of him. Love.

Julius knows how to make his little brother laugh.

This little guy is so loved.

Thank you, Apple, for letting me hang out with you and your adorable little fellas!

Lots of love,

Daisy

Lemoore Family Photographer [The Dutra Family]

daisyvarley — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:59:40 +0000

Kristen was another one of my good friends from Junior High. She was one of the most genuine, happy girls that I knew…and still is! Before her family session, I hadn’t seen her in 10 years! As soon as we got out of our cars, we squealed with delight! It’s as if time hadn’t passed. She’s still the same as I remember her…with a few little ones in tow. I had so much fun getting to know her family. She is so loved.

Doesn’t their dog fit perfectly in this family?

Throw leaves at the parents!

LOVE.

Kids loves to be thrown in the air.

or swung round and round.

and don’t forget the big kids…

Kristen, thank you! Your family is just as ADORABLE as you are!

Lots of love,

Daisy

Lemoore Family Photographer [The Kroll Family]

daisyvarley — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:47:26 +0000

Last weekend, I traveled to my hometown in Central California to visit family and photograph old friends of mine and their brood.

It was fun seeing Erica again…we go way back to Junior High. Erica and I played the same sports, shared the same friends…and even the same boyfriends. Hehe. Next year will be our 10 year High School reunion! Where does the time go?

I met her adorable 3 daughters and her hubby at her house. The light was beautiful that day.

Much love,

Daisy