Outdoor beach wedding ceremony with guests seated in white chairs facing floral arch.

Our first wedding at the San Diego Mission Bay Resort was a total success. We had the entire crew there capturing photo, video, and some bomb drone shots.


Check out the gallery and film below see how the epic day was captured by our amazing team and myself.

Groomsmen in matching orange blazers and light blue pants play on a sandy beach on a sunny day.
A group of groomsmen in light blue suits play a giant outdoor chess game on a sunny day.
An elegant white lace wedding gown with a long train hangs on a door in a bright hotel room.
A bride and groom share a romantic embrace on a green lawn, with groomsmen visible in the background.
Groom lifting bride in white wedding dress outdoors on green lawn with wedding party in background.
Bridesmaid helping bride with elegant lace mermaid wedding dress train in hotel bridal suite.
Wedding party in blue suits and dresses celebrating under trees at outdoor garden ceremony.
Bride and groom holding hands walking near waterfront with tall palm trees on sunny wedding day.
Person running through shallow beach water near sailboats and marina on a sunny day.
Hexagonal wooden wedding arch decorated with peach and white flowers on sandy beach by water.
Athlete pouring water over head on sandy beach near pier after outdoor workout.
Bride and groom exchanging vows under floral hexagon arch at romantic beachside wedding ceremony.
Smiling bride in lace gown exchanging vows with groom at outdoor beach wedding ceremony.
Couple exchanging rings under hexagonal floral arch at elegant outdoor beach wedding ceremony.
Man in light blue suit with polka dot tie holds drink at outdoor wedding cocktail hour.
Wedding guests sign guestbook at beach ceremony table with starfish decorations.
Groom lifts bride for kiss at romantic beach wedding ceremony with floral arch.
Outdoor beach wedding ceremony with guests seated in white chairs facing floral arch.
Bride and groom share first dance at outdoor wedding reception surrounded by palm trees.
Elegant outdoor wedding reception with round tables, gold chairs, palm trees, and string lights.
Guests dance at lively outdoor wedding reception under string lights at sunset.
Bride and groom kiss behind elaborate sand castle with their names carved on the beach.
Bride and groom hold custom mugs with fish designs at their beach wedding.
Performer in orange blazer entertains guests at outdoor wedding reception with palm trees.
Bride and groom share a romantic sunset kiss by the waterfront, bride holding a boho bouquet.
Groomsmen in blue suits gather on sandy beach, sharing a fun moment with colorful accessories.
Bride and groom share an intimate golden hour embrace on the beach at sunset.
Smiling bride in white lace gown holds a lush boho bouquet on a sandy beach at sunset.
Couple toasts at candlelit sweetheart table during elegant outdoor evening wedding reception.
Wedding guests dance joyfully outdoors at night, with bride lifted during lively reception celebration.
Motion-blurred wedding guests dance energetically under blue and red lights on the dance floor.
Live wedding band performs outdoors at dusk, with male and female vocalists on stage.
Groomsmen celebrate exuberantly as one is lifted during a lively indoor wedding reception dance.
Elegant hexagonal floral arch frames a beachside wedding ceremony setup with white chairs by the water.
Sand castle artist sculpting an elaborate castle on a beach wedding venue beside the ocean.
Artist carefully carving heart details into an intricate sand castle sculpture at a beach wedding.
Groomsman in light blue suit escorts bridesmaid in blue gown at an outdoor beach wedding.
Detailed sand castle with couple names displayed at a romantic beach wedding ceremony by the water.
Blonde violinist in black dress performs live music at an outdoor beach wedding ceremony.
Groom in light blue suit awaits bride during first look moment under a large tree outdoors.
Groom in blue suit cuddles with two young girls in blue dresses on a bed before the wedding.
Newlywed couple walks hand in hand along a sandy beach at sunset near a stone pier.
Bride and groom walk along the shoreline at sunset with a coastal town visible across the water.

Hey, I'm Nicholas (Nick) Gonzalez

The founder and lead photographer at American Portra
Wedding photographer in black shirt holding camera at elegant outdoor evening reception venue.

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