Bride and groom share a romantic moment outdoors, with bride holding white bouquet, in front of a classic building.

Were do I begin with these two. Jocelyn and Toby had reached out to me in 2019 and booked me for both photo and video. Their date was in June of 2020 but then had to reschedule their Downtown San Diego Wedding at Flora the Venue to June of 2021. However they both had a micro wedding on their original wedding date on Mount Soledad in La Jolla. It was followed by an intimate dinner at Costa Brava, an amazing Spanish restaurant in PB (highly recommend!) During dinner I really got to know about them both and chat with family while we enjoyed Costa Brava’s delicious tapas. Jocelyn and Toby love to travel and have been to dozens on detitanations all over the world. Serious couples goals!


I was especially excited for their rescheduled date since it was my second time photographing an urban wedding in Downtown San Diego. The day started off perfectly at the The Historic Courtyard Marriot in Downtown SD. We were able to have the first look in the old bank vault and capture some amazing street photos on the way to Flora the Venue. Right when we arrived to the venue our team was speechless. The natural light and use of greenery was amazing. Everything photographed so well!


The day went as planned and everything came out beautifully. After the ceremony, the Newlyweds were able to enjoy their cocktail hour with guests and sneak off for a few minutes to get some romantics on the busy streets of Downtown San Diego.


The moody lighting, pops of color, and close friends and family really made for an amazing evening. Check out their Highlight film and photos below!

A bride and groom share a romantic kiss on a city street corner, with the bride holding a white floral bouquet.
Bride and groom share romantic moment on urban street corner, bride in lace gown with veil holding white bouquet.
Bride in lace gown and groom in navy tuxedo pose together holding white floral bouquet outside modern venue.
Bride and groom share romantic moment framed by ornate vault door, bride holding white floral bouquet in elegant lace gown.
Bride and groom embrace on a city sidewalk, she in a lace gown, he in a dark suit, sharing a tender moment.
Bride and groom walk down the aisle together at an elegant indoor wedding ceremony with lush greenery decor.
Bride and groom share first dance under lush greenery arch at elegant indoor wedding venue.
Bride and groom holding hands walking on a city street, bride in white gown with bouquet, groom in black tuxedo.
Bride and groom share an intimate moment framed by a circular mirror, bride holding a white floral bouquet.
Bride and groom share their first dance in a romantic venue adorned with string lights and lush greenery.
Couple shares their first dance at elegant wedding reception with string lights and lush greenery backdrop.
Bride and groom share their first dance in an elegant wedding venue with string lights and lush greenery backdrop.

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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