Garrett Eaton Photography

A Miniature Easter

admin — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:06:46 +0000

After the traditional Easter activities, such as the egg hunt and cavity priming, we decided to take in a fun game of miniature golf. It was Finn’s first time “golfing,” and other than his preference for an unconventional club grip, I’d say he did pretty well!

Tim + Lindsay {Hitched}

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:36:44 +0000

I love my job. Clients like Tim and Lindsay are a huge part of why my job is so enjoyable. Both are great, fun-loving spirits with a passion for life, with music, friend and faith leading the way. These two met at a Social Green concert the night before Thanksgiving, and after spending the happiest year of their lives together, Tim proposed at another Social Green concert the following night before Thanksgiving. So it was only appropriate they solidify their commitment to one another on that same, very meaningful date. You don’t often encounter two people so in love and meant to be with one another. It was a privilege and joy to share in their big day! I hope you enjoy the images as much as I did shooting them.

I’d also like to give a special thanks and shout out to my second shooter Tru Pettit. She contributed many of the fabulous images seen here. Great work, once again, Tru!

My California Gold

admin — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 05:10:25 +0000

Fall colors + the right light = Portraiture gold.

Palm Springs

admin — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:37:56 +0000

Getaway <3

2011 Spook-tacular

admin — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 05:16:32 +0000

I’ve been busy preparing for some upcoming projects, but wanted to take a moment to share a little of our Halloween with you. This year Finn portrayed a spooky mummy, and got completely wrapped up in the role…

Chad + Cecilia {Hitched}

admin — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 04:22:57 +0000

It’s no surprise that San Diego is a wildly popular destination wedding…destination–in fact I’d say “beach wedding” and San Diego are synonymous–which is great for me because it provides the opportunity to meet and work with people from other parts of the country that would’ve never happened without the universal appeal of the place I call home.

Such is the case with Chad and Cecilia. The couple met and currently live in Austin, Texas, but when it came time to decide the place they’d celebrate their union with family and friends, Cecilia envisioned the sunny, picturesque and laid back atmosphere of her Sydney, Australia home. Now I’ve (unfortunately) never been Down Under, but I’ve heard San Diego, with its imported, ubiquitous eucalyptus trees and gentle climate, closely resembles parts of Australia, so even though neither Chad nor Cecilia had ever been to San Diego before their wedding, they agreed this city with a little Aussie flare and its beautiful natural setting would be an ideal (and much closer) stand-in for Cecilia’s vision.

As I said, being a photographer in a popular destination city allows me to meet people I would’ve otherwise never had the opportunity to meet, and this couple exemplifies this, and why I love my job as photographer. The family and guests were warm and inviting; I could feel the love and admiration they feel for Chad and Cecilia and vice versa. As for the couple themselves, they were hilarious! And fun, natural, and very welcoming to me, as the only outsider at their event.

Other than the affable, adorable couple, the other two stars of this show were definitely the hula hoops–a unique and fun addition to the dance floor–and Dillon, who I think you’ll be able to identify on your own. So without further ado…

Vendor love:

Venue: Mission Beach Woman’s Club

For images from the ceremony, please check out the very talented Olivia of Blink of an Eye Photography!

Museum of Man {Father-son time}

admin — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 04:52:14 +0000

Today I took Finn to one of his favorite spots in the whole world–San Diego’s Museum of Man in Balboa Park. When people visit San Diego–arguably one of the most scenic and perfect spots in the country–he insists they visit this museum, or the Natural History Museum, because this place means as much to him as any beach or tourist attraction. His favorite parts are the mummies and human bones, but they also trigger the most anxiety in him–it’s a perfect example of how things that scare us equally and ironically fascinate and engage us.

He literally said “Daddy, look! This is the guy who invented fire!”

Crikey!!!

Having a photographer as a dad is hard…the relentless ‘photo ops’ wear on you

Self portrait: Human

One thing I love about photography is you don’t need a special venue or impressive backdrop to make great portraits. It’s all about light and very simple, but interesting, surroundings. A perfect example is this stairway on the back of one of the museums, where no one is going and few would think to go, but the mosaic-looking lighting coming through the overhead trees’ canopy and the river stone wall combine to make this location ideal for photography

all work + no play = no fun

admin — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:50:15 +0000

Taking a little time out recently to play with my son.

Kat + Tristan {Hitched}

admin — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 02:04:01 +0000

I’ve known Kat, and therefore Tristan, for several years now, so when Kat asked me to take a few photos at their wedding (nothing ‘fancy’), I was absolutely delighted, nay, excited! to be part of their big day. They’ve been together over ten years, and just finally decided to make official what all their friends and family have known for years now–these two are a great team!

Vendor Love:

Catering/Cake: The French Gourmet

Venue: The Martin Johnson House at Scripps Institution of Oceanography

DJ: Christian Cole

Flowers: Black Lotus Design

…and Penelope makes three! {Expecting}

admin — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 04:42:18 +0000

As long-time and close personal friends of my wife’s and mine, I was so honored to direct a little maternity shoot for Carina & Jason, starring the highly anticipated Penelope! Act One took place at the elegant Extraordinary Desserts in Little Italy–a favorite date spot for these two to enjoy each other and a little confectionery indulgence; Act Two was set amongst the timeless natural beauty of Balboa Park. I hope you enjoy these images of the blissed out couple enjoying each other and their future ‘pride and joy’ and much as I enjoyed creating them. Cheers!