{"id":22025,"date":"2024-10-14T22:34:15","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T05:34:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stephywong.com\/blog\/?p=22025"},"modified":"2024-10-15T10:56:50","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T17:56:50","slug":"a-sweet-journey-from-elopement-to-annual-gunshow-2024-teasers-coronado-ferry-landing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stephywong.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/14\/a-sweet-journey-from-elopement-to-annual-gunshow-2024-teasers-coronado-ferry-landing\/","title":{"rendered":"A Sweet Journey: From Elopement to Annual Gunshow 2024 Teasers – Coronado Ferry Landing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Back in 2016, I received an unexpected message from Betsy, inviting me to photograph her intimate elopement in Coronado. I jokingly told her I only attend weddings for the cake, but I\u2019d make an exception for her big day. To my delight, she took that as a challenge and brought along some spectacular cupcakes! Who knew I could be bribed so easily?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fast forward a few years, and that whimsical elopement turned into a hilarious annual tradition: The Gunshow Anniversary photoshoot. Every year, I get VIP tickets, which is basically my version of winning a golden ticket. It\u2019s like walking around with a couple of friends who just happen to have great personalities and even better stories. I find myself snapping photos in between fits of laughter, often wondering how we\u2019ve managed to make our shoots this much fun. They even make it a tradition to bring me a new treat every year. This year was a yummy chocolate bar from Rose’s Donuts. The most memorable was actually the very first one where they brought a stunning cupcake and my dumbass said “It will be ok here on this rock” Mind you this rock was way far from the water and high up. A gigantic wave came up and washed that thing down 10 feet. It was rescued and there was only a little sand in my mouth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s adventure took us to the Coronado Ferry Landing, a place near and dear to my heart. I spent a lot of my teenage years there talking for hours on the park benches in deep conversations. So when I get to come back, it’s a new memory made. I was back in Coronado, camera in hand, surrounded by Betsy and Julie, who have survived many things most marriages wouldn’t last through (but not a remodel yet… that’s coming).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can we also talk about Julie’s fabulous shoes? Both every year dressed to impress<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I can\u2019t wait for next year\u2019s Gunshow! Here\u2019s to more treats, more laughter, and who knows\u2014maybe a cupcake cannon? Let the shenanigans continue!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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