The Best Wedding Photographers in Santa Cruz, CA

The Best Wedding Photographers in Santa Cruz, CA

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Fearfully Made Image 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

Hi there! I want to first say that I am pleased that you're here. I am happily married to my husband, Nick. Together, we have a little girl that we call Jojo. I have been a photographer for 5 years now, and my passion is wedding photography. I love to shoot during the golden hour and catch as many candid and timeless photos. If you don't see me with my family, you'll catch me at target or in the Dunkin' drive thru getting an iced coffee.

We had Angeliccaa at our venue for a wedding in July and she was amazing! So friendly and easy to work with. At one point I saw her on the dance floor holding a child dancing so I asked how long she had been friends with the family, and she responded she hadn’t met then before that day! That’s customer service for sure!! We look forward to the next time she’s back at our venue!
Laura, 3 years ago
Santana Snow Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

Welcome. Most importantly I am a lover of life. A Mommy of two wonderful, growing human beings that surprise me every day. I am a Wife to my high school sweetheart and really cherish the moments I am given with my family. Living most of my life in East Bay, California, I have been blessed to be surrounded by gorgeous rolling hills, beaches and wine country not too far away. This has created a wonderful playing ground for discovery as well as self-expression. I enjoy playing soccer and staying active.

Seriously, if you’re reading this review, no need to continue your search, you’ve found who you are looking for. Santana Snow Photography is far above the industry standard. Deidra and Sam are so easy to work with. Their communication is excellent and quick, no waiting days for an answer to questions that are a burning thought for you. Not a natural in front of the camera? You will be at ease moments into your day. Deidra and Sam guide you through the shots that might be natural for some but not for others. Already comfortable in front of the camera? They will push you to that next level to get those shots that leave you in awe for years to come. Turn around time is just another service they excel in, quick with perfection. Your day will be seamless if you choose this company and you likely will have found a photographer for all your family needs.
Jordyn and R., a year ago
Rhode Tripper Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

Tired of not seeing yourselves represented in the wedding industry? Welcome to the RTP fam - we're a husband and wife duo shooting a combination of digital, film and Polaroid photos so that your gallery will deliver all the vibes and capture your sick, nontraditional love. And because of all the time we'll spend together getting to know you and crafting the perfect photo timeline for your day, you'll feel like we're just your two best friends there to capture the moments. No matter your size, race, gender, sexual orientation or religion, we're here to hype you up as you share all your wildest wedding ideas with us!

Meaghan and Evan were simply the best! Rhode Tripper Photography was the first photographer we reached out to for our wedding and after meeting with Meaghan we knew there was no need to look further because not only did she offer everything we possibly wanted - film, polaroids, amazingly composed photos - but she immediately felt like a friend we were getting to know. While we were nervous heading into our engagement shoot, Meaghan and Evan made it feel like the most natural thing in the world, and we had so much fun laughing our way through the shoot. That feeling only continued as we got to know them more and worked to plan out the details for our wedding. Meaghan laid everything out so clearly in the weeks and months leading up to our wedding and helped to organize our thinking for what truly mattered on our wedding day. It's hard to put into words how special our photos are - but Meaghan and Evan did such an incredible job capturing the very best moments of our wedding day. We've had trouble narrowing down our favorites because there are so many good ones! If you are looking for a photographer who will feel like a friend capturing your day with beautiful, intimate moments look no further.
Sarah L., 4 months ago
Kammie Jones Photo 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

Thanks for stopping by! Im Kammie. A full-time photographer, mama, and wife currently based in sunny Arizona. Ive been shooting weddings since 2010! 11 years! wow. I absolutely love what I do! It all started as a hobby, but has developed into so much more than that. My happy place is behind the camera. I adore being able to connect with such amazing humans and to share such incredible and life changing moments with them. I'm a sucker for the real moments between two lovers. The candid stuff. If this sounds like you, I'm your girl.

Do not wait. BOOK KAMMIE ASAP! We had the absolute pleasure of having Kammie as our wedding photographer April 2023. I found her work in 2021 and booked her right away and I am so happy we did! Her work is consistently INCREDIBLE yet unique to every couple! She is also the kindest person and got every single shot whether we saw her shooting or not! Before departing she made sure we felt that we got every shot we wanted. She also shared a sneak peak the day after the wedding and delivered our gallery exactly 30 days post wedding! She is amazing at her craft and was so easy to work with. She has great relationships with videographers too! I cannot wait to work with her again soon to capture more of beautiful life moments!!
Olivia B., a year ago
Kimberly Coccagnia 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

We know you're probably feeling some pressure to select a wonderful photographer to document your wedding since your photographs are the only part of your wedding that are remaining once the wedding day itself is over. Selecting the photographer for you is fairly easy… you should feel a connection straight away after reviewing our portfolio, and know that we’ll capture the both of you, your wedding, your family and friends in a wonderful truthful and beautiful way that will last forever. Sometimes, it’s as simple as that…feeling it!

We feel incredibly fortunate to have found Kim and had our day captured so perfectly and exactly how we envisioned. From our initial meeting, engagement photos and to the final delivery of the photos, Kim exceeded every expectation we had for a wedding photographer. On the wedding day, Kim and Barry seamlessly blended into the background, yet somehow managed to be everywhere – capturing every significant moment without ever feeling intrusive. Their attention to detail is impeccable, ensuring that no moment went unnoticed. We have so many amazing and candid moments from the day and looking through our photos feels like reliving the day itself. Kim and Barry captured everything so beautifully and we are beyond happy with the photos and will cherish them forever. We could not recommend Kim enough!
Rita, 10 months ago
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Courtney Paige Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

Hi I’m Courtney!👋 I love people, Jesus, and traveling! I’ve photographed over 160 weddings in my 7+ year photography career. I am a directive & personable photographer who captures bright, contrasted, candid, and warm images. I am the type of person who can make friends with anyone! My desire is to make you feel comfortable, have fun, and be stress-free! I am a take charge kinda girl, so I will tell you exactly where to go, what time, and pose you in a way that’s natural for your to interact in your love for one another.

Courtney is an amazing photographer and an amazing person!! We so enjoyed working with her and will cherish the moments she captured forever!
Andrea A., a year ago
Kat Pulse Photography & Visual Design LLC 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

Growing up, my Mom taught me the importance of capturing every moment possible. She always had her disposable camera at the ready for birthday parties, graduations, holiday get-togethers, & more. I remember getting SO excited when the photos were finally developed! To this day, we look back at those photos & still feel the emotions, hear the laughs, & feel the warm embrace of loved ones who are no longer with us. Capturing these memories means everything to me because you're not just receiving a photo... You're capturing memories that will last lifetimes.

Kat was my answer to my prayers. From the first interaction and conversation to discuss my wedding, she was the sweetest and just so attentive to my vision for the pictures. She made sure to be there early to take pre wedding photos, there was quite a few changes along the day and she was quick to adapt to them and stay professional through it all. She took so many pictures and so many angles and made me feel comfortable. She also had the most unique ideas for poses. She captured all that I wanted. When I got my sneak peek pictures, I teared up as they were more than I could have imagined. They completely exceeded my and my husband’s expectations and we could not wait to see the rest. Once we received the rest, all we could do was smile. Highly recommended. Kat is the best because she is such a beautiful person and it shines through her work. She pays attention to detail and will not disappoint! So thankful that she was our photographer.
Gabby + N., a year ago
Northern Glow Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,100
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

Northern Glow was built from a passion to create and document imagery in an art form that can be cherished for a lifetime. I have captured over 130+ weddings and countless other portrait sessions. The growth in the craft is what moves me. There is always new experiences and amazing people to meet. I truly want us to feel like old friends when the album has been delivered In brief... my ethos is to capture in an organic candid "unposed" fashion. All of this should be achieved by minimizing the nervousness in front of the camera and engaging in a fun adventurous experience.

Working with Northern Glow Photography for our engagement and wedding photos was the best decision! David is so passionate about his work, and we couldn't be happier with how our photos came out. We're usually very awkward in front of a camera, but David did a great job of keeping our sessions fun and relaxed. We had a second shooter on our wedding day - Sarah - who was also incredible. Overall, we're so happy we chose Northern Glow Photography! We'll definitely be working with David and his team for any photo sessions moving forward and highly recommend to others, too.
Dani K., 10 months ago
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Courtney Paige Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

Hey loves, I'm Courtney! I own Courtney Paige Photography and am based out of North Carolina & Arizona! My favorite part about working with my couples is BECOMING YOUR FRIEND and providing an amazing client experience! I want to know about YOU, and who you really are! And for your wedding day if you need someone to help carry your dress/suit jacket, secretly diffuse wedding day situations, and be your secret extra bridesmaid (obviously without a dress, but ya know duties are important right?) If so, I'm your girl!

Courtney has done our photos many many times, but this time was even better. She was our wedding photographer and we just know they will be better than we could imagine! She is amazing at all that she does! It was an outdoor wedding at the end of June, so just imagine the heat. She had to deal with us complaining, but she made it the best time!
Brooklynn N., 4 months ago
Lauren Parr Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

I specialize in lifestyle and wedding photography for those that value bold and charming imagery. I take a documentary, candid approach and my editing style showcases timeless, vibrant colors with a hint of mood. I have two dogs, I love to travel and spend time outdoors. I enjoy drinking kombucha and listening to 70s music. I'm an enneagram 3 and a sagittarius if that's more your thing.

If you want to be able to relive your wedding day, and feel the love and excitement all over again, Lauren Parr is a must as she truly captures the energy of the day! She encapsulates the pure emotions of every person. My husband and I have never felt photogenic, and are very critical when it comes to ourselves in photos. Lauren put us at ease immediately from our engagement photos, and was so fun to have around on the wedding day. Our photos showcase the beauty of our venue, and the beauty in me and my husband's genuine smiles enjoying each other and this special day. It's amazing at how Lauren and her assistant can be both all over the place capturing all the magic, and non existent at the same time. Some quick background on me - I spent almost 2 decades in the film industry, so I was very particular when choosing a photographer. I had FULL respect and trust for Lauren's craft and her eye. We have photos in our wedding album where people comment how they belong on the cover of a magazine. She simply is extraordinary. Please know that when you hire Lauren, you are not going to receive photos, you're going to receive ART commemorating your special day! If you can't tell, I can't recommend her enough!
Jocelyn S., a year ago
The New Romantic 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $9,500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

I'm Megan, a fine art wedding photographer serving New England & the Pacific Northwest. I've been photographing weddings since 2015, and I still tear up during just about every wedding ceremony. When I'm not behind the camera, I'm running after my one year old daughter, renovating our 1932 colonial home, and adding to my continually growing collection of cookbooks.

Megan is one of the kindest, nicest, most wonderful humans, on top of being a truly fantastic photographer. From the first call to discuss her style and how the process would go, we could tell she was different. She was so easy to work with! She made everything feel so natural and put both me and my now-husband at ease. She was considerate and creative both during our engagement shoot and our actual wedding day, offering suggestions and taking advantage of the beautiful scenery, golden hour, and spontaneous moments to truly capture our day. She treated us and our party with tenderness and grace, and brought an incredible calm to a very busy day. Her photos are also absolutely gorgeous! Looking at them, I honestly can’t believe they’re real! She elevated what she saw and captured our day, distilling the emotions and experience, and produced photos that are a perfect encapsulation of our day: full of pure joy, love, and light. I am so glad we worked with Megan - we will treasure the moments she captured forever. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Ella M., a year ago
Katie Arnold Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,600
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

One of my favorite parts about this job is watching confidence grow right before the lens. When couples go from, “we’re going to be hard to photograph, we’re so awkward.” to “ no way! That’s us?” my heart could explode every time! Because what is on my camera is exactly what I see in you. It isn’t “you’re so talented!” or “that’s an amazing camera!” no, no. It’s simply you with the one you feel most comfortable with and who fills your heart and soul as no one or thing can. That my friend is genuine love in its most simplistic and powerful form. And it’s what I capture best. :)

After doing much research, I was blessed to stumble across Katie on Instagram. I immediately fell in love with her work; her photos are rarely staged, all authentic, “in the moment” candid shots. On top of her amazing work she is the most kind hearted, down the earth person. Going to our engagement session, we didn’t know what to expect. We immediately felt comfortable with Katie and never felt awkward. We had to postpone due to COVID and Katie was so easy and accommodating! Our wedding photos are absolutely stunning, there truly isn’t a bad shot! I recommend Katie to every one and will continue to go to her in the future for any of my photography needs :)
Allyssa and J., 3 years ago
Lorin Kelly Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $6,200
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

Hi! I'm Lorin with Lorin Kelly Photography and I am based out of Orange County, California. Photography for me is the ability to show you how I see your love, your beauty and provide you with memories that you can look back on for years to come! Lorin Kelly Photography provides a clean and modern style for the overly romantic couple. I combine both sleek romantic posing with those candid happy moments in between. To become one of my couples, is to become a friend that I hope I stay connected with as you continue on your journey together!

Where do I even begin?! Lorin has been an absolute DREAM to work with! She is so fun, kind, easy to work with, detailed, organized and professional! We’ve literally had 8 hour event days of nonstop laughter and joy when we get to work alongside each other. She makes you feel valued and cherished and truly treats you as a friend. What I love most is how detail oriented she is because she knows that you have entrusted her with your most perfect day. And she does her job oh so perfectly! Every time I receive a gallery from her, I am blown away at what she has captured and fall in love with the memories even more!! Every photo reflects you and your love story. All this is to say, Lorin is the BEST at what she does! I have been so blessed to work with her a handful of times now and each and every time, she goes above and beyond what I would expect in a photographer. She brings joy and laughter to every event and will make working with her, a true pleasure! I can’t wait to work with her again!! You will seriously not regret working with Lorin!
Naomi Bennett, 4 years ago
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Ploosh Photos 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,650
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

A wedding & elopement photographer, who also does events and family photography. My name is Taty, I'm based in Atlanta, Georgia. When I’m not shooting weddings or sessions, I'm working on other business with my husband, or you'll find me hanging out with friends, or traveling around the world. If you're planning to get married, engaged, or whatever, I'm your girl! It'd be a pleasure to capture your day and also help you with planning and find some vendors. You can see more of my work on IG (plooshphotos).

Taty was so sweet and easy to work with. I can’t even put into words how in love I am with our photos, I can’t stop looking at them. She also had my full photos back within two weeks. BOOK HER!
Mallory L., a year ago
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Elizabeth Ladean Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

In a nutshell - I am your giddy third wheel! I’ll travel anywhere for a great love story, I believe photography should be FUN, and that it should feel like an adventure because really, it’s just us, going on a little adventure together! This is also a no pressure situation! You don’t have to know “how to pose” — this isn’t about posing at all! This is 100% about us 3 out and about together, having fun, laughing a ton, and me giving you guys prompts and direction all in the effort of eliciting a natural reaction!

I can't recommend Elizabeth Ladean Photography enough!! I've had the opportunity to work together personally and professionally many times over the years. She truly is the best in the business!! She is extremely talented as a photographer and has a knack for making you feel comfortable and at ease. She is responsive, organized, and proactive. I've worked with many wedding professionals; she has always stood out in the way she runs her business! When you work with Elizabeth you'll get gorgeous, timeless photos but also a memorable experience!! Highly recommend!!!
Alex Plunkett, 3 years ago
Bethany Wolf Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

A true adventure junkie. As soon as I see a photo of a beautiful landscape, I'm ready to roll. I've traveled to 26 states, visited 14 National Parks, and have lived in 6 states! For 25 years of life, I say I'm doing pretty good with the whole 'experience' aspect. Along the way I've managed to accumulate 4 amazing pets. A Pitty, German Shepherd, Great Pyrenees, and a REALLY cute cat. On a normal day, you can find me slumped in front of my computer, burying myself in my work (I'm obsessed okay) with some show playing in the background. I love cooking new recipes and feeding my loved ones (probably just as much as I love capturing your love).

I don't even know where to start! A few years back I found Bethany's photography page on Facebook, I loved her work so much that I have been following her since then. When the time came that I needed to plan for my own wedding this year, I did not think twice and reached out to her as soon as we got the final date of our wedding. At that time, I did not even know where the celebration would be or what theme/colors we will choose for our wedding. I booked her even before finding my own wedding dress! Trevor and I literally only had three months to prep for a whole wedding. I just knew in my heart that I had to book her first before anything else! She sent us a long questionnaire so that she can have an overview of who we are as a couple and to find out what we expect from her. This showed that she makes all her services very personal. The first time Trevor and I met her were during our Engagement shoot. That day was THE most stressful because there were thunderstorms, and our shoot was going to be outdoors. Bethany has been so responsive while monitoring the weather every hour and mind you- she had to travel from NC to VA that day and was very punctual. We ended up going for the shoot because the rain stopped, and it ended up PERFECT! Trevor and I never had the experience to have a professional photoshoot done before, but Bethany made it so easy for us. She gave us cues on what to do and she just captured raw emotions which accurately reflected Trevor and I’s relationship. It was very fun and natural- no awkward moments at all! Here’s the best part- She sent me the sneak peeks of our photoshoot right on the next day! I didn’t have to wait for so long to see some photos and those kept me patient while she worked on the rest of the photos for the weeks to come. The sixth week came, and she sent me all the photos and we were just so obsessed with them! I even had one printed out on a large canvas as our welcome sign for our big day! Bethany went ABOVE AND BEYOND and created a program for our wedding which was very helpful for our wedding planning. She wanted to make sure that everyone (videographer, DJ and MC) will be on board and all the activities will fit on the timeline. On our wedding day, we were running late because of hair and make-up and Bethany stayed calm and still took the best prep wedding photos. She captured everything from the church ceremony, outdoor photos during cocktail hour, and the whole reception. I made the perfect decision to book her for the whole 8 hours. It was well worth it. Since she specializes in outdoor/destination weddings, our indoor ceremony and reception photos still DID NOT disappoint. She captured our emotions as well as of our guests, details of the wedding, all activities, and the dance party. She is amazing at what she does, she loves capturing moments and it shows in her work! Even though she works alone, she was still able to capture EVERYTHING on our wedding day. It’s been a whole month since our big day and I still can't stop looking at our sneak peek photos! I am so excited to see the rest of the photos and we are very grateful that Bethany was the ONE we chose to capture our Best Day Ever. She deserves unlimited stars and I highly recommend her!
Pauline + T., 3 years ago
Faith Ealy Photography 

5.0

  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

I am a destination wedding photographer . While I’m based in Arkansas I have a love for destination weddings and elopements. You name the place and let’s go!! When I am not behind the camera taking a picture of you and your loves, Im taking them of my 2 littles living the daily mom grind! I get how crazy life can be but as Dr. Suess said it best "Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory!"

I got married in September 2021 and had the best experience with Faith! I ended up catching her while she was doing a Black Friday sale and got a full wedding package for less than 2k! I was able to get engagements, bridals, and a full wedding day with her and at the time she had someone working under her as well so I had two photographers. Faith was great at choreographing poses for photos and working with the direction of the sun. We also loved that she was very kind but also knows how to take control of a large group of people to get great photos. The turn around for my photos was very quick on all three occasions and we loved the finished product! Faith will not only be your photographer but she will be your cheerleader and friend! :)
Amanda and D., 3 years ago
Margaret Elizabeth Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

If you're looking for a photographer that is as excited as your big day as you are, then I am the Charleston wedding photographer for you! My goal is to document your wedding day as it happens with beautiful photos that you'll cherish forever, and to serve to the best of my ability throughout the entire wedding planning process. I am a southern girl from Savannah, GA. I love all things Disney related, a nice cold Coca-Cola, snuggles with my Giant Schnauzer, and traveling with my husband Ethan! I enjoy finding new restaurants and coffee shops to try, beautiful flowers on my kitchen counter and a crisp fall morning. I’m so glad you’re here!

Maggie was awesome to work with! She was always responsive, on time, and very friendly while maintaining professionalism throughout. We've loved all the photos she delivered to us! Maggie provided great recommendations for locations both in Charleston (Engagement shoot) and Savannah (Wedding event) and helped immensely with posing and being comfortable and natural. Her ability to streamline group photos and manage a variety of personalities without being uncomfortable or rude was incredible! We absolutely would work with Maggie again.
Jake H., 5 months ago
The Bultedaobs 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,400
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

We’re Christiana & Daniel Bultedaob. We're a husband & wife wedding and elopement photography & Videography team based in Denver, Colorado. We met and fell in love while working together, so close proximity is all we know. And we like to use that to our advantage. We value relationship. We don’t see you as a business transaction, but as someone who we want to invest time into getting to know, and truly become friends. As wedding photographers, we see ourselves as part of your team, not just another vendor.

When it came to what we wanted in photographers for our wedding day, Christiana and Daniel went above and beyond. They truly cared about what we asked for and are so fun to be around. They took our engagement photos as well and it was such a blast. It was during that session that I knew we had made the right choice. When we received our wedding photos, my husband, family, and I could not believe how beautiful they were and how much the Bultedaobs put into making sure every shot captured the spirit of our wedding. Our photos are such a treasure. Thankful doesn't even begin to cover what we feel for finding this amazing couple to be present on our big day. We look forward to seeing them again in the future when we want professional photos of our family.
Sarah & C., 3 years ago
Amare Images 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,400
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

We are a photography & videography husband & wife team based in San Diego and Seattle. We love to travel around the world taking photos! Our editing style is true to life and our goal is to capture the feeling of the moment in our images. We enjoy spending our time outdoors with great company. We love working with clients who share our love for nature and adventure! We like to draw our inspiration from the beauty of the environment and how these surroundings make you feel in the moment. Our goal is to tell your story through our photographs and we hope that they become a memento of a special chapter in your journey.

Dylan and Pauline of Amare Images were so incredible to work with. We booked an engagement shoot with them and absolutely loved their photos so we HAD to have them shoot our wedding. They are two kind people who were easy to talk to and made both my husband and I feel comfortable in front of the camera. Our wedding photos turned out amazing as well. I loved that they took time to capture candids as well as posed shots. They even offered video services and the video was definitely the highlight of our wedding package. The video had a beautiful, loving song to start and then it transitioned into highlighting the party that our wedding was. Our galleries were delivered in a timely manner and they even sent the audio from our speeches and private vow session. Vic and I loved working with Dylan and Pauline :)
Alyssa Barrett, 9 months ago
Mindy Deluca Photography 

5.0

  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

Just your 100% real, non GMO, cage-free, all organic wedding & elopement photographer. Based in sunny AZ, travelling the globe. I was a photojournalist before I fell in love with weddings. I'm all about real, rad, & wildly romantic moments and memories. Because you don't want average, run of the mill photos. And you don't want to remember how you were told to "Pose" your hand right there, like that. Hell no. This is YOUR story, your love, your experience. You're incredible and your day will be amazing. Your photos should be too. That's why I created an entire wedding experience that’s all about YOU.

Of all my wedding vendors... Mindy was the one who we *didn't* worry about!! Mindy is the chosen one!! When we got engaged, we both agreed that the one thing we absolutely had to find is the best photographer. And we did... Mindy! She is hands down the BEST person to work with. Wedding planning is stressful, but we felt so at ease knowing we had Mindy by our side. She was attentive, creative, great listener and problem solver, professional, and an incredibly FUN person to work with. And our photos are INCREDIBLE. When we look at them, it's like we're re-living our day all over again. I truly feel like she captured our day perfectly and we're so grateful to have our photos to look back on for the rest of our lives. I HIGHLY recommend using her for any and all events you want photographed. You won't regret it.
Ashley & J., 4 years ago
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Ruby Sandoval Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

I love getting to know my couples. Honestly, we'll feel like life-long friends by the end of your wedding day, and knowing I get to provide you with timeless memories of your wedding day is what gets me out of bed in the morning… along with my two alarm clocks that are ages 7 and 4, of course. I'm all about capturing the emotions and details of your wedding day while helping you be fully present in the experience. And when it's all said and done, I'm happiest knowing you can relive every perfect moment as you flip through the pages of your beautifully designed heirloom album.

Ruby is a great resource to have in the wedding experience. Her professionalism leaves no step of the process unknown and her availability makes communicating a priority. Ruby is relatable, real and so much fun to work with, not to mention her images are stunning. 10/10 recommend her as a top-notch wedding photographer!
Jessica Robertson, 4 years ago

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About wedding photographers in Santa Cruz, CA

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Santa Cruz, CA?

A Santa Cruz, CA wedding photographer ranges from $400 to $20,000 and averages at $3,000. The cost reflects the number of hours included, if there is a second photographer, any prints or albums, and, most importantly, the experience of the photographer. But every snapshot they take is a priceless memory of your big day — way better than your bestie's blurry smartphone pics, right?

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

95% of photographers in Santa Cruz, CA offer a second photographer, although it typically depends on the package you book! Second photographers are helpful because one person can’t be everywhere at once, and the second photographer ensures all the details are covered.

Which are the most popular photographers in Santa Cruz, CA?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include ozan ulucan photography, SweetEmms Photography and Ashley Cynthia Photography.

What else should I keep in mind when booking a wedding photographer?

Are you interested in an engagement shoot as a test run? Drone photography? Wedding albums? All helpful things to ask about when you’re considering which wedding photographer to book!

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