The Best Classic Wedding Photographers in Santa Cruz, CA

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352 Wedding Photographers in Santa Cruz, CA

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Garcia Pics 
Rating: 5.0 (36 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,100
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA
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Hi, I’m Carlos Garcia, your dedicated wedding photographer. Capturing moments that last a lifetime isn’t just my passion—it’s my commitment. I'm here to turn your special day into a visual masterpiece. Photography isn’t just a job for me; it’s a privilege to be part of your celebration. I take pride in creating a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere so you and your loved ones can feel at ease in front of the camera. I aim to capture genuine emotions, candid smiles, and the heartfelt moments that make your wedding unforgettable.

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GarciaPics.com provided excellent photography services for our wedding day. Jose and Maria were a pleasure to work with - they communicated effectively and respectfully, offering creative ideas while remaining flexible to any changes we requested. They were dedicated to capturing our special moments, helping arrange us to look our best and spending extra time at our venue per our on-the-fly request to get more photos. We couldn't have been more pleased with this talented couple who clearly focus on producing great work. Jose delivered over 400 photos just a week after our wedding. We highly recommend GarciaPics for your wedding or event photography needs!
Hans and A., 2 years ago
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Natasha Lozanoff Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
Santa Cruz, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,500

Capture the timeless Essence of your wedding day with Natasha Lozanoff Photography. Specializing in both digital and film photography and videography. Shooting your weddings in Santa Cruz, the Bay Area of California, and Destination Weddings.

Natasha was so wonderful to work with from start to finish. We signed up for her microwedding package, which included an engagement shoot and six hours of photography for our backyard wedding. From the very beginning, she made everything so easy and enjoyable. During our consultation call, we talked about our vision for the day and what we were hoping for our special day. At our engagement shoot, she made us feel completely at ease, capturing us naturally and authentically as a couple. On our wedding day, she went above and beyond in every way. She arrived early to scope out my in-laws home, planning out where the best spots on the property would be. Throughout the day, she was calm, organized, and so easy to be around, giving gentle direction when needed but also letting moments unfold naturally. She managed to capture every detail: from the quiet moments of getting ready to the laughter during family portraits, the ceremony tears, and every moment in between! She blended in seamlessly with our guests, which made everyone feel comfortable and resulted in the most genuine, candid, beautiful photos. We received sneak peek photos a couple days later and were blown away by how beautiful they turned out. Every photo told a story and brought us right back to how the day felt. We couldn’t be happier with our experience, Natasha is talented, professional, and has such a warm presence. We feel incredibly lucky to have had her capture our love story and we cannot recommend her enough!
Caroline N., 10 months ago
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Deanna Prichard Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (30 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

In 2020, I took a leap and left my 9-to-5 job to pursue my passion for photography full-time. Now, as a dedicated wedding and lifestyle photographer, I’m thrilled to capture the special moments that mean the most to you. I take pride in delivering high-quality photos and genuinely enjoy being part of your big day. Based in Aptos, I also serve the surrounding areas of the Monterey Bay region, and I’m always ready to travel wherever your love story takes us!

Awarded Best of Zola
Deanna is kind,helpful and has calming energy. I love her Beautiful work and How she captured the love and silly moments throughout the day of the wedding day!
Cynthia A., 2 years ago
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Affinity Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $195
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

My goal is to offer affordable pricing to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to capture beautiful memories that last a lifetime. I enjoy small elopements with intimate crowds and receptions. My rates reflect the time and dedication I put into capturing and editing your photos, as well as the costs of professional equipment and software.

Affinity Photography was the perfect choice for our wedding photography. From our initial consultation to the final delivery of our photos, her communication was consistently informative and concise. She made us feel completely at ease in front of the camera, encouraging natural, beautiful poses that highlighted our connection. The final photos were clean and bright, perfectly capturing the natural beauty of our special day. We are thrilled with the work Affinity Photography did and would highly recommend her to any couple looking for an exceptional photography experience.
Ashley, a year ago
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JeLau Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Hi, I'm Jenn Petty. I'm a wedding photographer based in Monterey, California and I travel worldwide capturing all people's love stories. I believe in equality, representation, and being kind to everyone. I believe in promoting self-love, confidence, body-neutrality, and general badassery into each of my clients. You don't need to always love your body or the way you look because that's just not realistic. But you shouldn't let it hold you back from enjoying life because you're so amazing and so so much more than your weight

JeLau Photography was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding day. From the very first time we spoke, the owner Jen was so helpful, direct, and kind - making the entire process leading up to the big day smooth and stress-free. On the day itself, Jen kept me feeling calm and on schedule, and made every moment fun and enjoyable. The quality of their work is truly outstanding - the photos are absolutely beautiful and captured the perfection of our special day. Jen is an amazing person which makes her amazing to work with, and we are so grateful to have had her as our wedding photographer. We couldn't recommend JeLau Photography more highly!
Shelby T., 2 years ago
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Rachael Anne Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Hey there! I am a wedding and portrait photographer. I love capturing unforgettable images that reflect light, laughter, and love. I love capturing images that tell your story. I will walk you through your session with a variety of prompts and poses that put you at ease so that you feel comfortable, confident, and have fun! When you are yourself in front of the camera, the result is beautiful images that reflect your personality & genuine connection with those you love. I enjoy using locations that uniquely compliment you.

Rachael was an AMAZING photographer for our courthouse wedding. I can’t believe we almost didn’t get a photographer, because photos with Rachael were 100% the best investment we made! She both offered a ton of helpful advice on logistics and got all the important moments. My husband and I are not photo people, but she helped us pose and made us so comfortable. The end results look like we got married at a high-end venue in the redwoods, not the parking lot of a government building. If anyone is looking for a photographer in Santa Cruz or the Bay Area, I’d highly highly recommend Rachael!
Emily, a year ago
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Lightfall Imagery 
Rating: 5.0 (56 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA
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Pricing: $375/hr | Instagram: Lightfallimagery /// Hello! I’m Victoria and I specialize in wedding, proposal, and boudoir photography. I photograph people all over the world and I am a published photographer. I charge $375/hr or $3,000 for 8 hours with a free engagement or boudoir shoot. Add-ons to my packages can include videography and second shooters. Message me for more details!

Awarded Best of Zola
Vic with Lightfall Imagery was nothing short of incredible, and truly felt like such a special part of our entire wedding journey. We worked with her for both our engagement shoot, boudoir, and wedding day, so we really got to know her and that comfort and connection made such a difference. On the day of, she was everywhere in the best way, somehow capturing every angle and every moment without ever feeling intrusive. She was so thoughtful and quick on her feet, at one point even using my bouquet to hold down my veil in the wind so we could still get the perfect shot! And then she casually pulled out a drone to capture the most stunning video footage on top of everything else. Her creativity, energy, and attention to detail are unmatched. We love her process, where she shares the full unedited photos and we get to select the ones she will edit. We are absolutely in love with our photos and will cherish them forever!
Marcela R., 4 months ago
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Aladdin Films 
Rating: 5.0 (31 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,499
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA
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Aladdin Films Studio - For more than 20 years, we've been changing the Wedding Video industry, making every viewer watch and listen to our couples' love story, with their heart and soul. Leave it to us and make the 2nd best decision of your life, after choosing to marry your loved one, of course :)

Awarded Best of Zola
We recently received our photos and video package from Aladdin Films and we couldn't be happier with the results. Their documentary film was extraordinary—it let us relive our wedding day in a way that felt genuine and special. The team responded quickly to all our questions and kept everything professional from start to finish, which made the planning process smooth. Towards the end of the night, we realized we never signed our marriage license. When I asked Ali if they could stay for a few extra minutes to capture those moments, they agreed without hesitation. All our photos and videos came back on time and are truly beautiful. One thing we wish is that they had been a bit more assertive when organizing our family photos as we didn't end up with every shot/ family groupings requested on our list. We do have a larger family which can also lead towards more chaos as you can imagine. Of course part of this was a timing issue as all photos with bride and groom together needed to be done within cocktail hour as we did not do a first look. Overall, Aladdin Films delivered exactly what we needed to remember our special day and we were absolutely thrilled with our choice to work with them. I would definitely recommend Ali and the team going forward.
Haleigh C., 9 days ago
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Heather Lee Photographs 
Rating: 4.8 (26 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Hi! I'm Heather, the photographer behind Heather Lee Photographs. I've always had a passion for the art of photography… learning, appreciating, and shooting all that I can. I enjoy capturing the special moments in life, helping people remember the past, and allowing them to keep those memories alive.

Awarded Best of Zola
Heather is an amazing photographer! She’s professional, friendly, communicative, punctual, and really has an eye for taking beautiful photos. Heather really made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and she gave us great direction on how to pose. She sent us the pictures in a timely manner and we have hired her for other photo shoots since our wedding. I can’t recommend her enough!
Chelsea, a year ago
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Joyce Li Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (25 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

I’m so excited for your special day! This is not just another transaction to me - I’m here to support you every step of the way. You want to have a Star Wars themed wedding? I’m here for it! You wanna elope in the Dolomites in Italy? I’ll all in! I want you to have the best experience and I’m here to empower you to do what feels most like you, because I care about you.

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We cannot thank Joyce enough for the incredible job she did capturing our wedding day on December 4, 2024. From the moment we met her, we knew we were in good hands. Her professionalism, creativity, and warm personality made the entire experience seamless and enjoyable. Our day began with a beautiful photo session at San Francisco City Hall, followed by our ceremony at The Palace of Fine Arts. Joyce’s ability to capture the essence of each location and the emotions of the day was truly remarkable. She has an incredible eye for detail and a talent for making even the most candid moments look like works of art. The photos she delivered are absolutely stunning. Each image tells a story and brings back the joy and love we felt on that special day. We are so grateful to have these memories preserved so beautifully. Joyce was not only a fantastic photographer but also a calming presence throughout the day. She made us feel comfortable and confident, which really shows in the photos. Her dedication to her craft and her clients is evident in every shot. If you’re looking for a wedding photographer who will go above and beyond to capture your special day, look no further than Joyce Li. We highly recommend her to any couple looking for timeless, heartfelt photography. Thank you, Joyce, for giving us memories we will cherish forever! We will definitely work together again in the future! Liza & Ramon
Elizabeth, a year ago
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Ashley Cynthia Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (23 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

* PLEASE INQUIRE ON WEBSITE* HEY! I'M ASHLEY! Aka, Your Professional third wheel! I am so happy you dropped by! I am a uber bubbly, warm hearted, person who loves to order 3 drinks at Dutch Bros and say its for other people but really its just for me. When I am not spending my lifes savings at Dutch Bros, I am professionally following peeps in love and photographing their stories. I am a lover of true crime and murder podcasts! (But I mean who isnt! I just cant help it!) FUN FACT: I speak switzerdütsch, aka a German slang. My mom is originally from Switzerland and my dad from Jamaica, so you know I am always hungry for adventures!

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It was so great working with Ashley and her team. She brought the best energy and made us all feel so comfortable in front of the camera. She was so nice and thoughtful throughout the whole experience and had great communication. She made taking pictures feel so fun and not forced. She always got whatever shots we wanted and more!!
Taylor S., a year ago
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Jade Lin Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (22 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Jade is an accomplished and award-winning professional wedding and portrait photographer. With a contemplative approach, Jade's work is not only elegant but also encapsulates the essence of each moment. Her photography style is a seamless blend of photojournalism, creativity, and a fine art touch, resulting in captivating images that tell a unique story. Alongside her talented team, Jade is thrilled to capture precious moments and craft enduring memories for her clients. With Jade Lin Photography, you can trust that your special moments will be transformed into timeless works of art.

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Jade is fantastic! She took every opportunity to capture beautiful shots and did an excellent job. She is easy to work with, communicative, and very attentive to your needs. Our pictures turned out stunning! I highly recommend Jade—she is truly amazing!
Maridel C., 2 years ago
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Jones Media | Photo & Video 
Rating: 4.8 (21 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA
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At Jones Media, we capture weddings in a way that feels natural, timeless, and true to you. With experienced photo and video teams across the country, we’ve documented hundreds of weddings, each tailored to our couples’ unique vision. We offer customizable packages with flexible editing styles, from true-to-color to light and airy or dark and moody. Our approach blends candid storytelling with gentle direction so you feel comfortable in front of the camera. From start to finish, we make the process smooth and stress-free. You focus on enjoying your day, we’ll capture every moment.

Awarded Best of Zola
The entire Jones Media team was incredibly helpful and responsive throughout the planning and editing process!We used them for both our video and photography, and they exceeded our expectations. They answered all our questions and made sure my now-husband and I received exactly the photos, videos, and editing style we wanted. We can’t recommend the Jones Media team enough — the photos are absolutely stunning, and we’ll treasure them forever!
Brooke H., a year ago
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Dylan Kyle Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (18 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,700
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

I've always had a love for color and light, and a passion for landscapes and people. Ever since highschool and into college photography was just something that, no pun intended, caught my eye. I've been shooting weddings for 6 years now and there's nothing Id rather be doing. I'm married to the love of my life Rachel, sandwiches are my favorite food and I love long walks on the beach. Seriously I do :)

Awarded Best of Zola
We cannot recommend Dylan Kyle Photography more, he is incredibly professional, helpful, and takes the most breathtakingly beautiful photos! Dylan listened so well to our hopes and desires for the day and what we wanted to capture and went above and beyond them. He was the perfect balance of decisive and accommodating, truly a wedding couple’s dream. Booking Dylan was one of the best decisions we made for the whole wedding - we even heard from so many of our guests how impressed they were by him! Thank you Dylan! We absolutely loved having you!!!
Jancy and A., 2 years ago
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Entenmann Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (15 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

The Montana photographer with multiple editing color profiles! I'm a visual storyteller local to Red Lodge MT but I travel all over. I've been to 13 countries! My goal is to deliver photos that will FEEL like you in all aspects, I'd be thrilled to capture your special day! I focus on all the iconic moments AND the heartfelt/tearful moments in between. I've been a photographer for 13 years and have loved every minute of it. This is my full time career and I'm very dedicated to it. I'm very helpful and organized, I will take care of you! You've found "the one" in each other and I'm here to be "the one" to capture your day!

Awarded Best of Zola
Julie was our absolute favorite vendor for our wedding — she's amazing! From the very start, she was more than just our photographer, offering recommendations for other vendors and tips & tricks to make the wedding planning process easier for us, which was especially appreciated because we were planning it remotely. Her pricing is competitive and fair, and she truly took the time to get to know both me and my husband to ensure her photos captured our day and styles authentically. We added her husband, Will, as a second shooter, and they were both incredibly helpful and kind on the day. Even more importantly, the photos and physical photo album turned out beautiful (a good mix of candid & formal shots, which is exactly what we wanted). We're so grateful to have the album to look back on that helps us relive one of the best days of our lives. Thank you, Julie — can't wait to see you again at my best friend's wedding later this year!
Talia L., 7 months ago
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Hey Honey Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (15 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Hi! I'm Anna the founder and senior photographer of Hey Honey Photography. I am a Texas-born, California girl at heart. I reside in the San Francisco Bay Area, and have a team of talented wedding photographers with a passion for capturing your life’s biggest moments and all your candid in betweens. Choosing a wedding photographer is more than just hiring someone with a camera to document your day. They should be someone who inspires you, helps ease wedding day jitters, and is your biggest fan, empowering you to be in the moment, while capturing what you want to remember forever, with creativity, boldness, and authenticity.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we started planning our wedding, Anna and the team at Hey Honey Photography were an absolute joy to work with. She was an excellent communicator even through COVID and our wedding date shifting multiple times. We could not be happier with our wedding photos, we are absolutely obsessed! All of our images came out so beautiful, Anna captured the day even better than we imagined. She not only photographed every detail, she also surprised us with a very sweet card and a sneak peek of our photos with some beautiful polaroids she took that brought us to tears. We absolutely loved working with Anna, she was very professional, sweet, and her work is amazing. We also used her services for our engagement photos and they came out beautifully as well. We highly recommend Hey Honey Photography!
Cory R., 2 years ago
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Gui Bittencourt Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

I'm a Brazilian photographer and filmmaker based in Los Angeles, specializing in multicultural weddings since 2018. I've photographed couples from all over the world, blending traditions from the USA to India, Nigeria to Scotland, Mexico to South Korea. My style is vibrant, natural, and true to life—focused on authentic emotion and candid moments.

Awarded Best of Zola
Gui Bittencourt Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the start, Gui was a very fast responder, making the planning process seamless. His work is amazing and we are so happy with all the photos and videos he captured. Gui was amazing and made our wedding photos and video so breathtaking! We will forever cherish this. Such amazing work.
Jennifer, a year ago
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Sarah Fischback Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Storytelling that's crafted with care - Timeless. Classic. true-to-life. My approach to photography is rooted in storytelling. While I absolutely love to capture the big, meaningful moments of the day, I'm equally drawn to the quiet in-between moments that often become the most treasured memories. My approach is designed to help you stay present with each other and your loved ones while I document your wedding day as it naturally unfolds. Of course, I'll provide guidance when needed, but my goal is never to pull you out of the experience—it's to preserve it.

Awarded Best of Zola
Sarah Fischback Photography was the perfect choice for our wedding photography. From the start, Sarah was professional, attentive, kind and extremely organized. My sneak peak pictures are absolutely stunning - the photos are crisp, gorgeous and capture the natural beauty of our background as well as myself and my family in a beautiful way. Sarah had a detailed timeline for my entire day and although we got a bit off track, she did her best to get us back on schedule in a warm and kind way. At no point did I feel bombarded, as Sarah has a wonderful calmness, kindness and professionalism about her that allowed me and my wedding party to truly relax and enjoy the day. Sarah captured all the big and small moments, and I am thrilled with the results. I highly recommend Sarah Fischback Photography for any couple looking for an exceptional photography experience on their wedding day. Book her and her team and you will be able to truly enjoy! My family and all my guests were raving about her!! Thank you so much Sarah and team for all your support and incredible work!!!
Tara W., a year ago
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V Visionary Weddings 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA
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Book your wedding visuals and bridal beauty through our connected team experience. V Visionary LLC and Sade Noir Artistry work together to create a calm, organized, beautifully captured wedding morning. Ask us about bundle savings for photography, videography, hair, and makeup. V Visionary LLC creates luxury wedding photography and films for couples who want their day to feel calm, intentional, and beautifully documented. Our team captures the emotion, elegance, and real moments of your wedding while helping your timeline flow with ease. Serving Weddings Nationwide

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V Visionary LLC was an amazing wedding photography choice for us. Their communication throughout the process was effective, easy to understand, and straightforward, which put us at ease. The quality of their work was outstanding - the photos are clear, creative, and truly capture the beauty and joy of our special day. My family loved working with the photographer, who got along wonderfully with everyone and made us all feel comfortable in front of the camera. We are thrilled with the final photos and would highly recommend V Visionary LLC to any couple planning their wedding.
Cindy, 2 years ago
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Lo Anderson Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

I’m Lo, a wedding and elopement photographer creating warm, intentional imagery for couples who value connection and being fully present on their wedding day. My approach is calm, people-focused, and storytelling-driven—capturing your day as it naturally unfolds while preserving the emotion, movement, and meaningful details that make it yours. My goal is to deliver timeless photos that let you step right back into how your wedding day felt.

Awarded Best of Zola
Hire Lo. You won't regret it. Not only does she know what she is doing in terms of getting all the planned shots, she got incredible candid shots and live shots of my groom and I, our families, and our guests. As we've been looking back so far at our pictures, we get to relive the emotion of the day. It's the intangible thing that an incredible photographer can do--capture the emotion. I can feel our joy radiating out of our photos and I am so grateful I hired Lo. Years from now we are going to get to experience this day over-and-over because the quality of her photos is incredible. The variety of shots she was able to get makes it seem like she had second shooter (but she's just that good). Our first look was perfect. She made sure we got some golden hour shots and then got us right back to dinner so we could eat. She also is incredible at giving minor adjustment tips to make sure we weren't doing anything weird with our hands lol. Additionally, and this was big for me, working with her ahead of the wedding she reminded me how to be excited for this day. Wedding planning was stressful, but every time I got to talk to Lo she got me back to a place of being excited and joyful. The day-of when she showed up, she helped make sure we had everything covered, and kept me calm even when some things went wrong. I felt like I not only had a great photographer, but a friend who had my back and wanted to make sure my day went perfect. I am so glad we hired Lo. My groom teared up looking back at some of these photos. Hire Lo!
Zoë V., a year ago
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Paola Blanco Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Hi, I'm Pao, the storyteller behind the lens for your wedding and engagement session. Originally from Colombia, I now reside in San Francisco with my husband and my cat. I approach each session with excitement and joy, putting my heart and love into every moment captured. My passion lies in preserving special moments and creating a comfortable and enjoyable experience for couples.I am dedicated to ensuring that your wedding and engagement session is not only memorable but also a reflection of your unique love story. I look forward to working with you to create beautiful and timeless memories together.

From our first conversation, we knew Paola Blanco Photo was the right choice for us. She was patient, kind, and genuinely interested in making our wedding day as special as we wanted it to be. Paola went above and beyond with the small details. she was always willing to help and we could count on her for everything. She showed up on time, stayed flexible when we needed adjustments, and brought real creativity to every shot. Her experience and professionalism shone through in the final photos, which turned out absolutely stunning. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer to capture our day.
Jeniffer F., 2 months ago
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Kristen Campbell Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA
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You don’t have to choose between meaningful portraits and actually spending time with your guests. I photograph weddings for couples who value being present with the people they love, while still making time for portraits together. With thoughtful pacing and smart use of natural light, there’s time for both. My approach blends joyful, editorial-style portraits with candid coverage, guided in a way that feels calm and unobtrusive. Outside of winter weddings, there’s usually more flexibility than couples expect, allowing space for portraits and time to enjoy cocktail hour, dinner, and the moments that matter most.

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From the very beginning, Kristen made us feel comfortable. She was able to take charge when it rained on our wedding day and delayed the ceremony by over an hour. I do not know what we would have done without her!! She kept everyone laughing and relaxed, and for that I cannot thank her enough. Even with the delay, she was able to finish the family pictures, our couples pics, and the wedding party AND still managed to get us to the reception ON TIME! She was absolutely incredible and even our wedding planner was so impressed by her! The pictures turned out to be everything we imagined and more and we cannot recommend her enough to our friends and family.
Briana, 2 years ago
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Kaitlyn Carter Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,250
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

I am a travel photographer based out of Louisville, Kentucky. I have always been the friend with the camera admiring those around me. I am truly captivated by people simply being people, always finding beauty in human connections and the REAL. My goal is to be a calming presence, help the day run smooth, and ensure everyone in front of the camera feels COMFORTABLE. I lean toward documentary style photography emphasizing what makes your love unique.

Awarded Best of Zola
From our first conversation, Kaitlyn was quick to respond and easy to work with, which made the whole planning process simple . She went through my shot list with care and made sure to capture every single photo I wanted on our wedding day. Her attention to detail is incredible ,every moment was caught at just the right time, and we got sneak peaks shortly after the wedding. The quality of her work was amazing, and I would absolutely recommend Kaitlyn Carter Photography to any couple looking for a photographer who truly cares about their day.
Haley A., 3 months ago
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White Umbrella Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Hi I'm David! Professional Wedding Photographer, part-time snowboard bum, proud Dog Dad, and husband to my wonderful wife, Phoebe. I started White Umbrella Photography for the same reason most people would start their own business, to pursue my passion and experience more out of life. And so far it's been an honor to capture such intimate and honest moments for so many awesome couples. I've laughed, shouted for joy, and even cried for a lot of the couples I've worked with, all from behind the camera. I really do find myself smiling ear to ear after each wedding, being reminded of how rad it is to love, and to be loved in return.

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From the moment we reached out to David, we were impressed by his responsive, professional, and friendly communication style. On our wedding day, he was attentive and discreet, capturing all the special moments with our family seamlessly. The final photos showcased his comprehensive, thoughtful, and creative approach, perfectly preserving the joy and beauty of our celebration. We are thrilled with the quality of David's work and the exceptional value he provided. White Umbrella Photography was an integral part of making our wedding day truly unforgettable.
Celeste C., 10 months ago
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Honeylume Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (10 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

What excites me most isn’t just photographing a wedding day, it’s delivering images you’ll come back to again and again. I focus on real connection, genuine emotion, and creating an experience that feels easy and comfortable from start to finish. Sometimes that means quietly observing the day as it unfolds, and other times gently guiding you when you needed. With nearly 20 years behind the camera, my goal is simple: to capture photographs that feel as meaningful years from now as they do the moment you see them. If you’re looking for someone who cares just as much about how your photos feel as how they look, I’d love to connect.

Lee has beautifully photographed some of my family members for years, so we were excited to choose him for our engagement photos. He not only met our expectations, but far exceeded them! Lee took amazing photographs of us at Castaic Lake and made it a super fun, comfortable time. It was our first time taking professional photos together and we had a blast. Lee really knows his stuff, and he made the whole shoot feel very natural and relaxed. Cannot recommend him enough!!
Brooke P., 8 months ago
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IRENE M PHOTO 
Rating: 5.0 (10 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

California-based wedding photographer that's passionate about creating classic, timeless images that you'll cherish for forever. My approach is all about connection. I take the time to truly understand what matters most to you, so your photos reflect your unique love story, style, and vision. More than just a pretty picture means, I’m also here to make the entire experience feel easy, comfortable, and fun. I want you to feel like you’re spending the day with a friend who happens to have a camera—and knows exactly how to capture your best moments. From intimate in between moments to grand moments, you get the complete coverage.

Awarded Best of Zola
We couldn’t be happier having Irene as our wedding photographer! She was absolutely amazing—professional, kind, and so easy to work with. Our photos turned out perfectly—every moment was beautifully captured. We’re so grateful to have these memories to look back on, and we highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented and genuinely lovely photographer!
Kristine G., a year ago
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Menyhay Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $799
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

As a wedding photographer, I absolutely LOVE capturing the beautiful, genuine, and sometimes downright hilarious moments that happen on a couple's special day. From the teary-eyed first looks to the joyous cake cutting, every moment is unique and deserves to be captured in a way that showcases the love and laughter that fills the air. I'm not just a photographer, I'm a professional love-story-teller! I'm passionate about creating a fun and playful atmosphere where couples can let their personalities shine and be themselves in front of the camera.

Mr. Menyhay did an amazing job with everything! From booking him for My husbands and I elopement wedding to receiving my pictures in a timely manner! Very professional and understanding of what we wanted in our vision for my Husbands and I perfect day! I highly recommend him for your picture perfect memories!
Kimberly R., 3 years ago
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Celebrations Captured Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,499
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Celebrations Captured Photography is a local studio providing wedding photography to newly engaged couples. Owner and Master Photographer Eric Andrew founded the company with the goal to create timeless images that will be cherished for a lifetime and for generations to come.

Awarded Best of Zola
We absolutely loved our wedding photos! The team was fantastic—on time, friendly, and professional throughout the entire day. From the moment I first connected with Eric, he was responsive, helpful, and always available to answer any questions I had during the planning process. The final photos were stunning and beautifully captured the beauty of the day. If I had one wish, it would be that we had a few more portraits of just the two of us looking directly into the camera. Still, we’re very happy with the results and grateful for the memories they preserved so well. I Highly recommend working with Eric and his team!
Kamika W., a year ago