A Creative Santa Cruz Wedding Photographer
Howdy!
If it so happens that you have stumbled on this page because you’re looking for offbeat, non-traditional and downright creative photography for your Santa Cruz Wedding, then you have definitely come to the right place!
We’re moving to Northern California and This particular location is right at the top of our list of places to shoot at as we feel it fitS our style of photography so well.
Feel free to get in touch with some information about your day, including the vision you’re hoping for and all that jazz, and we’ll get back to on what we can offer! Do try and send as much as you can as we LOVE hearing all about those juicy wedding deets.
In the meantime, feel free to have a little peek at some of our very recent WEDDING AND ELOPEMENT Work below (and on our portfolio and gallerIES too) to see if what we do floats your boat. We really can’t wait to hear from you!
ANd For Our move up north in 2026, we’re trimming $500 off our Wedding rate.
Highlights from recent work – not a Santa Cruz wedding (yet!), but a taste of our style.
Why Getting Married in Santa Cruz is the Dream Wedding Location
What makes Santa Cruz the dream? It’s that perfect blend of wild nature and laid-back cool. You’ve got beaches that look like they were ripped from a movie set, forest venues that whisper magic, and urban spaces that feel effortlessly chic. Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement or a blowout celebration, this place molds to your style without trying too hard. And when it comes to capturing the magic, a top-tier Santa Cruz Wedding Photographer knows exactly how to bottle that golden-hour glow and free-spirited energy like it’s second nature.
If you want your wedding to feel more like an epic adventure and less like a stress-fueled checklist, Santa Cruz is your move. The views? Unreal. The vibe? Unmatched. The photos? Fire. So go ahead, ditch the traditional ballroom and say “I do” somewhere that actually feels like you.
Wedding Venues and Locations around Santa Cruz
So you’ve locked in the Santa Cruz Wedding dream – now it’s time to pick the backdrop. Spoiler alert: you’re spoiled for choice. Santa Cruz is stacked with venues that break the mold and serve serious main character energy. Whether you’re leaning coastal, woodsy, or full-on eclectic, there’s a spot with your name on it.
Let’s start with the Kennolyn Hilltop Hacienda. Perched in the redwoods with sweeping ocean views, it’s a choose-your-own-adventure kind of place. Ceremony with a Pacific view? Done. Twinkle-light reception under the trees? Say less. Then there’s The Barns at Cooper Molera, a rustic-meets-modern stunner just a short drive away in Monterey. Think exposed beams, wine barrels, and enough open space to throw the kind of party people talk about for years. And if you’re after beachy minimalism, Seascape Beach Resort delivers that toes-in-the-sand ceremony energy without sacrificing class.
For the creatives, and the couples who don’t want cookie-cutter anything – these venues bring the drama (in the best way). And when it comes time to lock in the visuals, a legit Santa Cruz Wedding Photographer knows exactly how to work with the wild light, moody cliffs, and forest shadows that make this region so visually insane. They’re not just snapping photos – they’re telling your story with edge, soul, and serious style.
If you’re getting hitched in Santa Cruz, your only challenge is narrowing down which drop-dead gorgeous backdrop to use.
CAMERA-WIELDING WEIRDOS, 80s kids, AND MEGA NERDS who’ve been glued at the hip since the MySpace days. We ditched the 9-to-5 grind to snap couples smoochin’ – and honestly, it’s the best damn thing ever. If you’re after some traDISH pics, you might wanna keep looking, ’cause we’re definitely not your cup of tea.
WE MADE IT.
