Photography is my passion and career. I first fell in love with photography while attending the Academy of art in San Francisco, and being a romantic at heart with a fine art background, wedding and portrait photography was a natural choice. I have been photographing weddings in Santa Cruz for over fifteen years and love capturing the unique spirit and richest moments of each Central coast wedding. I am known for my photo journalistic style, sensitive, romantic portraits and fun filled candids. My background in fine art gives me an eye for beautiful light, composition, and all the details that make up a wedding or portrait.

 

I have been told I have a gift for making people feel at ease with a special affection for children. I never over-direct you to recreate a moment, but capture you and your guests' true emotions without monopolizing your time. I limit the number of weddings I photograph each year so I am always fresh at your wedding. I work with an assistant who is also an excellent photographer and we work as a team using color , black and white or sepia film to capture your day. I look forward to meeting you, please make an appointment to see if my style is right for you.

 

 

Kurt and I want to express our deepest appreciation for the amazing job that you did on our wedding photographs.

A wedding photographer has only one chance to capture the memories that a couple will cherish for the rest of their lives, and to capture them well. Choosing the right person to do the job couldn’t be a more important decision to a wedding couple.

We knew from the first time we met you that your calm, warm personality, professionalism, and artistic eye, were what we were looking for in a photographer. When we saw our engagement photos, it reinforced for us that we had made the correct choice. You really captured the best in each of us, as well as the love that we share.

There is nothing worse than being hounded by a photographer on your wedding day, when all you want to do is enjoy your special moment. We really appreciated the ease in which our formal shots were taken and the fact that you some how managed to get EVERY important moment of the day, despite the fact that we NEVER saw you at work. Your non-intrusive style was just fantastic!

We have received many comments from friends and family substantiating the thing we love most about your style. You some how are able to really capture the best in people, not just the bride and groom, but everyone at the wedding. There were so many wonderful shots of Kurt and me, that it was really a hard decision choosing ones for the album, but in addition, we just loved seeing the beautiful faces of our friends and family, smiling, laughing and having their own tender moments with us.

We can’t thank you enough for sharing in our day and providing us with these wonderful lifetime memories.

 

Best wishes,
Robin and Kurt Moyer

 

I can't say enough about what a pleasure it has been working with you. You were great to have at the wedding, and you've been very professional through all of these transactions. And of course, the quality of your work is superb. We could not have asked for better photographs. Everybody who has seen them has been stunned at how well they came out. Some of those shots are great reminders that there is a world of difference between a truly skilled photographer and somebody who has simply purchased professional quality equipment.

We were really happy with all of the contractors for our wedding, but you stood out among the best. We would (and will) recommend your services without any reservations.

Best wishes,
Matt Davis

 

The photos you took were exactly what we wanted. We appreciate the way you gathered everyone together politely and in a fun spirit. We are also happy that you didn't get in the way of all the festivities, yet captured the moments conclusively and elegantly. We are very satisfied with your services and feel we couldn't have made a better choice.

Thank you,
Lynn and Ted Hermansen

 

 

We cannot express how thrilled we are with our pictures. Our Wedding
Album conveys beautifully how we felt on our special day. We are thrilled to have this sensitive record. Your artistry and professionalism exceeded our every expectation. Thanks again for making all our Guests feel so comfortable. Our wedding and memories would never be the same without you. You are one in a Million!


Sincerely,
Diane and Allen Cypher

 

 

Andrew and I want to thank you for the absolutely amazing job that
you did on photographing our wedding.You really captured our feelings throughout the day. You and your assistant made us so comfortable and it shows in the photographs.


Thanks so much!
Cecilie and Andrew


 

Thanks for the fantastic Job, we were so lucky to find you!

Suzanne and Brendon Gill

 

 

Thank you for capturing the warmth, beauty and happiness of our
wedding day. The photographs are extraordinary!


Sarah and Chad


 

We will treasure our beautiful photos for the rest of our lives!

Joyce and Guillermo


 

You were such a pleasure to work with throughout the planning and
follow up process. You are a true professional with great talent. We truly appreciate your work,


Margo and Christer

 

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