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117 Photographers serving Santa Cruz, CA

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Clique SF - Photography, Photo / 360° Booths, Lighting & Sounds

5.0 (22)
Top Performer
53 Verified bookings

  • Fremont, CA
  • Photographer
  • 40 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $300 and up

Megan S. said “We had the absolute pleasure of working with DJ Rafael and his professional assistant for our school gala, and they were fantastic from start to finish. Communication was easy, and they were a dream... ”
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  • Pacific Grove, CA
  • Photographer
  • 25 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $750+

Hi there! I am a Monterey wedding, proposal and family photographer focused on creating beautiful images of your wedding story. My goal with your wedding is...

Photo-Instinct Video & Photography

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Photographer
  • $600 and up.

Stuart F. said “Sean - was an amazing asset to my 60th birthday party. He was able to capture great pictures of the people, dancing, venue, and activities going on. He had a great disposition and the guests loved... ”

Claytive Team

5.0 (4)
7 Verified bookings

  • Los Gatos, CA
  • Photographer
  • 18 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $450 and up

Samantha L. said “I hired Eli as an event photographer for a VIP party to celebrate the opening of a new retail store. We had a long shot list and some special requests, and Eli did a great job of accommodating all... ”

David C. Hill Photography

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings

  • San Jose, CA
  • Photographer
  • 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $150-225/hr

Renuka P. said “We recently had the pleasure of hiring David for a special birthday celebration, and we can't express enough how thrilled we are with his photography skills. David proved to be an amazing photographer... ”

DGM Photography

5 Verified bookings

  • San Jose, CA
  • Photographer
  • 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $200 and up

David G. McIntyre is an award-winning photographer originally from Los Angeles, California. He is located in San Jose, California, has lived in Hong Kong for...

Urban Shutter Bug Photography

5.0 (1)
6 Verified bookings

  • San Jose, CA
  • Photographer
  • 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $125 - $3500

Danielle P. said “Thank you Michelle! You did such an amazing job capturing all the moments for my son’s first birthday and sent over the pictures so quickly. Everyone at the party raved about you and said such... ”

Darwin Cris Studio Photography

4.0 (5)
8 Verified bookings

  • San Jose, CA
  • Photographer
  • 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $500-2000

Ber said “Darwin was excellent. He captured many great photos of our event. The lighting, the focus, the shots and the communication were all great! I am very happy that we found Darwin here. We are hoping... ”

Photo For Any Occasion

4.92 (4)
10 Verified bookings

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • Photographer
  • 27 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $350 - 2000 and up.

Jiguett said “Excellent work for our corporate event. Highly recommended. ”

Neil Amin Photography

4.92 (20)
6 Verified bookings

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • Photographer
  • 27 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $300-$4500

Reem C. said “For my son's party we had about 55 adults and 49 kids. Neil was all over it, making sure he was taking pictures of everyone attending. I haven't seen the pictures yet, but I can't wait. He was super... ”

Thy Sok Photography

1 Verified booking

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • Photographer
  • 27 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $400 and up.

Your family pictures are special moments to cherish forever. Book me to help capture your family story and give your kids something to look back at... so they...

Animus-Art

5.0 (1)
4 Verified bookings

  • Mountain View, CA
  • Photographer
  • 29 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for rates

Christopher G. said “Pedro is one of the best photographers I've had the pleasure of working with. His professionalism is only surpassed by his creativity and the magic he works both behind the camera and with his... ”

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Quick facts for Photographers in Santa Cruz, CA

15,846 quotes sent

In the past year, Photographers have sent 15,846 quotes to event planners.

20th most popular

Photographers rank #20 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

4.9 out of 5 stars

There are 5,704 Photographer reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars.

1.5 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 1.5 days (on average) to hire a Photographer.

Santa Cruz ranks #92

Santa Cruz is the 92nd most popular city for Photographers requests in California.

Popular events

Photographers are typically hired for Wedding Cocktail Hours, Birthday Parties, and Teen Birthday Parties in Santa Cruz, CA.

California ranks #1

California is the most popular state for Photographers requests in the United States.

About booking Photographers in Santa Cruz, CA

Booking professional photography is the best way to immortalize every unforgettable moment with your loved ones. Whether you’re setting up a special photo shoot for your family or want to capture genuine moments at your birthday party, wedding, or corporate event, you can find the right photographer for you on GigSalad.

The cost of hiring a professional photographer in Santa Cruz, California will vary depending on the type of event, the length of the photo session, and the style of photography you want. For example, lifestyle photography for events will often have a different rate than portrait photography depending on the hours needed and the level of editing required. Contact the local photographers above to get a quote customized for your needs.

While browsing Santa Cruz photographers, look through their online portfolios to see if their photos match the style you’re going for with your photo shoot. We also highly recommend reading plenty of reviews from past clients. See if others had a great experience and if the photographer was easy to work with. When talking with your photographer, discuss important details like what is included in the photo package, the venue or location setup, if lights are needed or if natural lighting will be present, and delivery timelines and expectations.

Once you find someone you want to hire, finalize the booking on GigSalad. Our full-service platform makes it easy to book all types of event services. You can communicate with the photographer, confirm all the details with an online agreement, and make a secure payment all in one place. Every GigSalad booking is covered by our Worry-Free Guarantee, so you can rest easy knowing we’ve got your back. You can put that phone camera away, relax, and let the pros capture beautiful photos on your special day.

Photographers serving the Santa Cruz, CA area

These Photographers serve the wider Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz county area and travel to Soquel, Capitola, Scotts Valley, Mount Hermon, Felton, Aptos, Bonny Doon, Rio Del Mar, Ben Lomond, La Selva Beach, Davenport, Brookdale, Boulder Creek, Corralitos, Redwood Estates, Freedom, Holy City, Pajaro Dunes, Watsonville, Moss Landing, New Almaden, Monte Sereno, Los Gatos, Castroville, Coyote, Prunedale, and Pescadero.