I think Cassandra's work speaks for itself- she captures all the gorgeous natural settings of norther California coastline and surrounding areas, and also seems to find a wind range of raw human emotions which present themselves on one's wedding day- both were things I would like to remember from my wedding day. Also, I know she must post-edit her images, but it's nothing too over-the top, everything looks very natural. What you don't see in her portfolio is how it is to work with her. She is extremely warm yet professional. For my elopement not only was she able to recommend a wonderful officiant and florist- and picked up the flowers the morning of! she really went above and beyond for her sense of adventure. She was with us the entire action-packed day starting with a walk in the redwoods, a picknick at a winery and even went out on a kayak with us as we free-dove the kelp and explored some other features of the coast. What a great sport! I doubt many photographers would do that, on top of having great skills. I can't thank her enough for helping us our special day, and for capturing it all so well. I look back on our photos nearly daily to remember it. read more

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Cassandra is an absolute PRO and we couldn't have been happier both in preparation for the event and execution at the wedding. She was easy to work with, invisible yet taking gorgeous shots and wow does she know the exact right spots and time of day to shoot in Mendocino and especially the Cypress Grove. She's also a great time keeper who kept us on our toes so we got the right shots. Our photos are gorgeous. Highly recommend! read more

We were so impressed with Cassandra! She is a pleasure to work with and was responsive from the start. We appreciated her timely communication and after speaking with her, we could sense that she is warm and welcoming. As we were both feeling a bit camera-shy, this was a great comfort to us. After receiving our first photos, we were awestruck at the quality of her work. She was able to achieve such stunning use of light and capture the natural beauty of Mendocino. She gave helpful prompts to guide us during the photo session yet let us be ourselves at the same time. I can't stop looking at the photos she took. They are truly remarkable! If you are considering Cassandra for your photographer, I highly recommend her, both as a gifted photographer and a wonderful person to work with. Thank you for capturing our special day! read more

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After meeting Cassandra for coffee while planning our wedding in Mendocino my husband and I knew she was going to be perfect for our wedding photos and video and she did not disappoint! She was so knowledgeable about the location and how and where to take our photos which was very reassuring since we were having a destination wedding. She was also great with communication throughout the planning process and even on the day of. She brought a warm and calming energy to our wedding day which was greatly appreciated. Also our photos and video turned out so well! They are amazing and even better than I could have imagined. We would highly recommend her! read more

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Cassandra did the photography for my microwedding in Mendocino. She was wonderful to work with, always responsive and flexible from the first interaction until the delivery of the photos. She was also a positive energy to have around on our big day. Her work is absolutely beautiful and really captured us as a couple. We couldn't be happier. Highly recommend, worth every penny! read more

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Cassandra was such a pleasure to work with and captured our day beautifully through both photos & video. Highly recommend!

Cassandra has incredible artistic talent as a photographer -- and on top of that she is just a pleasure to work with. She immediately understood our vision and helped us choose beautiful locations to ensure that we had memorable photographs of a very special day. We will certainly return to her for photography in the future. read more

I hired Cassandra for an engagement photo shoot. She was great, super accommodating, recommended a few good spots around Mendocino and suggested to keep it a surprise. I proposed on the cliffs and Cassandra was able to get some paparazzi shots of the moment. Great memories and amazing pictures! Definitely recommend read more

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absolutely incredible photographer - flexible, super responsive, easy to work with - very low key and had a fun time shooting. definitely would use again and will be recommending! read more

We cannot praise Cassandra enough. She was our wedding photographer and it was beyond magical. She was professional and attentive throughout the entire process. There were quite a few hiccups throughout our wedding, but Cassandra was there to help smooth things over and keep us on track. Our wedding would have been completely derailed if it wasn't for Cassandra. She went above and beyond, 100% would recommend! Oh! Did I mention that the actual photographs are freaking perfect?! read more

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Cassandra is incredible and hands down, the best investment we made for our wedding day. She was very easy to work with from the start, and not only was she very responsive, but she was also kind and went out of her way to be helpful as it pertained to other planning areas of our wedding day. Her photography skills are unparalleled and she works very well with difficult lighting situations. We are so happy that Cassandra was available for our wedding-- snag her early! :) read more

We are so lucky that Cassandra Young was our photographer for our wedding. She is so talented and so great at what she does. She is very professional, easy to get a hold of, very flexible, and so knowledgeable. We had to reschedule our engagement portraits several times due to weather and she was always so flexible with making it work with our schedule. I was so stressed about the wedding day timeline and she pretty much helped me with the entire days agenda. She had so many great ideas for photos and is so great with direction. After the wedding, our family and friends couldn't stop complimenting what a wonderful person Cassandra was and how calm she kept everyone. I would hire her again in a heartbeat. I've only gotten previews of some photos but they are so beautiful (I mean absolutely amazing) and we can't wait to see the rest in a few months! read more

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Cassandra was a pleasure to work with throughout my wedding planning and on the day of. I was a little stressed out the day of my wedding but she did an amazing job of just staying cool and calm. :) Cassandra was also very detailed and upfront about the timeline for the day of and when we would receive the pictures back. Personally I would rather wait an extra month and get back phenomenal photos, which is exactly what I got. All of our family and friends commented on how much they loved her work and Cassandra herself through the day. What I especially appreciated was how she captured amazing shots of all the couples and groups throughout the reception, since let's be honest, you never are able to see and talk to everyone at your wedding. It was a special glimpse into the evening that I didn't get to see first hand. One more thing, everyone looked absolutely gorgeous in all our photos! Seriously, every person was glowing, I don't know if it was the light or what but I have a strong feeling it was her photography. ;) I would definitely recommend her for your event or wedding and already have to a few couples getting married in Mendocino next year. Thank you Cassandra! read more

Cassandra was amazing! She had us come out before the wedding for an engagement shoot so we could get to know each other and try to reduce the awkwardness that comes with having your picture taken. She had a very nice and calm demeanor and made it very easy. She is capable of finding the real moments through the posing which is a true art. While the engagement photos to a long time to get back, because she had some technical difficulties, she then amended that by getting our preliminary wedding photos out within a couple days! While I haven't seen the final wedding photos yet, it the engagement and preliminary wedding photos are any indication they will be perfect! Thank you Cassandra for making our day be perfectly memorialized!! read more

My daughter was married at The Albion River Inn on 9-29-19. The goal was a small, simple, magical wedding weekend with close family and friends! The venue is a special place and hiring the perfect photographer was a top priority to capture the candid, fun and special moments! And that's where Cassandra comes in. After looking at her website and talking to her; we knew she was perfect! She explained everything on the phone, answered all our questions, proposed a timeline and sent a contract reiterating what was talked about. She is so experienced and makes you feel relaxed and at ease because she knows what she is doing so you can enjoy the wedding. She knows the Mendocino area so don't have to worry about her trying to figure out the best place to take photos-she already knows!! Also, there was rain predicted during the ceremony, she remained calm and she said she would make things work no matter what happens! There was a little bit of rain and clouds and it sure made the sky beautiful and added a lot of character to the day!! Thank you, Cassandra, for the beautiful engagement and wedding photos that will bring us back to The Albion River Inn and the Mendocino area every time we look at them! read more

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Cassandra is extraordinary! I've worked on styled shoots and weddings and it's always a pleasure to work with such a professional. She makes everyone feel at ease, and captures the beauty of the coast while showcasing the individuality of the couple. I'm always thrilled to work with her. read more

If Cassandra is available... snap her up! She is a total gem, and was the perfect photographer for us. I'm so grateful for her kind professionalism, reassuring expertise, and stunning artistry. Once we hired her, I didn't worry about photos at all, and everything came out just beautifully.  1,000% recommend. A few specific notes on our wedding & needs... In the redwoods at a private home, and an unusual ceremony design. She scouted the site with us and walked through the space and our ideas, suggested improvements (which were excellent), and consulted / advised on the timing (which really helped). She was flexible and communicative throughout the process from setting our contract through delivering the photos. And on our wedding day it was clear she's a master at this -- from her kind presence in our intimate getting-ready gatherings, to her creative excellence with our first look photos, to her patience on wrangling family for group portraits AND attention to detail so everyone looked good! Thank you Cassandra :) read more

We are so thrilled with how our wedding photos turned out. If we had to do it all over again we would definitely choose Cassandra Young again! She knows the Mendocino Coast very well and can take you to the hidden gems to get amazing and unique shots. She was easy to work with and very professional. I will definitely use her again for future photography needs. Thank you Cassandra! read more

What can we say other than Cassandra is an OUTSTANDING photographer! The photos she took are incredible and captured our day perfectly, and we have not been able to stop looking at them since she gave them to us. Having had a "Out of Town/Destination Wedding" it wasn't easy for us to meet all of the vendors beforehand, but one phone call with Cassandra and she was able to get a feel for what we wanted and help us with not only a timeline and photo ideas, but the idea of a "First Look" and we are so thankful we took her advice. My sister told me from the day we got engaged "Make sure you get a good photographer, you will want to reflect back on everything because the day will fly by" and boy did we luck out! We are not people who like to be in front of a camera, but she made everything so easy and she took such amazing photos of us that are now moments we will look back on and treasure FOREVER! Thanks Cassandra, for making our day so special and giving us the greatest gift of all, AMAZING PHOTOS!! We could not be happier with the end result and would HAPPILY recommend Cassandra to anyone! SHE. IS. SIMPLY. THE. BEST! read more

We are extremely fortunate to have been able to book Cassandra for our engagement and wedding photos. She explains everything so clearly, gives you options/ideas but also listens to what you have envisioned and then delivers! We quickly felt at ease with her during our engagement session and have received several compliments from our guests on how warm and professional she was to work with throughout the wedding. Her photos are absolutely stunning! We hope to book her again in the future! read more

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Cassandra did a wonderful job of taking engagement photos for us, and the results were beautiful!

Cassandra did a great job with our engagement photos, she was really engaging, friendly, and a pleasure to work with. We really appreciated her ideas on photos, direction, and input. We would recommend her for any photo occasion. read more

Where do I start.. Cassandra is just a nice human being. Period. We originally bookedher for only wedding videography but then when our original photographer bailed on us because of her own personal problems, Cassandra like a Badass person she is, stepped right in and took care of us. Cassandra went over and beyond to make our elopement unique and special. We live in Novato, and getting married in Mendocino was somewhat a challenge at times with COVID. However, Cassandra made us feel secure, calm and happy. She scheduled site visits in Mendocino, went by yourself to find the perfect location with the most spectacular backdrop. She made herself available whenever I needed to her, sometimes just to calm my nerves. She is very talented and her team of videographers are fabulous. Her pictures are gorgeous, she has a great eye for beauty. Book her, she is the best in Mendocino. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! My husband and I are forever grateful, we have photos that will last a lifetime. Can't wait for our video. Thank you, Cassandra and The CYoung photography team. read more

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Cassandra and her team are simply spectacular. She photographed our elopement in Mendocino, CA. Not only was she a calming, joyful presence throughout the few hours we had her with us to shoot the ceremony and family portraits after, but the photos are stunning. She caught so many intimate and special moments, where I had no idea she was there. My husband and I are not comfortable in front of a camera, and we somehow look natural and relaxed. The photos exude the joy we felt throughout the day. I asked my husband what he liked so much about Cassandra and he said he feels like she would have just been invited to our wedding. We only met her the day of, but somehow she felt like an integral piece. We wholeheartedly recommend! read more

Cassandra is an amazing photographer. We hired her for our engagement and wedding photos. We appreciated her professional, kind nature and felt very comfortable in front of the camera. We'll cherish our photos forever. Highly recommend her! read more

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Cassandra is an amazing photographer!!! As a wedding planner, it is always such a breath of fresh air to work with a pro photographer. She always brings such an air of calm to any situation. Even when trying to wrangle in two dozen people into one photograph with babies screaming and grumpy uncles, she handles everyone with such kindness and ease. She can make anyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. And not to mention, the end result is the best, high-quality, unique, intimate photographs you could want. read more

I never write reviews online. But Cassandra and her work were just so great, that I felt I had to. From start to finish working with Cassandra was excellent. She is incredibly warm, professional, punctual, in tune with her subjects, and creative in her work. On top of this, the final product that she delivered was superb. Our family photos turned out looking fantastic! Thank you, Cassandra. read more

My entire family (5 adult siblings with children + grandparents) were in Philo over Christmas and we wanted to mark the occasion with a family photoshoot. We contacted Cassandra and she made the entire process so smooth. The shoot was quick, we loved our photos, and left with wonderful memories of the season and our time together. Cassandra did an amazing job capturing the entire family and each of the separate units (7 different groups) in an hour. I didn't think it possible, but she got it! I'd highly recommend her! read more

Cassandra has been our #1 choice photographer for the past 7 years from our engagement photos to our first family session. We love her work! She captures us in a beautiful yet natural state. The photos are very high resolution and her editing skills are the best I've seen. She is great at capturing happy moments, even with grumpy toddlers. I am always surprised at how many wonderful photos we get with each session. For our wedding she was very stealth, yet she was able to capture the sweetest moments. Photo sessions with Cassandra feel fun and relaxed. She is very professional, outgoing, and reasonably priced. She gives good ideas for locations and shots and isn't afraid to get into nature. We will continue to use her services for years to come. read more

CYoung photography has awful customer service and it took 6 months to get our pictures. We had a destination wedding in Mendocino and live in South Florida so I did all of the planning online. At first Cassandra was a pleasure, she returned my calls and emails within a day or two and was accommodating as to my needs for the wedding. During the wedding I found her to be nice but not enthusiastic at all, it was just a job to her and all she wanted to do was leave. The photos came out great however I didn't get all the pictures that we wanted. Ahead of the wedding she asked for an email list of all of the pictures that I wanted to take with the family and at the wedding she follows that list to make sure we don't miss anything. After receiving my photos I noticed we didn't have any of the groom with his family which was on my list. I can't remember if we even took any, it was my wedding day so I wasn't thinking about it. After getting paid she became distant, I couldn't get in touch with her, she only responded to me after 2-3 attempts and me getting rude (which I don't like to do) It took 6 months for me to receive my pictures. The contract says 8-12 weeks, after 14 weeks I got the digital link however you can't do anything with them unless you want to pay again to have some printed. I had to screen shot them and edit them just to have some to show to family and friends. I sent her my address and after waiting 2 weeks I sent an email asking if she had sent the thumb drive yet to which she responded 10 days later that she never got my address, I have the email proving that I sent it. I asked that she fast track it so I can get started on a photo book and have prints made for family for Christmas. 17 days later on October 17 I received my pictures, remember we were married in May. I would not recommend CYoung Photography read more