I think Cassandra's work speaks for itself- she captures all the gorgeous natural settings of…read morenorther 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.

Cassandra is an absolute PRO and we couldn't have been happier both in preparation for the event…read moreand 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!

Our wedding wouldn't have been the same without Evan-Marie (photography) & Louis (film) to capture…read moreall of the moments in a perfectly eloquent way. I'd recommend them to anyone looking for timeless, high quality storytelling. Their communication before, during and after our Westport wedding was also wonderful and this was especially important since we were on different coasts/timezones. Our collection of photos and film will be treasured for many years to come. Thank you, Evan-Marie & Louis!

My wife and I had the best experience with Evan-Marie! We wanted a very natural-feeling…read morematernity/couple's shoot and she did such an amazing job. She was super flexible with weather concerns and even moved our shoot to another day to get a better window. Very responsive, friendly, and professional. Would definitely recommend.

I reached out to Joyce VERY shortly before our yearly family vacation to Caspar…read more(Mendocino/FortBragg area.) I am so lucky she was able to squeeze us in! Her communication throughout the whole process was wonderful. It was my parent's 49th wedding anniversary while we were there. I wanted all of us to have some beautiful images at our favorite place with our favorite people. Joyce really nailed it. The weather was awful!! Foggy, cold, and windy, but she was very accommodating and able to pick the best time to create the images I wanted. We were able to go to different locations and she was great about knowing which areas would make amazing pictures. They were spots I would never have thought to choose, but they are some of my favorites! We got all the posed photos that I requested and then some. We also got many beautiful pictures that were more natural and showed some of our silliness. It was really helpful when she would instruct us on how we were standing, how to position our arms, have us turn our faces so the light was correct, etc.. All and all it was a fantastic experience creating an ocean family photo session. All of us got everything we wanted. Some of the candid type photos resonate with certain people. The pictures of my dad kissing my mom on the cheek like he always does are just classic. I got the posed picture of all 10 of us on the beach that was my inspiration for the whole thing. We got a picture for one of the little girls with her parents that are not a couple. I think having that will be priceless to her.

When we discovered Mendocino, we knew its where we wanted to have our elopement. The magic of the…read moreredwoods, the oceanside cliffs, and the beaches all lured us in, but we had no idea where to start. As we did research, we found Joyce. She was easy to communicate with, highly knowledgable of the area and had all the recommendations we could ask for to help us in choosing all sorts of things: officiants, florists, dining, things to do, etc. She even chatted with me when I was choosing my gown about how it may look in the photos depending on which one I went with. Ultimately, we shared photos of what we loved in Joyce's work, and handed her full creative freedom to lead us where felt right. She was careful to have us as we naturally were, she didn't pose us one time (which made me nervous during the shoot!). In the end, we couldn't be more grateful for the vision she brought to life. Our wedding day was captured so gorgeously; every shot is a love letter to our day -- luminous, timeless, majestic. Here are some quotes from friends who reached out after seeing the photos: "Congratulations! Wow, these pictures are amazing! You look like an ethereal princess" "The photos look like you're in a fairytale!" "Absolutely stunning." Thank you Joyce, for your dedication to your craft.

I cannot imagine a better photographer than Holly. She is beyond talented. She was so incredibly…read morefun to work with. I never once felt the camera was invasive. She made everyone of my guests feel comfortable and happy, and that comes through in the photos. She was able to get the most amazing shots. Our sunset photoshoot with her was something we dreaded, because we didn't want to miss a single moment with our guests. But with her guidance, it became this truly romantic moment I shared with my husband. It was a such moment of stillness and connection that it became our favorite part of the wedding. We are so thankful to her for building that experience for us. She is a true professional.

Working with Holly has been a dream come true. She is both professional and personable. I found her…read morevia instagram being her awesome adventuresome self, and when I found out she was not only a wedding photographer, but also a heli-ski photographer I knew she would get our personalities and make them shine. Holly has been amazing to work with. She shot our engagement photos up at Kirkwood Mountain and spent the day chasing us around the snow. Her communication style and vision really made us feel comfortable as we like the more candid shots. We loved our engagement photos so much, and Holly as a person, that we brought her to Thailand with us for our wedding. We got married on the island of Koh Samui with 60 of our closest friends and family, and Holly fit right in. She was charming, professional, social, and in the mix getting ever photo we asked over the 5 days. Holly captures all the moments you want to remember. I can't stop looking at our photos. She has a ton of energy, is adventurous with her camera, and isn't afraid to direct you or your people (but not in harsh way) - she gets the best out of you by making sure you are just being you. After working with Holly she's become my go to photographer (and a friend) who I recommend to all my friends for local and destination weddings, photos shoots, and adventure travel!

My husband and I got married in June 2023 at Switzer Farm, and were overjoyed with Nik's work. He…read moreinstantly put us and all of our guests at ease, and has an excellent intuition for staging photos, considering lighting and backgrounds, and capturing all of the candid moments throughout the weekend. He is unobtrusive and perfectly blends in with the party, while maintaining the utmost professionalism. All of our guests only had the most positive things to say, and were just as happy as we are with their own photos. Nik was very speedy in getting us our photos after the wedding and we have had so much fun reliving the weekend, seeing all the details we forgot about, and sharing them with all of our guests. We cannot recommend Nik more emphatically!

We hired Nik to photograph our wedding in Mendocino. He was absolutely amazing. He has a very…read moredistinct talent for catching the right light, pose, & moment. I will definitely hire him again if I have the right occasion. He was so sweet, professional & easy to work with. Thanks for helping create our day!

Denise was the perfect officiant for our wedding! My wife and I were both impressed by how…read moreprofessional and calming it was to work with Denise. She honed in on the tone and message that was the foundation of our ceremony. We worked in our own vows, and Denise helped by reassuring us every step of the way. Our guests remarked about how touching our ceremony was, we couldn't have done it without Denise's guidance. After the ceremony, Denise also helped us file our marriage certificate, which went flawlessly. She was also very helpful during our ceremony rehearsal, I could tell she was not only offering her advice as an officiant but also thinking about the guests and the photographer. You won't regret choosing Denise to help with your big day!

Denise is a pleasure to work with. We eloped in Mendocino and she was our photographer and…read moreofficiant. She is so easy to do business with and takes care of all the details. The ceremony was perfect. The photos exceeded our expectations. I recommend Denise without hesitation.

Finding a photographer to capture our wedding was challenging until I came across the lovely and…read moretalented Chelsi. She has such a unique and talented style and made my husband and I so comfortable despite the rain and wind on our special day. We are excited to come back for round 2 and work with the amazing talented Chelsi this summer.

We decided to take photographs after eloping. I was never a dream white wedding girl (nothing if…read moreyou are though). Had a couples shoot with Chelsi the other day. She was super accommodating, had a great recommendation for a makeup artist, and took some amazing photographs while she had us laughing it up. It was very relaxing. I thought I was unphotogenic. But she was really good at posing us. The dramatic backdrops in Mendocino don't hurt either. She told us that she loves shooting elopements and small couples sessions. But she's agreed to take photographs of our family this fall. Her colors are striking. I can write more but her work speaks for itself.

My fiancé found Denise and hired her to do a proposal shoot in Mendocino. Denise was lovely and the…read morephotos turned out fantastic! She helped him scout locations earlier in the week and I'm told she was very resourceful with planning. On the day of, Denise took photos of the proposal and more shots for us right after. She was professional, very patient, and easy to work with. Plus, we loved the photos she took! Even though it was an overcast, foggy fall morning, the pictures were clear and well captured. She let us take as much time as we wanted to make sure we were satisfied with the the pictures and uploaded 150+ within a day or two. I'd highly recommend Denise for any photography needs!

We hired Denise to take photos of our proposal, and we are so happy with the experience and the…read morephotos! Denise was fantastic to work with - she knows the Mendocino area super well, helped me plan the setting and moment a couple days before the date, and made the proposal itself a very special experience. The photos turned out amazing! I would definitely recommend Denise to anyone looking for a professional photographer.

Emily is amazing! Extremely professional and really cares about your wedding vision. She was…read morepatient throughout the entire day and made sure to capture every little detail. Our photographs turned out beautifully--very natural and not too edited. Exactly what we wanted! One moment I'll never forget during our special day is when Emily surprised us with an impromptu church exit/flower petal toss with our guests. I had mentioned the idea to her at the wedding rehearsal the night before but explained it wasn't in our floral budget. She went home that night and handpicked flowers so that we could have that experience. Truly one of our favorite moments of the day and all thanks to Emily! On top of this, a whole year later, she is answering emails and photograph edit requests. I'd hire her again in a heartbeat!

I cannot recommend Emily Matheson Photography enough! She is not only incredibly talented behind…read morethe camera, but also one of the kindest and most genuine people you'll ever meet. She has taken my family photos since I was a little girl. We've always had comfortable and fun sessions -- she makes everyone feel relaxed, including my daughter (which is no small feat ). The photos turn out stunning every time -- natural, beautifully edited, and full of emotion. She has such an eye for capturing little moments you didn't even realize were happening. You can tell she really loves what she does, and it shows in every detail. Whether you're looking for family photos, a special event, or just want to treat yourself to a beautiful shoot, she's your girl. Book her. You won't regret it!!