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About

The Art of Emotion is a wedding photography company based in Santa Cruz, California. The company is known for its spontaneous, natural and organic approaches in taking images. The Art of Emotion uses contemporary photography blended with both photojournalistic and illustrative styles in capturing the intimate moments of a couple’s wedding day. They photograph events in Carmel/Monterey, Santa Cruz, Aptos, Capitola, San Jose, Napa/Sonoma, and Central Valley.

Experience
The photographers behind the Art of Emotion are Becky and Joshua Burgin, who have been working together since 2000. Becky Burgin, the lead photographer and creative visionary, was listed on 2014 Photography Masters of Wedding and Portrait Photography International and received WPPI’s Accolade of Outstanding Photographic Achievement. The Art of Emotion has had featured weddings in wedding magazines and wedding websites.

Services Offered
Art of Emotion provides photographs in various formats such as albums, flush mounts, prints, digital files, and proofs. In addition to wedding ceremonies and receptions, the company offers photography services for engagements, elopements, and portraits. Their services include:

  • Engagement shoot
  • Second photographer
  • High-resolution images
  • One event/day
  • Liability insurance
illustration popular

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Proofs

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Negatives
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Art of Emotion

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Dia Sent on 03/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had a great experience working with Becky. They were very professional from start to finish. Their price is very reasonable and provided good value. We don't consider ourselves photogenic and usually don't like pictures of ourselves. Considering this, I enjoy looking back at our pictures and could do so for hours. I would recommend them.
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Tiffany Sent on 11/14/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I saw my coworker's photographs from her wedding and I knew that Becky was the right photographer for us! Weddings are once in a lifetime, and she and Josh captured it in a way that made us look like we belong on a cover of a magazine. The photos are artistic and tasteful, definitely what we wanted to have for the rest of our lives.
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Alyssa Sent on 12/22/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I was referred to Becky through our venue - we were able to see all of her wonderful photo books ahead of time and I knew I loved her style and photo journalistic feel. Becky and Josh did a great job capturing all of our many, many details (we had a ton so this was a pretty impressive feat). They were also very open to using props that I supplied such as sunglasses and chalkboard signs for some of wedding party shots. I was happy that Becky stuck to her post production timeline and it was really great to receive a hard copy of all of the images in a really beautiful custom photo box. I researched many different photographers and Becky and Josh were so reasonable and it was an added bonus that I loved her style/finishes that she uses. We added an hour of time to our contract but I wish we would have add one more!
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Matthew Sent on 12/20/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Me and my wife are so happy we picked Art of Emotion for our wedding! we were amazed at how even after working in hundreds of weddings Becky treats everyone with such a quality of excellence and she really loves what she does and for that we are so appreciative of her work. The quality of the photos were spectacular! The experience she has made our wedding less stressful, I highly recommend Art of Emotion to anyone getting married.
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Rebecca Sent on 12/09/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I was so impressed by the flexibility and helpfulness of Art of Emotion. I picked them for my wedding photos because I loved the looks they get in the pictures and they did an amazing job! Their pricing was very reasonable and they were willing to work with what I wanted. On the day they were so easy to work with and made me feel very relaxed while we were taking pictures.

Becky and Josh are very professional and fun to work with, the pictures turned out amazing and I couldn't have been happier with them! The hard copies were also very nice to receive and the personalized box made it so special!
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User1946090 Sent on 12/01/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I researched many photographers for my wedding and ultimately decided on Art of Emotion because Becky left me with the impression that she was knowledgable and really loved photography. She was more affordable than most other photographers I met with, while still maintaining a very professional portfolio. On top of it, I really enjoyed her personality!

I asked a strict timeline of her and her daughter on the day of the wedding because I wanted to enjoy the cocktail hour. She worked diligently to meet that timeline. She also worked well with my wedding coordinators. Both her and her daughter were discreet where necessary and offered suggestions where needed. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a professional photographer!!!
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Megan Sent on 10/13/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We couldn’t be happier that we chose Art of Emotion to do our engagement and wedding photos. We always heard that choosing a photographer would be one of the most difficult decisions we would make in planning our wedding. It turned out to be the easiest decision. From the moment we first met with Becky and Josh, we knew it was the perfect choice. Their style of photography was unlike anything we’d ever seen or been a part of. Their years of experience shine through in every photo they take. They have a vision for beauty and were able to capture every special moment we experienced on our wedding day. Becky is so knowledgeable in the wedding field; she even helped me corset my dress! They were professional, friendly, gave clear direction, and helped us feel at ease. Now we have gorgeous, breathtaking photos to always remember our wedding day. Thank you Becky and Josh for an unforgettable experience!
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Ashley Sent on 12/28/2013
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I had the pleasure of having Art of Emotion be our wedding photographers. Working with Becky was such a breeze. She was informative, kind, honest, and had many great practical suggestions for photos, as well as for the wedding day schedule. She always got back to me if I had questions. 5 stars for booking, follow up, and for Becky being Becky.

Come the day of the wedding, Becky and Josh were on time, and incredibly patient when I was running late from hair and makeup. We took our family and bridal party photos in such an organized and fast manner. Both of us felt so comfortable when we had our “alone” pics as husband and wife. We are not the PDA type, but with Becky and Josh we both felt so comfortable!!! (If you can, you should book an engagement session with Becky too. It helped relax us for the big day and also gave us a chance to get to know her a little better.) Reception photos came and went, and I never even noticed them snapping away! 5 stars for professionalism

Ok now to the most important… The photos are AMAZING-PERFECTION!!! I can literally re-live my wedding day from start to finish just by looking at these images. There are no gaps, and every image is polished, timeless and captures the specialness of that day. The name Art of Emotion is 100% perfect for the type of work they do. I know because each time I look at the photos I feel bipolar… I’m either happy crying, laughing hysterically, reminiscing, smiling… you name it! All because these pictures are just phenomenal!! Art of Emotion is worth every cent and then some (which btw is incredibly reasonable for the quality of work they produce).

So hands down, I have nothing negative to say about my experience with Art of Emotion. Not one thing. Thank you Becky and Josh for allowing my husband and I to re-live one of the best days of our lives forever… moment by moment!!! We are truly thankful to have had you both there to capture it all!
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Sara Sent on 11/11/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Choosing Art of Emotion was the easiest decision I made for our entire wedding. The aesthetic, uniqueness, professionalism and pricing was everything I was looking for. As soon as I met Becky and saw her other work, we were done. And people are still commenting on how incredible our wedding pictures are. They really captured the essence of who we are and what the event was like. I couldn't recommend Art of Emotion more!
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Ryan Sent on 11/08/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Becky and her son were the nicest people and they have the most beautiful work! Every conversation with them we had and every meeting we had, they were incredibly kind, professional and had wonderful eye for beauty. We are so blissfully happy that they were able to be there for our wedding and when we received everything, we were blown away by how beautiful everything was. There was so much attention to detail, and you could see and feel the love and creativity in everything. It's true that once the wedding ceremony and reception is over, you have memories of course, but it's the photography that lasts, and the Art of Emotion perfectly captured every big and small moment.

If you have a wedding or an event in the bay area, I would suggest calling Becky first and forget any other vendor.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Blush Hair and Makeup Design Blush Hair and Makeup Design Wedding Hair & Makeup

What can I say about Art of Emotion other than that they are WONDERFUL! I have been fortunate enough to witness them in action at multiple weddings and also had the amazing opportunity to have them photograph my own wedding! One thing I love most, is that Becky and her team are so fun to work with. Becky goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable, and she really takes pride in her work. Plus, she is filled with a wealth of valuable wedding suggestions that really help to make your event flow smoothly. Most importantly, the images are AMAZING!!! You can literally feel the emotion in each one!! You will be so happy working with Art of Emotion... so what are you waiting for!

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When I first met Becky she said, "Welcome to the team" To a videographer like me, this was music to my ears. To have a collaborative and creative experience on a wedding shoot is as good as it gets. Becky has really fresh ideas and is fun to work with. I recommend her highly.

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Always look forward to working with Becky not only she's Passionate about her work but always finds "The most perfect moments" to take those unique shots... she's a delight to work with. Her work simply speaks for her and you won’t go wrong with hiring her for your event.

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Art of Emotion frequently asked questions

Art of Emotion includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Art of Emotion includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Art of Emotion offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Art of Emotion offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Art of Emotion offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Art of Emotion is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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