What is the story behind Kassandra Thomsen Photography?
LOVE IS LOVE!!! All Love is welcome with me! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Located in Santa Cruz, California.
My goal is to create an experience not just stunning imagery. You will not only receive an exceptional service but also a meaningful relationship where clients really feel the passion I have to encourage you to show up authentically and vulnerably with me. Creating a safe space where your unique love story can be told effortlessly AND beautifully is one of my main goals.
If you need location suggestions—I’m your location scout. If you need awesome vednor refferals-- I got them! If you need styling advice—I’m your stylist. If you need timeline help—I’m your woman. If you need a pep talk—I’m your hype Queen. Having you feel comfortable enough to ask for advice and lean on me and my expertise is how I want your experience to look and feel. Weddings can be stressful, it is my hope that through your connection with me if you feel any stress around your wedding I can help alleviate some of it and have a rad time while we do!
I never saw Santa Cruz Wedding Photographer in my future. I was supposed to be working in LA on big movie sets… But life has a funny way of giving you exactly what you never asked for and making it even better than you could ever dream of. I feel very lucky to have been raised in Santa Cruz, Ca and now to be based here as a local Santa Cruz wedding and elopement photographer.
Ready for the platonic “three-way” you never knew you wanted?! Ok, how about just some rad wedding images and a good time :)
Woman-owned
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Reviewers rave about the photographer’s professionalism, responsiveness, and help with planning and adapting to weather or logistics. Her calm, friendly presence and creative eye produced natural, beautifully edited photos that exceeded expectations. She blends into events while skillfully directing shots, making the day smooth and stress-free.
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Reviewers rave about the photographer’s professionalism, responsiveness, and help with planning and adapting to weather or logistics. Her calm, friendly presence and creative eye produced natural, beautifully edited photos that exceeded expectations. She blends into events while skillfully directing shots, making the day smooth and stress-free.
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Katie Sent on 07/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Kassandra is your girlfriend you didn't know you had...
We could not have asked for a better photographer and person to be with us on our wedding day! First of all, we booked Kassandra pre-pandemic and then had to reschedule our wedding because of covid. Kassandra was so accommodating and flexible with us, completely understanding how hard it was to reschedule a wedding and re-book all of our vendors for a new date. It made working with her a breeze! She came to our first walk through of our venue to check it out and meet in person and it felt like you were walking through with a girlfriend you’ve known forever. It was so great to have a kind, warm, and loving photographer to be all up in your business on your wedding day. She photographed our rehearsal dinner, wedding and reception, and after-wedding beach day. From the moment she arrived on Friday, she just wanted to make us feel our best and most comfortable with her. She was great with communication, easy to coordinate last minute changes, and always up for whatever we threw at her. And let me tell you, the final product is AMAZING!! She captured the joy, silliness, and love of our wedding weekend. We will cherish her photographs for a lifetime.
Mason Sent on 04/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Brittnee & Mason’s Engagement
Kassandra was absolutely phenomenal! From the moment I reached out she was incredibly attentive, communicative, and above all, helpful. She made the entire process a breeze and went above and beyond to put us in the right spot for the best possible engagement photos we could ask for. I cannot recommend her enough and cannot thank her and her partner Robert enough for going the extra mile to capture every shot. I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer!
Kristian Sent on 10/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Kristian Vazquez
The planning, execution, and final product were all excellent! Kassandra was there every step of the way during our proposal and handled everything flawlessly — even when we needed to pivot. My fiancé and I couldn’t be happier that we chose Kassandra, and we’d highly recommend her to anyone looking to capture their special day.
Jack Sent on 04/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Loved working with Kassandra
I'll be honest -- I was a bit nervous about organizing my proposal (and the subsequent photo shoot). There were a lot of moving pieces and ideas that I had. Luckily, all my concerns were washed away when I reached out to Kassandra and started working with her.
She is a flawless communicator who puts a ton of time into planning, and creating backup plans for all sorts of contingencies. She's super creative and clearly has a ton of experience. She was tremendously professional, and was even able to make me and my fiance look like we knew how to pose.
The end product -- the most important part -- was stunning. She edited over 150 photos that we really loved. We tried to choose our favorite photos, and despite trying to limit ourselves to the ones we absolutely loved, we still ended up having 62 photos in our favorites.
It was a pleasure to work with Kassandra, and I couldn't recommend her more highly. I hope to have the opportunity to work with her again in the future!
Leianna Sent on 02/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
She is the best!
Hiring Kassandra as our wedding photographer was hands down one of the best decisions we made to ensure our day was perfect! From our beautiful engagement photos to actual wedding day shots, Kassandra’s artistic eye and ability to capture moments in such a candid way blew us away. From the initial call to meeting her in person, she brought exactly the vibe and experience we were looking for. She made us feel at ease and confident in her ability to tell our story through her lens. Kassandra has this amazing talent for capturing those special, fleeting moments that you might otherwise miss, turning them into timeless piece of art. She made sure to listen carefully to everything we wanted, capturing all the key moments in a seamless and timely manner, her professionalism and ease made the entire process smooth, and never felt rushed or overwhelmed. We truly felt like she was just another part of the celebration, blending in while still working her magic. If you’re looking for someone who not only knows how to take stunning photos, but who is also incredibly thoughtful and intentional in her approach, Kassandra is your person. We couldn’t be happier with how our photos turned out, and we highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer who genuinely cares about capturing the essence of your day!
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Erin Sent on 01/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Hire Kassandra!
We are so glad we hired Kassandra to photograph our small elopement. She helped us figure out how to create an experience that matched what we were hoping for - and helped us adapt when the weather wasn’t the best. Her calm energy eased my nerves when we had to adjust our plans and put our families immediately at ease. And of course, her work is beautiful! We’re blown away by how she captured the light and the beauty of the woods with our families and the beach as we exchanged vows. We will cherish these photographs forever - thank you, Kassandra!!
Kelsey Sent on 11/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Loved working with Kassandra!!
Kassandra was an absolute dream to work with! She came highly recommended by a wedding photographer friend of ours and we were really impressed by her portfolio. We loved the true-to-life colors and natural, effortless style of her photography. We really clicked on our initial call and knew she would be the perfect fit! We can be more reserved and didn’t have a ton of experience in front of the camera, so her more outgoing, direct but kind style was exactly what we needed. And on the day of, Kassandra was super helpful throughout the whole day, helping coordinate and keep everything on track. She is a true wedding pro - working with other vendors, helping button and bustle my dress, corralling/directing friends and family. We could not have asked for a better teammate to make our day as wonderful as it was! And the photos turned out amazing of course, capturing all the joy and love that we will cherish forever.
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Nicole Sent on 05/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Santa Cruz Photographer - Kassandra Thomsen
We loved having Kassandra photograph our wedding! She was so kind to us and our guests. She made us feel comfortable during the photos and found a perfect balance of making sure we were taking all the photo arrangements we wanted to while still having time to enjoy our day and time with our guests. We also appreciate Kassandra’s communication. She was helpful for any questions we had, always reliable, and was able to see our vision for the day and help us expand on it. I would recommend Kassandra to any other couple getting married in the Santa Cruz area! We love our photos, her editing style, and how easy she made it for us to access them and share with our family.
Danielle Sent on 04/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Kassandra was the greatest--BOOK HER!!
Absolutely thrilled to share our experience with Kassandra!
From the moment we met her, we knew we were in capable hands. Her insightfulness about the area not only put us at ease but also added an extra layer of creativity to our special day. We flew in from Chicago, and after having our original plans fold due to weather emergencies, I really don't think we would have landed on our feet with anyone else!
She made the entire experience memorable. With so few people involved in our special day, I'm relieved Kassandra was one of them. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer to entrust with capturing our memories. She understood our vision perfectly and went above and beyond to make it a reality.
Thanks to her skill and dedication, we now have a stunning collection of photographs that beautifully encapsulate the emotions and essence of our elopement. Each image is a treasure, a testament to her talent and the magic she brought to our day-- BOOK HER!
-Danielle & Tom
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Wanda Sent on 11/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Amazing job!
Kassandra was very responsive, whenever I had a qu, she replied right away, Her photography was so professional and exceeded our expectations!
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Kassandra Thomsen Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Kassandra Thomsen Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files
Kassandra Thomsen Photography offers the following photography styles:
Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Kassandra Thomsen Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits
Kassandra Thomsen Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards
Kassandra Thomsen Photography 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.
