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Kiaya Marie Photography is a wedding photography company based in Santa Cruz, California. Owner Kiaya knows that planning your dream wedding is no small undertaking, and she is determined to provide the professional, quality service your day deserves. Kiaya’s approach is all about developing and celebrating meaningful relationships. She wants to get to know you as a person; she wants to understand what moves and motivates you. Kiaya would be delighted for you to count her among your friends, and she can’t wait to turn your wedding dreams into reality.

Services Offered

Kiaya Marie Photography is looking forward to your big day. Kiaya offers a variety of coverage options, including half-day, full-day, wedding weekend, and destination wedding packages. Package features include an engagement session, videography services, high-resolution images, and more. Elopement and proposal packages are also available. Packages can be customized to suit your particular needs.

  • Pacific Islander-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$4,200

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$4,500

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

2nd Shooter
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards
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Reviews of Kiaya Marie Photography

2.8 out of 5 rating
2.8 out of 5 rating
11 Reviews
56% recommend it
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  • Professionalism
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  • Value
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  • Flexibility
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Dalia
Dalia W. Sent on 03/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfections!

Where do I start? Hiring Kiaya to capture our wedding was the best decision we made during the wedding planning process. She was so kind but also radiated with confidence and was never afraid to take the reins when we had no clue what we wanted. She was the perfect balance that we needed during the craziness of wedding planning. Every moment that went unnoticed that day was captured perfectly and truly helped us relive our wedding day. Investing in Kiaya was the best decision and now we have life long memories we get to cherish and show generations to come. If you’re considering Kiaya all I can say is Yes! She won’t disappoint and is incredibly delightful to work with. I am constantly looking for reasons to hire her again! If you’re looking for pictures that capture every feeling of your special moment, Kiaya is the one for that job!
Conner
Conner C. Sent on 06/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best, a real professional.

Kiaya was awesome!! Her photos looked like they were something out of a magazine. She was so nice and easy and fun to work with. If you need a wedding photographer, you need to call Kiaya!!
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Carolyn F. Sent on 11/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't recommend more!

Hi Kiaya!
I want to share this review with the world. So I did!
Words cant express how much I enjoyed working with Kiaya. From the start she was kind, interested, and laid back yet professional. Kiaya came out to meet us at our venue months prior to our wedding where she walked the site with us and helped us envision our wedding day timeline. From the start, I knew we were in good hands. Prior to our wedding Kiaya sent a professional wedding questionnaire which allowed me to highlight important details that I wanted in my photographs. She asked questions about my preference of aesthetics, essential shots, and important people I wanted photographed. She was so organized throughout this entire process. She showed up at my wedding with this questionnaire on a clipboard. She doesn't miss a beat. Kiaya came to our rehearsal more prepared than I was! She showed up on time and was ready to go! Throughout my wedding I barely knew Kiaya and her crew where there, except when she casually gathered us for family portraits and sunset photos when the lighting was right. Kiaya provided the perfect mix of I am here and I got you, and I know this is your wedding and I will go with your schedule, without allowing you to miss the sunset. When it was time for portraits with my partner and our families Kiaya made it easy and fun. The final products from her and her team continually brings me to tears. The video is beyond what I could've imagined. It beautifully captures our whole day. Kiaya took what I asked for and utilized her creative skills to make a beautiful video that I cherish. She was there without being noticed, but also felt like a bridesmaid-- right there to help me and keep me in line. The way my photos are now organized on her site is super helpful. I have been able to download them to my Google Photos and my personal hard drive. It has been easy for me to use and has allowed me time to organize our photos into my own system. Thank you Kaiya! You captured the best day of my life and became an instant friend. I can't thank you enough! I will be so excited to see you again! Maternity shots?!
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Kiaya Smith
Kiaya Smith
Owner & Lead Photographer

Hey everyone! My name is Kiaya (k-eye-yuh), and I am the owner of Kiaya Marie Photography.

I love hiking, camping, exploring all of the national parks, pretty much anything outside and I am down!
Living in Santa Cruz basically means I spend every spare moment on the beach hanging out in the water, building epic sandcastles, and collecting shells!
I am a child of the classic rock and roll.
I LOVE chocolate.
I am definitely a people person, I love making new friends and connections, and I especially love going to get coffee with my brides and grooms (I am a caffeine connoisseur). And most of all, I love attending all of your beautiful love days! Each wedding is something new and different, and I have appreciated every single one, big and small! Showing my passion for photogrpahy by captruing some of your guys most beautiful days is such an honor. So, welcome new friends! I can't wait to meet you, let's be freinds! :)

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Kiaya Marie Photography frequently asked questions

Kiaya Marie Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Kiaya Marie Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Kiaya Marie Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Vintage
Kiaya Marie 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
Kiaya Marie Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Kiaya Marie Photography is recommended by 56% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 2.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 2.8 in quality of service, 2.8 in average response time, 2.8 in flexibility, 2.8 in professionalism and 2.8 in value.

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