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Welcome to Picturist Photography, your artistic wedding photography specialist. I'm Danieka Erasmus, operating out of Santa Cruz and extending my services to the magnificent Monterey Bay and beyond. I'm dedicated to transforming your genuine moments into timeless pieces of art.
With roots in South Africa and an artistic awakening in Amsterdam's vibrant art scene, my approach to wedding photography is a unique fusion of photojournalism and fine art. I strive to capture the authentic moments that narrate your love story, and beautifully complement them with the natural landscapes of California. My expertise lies in manipulating natural light and my love for nature, ensuring your photos are as exquisite as they are heartfelt.
From planning a simple beach elopement in Santa Cruz, orchestrating a grand wedding gala in Monterey, or even a breathtaking destination wedding in locations as far-flung as Utah or Cape Town, I'm here to craft artistic mementos that resonate with your unique love story.
Discover a unique and special wedding photography experience that beautifully intertwines your love story with natural landscapes. Allow me, at Picturist Photography, to document your Monterey wedding or destination event in the most artistic and genuine way!
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Danieka of Picturist Photography is highly praised by multiple reviewers for her exceptional skills and professionalism. She is described as a pleasure to work with, providing helpful direction and making couples feel comfortable in front of the camera. Reviewers appreciate her attention to detail and ability to capture beautiful candid moments. Danieka's flexibility, communication, and ability to adapt to changing circumstances, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, are also highly valued. Overall, couples highly recommend Danieka for capturing the magic and joy of their wedding day.
Master Photographer to say the Least!
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Great wedding memories thanks to Danieka!
Finally, Danieka went above and beyond by sharing a wedding day of timeline with a suggested sequence of events and timing that helped us run ahead of schedule on our wedding day.
From the very outset, Danieka was a joy to work with. From communication, to punctuality, to capturing amazing photos and memories, we couldn't be happier and would wholeheartedly recommend her!
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Hi, I'm Danieka Erasmus...
I'm the owner and photographer of Picturist Photography, a wedding photography company based in Santa Cruz, California.
After spending a year in the Netherlands touring excellent Museums and hidden Art Galleries, I decided to study Fine Arts. This, in turn, led me to photography.
Growing in Apartheid South Africa, I remember the photographs that made the world see what was really happening in the country. The photo by Sam Nzima of Hector Pieterson, a schoolboy, shot and killed by police during the Soweto uprising changed my whole life. It showed just how powerful tool photography could be.
The Art Nouveau movement has always been one of my favorites. Works like Gustav Klimt's the kiss is timelessly beautiful and joyous. I wanted to create work like that!
"To give people pleasure in the things they must use, [and] to give people pleasure in the things they must make"
This is how William Morris, one of the founders of Art Nouveau, described the movement's goal. Wedding photography is where I found this. It is the perfect blend of photojournalism and Fine Art!
I have been Capturing genuine, raw emotions while making creative, unique works of art since 2014 and could not imagine doing anything else!
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