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On WeddingWire since 2018


My friends!

I am Bobby.

(And I'm stoked to have you here)

I live in Santa Cruz. Cleveland born and raised-- though I lived in the high mountains of Colorado for almost a decade too--- photographing and snowboarding and kayaking and climbing.

I love looking for the magic and the beauty of the mundane moment. I love that, moment to moment, regardless of what's happening, that there's something extraordinary to be seen.

I’m the owner and founder here at the Deep Light Company, and your main guy behind the lens (although the whole team is rad!)

I love seeing you light up and think our best work comes from the organic, unplanned, and spontaneous good. No posing and forcing— just the ease, your connection and the wildness. Thats where the magic is.

If there’s a body of water near your shoot, I’ll probably be in there neck deep attempting to get some rad image for you.

I’m big into laughter, keeping it light-hearted, looking for flow and the bright side of things— glass perpetually half-full. I also might make some mildly inappropriate ’that’s what she said’ jokes, haha.

I love when everyone is relaxed and themselves and uncensored in front of the camera-- nothing unnatural or repressed--- so that when couples look back, they just remember that fun and that ease, full of laughter and love.

When I’m not editing and shooting and scouting for the strongest, raddest locations for engagements and elopements, I’m probably basking in the sun, drinking copious amounts of tea and meditating.

And if I’m not doing that, you’ll find me surfing or out climbing and bouldering.

Let's capture what makes your hearts beat hardest, together.

And please! I invite you to look at my website at the galleries there, and to fill out that “Book me!” form if you’re inquiring!

www.deeplightco.com

Voted best of weddings by both Wedding Wire and the Knot!

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$2,850

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Toning
Trash The Dress
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$3,250

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

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Toning
Trash The Dress
Albums
Digital Files
Prints
Save the Date

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

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
Save the Date
Thank You Cards
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Reviews of The Deep Light Company

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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55 Reviews
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  • Value
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Bobby Harding is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for engagement shoots and wedding photography. Reviewers praise his positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and ability to make couples feel at ease in front of the camera. Bobby's talent for capturing both candid moments and stunning landscapes is highlighted, with many describing his

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Bobby Harding is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for engagement shoots and wedding photography. Reviewers praise his positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and ability to make couples feel at ease in front of the camera. Bobby's talent for capturing both candid moments and stunning landscapes is highlighted, with many describing his

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Jacqui A. Sent on 10/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Photographer We Could Have Ever Asked For

There is a reason Bobby is listed as one of the best reviewed on Wedding Wire, The Knot, and wherever else he has stellar reviews on. He is, without a doubt, the best photographer we could have ever dreamed of hiring. Not only is his eye incredible, he is one of the coolest humans on this planet. My husband and I knew from our first phone call with Bobby that he was who we wanted to share this experience with, from engagements photos to the wedding itself. He made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera immediately, and he just lets you do your thing and brings out the best in you. Photographing with Bobby was the most fun we could have ever had.
All of our guests at the wedding raved about how cool, calm, and collected Bobby was and were stunned even more once they saw the photos he took of the day. His work is like an editorial from a magazine! You can tell that he really loves what he does for work, and you feel like you are his only client when he is working with you. He even photographed our 200 person wedding by himself and he never once looked tired or worn out!
100/10 would recommend Bobby for all of your photography needs. You will absolutely not regret it.
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Janine K. Sent on 11/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredibly talented and great to work with!

We are so happy with our experience working with Bobby. The photos he took of our Big Sur elopement are stunning. We sent him inspiration photos prior to our wedding day to share our ideas about setting, color, and light. Bobby also made sure to call us and discuss these ideas and any questions we had, and he was immediately warm and helpful. He executed on the vision we had for our photos flawlessly and was so fun, comfortable, and easy to work with. We can’t thank and recommend him enough!
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Kiely M. Sent on 12/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

You won’t find a better photographer!

Bobby freaking Harding is an absolute artist, but more than that he’s an incredible human. We first worked with Bobby for our engagement shoot. He happily drove up the coast so we could take photos where my fiancé proposed in Pacifica. We had initially booked him as our photographer for a wedding in Santa Cruz. But we ended up making a big shift in our wedding plans, changing our venue from La Selva Beach to Northern Ireland. We asked Bobby if he’d be willing to travel to Ireland for our wedding and he gave us a resounding yes. Our wedding would not have been the same without Bobby. He truly made it even more special with his big smile, positive attitude and camera skills. We had some pretty intense rain during our ceremony, but he didn’t flinch and he still managed to get all of our photos accomplished once the rain stopped. He got every shot we wanted and more, the photos truly bring me to tears and captured our day so wonderfully and he made it all look so stunning. I cannot wait to share them with our future children. Bobby, you know we all fell in love with you those few days. Thank you for being such a wonderful addition to our celebration and becoming a lifelong homie.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner

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The Deep Light Company frequently asked questions

The Deep Light Company includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Trash The Dress
  • Digital Files
The Deep Light Company includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Trash The Dress
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
The Deep Light Company offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
The Deep Light Company 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
The Deep Light Company offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
The Deep Light Company 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.
The Deep Light Company currently offers 1 special WeddingWire promotion for wedding services.

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