FOR THE LOVERS, THE ADVENTURERS & THE DREAMERS
FOR THE LOVERS, THE ADVENTURERS & THE DREAMERS
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I am Bobby.
I'm living in Santa Cruz. Cleveland born and raised-- though I love the high Rocky Mountains where I lived for almost a decade.
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 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.
LOCATED IN SANTA CRUZ
TRAVEllING WORLDWIDE FOR The wild & Good
Meet The Photographer
Meet The Photographer
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.
I love to see the beauty in things--- to see the magic in the mundane and the extraordinary in the ordinary. The magic and the wonder of everyday, commonplace things and moments.
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 heart beat hardest, together.
Write a little bio to introduce yourself. Keeping it to a few lines, talk about why you love photographing weddings or your favourite thing about it. Add a pop of personality to keep it authentically you.
YO!
SAVOUR THE MOMENT
SAVOUR THE MOMENT
SAVOUR THE MOMENT
Sunrise and Sunset
Fog in the redwoods
Espresso shots
Strong laughter with good people
Thunder storms
Meditation
Trail Running
Rock climbing-- but mostly bouldering
Surfing
Sweating outside
Waking up outside in a warm sleeping bag on a cold morning
Bonfires and woodsmoke
LOCATED IN SANTA CRUZ
TRAVEllING WORLDWIDE FOR LOVE
SOME OF THE THINGS I DIG
SOME OF THE THINGS I DIG
FEATURED
FEATURED
WEDDINGS
WEDDINGS
FRIENDS.
Out of the many, I've chosen a few galleries that reflect much but not all of what I do with weddings and elopements and engagements.
Sun-heavy, light-hearted and good. Organic and spontaneous. Your love , your story---Easy and raw.
LOVE STORIES I’VE DOCUMENTED
THE KINDEST
THE KINDEST
OF KIND WORDS
OF KIND WORDS
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.
Jacqui + Elliot
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Sofia & Jaimee
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Scarlet & Eli
"We knew right off the bat that Bobby was going to be the best photographer for our wedding. As soon as you talk to him on the phone you can tell just how easy going and hilarious he is, and that is made EVEN more clear when you meet him in person..... Having him as our wedding photographer was like having an old friend at our wedding. I cannot even express in words what a huge difference it makes to have such an amazing photographer that you vibe with for your wedding, and it makes the photos look so natural....... We prioritized our wedding photos and I am so glad that we did. Having an incredible experience with Bobby and now having all of the amazing photos to remember that day is truly priceless"
Alli & Becca
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Sofia & Jaimee
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Scarlet & Eli
THE KINDEST
THE KINDEST
OF KIND WORDS
OF KIND WORDS
"We hired Bobby to do both our engagement and wedding photos, and he is an absolute pro. From the minute you meet him, you’re going to notice that he’s experienced, prepared, and has a great attitude. Throughout the process, Bobby made sure to keep in touch, and update us on the process of our photos. On the event days, Bobby had a plan and a vision, and was super flexible and quick thinking with any changes that came up. Everyone at our wedding loved his energy and presence. We couldn’t recommend him enough, and we’ll definitely be using him with any events we have in the future."
Kass & Anthony
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Sofia & Jaimee
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Scarlet & Eli
THE KINDEST
THE KINDEST
OF KIND WORDS
OF KIND WORDS
"My family and I still speak of Bobby. An amazing photographer with a good soul. He is such a cool person. You’ll understand when you meet him. Bobby WORKED from the moment he arrived till the very end. He brings incredible energy and manages to tame the chaotic wedding energy. His photos are great for a reason. He’s mastered his environment and molds you in it. I’ve never felt so comfortable in front of a camera. It’s not just a beautiful location with a great angle. It’s emotion. He creates a space for you to be vulnerable... We paid and still somehow feel indebted to you."
Savannah & Manny
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Ana & Richard
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Daniella & John
Do you photograph internationally?
Where are you based?
I'm based in Santa Cruz, but travel internationally.
I do! Few things as rad and exciting than the opportunity to shoot a destination wedding or elopement!
If you're thinking of taking your celebrations overseas, please get in touch so we can chat about the finer details.
A million times YESS!!! LGBTQIA+, no matter how you identify and regardless of how you define your
relationship, I'd love to be a part of your wedding day. Love is love and I'm 100% here for it!
If you and your partner are thinking of skipping the fuss and running off to do a private ceremony with
just the two of you or a handful of your nearest and dearest, I'd be absolutely honoured to document
your intimate ceremony.
Our elopement packages start at 4 hours' coverage, so get in touch if you;'d like to learn more.
Do you do same-sex weddings?
Do you photograph elopements?
FREQUENTLY ASKED Questions
How will I receive my photos?
How long will it take to receive our photos?
We don't want our photos on social media
Each one of my packages varies in the amount of images I deliver, but I promise I'll always deliver
plenty of images of everything I capture. I don't like to give a cut-off number because I don't believe
in withholding images just to get y'all to pay more haha. These are your memories and I promise to
capture them fully and to give you more than enough to remember this time in your lives. HOWEVER,
600-800+ photos is pretty normal for a jam packed 8 hour day!
Firstly, I'll send you a handful of sneak peek shots a couple of days after your wedding. 4 to 6 weeks
later, you'll receive a link to your online gallery and slide slow to watch and relive your wedding day.
Around the same time, you'll also receive a beautiful package in the mail with a USB, prints and a little
thank you from me.
This is your wedding and if you are uncomfortable with your photos being shared on my social media
platforms, I will respect that.
It will take roughly 8 to 10 weeks to receive your final wedding photos. I put a lot of love and care
into perfecting each image, which is why it'll take me a little bit more time to deliver your final images.
If you'd like your photos sooner, please ask me about the rush fee.
How many photos will I receive?
What happens if disaster strikes?
Do you have a payment plan?
Can I print my photos?
What if I have to cancel my booking?
Do you have vendors you recommend?
This has never happened and will NEVER happen. However, if it didHeaven forbid if this happens, as it
would only happen if it were of my control (act of god, illness, death etc), but in this case, I would do
my best to help find a replacement photographer to take my place that I trust and had a similar style.
Full support!
Yes, we can organise to split your payments into four installments.
Just let me know if this would suit you.
Of course, I'd love for you to print your favourite photos! You can easily order photos prints through
your online gallery. Though, with your print release, you can print them wherever you'd like!
Life is complicated and the unexpected is to be expected. The deposit is non refundable as this helps
to protect my business due to turning away all other booking for your wedding date. I hope you
understand that deposit is insurance for my business to stay afloat in the event of a cancellation.
Yes, from years of experience in the wedding industry I have come to work with some of the top
wedding vendors.
If you would like a specific recommendations, just reach out and
I'm sure I will have some suggestions I can send you!
