photography
PACKAGES
Creating a budget for your wedding, and prioritizing your spending is one of the hardest parts of planning. Schedule your phone call with me to go over the details and I'll create a custom photography package to fit your wedding and budget.
You've chosen the best place to get married!
Getting married in Mendocino is unlike any other wedding experience. As a photographer lucky enough to live and work here, I capture each Mendocino love story with an eye towards not just crafting pretty pictures, but photographs that capture all the beauty and adventure that a Mendocino wedding offers. My unique perspective as a local photographer gives me keen understanding of the changing light and landscape, as well as knowing all the secret spaces only locals know of; little wooded paths that wind through the trees opening up to a secluded beach, old-growth redwood groves with a pristine swimming hole, horseback rides down a cliffside pathway to a long sandy beach. There are so many possibilities.
YES, I WILL MAKE GORGEOUS PICTURES OF YOU, BUT THERE'S SO MUCH MORE
Hiring a local Mendocino wedding photographer is so important to get the full experience that the area offers. I have shot wedding 500+ weddings and elopements in Mendocino over the last 16 years. I know all the vendors, venues, and best restaurants/accommodations.
Included in every package:
- Personalized timeline crafted with an understanding of a Mendocino wedding flow as only someone with my experience can make
- All my recommendations for putting together the best wedding team
- Location scouting for the best spots to explore and make gorgeous photos
- Advice all along the way. I love helping to create the most epic plan with couples so that on the day of your wedding you’re free to enjoy the full experience of your day, and I’m there to capture it all.
HI I'M CASSANDRA, YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER
Little known fact about me, I'm obsessed with learning. I'm always up for the opportunity to do something new. And, I try to find new angles on the things I do regularly. I hate status quo. There is always room to grow. I'm never done pursuing more. I push through boundaries. Don't let all that intensity mislead you though, I'm very laid back. I believe in taking time, and paying attention to the little things. I'm a sucker for weird indie movies, good wine, and meaningful conversation with friends.
HOME TOWN:
Mendocino, CA
PLACES I'VE LIVED:
San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Mendocino
PHOTO SPECIALTY:
Natural light portraiture that highlights the location
FAVORITE PART OF A WEDDING DAY:
The time I get alone with the couple to make some pictures exploring the Mendocino landscape. I get to stretch out creatively working with the constantly evolving natural elements.
WHAT'S IT LIKE TO HAVE CASSANDRA SHOOT YOUR WEDDING?
A MENDOCINO ARTIST
"Cassandra was lovely to work with for our engagement shoot and wedding day photos. Wonderful to work with a local for our Mendocino wedding: she knew the venue, how to best work with the weather and lighting, and great coastal settings for additional shoots.
She made us comfortable, took the time to understand us and the type of photos we wanted during an engagement shoot a couple weeks before the wedding. She made great suggestions for the wedding day schedule, and did an excellent job corralling our massive family for portraits, capturing candid moments and fun details, and styling beautiful shots of the bride and groom.
She sent a gorgeous set of preview photos a week after the wedding, and the full set of edited images just over 3 months later. Our only regret was not booking her for another hour after sunset to capture more of the candid debauchery!"
PETE + SHAN
SHE'S WONDERFUL TO WORK WITH
"Cassandra was wonderful to work with from start to finish. She's a true artist with vast knowledge of the Mendocino region, particularly helpful for those planning their wedding from afar. She supported us through multiple phone conversations, planning of logistics, and made us feel so at ease during our wedding photography session. She's super fun to work with, has a great sense of humor, and is extremely creative. Do yourself a favor and hire her!"
STEPHEN + MELISSA
CAPTURED THE ESSENCE OF OUR DAY
"Every step of the way Cassandra was warm, helpful and incredibly insightful. Her easy going personality relaxed me and put my day of jitters at ease! In fact, she made the whole process a breeze. She was readily available to answer any questions we had and was flexible when we had to make changes to our timelines. She even helped provide leads on other vendors in the area. She understood how to work with the landscape and lighting to capture stunning photos! I only wish we had booked her for longer!!"
DARREN + KIM
MENDOCINO WEDDINGS
THE COLLECTIONS
~2023 PRICING~
“Love is not about property, diamonds and gifts. It is about sharing your very self with the world around you.”
PABLO NERUDA
LARGE
WEDDINGS
All the packages include the following
PERSONALIZED TIMELINE
LOCATION SCOUTING
VENDOR RECOMMENDATIONS
SHOOT TIME WITH CASSANDRA
Professional Editing and Image Refinement
Online Hosting
Finished High Resolution Image FILES
beginning at $3750
SMALL
WEDDINGS
All the packages include the following
PERSONALIZED TIMELINE
LOCATION SCOUTING
VENDOR RECOMMENDATIOS
SHOOT TIME WITh CASSANDRA
PROFESSIONAL EDITING AND IMAGE REFINEMENT
ONLINE HOSTING
FINISHED HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGE FILES
beginning at $2250
ADVENTURE
ELOPEMENTS
All the packages include the following
PERSONALIZED TIMELINE
LOCATION SCOUTING
VENDOR RECOMMENDATIOS
SHOOT TIME WITH CASSANDRA
PROFESSIONAL EDITING AND IMAGE REFINEMENT
ONLINE HOSTING
FINISHED HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGE FILES
beginning at $1500
WHAT TO DO NEXT
Get in touch to schedule your free consultation call
We'll get to know each other and create your custom photography package.
love Cassandra xoxo
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