Business Details
Santa Cruz Wedding & Portrait Photography
Rebecca Stark Photography has been capturing life's most meaningful moments for over 15 years. Our founder, Rebecca Stark, combines formal training in studio portraiture and photojournalism with continuous professional development through photography workshops to deliver exceptional results. We specialize in wedding photography, senior portraits, family sessions, and professional headshots, tailoring each experience to reflect the client's unique personality. Our approach prioritizes building rapport with clients to understand their vision, selecting optimal locations, and perfecting posing and lighting techniques. With a flexible yet eclectic style, we ensure every photograph authentically represents the subject while maintaining technical excellence.Our commitment to quality is evidenced by consistent client satisfaction across diverse photography needs, from intimate family gatherings to large-scale weddings. We serve Santa Cruz, California, and surrounding areas, offering personalized consultations to discuss your specific requirements. Our portfolio demonstrates expertise in creating timeless images that preserve memories for generations. By focusing on both artistic vision and technical precision, we deliver photographs that exceed expectations while maintaining a comfortable, collaborative atmosphere during every session.
Services
Weddings
Portraits
Senior portraits
Headshots
Events
Highlights and features
- 15+ years photographing weddings and portraits
- Formal training in studio portraiture and photojournalism
- Personalized sessions tailored to client preferences
- Proven track record with multiple 5-star client testimonials
- Flexible approach for weddings, families, and professionals
What people say
Beautiful photographs
Phenomenal job
Fantastic photos
Easy to work with
Great recommendations
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography service documents your special day with artistic precision and emotional authenticity. We employ a blend of candid photojournalism and structured portraiture to capture key moments, from pre-ceremony preparations to reception celebrations. With extensive experience photographing diverse wedding styles, our team ensures comprehensive coverage while maintaining unobtrusive presence. Clients receive high-resolution digital images with print rights, delivered through an online gallery within four weeks of the event.
Senior Portraits
Custom senior portrait sessions combine traditional graduation imagery with contemporary styling to showcase individual personalities. We collaborate with clients to select locations reflecting personal interests, whether urban settings, natural landscapes, or school campuses. Our expertise in posing and lighting ensures flattering representations while incorporating wardrobe changes and specialty props. Packages include multiple outfit setups and both digital and print-ready formats for school yearbooks and personal keepsakes.
Family Portraits
Professional family photography services create lasting heirlooms that document generational connections. We specialize in coordinating multi-person compositions while maintaining natural interactions, particularly with young children. Outdoor sessions utilize natural light for warm, inviting images, while studio options provide controlled environments for formal presentations. Our approach balances structured poses with candid moments to authentically represent family dynamics across digital and print product offerings.
Headshots
Corporate and personal headshot photography focuses on creating polished, career-appropriate images that convey professional identity. We offer both studio and location-based sessions with customizable background options and lighting setups. Our expertise in facial anatomy ensures flattering compositions that highlight individual features while maintaining industry-appropriate aesthetics. Deliverables include multiple retouched digital files optimized for LinkedIn profiles, company websites, and print directories.
Event Photography
Comprehensive event documentation captures key moments at corporate functions, private parties, and community gatherings. Our photojournalistic approach prioritizes candid interactions while ensuring coverage of scheduled program elements. We utilize multiple lenses and lighting equipment to adapt to various venue conditions, delivering vibrant images that preserve the atmosphere and significance of each occasion for future remembrance.
People
Rebecca Stark
Photographer
Rebecca Stark is a professional photographer with 15+ years of experience in weddings, portraits, and events. She trained in studio portraiture and photojournalism, continually enhancing skills through workshops. Known for her personalized approach, Rebecca builds rapport with clients to create authentic, meaningful photographs that exceed expectations.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialize in wedding photography, senior portraits, family sessions, professional headshots, and event coverage. Each service includes customized planning and high-quality digital deliverables.
How long have you been in business?
Rebecca Stark Photography has served Santa Cruz since 2010, providing professional photography services for weddings, portraits, and events with over 15 years of combined experience.
Can we choose our photo session location?
Yes! We help clients select optimal locations matching their vision, whether at scenic local parks, urban settings, or private venues that reflect personal style.
How long does a typical photo session last?
Portrait sessions typically last 1-2 hours depending on outfit changes and location complexity. Wedding coverage averages 8-10 hours with extended options available for larger events.
What's your turnaround time for delivering photos?
Wedding galleries are delivered within four weeks, while portrait sessions take 2-3 weeks. All clients receive private online access to high-resolution images with print rights.
Do you offer print services?
We provide print-ready digital files and can coordinate professional printing through trusted partners. Our packages include print rights for personal use with select packages offering direct print fulfillment.
Reviews (5)
Rommell Montenegro
Apr 26, 2019
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My wife and I couldn't recommend Rebecca enough! Save yourself some time talking to anyone else and just hire her. We considered and chatted with four different photographers. From the beginning, her level of service, rapid response to an email, and supportive approach made her our favorite wedding vendor. She captured every one of the specifically requested moments we wanted. On the same weekend, we were one of three weddings she photographed and she delivered our photos exactly three weeks after our ceremony.
Breezy Werkman
Mar 24, 2019
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Rebecca did an amazing job at our wedding! Her pictures are beautiful and we are so grateful that she was a photographer.
Kya Torres
Nov 04, 2016
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Love Rebecca Stark! She was wonderful capturing our families pictures, while we were on vacation in California. Living in Iowa, we don't get to have pictures taken on the ocean! So it was a wonderful experience!
Shannon-Debbie Slaughter
Jan 12, 2016
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Rebecca was able to help us out with a last minute request for some executive headshots. She not only fit me into her schedule at the last minute, but was very creative with the photos that she took. I ended up with a some great pictures, turned out in a short amount of time, that I was very proud to use as an executive picture. Couldn't be happier with Rebecca's efforts and results
Karen Kefauver
Apr 25, 2014
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Rebecca Stark offers a wonderful blend of fun and professionalism while getting your portraits done. In my case, I wanted a professional headshot for business to use on my social media networks. She took a number of fabulous photos onsite in her studio, then quickly offered me a selection to choose from and touched up ones I liked best. Rebecca Stark Photography is an excellent and reasonably priced service.
