About this vendor
My name is Jason Abraham, and I've been photographing weddings since 2012 — over 13 years of showing up for couples on the most important day of their lives. I'm based in Santa Cruz and I work all along the California coast, from the San Francisco Bay Area down through Carmel-by-the-Sea and into the wild beauty of Big Sur.
My approach is simple: I want you to forget I'm there. I capture real moments — the nervous laugh before the ceremony, the way your partner looks at you when you're not looking back, the dance floor at midnight. I'm not here to pose you into something that doesn't feel like you. I'm here to tell your story.
I shoot weddings, elopements, and engagements, and I also offer aerial photography through my FAA-certified drone. Every package includes high-resolution images with full print rights and a private online gallery. Before your wedding, we'll connect for a complimentary consultation so we can get to know each other and make sure we're a great fit.
Whether you're planning an intimate Big Sur elopement, a redwood forest ceremony, or a full celebration on the Monterey coast, I'd love to be your photographer. Reach out — let's talk about your day.
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Drone
- Photo
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Lifestyle
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2025 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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I booked Jason to shoot my surprise proposal with about 5 days notice. At the time I was in Texas and he was in California and he managed to coordinate with me and setup this prop...
osal without ever meeting me. We ended with with an awesome proposal and awesome photos for a great price on short notice. I can recommend Jason enough for any kind of photoshoot.
Jason was such a fantastic photographer! My daughter’s boyfriend decided to propose on a family trip to Santa Cruz and we only had 6 days to plan it and get a photographer. Jason...
answered when I called and gave us great ideas for restaurants and proposal locations. He was very communicative and captured all the photos on the beach before, during and after the proposal. Highly recommend!!
Highly recommend Jason. Pictures are of high quality and he smoothly pivoted to capture amazing memories for our wedding. He went out of his way to make our event a lasting memory.
We had a fantastic experience with Jason! We were so impressed with his professionalism, his jovial and "yes and" attitude, and ability to capture the most beautiful and intimate m...
oments during our shoot. As two people who have never been professionally photographed, my husband and I were amazed by what Jason could capture behind the camera. His use of light, suggestions for poses and timing, and his creativity really captured the zeitgeist of the day.
Jason made us feel at ease throughout the entire shoot: working with him was like working with a friend. He was friendly and down for anything: locations, poses, or horses (!!!). We had a hiccup before our shoot-- a natural disaster threatened our original photoshoot plans. Jason was communicative and flexible: we were able to navigate our hiccup together and create something beautiful together.
If you're looking for someone who will go above and beyond to capture the true joy in love, we highly recommend Jason. The memories he created for us will last a lifetime, and we are beyond grateful for his incredible work!
We are super happy with Jason’s work! He made us feel comfortable and at ease. We loved the process and the outcome of working with Jason. We would highly recommend him.
Dear Jason,
I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible photography you captured during our wedding. Your tal...
ent and dedication truly made our special day even more memorable.
From the moment we met you, your passion for photography was evident. You went above and beyond to ensure that every moment was beautifully documented. Your attention to detail and ability to capture the emotions of the day is truly remarkable.
Looking through the photographs, we are transported back to the joy and love that surrounded us on our wedding day. Each image tells a story and brings back precious memories that we will treasure for a lifetime.
Not only were you professional and talented, but you also made us feel comfortable and at ease throughout the entire process. Your friendly personality and ability to connect with people made the photography sessions enjoyable and stress-free.
We cannot thank you enough for the time and effort you put into capturing our special day. Your work is a true reflection of your passion and talent. Our friends and family have been equally impressed with the stunning photographs.
Jason, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being a part of our wedding and for providing us with such beautiful memories. Your photography will forever hold a special place in our hearts.
With sincere appreciation,
Chris and Selena Brown
Going with Jason for our wedding was the best choice we could've made. It felt like he was an old friend right from the start, completely getting what we wanted with zero stress.
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His photos? Absolutely magical. Jason has this incredible way of capturing the real, heartfelt moments—each picture brought our special day back to life. He blended into the background so well, snapping those perfect, candid shots that we'll treasure forever.
No matter the chaos of the day, Jason adapted flawlessly, ensuring not a single memorable moment was missed. Considering the stunning quality of his work, the value was unbelievable. Reliving our wedding through his lens is a gift.
In short, if you're considering Jason, don't hesitate. Highly recommend!
Jason was amazing and provided great results. He helped preserve our special day in time, with high quality pictures. I would recommend his talents for any special day that you wan...
t to capture.
Jason recently photographed our wedding. Despite having gone through a very challenging travel ordeal in order to make the wedding on time, he maintained a warm, calm, and professi...
onal demeanor. He did a fantastic job capturing the joy of the day in a very authentic and beautiful way. Whenever I show people the photos the word most people choose to describe them is "stunning". I highly recommend working with Jason!
What a amazing experience. Jason truly has a heart of gold. Got some amazing photos done by him of our family. We now just need to put them in a photo album. I highly recommend goi...
ng with him and his expertise. I have always recommended him to friends and family.
Jason is a wonderful photographer! The photos he took of us turned out so beautiful! He is super friendly, personable, professional and fun to work with. He helped me feel less shy...
in front of the camera too! I highly recommend him as your wedding and engagement photographer!
Contact
Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay, Big Sur, Aptos
Jason Abraham Photography