I had the pleasure of my family and me being photographed by Cherry for my father's milestone birthday. She captured us at Alice Keck Memorial Garden, on a trolley en route to dinner, and at the restaurant. Everything--from posed portraits to candid moments--was beautifully documented. Her eye is truly exceptional. It was a wonderful experience from her personable approach to her attention to detail, efficiency, and seamless execution. A truly talented photographer. read more

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Cherry was such a pleasure to work with! She was prompt and professional and so kind. Having someone follow you around and taking pictures of you can sometimes be awkward, but Cherry made us feel so comfortable. She got our pictures to us in a timely manner and they are everything I envisioned for us. She did a great job capturing us authentically. I highly recommend working with Cherry. You won't be disappointed read more

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We had the pleasure of working with Cherry and we couldn't be happier with the experience! We searched all over Google and Instagram for a local photographer in Santa Barbara for our Courthouse wedding and came across ByCherry Photography. Her communication was great throughout the entire process. We really appreciated that she sent over a questionnaire ahead of time to better understand what we're looking for in our photos, which also included picking our top photo locations. Cherry did an amazing job capturing our special moment. We really appreciated her attention to detail and how she was able to guide us with different poses. My husband and I aren't used to being in front of the camera, but Cherry made us feel so comfortable and confident throughout the entire session. Cherry even took some extra time to capture some pictures of us with our dog at a second location nearby, which made the experience even more memorable. Our photos were ready in just a week and we could not believe how beautiful they came out! Our friends and family absolutely love all of the photos as well. She was a joy to work with, and we couldn't recommend her more. If you're looking for someone who can capture your special moments with skill and warmth, look no further! read more

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Cherry was our wedding photographer and I could not recommend her enough! We got married at the Santa Barbara Courthouse and she gave us a rundown of how the day would go. She was very professional and showed up on time. She knew all the best spots to photograph, even though it was raining. She also gives clear direction during her photography session and both sides of our families enjoyed working with her. The photos turned out excellent - she is worth every dollar! read more

I am so glad I found Cherry for our SB courthouse elopement! Not only did she take the most beautiful photos she was so knowledgeable about the whole process. Her email communication was prompt and professional as well. She knows exactly where to go for all of the best pics and made everything so seamless and perfect! read more

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Working with Cherry was such a dream! We hired her relatively short notice for an elopement in Santa Barbara and she was beyond organized and communicative. She had an intake questionnaire of everything that we didn't even know to ask, and her knowledge of the courthouse we got married at was unreal. She had suggestions of locations for us to pick from and on the day she made us feel so comfortable. We had a blast (and this is definitely not our thing). She also suggested an officiant with city hall paused express weddings, organized a dog handler so that we could get our 1-year old puppy in photos, and had tons of other vendor recommendations. She's a one stop shop! There is a reason why she's consistently named SB's top photographer. The photos came out amazing too. Thank you Cherry!!!! read more

The photos turned out beautifully and everyone was very professional and responsive! The experience of the photoshoot day-of was also very nice - the photographer was willing to be flexible and helped us feel at ease. read more

We were very lucky to find ByCherry Photography for our wedding day that was taking place in Santa Barbara! We got married in the Santa Barbara County Courthouse mural room and then had dinner at Jane. Cherry was awesome from the moment I met her! She took my getting ready photos at the Carlyle Salon before the ceremony. She then met us up at the courthouse so we could have our "first look" before the ceremony. I loved how she got to know us and helped us feel comfortable when taking pictures. Cherry is so nice, funny, and KIND! She drove us to our motel before dinner at Jane (thank you again Cherry!). Dinner was a blast and all the photos she took were in-the-moment which we loved! Overall, I would highly recommend By Cherry Photography - her photography skills are amazing, her communication was great since the moment we booked her, AND we got our photos within 3 weeks and we loved them all!10/10 recommend! read more

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I was yelping for a SB courthouse wedding photographer and lo and behold, Cherry came up! It also confirms it more so when you see another friend have left a raving review for her along with stunning photos from her courthouse wedding :D Cherry was quick in communication and was available for our courthouse wedding date. Her menu of prices are listed at her website, which I loved how straightforward it is without asking around a quote. We booked the elopement package of 90 minutes at the SB courthouse. Cherry maintained consistent communication and payments were easy on the online portal. On the day of our wedding, Cherry was ready right outside to start shooting my husband and I along with our families and doggies. Her energy was awesome and she made us feel comfortable to be ourselves even in the given poses she guided us on. She went absolutely above and beyond in all the locations and shots she got of us and our families. She also got a picture I wanted specifically from another wedding image and nailed it right on the head :D I can't believe how easy she made it for us to get our professional photos taken on our special day and highly recommend her to anyone getting married at the SB courthouse because she knows her way around and all the great photo shots. She said it would take about 2 weeks turnaround for the photos to be ready but surprised us by taking much less than that :D Thank you so much, Cherry, for capturing our memorable day! read more

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We hired Cherry to take our wedding photos for our small (50ish) person wedding at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Gardens. Throughout the whole process, she was very easy to work with and was extremely communicative. It was easy to pick out the best photography package for us directly on her website and we were able to formally book her within just a couple hours! During the months-long wait to our wedding, Cherry checked in and asked some questions and was able to give us in the inside scoop about the Santa Barbara County Courthouse renovations and if it would affect our wedding (luckily it didn't)! She was always super helpful and went above and beyond to keep in touch with us. On event day, she showed up on time and just started getting to work! She was very easy and comfortable to work with. Very unassuming and almost like you didn't notice her there while she was taking candid photos. She was very patient and got through our entire group shot list (it was LONG) without complaint. She even drove us back to our hotel for an outfit change and then to our reception venue. Amazing service! We received our photos within 3 weeks of the wedding and it was so worth being patient for. Her photos were simply beautiful and incredible. We got everything we wanted and more and the variety of candids, posed, etc. were perfect. She sent everything over in an easy to download link and it was nicely organized for us. I would highly recommend hiring Cherry for your wedding day photo needs - she will not disappoint and you will be so thankful you worked with her! read more

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We got married on the grounds of the Santa Barbara Courthouse and could not have asked for a BETTER photographer!!!! Communication was excellent from our first inquiry about her services, up until the day we met in person on our wedding day. We ran late on our wedding day because I forgot my ID back in the hotel for the marriage license. Cherry assured me she would still capture pictures and not drop her camera at the 1hr mark we had hired her for. She knows all the BEST spots to take pictures and also knew exactly how the process worked at the courthouse. She made us feel at ease during the entire time and we had proofs in our email box on the last day of our honeymoon! We are an older couple (mid 50's) and she captured our BEST shots with a large variety of photos. We HIGHLY recommend Cherry for your wedding photography day. She will not disappoint! read more

This review is long due. Cherry was amazing to work with for our micro wedding at the Mural Room in Santa Barbara Courthouse last October. She was responsive and communicated promptly when she could not be there the day of. She gave us the option to have Shannon capture our moment while Cherry still handled pre and post wedding logistics. Cherry sent a questionnaire a few days in advance to choose our favorite locations and let her know how we wanted the group photos with our family members. Shannon then took our photos and made the whole experience so easy. She was familiar with the venue and we managed to miss most of the crowds (weekday wedding). She guided us through the poses and the photos turned out perfect. Cherry sent us a link with the photos within two weeks and was kind to do some light edits at our request. Loved her work and we are so happy with the result. Highly recommend! read more

We eloped at the Santa Barbara Courthouse and we hired Cherry to capture the event. She was unbelievably easy to work with. Her photos are gorgeous. She knows the courthouse through and through. She answered SO many questions (recommendations, editing, etc) her turn around was fast and her attention to detail is amazing. Hire her. You won't regret it. She made the entire process so simple. And pay for the album. Her editing skills are out of this world. read more

I need to start by saying this review is long overdue! We got married at the Santa Barbara courthouse 4/16 our photographer was Shannon and she was AMAZING! We decided to elope in Santa Barbara after seeing some pictures online... but we had never actually been there ourselves. I found Cherry on yelp and from the moment I reached out she was so helpful!! I was getting a little intimidated with all the planning and had reached out to a wedding planner who failed to follow up with our meeting.. :( in the meantime I was having great conversations with Cherry and decided to just ask her about some of the things I needed some help with. She was beyond helpful!! She gave me so many tips, photo references and assured me I was headed in the right direction! When booking we went with the Silver Package and I can't believe how much we got for the price! We were trying to keep a fairly tight budget and I was a little worried that the 90minutes might not be enough but our photographer shannon really did the MOST for us! I had quite a few group pictures I wanted as well as pictures in different areas of the courthouse and Shannon was ready and willing to get us EVERY shot we wanted! she was professional, polite and respectful to us and every single one of our guests! It only took 1 week for us to get our photo gallery emailed to us!! Our friends and family could not believe the turnaround time and the quality of the pictures! We still can't believe how breathtaking the entire day was and that we have these pictures to look back on. We can't thank Cherry and Shannon enough for capturing the beauty of our special day read more

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I came across ByCherry's website while I was doing research about getting married in Santa Barbara. Her webisite was so informative and provided the links to all the information I needed. It was everything I wanted and needed to know. Once I connected with her, I knew she would be the perfect photographer for our wedding. I worked with her and her team (Shannon) and they were incredible. Not only our pictures came out incredible but the professionalism and the helpfulness they displayed was phenomenal. I never write reviews for anything or anyone but I had to tell all the brides out there that is you get married in Santa Barbara, you HAVE to use her. I promise you that you will not regret it. read more

We had a wonderful experience working with Cherry. She was friendly and organized and a pleasure to work with. Our pictures are absolutely gorgeous! It's fun to look through them to relive our special day. I would highly recommend her. read more

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My new bride and I got married last week and we worked with Cherry to make all the necessary arrangements. On the day of the ceremony we were lucky enough to have Shannon as our photographer and she definitely put our minds at ease and made the process seamless. She knew exactly what were the best locations to take photos at the Santa Barbara Courthouse. She was great at guiding us through the poses and very patient with our questions and limited experience with posing. :-) Overall, an AMAZING experience and we'd definitely recommend using ByCherry Photography to anyone wanting an experienced, fun photographer. read more

It's been over 2 weeks since Cherry sent me my wedding photos, and everyday I still swoon at at every picture she took. Each and every one of them is soo beautiful I want to frame each one. We recently had a small intimate wedding ceremony at the Santa Barbara courthouse. I found Cherry via Google search when I was looking for a photographer. Her website was soooo informative with everything you needed to know on the process of a courthouse wedding. She was very responsive when booking her for our special day, and process was easy. I am so lucky that she was available on the date. She took beautiful pictures during the ceremony, our family/group portraits were amazing, and our couples photos all came out so perfectly. She even captured our two fur babies in them! Cherry knows the grounds of the courthouse so well and posed us to take the perfect shots. I am so happy I went with Cherry with capturing our day. You definitely will not be disappointed with the pictures she takes. She was fun, friendly, patient, and made us super comfortable, especially during the couples photo. At the end of our time, she had told us to give her at least 2 weeks for the pictures, which I thought was pretty quick. We were having our wedding reception the weekend after and had asked for just one photo to possibly display at the reception, and she gave us with thee photos! I was so in love. Literally 5 days after our ceremony, she had already edited and uploaded our photos for viewing. Even to this day, I still look through the whole album and cannot wait to share with family, print, frame and hang them up on our walls. Whether you're getting married at the courthouse or at any other venue, hire Cherry! You will not be disappointed. You want to make sure you get someone that will capture this special day, and Cherry is the perfect photographer, we're soo happy with how everything turned out. read more

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Cherry was absolutely amazing and well worth every penny we spent! Cherry took amazing pictures of my wife and I on our big day at the Santa Barbara Courthouse. It was raining on and off but she did not let that stop her from taking amazing pictures. She took separate pictures of us, first looks, ceremony pictures and pictures after. It was the best experience we could ask for and we loved all the pictures and they are super easy to download once edited by cherry! read more

If I could give Cherry TEN STARS, I would! She was an absolute joy to work with and her eye & artistry are exquisite. It's been a week and a half since my wedding & my wedding party & family are STILL talking about how wonderful Cherry was & how talented she is at capturing the perfect shots! She's warm, always prepared, and always super quick with an answer whenever I had a question. I truly believe our wedding day would not have been half as magical if we didn't have Cherry by our side. This is your sign. Choose Cherry. Always read more

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Cherry was amazing for our wedding at the Santa Barbara court house! She was extremely responsive and helpful. Her questionnaire helped guarantee we got the photos we wanted. It rained the day of our wedding but Cherry still made sure we got amazing photos! I would 10000% recommend her!!!! read more

Looking around for a photographer is never easy. Cherry was just the instant, perfect fit for us. Not only does she know her way around in Santa Barbara, but we also instantly clicked to have amazing pictures come to life. She made this process to easy and fun. We couldn't have asked for anything and anyone better. To top it off, she delivered all of them super fast and our desire to see the end-product has been met extremely fast. We highly recommend her to anyone for any occasion! We definitely keep her in mind for any upcoming special event!! Thanks Cherry for making this special day even more special!! read more

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I recently scheduled ByCherry Photography for my elopement at the Santa Barbara Courthouse. It was a fairly last-minute booking but the scheduling process was a breeze and Cherry provided detailed instructions that ensured our wedding day went as smoothly as possible. Cherry's associate photographer, Shannon, handled the photography on the day of our elopement and she did an outstanding job. She captured our special moments at several locations throughout the courthouse grounds while making the entire session fun and stress-free. She even was kind enough to carry my purse and our wedding certificate around the courthouse while lugging all of her gear around! In the days after the wedding, Cherry's quick follow-ups and attention to detail on our wedding album design made us feel valued and taken care of every step of the way. The quality of the final photographs exceeded our expectations, and we couldn't be happier with our wedding album. I truly can't recommend this studio enough! read more

Cherry was the cherry on top of our perfect day! Sorry for the pun but honestly she was such a pleasure to work with. My initial contact with her determined that I needed to hire her for our elopement at the Santa Barbara courthouse. If her website doesn't convince you, shoot her an email and she impresses you right off the bat. My parents are divorced and there was an uninvited guest to our ceremony that I thought would make an awkward situation, but Cherry was prepared for everything. She made the group pictures a seamless experience. Hope to hire her again someday the pictures are everything I could have asked for and more. read more

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I really don't like having my photo taken and on the fence about hiring a photographer when I though I'd just hate my photos anyways. After talking to some people they told me I'd be silly if I didn't have a photographer to capture my courthouse wedding. Boy and I glad I found ByCherry. Their pricing is fair for elopement photography. We did an hour package and got 50 photos to chose from out of a whole bunch and they were delivered to us quicker than we were quoted. Cherry herself wasn't available on our special day, but her kind associate Shannon was able to help us out. The courthouse staff knew her and she was familiar with all the cool spots inside and around. I highly reccomend them to anyone getting married at the Santa Barbara courthouse. read more

Cherry did our surprise engagement photo shoot and absolutely nailed it. Her photos were beyond stunning and she was an absolute pleasure to work with. If you're looking for a fairly priced engagement photographer in Santa Barbra this is your girl! I'd highly recommend her to anyone - she was recommended to me by friends in Santa Barbra and I'm so glad they told me about her. Thanks Cherry so much for capturing our special day. read more

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Cherry is a magical human. I initially found Cherry's website when I was trying to figure out "how to get married in Santa Barbara". There was a handy guide and so much information! I wasn't even looking for a photographer at that time but I kept going back to Cherry's website. Once my husband (then fiance) and I finally started to narrow down when we wanted to elope we started to look at photographers and Cherry was our top choice. I emailed her to see what her availability looked like before we even booked our court date at the Santa Barbara courthouse. Cherry was able to provide so much insight and advice even before we had booked her! SOOO KIND. We asked her to be our witness as well and we spent two hours having so much fun. She made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. I am obsessed with our photos. OBSESSED. Cherry was an absolute joy to work with. Pricing was more than fair for the talent and person you get to work with. We (AAPI) wanted to work with a photographer we felt comfortable with to capture our "best" on our big day. A lot of photographers we came across only showcased couples who looked a certain way. We really loved that Cherry chooses to showcase all types of couples. read more

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Cherry was our photographer for our wedding two weeks ago in Santa Barbara & we couldn't be happier with the whole experience. She was very informative in her emails before the day & was quick to answer any questions we had. On the day of the wedding she was so professional & knew all the best places to take photos & gave great advice on ways to stand or walk etc. When we got the photos back everyone has commented on how beautiful they are. We are delighted with them. If you have an event don't think twice about book cherry as your photographer. read more

First, Cherry's blog about how to get married at the Santa Barbara Courthouse was super helpful for anyone who wants a simple but intimate courthouse ceremony. It saved me a lot of time and helped me do every step right in the process. Second, her pricing was very reasonable and her pre-wedding day questionnaire was very thorough, which also helped us think about all the shots we'd like to capture on the day of. Then on our wedding day, Cherry showed up a little bit early and knew every one's name! She was in great spirit, very friendly to work with and gave us just the right amount of instructions. We didn't only capture all the shots we wanted, but had a great time doing so! And the photos turned out amazing! Everyone in the family loved them. I'd highly recommend Cherry to anyone who wants to capture their big day at the SB Courthouse! read more

I highly recommend ByCherry Photography! Both Cherry and Shannon were amazing to work with for our elopement ceremony at the Santa Barbara Court house. Cherry made all of the arrangements and provided great information to help the process go smoothly for everyone. Shannon was just as wonderful, my partner and I were camera shy and she helped us feel comfortable and guided us. The photos turned out so beautiful! read more

So grateful for a fast, seamless, and professional experience with ByCherry Photography! I had a small elopement at Santa Barbara Courthouse and the photos came out stunning! I am grateful to have these photos to remember my day with! You will not regret working with ByCherry Photography read more

I found Cherry by Google search and found all the information I needed for our Santa Barbara Courthouse elopement on her website, such a wealth of information. We were looking for something simple, not over-the-top and having package options listed so we knew what to expect was perfect for us. Cherry was very prompt and thorough with her responses, recommeded additional vendors and made me feel at ease with the process since there was no way to meet in person prior to our special day. At first I didn't think we would need the "unlimited" photos but I am so glad Cherry does this because it captures minute by minute of our wedding experience and the beauty of the SB Courthouse. Cherry was super fun, creative and took the lead to grab unique poses... she made me look absolutely stunning. Thank you Cherry, I am so happy with our experience!! read more

If you are reading this review, you must be considering ByCherry Photography for your event. Don't waste anymore time; especially if your wedding will be in Santa Barbara. SHE is the best choice. She knows the Santa Barbara Courthouse like the back of her hand. Our Mural Room photos could not be more beautiful. From the very first query, we felt relief. She responded quickly to questions and concerns. Her website is easy to navigate and informative. Cherry was so easy to work with and so accommodating. She even figured out a way to get post ceremony beach photos with our tight schedule. Her personality put us at ease and it shows in the finished photos. Contact ByCherry Photography! read more

Cherry was very pleasant to work with leading to our wedding and during the day itself. She captured our magical day perfectly and helped create beautiful memories! Absolutely amazing photos! Highly recommend! read more

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We knew that Cherry was our photographer after we read her "about me" page and she bragged about how big of a dork she is. My husband and I are very nerdy ourselves, and we just knew Cherry would find us adorkable. She was really good at helping us find a balance between some traditional, pretty shots and some little gems that were unique to us. I especially liked going through our downloads (which are included, by the way) and finding some special shots I didn't know she had taken. I thought to myself: "oh! That's why she borrowed my rings and skipped away with them!" Cherry was such a treat and I'll let you see some of the goodies for yourself. read more

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Cherry was awesome! We are so happy with our wedding photos. She goes above and beyond to ensure that your overall experience is perfect. Our wedding was postponed due to the pandemic. Cherry is very kind and understandable with the delays. We are lucky to find Cherry as our photographer! Highly recommended to everyone. Cherry's blog has lots of information for getting married at the Santa Barbara Courthouse. If you plan to get marry at the Santa Barbara, she is the one you need for your special day! read more

I wish I could give Cherry 10 stars!!! She is so talented! My fiancé and I had our engagement photos taken a couple of weeks ago and Cherry did not disappoint. We had never taken professional pictures before and she made us feel so comfortable. She kept telling us just be yourselves and she captured beautiful photos. When I booked her I had a million and one questions and she was so nice and answered everything in much detail; she was never pushy, which I loved! She wrote such a cool article on what to wear for engagement photos! I loved it!!! She talks about makeup, hair, color schemes, etc. I can rave about her all day! I am so glad she is going to be capturing our special day. I can only imagine how beautiful our pictures will turn out. Do yourselves a favor and book her for your special day! I promise you she will not disappoint! She has such a bubbly and cheerful personality and creates the best energy to be around! SHE IS AWESOME! read more

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This is the second year we've worked with Cherry for our family photos in Santa Barbara. Not only are the photos gorgeous but she is so flexible. Working with toddlers is a hard task and Cherry was so easy on times as we had to change it a lot (bad sleep on vacation, ha!) Next time we visit Santa Barbara we will be booking with Cherry again! Thank you so much Cherry!! read more

It was unfortunate that my wedding had to be cancelled due to COVID, but Cherry made up for that! My husband and I decided to elope in Santa Barbara and had a month to plan. We researched photographers in the area and had a good feeling about Cherry before even contacting her. After some email exchanges, including her detailed questionnaire, I felt confident that we chose the right photographer. Cherry went right to work, but the thing was, none of us noticed her snapping away. Cherry was calm and professional throughout the whole time. My husband and I really enjoyed the whole process with her. We genuinely had a good time. We finally received our photos and glad that we chose to go with the premium package because it included all the photos, an album, and a good amount of time to capture a few different moments. We honestly had the best weekend thanks to Cherry. We HIGHLY recommend her! We look forward to another shoot with her! read more

Cherry was the PERFECT choice !!! I found Cherry by Google search, I think she was the third photographer I contacted and she was the only one that had packages and pricing with detailed descriptions! It was so easy to read over and choose the perfect one for me. After I requested information and interest, she got back to me immediately. Unfortunately she was not personally available for my wedding day but she recommended her photography partner Shannon and she included her work so it was easy for me to make the decision. Shannon was absolutely AMAZING!!! Me and my husband have never had a professional photoshoot and she made us feel so comfortable and guided us through different poses and she captured ALL the beautiful locations in the courthouse. She was so personable and professional ! Cherry was so communicative throughout the whole process, she gave us detailed directions and parking information and we just felt so prepared and confident about the whole process. She will be the perfect choice for your perfect day! The photos turned out amazing and I cant stop looking at them! read more

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