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(130)309 E. Micheltorena St, Santa Barbara, CA
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- Asian-owned Business
- Pacific Islander-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
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- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Engagement
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- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Second Shooter Available
- Wedding Albums
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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 quest...
ionnaire 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!!!!
Cherry is an incredibly talented photographer! Every photo turned out absolutely stunning! She’s professional, kind, and has such a creative eye. Cherry captured our special day so...
beautifully that each time I look at the photos, I feel like I’m reliving our wedding all over again.
Let me just say that Cherry and Shannon are absolutely amazing and I can't wait to rave about them and tell everyone who is getting married in Santa Barbara or the SB courthouse (I...
know it is becoming a huge hot spot, rightfully so, it's jaw dropping GORGEOUS) to book with them!!! They know they're way around the courthouse, can recommend all the places to do your ceremony, and can make your Pinterest board come to life!! My pictures were everything I dreamed of and the edits are classic and timeless. For only having an hours time, they were able to capture over 250 of my family, couple shots, and bride/groom portraits and detail shots. The turnaround time was even better as many have to wait months and months to get photos back and mine arrived after a week but was expecting it to be way longer. I couldn't wait to post them and they will look so beautiful around our home. With an elopement, I needed things to be very affordable and ByCherry is in that range and so transparent on their website about their packages. They are both so communicative and responded to all my emails and questions quickly. I am just so happy with my experience and you will not regret choosing them for your big day!!!
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 se...
rvices, 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!
We chose Cherry to photograph our Santa Barbara Courthouse elopement. Cherry was such a pleasure to work with! She was prompt and professional and so kind. Having someone follow yo...
u 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!
Dynamic team. Speedy communication. Detailed and organized with locations to shoot at at the courthouse. The day was perfect. So happy with the photos. And by far, the most afforda...
ble package I could find, starting at between $500 to $600 for one hour at the Santa Barbara courthouse only, with no add-ons. Thank you so much! Very highly recommend.
Cherry was absolutely amazing! She is an artist with the camera! We had the most beautiful photos and memories because of hers! She made our wedding extra special and was able to...
capture all the love of the day! She knows Santa Barbara and the courthouse extremely well so she knew all the best places and lighting! She makes the whole experience easy and tons of fun! She was wonderful and couldn't be happier! I would highly recommend her for any special occasion :)!!
We first discovered Cherry's work on Instagram and were thrilled to learn she was based in Santa Barbara. Working with her was an absolute pleasure! She is incredibly professional ...
and a natural planner, which made us feel so much more at ease leading up to the big day. We trusted her completely with the timing and type of photography we wanted—whether it was candid shots, posed portraits, family moments, or guest interactions. We couldn’t recommend her more highly! Thank you so much for capturing such beautiful memories! - Las Palmas
Cherry was such a pleasure to work with. She made our experience at the Santa Barbara courthouse unforgettable. She is warm, accommodating, and professional. The pictures she took ...
are amazing. She truly is a gem.
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.
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 w...
ork 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!
Cherry was perfect for our intimate ceremony. We found her online and we loved her portfolio so we decided to shoot our shot and book her. Immediately we knew we made the right cho...
ice. Cherry was so organized from the beginning. She reached out promptly and even accommodated our time change due to other vendors. We got married at the Santa Barbara courthouse and I reached out to Cherry to ask about things not having to do with the photography but the courthouse itself and she didn’t hesitate to help.
Fast forward to the day of and it couldn’t have been more perfect to work with her. Immediately I felt comfortable and as if I knew her previously. My fiancé (now husband) expressed the same feelings since he got to meet with her first. During our couples pictures she made it so easy, we’re not a couple that takes many pictures so we had no clue what to do but her calm, positive and encouraging demeanor made us feel so comfortable and made it easy to not feel awkward while taking photographs.
Now let’s get to the actual images. First, the turnaround time was so quick, we were both surprised getting our photos so quickly. As soon as we opened them we were both blown away. The photos were beautiful and far exceeded our expectations. Both of our families and friends are still talking about how beautiful they are.
So if you’re hesitant at all to book Cherry, we say do it! You won’t regret it!
ByCherry Photography made our day perfect. The website is so helpful when trying to figure out a Santa Barbara Courthouse elopement. Cherry’s communication before our elopement wa...
s excellent. We felt so relaxed at our ceremony and could not be more pleased with our photos. We highly recommend ByCherry Photography!
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 ra...
ined the day of our wedding but Cherry still made sure we got amazing photos! I would 10000% recommend her!
I truly loved Cherry from the very beginning to the very end. I emailed her months before my wedding simply asking for some more information about her services and she answered EVE...
RY question I had with details. She didn’t know I was going to hire her for my special day yet she still treated me as if I had already booked her and that’s honestly the best feeling ever. She was super nice and very informative. Also replied to my emails super fast. She knows Santa Barbara courthouse like the back of her hand. She even gave me recommendations for hair, makeup, and good times to get married for best lighting. She made my husband and I feel comfortable and like we can be ourselves during the time she was taking our pictures. She is the best! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Cherry's help with our wedding journey is beyond measure, and we are overflowing with appreciation for her remarkable talents. Her accessibility and genuine support provided a comf...
orting presence throughout our entire experience, making every moment feel effortlessly special. The photographs she captured are treasures we will cherish forever, serving as a beautiful reminder of our special day. Working alongside Cherry was an absolute delight, and we cannot recommend her highly enough to those seeking a truly unforgettable wedding experience.
Cherry was very responsive and quick to address our questions and concerns before our wedding and after the photos were completed. She even suggested great restaurant recommendatio...
ns. Shannon was our photographer on the day of our courthouse wedding, and she knew so much about what to do and where to go that we didn't have to worry about anything.
Cherry is a gem - such a cool and warm vibe! She was so swift in our communications leading up to our special day, answering the myriad of questions that popped up along the way! W...
e loved that the team has a lot of experience in Santa Barbara, and Shannon, our photographer, knew the ins and outs of capturing those special moments, and made it so much fun throughout the process - - and those moments absolutely shine in our album! Thank you so much for being part of our special day!
The Asare’s would like to recommend Cherry Thomas for creating beautiful photos on our special day. She’s patient, creative and supportive! We would never wish for any other photog...
rapher other than Cherry, she’s talented at her work. We’re proud of you Cherry! Stay blessed and awesome
Cherry is amazing and made our Wedding Day so incredible!! Her communication, excellent photography skills and making our ceremony from beginning to end look absolutely gorgeous. ...
Our photo choices were endless. We had many to chose from it was very difficult to narrow down which ones we wanted to use for our album and for large prints.
She was helpful with reminders about the upcoming event and where to park at the Santa Barbara Courthouse. My husband and I felt very comfortable working with her and she was great at coaching us for Photos.
We highly recommend using Cherry and look forward to working with her in the future.
Cherry is absolutely wonderful! She made the Santa Barbara Courthouse Wedding process seamless. Being out of state I was worried about all the details of getting married at the cou...
rthouse and she answered all my questions promptly. She was very helpful in figuring out our location at the courthouse and day of she jumped in to take photos of my crazy family perfectly. She made me and my husband, avid photograph avoiders, so comfortable taking photos and didn't make us do any poses that we weren't in to. I would definitely work with her again if we go back to SB. We also got the final edits back in exactly one week and they are PERFECT! Couldn't have asked for a better experience and very grateful to her for everything.
Our wedding was in July 2023 at the courthouse in Santa Barbara. My husband and I had an amazing experience with Cherry. She was flexible with our plans, knew all the best places ...
to take pictures, and made the whole experience fun, even for my husband who hates taking pictures. We could not recommend Cherry more, she is the best!
We had a great experience! Shannon knows the courthouse building and how to get the best shot! She was professional but fun. She made our special day even better. So grateful we...
found ByCherry Photography. Stuck Gold in SB. Wedding photos at the courthouse 🤩
Our experience with Cherry was superb and beyond our expectations. Not only is Cherry kind - she is organized and performs with a level of efficiency that is only possible through ...
many years of experience. Our photos are absolutely beautiful. Cherry's artistic eye and editing abilities are apparent in every single shot. She provided more than just photography services. As my partner and I prepared to visit Santa Barbara for our wedding, Cherry recommended vendors and provided ideas for us as far as venues to hold our celebration. We are very grateful to Cherry for all of the support she gave us as we tried to figure out what to do for our wedding. Weeks before our wedding, Cherry provided a very detailed questionnaire asking for details about the types of shots we wanted and the names of the guests we wanted group photos with. Compared to how photography works in other situations I have been in, Cherry's experience is above all the others. There's simply no comparison. Cherry keeps things moving, helps pose when needed, weaves in and out of the crowd to get the most surprising candid shots. It's just amazing. I was in tears of joy getting our gallery back. Thank you Cherry for these beautiful photos.
Cherry did an amazing job with our wedding photos- we could not have been happier with the results. She knew the venue well and picked all the best places to take photos. She too...
k a lot of time with us and paid attention to all the little details.
I highly recommend her service!
Communication was excellent! She was able to answer all of the questions we had about a courthouse wedding. She also has a detailed question form about who will be in the wedding p...
arty, who to take pictures with, etc, and what inspiration photos we liked so they can be well prepared for the wedding day!
We couldn't be happier with our experience with ByCherry Photography. Cherry is kind and courteous and she makes you feel so comfortable. She is an artist and her work speaks for i...
tself. She is so talented yet humble. We absolutely love how the pictures turned out. Highly recommended!!
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!
If I could give Cherry TEN STARS, I would! She was an absolute joy to work with and her eye and artistry is exquisite. It’s been a week and a half since my wedding and my wedding p...
arty and family are STILL talking about how wonderful Cherry was and how talented she is at capturing the perfect shots! She’s warm and always prepared and super quick with the right answer whenever I messaged with 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. Every time 💖
Cherry is a fantastic professional who made beautiful mementos of our December courthouse. I don't typically enjoy having photographs taken of me, but she made it so fun and stress...
-free. Cherry knows all the best spots to shoot on the courthouse grounds, and many staff are familiar with her. I highly recommend Cherry for a low-key wedding at the Santa Barbara Courthouse!
Cherry is the best! Hiring her was the best decision ever. She is quick to respond to emails and is super organized. She really is on top of everything. She clearly explained how...
the day was going to go and stuck to it. She knew exactly where to go to take the pictures and would fix my dress every single time. Everything went smoothly and she made the day so much more enjoyable. I had high expectations for her pictures, and we received them last week (two weeks earlier than expected) and she definitely exceeded all of my expectations!! The pictures are absolutely incredible, and if there was a tiny detail we were not happy with she would quickly edit it out. She really goes above and beyond in making sure everything is perfect. We can't wait to see how the album included in our package turns out!
Shannon shot our April wedding at the Santa Barbara Courthouse. Her knowledge of the layout, how best to capture the space, directions, and professionalism were apparent. We got ou...
r photos back quicker than expected and they were wonderful. Cherry was very responsive throughout the entire process and made every step easy. We have so many treasured moments that were beautifully captured thanks to ByCherry Photography.
My husband and I are notoriously awkward photo takers and were hesitant to hire a photographer for our elopement. We are SO HAPPY we did and we decided on Cherry. Her photos are lo...
vely; we're glowing, happy, and so joyful, and she managed to catch us at our best. Her warm personality really made us feel at ease and the photograph session just breezed by. She captured all the important moments so beautifully. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
My husband and I eloped and Cherry made our day so much fun, easy and memorable. The photos she captured were amazing. I cannot say enough about her. BOOK WITH HER!
Such amazing service! Went above and beyond all expectations. And also was so patient with me with the millions of questions I had, lol. Highly recommend.
Cherry was so helpful in the planning process and the photos are OUTSTANDING!
Cherry is a very talented photographer and we were fortunate to have her shoot our July 2022 wedding at the Santa Barbara Zoo. If you’re looking for someone to document your speci...
al day then look no further.
Cherry is the ideal wedding vendor. She’s super responsive to emails and manages events through an easy-to-use client portal. She met with my husband and I ahead of the wedding day to review timelines and really put us totally at ease.
We started with portraits of the wedding party and family at the Santa Barbara Courthouse. Cherry knows the space and where to go for stunning photos. Getting the wedding parties and family where they needed to be was no easy task, but Cherry made it look effortless.
Moving on to the main event at the Zoo, Cherry and her assistant got straight to work. She’s done countless weddings at the Zoo so knows what works. She went above and beyond to get great shots.
After the wedding she clearly communicated the processing timeline and stuck to it. All of the photos are posted online without watermarks and the site allows high quality downloads.
To sum it up, working with Cherry was a five star experience.
Cherry is incredible! All of our photos perfectly captured us and the special moments of our day. She made everyone feel comfortable and she brought the best energy. We could not h...
ave been happier☺️
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 pande...
mic. Cherry is very kind and understandable with the delays. We are lucky to find Cherry as our photographer! Highly recommended to everyone.
Cherry is a wonderful, kind, fun, and a professional photographer. She made us feel comfortable and just let is be ourselves. She definitely has a great gift when taking photos! We...
were amazed at the beautiful photos we received. She captured every special moment.
We love Cherry photography.
Cherry did a great job! She was punctual, professional and just incredibly talented. She did a great job capturing the beautiful day and I am so grateful to have had her there!
We had a great experience with Cherry and Shannon from ByCherry Photography. Their experience at the Santa Barbara courthouse allowed us to quickly get all the shots we wanted. J...
ust as importantly, they are a good resource for understanding the whole process of having a Courthouse wedding at the Courthouse - from finding the correct office for the clerk/recorder to advice on local vendors. We were thrilled to have Cherry's team capture images of our special day.
Cherry was amazing. A true wedding professional. Not only is her photography beautiful, she goes above and beyond to ensure that your overall experience is top notch. I contacted C...
herry because I was impressed with her work online, but soon after contracting her, she provided tips and recommendations both on her own and also when I had special requests. She knew the ins and outs of the Santa Barbara courthouse process, and even made sure to walk us through all of it both in emails and in person. She has an optimistic and easy to work with style and we couldn’t be happier with her service and end product.
Cherry was super responsive and helpful ! She was quick to respond to any of my questions and went above and beyond at making everything a breeze. Shannon was also very friendly an...
d made a very nerve wrecking day, much less stressful with her warm and fun personality. 10/10 recommend ! :)
I seriously can't emphasize enough how incredibly talented this woman is, the amount of effort she put in her work, and how glad we are that she recorded our day and love the photo...
s sooooo much! You will not regret it, and i can't wait to print these off and get the albums and be able to hang them up in our home. Thank you Cherry!!!
Finding the perfect photographer is never easy. Cherry was just the instant, right, and perfect fit for us. Not only does she know her way around in Santa Barbara, but we also inst...
antly connected making it possible have amazing pictures, having them come to life. She made this process easy and fun. We couldn't have asked for anything more 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 - like lightning 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!!
Cherry photographed our elopement last month at the Santa Barbara Courthouse and she was AMAZING! She was so professional, communicative, and kind from before we even booked, and s...
he was the absolute best person I can imagine having with us on that day. She snapped into gear as soon as she arrived and managed to somehow get all the perfect shots during the ceremony but be completely unobtrusive at the same time. She also served as our witness! After the official stuff was done, she took us around the entire outside of the courthouse and gardens and spent loads of time with us. She had such great direction to help us know what to do and how best to pose, and she was such an enjoyable person to spend time with. She sent us first looks less than a week later and our final selection a little over 2 weeks after the wedding. So quick, and the process of choosing our favorites and getting them to download and share was super easy. We LOVE the photos she took! I recommend her wholeheartedly to everyone!
The moment we found Cherry’s work scrolling through Instagram tags, we knew we found the right photographer to capture our day. Cherry’s talent is obvious in her artwork. She cater...
ed each frame to who we are as a couple without even knowing us. The photos were amazing! But! The very best part was the positivity that Cherry naturally radiates. She loves what she does and that is what sets Cherry apart. If you’re deciding between Cherry and another photographer,…there’s no competition. You have found THE very best!
Thank you, Cherry, for capturing our special day. It was such an honor to meet you, and to work with you. ❤️
Working with Cherry was a dream come true! She exceeded our expectations with her professionalism, knowledge of the area and openness to helping us with our planning. Additionally,...
Cherry has a tremendous talent and our pictures are beautiful!!!
Cherry was the first person who popped up when we searched " how to get married at the Santa Barbara Courthouse." She was amazing to work with and knows her stuff when it comes to...
Santa Barbara courthouse weddings. Not only is she a talented photographer but she was very informative throughout the whole process, from making recommendations on where to hold the ceremony to even where to park on our special day. We are glad we stumbled upon her website.
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