KASSANDRA THOMSEN PHOTOGRAPHY

but also added an extra layer of creativity to our special day. We flew in from Chicago, and after having our original plans fold due to weather emergencies, I really don't think we would have landed on our feet with anyone else! She made the entire experience memorable. With so few people involved in our special day, I'm relieved Kassandra was one of them. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer to entrust with capturing our memories. She understood our vision perfectly and went above and beyond to make it a reality. Thanks to her skill and dedication, we now have a stunning collection of photographs that beautifully encapsulate the emotions and essence of our elopement. Each image is a treasure, a testament to her talent and the magic she brought to our day-- BOOK HER!

the start, and her warm, vibrant personality really shined. She understood our vision and then took it to the next level (and then some!) with her professional experience and direction as well as her amazing eye for detail and lighting. She also has the perfect balance of being professional while also feeling like your friend and having fun alongside you. She was great at blending in with the crowd -- most of the time we didn't realize someone was there taking photos! She also made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and gave us posing tips to help capture those perfect shots that look natural. She sent us sneak peek photos recently, and we absolutely love them! The lighting and editing is amazing, and we love how she captured the whimsical details of our wedding. We're now even more excited to see the rest!

calls to review the day of plans and vision. We really wanted portraits along the coast and she helped to scout locations and align what shots we really wanted. We traveled for the wedding so it was out first time meeting, and when she arrived she instantly made me feel comfortable and even offered some last minute playlist advice! From there she took initiative to capture the process and completely blend in. When it came time for portraits, she gave light tips that felt natural and easy to follow. She directed guests with ease and really helped to ribose a flow to the events. Aside from the amazing results, she was fantastic to work with! Our guests even commented on how great she was! I am beyond grateful for her creatively, positivity, and professionalism. Couldn't recommend her more!

and is excellent at providing clear direction for couple poses that come out looking both romantic and very natural! Her wedding photography package came with a complimentary engagement session which we did in Santa Cruz around sunset, and the lighting along the beach was spectacular! We have loved looking through our wedding day photos again and again, especially seeing our faces and those of our guests! She has a real knack for capturing candid moments!

n't know how much THIS woman was going to become so important to me on my wedding day. Looking back on all the magical memories - I truly don't know what I would have done without her. Getting to know Kassandra before the wedding - I felt initially she was a good person, detailed and methodical, funny with great energy, adventurous and a professional. She takes her work very seriously and loves what she does. I am more introverted, like to take pictures of scenery, and was honestly dreading the focus on me for the wedding. I hoped I would feel comfortable, and it would show in the pictures that I love my groom, not that I am stressed and nervous. Well let's just say... she blew my hopes out of the water:) I cannot BELIEVE the amount of loving adoring pictures I have, the candid shots she has gotten out of me and my whole family, I can see the love between my husband and I and our goofy selves when it's just us two. How did she do that? Our wedding had many locations and sun everywhere. I look through my wedding photos so happy, so grateful for my choice on Kassandra. I can feel the day.... she captured it all. Not only that but she was the best girlfriend you could ever have on your side, on one of the most important days of your life. She was the one helping with wardrobe malfunctions, she was the one cooling me down in the heat, reminding me to eat, she was the one calming me down as I walked to my groom for first look, she was the one reminding me that we hadn't done our dance yet and time was getting close. Yes I had a wedding planner and my bridesmaid circle, but who I was not expecting to be right there cheering me on and supporting me was my photographer. No one warned me how many intimate moments your photographer is truly in on. You don't know what you need in those moments, with your mind racing and so much moving, but she did. She was just who I needed and more. She was my rock, and I have all the photos to prove it. Make sure you get a photographer that cares, like Kassandra. I cannot wait to do another shoot with her and my sister & dogs, and again when I am pregnant someday. Lifelong friend after you go through something like that! I wouldn't trust anyone else. Thank you, Kassandra, for everything.

her vibe! And when we met in person it was only confirmed! Our engagement shoot with her was so easy and comfortable and a great way for all of us to get to know each other; making the experience for the big day so much better! The day of the wedding I was joyfully overwhelmed by our wonderful friends, family and vendors but I can honestly say when Kassandra showed up there was a sigh of relief! So nice to have a familiar face ready to be apart of our day! She did a great job at keeping us on time and keeping us comfortable! I appreciate her honesty and her ability to be professional but also keep it light and fun. Lastly, her photos are absolutely amazing. Even before she edits them they are fantastic! I promise you, you will not be disappointed when you hire her!

apturing the joy we felt on our wedding day and for that we are so grateful. Beyond the photos, Kassandra was fun to be around and easy to work with. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you, Kassandra, for everything!!

l while being hilarious and keeping us grounded in a pretty stressful day (if I should say so myself). She and Kelsey Currier (our wedding planner) made such a perfect team, and it was pretty much like the Avengers as far as wedding planning teams go. Thank you so much Kassandra, we have all these great photos and memories because of you and your amazing assistant Onawa!!

very nervous about booking a photographer and ending up with static photos & feeling uncomfortable in front of the camera. Kassandra is your hype woman. She comes up with creative ideas and makes you feel so comfortable. Highly recommend booking!

owed us to feel comfortable and confident. As we moved forward to our special day, her attentiveness and attention to detail made us feel supported and excited to work with her. Kassandra's lighthearted and humorous personality made it easy have fun with her on our wedding day and felt inviting to our guests. We are excited to work with her in the future!!

because of covid. Kassandra was so accommodating and flexible with us, completely understanding how hard it was to reschedule a wedding and re-book all of our vendors for a new date. It made working with her a breeze! She came to our first walk through of our venue to check it out and meet in person and it felt like you were walking through with a girlfriend you’ve known forever. It was so great to have a kind, warm, and loving photographer to be all up in your business on your wedding day. She photographed our rehearsal dinner, wedding and reception, and after-wedding beach day. From the moment she arrived on Friday, she just wanted to make us feel our best and most comfortable with her. She was great with communication, easy to coordinate last minute changes, and always up for whatever we threw at her. And let me tell you, the final product is AMAZING!! She captured the joy, silliness, and love of our wedding weekend. We will cherish her photographs for a lifetime.

as such a memorable day for my fiance and I. It felt like a friend was taking our photos rather than a professional photographer. I highly recommend you book her for family portraits, grad photos, engagement photos, wedding, and whatever special life event is coming up!

e the rest. Not only did she help out with location and "the vision," but she also discusses emotional expectations (something I hadn't put much thought into)! She masterfully captured the proposal moment and fulfilled all of our requests for fun shots. I absolutely recommend Kassandra for anyone looking for exceptional work!

ur day. None of our family was able to attend so we're so happy we have Kassandra's gorgeous photos to share our day with them. Thank you Kassandra!

zing manner when helping wrangle crazy family members or helping me pose just right or whatever needs to be done to get beautiful photos that captured our day and our personalities. She was able to come in and get strait to work without needing to bother me so that I could enjoy our wedding. Couldn't be happier.

e one I wanted. Her lighting is dreamy and her ability to capture authentic candids is amazing. She’s a delight to work with, professional and kind. She was prepared and made me feel so relaxed. She thought of all the details and had great ideas. She was able to see things that needed to be moved or capture a shot at just the right time. We requested that she be there to capture the moment and that we did not want to be pulled away for traditional posed shots. She did just what we ask for and exceeded our expectations. Friends were so impressed by her work that they hired her for family sessions. Kassandra is amazing, if you are lucky enough that date you want her is available, you better set up a deposit! You won’t regret hiring her but you will regret not getting her If you can. Not only is she our wedding photographer but she has became a life long friend.

working with her. She is someone I laughed with, happy cried with, and really enjoyed just being around her. She is sweet, but also direct and to the point, so she can make sure to capture the moments she needs to capture. -When first meeting her she finds out your style/goals/ what kind of photos you want; and she makes sure to capture that for you. -She was early/on time for both our first meeting and on the day of wedding day. -She dressed professional and blended in with our party perfectly. -Her style is calm, cool, and collected (never demanding, but clear if she notices something that would be a great shot) Her style would blend into any kind of wedding or atmosphere she is in. -She does high-end fashion photography also, so she has an eye for specific shots and very cool “kodak moments” that are not posed/planned (which turned out being a lot of my favorite photos from our day). -Our pictures captured our personalities, which I think is because she got to know us through our first meeting and any communication prior to our wedding day. -She balanced getting a good amount of shots of my husband and I, our son, family, friends, and all of the personalized treasures we had on our wedding day. Looking back at our photos gives me the feeling I had on our day, good feelings, happy feelings, and brings me right back to that day which I think was one of our main goals; to relive the day by looking through the photos. Kassandra did an excellent job capturing our day. Every photo was flawless, really. And that’s why I do not hesitate to recommend her for any of your photo needs; she will make sure to capture it for you. Ps- I would like to add we had a couple of friends have her as their wedding photographer after us and they were just as happy as we are.

h love and light! Exactly what I was looking for! Schedule your session with her today!💫🧜‍♀️