About this vendor
Hello!
I'm Nico, a nature-obsessed Wedding Photographer based in Santa Cruz, CA. Inspired by my upbringing near the Santa Cruz mountains, I founded Nico Faraj Photography to find new adventures and exciting landscapes to explore. I'm a professional people watcher, a certified #instagramboyfriend, and a lover of all things rad. My portfolio features weddings set in majestic mountains to romantic vineyards.
My Approach and Style
My journey as a photographer started in college, capturing my travels to faraway places and epic landscapes. My style heavily reflects that; I love incorporating the location where my couples choose to have their weddings. It helps tell the full story of your day so you can relive the emotions that were felt there.
Posing you and your guests is not my main objective, but sometimes people need some direction, and that's where I'm here to help! Although there might be some staged photos (like family portraits), my main goal is to be a fly on the wall, capturing people's true emotions and natural, candid moments.
During the day, I strategically plan to place myself in the right place at the right time to capture the biggest smiles, uncontrollable laughter, or maybe your mom crying.
I'm eager to not only help you remember your big day through these moments but also to ensure that the celebration itself is a success! Ultimately, my goal is for the love you have for each other to be felt through the images I capture.
Services Offered
As your photographer, I'm down to hike up a mountain, chill on a beach while popping champagne, tell you what to do with your hands, and have a grand ol' time!
During an event, I aim to produce 50 images an hour. I provide both quantity and quality to my clients.
I deliver the final photographs through an online gallery, which allows you to download the photographs and order prints and albums.
I'm open to traveling for destination weddings too. Let me know where you are dreaming of getting hitched, and I'm game to tag along.
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Photo
- Same-Day Edits
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
- Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Reviews
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5
out of 5.07 reviews
We're thrilled we went with Nico for our wedding photos! He has a great eye for the right spots and the right compositions. He made us feel relaxed and we always knew what to expect at each stage. Hiring Nico was one of the best decisions we made about our wedding.
Had a great experience with Nico as our photographer. He had his partner assist and the pictures were magical! I loved how the photos came out for the engagement photos as well as the wedding photos! So much fun!
I had the privilege of having Nico as the photographer for my wedding, and it was an absolutely magical experience. From the moment we started working with him, Nico's professionalism and ease of communication set him apart. Unlike some other photographers we considered, he made us feel completely at ease, and it was evident that he genuinely cared about capturing our special day.
Nico took the time to ensure that we had a strong connection and that our vision for the photos aligned perfectly. On the wedding day, every guest was asking about the amazing photographer, which filled me with pride.
But it wasn't just about the incredible photos he captured. Nico and his team went above and beyond to ensure my husband and I were comfortable and happy throughout the day. Their thoughtfulness, from offering assistance without asking to always having a smile on their faces, left a lasting impression on us.
Looking back at the photos, I am overwhelmed with joy and gratitude for the memories they've captured. These photos are more than I could have ever hoped for, and we will cherish them forever. I can't wait to share them with our guests and relive the magic of that day.
I am eagerly looking forward to the next opportunity to work with Nico, and I wholeheartedly recommend him for your next event or photo shoot.
Thank you, Nico, for making our wedding day unforgettable!
All of our guests couldn't stop talking about how great Nico was to work with as a photographer! He was kind and casual, which put us and our guests at ease, while also being professional and getting all of the photos we asked for. We were nervous for our engagement shoot but he made it feel very natural land picked great spots to take pictures at the site we met at! He was very creative with using different backdrops in our venues to create different vibes and his editing made all of our photos come out great. Nico also met with us a few times over the year between signing a contract and the actual wedding and stuck to all of his timelines/deadlines in the process. Overall, a great person to work with for a couple looking for a laid back but highly skilled and organized photographer!
Nico captured our day in perfect authenticity. He mastered the challenging light of the forest and had plenty of suggestions for poses and surroundings. He has a eye for shots and knows what he is trying to accomplish which makes it easy to follow along. Nico is fun to work with and certainly added to the experience positively.
Nico is ethical and didn't cut corners or try to slide stuff under the radar. He takes his profession seriously and abides by standards. He isn't a hobbyist with a camera doing it part-time while he's not driving Uber. Nico is gifted and creative- true artist.
We were 100% satisfied and impressed beyond our expectations. Thank you Nico for being a part of our wedding!
We booked Nico for our engagement shoot and wedding. We had a great experience at the engagement shoot, and really appreciated how excited he was to go into nature and seek out gorgeous locations. The photos turned out amazing and we've gotten a ton of compliments on them! We got the photos back quickly, and are looking forward to seeing his work at the wedding.
We hired Nico to take our engagement pictures since we wanted photographs that celebrated the California coast as well as our engagement. Before the shoot, he was professional and communicative. During the shoot, he was open to suggestions, gave clear instructions to get the best shots, and made us feel comfortable throughout. He truly went above and beyond to get the best shots, even climbing a cliff to do so! Finally, he delivered the final product on time; in fact, he sent us some preliminary shots the next day! The pictures are breathtakingly beautiful: perfectly shot and edited. I cannot recommend Nico more for all your photography needs!
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