The Deep Light Company
About This Vendor
For the Lovers, the Adventurers and the Dreamers.
My friends! I am Bobby. (And I'm stoked to have you here) I live in Santa Cruz. Cleveland born and raised-- though I lived in the high mountains of Colorado for almost a decade too--- photographing and snowboarding and kayaking and climbing. I love looking for the magic and the beauty of the mundane moment. I love that, moment to moment, regardless of what's happening, that there's something extraordinary to be seen. I’m the owner and founder here at the Deep Light Company, and your main guy behind the lens (although the whole team is rad!) I love seeing you light up and think our best work comes from the organic, unplanned, and spontaneous good. No posing and forcing— just the ease, your connection and the wildness. Thats where the magic is. If there’s a body of water near your shoot, I’ll probably be in there neck deep attempting to get some rad image for you. I’m big into laughter, keeping it light-hearted, looking for flow and the bright side of things— glass perpetually half-full. I also might make some mildly inappropriate ’that’s what she said’ jokes, haha. I love when everyone is relaxed and themselves and uncensored in front of the camera-- nothing unnatural or repressed--- so that when couples look back, they just remember that fun and that ease, full of laughter and love. When I’m not editing and shooting and scouting for the strongest, raddest locations for engagements and elopements, I’m probably basking in the sun, drinking copious amounts of tea and meditating. And if I’m not doing that, you’ll find me surfing or out climbing and bouldering. Let's capture what makes your hearts beat hardest, together. And please! I invite you to look at my website at the galleries there, and to fill out that “Book me!” form if you’re inquiring! www.deeplightco.com Voted best of weddings by both Wedding Wire and the Knot!
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Boudoir, Bridal Portraits, Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files, Online Proofing, Photo, Printed Enlargements, Same-Day Edits, Second Shooter Available, Social Media Sharing, Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic, Classic, Documentary, Lifestyle, Vintage
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged, Rehearsals & Parties, Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
The Deep Light Company Reviews
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Bobby is absolutely the best! We chose him as our photographer for our wedding and engagement photos. He did a fantastic job. His dramatic style and play on lighting was exactly what we were looking for. We did an engagement shoot in Big Sur an...
d had such a fun day with him. He really put us at ease. A great photographer is able to create a relaxed and comfortable environment for their subjects, and Bobby does just that! When we got our photos back, we were blown away. They were so beautiful. One of our goals was to have some truly epic photos, and we got them. We were so excited to later get our redwood forest wedding photos and again, Bobby did not disappoint. We are so happy with both sets of photos. He is a pleasure to work with. He was great at calming nerves on our big day. All our guests loved him. His communication is great, his contract is reasonable and he goes above and beyond with his deliverables. We hope to work with him again someday.
Bobby is an incredibly talented photographer...we rave about him all the time to our friends! His photos are earthy, warm, and adventurous. Not only does he have a great eye, but he is super responsive and accommodating. He has a relaxed, go...
with the flow vibe that makes for artistic photos and he makes you feel extremely relaxed if you feel awkward being photographed like me! As we went through the wedding photos he took, we relived every moment. We highly recommend Bobby to you -- and we highly recommend doing the engagement photos or a quick getaway during golden hour on your wedding day to get some adventurous photos taken!
There is a reason Bobby is listed as one of the best reviewed on Wedding Wire, The Knot, and wherever else he has stellar reviews on. He is, without a doubt, the best photographer we could have ever dreamed of hiring. Not only is his eye incred...
ible, he is one of the coolest humans on this planet. My husband and I knew from our first phone call with Bobby that he was who we wanted to share this experience with, from engagements photos to the wedding itself. He made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera immediately, and he just lets you do your thing and brings out the best in you. Photographing with Bobby was the most fun we could have ever had. All of our guests at the wedding raved about how cool, calm, and collected Bobby was and were stunned even more once they saw the photos he took of the day. His work is like an editorial from a magazine! You can tell that he really loves what he does for work, and you feel like you are his only client when he is working with you. He even photographed our 200 person wedding by himself and he never once looked tired or worn out! 100/10 would recommend Bobby for all of your photography needs. You will absolutely not regret it.
I can't say enough good things about Bobby. He is so responsive end the way he captured both our engagement shoot and our wedding left nothing to be desired. It was all we could have hoped for. To quote my wife when we first saw the photos of t...
he wedding, "Oh my god, I'm obsessed." That should speak volumes about the work Bobby does. If you have the opportunity to have Bobby be your photographer, don't hesitate at all.
As soon as my now-husband and I saw Bobby’s work we knew we had to have him as our wedding photographer. As owners of Brothers Ranch, a tropical garden wedding venue, we knew he would be able to capture not only us and our guests, but also do j...
ustice the the landscape in the background. He didn’t disappoint!! He was a pleasure to work with, discussing with us exactly what we were looking for prior to our wedding day and coming out to see the property. He made us feel super comfortable in front of the camera and was a positive, supportive, friendly (and fun!!) presence throughout the day. We definitely plan on working with him again in the future.
Bobby was the absolute best to work with! He made us feel super comfortable during our engagement shoot and we knew we were in good hands. His technique is stunning and you will not be disappointed with the end results. Very natural and romanti...
c lighting. Definitely not the cookie cutter wedding photos you see everywhere. We could not be happier!
Absolutely amazing and everything we could have ever hoped for!! We found Bobby through The Knot and couldn’t be more grateful to have met and worked with him! We booked Bobby for our engagement shoot and wedding day. I even booked him for a br...
idal boudoir shoot to surprise my husband with. Not only is he incredibly talented, but he made us feel confident and comfortable throughout all of our shoots. Our engagement, boudoir, and wedding photos came out better than we expected and made our jaws hit the floor! Bobby really has an eye for capturing the beautiful, genuine, candid moments that you cannot pose or plan for. We would book Bobby a hundred times over and plan on using him for family portraits one day.
I can't say enough about how amazing Bobby is; I feel so lucky and blessed that we were able to have him as our photographer. He is so easy going and makes you feel right at ease in front of the camera. The photos are jaw dropping, gorgeous, ou...
t of this world amazing and I will cherish them forever!! Bobby is the absolute best!!
Bobby was a dream photographer to capture our small wedding. His casual attitude masked his absolute professionalism. Bobby facilitated a conversation before the wedding to help us all better understand the expectations, and he assisted when ou...
r vision was lacking. My husband and I are not accustomed to doing photoshoots, but Bobby made us comfortable by being conversational in his disarming demeanor. He is also just an awesome guy and by the end, he felt like a dear guest and friend.
The quality of the photos are breathtaking, capturing the essence, authenticity, and joy from the day with Bobby’s signature backlit style. He is committed to getting the best shots, has a vision for your personal portfolio and executes to a high degree. Couldn’t have asked for more.
My husband and I do not like being in front of the camera. Well, we don't like being in front of the camera for boring, posed, stuffy, forced photos. And that's why we hired Bobby. He is super personable and made us feel at ease and natural in ...
front of the camera. He quickly got our vibe and leaned into it. Very intuitive and talented - his photos convey this great harmony of lighting, composition, storytelling, and emotion. And we love that he's into candid shots because we really didn't want to be stopped all the time for posed photos. We didn't even know Bobby was there most of the time. His pricing is reasonable, great quality, great communication, and overall just an awesome guy. Thanks for getting us to have fun and enjoy being in front of the camera!
Bobby is AMAZING!
My husband and I hired Bobby to take our photos for our elopement that we planned in less than a week. I happened to find him on Instagram last minute. His communication from the start was great! He checked in with me to final...
ize details, making sure he knew what we wanted. When we met Bobby on our wedding day, he was extremely friendly and had such a fun but calm demeanor. We took photos at the chapel we got married in and then at Pebble Beach afterward. Bobby went ABOVE & BEYOND and took so much time with us. Our photos are absolutely amazing-we get comments all the time about them.
We are so thankful to Bobby and his incredible talent to capture beautiful photos that we will have forever! Working with him was the best experience!!! You will not be disappointed!!
Bobby is extraordinary. In photos, my new husband and I are awkward at best. Bobby is able to make you feel so at ease that the awkwardness is gone immediately. He's professional but still acts like a normal person instead of a robot with a cam...
era. We eloped, so when I was looking for photographers I really needed to find someone I vibed with, someone who would give the day some positive energy, and from the first phone call I knew that person would be Bobby. He was by far my most responsive vendor, even in the midst of California wedding season. I live out of state, and he did so much to help me out. To add on, his editing style is a perfect blend of moody, intimate, and classic. If you're looking for an adventurous photographer to give you more photo options aside from the standard point, smile, and shoot - look no further.
Bobby should be your #1 choice if you have a wedding or need some epic photos. He was easy and fun to work with, was a calm voice amidst what can normally be wedding chaos, and is a genuinely great human. We’re so thankful we found this Santa ...
Cruz gem (I’m sure he’ll travel too if you aren’t local ;) We’ve just received our sneak peek and we can’t wait for all of our photos!
JUST WOW! Bobby is not only one of the coolest guys you'll ever meet, but is also an amazing professional photographer! He made us feel so comfortable, was flexible when we needed to extend our time due to unforeseen delays, and was an absolute...
joy to work with from start to finish. If you are looking for SPECTACULAR photos of your special day on which you will receive endless compliments and to work with someone you can trust - Bobby is the guy for you!
Bobby did an AMAZING job. Both my husband are in love with our photos. Sooooo many good ones that is hard to pick our favorite. Bobby has a great personality and he is super talented.
I cannot wait to have more photos taken by him. Highly recom...
mended!
We hired Bobby to do both our engagement and wedding photos, and he is an absolute pro. From the minute you meet him, you’re going to notice that he’s experienced, prepared, and has a great attitude. Throughout the process, Bobby made sure to ...
keep in touch, and update us on the process of our photos. On the event days, Bobby had a plan and a vision, and was super flexible and quick thinking with any changes that came up. Everyone at our wedding loved his energy and presence. We couldn’t recommend him enough, and we’ll definitely be using him with any events we have in the future.
The best thing you could ever do for your wedding is invest in a great photographer. My family and I still speak of Bobby. An amazing photographer with a good soul. He is such a cool person. You’ll understand when you meet him. Bobby WORKED fro...
m the moment he arrived till the very end. He brings incredible energy and manages to tame the chaotic wedding energy. His photos are great for a reason. He’s mastered his environment and molds you in it. I’ve never felt so comfortable in front of a camera.
It’s not just a beautiful location with a great angle. It’s emotion. He creates a space for you to be vulnerable.
Bobby I can’t tell you enough how much I love these photos but the experience you created made them, and our wedding, that much more. Thank you thank you so much.
We paid and still somehow feel indebted to you 🤣
What an epic experience! Bobby made us feel comfortable to be ourselves and captured genuine memories of our proposal. I was hesitant to do our engagement photos and the proposal together. However, Bobby reacted quickly in order to achieve many...
looks, moods, and special moments. Highly recommend for epic photos that are outside of the box. The styling is far superior in comparison to all the other cookie cutter photographers. Would recommend!
We had to change our plans a couple times due to the global pandemic and our timeline gave us 2 weeks to find a photographer. I reached out to Bobby and he replied promptly saying he was available for our date. We spoke with Bobby on the phone ...
a week before to go over the event and our expectations, he was very flexible and easy to talk to. We had a small gathering of friends and family and Bobby captured the day perfectly! All our friends and family love the photos and so do we! It was our first time being professionally photographed and he gave guidence but also captured all the organic moments inbetween. Thank you for the memories!
We knew right off the bat that Bobby was going to be the best photographer for our wedding. As soon as you talk to him on the phone you can tell just how easy going and hilarious he is, and that is made EVEN more clear when you meet him in pers...
on. His photography speaks for itself with how incredibly beautiful his photos are. Each one looks like it was pulled from a magazine. The weekend we wanted to take our engagement photos ended up being a huge storm in Santa Cruz but Bobby picked the gap in the storm to try to get our photos in, and they turned out absolutely incredible. Having him as our wedding photographer was like having an old friend at our wedding. I cannot even express in words what a huge difference it makes to have such an amazing photographer that you vibe with for your wedding, and it makes the photos look so natural. The wedding day is already stressful enough and not having to worry about the photographer or the photos was such a blessing. We prioritized our wedding photos and I am so glad that we did. Having an incredible experience with Bobby and now having all of the amazing photos to remember that day is truly priceless. If you are on the fence at all please do it, I promise you will not regret it. We definitely did not. We will be going to Bobby for all of our future photography needs for the years to come.
Bobby was so easygoing and fun to work with. His photos are incredible and I can't get over how well he captured the big day! Thanks so much!
Bobby did a great job photographing our backyard elopement. We had to postpone the engagement session a few times (for weather and Covid related reasons) and he was super flexible and laid back about the changes, which we really appreciated. We...
were so glad we did the engagement session since we got a sense of his style and some amazing photos. The photos of our wedding were wonderful, despite somewhat harsh lighting in our backyard, and he did a great job capturing candid moments of our small family gathering.
Bobby was so much fun to work with and was very helpful in picking shoot locations. My Fiancé and I are not big photo people but would definitely do a shoot again with Bobby. The shoot locations were beautiful and the photos came out amazing!...
We highly recommended.
I highly recommend Bobby to anyone looking for a wedding photographer! Bobby was so flexible with our changing plans. We had planned a May 30th wedding and changed it to a small beach ceremony June 1st due to Covid. Bobby was so supportive and ...
easygoing about the change of date and location and really made us feel comfortable. He took beautiful photos of the ceremony, nice family photos, and then went with my husband and me to another beach setting for more photos of the two of us which turned out amazing! We are so happy with the way they came out and we're so glad to have these photos of our special day. Working with Bobby was the best experience and his flexibility made our day stress-free.
Bobbie made my husband and I so comfortable and delivered even better photos than imagined! We had a little mishap with timing but he was so easy-going and willing to work with us. I would recommend Bobbie without hesitation to anyone and every...
one that needs a photographer. We chose him for our small elopement and it was everything we could have ever imagined. If you want a photographer that really brings the magic and is able to make you feel comfortable, this is it for you!
We are thrilled with our photos, everything turned out amazing, even better than we could have expected. Bobby is very easy to work with and professional. He captured what it was like to be there, and our whole ceremony, but stayed out of our w...
ay. We told him we didn’t want to spend too much time on our group shots and couple shoot and I can’t believe how many special photos in so little time! We really can’t recommend him highly enough.
Best photographer ever!
We are so grateful for Bobby and him photographing our wedding. He responded quickly and was very professional. He was so much fun to work with and made everyone feel relaxed and at ease. My husband and I never had our ...
pictures taken before and Bobby made us feel like naturals. He captured our big day in such a beautiful way. I highly recommend him and we will definitely get pictures taken with him again in the future!
Exceptional experience with Bobby
Bobby was a sheer delight to work with on our wedding day. He was professional and so light-hearted and easy-going; we felt so comfortable around him and in front of the camera (which is not usually the case)....
He responded to messages within a day and our photos came back B-E-A-U-tifuly and in a timely manner. If you have Bobby photograph your day, you will not only have the raddest, most artistic photos, you will also have a blast working with him.
The best wedding decision we made!
Bobby was absolutely wonderful to work with. He made both my husband and myself feel comfortable and accommodated everything we asked for. He was professional and he made the whole process easy and fun. Regar...
ding our actual photos, we were thrilled. As my husband keeps saying, "It looks like these belong in a magazine!" I couldn't be happier.
The perfect photographer!
I don't even know where to start when it comes to Bobby. Exceptionally flexible and great communication skills, but with the most amazing artistry! We booked an engagement shoot with our wedding package which really h...
elped our comfort level as camera shy people. The results were breathtaking and received in a very timely manner! Bobby has an eye for romance and finding the beauty in all things. I am so, so proud of the images we have and credit them to Bobby completely. It's hard to believe it's us in the photos!
Fast forward 6 months later to our daytime wedding. While getting ready, Bobby was behind the camera and we held meaningful conversation about relationships and the meaning of true partnership and love. It really helped relax me and instilled confidence. Bobby is just so easy to talk to and is able to work with SO many different personality types!
When we received our images, they were exactly how I remembered the day - everything was captured so perfectly. Our focus was on our community of friends and family and there is so much genuine happiness, magic and human interaction to be seen. I cried! Our collection of pictures tells a story and we get so many compliments on the pictures. I need a bigger apartment to put every single print on my walls!
I implore anyone considering him to view his portfolio - it will arouse emotions, bring a smile, and take your breath away as well. I couldn't be happier and I don't think I would've been as excited with any other photographer.
You simply can't re-take wedding pictures and it would be such a shame to get pictures that just look like everyone else's. I hope to hire Bobby again for any other life events. Even if I'm just adopting a cat, Bobby will be hearing from me!
Best photographer/photographs!
Bobby was amazing to work with from the very start! We were referred by a friend and after taking a look at his portfolio, Bobby became our first choice.
I was blown away by how he communicated through email, it...
was easy to get a feel for what kind of person he is and what it would be like to work with him. Walking through the contract and communicating was easy, Bobby's enthusiasm is infectious.
We did an engagement shoot and it totally blew out minds! Bobby's easy going attitude put us at ease and we ended up having a lot of fun, not to mention the photos were amazing. We knew then that we definitely hired the right person to shoot our wedding.
Our wedding photos turned out incredible! Bobby really captured the important moments but also caught a lot of candid moments as well. 100% would hire Bobby again for any special occasion.
Could not ask for more!
Amazing, amazing, amazing!
Bobby was wonderful from the get-go, right from when we asked for a quotation for a pre-wedding shoot + wedding/reception shoot. He gave us sound advice to separate the 2 shoots, provided us ...
with a bunch of ideas, sample photos, and reference points so that we could pick the kind of venue/vibe we liked best for our pre-wedding/elopement shoot, then brought us to a gorgeous stretch of untouched beach during sunset for it. Being somewhat awkward individuals, Bobby made us feel so comfortable throughout the shoot with minimal directing, and captured so many beautiful moments of us. Ditto for our actual wedding shoot a couple weeks after at La Playa Carmel - He was professional, so friendly, and took so many candid shots that we absolutely LOVED. Bobby killed it for us and we're so grateful to have found him. If there's one thing you need to do for your special day(s), you need to hire Bobby as your photographer!
Bobby was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. Planning a wedding is never going to be stress free, but he made sure that he and his team never added any to the process. His portfolio likely speaks better to his arti...
stic abilities and technical skills as a photographer than a written review ever will, but we were absolutely thrilled with the results from both our wedding and the rehearsal dinner! His disarming demeanor brings a genuine sense of calm to a day that will undoubtedly be busy, and his nack for putting people at ease shines through in his work - I honestly can’t believe how relaxed, natural and happy some of these shots came out as we scrambled to put on our dream wedding. We couldn’t recommend him more highly, both for wedding and just general portrait and lifestyle photography as well. My sister ended up hiring him for a family photoshoot because she liked him so much, and her shots came out beautiful!
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