I'm Nazaneen
You can call me Naz
Christi + Stephen
Santa Barbara
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I learned early the photographs I take are more than memories for now, they mark the beginning of something that will outlive us, eventually becoming heirlooms passed down through generations.
Over a decade behind the lens has shaped the way I see, anticipate, and document photographs.
Artistic · Discerning · Intentional
Documented with intention and artistry across both digital and film mediums.
Seeing nuance in light, emotion, composition, and timing.
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Santa Cruz
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Marshall
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Bruna & Kamron
"If you are looking for a wedding photographer that strikes the perfect balance of personable and professional, Naz is the photographer for you!
From our very first phone call where we ended up talking for far longer than expected, Naz just felt like an old friend. She is easy to communicate with, asks thoughtful questions, and genuinely wants to make sure that she understands your vision and can deliver what you are looking for.
My husband and I were so happy that we got the chance to meet Naz during our engagement shoot ahead of the wedding because it made us that much more comfortable on wedding day. We both aren’t people who feel very comfortable in front of the camera, but Naz made it so relaxed and easy! She gave us easy and clear tips, but also kept us laughing throughout.
On wedding day, Naz had a calm and supportive energy which was exactly the kind of energy we were looking for in our vendors. She kept us on track, but did so in a way that allowed for us to feel relaxed and truly enjoy every moment of our day.
One week after wedding day we had sneak peeks and only a month after that, we had all our wedding photos in our inbox!! Having had many friends who have gotten married recently, this turnaround time was amazing and efficient! Our photos capture our day beautifully and we are so so thankful for Naz’s incredibly talented eye! Thank you for giving us the gift of forever being able to relive our favorite day!"
"genuinely wants to make sure that she understands your vision and can deliver what you are looking for."
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2025
Jessamyn & Todd
We absolutely loved working with Naz. Throughout all our preliminary phone calls, she was organized, warm, and incredibly thoughtful—often anticipating questions we didn’t even know we had.
On the day of our event, she worked quickly and calmly, helping us feel confident in front of the camera and offering just the right amount of direction during a moment when our adrenaline was sky-high.
She has a real gift for working with couples and felt like part of the family within minutes. Our guests adored her as well.
Although we hope to only have one wedding, we already know we’d hire her again in a heartbeat for future family milestones.
"so many of our guests commented on how charming she was and how comfortable she made them feel, which truly shows in the photos."
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2025
Angela + Khalid
"Nazaneen exceeded all of my expectations with her photography skills and the photos she created for our wedding/ engagement session.
Working with her felt like working with a friend.
The moments that she captured and photos speak for themselves. They’re stunning! I get emotional every time I look at both our engagement session and wedding day.
Trust me you will be far from disappointed with her work."
"I’m forever grateful for her genuine personality that convinced me that she was the person I wanted to document our special day."
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2022
Tracy & Debo
Naz is an amazing photographer, the final product being only one part of the service that I loved. She is extremely professional yet also warm and friendly, her personality is why I want to give a good review as well as how amazing and wonderful my wedding photos came out.
She made me feel like I was a model on a set, she paid attention to me but to also the little things that you want a photographer to see. She was the one that fixed the train of my dress throughout the day so that it sat correctly, she made sure that my hair wasn't out of place- she was the one who I looked to the whole day long, She was this beautiful calm presence but who I also felt had my back, she was looking out for me. She paid attention to not only that my guests were facing and smiling at the camera but to how the entire shot was going to look - lighting, attire, background, etc. She made sure the sun didn't make me squint funny and that my jewelry was lying flat. She was my extra set of eyes, it like was a security blanket I didn't even know I needed.
And then the pictures, I cannot rave enough about the final product. Not only did Naz have good ideas for unusual artistic shots that I hadn't even thought of, the pictures all came out so so good. And I honestly have to tell you the first two times I went through them I had tears running down my face. It brought me back and I got to live the day again, for that I will always be grateful.
And I had this unspeakably amazing set of hundreds of pictures! It was hard to weed them down, honestly, there were so many good ones. Ones where we looked pretty or handsome, ones where we looked happy, ones where you could see the relationships, ones where you could see the little artistic touches I had put into the decor, and then there were the ones where you could just see the story, and so many where you could see the love.
You can't go wrong if you pick this amazing woman.
"my heart is so full, you did exactly what i wanted my photographer to do, thank you naz, really"
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2021
Maddie & Danni
"Naz photographed our wedding and exceeded all of our expectations, in every way possible!
She was an absolute joy to work with.
For months leading up to the wedding she communicated very well, answered all of our questions, and provided clarity and structure which was such a huge relief for us. During the wedding she made us feel comfortable and helped us stay on schedule.
And then the photos themselves- WOW. They are truly stunning and we’ve received countless compliments.
We’re so grateful for Naz and her incredible work.
Highly highly highly recommend!!!"
"We could tell she really cared about capturing our special day."
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2025
A & J
"Working with Naz for our 2022 wedding was a fantastic experience.
From our first conversations with her, we were struck by both her calm vibe and ability to listen to what we wanted and work with our particular needs.
We used an ‘engagement’ session for wedding portraits the weekend before our actual wedding and the pictures she sent back immediately were stunning (and we had a lot of fun traipsing around the redwoods together!).
Her calm presence made the wedding day itself go smoothly and she was able to document hilarious (and meaningful) moments with our guests that we would have otherwise missed.
She really went above and beyond and was able to stay longer when we asked to extend her contract at the last minute. We are so grateful to her and thankful to have such wonderful photos to remember the event."
"She was somehow everywhere at once and captured all the important moments unobtrusively."
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2022
Meghan & Omid
"With the cliche of the day flying by, it’s true, and I’m thrilled we have beautiful images to help me relive the best moments.
After meeting Naz at our wedding and seeing her photos, two of my best friends also hired her for their weddings."
"We couldn't be happier with our wedding photos!"
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Jade & CJ
"My fiancé and I were in San Francisco for a wedding and decided last minute on the flight there to get our engagement pictures in San Francisco! I reached out to Naz and she absolutely went above and beyond for us.
I sent her a picture I saw on Instagram for some photo inspiration by the Golden Gate Bridge and she drove around the next day until she found the exact spot!
She has so many great ideas and made taking pictures in the freezing rain so fun! She is so sweet, bubbly, accommodating, and crazy amazing at what she does! She even sent us all of her favorite restaurants, hiking spots, and sites to see when in town!
If you ever need engagement pictures, bridal portraits, family photos, you name it- Naz is the way to go!"
"All i can say is wow"
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2022
Anise & Mark
I found Nazaneen and loved her aesthetic. From the moment we spoke she was so helpful with figuring out how to make all the logistics work. She was friendly and professional but also enthusiastic about helping us capture the moment. As someone that spent many years in the wedding industry, I know that it can become routine and another job but Nazaneen really made us feel special from the moment she accepted the job.
The day we got married, since it was just my fiance and me, Nazaneen was not only our photographer but she was our witness and an integral part of our special moment. She captured the essence of us as a couple and made the experience so fun and she was easy to work with.
We have framed pictures on the walls of that amazing day. We reflect often on just how special it was and how Nazaneen really did make our day and how great she was.
You will not regret hiring her to photograph your big moment!
"Had a great eye for great shots but also for Capturing who we were"
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2022
Before you know it, the day will be here! You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll dance! And I will be there to capture all of those moments and all of the in between ones too. Your job is to just be present and smile for the camera.
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I will send you over a contract to lock in your date and me for your big day!
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The next step is to connect via phone or video call. This is where we can get to know each other, we can talk about what you want out of a photographer, chat about my services to create a custom package just for your wedding., and a time where I can answer any questions you may have.
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Waiting for the day
Shortly after the wedding, you will receive a gallery of images as a sneak peek and then your entire wedding day gallery will be delivered for you to download, print, share, and cherish for a lifetime.
We continue to collaborate unti the day of. We can have multiple calls to talk about how I can make your wedding day portrait visions come to life through my camera lens.
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