Amy Medina Photography in Monterey, Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Aptos, Capitola offering family pictures, fine art landscapes, senior pictures, headshots, childrens photography, portrait sessions for family, couples, headshots, seniors, maternity, engagement, headshots. Fine art Heirloom Wall Prints, Desk Pictures, Gift Prints, Vacation Photography in Santa Cruz and Monterey

Family Portraiture, Headshots & Local Fine Art Photography in the Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Mountains

“I believe the world is incomprehensibly beautiful - an endless prospect of magic and wonder.” – Ansel Adams

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I'm Amy...

Amy Medina Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz Photographer with Camera

I specialize in Family Portraiture, Outdoor Headshots, and local Fine Art Prints of beautiful sights near me in the California Monterey Bay Area from Big Sur to Santa Cruz & Beyond!

My photography style can range from classic to creative but is always full of beautiful light, emotion & rich tones. I capture the unique, special moments and details with a relaxed approach tailored to you. I specialize in getting photos that feel like YOU using prompts more than poses in outdoor natural light at locations in and around California's Monterey Bay area.

I strive to create images that don't end in a social feed. It all starts with a consultation to hear your vision. From there we collaborate to create fine works of art out of your milestones and your everyday lives that will be treasured as heirlooms for generations to come.

I can’t wait to hear from you, get to know your story, and begin creating and capturing flattering and beautiful photos together!

Thank you for considering me to create your photos!
I am excited to collaborate with you to create images whether you are looking for fine art for your home, artistic portraiture, or engaging images for your business needs.
My greatest happiness is to help down-to-earth people capture genuine, flattering, natural light portraits. I feel honored and grateful to work with people who understand the aesthetic, artistic, or soul-uplifting value of imagery in not just digital form but also in tangible printed forms.

MORE ABOUT AMY

Capturing life. Creating art.
Because Life is Beautiful.

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Fine Art Wall Prints

Fine Art Wall Prints of Waves and Wonders from around the California Monterey Bay area and beyond.
For Home, Office, or Anywhere!

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"I hope that my work will encourage self-expression in others and stimulate the search for beauty and creative excitement in the great world around us." -Ansel Adams

Now Offering Custom Pet Portraits!

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Your Pet Turned into a Work of Art!

Sentimental Keepsake: Capture your pet's essence for a lasting and sentimental memento.
Artistic Expression: Express love creatively with beautifully crafted pet portraits.
Memorial Tribute: Pay a touching tribute to a cherished pet who has passed away.
Unique Decor Element: Infuse your home with a unique and personalized decor item.
Gift of Remembrance: Thoughtful and personalized gifts for fellow pet lovers.

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Portraiture

General Portraiture services including Family, Couples, Engagement, Senior & Grads, Maternity, Headshots & Fine Art

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Business PhotographySolutions

Small Business, Branding, Real Estate, Commercial & Product Photography

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