Hello! I’m Mollie

I photograph people in love, places that inspire love and momentous occasions that celebrate love. However, it may surprise you to know that I’m not a fairytale romantic. Sure, I love the fantasy, but deep down I am a realist who believes that we all just want to be seen and understood as deeply as we see and understand ourselves. When we find someone who does that for us, it is worth capturing, documenting and remembering forever. I hope my photos serve as a reminder of wildly happy times - because when life feels heavy or the luster of ooey-gooey, mushy love dulls; photographs have the power to bring us back together.

For me, a wedding is a living, breathing thing. It has so many moving parts that can shift at any moment. Those unpredictable, unplanned moments are what make your wedding special, and what make my job exciting! It may feel scary not knowing exactly how the day will unfold and the details will look when they all come together, but my strength as a wedding photographer lies in my ability to find the beautiful moments while remaining calm and cool throughout the chaos. Brides have told me I have great energy - and that is the best compliment I have ever received.

I live in Santa Barbara, CA.

I will travel wherever, whenever.

 

Testimonials

I recently got married and we had Mollie photograph our wedding. Mollie is an incredibly gifted and talented photographer! A wedding is one of the most special days anyone will have, and the photos are always going to an important part of that day. She really captured the essence of our wedding. The pictures are so rich, colorful, creative and timeless. I’m normally uncomfortable in front of the camera and was nervous about the “first look” photos, but she made it feel so natural. There wasn’t any awkwardness with any of the poses, and she captured these amazing candid moments and sweet memories that we will cherish forever. She was such a pleasure to work with and is so professional and responsive. She also takes the time to understand your style and family dynamic to make sure everything runs smoothly the day of. I highly recommend hiring Mollie as your photographer for any of your events. You’ll truly feel like you’re reliving your special day just by looking at your photos again, and you can’t put a price on that feeling
— Svati (Bride)
Mollie is the best of the best. She is professional, kind, helpful, and incredibly creative. Her presence was so soothing and calming to me in the days leading up to the wedding and the day of. She truly is fantastic to work with, and I cannot recommend her enough! My husband and I were blown away by her attention to detail, she captured moments that we will cherish for the rest of our lives.
— Brooke (Bride)
Mollie Crutcher is the wedding photographer I never knew I needed! Unlike most brides, I had very little idea of what types of photos I wanted and where I wanted to take them. My lack of direction did not deter Mollie in the slightest—she considered my wedding ceremony location and offered multiple beautiful photo spots. She was flexible, professional, and an absolute delight to work with. Our photos came out wonderfully and we could not be happier! We have received endless complements at how beautiful the shots were. Mollie was able to capture the important moments of our ceremony, as well as gorgeous scenes of my husband and I on the Santa Barbara beach. I highly recommend hiring Mollie for your wedding!
— Claire (Bride)
We knew the lighting at our outdoor venue in Los Olivos was special so finding a photographer that is capable of capturing that beautiful golden California light in all its glory was challenging for us. We looked at a lot of portfolios, but Mollie’s stood out to us right away. Her price was very reasonable and after we met with her in person to discuss the vibe of our wedding, we knew she was up to the task.
Mollie was punctual and a pleasure to have around throughout the wedding day. Since the venue is fairly spread out, she recommended and arranged to bring a second shooter along to help capture some details as well as my wife and I getting ready. We had a lot of combinations when it came to wedding party and family portraits, but Mollie captured all of them quickly so we were able to spend more time enjoying the cocktail hour and reception with friends and family. She would give advice as needed as to how to tweak our poses of facial expressions but struck a pleasing balance between letting us figure it out for ourselves and controlling our every move. This left us feeling relaxed and natural, and it shows in the photos. The week following the wedding, Mollie sent us a teaser photo set. It was such a nice treat to get while on our honeymoon. The rest of the photos were delivered in a timely fashion and we’ve been thrilled with all of them. All the little details of the day, from the florals to the food to the decorations, were all captured with as much care and attention as our wedding portraits. We opted to not hire a videographer so it’s nice to have such a beautiful catalog of the entire evening. We’ll definitely recommend Mollie to our friends and family in the future.
— Jared (Groom)
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THE Collections

 
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THE EXTRA

An engagement session to set the tone for your wedding website and save the dates, 2 hours of rehearsal dinner coverage, 8 hours of wedding day coverage with 2 photographers, plus, all of the edited, high-resolution digital photos in a shareable online gallery, with access to prints, albums and more.

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The standard

An engagement session, 7 hours of wedding day coverage with 2 photographers, plus, all of the edited, high-resolution digital photos in a shareable online gallery, with access to prints, albums and more.

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the minimal

Anywhere from 2-8 hours of coverage by Mollie, plus all of the edited, high-resolution digital photos in - you guessed it - a shareable online gallery, with access to prints, albums and more.

 
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THE PORTRAIT

This could be a proposal, engagement, boudoir, lifestyle, brand or family session. Typically about an hour, these sessions can be done any day of the week. And hey, guess what! Sessions include all of the edited, high-resolution digital photos in a shareable online gallery, with access to prints, albums and more.

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THE MINI

This is a quick and easy 30ish minute session for anyone looking for some fresh, professional images to share with family or to level up their marketing.

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Travel

Love what you see but don’t live in or around Santa Barbara? No problem! I offer 3 flat rate travel fees. One for travel within CA, one for US travel outside CA, and one for international travel.

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THE CUSTOM

Mix and match any of the collections above to create your perfect wedding photography experience.