Emotionally true.
Visually enduring.
Wedding photography by Mollie Crutcher — based in Santa Barbara, available worldwide.
Welcome, I’m Mollie.
I photograph people in love in places that inspire it and the moments that pass by too quickly.
I’m not a fairytale romantic. I’m a realist—one who believes that, at our core, we all want the same thing: to be seen and understood as deeply as we understand ourselves. When you find someone who does that for you, it’s worth documenting honestly and beautifully. It’s worth remembering.
I hope my photographs serve as touchstones—reminders of wildly happy times. Because when life feels heavy, or the luster of ooey-gooey love inevitably softens, photographs have the power to bring us back to each other.
To me, a wedding is a living, breathing thing. It’s full of moving parts, shifting energy, and moments you could never plan for—and that’s exactly what makes it special.
Those unscripted moments are what I’m always watching for. I photograph weddings with a reportage mindset and an editorial eye, allowing the day to unfold naturally while composing each image with intention and care.
After more than a decade of photographing weddings, I’ve learned that no day is ever perfect—and no day needs to be. Whether everything runs seamlessly or there are bumps along the way, my role is to remain calm, flexible, and attentive, finding the beauty in what’s real rather than forcing what isn’t.
Couples often tell me I bring a grounding energy to their day. I take that as the highest compliment.
A little more about me:
I live in Santa Barbara, California with my husband, our two kids, and our dog. I’m in love with the American Riviera—but always happy to travel, wherever your story takes place.
Above all, I care about the people I photograph. I believe your story matters. I believe you should feel comfortable, supported, and fully yourself in front of my camera. And I believe the best photographs come from trust, presence, and connection—not performance.