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Gus Vasquez

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Gus Vasquez Photography creates ethereal, moody, and timeless imagery for weddings, engagements, and lifestyle sessions across California and beyond. Based in Watsonville and serving Monterey, Santa Cruz, Big Sur, and the Bay Area, Gus uses his signature editing style of Light + Airy or Dark + Moody to capture authentic love stories and unforgettable moments that feel as cinematic as they do personal.

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✨ One location, two completely different vibes. For Diego’s session, we went with a concept I’ve been wanting to try out: formal vs. athletic. Think sharp, moody fits on one side and fight-night energy on the other 🥊👔.

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✨ The Holbert–Baxter crew ✨
I absolutely love when I get the chance to photograph friends and their growing families — it makes the session feel extra special. Watching these kiddos run around, laugh, and hold hands (sometimes a little ti

✨ Happy Anniversary to the Figuerroas ✨
One year ago today, Crescenciano + Giovanna said “I do” surrounded by love, laughter, and the most beautiful celebration. 🖤 From the vows to the first dance and every champagne toast in between, wh

Gabriella + Francisco 🖤
These two brought so much laughter and love to their couple’s session at Mount Madonna’s Henry Miller Trailhead. Between champagne pops, film cameras, and lots of kisses, their cozy fits (her chic cream dress + bo

✨ One year ago today ✨ I had the honor of capturing the most beautiful day for Crystal + Fernando 💍🤍 From the sweetest details to the vineyard sunset kisses and the cutest flower girls ever — this wedding will forever hold a special place in

Lupita + Miguel bringing all the cozy, romantic vibes to Carmel by the Sea 🌊✨ The overcast skies gave us that perfect Light + Airy glow, and can we talk about how her red hair pops against the soft neutrals of their outfits? 🤍 Pure magic on the san

🎶And I never minded being on my own
Then something broke in me and I wanted to go home
To be where you are
But even closer to you, you seem so very far
And now I’m reaching out with every note I sing
And I hope it gets to you on some pacific w

Happy Wedding Day Angie + Elian! 🥂💍
From sandy toes to sweet Polaroid snaps, you two brought all the magic (and a little splash 😜) to your engagement shoot!🌊
Can’t believe today’s the day you make it official!!
Wishing you a lifetime

America + Emma✨
A little bit of champagne, a whole lot of love, and that golden coastal magic 🍾🌊💍
These two absolutely lit up Shark Fin Cove with their energy, laughter, and sweet connection. Editing this session had me smiling the entire time!

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