Watch this 90-second video to get a taste of what makes Tobin Photography (ahem, very) unique and special. Hi, I'm Tobin of Tobin Photography. I love to capture people experiencing their most emotional life moments. Wedding photography, engagement, family and baby photography gives me a unique window into people's lives.
I've had the honor of being a wedding photographer at some of the most wonderful destination weddings in Northern Northern England, Hawaii, Florida, and here in Northern California in Tahoe, Napa, Sonoma, Grass Valley, Nevada City, San Francisco Bay Area, and Sacramento. For years, I lived and worked out of Santa Barbara, California and I still continue to capture wedding there to this day.
I've had the honor of being a wedding photographer at some of the most wonderful destination weddings in Northern Northern England, Hawaii, Florida, and here in Northern California in Tahoe, Napa, Sonoma, Grass Valley, Nevada City, San Francisco Bay Area, and Sacramento. For years, I lived and worked out of Santa Barbara, California and I still continue to capture wedding there to this day.
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Ask yourself this question: In a year, ten years, or twenty years after my wedding, What will still matter to us? Will it be the quality of the wine we chose, whether we splurged on the premium appetizers? The lavishness and quantity of bouquets? No. None of that will much matter.
What will matter will be how vividly your photographs depict the authentic emotion - the love, joy, and togetherness shared on that special day between you and the most important people in your life.To learn more about how you can have Tobin Photography create photographs worthy of generations of your family's preservation and admiration, please share some details about your wedding with us.
What will matter will be how vividly your photographs depict the authentic emotion - the love, joy, and togetherness shared on that special day between you and the most important people in your life.To learn more about how you can have Tobin Photography create photographs worthy of generations of your family's preservation and admiration, please share some details about your wedding with us.
I'm committed that my life and my business have a positive impact on the our planet and its people. So I set about to create fun, inventive ways for my clients' love to make an impact that reaches even farther and wider than their weddings, their friends and families. In fact I dreamed up two ways that your wedding actually helps save the planet and improve the lives of your fellow human beings.
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Jacob M.
Oct 09, 2019
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Tobin was our first choice to photography our wedding. I was very familiar with his exquisite work (shooting weddings, festivals and events) and we were thrilled he was available.
What I loved about working with Tobin is how seriously he takes preparation. We met with him a couple times he gently encouraged us to stay on schedule by making our shot list well before the event. After delivering our 4 page document, I was very impressed that he and his assistant had it memorized and also carried a copy in their back pocket.
Tobin and his assistant made us (and our family and wedding party) feel
What I loved about working with Tobin is how seriously he takes preparation. We met with him a couple times he gently encouraged us to stay on schedule by making our shot list well before the event. After delivering our 4 page document, I was very impressed that he and his assistant had it memorized and also carried a copy in their back pocket.
Tobin and his assistant made us (and our family and wedding party) feel
Carrie S.
Jan 04, 2019
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My husband and I got married in August and we were blessed to have Tobin as our photographer! When we first began looking for photographers we were completely in the dark. We researched on all the different wedding websites and we were so overwhelmed by the number of talented artists. We found Tobin through our wedding venue - he had done a wedding there a few years ago and they showed us the beautiful album he made for them. We reached out to him and one other photographer to compare prices and do a video call (we live in Virginia and got married in California). The other photographer was talented
Ryan M.
Jul 18, 2018
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Tobin is an awesome photographer. He did an excellent job and was there with from start to finish and had planning meetings to share ideas on what kind of photos we wanted and also had some amazing ideas for photos that we never thought of. He is very easy to work with and a super nice dude. Would absolutely recommend. 10/10
Katie C.
Mar 21, 2017
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When we were thinking of WHO we'd be getting to photograph the most important day of our lives (we'd been together for 11 years on the day of our wedding 10.01.17) there was no thinking. We'd only been talking about it for years. Years!!! We first saw Tobin's work in 2008 and were totally blown away. The attention to detail (we appreciate people who are so passionate about their work that they border on geeky) was apparent and appreciated. However, the way he connects with the people he photographs is unparalleled. Needless to say, we highly recommend this wonderful man
Kasey R.
Jan 24, 2017
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The wedding photography was high priority on my list for our wedding. I had a clear vision of what I wanted and I searched for a couple of months for photographers whose work I thought could meet that vision. Tobin's work stood out to me because it was whimsical, and creative and romantic just like what I was looking for. My fiancé and I narrowed the dozens of photographers we looked at down to three, and after talking to Tobin, we knew he was the right choice. I did not want a bunch of stock pictures that looked like they could have been taken at anyone and everyone's weddings. Tobin
Haley Y.
Dec 08, 2016
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Hiring Tobin to photograph our wedding was one of the best decisions we have made since deciding to get married! Tobin makes everything feel so personal, from sending hand-written personal notes, phone calls, skype sessions to show us around the online photo gallery... Tobin really makes the entire photography experience personalized. Not to mention he is extremely personable and had us laughing the whole time..not just because he ripped his pants trying to get the perfect bridal shots...
Further, the photos were incredible. I chose Tobin because not only were his photos beautiful, in-the-moment
Further, the photos were incredible. I chose Tobin because not only were his photos beautiful, in-the-moment
Rebecca L.
Jul 23, 2015
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Finding the right photographer for our wedding was a challenge...until we met Tobin. I could tell that he was the right man for the job almost instantly. While he is a lot of fun and definitely quirky, he is professional and knowledgeable. He handled a 55-person family photo shoot with such charm and wit that he had my notoriously grumpy father laughing and grinning in all of the photos (note: I haven't seen my father willingly smile in a photo in my entire lifetime).
Beyond Tobin's easy-to-get-along with personality, his experience and organizational tools will ensure that good photos
Beyond Tobin's easy-to-get-along with personality, his experience and organizational tools will ensure that good photos
Dana L.
Feb 20, 2015
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Just an update - It's been almost 2 years since my wedding, and I am still thrilled with Tobin. We ordered several large prints from him which are now hanging on our walls, and I have a feeling I will cherish those pictures for the rest of my life. He really captured the best parts of my wedding day (i went out of my way to email him and ask if I could be a reference in the future, if that gives you an idea of how strong of an impact he had on me). Cannot say enough good things about this guy.
Ashli K.
Oct 16, 2014
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Tobin is such an amazing photographer and person. What I loved most about Tobin was his sense of humor. Being in front of a camera and the center of attention can be very nerve racking but Tobin made the experience so fun and light hearted! I'm also not a big fan of PDA but Tobin managed to get me to be more in the moment and touchy feel with my husband around other people which produced beautiful photos.
He is very professional, showed up right on time, scoped out the property and was able to really capture the day. He also drove us to our other photo location which was nice. My hubby
He is very professional, showed up right on time, scoped out the property and was able to really capture the day. He also drove us to our other photo location which was nice. My hubby
Rachel B.
Aug 25, 2014
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Working with Tobin and his staff was an incredible experience. My husband and I are not the photogenic type and were very nervous the photos would be awkward and unnatural. We are currently living in Chicago and so were planning the wedding long distance. Tobin was incredibly accommodating by allowing us to talk over Skype and assured our nerves by discussing with us his strategies to erase the nerves and awkwardness in photos. We also found we had many common interests and were immediately comfortable with him just from that one skype conversation. On the day of, he was there well before we arrived
Cat M.
Aug 16, 2014
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Tobin was a true pleasure to work with on our wedding day. His humor, kindness, and charisma helped create such a fun, comfortable environment. The atmosphere of happiness and comfort he helped create really came through in our pictures. We were so, so happy with the photos, they captured so many special moments. In particular, Tobin was able to facilitate one of the most beautiful moments I have ever shared with my father, and capture that moment on film. I could not be happier that Tobin was part of our wedding day. Thanks Tobin, for sharing your gift with us!
Caroline G.
Aug 16, 2014
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I remember our first phone call with Tobin as we began the hunt for our photographer. My (now) hubby and I were in Maine on vacation, and were getting ready for our call with Tobin. Never having planned a wedding before, we had no idea what to ask. So, I had my wedding binder and the questions from "The Knot" to ask away. When Tobin called, he instantly had us laughing, smiling, and it felt like he had known us forever. Mid-call, Tobin said, "That look on your faces right now is what I will capture that day." I was sold. It was only the beginning of our relationship, but already
Adrian S.
Aug 16, 2014
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Working with Tobin was easy and effortless. He came ready, stuck to the plans we discussed, and executed with flair. Equal parts professional and personable, we felt no photo fatigue at all. Tobin was smart about sequencing and pacing the shots, kept it light, and executed with flair.
Seeing the photos was like re-living the big day. Happy we went with Tobin, we wouldn't recommend anyone else!
Seeing the photos was like re-living the big day. Happy we went with Tobin, we wouldn't recommend anyone else!
Alex S.
Sep 15, 2012
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My wife and I choseTobinto take care of our wedding photography needs and we are extremely happy with our choice! Everything was exceptional, from the first interview and meeting to the delivery of the final albums.Tobinreally loves photography and he also has a savviness in composing photos and being in the right place at the right time to capture those candid moments. On the wedding day,Tobinfelt like a member of the family which undoubtedly helped our guests warm up to being photographed and resulted in more natural looking photos.
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Alex L.
Aug 20, 2012
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Tobin is a first-rate photographer and artist! From the moment I saw his portfolio, I could tell that there was something special about his photography. I saw that he was able to capture spontaneous moments in a way that was personal, honest and artful. Everybody looks good in his shots! I am so glad that we booked him to photograph our wedding.
The first time we worked with Tobin was when he did our engagement shoot. My wife and I have never been much for modeling, but Tobin made us feel comfortable right away with his good sense of humor and go-with-the-flow attitude. We got loads of compliments
The first time we worked with Tobin was when he did our engagement shoot. My wife and I have never been much for modeling, but Tobin made us feel comfortable right away with his good sense of humor and go-with-the-flow attitude. We got loads of compliments
