“We take photographs, as a return ticket to the moment that was otherwise gone”. For anyone who wants to linger on a moment for long, there are lessons you can take for photography in Santa Cruz. You can enroll yourself into one of the photography workshops in Santa Cruz and get to master the art. Once you learn this, you can exhibit them or turn this learning to a professional business. There is a lot to learn in terms of techniques and otherwise which you can, through the long list of classes, workshops and photography courses.
Keep an eye on all the upcoming photography events in Santa Cruz here!
## Photography Events in Santa Cruz - **Event Name**: Jay Blakesberg, Between the Dark and the Light @ Nicely Gallery - **Description**: Please Join, First Friday 9/4, for an intimate personal gathering, with Jay Blakesberg sharing his life, Between the Dark and the Light.About this EventJay Blakesberg's Between the Dark and the Light is a 90min slideshow - **Date**: Fri Sep 04 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Sep 04 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/jay-blakesberg-between-the-dark-and-the-light-nicely-gallery/100001995021735716 - **Venue**: Nicely Gallery: Decor and Design - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9kY2EyMjQzM2ZlYjk5YTljNjIzZWEyNjk3NTM0NTM4MWUzNWQzZWQzMjM2ZjY3ZTM5NWViMWNkYzIzMjE2ZTkxLXJpbWctdzk1NS1oMTE3MS1kY2MyYmViZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODQ4NTI3Njc.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music - **Event Name**: 18th Annual Santa Cruz Sea Glass & Ocean Art Festival 2026 - **Description**: Saturday Nov 7 & Sunday Nov 8 2026, 10am-5pm Each Day. ~ Annual Festival celebrating authentic sea glass and coastal-art of all kinds. ~ $5 admission at the door (no presale of tickets). Kids Free. ~ Location: Upstairs in the Sun & Bay View rooms - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 7546 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKRVBNj8Deft-cMox_dyajr1ArOUixxxCN30lnwhov2d5cayVaT=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/0a76acf6f304707e8075ede43f8f32b4?s=100&d=identicon&r=g - Avatar: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/d0ef10eb7939519b154341d3c697999a?s=100&d=identicon&r=g - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Nov 08 2026 at 05:00 pm (-08:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/18th-annual-santa-cruz-sea-glass-and-ocean-art-festival-2026/200029635959221 - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy81ODJmYzBhNzM3YjZhYjQ5NDAxNDVkNGY5YzIyYTFiYzkwZmNiZDdlYWM3MTdkYjY5MzE5Mjg2ZDllZjE1MDM4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY4Ny1kYzc4OThiOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzIwNjA2OQ.avif - **Categories**: art, festivals, kids - **Event Name**: Santa Cruz Wedding Expo - **Description**: "Central Coast Bride, Santa Cuz Wedding Expo" 📅 Sunday, February 28th | ⏰ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM The Grove: Santa Cruz Event Center Calling all engaged couples, party planners, and bridal squads—this is the event you won’t want to miss! You're officially i - **Date**: Sun Feb 28 2027 at 12:00 pm – Sun Feb 28 2027 at 03:00 pm (-08:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/santa-cruz-wedding-expo/200030553835201 - **Venue**: The Grove: Santa Cruz Event Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy83MTdiNThhMDA1NzA3MjBmMzVjMzdiMDlmNDE1ZTI5MTM3NzhkMTIwN2Q4ZmE1MDNlMmRkYWE2MzEyNDg5MzFjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzg4OThhOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjY2NDE2MA.avif - **Categories**: Business, Exhibitions ## Trending Events in Santa Cruz - **Event Name**: Oliver Tree at Quarry Amphitheater - **Venue**: Quarry Amphitheater - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/a027e120-6452-11f1-9eab-b935473042ba-rimg-w1023-h1023-dc101017-gmir.jpg?v=1781044146 - **Event Name**: Event Santa Cruz Midtown Fridays Summer Block Party - **Description**: Get ready, Santa Cruz — Event Santa Cruz Midtown Fridays Summer Block Party is back for its 6th year, and it’s bigger and better than ever! Every Friday night from May 29 through August 28, we’re throwing the ultimate summer block party right in the hear - **Venue**: 1111 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2105, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/505c968e07416cefc15bbca5b02f54f121f3e035af6392c40d045f7846078ab2-rimg-w1200-h628-dcfffffe-gmir?v=1783211139 - **Event Name**: Eagles of Death Metal at The Catalyst Santa Cruz - **Venue**: The Catalyst Santa Cruz - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/285a92c0-483f-11f1-af73-db36c19ac423-rimg-w1200-h675-dc020203-gmir.png?v=1777957152 - **Event Name**: Oliver Tree Tickets - **Description**: Oliver Tree is an American singer, producer, and performer known for blending alternative rock, electronic, and pop music with eccentric visuals and dark humor. His unique style, viral videos, and emotionally charged songs have made him a standout figure - **Venue**: Santa Cruz, California - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/0657a9b03309e1e44be8bc0d082dfe79467bca7e230323f2662b8fd796df9232-rimg-w1000-h562-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787098805 - **Event Name**: Built to Spill :: Rio Theatre :: Santa Cruz 8/26 - **Description**: ((folkYEAH!))) presents BUILT TO SPILL plus:: PLAYDEAD Rio Theatre Santa Cruz, CA August 26th, 2026 Doors at 7PM / Show at 8PM All Ages - **Venue**: Rio Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/0e0205c469f27740fccd496c6461a843074bb1ce9a12e60a2c772124c40caed5-rimg-w1200-h900-dc081808-gmir?v=1786629118 - **Event Name**: The Greyboy Allstars at Moes Alley - **Venue**: Moes Alley - **Event Name**: Oliver Tree - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Quarry Amphitheater 🏠 Address: 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 🌆 City: Santa Cruz 📍 Location: 36.9986, -122.056🌟 Be part of history at Oliver Tree, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The p - **Venue**: Quarry Amphitheater - **Event Name**: (((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Earthless w/ Primitive Ring - **Description**: Information(((folkYEAH!))) presents instrumental psych-rock band from southern California, Earthless with special guests Primitive Ring!Saturday, August 22, 2026Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm$30 in advance / $34 day of the show21+* Tickets on s - **Venue**: Moe's Alley - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/d388ff1df6ad7f09e85fabf8509fccd647e2265877324381e2d65a2c070dcbf0-rimg-w1024-h576-dc040302-gmir.jpg?v=1784223677 - **Event Name**: 2026 Tuesday Night Live Concert Series - **Description**: The City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department, Choose Santa Cruz, and the Santa Cruz Wharf Tenants welcome back Tuesday Night Live at the Wharf Common's stage! Join us Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month June - August & additional shows - **Venue**: 55 Municipal Wharf St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/93588fb67eadb81a8eadfbe383389593f79093b19371db026d9280a731cdb5ec-rimg-w1200-h675-dc300535-gmir?v=1778830471 ## Browse Photography Events by Date - [Photography Events Today in Santa Cruz](https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/photography--today) - [Photography Events This Weekend in Santa Cruz](https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/photography--this-weekend) - [Photography Events in August in Santa Cruz](https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/photography--august) - [Photography Events in September in Santa Cruz](https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/photography--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Photography events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** Jay Blakesberg, Between the Dark and the Light @ Nicely Gallery (Fri Sep 04 2026 at 07:30 pm at Nicely Gallery: Decor and Design), 18th Annual Santa Cruz Sea Glass & Ocean Art Festival 2026 (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 10:00 am at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk), Santa Cruz Wedding Expo (Sun Feb 28 2027 at 12:00 pm at The Grove: Santa Cruz Event Center). - **Q**: What are the top free Photography events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** Jay Blakesberg, Between the Dark and the Light @ Nicely Gallery (Fri Sep 04 2026 at 07:30 pm at Nicely Gallery: Decor and Design). - **Q**: How can I find Photography events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Photography events in Santa Cruz on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Photography events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Photography events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Photography events in Santa Cruz include Nicely Gallery: Decor and Design, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, The Grove: Santa Cruz Event Center. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Photography events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Photography events in Santa Cruz include Michelle Nicely, Santa Cruz Sea Glass & Ocean Art Festival, Central Coast Bride. - **Q**: Are there any online Photography events available? - **A:** Yes, many Photography events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Photography events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** Follow the Photography category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Photography events are listed in Santa Cruz. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/40/a1fdec2d51482291e2464475753c47/Photography.jpg - **Mobile Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/53/08baa7584449ad9073ee77c5c7c725/Maskgroup-7.webp ## Explore Events in Nearby Cities - [Photography events in Boulder Creek](https://allevents.in/boulder-creek/photography) - [Events in Soquel](https://allevents.in/soquel) - [Events in Capitola](https://allevents.in/capitola) - [Events in Scotts Valley](https://allevents.in/scotts-valley) - [Events in Mount Hermon](https://allevents.in/mount-hermon-ca) - [Events in Felton](https://allevents.in/felton-ca) - [Events in Aptos](https://allevents.in/aptos) - [Events in Ben Lomond](https://allevents.in/ben-lomond-ca) - [Events in Brookdale](https://allevents.in/brookdale)