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NarBear Studios

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$500
Starting price


Scheduling
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Responds in about 1 hour


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About
Wedding, Engagement, Family & Senior Portrait Photographer Hi, I’m Grant. I create relaxed, natural photos that feel authentic while still looking polished and timeless. Most of my clients start by saying they feel awkward in photos—that’s completely normal, and it’s something I help with every session. I guide you just enough so nothing feels stiff while paying close attention to light, timing, and the moments that make images feel real. I also help with planning, location ideas, and pacing so the entire experience feels easy and enjoyable from start to finish. If you’re looking for photography that feels natural, looks elevated, and is genuinely fun to create, feel free to reach out and tell me what you’re planning. I’d love to help.
Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 10 times

Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Background checked

1 employee

1 year in business

Business hours

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Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

Services offered
Event type

Wedding

Birthday party

Corporate event

Bridal or baby shower

Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Chris E.

Nov 3, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Great working with Grant at Narbear! He made our photography experience simple and affordable. Now we have a bunch of awesome photo memories from our family reuinion.

Details: Reunion • 50 - 99 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download

Wedding and Event Photography
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Lauren O.

Aug 14, 2025

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Brenda M.

Jun 1, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Grant was exceptional. His wife assisted which certainly enhanced their services. The first photos from yesterday’s wedding are amazing. They took so many! I’m sure we will love them all.

Details: Wedding • 25 - 49 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download • Flash drive

Wedding and Event Photography
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Madison B.

Oct 27, 2025

Working with him was amazing. He took photos for our engagement in a hard to get to area and was so understanding about the communication issues we had. Really cares about his work and it shows in the quality of the pictures. We also got a signatures book and it turned out amazing and I can’t wait to use it at the wedding. If I still lived in the area I’d absolutely have him take pictures for us again.
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Stacey C.

May 1, 2025

We used Grant for updating the headshots of our providers at our practice and are really happy with the outcome. They are a big improvement over the old ones and the consistency and quality add a lot to our site.
Credentials
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Grant Melton

FAQs

  • What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

    Close collaboration to make your vision come true. Start with a call to understand your needs and visit the site together to plan out the best spots.

  • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

    20+ years as a professional photographer shooting weddings, family portraits, senior pictures, landscapes and everything else. I am constantly pushing myself to develop new techniques.

  • How did you get started doing this type of work?

    I love helping others find and showcase who they are while celebrating what makes them unique and special. It really is amazing what a sincere confidence boost can do to transform someones entire life.

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