John Ruddock // High Orbit Media

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Introduction

Hello! My name is John Ruddock and I do business as High Orbit Media. Before messaging me here, do a quick Google and have a look at my website. I pride myself on my ability to capture the best moments from the right angle. With a degree in film, I bring a very cinematic eye to my photography helping to capture the right moment from the best angle. My style of photography may be best described as 'enhanced realism'. The prices you see are my base packages and I do offer different options. Let's make you look good!

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Current Top Pro

Hired 77 times

Serves Salinas, CA

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1 employee

5 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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

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Anne h.

May 14, 2024

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John is great! He made my daughter feel at ease and comfortable during the shoot. Her photos are beautiful! We will definitely hire John again in the future.

Details: Solo portrait • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Outdoors • Digital or online download • My home, venue, etc.

Portrait Photography

Chris F.

Jan 16, 2025

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So far the experience has been great. It is hard to coordinate something like this long distance. John was super helpful, easy to communicate with and responsive. Looking forward to the finished product!

Details: Sporting event • Fewer than 25 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download

Wedding and Event Photography

Tony B.

Jan 17, 2024

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John was great! He was able to capture the photos I needed perfectly. He is super reasonable on pricing and the results were high quality.

Details: Professional headshot • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Home • Digital or online download • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

Portrait Photography

Erin S.

Jan 6, 2024

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John recently photographed our vow renewal in Carmel. His work is amazing!!! He has a very creative eye, but will also listen to what you want. From the first contact, he was very professional and responsive. I needed to provide proof of insurance and he took care of everything right away. I also made last minute changes to the location a few days before our event, and he was very accommodating. His fees are extremely reasonable, but he doesn’t sacrifice any quality. I cannot say enough about how happy we are with John and our pictures. I will definitely be using him again in the future!

Details: Posed engagement photoshoot • Traditional posed • Natural or environmental • Outdoors • One location • Online or digital proofs and prints • My home, venue, etc.

Engagement Photography

Jonathan V.

Sep 19, 2022

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John was such a pleasure to work with for our engagement photos. He was very personable and professional. We ran into issues that were out of our control and John was able to quickly remedy them. We weren't able to do the photoshoot at the planned location and John suggested a new spot which turned out to be perfect. It was great to have John instructing us on how to pose for the photos since it can feel awkward to have a camera pointing at you and not knowing what to do. He also gave us the freedom to do any poses that wanted too. It felt very comfortable and natural having him photograph us. The photos turned out well beyond our expectations. We're so happy that John was the one to capture such a special moment for us. Don't hesitate to book him for any of your future special moments!

Details: Proposal photoshoot • Candid • Natural or environmental • Outdoors • One location • Online or digital proofs and prints • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

Engagement Photography

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
When paying for photography services, you are paying for the photographer's time to photograph you, the time to perform any edits and retouches, as well as the quality of the camera and lens. These are all factors in the final cost.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I will determine what type of photographs you are looking for (ex: portraits, maternity, artsy), what type of location (ex: beach, forest, city), and how long a session they desire. We can do multiple outfits and locations.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a bachelor's degree in film from San Jose State and have applied all my knowledge to photography. My skills cover landscape photography, portraits, construction, real estate, and sports. I have filmed in locations all over the world from East Africa to Hawaii.

John Ruddock // High Orbit Media

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