I'm not in the business of taking pretty pictures (Instagram has plenty)
Instead, I'm interested in creating art that transports you back to your most important moments. Images that bring you back to the FEELING, just like you experienced it the first time.
And okay, some of the images might look decent on Instagram too...
Please take a look around, and don't hesitate with thoughts or questions. I can't wait to hear from you.
Much love,
Dave
my name is Dave...
And there's something I'd love to give you /
hello, it's so nice to meet you!
Not just a photographer, a visual storyteller for loved-up souls
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What inspires me:
- Real people & authentic connections
I'm a sucker for philosophy & pondering the age-old questions of life, purpose, & love (even if that means quoting a 2004 Brad Pitt movie!)
That's ultimately why I picked up a camera: to document the human experience in all its forms. I find it beautiful, fascinating, and maybe even a way to gain insight into those age-old questions.
I'm honored to work with so many amazing humans. Your story is important. Let's give them one worth remembering.
"The Gods envy us. They envy us because we're mortal...everything is more beautiful because we're doomed. You will never be lovelier than you are now.”
- Achilles
Meet your photographer
- I'm a special snowflake
At least that's what my Mom tells me...
I've always been a dreamer with a curious heart. That curiosity has lead me on quite a varied path:
- I've worked on an ambulance in Seattle
- I've guided at-risk teens in the wilderness of Utah
- I have a Wildlife Biology degree from U of Montana
- My 20's were spent obsessed with learning wilderness survival skills (yes, I know many people from those survival TV shows). I even spent a year living in a log cabin - dirt floor/no electricity - I built in Oregon
You should see the look on my old friend's faces when they see pictures of me wearing a suit and hear I'm running a media company!
I'm so thankful for the connections I've made along the way and can't wait for the next adventure.
I've always been a dreamer with a curious heart. That curiosity has lead me on quite a varied path:
- I've worked on an ambulance in Seattle
- I've guided at-risk teens in the wilderness of Utah
- I have a Wildlife Biology degree from U of Montana
- My 20's were spent obsessed with learning wilderness survival skills (yes, I know many people from those survival TV shows). I even spent a year living in a log cabin - dirt floor/no electricity - I built in Oregon
I'm so thankful for the connections I've made along the way and can't wait for the next adventure.
my approach
- This is your day, you call the shots
#1) Your wedding is about you and the connections you cherish most - not the camera. That's why I embrace more of a candid, documentary style rather than posing every little thing.
#2) I'm here to serve throughout your entire wedding process. From getting to know you months before the wedding. To holding your dress off the dirt while we scramble up to that gorgeous mountaintop view. Photos are important, but so is everything else along the way.
#3) Create beautiful images that capture the essence of your day.
#1) Your wedding is about you and the connections you cherish most - not the camera. That's why I embrace more of a candid, documentary style rather than posing every little thing (though I'm happy to provide guidance for family formals, couple portraits, etc). This way, the final photos will bring back the emotions just as you experienced them...not memories of a photographer forcing you into odd poses.
#2) I'm here to serve throughout your entire wedding process. From getting to know you months before the wedding. To holding your dress off the dirt while we scramble up to that gorgeous mountaintop view. To helping you design the perfect wedding album for your 1 year anniversary. Photos are important, but so is everything else along the way.
#3) Create beautiful images that capture the essence of your day. If your wedding is filled with laughter, dancing, and fun, your gallery will reflect that. Same is true if your experience is quiet, sincere, and sprinkled with tears.
The fun part for me is that most weddings include all of the above. It's my job to catch it all and weave it together in your final gallery.
My top priorities:
Photo style
The photography world is filled with buzzwords, and it can be confusing when they're used inconsistently: documentary style, editorial, true-to-life colors, light & airy, moody, and many more...
This confusion doesn't make selecting a photographer any easier (by the way, what if you hire a "light & airy" photographer on a gray, rainy day?)
That said, my photo style tends to lean toward true-to-life colors with a bit of warmth. I do enjoy some drama, and I adore black & white.
Above all, I value capturing authentic human emotion.
what about...
"As someone who is super sentimental, I can't say enough how Dave exceeded our expectations!
We are both filled with so many happy tears and emotions right now. Dave, you nailed it!!!!"
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Kamryn & Ryan
"It felt like having a friend capture our special day.
His friendly and comfortable approach put us at ease, allowing us to be ourselves in front of the camera. Choosing Dave was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day!"
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Tracey & Luke
