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"If I could describe David and his work in just a few words, it would be: breathtaking, exquisite, unconventional and diverse. He listens and understands his surroundings and the people so well." - Sabrina, married May 16, 2009

Delivering contemporary, anti-cliche wedding coverage that is centered around capturing real love and interaction between family members in a

natural and unforced manner is what we do. Our photos reflect your true personalities during authentic moments so that you remain comfortable and relaxed. Every wedding we photograph is approached with a new vision and creativity to produce artistic and edgy wedding photos that show the uniqueness of your wedding day while at the same time making sure we pay all the necessary attention to more traditional aspects of your celebrations (like family photos). We are completely devoted to what we do and will go to great lengths to get the perfect shot. Our non-formulaic approach to wedding photography and film allows for our work to stand out and our photographs and films to be have a unique mood and flavor. Our goal is to reflect the true YOU with an addition of a tasteful cinematic twist.

"David is the most passionate, fun, creative, and artistic photographer I could possibly imagine. He exceeded all of our expectations by capturing the most natural and real images from our day. There were so many small moments David caught that have so much meaning to us and we’re forever appreciative to him for capturing our love and personality."

- Elizabeth, married June 1, 2013

We are up to date with all recent technologies (wedding films in stunning 4K resolution, aerial coverage, slow motion video booth). Please contact us for more details - we are looking forward to hearing from you!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Trash The Dress
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Thank You Cards

Reviews of CINEMATICbyDavidM

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Jennifer Sent on 11/12/2016
5 out of 5 rating
If you are searching for a photographer you MUST hire David and Blonnie. Not only are they creative geniuses by trade- they understand people. They understand how to motivate grumpy grooms when then don't want to take anymore pictures and how to calm frantic brides/bridesmaids.
I hired them for my destination wedding and it was the one decision I would do over and over. I felt like they just fit into our group of guests as if I had known them my whole life. (there are a lot of crushes on Blonnie from all my girl friends- we loved hanging out with her all morning)
Thank you David and Blonnie for being amazing people- you deserve all the success in the world!

Make sure to check out their VLOG We are Going Somewhere - you will be so inspired!
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Armisha Sent on 05/16/2016
5 out of 5 rating
David, Blonnie and Job did an AMAZING job capturing our Indian wedding:) They were fun and easy to work with- which is very much appreciated, especially during a crazy wedding weekend! People still comment on how gorgeous my pictures are! I would 100% recommend them to anyone I know!
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Jaclyn Sent on 01/27/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I really can't say enough about David and Blonnie. They made me feel so comfortable (take it from someone who hates getting their picture taken). We received our AMAZING sneak peak video only about 2 days after our wedding and all of our pictures less than 2 months after our big day. Everything looks incredible. I have zero regrets about hiring them, they're the best!
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Margaret Sent on 11/16/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had a great experience with David and his partner Blonnie...we met by chance outside the Art Museum, the photographer that we had booked for our engagement pictures was running late and Blonnie and David's clients were also running late. When we found out our photographer had to cancel, Blonnie and David graciously offered to take a few pictures of us. The shoot was short but they did a great job making us feel comfortable and the pictures came out great, and we received them so quickly! We are so thankful they helped us out, and would definitely recommend them!
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User2416979 Sent on 11/09/2015
5 out of 5 rating
David and his assistant Blonnie were amazing! I was anxious about finding the right photographer and videographer, and they exceeded my expectations at every level. We had a blast at our engagement session, and so much fun getting to know them both. They did an incredible job of capturing us as a couple, and also got some adorable pictures of our pup :)

For the wedding, they were thorough, prepared and made the experience as stress free as possible. But most importantly, the pictures are stunning! I can't wait to see our video and know it will be equally amazing. I hope I am able to work with them again for other special occasions, it was such a wonderful experience and I would recommend them to anyone getting married or just looking for some amazing photographers!
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Ryan Sent on 11/01/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We couldn’t be more pleased with CINEMATICbyDavidM. From the moment we first contacted David, he was professional, easy to communicate with, and understood the photo-journalistic style of photography we were seeking. The day of our wedding David and his partner Blonnie did an amazing job. They’re both friendly, funny, and made us feel so relaxed and comfortable through the entire day; they were an absolute pleasure to work with. Their talent and creativity was endless and the moments they captured of us, our families, and friends are breathtaking. Our photos are simply stunning and brilliant and we can’t thank David enough. Hire CINEMATICbyDavidM; without question, it’s the best wedding decision you will make.
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Nicole Sent on 10/10/2015
5 out of 5 rating
BEST INVESTMENT FOR OUR WEDDING HANDS DOWN! David Mielcarek and Jonathan Barmby were professional and beyond talented. We had them film our wedding and we also did the slow motion video booth. Less than 2 weeks later we had our slow mo video completed ( HILARIOUS) and our Coming Soon video. I can't tell you how happy we are with their work! The editing is flawless and we are so excited to get our full length video. This is something we will have forever and the VALUE for this memory is irreplaceable. You miss so much during the day, and to replay it, is what every couple wants. We can't recommend any higher!!!
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Hillary Sent on 05/29/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Thank you is certianly not enough in appreciation for all that David and his assistant Blonnie did for us before, during, and so soon after our wedding. From the minute we started our engagment pictures and David embraced our dog, and then had ice cream with us, I knew we were going to get along. He is a complete artist, I was completely comfortable letting David lead the way and tell us where and how for all of our pictures. His visions were of another level, and yet he made every movement fun and more exciting then the last. When I anxiously asked David for some teaser pictures just within a week of our wedding, he was more than willing to show us what he has been working on. He was respectful of the ceremony, and of our need to be on the dance floor at all times. I can not wait to work with David and his team again!
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Allison Sent on 01/14/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Words can’t express my gratitude and appreciation to David and his partner Blonnie Brooks for their passion, commitment and artistic talent for our New Year’s Eve wedding.

It’s hard to put into words, but David captured moments throughout the evening that I didn’t realize how remarkable they were until I saw them in the photos. For instance, I was watching my husband dance with his mom and his sister came over to whisper something to me. The photo that was captured shows the love between my new sister-in-law and me. While it was happening, I knew it was special, but wow, the photo says a million words. I’m so fortunate to see these moments captured and am lucky to know how priceless they are.

Like many, we were hesitant to do engagement photos since many that we see look forced and unnatural, but with David, those words are the farthest from the truth. David captured our personalities (and our dog) in a way that makes me tear up whenever I look at the pictures, as you can see the true emotion shine through. We used locations that have meaning and David brought these places to life for us. His use of our natural surroundings was brilliant and the pictures are truly “us”.

David is thoughtful, considerate, and committed to his work. My husband and I have even become better photographers by imitating some of the things we learned while he was photographing us!

To sum it up in one sentence, David is a passionate photographer that knows how to capture the moment.
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User1917764 Sent on 11/12/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot say enough about what an unbelievable talent David is, he is a genuine artist. David's attention to detail and ability to pick up inspiration from everywhere are unparalleled. We knew this from my cousins wedding, which we remembered years later, but he's also so much fun to work with. Neither my husband nor I would have described 'posing' as a good time but David made our engagement session such a blast and it really came through in the pictures. On our wedding day so many guests and bridal partiers made a point to mention how great David (and Chrissy) and were. David not only adeptly and professionally handled sticky family situations, but he even made everyone at ease. Finding someone who loves and takes pride in what they do isn't at all common but also being a joy to work with is extremely rare. His work is nothing short of exceptional! We were so happy we reserved David's team for my brother's upcoming wedding. Thank you David!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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Cinematic by David M is on our preferred vendor list for wedding photographers. Not only is David extremely talented, he is also a nice person. Our couples love him and adore his photographs. Highly recommended.

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CINEMATICbyDavidM frequently asked questions

CINEMATICbyDavidM includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Trash The Dress
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
CINEMATICbyDavidM includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
CINEMATICbyDavidM offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
CINEMATICbyDavidM offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
CINEMATICbyDavidM offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Thank You Cards
CINEMATICbyDavidM is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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