Daniel photographed our engagement and wedding photos back in 2014, and from the very first email, he was professional, organized, and so easy to talk to. My husband and I were both nervous before our engagement session because we had never had professional photos taken. Daniel immediately put us at ease. He was kind, patient, and easy to work with, and we quickly realized we had absolutely nothing to be nervous about!

On our wedding day, Daniel was amazing. He took charge when we needed it and helped keep us on schedule, but he also made taking photos feel fun and effortless. He did such a wonderful job capturing not only the big, unforgettable moments, but also the little details and candid moments that we might have otherwise forgotten. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful, and looking through them brings us right back to that day.

After the wedding, Daniel helped my husband create the most beautiful wedding album. It is something I will treasure forever - I highly recommend ordering an album from him!

But what makes Daniel so special to us goes far beyond our wedding day. Since then, he has photographed so many milestones for our family — from fall sessions and maternity photos to newborn sessions and everything in between. We have continued to trust him to capture the most meaningful moments in our lives.

If you’re looking for someone who takes incredible photos, makes you feel completely comfortable, and somehow feels like someone you’ve known forever, do not hesitate to book Daniel. You will not regret it!

Daniel is truly exceptional! His work is absolutely unmatched. He connected with us before the wedding to take some engagement pictures which helped us to feel really familiar and comfortable on the wedding day. He has an incredible gift & ability to capture the beauty of each moment in such a distinct and memorable way. He also makes it really fun and the pictures look so much more natural because of it. We are very grateful to have worked with him and will continue to do so for years to come!

Daniel was absolutely incredible from the moment we met him in our initial interview! We used him for our engagement shoot, welcome party, and our wedding, and couldn't have imagined using anyone else to capture them. He is so personable, relatable, detailed, and what we liked most about him is how he put a huge emphasis on developing a relationship with us. The photos came out better than we could have asked for, and we loved every second working with him. His kind, calm coaching focused on bringing it back to what matters most about these special life milestones. We have someone special for life that we developed a relationship with and we couldn't imagine doing our wedding weekend without him! We will be sure to use him in the future for all of our big life moments!

Daniel did my engagement photos as well as my wedding day and even my newborn photos for my first baby!! I could not be happier! First, he is the sweetest guy with the sweetest wife and adorable family. They are fun and relatable and make taking your photos enjoyable and not stressful. Not only was the experience great but the photos came out beyond anything I could have hoped for. He captured the most important moments of my life and I am forever grateful for Daniel and his talent to take the amazing photos we received. Thank you Daniel!!! We are forever grateful for capturing these memories for us!! I highly recommend Daniel!!

From the moment we met Daniel, we knew we were in expert hands. He approached every detail of our wedding with care and professionalism. On the day itself, he brought a calm, positive energy, seamlessly managing a tight timeline and collaborating effortlessly with other vendors. Our wedding photos are truly magical, every moment beautifully captured and thoughtfully edited. Daniel is a master of his craft. We've continued using him for family shoots (despite living across the country) and several of our friends have hired him for their own weddings after seeing his work. His talent, professionalism, and positive energy are unmatched.

Our relationship with Daniel and Sarina now spans 10 years - from engagement to wedding to my first pregnancy to, most recently, a family shoot with our now 3 year old daughter. There is no one we would trust more than Daniel to capture our precious family milestones. We knew that our relationship with Daniel would be special from the moment we had our engagement session with him in San Francisco. For 2 people who feel awkward in front of a camera, Daniel made us feel comfortable and took the time to understand our desires in order to help us find the right shots. Throughout the entire wedding planning process, I had the utmost confidence in Daniel’s ability to really capture our special day in the way I envisioned and he delivered! He is always responsive and detailed in responding to our questions and has a keen attention to detail. After all these years, we continue to work with Daniel because he delivers amazing work time and time again and places the primary importance on the happiness of his clients! We have and will continue to recommend Daniel over and over again. Daniel is an incredibly skilled photographer who will put in the care and effort you hope for to capture your life’s special moments.

Daniel was everything we could have hoped for in a wedding photographer—and so much more. From the start, he set himself apart by truly getting to know us. He even took the time to have dinner with us beforehand, not just to talk logistics, but to understand who we are as a couple. That personal touch made all the difference on our wedding day.

On the big day, Daniel made the experience feel effortless. He was a wallflower when he needed to be—capturing candid, beautiful shots without ever intruding—but also knew exactly when to step in and offer the perfect amount of guidance and confidence. He struck that balance perfectly; he was never intrusive, always reassuring. Our family portraits were beautifully done, and the candid moments he captured are some of our most treasured memories. Daniel doesn’t just photograph weddings—he invests in the people he’s working with, and it shows in every shot. We couldn’t recommend him more.

Daniel absolutely ROCKS! We booked him for our wedding in Oceanside, CA and could not have been more satisfied. From the beginning of reaching out to him all the way to the last thing frame he shot on our big day Daniel was a consummate professional and a true joy to work with.

Daniel and his crew operated seamlessly the day of our wedding. It was truly impressive how they weren’t even noticeable but still seemed to capture all of the right moments. He perfectly captured and was a huge part of the best day of our lives.

We cannot recommend him enough!

-Bradford Downs

Daniel is extremely helpful, flexible, incredibly talented, and just a fun guy to hang out with. In terms of our needs as a couple, everything was met! His skills as a photographer highlights even the smallest details that you work so hard to include. Additionally, he was amazing when it came to making our ideas for photos a reality. He's really great at highlighting the moments that you want to remember for the rest of your life, and he encourages and allows you to enjoy your day. We can't thank him enough, and we'd choose him over and over again!

Daniel Cruz was wonderful to work with. He really captured our day beautifully. He made everyone feel comfortable and is highly professional. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for the best of the best.