My husband and I hit the jackpot when we chose David Goldman as our wedding photographer. Two of our dearest friends highly recommended him and sang his praises. So we agreed to take a zoom with David and see if he was the right fit. On our first call together he was so professional and warm. David was transparent and up front about his service. We could tell he was experienced and organized. Most importantly, he was easy to talk to. We wanted a photographer that we meshed well with, because that is what warrants amazing photos. It’s more than just skill using a camera. You need someone who knows what to do, what the client wants and how to execute the vision while simultaneously making people feel confident on the other side of the lens.

David agreed to coming early to our all-inclusive resort wedding. We wanted him to hang out and get to know us and our wedding guests before the big day. A few days before the wedding, we brought about 30 wedding guests on a catamaran excursion to an island. We asked David to come and snap some photos along the way. What we didn’t anticipate was that David would become our friend in the process. He got along so well with us and our guests. He fit right in with everyone and we had a blast on the island and eventually at our wedding too. I think this is one of the reasons why our wedding photos are so fun. David could walk up to anyone and maintain or encourage the excitement. Everyone felt like they could continue being their authentic selves while having their photo snapped by David. Guests continued being wild and free as David aptly captured candids.

Thanks to David not only being a talented photographer, but also an outstanding human, we can look back at our wedding photos and be transported right back to the magic of those moments.

If you’re looking for an incredibly talented photographer who a wedding expert and feels like an old friend, book David (and his team).

David was the photographer at a friend’s wedding in 2021. We immediately noticed how great he was - honestly, I thought he was a family member with how seamlessly he meshed and interacted with everyone getting ready. During the reception, it was clear David was there to not only capture all the amazing moments that happen on your wedding day, but to help make those moments happen. David is exceptional at reading the room and sensing what the bride(s) and/or groom(s) would want committed to film beyond the standard wedding photos (family shots, wedding party shot, speeches, etc.).

On the day of, David showed us some pictures he took of our friends on his phone (in addition to camera), and literally just insane. We were in Albuquerque in August, so the thunder storms we an active participant in the wedding festivities. David took a picture of the newlyweds in the middle of this completely open road, the wind was blowing, a thunder storm was brewing in the background, and the sun was shining through the clouds. Just such a beautiful moment that still gives me chills when I think about that picture.

Needless to say, when the final photos were finished, our friend group lost our minds with how incredible they came out. Insanely breathtaking and, subconsciously, the caliber to which I measured all other wedding photographers. I am a sucker for moody, candid, documentary-style photos of big events where all the true emotions and energy of the day are captured.

Last year, my now husband and I were planning a wedding just a few months out (we wanted something small and to have it happen in the fall). With the short timeline, we knew it would be hard to find a great photographer. While on a trip to visit the friends who got married in 2021, they were like “Hey, you should see if David is available.” Totally, not something I had ever considered because we are in California and David is based in New Mexico. But right then, I reached out thinking, “there’s no way he’s free, but what the heck, right?” By some cosmic grace of the universe, the weekend my husband and I were planning our reception was the last weekend David had available for the year. No brainer, we booked him immediately.

Within a couple days, I was FaceTiming David to talk about our vision. He was immediately on board and offered to help in any way he could outside of taking pictures - this man has photographed many weddings, so he def knows a thing or two about how to make your day amazing. So, if you’re looking for someone to bounce ideas off of (who are not heavily involved family and friends), David is your man. Honestly, planning the photography logistics was a breeze. David is down for anything, incredibly professional and insightful, and just a delight to talk to.

We booked David for a full weekend (Friday through Sunday) since he was traveling out to California. So, we had an engagement-style shoot the day before the reception, photos on the day of during prep and at the reception, and a family photoshoot at the beach/wreck-the-dress shoot the day after the reception. On the first photo day, it was like catching up with an old friend. David immediately embraced us in a bear hug and showed us all the spots he had scoped out in advance (because he professional and a photography genius). My husband and I are not ones who like to be the center of attention, so doing a photo shoot with just us was a little unnerving and unfamiliar. But David guided us through with prompts and suggestions, and after a few goes, we were feeling ourselves.

The day of the reception, I got SO many comments on how great our photographer was. People thought he was a guest with how easily he blended in with our group. I had literally nothing to worry about because of how on-top-of-everything (and I mean everything, not just photos) David was. We had a little snafu with our music during the reception, but David handled it, gave me a heads up and literally I nor anyone else would’ve known had I not been told. He’s an event master.

Now the pictures. I cannot begin to describe how much we love our pictures. David captured everything my husband and I could ever want to look back at and remember about our weekend. He captured sweet moments (like the dances and speeches), wild moments (like when shot glasses came out and shirts came off), sexy moments (like the wreck the dress shots at the beach), fun moments (like our nieces and nephews living their best lives on the dance floor or drinking whipped cream covered milkshakes), and small moments that I probably would’ve forgotten about but now have eternalized on film (like laughs with each other or our friends and family before the reception).

David is incredibly talented, professional, social, organized, and fun. Do yourself a favor and make your big day easy and even more amazing by making David and his team part of it.

HIRE THIS MAN IMMEDIATELY!! There are no words that can explain how thankful I am that we booked David to share our most meaningful days and capture our love story. David was so accommodating with the engagement shoots as he was able to get my awkward husband to have some fun with pictures all while keeping a constant playful banter with myself! Then he went above and beyond by following us down to Riviera Maya, Mexico December 26th-January 2nd for the wedding and all the other festivities they got to join in on with our closest friends and family. David was willing to find the best locations, leading us over tide pools, uneven rocks, abandoned bridges, and even golf cart rides. His vision was shown through the AMAZING photos and it was an honor to have him along to lead "Wobble" on the dance floor at the reception! We will always be grateful for the photos he shared and the time we all spent together! I wish him nothing but the best in the future & have no second thoughts on the decision to book him especially when looking back on the awe-inspiring photos we received