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About

David W. Coulter Photography is a wedding photography company based in Henryville, Pennsylvania. Owner and photographer David W. Coulter photographs wedding events throughout the local area, including Poconos, Lehigh Valley, and northeast Pennsylvania. Part of the Pocono wedding industry for more than 30 years, the company takes a photojournalistic approach to weddings of all kinds, covering them thoroughly and discreetly.

Experience
David W. Coulter began formally studying photography in 1978, but his interest in photography began before his senior year of high school. He began shooting for the high school newspaper under the guidance of his photography teacher. He studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, specializing in documentary photography and photojournalism. In this period, David began a part-time freelance commercial photography business for corporate events, annual reports, and marketing offices of colleges and private schools. He also photographed fine art and crafts for artisans, and exhibited those in local galleries. In 1982, he joined the Pocono Record newspaper, shooting sports and breaking news. In 1998, he left the newspaper to start a freelance photography business from his home.

Services Offered
David W. Coulter Photography offers wedding packages for budgets of all sizes. The company provides photos in formats such as albums, digital files, canvases, flush mounts, matted prints, prints, proofs, and save-the-date and thank-you cards. Its services also include:

  • One event per day
  • Additional hours
  • Multiple locations
  • Engagement shoot
  • Wedding portraits
  • High-resolution images
  • Liability insurance
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Proofs

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

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of David W. Coulter Photography

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Jenny Sent on 10/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Look No further

David Coulter was amazing! He was very communicative and professional from the beginning and was able to handle a 400 person wedding by himself. We worked well with our videographer and the pictures were beautiful. He established a timeline with time the day of so all pictures would get done on time and he made me feel at ease the day off . I Would recommend him to anyone!
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Casey Sent on 09/16/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Everything about working with David was perfect, I can't recommend him enough! David photographed our wedding on July 2nd and not only was he timely and professional in his communication with me, but he is honestly one of the kindest and most thoughtful people I have ever worked with. Not to mention the photos, which were amazing! He captured the most incredible moments of not only my husband and me but of all the guests. We will treasure his photos forever. Also, he edited the photos and gave us access to them within two weeks! We were amazed at the quality and speed of his work. I wouldn't recommend anyone else to photograph your event!
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Lisa Sent on 10/02/2014
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I were married at Skytop Lodge,Pa.. David was amazing! He was a pleasure to work with, he knew the best spots to take us and our wedding party for the perfect portraits. We did not hire a videographer, David captured our day perfectly. He was everywhere, we have so many great photos of everyone! Our guests even commented on how nice, quick, and efficient he was. I am very excited to print my albums!!! Highly reccomend him!
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User1091989 Sent on 02/16/2013
5 out of 5 rating
David was our photographer for our wedding this month and he is just wonderful! He is so helpful even with helping my bridesmaids tie the bow on my dress haha. Hes really a delight to work with and takes wonderful pictures. He works with you to make your pictures exactly what you want. Would definitely recommend him as your photographer!
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Sarah Sent on 12/16/2012
5 out of 5 rating
I was so nervous about hiring a photographer for our wedding.
When I met David Coulter, I knew he was the perfect photographer for us. From looking at his website, I already knew he was a beautiful photographer capturing the "life" of any event he shoots. Upon meeting him, my husband and I were really struck by his laid back and friendly personality, his calming demeanor and his professionalism.
He had GREAT advice about how to make the most of his services and our time on our wedding day when it came to photographs. He was enthusiastic about what we planned for our wedding day.
On our wedding day, at no time did he become the center of attention as some photographers do... you know, up on the altar, telling bridesmaid's to fix the bride's hair, dress, etc. He knew we were simply looking for someone to capture this big party with his artistic eye and camera. From the moment he arrived to take "getting ready" shots, he made me feel at ease and even more excited about the day.
I LOVE the photos from our wedding. Our family loves the photos of our wedding. David preserved our day on film masterfully. I am still amazed how he managed to be in so many different places at once to snap: my nephew and I high-fiving after he drove the paddle boat under a water fountain, my boss and his wife dancing up a storm, the full moon and sparklers, my great uncle and his namesake nephew, and a few people dancing on tables and chairs. There are lots of photos of kisses that my husband and I thought we were stealing when no one was looking. I never knew I was being photographed. That, to me, is the mark of an amazing photographer.
We are so appreciative for David being a part of our wedding day. At the end of the night, we asked to pose in a picture with him. (He handed off his camera to a very trusted friend.) The photo of the three of us is as much a part of the happy memories of the day as many others.
I recommend David Coulter with no reservations.
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User984340 Sent on 10/22/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Dave is a true professional who is an absolute pleasure to work with. His work is beautiful, he is prompt and has a wonderful demeanor. I highly recommend him!
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Cheryl Sent on 06/23/2012
5 out of 5 rating
We got married on June 9, 2012 and could not be happier with our choice of photographers. David went above and beyond what we could have ever expected. We ended up with over 600 beautiful pictures that captured our special day wonderfully. David was easy to get along with, catered to what we wanted and was very pleasant to work with. The quality of the pictures is phenomenal, many of them we didn't even realize he took. He captured the numerous details that went into the planning but that we didn't necessarily see or remember until we saw the photos. There is no doubt in our minds that if we ever need a photographer, David will be our first call!! He also did a fantastic job of getting photos of all of our guests and the pictures truly showed everyone enjoying the celebration without us even knowing he was there. We highly recommend David for anyone's choice when a photographer is needed. We could go on and on about how much we enjoyed working with him and how much we love the photos. We plan to enjoy looking at them for many years to come. If you need a photographer for your wedding or for any other special occasion, David Coulter should be the first person you call!!
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Jamie Sent on 03/26/2012
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I got married in early October, 2011. We found David here on weddingwire.com. I was looking for a photojournalist to shoot our wedding, and his website was just stunning. I contacted David through e-mail, and he was very quick to respond. My husband is from Canada, so I knew after our marriage we would be going through immigration and I would be moving to Canada too. I knew that I needed flexibility with my wedding photographer because I didn't need a lot of things that other brides need, like albums or even actual prints. Really, I just needed beautiful pictures on a digital format, the rights to use them and fast turn around so I could include them in our immigration application. At the same time, I also didn't want my photographer "getting in the way" and I wanted to enjoy my day, to which David more than agreed.

Come the wedding day, David made the trip to Dalton, PA, which is slightly farther than he normally would go, and he was just as nice in person as he was through our e-mail correspondence (no, we didn't meet beforehand). He felt like an old friend come to take our picture. He melted into the background when needed, and yet, was right there getting all the important moments. He had no problems taking pictures on the fly either. I remember during some of the requested posed shots I saw my Aunt, cousin and her daughter walking away hand in hand, and I just thought it would be the cutest picture, so I stopped David and said "can you get that shot?". He took off running, just to make sure he got the shot I wanted. And it came out absolutely adorable, but that's the type of photographer he is, he is gracious and accommodating. On a few occasions we had to go back outside for a few more posed shots, and he never had any issues with doing that, right down to the requested last shot of my husband and I walking away into the sunset. David was just wonderful.

At the end of the day David did verify with us that we needed a fast turn around, and chatted with us about the immigration process we were about to undertake. My husband was very impressed with him and on more than one occasion remarked how much he enjoyed speaking with him. Then the very next day, David called, and surprisingly, he had already got our photos ready for us. He had gone home, and prepared them right after our wedding. We were able to pick up the disks (it was on the way to our honeymoon location otherwise he would have mailed them for us) just two short days after the wedding. That was stunning, and very much appreciated. Because of David we were able to get our immigration package in much faster than we anticipated. And the photos are fantastic. They tell the story of my wedding day. They are real and beautiful, and perfect. I really can't thank David enough. I would recommend David in a heartbeat.
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Alisha Sent on 07/06/2011
5 out of 5 rating
David Coulter has lived up to everything a venue can hope for in a preferred vendor. David is an example of a true professional; his flexibility, kindness and consistency has made our jobs as wedding coordinators an enjoyable experience!
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Kerri Sent on 06/06/2011
5 out of 5 rating
In my opinion the photographer is the most important person you will hire for your wedding. The day will come and go but the photos will allow you to look back on your special day forever. David was great. He provided the perfect mixture of candid and portrait style pictures. He captured moments that would have been otherwise impossible for me to see. David was also very discreet. I highly recomend him for a any wedding. You will not be disappointed.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
The Lodge at Mountain Springs Lake The Lodge at Mountain Springs Lake Hotel Weddings

David Coulter has lived up to everything a venue can hope for in a preferred vendor. David is an example of a true professional; his flexibility, kindness and consistency has made our jobs as wedding coordinators an enjoyable experience! -Alisha and Cindy

Stroudsmoor Country Inn Stroudsmoor Country Inn Hotel Weddings

David Coulter photo journalistic approach to wedding photography is a breathe of fresh air! His work is never posed or ordinary. David has captured memories for many Stroudsmoor Couples who have thanked us for recommending his services. The Stroudsmoor Event Team can high recommend David Coulter Photography.

Heart Ceremonies: Rev. Stephanie Anne Thompson Heart Ceremonies: Rev. Stephanie Anne Thompson Wedding Officiants

I have known David for over ten years and I always appreciate his gentle, attentive and positive approach on the wedding day. David provides a couple with beautiful pictures, as well as professional, personal and confident service. I appreciate the way he captures the special moments of the ceremony! I love his work!

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David W. Coulter Photography frequently asked questions

David W. Coulter Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Proofs
David W. Coulter Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
David W. Coulter Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
David W. Coulter Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Wedding Portraits
David W. Coulter Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
David W. Coulter Photography 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.
David W. Coulter Photography currently offers 3 discount promotions for wedding services.
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