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My approach to wedding photography is to focus on your story. The rawness of emotion. The gathering of friends and family that haven't seen each other in years. The excitement of starting a new family. Celebration -- and the quiet moments that surround it.

I am honored that people invite me to capture so many important moments in their lives. My aspiration to become a professional photographer started in high school. I was able to make that a reality after working as a photographer in the White House during the Clinton-Gore administration. Subsequently, I worked as a photojournalist at several newspapers across the country. I discovered my passion for the art of wedding photography in 2003, when I photographed my first wedding with a fellow photojournalist from the Palm Beach Post.

Since that time, the San Francisco Bay beckoned me home, and my passion for telling stories through photojournalism has only grown. I became the in-house photographer at Pixar, documenting life and the community behind the scenes at the animation studio. I have been fortunate enough to travel around the world to photograph in places such as Papua New Guinea, Turkey, China, and Palau. My wedding photography enables me the opportunity to explore new places, meet interesting people and create art from intimate moments, during one of the most important days of your life.

Thank you for considering me to be your wedding photographer.

If you would like to contact me, please email or call:

debby@colemanfoto.com

(925) 408-9179

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Frequently asked questions

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

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Albums

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints

Reviews of Deborah Coleman Photography

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Mary Sent on 01/01/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Debby was all I could have hoped for in a wedding photographer. She and her husband teamed up to take the most beautiful portraits and captured the best candid moments as well, such as my crazy Uncle Bob doing the splits on the dance floor. She was friendly and professional, and obviously experienced as she was not flustered when I had my typical pre-wedding freakout. Planning was hassle-free as she was very responsive in our correspondence prior to the wedding. I could not be more pleased with the final album and all of my friends and family agree. Definitely choose Debby if you are looking for a talented, professional, and friendly wedding photographer.
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User2400528 Sent on 10/30/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding photos were a high priority for us, and my husband is an artist and very picky about photographers. We wanted beautiful photos that captured all of the emotion of the day. Deborah was fantastic. I think the photos are beautiful and did a perfect job of capturing so many of the sweet moments of the day.

The other nice thing about her, is that is was great working with her. She was very responsive. The day of, she was basically following us around for a good portion of the day, but it didn't feel intrusive. It was fun working with her! Deborah also got us the photos in 3 weeks!

We would absolutely recommend her to any of our friends or family!
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Alison Sent on 01/08/2015
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I were so thrilled to have Debbie as our wedding photographer and are so happy with how all the photographs turned out. It was such a pleasure working with Debbie; she is professional, personable and super talented. We had such a wonderful experience working with her, and she captured our wedding so beautifully!
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Tamsen Sent on 11/18/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Deborah was wonderful to work with, that is all I really need to say, but it doesn't really express how thrilled my husband and I are with her.

She is incredibly talented, and managed to capture some truly beautiful shots that will become treasured memories.

I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone wanting someone that goes beyond a list of portraits and catches the emotion of people and the mood of a special moment.

I trusted her implicitly to capture our wedding beautifully.

Top notch
Tamsen

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Karli Sent on 07/20/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Debbie is an amazing photographer and a consummate professional. She had great ideas about photos for our wedding, and I felt like we got really unique and timeless shots that we will cherish forever. She is also super easy to work with and such a friendly and kind person. You won't regret hiring Debbie for any event!
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Simone Sent on 07/14/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Debby is an incredible artist.

Her talent is one of a kind, and we are so lucky to have had her at our wedding. We had so much fun doing some photo shoots which helped time to go by fast so we could go see our family/friends. Debby has a great eye for the potential of a great photograph. Photos are so important for the future (showing future friends, looking at them when you are older, possible children), and Debby knows this and is sensitive to your concerns. Debby is a good listener, and that is huge with photographers. She will not only listen, she will deliver. My husband and I are so happy with our photos. They show our friends/family the way we see them, not as posed manikins. Her usage of light and color is breath taking.

Debby made our wedding come to life, over and over again.

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Rodney Sent on 06/04/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Debby is great, and you will not be disappointed with the quality of her photographs. Her photojournalism background shined in every photo - she captured very candid moments of our wedding without being obtrusive in any way. We were so happy to relive so many wonderful moments through her photos.

She's also incredibly easy to work with, and she worked really well with our other vendors. I'm big on email, and it was a seamless way for us to communicate regarding schedule of the day, and even payment. The day of, Debby primarily worked with our wedding coordinator, and it was clear from the beginning that the two of them had everything planned out so well. The whole day is so incredibly chaotic with family, friends, and, well, EVERYTHING - it was nice to know that all the things happening behind the scenes in regards to our photos was so incredibly organized.

Her second shooter was equally wonderful, and equally unobtrusive. We were able to get shots of the bridesmaids and groomsmen getting ready with the second shooter, which was really great.

Also, the PHOTO ALBUM! It's really beautiful - the leather, the layout. We couldn't be happier.
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Miranda Sent on 06/04/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Debby was a dream to work with - very professional, but easygoing and kind. Our wedding photos were BEAUTIFUL. I'm so glad we decided to invest in a great photographer; it was definitely worth it!
Laurie
Laurie Sent on 05/30/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Debby is the consummate professional. She is kind, low-key, thoughtful, and extremely talented. Our wedding pictures are beautiful and creative. Everyone looks good! Debby even let me design my own wedding album.
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Jessica Sent on 05/27/2014
5 out of 5 rating
If you're considering using Debby as your photographer, stop and just book her already before her schedule fills up. I had the good fortune that Debby was THE photographer for a circle of acquaintances, so I was admiring her work at various weddings well before I was even dating my husband. When we got engaged, the only thing I knew I wanted at our wedding was Debby as the photographer. She takes beautiful ceremony shots and portraits, but I have never seen her equal at candid shots pre-ceremony and at the reception (and trust me, I've studied the wedding photos of many friends and family). Debby uses her documentary style to inconspicuously capture natural joy and fun on the faces of you and your guests as you celebrate.

Working with Debby was a dream. She's very sweet and approachable, and has a relaxed style (which, in all the other stress of wedding organizing, was very much appreciated). The day of the wedding, other than the post-ceremony portraits, I honestly didn't even notice she was there - and I mean that in the best way possible. She was so unobtrusive, never dictating the timing of the events to meet her photographing needs (as some photographers do), but then we received the hundreds of amazing images and moments that she caught that I didn't even know had happened. That's why hiring Debby as our wedding photographer was so important to me. Memories fade without a visual cue to keep them fresh, and we had gathered all our family together to share in our happiness. Debby's photography captures the smiles when they're fresh and saves that laughter and joy to share later.

I liked my florist and would recommend her, and I liked our DJs and would recommend them, but Deborah Coleman Photography is the only vendor I feel so passionately about and evangelize. Hire her!
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Deborah Coleman Photography frequently asked questions

Deborah Coleman Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Albums
Deborah Coleman Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
Deborah Coleman Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
Deborah Coleman Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
Deborah Coleman Photography is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in average response time, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.9 in value.

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