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About

  • I grew up in Central Massachusetts and live with my wife and two children in Boston. I started out learning with cheap film cameras as a kid, but really became interested in the early 2000's when digital photography began to evolve. I have a passion for photographing people, using my perspective with a lens, and am always learning more! I like to think I can get almost anyone to smile.

  • I am very flexible, especially when working with young clients. I am also an elementary school teacher with over 20 years of experience working with children and hold a Master's Degree in Literacy and Language. My love of teaching spills over into my passion for photographing people, since I am constantly reflecting and changing to meet my clients’ needs. I have a lot of patience and am willing to do what it takes in order to get wonderful photographs.

    I approaches each shoot individually, thus trying to be sincere and honest with my clients’ needs.

    Give me a call or shoot an email to chat about your story as a couple and your wedding plans ~Dave

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Canvas
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Negatives
Prints

Reviews of Documenting Life's Moments

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Amy L. Sent on 08/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

I wish I could give 10 stars!

I wish I could give Dave 10 stars! Dave is brilliant at what he does and is true artist who made our day absolutely magical. I could not recommend Dave and Documenting Life’s Moments more highly. From our engagement through to the gorgeous wedding photos, Dave captured every beautiful important moment both grand and small and everything in between. Our pictures turned out AMAZING and Dave knew just how to make everything look so beautiful! We now have memories to last a lifetime.

We had to downsize our wedding from a big affair with 120 people down to a backyard ceremony and very small gathering due to Covid-19. Dave came to my in-law’s home, and was so nice, accommodating, kind and thoughtful. Taking all of our concerns about masks and social distancing into consideration, Dave captured our ceremony, the gathering after and also our special request to go to the grounds of our original venue to take some photos. Dave fit right in with my and my husband’s family so well. It was a treat to work with Dave and we all had so much fun with him throughout the time he was there. We are so grateful and thankful to Dave for his kindness, flexibility, professionalism and beautiful photos. If you’re plans have changed due to Covid and you’re having a backyard wedding or an eventual event at a larger venue, we can’t recommend anyone else than Dave and Documenting Live’s Moments. My husband and I are thrilled Dave will be coming back to be apart of our reception in July 2021. Thank you Dave for giving us a forever magical memories of our most beautiful special day!!
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Heather Sent on 11/07/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Dave is a pleasure to work with. He was always professional and went above and beyond expectations. When you have so many things to worry about on your wedding day, its nice to know you can have a dependable guy producing wonderful pictures!
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User1807532 Sent on 09/12/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I can't say enough about this photographer. I had used him for family photos, and whenever we saw his wedding photos, we knew we'd have him do our wedding. It was a no-brainer and we were more than satisfied!!
Dave did an amazing job. He was so professional yet so easy to work with. Our guests and wedding party loved him, too! The pictures are amazing. Thank you Dave for capturing every single moment of our special day!!
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Donna Sent on 12/29/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I have known Dave since college and recently hired him to be the photographer at my wedding. I knew that he was a hard worker, and was so impressed with his photography skills. My husband and I LOVE all 500+ photos. Dave is a professional, kind-hearted photographer that puts everyone at ease. We highly recommend Dave. He is wonderful! :)
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Kerry Sent on 01/02/2013
5 out of 5 rating
David did an outstanding job at my daughter’s wedding. He was WONDERFUL to work with – I have been to wedding where the photographer takes center stage. David meshed into the background and was always a calm presence within the chaos of the day. I would highly recommend having David do an engagement photo shoot – it gives an opportunity for the bride and groom to get comfortable with David and vice versa. That way on the wedding day, they are not starting from square one. That is what we did – and it definitely was worth it.

He managed to capture so many moments that bring us back to the specialness of that day – a special hug, a quick kiss on the hand, a first look at the bride, and a shared smile between two people. The best way I can describe it is - somehow he captured our emotions even more than he captured our pictures.
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Suzanne Sent on 05/17/2012
5 out of 5 rating
I have known David for many years now, so I already knew what a great guy he is. I saw his work on his website before I was even engaged, so when I did get engaged, choosing David as my photography was a given and the first order of business (after deciding on a date!). My husband didn't get a chance to meet David until the day of our wedding and told me after the ceremony, "by the way, the photographer, he's awesome." We loved working with him and Diane (Laura unfortunately was sick that day and Diane Hanlon was kind enough to take her spot). He was so easy and fun to work with. I feel our entire wedding was captured through photos and nothing was left out or missed. A schedule was designed up front so we could keep to a time schedule and any must have pictures were taken. I had many compliments the day of the wedding and after when people saw the pictures. A photographer is so important when it comes to a wedding, I'd recommend David to anyone and look forward to working with him again in the future!
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Marita Sent on 03/01/2012
5 out of 5 rating
David and Laura were recommended to us by friends who had used them for their wedding. We quickly and easily got in touch with them (not always true of some vendors). They came to meet us for dinner close by our house and we realized immediately that we would be in good hands. They were friendly, flexible and very professional both before and during the big day. They even helped us to set up a photo booth which was a huge hit!
On the day of the wedding they were so easygoing about small changes and delays. They got all of the shots that we wanted (of our 2 blended families - not an easy task) and were amazing with the ring bearer and flower girl who were only 2 years old. Most importantly, they provided us with beautiful photos that will last a lifetime. I cannot say enough good things about the experience and hope you choose them too!
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Rj Sent on 09/17/2012
5 out of 5 rating
My wife and I were extremely lucky to have David as our photographer. He was patient, flexible, funny, and helpful throughout the entire wedding picture process (before, during, after). His partner Matt did a really nice job, too. The pictures came out quite incredible, and we couldn't be happier. Thanks again, Dave!!!
Highly Recommend!
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Nina Sent on 05/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We contacted Dave about a month before our wedding and how lucky were we that he was available! Outstanding service from first email to final photos and excellent value for money. Thank you, Dave for capturing our special day!
Kristen
Kristen Sent on 09/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Above and Beyond Your Typical Photographer

Dave was the perfect person to capture our engagement photos and our big day! His nerdiness and kind personality just shines through and we loved our whole experience with him! His attention to detail, concern for what we wanted in our photos, and his dedication to being fully present for our day was amazing!

He was kind enough after having to delay our wedding due to the pandemic to honor his original pricing. He even arrived early to introduce himself to our party and get a feel for the space.

We received so many comments from our guests about how kind and genuine he was. They loved that he interacted with them and had conversations versus just being a bystander in the corner. He was in it 100% which we loved! Not to mention the details he captured were just unbelievable! We are so appreciative of his hard work and dedication to capturing our memories.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Claire Miller, Justice of the Peace Claire Miller, Justice of the Peace Wedding Officiants

David is not only an excellent photographer but also a friendly, all around nice person. I have used him time and time again for my own personal photos (maternity, family) and am always impressed by the photos in his online wedding gallery. He has an eye for detail and produces beautiful, timeless photos.

SMS Jazz Project SMS Jazz Project Wedding Bands

Excellent photographer! Friendly and professional to work with. A few of the photos in our wedding wire account are thanks to his great work.

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