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About

Drew Bird Photography is a wedding photography company based in Oakland, California that regularly photographs for clients throughout California, all over the USA, and world-wide. The owner, Drew Bird, is an award winning photographer who loves adventure, being in the natural world, and creating visual stories with clients. On your wedding day, he will create a masterpiece visual story of your wedding celebration. He would love to chat more with you about your story and wedding plans.

Services Offered
At Drew Bird Photography, Drew’s photography style is often described as genuine, authentic, visionary, and photojournalistic. He offers a variety of wedding photography services and packages that can be tailored to match most wedding plans. From intimate micro weddings and elopements to really big multiple day celebrations and destination weddings, if you are looking for gorgeous photo storytelling of your wedding Drew Bird is a great choice. Most wedding collections feature pre-planning, engagement sessions, a private online gallery, editing services, and digital files with printing rights. More optional add-ons include additional photographers, destination travel weddings, adventure sessions, photos for welcome parties, day after the wedding sessions, fine art custom designed photo albums, wall art prints, and more.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

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

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints

Reviews of Drew Bird Photography

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User2329057 Sent on 09/22/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Drew did an absolutely fantastic job on our wedding photos. We wanted more storytelling and capturing the moment than posed photos, but we really got everything with him. Drew is a true photojournalist; his photos tell story of your wedding day. He really worked with us to get what we wanted out of it. We went in saying, "If we get about 30-40 great photos, we will be happy." At the end of the day, we got hundreds of photos that are just beautiful. We highly recommend using Drew.
Paola
Paola Sent on 06/02/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Drew is a true professional. He was very non-intrusive and I could tell he was capturing some really cool moments on our wedding day. Drew was very organized, creative, and responsive to all of our questions, no matter how minor. He really worked well with us to make sure we got the types of shots we wanted, and gave some great insight and ideas during the planning process. We are so happy and grateful we had the opportunity to work with him in Virginia.

We really love all of our photos (and so do everyone we share them with)! If you're looking for the perfect photographer for your special day, don't look anywhere else. Drew is it!

Don't look anywhere else for a photographer. This is it!
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I Sent on 07/31/2010
5 out of 5 rating
We are so very happy with our photos. Drew (from His And Her Photography) photographed our wedding. We barely even noticed he was there and he documented everything so well!!! He was like our own personal photo ninja! Everyone at our wedding, our family and friends, keep commenting to us how amazing the photos are. They tell such a beautiful story - and that's exactly what we wanted.

Drew's pricing is fair (really, for the quality of work - I think he could be charging more : ) ) ... he was always quick to respond to our questions and had some great ideas during our planning. And, he was flexible with putting our photography package together. Aside from all of the technical details - Drew is just a really nice and laid back person. He was great to have around all day. We are lucky to have found him!!!

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Steve Sent on 04/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
If you're looking for someone to capture the energy and essence of your wedding Drew is the man. My brother introduced my now wife and I to Drew knowing that we were going to have a destination wedding celebrated over the course of a few days and that we'd want it all documented. His suggestion couldn't have been better, Drew and his assistant were constantly present over the course of 4 days, documenting the interactions of our family and friends in an awesome and candid way, the emotion we felt and saw are brought back each time I look through any of the pictures. His easy going approach and always steady demeanor are clear assets as he navigates through any situation.

If you want someone who's easy to work with (will travel anywhere, came to Nicaragua for our nuptials), takes incredible images and understands how to tell your story through pictures regardless of the locale, Drew is the individual to get it done.
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Chris Sent on 09/14/2013
5 out of 5 rating
My wife and I met Drew a couple of months before the wedding. We were trying to find a photographer that would capture the whole feel of our wedding. Our wedding was outdoors and one of the first times our families, who are from different parts of the world, would meet. Drew's style was such a great fit: professional, attentive, and relaxed.

Wedding days are a blur and it's hard to take everything in. Drew has a great instinct for somehow capturing the essence of what's going on at any given time and developing all that he captures into a story. He seamlessly got us into great spots for pictures when the light was especially interesting (we narrowly missed a storm) and also largely used a photojournalistic style.

My wife and I were just looking through our photos again (the wedding was 2 years ago) and were blown away again by the quality and feel of the photos. I can't recommend Drew highly enough.
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Nicole Sent on 02/19/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Drew was outstanding. He did an impeccable job capturing our favorite moments, and his photos really tell the story of our wedding. Every time we look through them we feel like we are reliving the day, and we always seem to discover something new! Not only is his work wonderful and creative, he is incredibly professional. He was somehow everywhere at once at the wedding, capturing all the key and intimate moments, but also unobtrusive. So many of our guests, especially those who recently had weddings (and their own photographers), commented on the fact that he blended in seamlessly, and those who he did interact with had nothing but nice things to say about him.

Drew's professionalism also extended to the months leading up to the wedding. He always responded immediately to our emails, and he took the time to meet with us twice before the wedding to go over anything and everything we wanted to talk about. Those meetings went a long way in making us feel calm and comfortable about the photography and the event in general, and Drew never rushed us. He was patient and offered advice when we asked, but never intruded on our decisionmaking or told us that we had to do something a certain way. For example, we were not very into the idea of posed shots, and Drew suggested to us a few posed shots that he thought would look really nice, but immediately moved on to focusing on the look and feel that we were going for. We ended up taking the posed shots he suggested, and we are really glad that we did.

As you can probably tell from this lengthy review, we could not have been happier with Drew and would highly recommend him for any event!
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User2117466 Sent on 05/03/2015
5 out of 5 rating
There is only one opportunity to capture the importance of an event like a wedding. Thankfully, Drew dashed our anxieties by quickly delivering an amazing set of photos from our San Francisco City Hall wedding. Initially, we were drawn to Drew's photojournalism style and after reviewing the photos, we could not be more pleased with the results. He masterfully juxtaposed our ceremony with the amazing light and architecture of the SF City Hall building.

Prior to event, communication and planning went very smoothly. Despite neither party being based in SF, he had no issues meeting us there and even did some preliminary scouting the day before. With all the preparation, our photo session went very efficiently. We never felt rushed, and it left us plenty of time to enjoy our day.

After the event, Drew kept us up to date with the status of the pictures, and delivered them exactly when he promised (and for a very reasonable price).

Overall, we were extremely happy with Drew's professionalism and most importantly his talent. We will treasure our photos for years to come.
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Laura Sent on 01/05/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I have nothing but outstanding things to say about Drew and His and Her Photography.
Some details:

He's a delight: Drew's easy demeanor and kind spirit were the first thing my husband and I noticed. He seemed very interested in delivering the kinds of pictures we wanted, and wanted to make sure he could deliver (he did!).

He captures moments not poses: Sure he can do particular pictures if you want him to (and is happily willing), but what set Drew apart from other photographers is how he captures authentic emotions throughout our wedding day. Looking at these photos brings us back to the feelings we were experiencing during the day, it's incredible.

The guy does crazy impressive things with light: I'm no photographer, but the way Drew captures beautiful images and light when the light seemed less than ideal is kind of awe inspiring.

Value: My husband and I looked at a number of photographers who were charging much more than Drew. He could (and maybe should) charge more for his work.

He's unobtrusive: Drew captured a TON of images during our wedding, yet no one seemed to notice him. He was ALWAYS there, but never-ever in the way.

This chica with high standards doesn't have a single negative thing to say. THANK YOU!
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Sarah Sent on 02/24/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I don't know where to start-- with Drew as a person or with his photos?! We were recommended by my husband's friend and as soon as I checked out his portfolio, I knew we had found our photographer. His timeless style and documentary-style visual storytelling was exquisite, and I knew that in booking him we'd have no regrets in the years to come of looking through our photos.

Then! We got to meet with him in person, and let me tell you, he will put you immediately at ease. This gentleman is one of the kindest and warmest individuals and a true professional. My husband and I were in total agreement that this is the person we wanted at our wedding, interacting with our guests and getting all the great shots.

Which is exactly what he did- my guests all raved about his presence and warmth. And even my pre-wedding jitters were no match for Drew's calm, friendly, easy demeanor. We even managed to get in a spontaneous boudoir shoot, which came out beautifully.

I can't recommend Drew enough - do yourself a favor and book Drew and cross worrying about your photos off the list.
Meghan
Meghan Sent on 04/24/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Drew with his and her photography does amazing work. I looked at countless photographers and met with a few but I kept coming back to Drew. I was planning my wedding from 4 hours away and he was really flexible and accommodating. We were able to communicate mostly by phone and email and he was always quick to get back to me. We were in town for a meeting at our venue and he was able to meet with us at the last minute.

Drew doesn't just show up on the day of your wedding, he really takes the time to get to know his clients. He wants to know what type of pictures you like (I sent him a few examples) and what your must have pics are on the day of the wedding. He will help you create a timeline for the day of your wedding. It is really helpful to know that everyone is on the same page since the day goes by so quickly.

Drew was able to capture all of the major moments of our wedding day and all of the details and quiet moments that I never would have even known about (like the flower girl coloring with her grandfather). It is so important to invest in quality photography with a reliable vendor. I would highly recommend His and Her Photography to anyone getting married.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

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Drew Bird Photography frequently asked questions

Drew Bird Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Drew Bird Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Drew Bird Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Vintage
Drew Bird Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Drew Bird Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
Drew Bird 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.
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