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Hello,

I wanted to tell you a bit about Luminary Photo and what we do. I have been a photographer for most of my adult life and enjoy it immensely. I have been doing weddings, events, portraits, headshots, and senior portraits professionally since 2005. I have been married for 10 years and my wife and I run Luminary Photo together. My daughter is an artist in her own right and a pretty good photographer as well.

While I love all types of people photography, what I truly love is helping a couple capture the moments of their wedding day. Luminary Photo focuses on capturing emotions and stopping time. Yes, we are professional time travelers. When you go back and look at your photos from Luminary Photo we allow you to travel in time to when this day happened and what happened. I know it sounds corny but it is the truth. We love being able to do that for our couples

Give us a chance to tell you a bit more about who we are and what we do. We know you have a choice in your photographer and Luminary Photo will do all we can to make your day perfect!

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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?

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

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date

Reviews of Luminary Photo

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Jessica Sent on 05/14/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Luminary Photo's Dave Alton felt like an old family friend. He and his assistant fit seamlessly into my day, comfortably interacting with family and friends to get amazing shots. He was imaginative - taking pictures from the roof! - and captured pictures I didn't even know I wanted until I saw them. My husband and I were so happy with the result. In fact, we're hiring him again for my dad's surprise birthday party! I very highly recommend Luminary Photo.
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Diana Sent on 06/08/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Luminary Photo was fantastic! They were very professional. They gave great ideas for beautiful shots! They were very open to all ideas and really made the day go smoothly. So glad that we were able to have them shoot our wedding. Best decision ever!
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Kim Sent on 05/14/2010
5 out of 5 rating
he did excellent work. David was patient and understanding to our request and concerns. Took the time to explain some of the pictures that he wanted and that would look good.
I would recommend him to my friends and family which I already have and they really like him too.
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Awards

9
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
L.A. Rhythm Crew L.A. Rhythm Crew Wedding Bands

Dave at Luminary Photo did a great job of capturing our Top40/Wedding band in it's best light. He's easy to work with and made the proofs available very quickly. I'd definitely use him again and recommend him for any kind of event photography. Dave's the man!

Best Western Posada Royale Hotel & Suites Best Western Posada Royale Hotel & Suites Hotel Weddings

We had a beautiful wedding event here last weekend. The photographer Dave is a pleasure to work with and based here in Simi Valley!! He is not only professional and talented but has a gift of capturing beautiful moments on camera for all to enjoy for years to come! Looking forward to working together again!

Rev. Randall G. Gullickson, D.D. Rev. Randall G. Gullickson, D.D. Wedding Officiants

California has given to wedding photography many talented photographers in the past. But when I saw website of Luminary Photo I said to myself, this guy’s work is amazing! Of course, I have not met a bride yet, that was not absolutely gorgeous on her wedding day. But can every bride and groom look and pose like a model? Apparently for Luminary Photo it’s not an issue. All his brides and some grooms are gorgeous, and look like hight fashion models. Never the less, I am very impressed with the way Dave sets up the lighting. I don’t know how he finds time during the wedding, but the lighting is superb….Something we all can learn….

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