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YOUR LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER Born and raised in LA – a Southern Californian native – now completely addicted to traveling and taking his camera along wherever he goes.

Daniel initially graduated with an engineering degree and took a job in the oil industry, but later ditched it in order to pursue his passion for photography and people. In the last 5 years of running his own photography business, he has experience shooting everything from live concerts, corporate parties, weddings, high-end homes, studio models, and even automobiles. His thirst for knowledge and new challenges keeps his style innovative, blending techniques and ideas across different genres of photography and style to create his own.

Without a doubt though, weddings are his forte. The opportunity to closely get to know so many people from a wide range of cultures, histories, careers, religions, and beliefs makes for a dynamic experience in which Daniel thrives. Snapmotive was created in January 2008 as Daniel’s second wedding photography venture with the primary purpose to place value on every client; its aim is to capture the very best natural representation of each individual in order to reveal their true beauty.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
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
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

High-Res Images

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Snapmotive

Justin
Justin Sent on 09/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Rainy memories captured, HOW'D HE DO IT??!

WOW! Daniel is an INCREDIBLE photographer! He was very punctual, and even gave me great tips and suggestions for a timeline since he's done this so many times! Our wedding was absolutely incredible. We expected sunshine, and it turned into a straight downpour from the night before our wedding all the way until the day after our wedding. Daniel was so down to earth, helping all of us bring fun and ecstatic energy while he captured each timeless moment. I still can't believe how our pictures came out, since it was literally down pouring. I am in awe of the moments captured from beginning and end, and would highly recombined his services as he is funny, personal, and professional.
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Jeff Sent on 11/24/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Daniel has an Annie Leibovitz quote on his site: "A thing that you see in my pictures is that I was not afraid to fall in love with these people."

It's possibly the world's shortest business plan, but this is what sets Daniel apart from most wedding photographers. All these reviews have one thing in common — there is "something else" Daniel brings to the table that transforms the standard couple/photographer relationship into more than just a business transaction and the hope for a few great shots in your wedding album.

You will get amazing, unforgettable photos from Daniel — that's a given. The difference is you will also have fun, be comfortable, learn things about yourself and your partner, and make a new friend at the same time. Daniel's process, from minute one until your final photos are delivered, is designed and executed to make the couple as comfortable and relaxed as possible. He is approachable, fun, friendly, caring, and most of all, extremely accommodating. Using responsive communication and an included engagement session as a primer, you'll be as comfortable as possible in front of the lens by the time the wedding comes around. Being comfortable leads to more natural and relaxed behavior on the couple's part, interacting with Daniel as if he's an old friend while sharing laughs and conversation. The results are a REAL connection and a window into the true personalities of the couple, and that is what comes through in Daniel's images, setting them apart from the pack.

I have been to many weddings where the couple is panicked or stressed about wedding photos, and worse yet, the actual photographer there to record your most important day. A wedding is stressful enough without having to worry about whether or not you will not only "get along" with your photographer, but also if you're going to get a quality product within a reasonable time frame. With Daniel these things are a non-issue, and we couldn't be happier with the experience and results.
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Sandi Sent on 06/19/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Ryan and I loved having Daniel photograph our wedding! He is truly like family and the photos were amazing. Mahalo nui loa for capturing every detail, special moment, and of course dance offs!
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Janet Sent on 01/31/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I have known Daniel for a long time since college and I knew that he is definitely a person that can capture any moment and lead you into basking in that moment with his photos. We had our engagement photo shoot in Malibu by the hiking trails and by the beach. My fiance and I are both very awkward in front of the camera but Daniel was able to help us relax and have fun with us. At the wedding, Daniel was able to capture all of the import pictures that I wanted to have especially with family. We got married in downtown LA in the middle of the Women's March and everything got delayed but Daniel was still able to get all of the shots and accommodate to everyone so well! He is so worth everything we paid for and much more!
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Paul Sent on 01/13/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We were so incredibly happy with everything Daniel provided for us. We wanted to do our engagement shoot and wedding outdoors and after seeing Daniel's prior outdoor work, we knew we had to have him. From day one, we had an instant connection and he even suggested we go somewhere different for our engagement shoot. So we went to Victoria, British Columbia for our shoot! He made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and the rapport with him was smooth and easy right from the start. He scouted out some amazing locations in Tofino and Victoria, which led to some incredible photos and we were more than ecstatic about the way our engagement photos came out.

This made us even more stoked for our wedding day. We felt so comfortable with Daniel that it didn't even feel like he was there taking pictures on our wedding day. Of course the day went smoothly in terms of pictures and even though we're waiting to see our pictures, we know they will be amazing and that we'll be very happy with what he gives us. He is extremely flexible and wants you to have an amazing experience, from the engagement shoot all the way til the end of your wedding. He can expect a call from us for any other events we may have in the future. I highly, highly recommend Daniel for your wedding and for any photography needs.
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Esther Sent on 01/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Hopefully you will only get married once, and it's worth it to have great pictures to look at for the rest of your life. Dan's pictures are beautifully captured, intimate, great quality, and you will how they turn out.
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Brian Sent on 12/11/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Daniel (Snapmotive) took our wedding photos over the Labor Day weekend. He was absolutely amazing. Before the wedding day, my wife and I met with Daniel to discuss our needs. He addressed the style of photos, color, environment, etc. He gave us a run down of how the day was going to go and what we would need to do to make it as smooth as possible. He even coordinated with our other vendors to let them know what was going on. Instead of doing an engagement photoshoot, Daniel came the day before our wedding to shoot the traditional ceremonies as I am Vietnamese and my wife is Korean. On the day of our wedding, he made everyone so comfortable and gave direction really well. When we received our photos, my wife and I were both ecstatic with the quality and the quantity. It was as if he never missed a moment that entire day! I would highly recommend Snapmotive. I will definitely be using him for all my life's milestones!
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Christopher Sent on 09/05/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I never write reviews, no matter how happy or disappointed I am with a product/experience/vendor. But I really feel compelled to write this review.
Me and my wife could not be more happy with our experience with him. One of the many great things about Daniel is how PASSIONATE he is about what he does. He has a deep love of photography since his childhood, and he really pours so much energy in telling your story through it. He also takes the time and effort to get to really know you. This made us feel so comfortable with him taking photos of us, which can be very nerve-wrecking if you (like us) don't feel comfortable in front of the lens. The engagement session felt like having a fun day hanging out with a friend who just happened to be taking photos.
Beyond passion, he is uber TALENTED at what he does. He just knows how to capture the right moment and make it look so magical. I was reviewing our photos and was like, wow, I don't remember looking like that, or having that expression or the scene looking like that. And some of the moments that I did remember, were so fleeting, but he never, never missed a shot. He really knows how to capture the emotions of each moment with his photography. Additionally, he is so versatile as a photographer, and brings his amazing experience and skills in landscape photography, architectural photography, etc. to really bring out the best of any situation or scene.
ABOVE AND BEYOND; this is a term that he defines. Seriously, he gave us so much more than a photographer whether it was his willingness to help us go shopping to pick out the right clothes for the engagement session or helping organize the details of the wedding day and so much more.
The wedding day goes so fast, and really, it's hard to really everything from it. That is why investing in a great photographer is so important. You will not be disappointed. He is worth every penny and more. Just book him before someone else does!
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Isabell Sent on 09/05/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Me and my husband are not that photogenic. But, Daniel always tried to make us feel comfortable and led the whole photoshoot more fun! The results were amazing. We love our photos a lot and would love to work with him again in the future. You won't regret working with him.
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Anika Sent on 08/11/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Daniel Han is amazing! Doing our engagement shoot with him felt so natural. He made us feel so comfortable just being ourselves, and our photos reflected this. And they were stunning. On our wedding day, he handled everything from the getting ready photos, to the first look, to the ceremony and more with such ease. He captured the joy, emotion and love of our day in a magical way. He is professional and friendly. Everyone at our wedding raved about how amazing he was the whole day. Our wedding pictures are incredible, and I will always treasure them. Hiring Snapmotive was the best choice we could have made for our wedding cannot recommend them highly enough.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Solace Weddings Solace Weddings Wedding Videographers

A great company to work with. We highly recommend. Thank you Solace Weddings LLC

Events by Evelynn Events by Evelynn Wedding Planners

I love Snapmotive! Dan is not only a phenomenal photographer, but he is a stand-up guy. As a wedding coordinator, I love working with him because he is on time, professional, easy to get along with, and a team player (hard qualities to find in a photographer!). His photos speak for themselves. Brides, you will be in great hands hiring him for your big, special day!

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Snapmotive frequently asked questions

Snapmotive includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Snapmotive includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Snapmotive offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Snapmotive offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • High-Res Images
Snapmotive offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Snapmotive 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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