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Dave Ainley Photography

Dave Ainley Photography

Spokane, WA
4.6 out of 5 rating, 41 Reviews
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    Meagan Sent on 06/05/2018
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    A couple years ago(maybe longer) I attended a friends wedding and after the ceremony went to find a table. Finally found one with seats that weren't for family and sat next to this couple that was crazy awesome and nice. Turns out they were the photographers for the wedding, Dave & Jill Ainley. Since then I have followed this couple and their work. I finally had the opportunity to work with them as they now offer business lifestyle photoshoots. Something I was very interested as I make moves towards starting my own business. My experience was nothing short of amazing. The Ainleys do everything they can to loosen you up and make you feel comfortable. Spending time with the Ainleys always feels like sitting down for dinner with someone you've known for a very long time. They are very passionate and good at what they do. If you aren't working with Dave Ainley photography yet, you're missing out. They offer a plethora of photography services from a full-blown wedding, to business, to family, to anything you could possibly imagine they can make it happen. You won't be disappointed. Dave and Jill have a new client for life.
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    Shakanna Sent on 12/04/2017
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    Dave is very professional and very kind hearted. During our boudoir shoot he made me feel comfortable and confident. The pictures turned out beautifully and I'm looking forward to doing more work with him! Would recommend.
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    Shieliene Sent on 10/24/2018
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    Captured All the best parts of us!

    I have known Dave since High School, and when I finally decided it was time to marry the man I knew I'd spend the rest of my life with, I knew I wanted the best photos to capture this huge step for me and my husband to be. My finances were tight and my budget small, but he worked with me on a payment plan and made it so I got the best possible photos on my wedding day. We got married on 8/19/18 on the worst day possible in the outdoors of Spokane, Wa when all the wildfires made the air quality hazardous for anyone and yet, Dave pushed through with all of us and he and his wife took the most amazing photos. His professionalism and comedic attitude made for a relaxing day for everyone, even my husband who hates having his picture taken! The entire wedding party and our families absolutely adored him and his wife and found him to be such a laid back guy who went to great lengths to provide us the best experience. I would highly recommend Dave and his wife Jill as photographers for any occasion! Thank you so much!!
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    Mckenzie Sent on 03/02/2016
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    Dave did my senior photos, one of my sisters senior photos, and my other sisters wedding photos. I can honestly say that we were all happy with each and every photo! My family and I will continue to come to him for all our photo needs!
    I will say however, don't go to him if you want plain, boring, stare at the camera and smile photos.... His photos are much more creative!
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    Jenn Sent on 05/01/2017
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    If you want amazing photos and a fun experience, Dave Ainley Photography is a MUST! He is an excellent artist and a great person who knows how to capture beautiful moments naturally. I have not always been a fan of being in photos, but I was thrilled to see how he captured all of us in our recent family session. I highly recommend his services. You will not be disappointed!
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    Jacob A. Sent on 08/10/2016
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    When I would think about wedding photos it stressed me out a little bit. I wanted something different and fun and yet traditional. Working with Dave and Jill far exceeded our expectations. I honestly had no clue how they would take our crazy ideas for photos and make them work but it was beautiful and perfect. They have a way of making you feel comfortable and relaxed on what is one of the most stressful days of your life. We laughed, cried & laughed again and the best part was.... that's just who my husband and I are and Jill & Dave were able to 100% perfectly show that in our photos. We can't wait to use them again for future life events. Besides that, we have new friends for life.
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    Stacy Sent on 03/22/2016
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    I would highly recommend Dave Ainley to anyone who is looking for a photographer, no matter thee event. We have hired him for our July, 9th Wedding and he just recently did our engagement photos. His creativity, personality and work ethic is like no other! He photographed us on a Sunday afternoon and had our "sneak peaks" posted the very next day and it just happened to be our anniversary, which was beyond thoughtful and such a nice surprise! We feel truly blessed to know him and feel even more blessed to have him be a part of our big day! He comes very highly recommended from many and if my fiancé and I could rate him a 10, we would!
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    Breana Sent on 05/23/2015
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    I highly recommend him! He did my senior pictures and from then on I knew he was gonna shoot my wedding. He just did our engagement photos and just from the 2 teasers he posted I am already in love. Dave knows how to capture the most breath taking photos. I can't wait till he shoots our wedding. He is so much fun to work worth!!
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    I have not only used Dave Ainley Photography for my own use but have had many friends and family use him as well! Each and every time Dave was very professional and did an excellent job! I speak only to the business side of things because his work and quality of art need no praise. They speak for themselves! Dave is more than just a photographer, he is an artist. Check out Dave Ainley Photography on Facebook and you'll see exactly what I mean! I highly recommend his talent!
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    Luke Sent on 04/03/2015
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    Dave has and continues to be a great area of support for my fiancé and I. He maintains professionalism at all times, but still has the ability to be fun and quirky, keeping the experience exciting and memorable. He has an eye for images that most are unable to see and I'm blown away by the natural talent that Dave has for photography. Highly recommend for any photography circumstance.
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    Scott Sent on 03/02/2016
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    Dave is a true artist. He isn't afraid to climb a tree or lay on wet ground if thats what it take to get the shot. He is the only guy I know who still shoots film (of course he supplements with digital) but there is an undeniable quality to film that you just don't get with digital. He's not the cheapest photographer out there, but you get what you pay for, so if you want some unique amazing shots, he's the guy. He gets to know you in order to capture your photos your way.
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    Aubrey Sent on 03/02/2016
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    If you want a creative genius Dave Ainley is the person for you!!! I couldn't have asked for a more amazing photographer for one of the most important days of my life! Dave and his wife jill are a dynamic duo they were able to add so much joy to our day and working with them was so stress free id do it all over again :-)
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    Kyle Sent on 08/25/2014
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    Dave is an amazing photographer. His photos are top notch. And he is very passionate about what he does. My fiancé and I booked him and we live across the state. That's how much we loved his work. We traveled to Spokane for an engagement session and Dave was VERY patient and kind while working with my fiancé and I who were both more than a bit nervous to get photos taken as we had not really done it before. His Goal was always to put our comfort first and he wanted to make sure we felt like ourselves in the photos. He is amazing at capturing true moments and emotions.

    Also he has amazing customer service skills and was willing to work faster for us since we live so far away.

    We highly recommend him and are excited for him to travel to our side to shoot our wedding at Port Gamble.

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    So the wedding has come and gone and Dave and Jill were again phenomenal! I love looking at all the moments Dave was able to capture. He caught the true essence of the wedding, the mood, the atmosphere, the nervousness, the anticipation, the pure joy, the terror. He is an amazingly talented photographer. And. My wife and I are beyond thrilled that he was put in our lives and we were able to hire him to shoot our wedding. And he doesn't just capture the bride and groom (while those are his main focus) he also captures what the guests are feeling and that's very special to us. I sent a picture of some friends of mine dancing to them and they started to cry from the beauty of it (not exaggerating)

    YOU NEED TO HIRE THIS MAN!!!NO ONE ELSE WILL DO!
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    I got married in Las Vegas, Dave and Jill traveled to Vegas to shoot my bridal and wedding photos. Even through the tough stress of the wedding they kept me laughing through it all. Thanks for everything guys!
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    Mitchell Sent on 09/17/2014
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    Definitely my favorite photographer! I've done 2 shoots with him so far and he took my senior pictures this year and i love them more than i can express. He makes you feel so comfortable when shooting pictures. Unlike most photography companies, he captures emotion through the pictures rather than a 100% staged smile. He is hilarious and so easy to get along with. I recommend him for any shots you want done. I know next time i need some pictures done, i'm going to him for the 3rd time.
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    Desiree Sent on 07/03/2014
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    Dave restored a photo for my mother and grandmother and he did an absolutely fantastic job! He was verry affordable and finished it a lot faster than we thought it would take. Thanks again Dave
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    Pauline Sent on 06/25/2014
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    Dave is amazing...not only at photography but honestly he is just a great guy. I love how going into a session how he sat with us before just making small talk to get to know us as a family and to just break the ice. My kids couldn't have been more comfortable around anyone else. It was a lot easier to tap into that "just act natural" look you go for rather than the posed/choreographed photos that you tend to end up with. As we went through our trip together creating battle scenes, getting smooches, watching my 3 year old pee in the middle of a dirt road, Dave asked us to rate our photo shoot...a 10 scale is not large enough for this guy. We had so much fun, and truthfully Dave could not have captured our silly little family any better. I cannot wait to see everything from today. When you husband walks away and says, "that was a good time, that guy is fun," you know you got some great pictures to reflect our personalities!! We will be using Dave Ainley Photography again, no doubt about that!!
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    Lauren Sent on 08/26/2014
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    Dave and Jill were amazing people to work with! Dave makes you feel so at ease with his laid back personality and humor. As a result our photos turned out AMAZING because he captures you in the moment with real laughs and real smiles. He loves his work and makes sure that we will love it too. Definitely my go to guy for photography services in the future!
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    Courtney Sent on 05/09/2014
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    Everything about my maternity shoot was perfect! It was a great experience that turned out amazing pictures! The shoot exceeded my expectations and being 38 weeks pregnant and feeling every bit of it, looking at my pictures, I for once didn't feel like I looked it!! It suited and captured my personality perfect and was everything I would want for maternity pictures and something to look back on to remember this intimate time with my baby!
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    Candi Sent on 04/18/2014
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    Our photo shoot was amazing!!! We loved hanging out with Dave and he was incredible with our family!! His ability to get our family to relax and have fun was so great!! We were blown away with the quality of photos and we are beyond pleased!! Can't wait to have our family photos taken again!!! We would highly recommend Dave to shoot all of your special moments!! What an incredible experience.
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    Tanya Sent on 02/19/2014
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    We just finished our engagement photos today and what an incredible experience! The whole day surpassed our expectations and we felt so natural and at ease! Not only was this shoot so much fun but we were able to just be ourselves and enjoyed every part of our day! Dave wanted us to have a "10" experience and it was better than that..I would rate a 12 on a scale of 1-10! Just amazing! Dave really took the time to get to know us as a couple and individually and we were able to capture some amazing photos! We're so excited for our wedding day and couldn't imagine anyone but Dave Ainley Photography to capture our special moments!
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    Andrew Sent on 02/13/2014
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    For our engagement photo session all I can say is, what an incredible experience! The whole shoot completely surpassed my expectations. The entire session felt like a regular day for Lindsey and I, and captured perfectly how we enjoy spending time together. Dave was very professional, but at the same time it seemed as if we had planned a fun day together and had a dear friend go along and simply capture every moment for us. Dave allowed us to be our weird selves and lead the way. He only interceded and/or gave direction when absolutely necessary to ensure we captured the moment the best way possible on camera, and to make sure we got the most out of our session. I highly recommend Dave Ainley Photography!
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    Erika Sent on 02/04/2014
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    I want to encourage anyone looking for a very uniquely personal senior photo session to have a cup of coffee with Dave. We did my little sisters portrait with Dave Ainley Photography. Not only did he spend time helping her over come her shyness, but also to get to know her, making her feel comfortable. We incorporated many personal touches he welcomed & collaborated ideas. Resulting in something more than just a senior portfolio. I look at these pictures and I see the essence of this young woman. Dave captured her, & represented it beautifully in the finished product. Its art really, at its finest. Do yourself a favor & call Dave!!
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    Kelsey Sent on 11/19/2013
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    Give this guy a look see. No matter what your occasion, his style is so unique, it'll blow your mind! Anywhere from the most phenomenal senior portraits, weddings, baby showers, album covers, or your grandmother's 100th birthday. He will take some time to get to know you and yours, (which was my favorite part), and take those gems and make them come alive in your photos. Amazing flexability and talent. Willing to travel! My wedding day was MADE by Dave Ainley and his wife Jill. ♥ Many thanks to a wonderful couple.
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    Aubrey Sent on 08/02/2013
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    Can I just say WOW! Dave and his wife Jill are AMAZING at what they do. A photographer was the one thing we were willing to spend some extra money on and boy are we glad we did! I definetly recommend taking a look at Dave Ainley's Photography page on facebook because what you see is what you get! They will make you look better than you ever thought you could! I am the WORST at taking pictures but he found a way to make me comfortable enough to take some amazing pictures that I will cherish forever! He doesn't do a lot of pose, point, shoot kind of photography so if that's what you're looking for you'll definetly want to communicate that to them. We are 100% satisfied with our engagement and wedding photos and feel this was the best investment we made. We can't wait to share them with everyone and put them on the walls in our home!
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