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David Abel Photography

David Abel Photography

Midlothian, VA
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    Kate B. Sent on 11/09/2023
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    Best decision we made for our wedding!

    Of all the decisions we made for our wedding, choosing David and Kristy as our photography team was not only one of the easiest, but it was the best. From the very first phone call, we got a sense of complete trust and calmness that carried through to our wedding day where David and Kristy made us feel like models for a wedding magazine. We cannot rate this team more highly and feel so lucky they were recommended to us. Their professionalism and passion for their craft came through so beautifully, and our guests could not stop raving about them all weekend. We will cherish the experience, and of course, the photographs, for a long long time to come!
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    Lauren Sent on 10/29/2023
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    Magazine-worthy photography

    Having David and Kristy on our team was one of the best decisions we ever made. They made us feel like stars, and directed us at every moment of the weekend to capture all the best moments. They’re extremely professional and amazing at what they do. They know how to capture photos with the best lighting and find ways to make magic. The photos came out so beautifully like they belong in a magazine. Some of the best photos are the candid moments showing all the raw emotions throughout the day from both ourselves and our family members. Only amazing photographers can understand how important those moments are and know to capture them right as they happen. The whole process with them from start to finish was a breeze. We highly recommend them!
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    Maddie W. Sent on 05/18/2022
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    So thankful for David Abel!

    David photographed our wedding and our rehearsal dinner in September 2021. We loved getting to know him and his wife, Kristy. They made us feel so calm and comfortable throughout our wedding weekend and their service was incredible. We appreciated all the helpful details too leading up to the weekend. David has such a creative vision. We loved his stylistic choices and were so pleased with our photographs and our album. His photos truly capture our wedding weekend perfectly and highlight our personalities! Definitely recommend getting an album from David too!
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    Haleigh M. Sent on 07/07/2022
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    I cannot recommend David Abel enough!

    We are so grateful we came across David Abel when looking for photographers for our wedding. He and his wife Kristy are lovely to work with and have incredible attention to detail. They captured our big day in such a beautiful, artistic way that far exceeded our expectations. David also has such a comforting presence that put us at ease despite the wedding day nerves. He truly listened to what we wanted and captured every moment we hoped for and more. We thoroughly enjoyed our whole process working with David from the initial phone call to receiving the final products!
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    Tasha Sent on 10/13/2019
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    The most talented photographer there is!

    David Abel, hands down, is the best there is. I am so happy I chose him as my photographer for my wedding. He is prompt, polite and courteous. His talent in his field is amazing. I do not think there is a better photographer out there. He was always looking for that perfect shot and would go to any heights to get it. He was so helpful with all of our questions as well. The photos he captured for our wedding and engagement shoot will be cherished memories for a lifetime!
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    Carter B. Sent on 07/12/2019
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    The absolute best!!

    I don't even know where to start with David because he is amazing in so many ways! First and foremost, he is incredibly talented. My husband and I aren't the best at taking pictures, but he made us feel so comfortable and made an effort to get to know us and our story. He captured the most amazing moments between both our engagement session and the wedding day...our photos brought us to tears when we saw them for the first time. He exceeded any expectations I ever had for capturing the big day and we will cherish them forever. He's also the kindest human and goes out of his way to make your engagement and wedding day special. He helped us in many ways outside of just photography and gave us the best advice from day one. Book him before someone else does!
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    Lea Sent on 07/04/2018
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    David Abel is top notch! He and his assistant were a pleasure to work with. His keen eye for detail is stellar and he is non invasive. All of the photos he took of my daughters wedding were remarkable! Thank you David for everything!!
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    Kelly Sent on 09/17/2017
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    David was an absolute dream to work with before, during and after our wedding. He was very professional but not too intrusive in getting information before our big day. After just a couple of conversations he totally got us as a couple and captured our vibe absolutely perfectly. He made me feel extremely comfortable in front of the camera both in my bridal portraits and on our wedding day. Then, I was shocked when we received our complete set of photos - over 1,000 - about 2 weeks after our wedding! Overall, David was quick and efficient but captured everything we wanted and so much more. As someone who doesn't know much about posing and photography I needed someone who could give some guidance and then work his magic to take the perfect picture and that's exactly what David did. He also sent sweet gifts along the way including some amazing prints once they were finished. We cannot thank David enough and you cannot go wrong with this team!!!
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    Words cannot explain how fantastic David is at wedding photography! My husband and I are probably two of the most critical people (of ourselves!!) in pictures and we were amazed at the pictures we received from David after our engagement shoot. We've never seen such great pictures of ourselves. And, if we thought those were good, we were truly blown away by our wedding pictures. A month+ later and we're still looking at them every day, we can't get enough! David and his second shooter were incredibly professional and also made us feel comfortable and completely natural. He has an eye for amazing pictures and they totally come through in his work. The icing on the cake were some special bonuses he included on top of the package we bought. I don't want to ruin any surprises, just know David is the real deal and you won't be disappointed!
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    Sarah Sent on 02/07/2017
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    David, oh what can we say about David. He simply was amazing to work with. From engagement photos to the wedding day to crafting a wedding album that tells our story for years to come, he does it all, with professionalism, great detail, and perhaps a glass of champagne. David is thoughtful, clearly experienced, and precise. He has a great ability to capture the day in a way that the pictures tell a story. His pictures evoke an emotion, a memory; it's indescribable really. Highly recommend!
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    David did an amazing job with our wedding! We got married the end of May. We knew immediately that we wanted David to shoot out wedding, as he had done one of our friends. From the booking, to the engagement, to the bridal portraits, and finally the wedding, David was professional and wonderful. He made my fiancé and I feel at ease durian every step! The wedding was incredible- and I feel I owe that in part to David. He got some of the best pictures of our wedding while blending in and making our guests love him too! I have loved reliving the day through the pictures and album.
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    Micah Sent on 09/19/2016
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    David Abel is by far the best photographer there is! From the initial inquiry and beyond (even after the wedding), he has been awesome to work with. He is a true professional that cares about his clients and he will tell your most treasured memories with beautiful photography. We were already impressed with his website, photos, and print work, but once we booked him and went through the whole process, we are even more impressed!
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    We went to David first after getting engaged to find out his schedule, so we could pick a date to wed! We have seen and been to several of David's wedding shoots and love his work. Our work was no different, he made us feel like friends from the start and was willing to help and work with our schedule from the start. I will recommend him to everyone for photo shoots, no matter the event!
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    Eryn Sent on 05/13/2014
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    My fiancé worked with David Abel Photography to take pictures of our proposal. He was the only witness to our proposal and I am so grateful he was there. David Abel captured the very first moment when I realized that my fiancé was about to propose as well as every other element of our beautiful proposal. What I loved the most is how David was able to showcase all of the hard work and planning my fiancé did while also respecting the intimacy of our moment. David is also an editing WIZARD which took his already beautiful shots to the next level. I cannot say enough great things about David and I am overjoyed to be able to show his photos of our proposal to our grandchildren one day.
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    Christie Sent on 01/15/2015
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    What a pro! I'm so glad that David Abel was my wedding photographer! I'm not sure I can say enough good things about him without writing a novel. :)

    Here's the thing about David Abel Photography: You are just as privileged to have him photographing your day as he is to be of service to you. He doesn't take any client who contacts him and he is very specific about the quality of work he wants to do. (I'm pretty sure you could be a millionaire and he'd opt out of your wedding if you are a mean and tacky person.) Once you mutually decide to work together, it's an absolute dream!

    David is highly polished and professional from the very start and follows through until well after your wedding day. He's also approachable, trustworthy, and just a good guy. Here are my three favorite things about David Abel Photography:

    1.) David Abel Photography's style is timeless, elegant, and meaningful. I don't like gimmicks and you can tell from his portfolios that he doesn't either. His shots are very romantic!

    2.) He gives direction. He tells you how to stand so it's a flattering angle, he is patient as you adjust so he can get the shot, and he always seems to know what he'd like to do next. I went to a wedding one month before mine in which my poor friend (the bride) stood there, frustrated, waiting for the photag to give direction. David is the opposite of that.

    3.) He makes you feel special. From little surprises to a stunning studio to meet him in, it's just nice to work with him!

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    David was AMAZING-from the engagement shots to the wedding, he was always professional and helpful. He really worked with my husband and I to ensure we got all of the shots we wanted. The photos turned out great and the turn around time was very quick. On the wedding day we received many compliments on David's demeanor and service. I would highly recommend David's service to anyone that wants quality, artistic photos.
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    Stacy Sent on 11/18/2012
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    My husband and I simply love David Abel. Hands down I think he is the best photographer out there. After our initial meeting I didn't have to contemplate who I would hire as a wedding photographer any longer. He was it! His portfolio is AMAZING.

    Originally my husband and I wanted to get our engagement photos taken at the college we attended and twice did we have to reschedule due to rain. I was so upset over this but I took David's suggestion on a location in Richmond and we were blown away by the pictures. Our engagement pictures simply exceeded anything I could have imagined. We cannot wait to see the wedding pictures.

    On a personal level David was such a professional, yet personable. He had the ability to blend in with anyone. We look at David now as an old friend. He is awesome!
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    Lisa Sent on 02/21/2015
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    David and his wife Kristy were very professional and caring. They provided excellent service and were very creative. It rained on our wedding day but David was able to use his excellent photographing skills to take a picture in the rain. I highly recommend his service.
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    Lisa Sent on 05/29/2012
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    David was amazing - the engagement shoot was so much fun and the photos were breathtaking! Our wedding photos were even better. He has such an eye for beauty and his technical abilities with lighting were unbelievable. His style tells the story of the wedding and he captures the details that you want to remember. His package prices are affordable and worth the money. Great guy, amazing photographer, and we can't wait to see our wedding album!!
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    Samantha Sent on 11/14/2011
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    I cannot recommend David Abel highly enough! My husband and I are both amateur photographers, so excellent photography was at the top of our priority list. Our wedding photos turned out even better than we could have dreamed! All our friends and family keep saying that our photos look like something out of a magazine. We loved David's ability to capture portraits, candids, and design details beautifully and in a simple, pin-sharp style that will remain timeless. He was great to work, making us feel comfortable and giving good direction throughout the shoots. He knows what he's looking for and takes time with each shot instead of just clicking away, so each photo is perfectly composed with the best possible lighting. From our meetings to the boxed photo set and surprise day-of slideshow at our reception, everything was very professional and well thought-out. We've recommended him to several friends already and will continue to do so!
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    Martha Sent on 06/21/2011
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    David Abel is absolutely amazing. I highly recommend him if you are looking for a wedding photographer. He was the best vendor we had and went above any expectation we set for him.
    His style is amazing and artistic eye superb. His professionalism was astounding. My new husband and I have talked about him everyday since the wedding amazed by all the surprises he had for us throughout our wedding night. Our engagement pictures are still talked about throughout our friend group and family. i don't remember much of my wedding night but I am so grateful we hired him to capture our memories for me to cherish for a lifetime.
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    Karie Sent on 04/19/2011
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    David did an amazing job with our engagement and wedding photos. During our wedding he stood up a slide show of photos taken prior to the reception. My guests LOVED this and commented on how wonderful his photos were. Three weeks after the wedding I continue to get accolades on his work. Overall my husband and I have been extremely happy with his work.
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    My husband Chris and I loved working with David Abel Photography. He did our engagement pictures, bridal portraits and of course our wedding photography. He is extremely talented and the quality of his work is exceptional. He has a gift for capturing how your wedding truly feels, and for bringing out the love and emotions you are feeling. He makes it feel very natural and fun to pose for your portraits. Looking back at our photos is like reliving our wedding day. In addition to his amazing photography skills, David Abel is extremely well organized and professional. He was always early or on time and had our pictures available to view very quickly. He and Kristi captured our whole wedding, and went above and beyond by putting together a wonderful slideshow of wedding images and displayed them at the reception. They got all the details as well as the big moments, which is important after you spend such a long time planning and picking everything out! They were also totally unobtrusive- several guests commented on this! The photos were one of my top priorities for our wedding, and I am so thrilled that we chose David Abel photography!
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    Melissa Sent on 06/02/2009
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    David is an amazingly talented photographer. I was extremely pleased with the quality of his work, his quick turn-around, and his exceptional customer service. I would recommend him to any of my closest friends.
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    Sarah Sent on 06/21/2011
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    David did an amazing job capturing the moments of our day. We have beautiful photos from the event. He was extremely professional and was always very friendly. The only thing I wish is that we had more posed pictures of just the two of us smiling. Just ask for that! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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