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• Ben Sent on 08/23/2018
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  Popping the question is a pretty nerve racking event. I could have gone with 2 or 4 other photographers, but trust me....you won’t be disappointed if you go with David. His professionalism was second to none. He was very detail orienteted with time, place, angles to propose to capture the best lighting. He even drew me a map as I was unfamiliar with the beach where I wanted to go. He replied quickly if I had questions and his attention to detail was fantastic. David was great from start to finish! Don’t waste your time seeking out other photographers....thank you David!

  Popping the question is a pretty nerve racking event. I could have gone with 2 or 4 other photographers, but trust me....you won’t be disappointed if you go with David. His professionalism was second to none. He was very detail orienteted with time, place, angles to propose to capture the best lighting. He even drew me a map as I was unfamiliar with the beach where I wanted to go. He replied quickly if I had questions and his attention to detail was fantastic. David was great from start to finish! Don’t waste your time seeking out other photographers....thank you David!
• Julia Sent on 09/26/2019
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  Talented, Professional, & Personable

  My wedding was only a week and a half ago so of course I haven't gotten my photos back yet, but given the quality of all of David's work I already know they're going to be fantastic and I couldn't wait to leave a review about how great he is.
  When I first started conversing with David my husband and I were on a tight budget and, given his credentials and talent, I thought he would be out of our price range. David was eager to work with me despite this and offered several different time options that were in our price range. The day before the 3 of us met to discuss & finalize our contract, I received an unexpected financial windfall which allowed us to book David for our entire wedding day. I HIGHLY recommend that any couple booking David opt for this service as it was absolutely worth every penny to have him there the whole day.
  David was incredibly professional, unobtrusive, accommodating, trustworthy, and honestly just fun to work with. He was always close by if I needed him but I didn't even realize he was there otherwise. My guests had a teriffic time with him as well.
  I simply cannot recommend David highly enough. He helped to make my wedding day perfect and for that I will be eternally grateful.
  
  Now that I have the photos, I have to update this because they are even more phenomenal than I was expecting. Thank you again David!

  My wedding was only a week and a half ago so of course I haven't gotten my photos back yet, but given the quality of all of David's work I already know they're going to be fantastic and I couldn't wait to leave a review about how great he is.
  When I first started conversing with David my husband and I were on a tight budget and, given his credentials and talent, I thought he would be out of our price range. David was eager to work with me despite this and offered several different time options that were in our price range. The day before the 3 of us met to discuss & finalize our contract, I received an unexpected financial windfall which allowed us to book David for our entire wedding day. I HIGHLY recommend that any couple booking David opt for this service as it was absolutely worth every penny to have him there the whole day.
  David was incredibly professional, unobtrusive, accommodating, trustworthy, and honestly just fun to work with. He was always close by if I needed him but I didn't even realize he was there otherwise. My guests had a teriffic time with him as well.
  I simply cannot recommend David highly enough. He helped to make my wedding day perfect and for that I will be eternally grateful.
  
  Now that I have the photos, I have to update this because they are even more phenomenal than I was expecting. Thank you again David!

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• Aubrie M. Sent on 07/26/2019
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  All-round Wonderful Experience!

  David's experience really shines through in his amazing work. His flexibility and professionalism made it a pleasure to work with him. David walked the wedding and reception locations with me in advance to understand the site's environment and our photography expectations. His relaxed personality made the entire wedding party and guests at ease allowing him to capture many wonderful casual moments. David's fees were very fair in this inflated central coast market.

  David's experience really shines through in his amazing work. His flexibility and professionalism made it a pleasure to work with him. David walked the wedding and reception locations with me in advance to understand the site's environment and our photography expectations. His relaxed personality made the entire wedding party and guests at ease allowing him to capture many wonderful casual moments. David's fees were very fair in this inflated central coast market.
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• Christina Sent on 07/31/2018
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  David Royal was a fantastic photographer for our wedding! My husband tends to tense up in front of the camera, so we really wanted someone who could capture authentic, candid moments on our big day. We met beforehand to discuss what each of us wanted, and David Royal followed up via email a few weeks before the wedding, which was great because I was getting buried with other duties and obligations. On our big day, he arrived early and was our shadow, documenting our nuptials and reception. David Royal made sure to pull us aside to take advantage of beautiful sunset lighting, got all the requested shots on our photo wishlist (our families were difficult to coordinate, and he remained calm, cool, and collected), and he was even kind enough to give lighting tips to the girl I had running our DIY photobooth. Great guy to work with, and an SJSU alum!

  David Royal was a fantastic photographer for our wedding! My husband tends to tense up in front of the camera, so we really wanted someone who could capture authentic, candid moments on our big day. We met beforehand to discuss what each of us wanted, and David Royal followed up via email a few weeks before the wedding, which was great because I was getting buried with other duties and obligations. On our big day, he arrived early and was our shadow, documenting our nuptials and reception. David Royal made sure to pull us aside to take advantage of beautiful sunset lighting, got all the requested shots on our photo wishlist (our families were difficult to coordinate, and he remained calm, cool, and collected), and he was even kind enough to give lighting tips to the girl I had running our DIY photobooth. Great guy to work with, and an SJSU alum!
• Yasemin Sent on 03/06/2019
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  Wedding Photos, Thanks !!

  My wedding was planned last minute as I was looking for a Photographer I came across David, he was able to take on my wedding photography and was available for a two day picture taking in a short notice. Pictures came out nice for having only one person taking the pictures.

  My wedding was planned last minute as I was looking for a Photographer I came across David, he was able to take on my wedding photography and was available for a two day picture taking in a short notice. Pictures came out nice for having only one person taking the pictures.
• Karly Sent on 07/23/2018
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  David was absolutely amazing! He was willing to stay later than planned, and made sure to get great photos! I would highly recommend him for any event not just weddings!

  David was absolutely amazing! He was willing to stay later than planned, and made sure to get great photos! I would highly recommend him for any event not just weddings!

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• John Sent on 07/24/2018
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  Super professional, and a great eye that captured us in a natural way. Very real!
  

  Super professional, and a great eye that captured us in a natural way. Very real!
  
• Paul Sent on 07/24/2018
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  David was an amazing addition to the team and wedding. He took the time to extend the posed pictures beyond the wedding party to our extended family. This gave everyone something special from our special day. We’d work with David again and would recommend him to anyone. - oh yea the pictures were pretty awesome too!

  David was an amazing addition to the team and wedding. He took the time to extend the posed pictures beyond the wedding party to our extended family. This gave everyone something special from our special day. We’d work with David again and would recommend him to anyone. - oh yea the pictures were pretty awesome too!
• Emily Sent on 07/25/2018
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  David was so easy to work with and did a wonderful job capturing all the special moments of our wedding. I can't believe how many shots and angles he got, considering he was just a one-man team! He was particularly great at capturing candid moments.

  David was so easy to work with and did a wonderful job capturing all the special moments of our wedding. I can't believe how many shots and angles he got, considering he was just a one-man team! He was particularly great at capturing candid moments.
• Sandy Sent on 08/25/2014
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  David Royal was our photographer on Sunday, August 3rd, 2014 at The Crepe Place. He did a fabulous job in all areas. His professionalism, knowledge, and raw talent made us shine as the sparkling couple that we were on our special day! He was patient and able to get all family portraits that we really wanted. Everything was happening so fast that in the moment it was challenging to get the people together that needed to be together. It all flowed gracefully thanks to David's direction.
  
  David is calm under pressure and put many of our guests at ease. He worked the entire time and didn't even take a break. He was able to capture moments in time that make you feel as though you are present as the viewer looking at the photo of the past. He captures the true expression and soul of the person/people he is catching.
  
  As a photographer it can become hard to capture good shots when other guests are flashing their cameras all at once. David had a way of interacting with our guests without being intrusive to get what he needed in order to get the best shot for us, the bride and groom. He was really right on and Troy and I could simply enjoy our wedding. David reminded us at the perfect moment when to escape to the street to snap some private photos of Troy and I.
  
  We captured a true classic shot. The sky was pink and we were on the street corner of Soquel and Seabright, kitty corner from the Rio Theatre. My expression was full of excitement and happiness and Troy was handsome and sure. I would have forgotten to go at that moment if David had reminded us. He knew it was important to us to get some private shots outside of the venue together.
  
  Troy and I got ready down the street from one another. David came back and forth from each of our places when we were getting ready. He captured some classics of each of us. David is full of energy when it comes to his work and gets the job done going above and beyond.

  David Royal was our photographer on Sunday, August 3rd, 2014 at The Crepe Place. He did a fabulous job in all areas. His professionalism, knowledge, and raw talent made us shine as the sparkling couple that we were on our special day! He was patient and able to get all family portraits that we really wanted. Everything was happening so fast that in the moment it was challenging to get the people together that needed to be together. It all flowed gracefully thanks to David's direction.
  
  David is calm under pressure and put many of our guests at ease. He worked the entire time and didn't even take a break. He was able to capture moments in time that make you feel as though you are present as the viewer looking at the photo of the past. He captures the true expression and soul of the person/people he is catching.
  
  As a photographer it can become hard to capture good shots when other guests are flashing their cameras all at once. David had a way of interacting with our guests without being intrusive to get what he needed in order to get the best shot for us, the bride and groom. He was really right on and Troy and I could simply enjoy our wedding. David reminded us at the perfect moment when to escape to the street to snap some private photos of Troy and I.
  
  We captured a true classic shot. The sky was pink and we were on the street corner of Soquel and Seabright, kitty corner from the Rio Theatre. My expression was full of excitement and happiness and Troy was handsome and sure. I would have forgotten to go at that moment if David had reminded us. He knew it was important to us to get some private shots outside of the venue together.
  
  Troy and I got ready down the street from one another. David came back and forth from each of our places when we were getting ready. He captured some classics of each of us. David is full of energy when it comes to his work and gets the job done going above and beyond.
• Andrew Sent on 07/25/2018
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  We couldn't have been happier with how our wedding photos turned out. David listened to what we wanted out of our wedding photos and was able to capture it exactly as we envisioned. His personality and demeanor are perfect for a wedding photographer. He was very calming and kept things fun on a day that could possibly have be very stressful. He was able to take all the shots we requested and was able to do it all while staying inconspicuous during the ceremony and reception.

  We couldn't have been happier with how our wedding photos turned out. David listened to what we wanted out of our wedding photos and was able to capture it exactly as we envisioned. His personality and demeanor are perfect for a wedding photographer. He was very calming and kept things fun on a day that could possibly have be very stressful. He was able to take all the shots we requested and was able to do it all while staying inconspicuous during the ceremony and reception.

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• Heather Sent on 08/09/2018
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  We had a great experience using David Royal as our wedding photographer. We got all the portraits we wanted, as well as some great candid shots. David was in the midst of the action without being intrusive. We would definitely use him again.

  We had a great experience using David Royal as our wedding photographer. We got all the portraits we wanted, as well as some great candid shots. David was in the midst of the action without being intrusive. We would definitely use him again.

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• Joshua Sent on 07/23/2018
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  David was an outstanding photographer. We flew him out to Hawaii to shoot our wedding after seeing his previous work. My wife and I highly recommend David for his excellance in craft and quality imagery you will receive from his service.

  David was an outstanding photographer. We flew him out to Hawaii to shoot our wedding after seeing his previous work. My wife and I highly recommend David for his excellance in craft and quality imagery you will receive from his service.
• Amy Sent on 09/06/2018
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  Amazing from beginning to end. Would recommend Dave to anyone and have. As the bride I never wanted to feel like I had a camera in my face all day. I can honestly tell you I never even noticed the camera but ended up with the most beautiful pictures of our special day!!

  Amazing from beginning to end. Would recommend Dave to anyone and have. As the bride I never wanted to feel like I had a camera in my face all day. I can honestly tell you I never even noticed the camera but ended up with the most beautiful pictures of our special day!!