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My husband and I met David at Wedding Tasting at Tapawingo golf course we both fell in love with the quality of his pictures. After talking with him for a little bit that night we set up an appointment at a later date to get more information and we ended up booking him that day. He was easy to talk to and very helpful. My husband and I didn't really now what we were really wanting, but David was able to ask questions to help us make our decision. He never pushed us to spend more money on a better package. David is very flexible and easy to work with. I decided at a later date that I wanted the engagement disc and he was able to work with us on a price. On the day of the wedding he showed up at the time he was supposed to at each location. I feel he made everyone feel comfortable and the flow easily. We had a little mishap with are party bus and things got push behind but he knew I really wanted to get pictures on the golf course. He did everything in his power to make sure that this was done and the pictures turned out wonderful. David kept checking to see if there was anything we needed that day. At the reception David was getting ready to leave when I was realized that the DJ forgot to do one of our requested dance which I wanted pictures and David unpacked his camera to capture the pictures I wanted. We got the package that included an album and when we received the album it exceeded our expectations. When we showed our family and friends they were all amazed how awesome the album looked. David and his team was always very professional and good at reminding us of important dates for us to order prints and appointments we had/needed to schedule. I will definitely use David and his team for any other pictures we need in the future. David and his team's service was well worth the cost.

Samuel Sent on 03/07/2017

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When me and my wife first met David it was at a wedding event at Tapawingo golf course. We had not met with any other photographer's prior to this event. David introduced himself to me and my wife and we really hit it off. He asked questions about us while showing us some of his amazing work, trying to get to know us which I thought was fantastic. The more we talked the more me and my wife started to realize that THIS WAS OUR PHOTOGRAPHER!!! David has a great personality. He gets to know you well and makes you feel like a friend. We met with David at his studio to discuss our wedding. He did not push us towards anything he offered, he did recommend some things and explained EVERYTHING. David takes his work very seriously and makes you feel at ease. If your not sure on who to use....David is your guy!!!!
I could not have asked for a better photographer with an awesome staff. I look forward to doing a lot more business with David.

Ryan Sent on 01/30/2017

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David was easy to work with and very professional. We planned our wedding long distance, and he was very accommodating with our schedules and availability. He was a lot of fun to work with on the big day, and the photos turned out so well. Our album we purchased is amazing and we can't wait to get our prints soon too. Highly recommend

Sarah Sent on 01/30/2017

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We had such a blast planning and doing our wedding photos with David! We planned long-distance, and he was very accommodating in communication back and for and between my mother who was in town and able to meet with him in person when we couldn't. Extremely professional the day of the wedding. We were not able to use the location on the golf course that we had originally planned, but David was excellent at using what we were given and making gorgeous photos. We did not experience any drama or problems throughout the day. Our photos and album turned out so well, and we have been receiving many compliments on our album.

Chelsea Sent on 01/17/2017

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We got married on October 29th 2016 . Couldn't be more happier with David J Studios! I met David and his staff at a wedding show last January and knew right from the start that we must have him. His personality, his enthusiasm and his ability to get the job done. My husband and I wanted someone who was firm in getting what we wanted done. David did exactly that! Everything from our meetings, to our engagement photos, all the way up to the big day was done perfectly and exactly how we wanted. We both would recommend David J Studios to any one and would use him in the future.
Thank you David and your staff for capturing every little and perfect moment from our wedding. We are truly grateful for you all and your talents.

Amanda Sent on 12/31/2016

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My husband and I were extremely happy with David J and his staff. My husband has a very unpredictable schedule and they took great care of us while working around his schedule. We meet David at a wedding show and knew right away that we wanted to have him as our photographer. David was very interested in getting to know us and find out exactly what we wanted. He was more than happy to give us suggestions/ideas for all aspects of our wedding. We had a Jewish wedding and David was great when it came to capturing all of the unique portions of our wedding. He made sure that he knew exactly how the ceremony was going to go so that he could capture each moment. David and his staff went above and beyond the day of our wedding. David and his staff are wonderful at being the photographer while helping coordinate and ensure everything goes smoothly. My husband and I had several members of the family that tried to overstep their bounds when it came to who was going to be in photos. We were really impressed how David handled those family members and ensured that we got the photos that we wanted and had requested. After going for our wedding album review my husband looked at me and said "we will definitely use David for any other photography needs in the future!" We were extremely satisfied from start to finish with David J Studios and will highly recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer.

Erik Sent on 11/10/2016

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From start to finish David was on it! He was very professional & demonstrated complete knowledge of his trade. David set an initial meeting to get to know my husband & I and get a feel for how we are in front of the camera. We were shy in front of the camera & were a bit stiff when we first started but David was talking & joking with us which really got us to loosen up & look more natural. We were so happy with our engagement photo session & felt we hit the jackpot with a great photographer who was fun to work with & whom we could trust would take perfect pictures on our special day. My words can never truly express how grateful I am for David & his team & all they did for us on our Wedding day! David & Katlyn took our photos that day & did an AMAZING job! They paid attention to lighting, shadows from the trees & people’s posture, & always made sure my dress was smoothed out & my jewelry & bouquet were positioned correctly. I really appreciated their great attention to detail because you only get one shot at getting it right. David kept us on schedule efficiently that day for taking all the pictures we wanted, plus some! I didn’t think we’d have enough time to go to another site for pictures but David & Katlyn worked efficiently throughout the day & we had plenty of time to go off-site. David knew the area better than I did & took us to some great spots for getting fabulous pictures! Some of my favorites are from these locations & I am so grateful for these & cannot thank him enough! When I looked through our pictures for the first time I knew how truly blessed we were & that David had done an absolute wonderful job! There were things I forgot to ask him to take pictures of, yet there they were. It was like he was in my heart & knew exactly what I wanted! I feel so grateful, and every time I look through our pictures I still shed happy tears! Thank you David and Katlyn for making this process fun! THANK YOU with all my heart!! -Kate

Erik Sent on 10/20/2016

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David and his team are amazing. When everything is said and done, the photographer is one of the most important decisions you make in archiving your wedding day and keeping the memories. I will strongly recommend not setting your wedding date unless you know if David J is available - it's just that simple. David is exceptional at figuring out who you are as a couple and capturing the collective and individual personalities of everybody involved. Indeed, I was impressed with the way he and his photographers captured the emotions, the fun and the very spirit of the day with not only the wedding party, but our entire guest list. To say that our pictures came out amazing would be an understatement. There is no way we would be able to cherish the memory of our wedding day without him. He has a winning personality and he seems to really love what he does. The company provides several diverse packages that can accommodate various budgets. From a groom’s perspective I was impressed with David’s business and no-nonsense approach. My praise also goes to his office person, Nikki, who conducted some of the communication throughout the planning process seamlessly. Once the contract details were polished quickly and clearly, that’s when the fun started. We shot our engagement shoot with David and connected with him right away on a personal level. If you're not used to being in front of the camera it can definitely feel awkward and he put us right at ease. He knew what to shoot, where to shoot, how to have us pose, and at the end our pictures were spectacular. David and his photography company helped make our wedding unforgettable with their professionalism and stunning pictures we now get to treasure forever. David is full of positive energy and raw talent. He's a great addition to the party! Our family, the bridal party, all guests and friends loved him and his team. I can't recommend David highly enough!
Thank you for everything, Dave!
Dr. Erik Osman

Sandra Sent on 09/20/2016

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We are extremely happy we chose David as our photographer! He went above and beyond on our wedding day and played many different roles - from announcing the various activities to gathering the bridal party and resolving the parking situation at our venue! He was absolutely the best vendor we had for our wedding and made our wedding day absolutely stress free. We also had our engagement pictures done with David and they are absolutely stunning!! We cannot wait to see our wedding pictures and look forward to working with David for all of our future life events! This is absolutely one of the best decisions we made for our wedding!! All of our guests raved about him as well!! We simply Love David!!

Amy Sent on 08/25/2016

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As soon as my mom and I interviewed with David, we knew he was "the one". Just talking to him we knew that he was going to make my wedding day special. I had a crazy non-traditional carnival themed wedding with lots of elements and David and his assistant Katlyn took it in stride. David was with me and he was incredibly patient in dealing with my pre-wedding nervous breakdown and was able to get some great pictures of me that even I loved (and I HATE pictures of me). We had a wedding planner that dropped the ball on our big day and if it hadn't been for David taking charge of the situation it could have been devastating. Katlyn took the guys out to some beautiful spots to get some great shots before the wedding. During the ceremony, they were able to control the guests and get their shots without being intrusive on the event. David stuck by my side all night, and believe me I made him run around a lot!! We had so much going on that day that I never stayed one place for too long but every time I turned around, there he was, ready to go per my whim. He even took charge of my videographers and got them to get what he knew I would want. I am not an easy person to work with because I am so scatterbrained, but David never got frustrated with me. When we got the final pictures, we were so impressed with the quality of his work that we plan on using him anytime we need a photographer in the future. I cannot recommend David J Studios enough!

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I am so happy that we chose Dave to be our wedding photographer!! He was professional, prompt, enthusiastic, thorough, and full of talented ideas. Our wedding photos turned out amazing, I have them all throughout our home! We chose to have engagement photos taken with Dave, he designed our save the dates, guest book, and wedding album. He went above our expectations with everything he did. We met with us many times to go over our "wedding vision". Wedding day comes and he made my vision come to life. Dave was more than just a photographer at our wedding; he was a wedding coordinator, he helped with parking, he caught Grandpa when he was falling off the alter, and was there to calm my nerves before the ceremony. Dave never skipped a beat and kept my large wedding party moving! Dave made sure to know the schedule for the entire day, including ceremony and reception. There was a time during the reception when my venue and DJ had two different schedules, I was wondering what was going on with the speeches... Dave could tell I was worried and he spoke to our DJ and the venue coordinator to rectify the situation. I was so relieved that someone knew what was going on. David went above and beyond my our expectations.

There are only a few vendors whom I took the time to write a recommendation, just a handful really, but in this situation I would go to any means to secure a bride's decision to go with David as your photographer. I recommend him highly and without any reservations. If you do chose Davidjstudios as your photographer I promise you that you will not be disappointed.

K Sent on 01/23/2016

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David is the absolute best in knowing how to take the right pictures in any setting. We had our home built and decided at the last minute to get married in it a month after closing. He worked with us on short notice since we changed the location and even arrived early. My husband who's name is also David was pleased with how well he made our families comfortable with taking the pictures. He put together our album that told a story about us which is ultimately what that day is for. His prices are very fair and worth every penny.

John Sent on 01/20/2016

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We had a great experience with David. When we emailed him with questions throughout the process his response was always quick and the answers were always clear and exactly what we wanted/needed to hear. His professionalism, experience and guidance made everything seem like auto pilot when it came to the photography aspect of the big day. There are too many other things to worry about on your wedding day (just ask my wife). David always knew just what to say to make us (her) feel at ease so don't make worrying about your photographer one of them. We had a HUGE wedding party which may not have made things easy, especially after a few drinks, but he was prompt and kept to our schedule while keeping a friendly demeanor. Everyone loved him! I would highly recommend David J. Studios to anyone who values personal service with exceptional industry experience.

Megan Sent on 01/20/2016

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My husband and I set a wedding date just 6 months after he proposed. So started planning right away. The first thing we wanted to book was the photographer. We met a few but something just didn't seem to click. Then we had an appointment with Dave. I cannot describe how wonderful Dave and Caitlin were! From the moment we sat down with Dave we knew he was 'our' photographer. He was very detailed and went through what we should expect from him or any photographer for that matter. We we're stoked when Dave and Cailtin showed up on our wedding day. Dave was very calming and helped me (the bride) when a few things weren't happening according to the agenda. He talked things through with the other vendors and got things back on track. He was like a planner and a photographer in one! It was just incredible. He was so personable with all of our friends and family. Not to mention that his photographs were more beautiful than we ever expected. We will definitely recommend to friends and family and will most certainly use davidjstudios for all of our future photography needs! Thank you again for such a beautiful outcome!

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We contracted with David for our wedding after communicating with a selection of our top choices, as we were impressed by his responsiveness and professionalism. He handled the business and organizational end of our arrangement. The contract is straightforward, and the pricing package for our needs was very competitive.

Katlyn was the photographer for our wedding, which was an outdoor, low-light, evening ceremony out in the country. She was a pleasure to work with...relaxed, organized, and personable without being obtrusive. In spite of the challenging conditions, we were very pleased with the results.

David arranged for the overnight printing of a number of photographs, at no charge to us, so that we could use them in our centerpieces for the reception being held the next day. It was a wonderful idea of his that added a nice touch to our celebration.

Overall, we have been extremely pleased with all aspects of this experience, and we would not hesitate to use them again the future, or to recommend them to others.

Melanie Sent on 11/19/2015

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David J Studios was absolutely amazing to work with.

Elizabeth Sent on 11/10/2015

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We would highly recommend David for your wedding photography. We booked with a less expensive individual given we were an older couple doing a second wedding. This person cancelled on us, very unprofessionally. We met with David and felt very assured of his professionalism and ability to capture our wedding memories and at a very comparable cost. He took the time to understand the types of pictures we wanted, and more importantly delivered. My husband really appreciated his way to handle the picture process during our special day.

Beth & Mike

Jill Sent on 11/06/2015

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David and Caitlin did a wonderful job for our wedding. They were very professional and organized. We had a huge wedding party, 9 people on each side. I was worried this was going to be a challenge but David was great with everyone. He got everyone organized in a timely manner and we were able to get all the photos we wanted. David assured me that if I needed anything throughout the day he would do it, that was very comforting and made me feel much more relaxed throughout the entire day. David worked really well with the entire wedding party, our families, and the other vendors. David has a lot of experience at our Venue, Tapawingo golf course. This was very helpful, he knew the perfect spots to take photos. We absolutely loved our photos, and got them back in a quick 3 weeks. We also just reviewed our album and we were extremely happy with it. Overall a great experience!!

Matthew Sent on 08/21/2015

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David was the first photographer that we met with, and after the first meeting at his office ... we knew we didn't need to go to anywhere else. My wife and I are pretty laid back people, but were pretty clueless when it came to how to pose or what look we wanted in our pictures. David was very accommodating and told us how to pose and even if it felt funny or uncomfortable, it would look great on camera-He was sure right! After our engagement session and the meetings we had, we were very comfortable being with David on our wedding day. All of our meetings and sessions left us feeling happy and that he really knows what he is doing. He is very professional, but knows how to keep it light and fun. On our wedding day Katlyn was our second photographer and she was amazing as well! Be confident in knowing that they will be prepared for whatever happens on your wedding day. We had rain on our wedding day, which actually let to one of our favorite pictures that captured us and our reflection in a long puddle-Its absolutely beautiful! They also do a great job of coordinating with other people involved in the wedding (aka DJ, Venue staff, Family, ...everyone). He makes sure that everyone is on the same page and that he is ready for to take pictures when things are happening. David made sure we stayed on time and kept to our schedule, which really helped us relax! They also had perfect timing on having our pictures ready to view when we returned from our honeymoon! If you are looking for a professional, passionate, prepared, and fun photographer who takes great quality photos, then book with David!
Thank you again David and Katlyn!

Ashley Sent on 08/20/2015

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I found out about David from this website here! I read through review after review and everyone raved about him! I couldn't find anyone that had any negative comments to say. After my experience with him, everyone was right!
What I wanted in a photographer (other than being in budget) was someone who could take charge of the day. I didn't have to worry about where to go or how to pose!
We had David and Katlyn to be with us for the big day. I loved having two photographers, there were so many other angle shots I was not aware were being taken that i ended up LOVING!
David is very attentive to detail and wants to be sure you look your best for every shot. made sure your hair was just right, necklace is flipped the right way, girls are in place, etc....
Well before the wedding, I saw David at a bridal show and he even helped me find a person to do my invitations! He is open to any ideas you have, wants to be sure to do anything the couple wants! I wanted to do a long exposure pictures with the fireworks, and i LOVED how great they turned out.

He takes his job seriously, but defiantly has a great sense of humor and keeps things fun. My whole family loved working with him. So much so that my sister and her fiance booked David for their wedding next May!

Carolyn Sent on 04/30/2015

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David and the staff at David J Studios were wonderful to work with. We were shown great examples, provided with suggestions and lists, so were able to easily define what we wanted. David was a fun photographer, and was very flexible on location working with the whims of the bridal party. We would definitely recommend him to others!

Leslie Sent on 02/23/2015

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Let me start by saying I HATE having my picture taken. I was so worried about pictures on my wedding day! David helped take some (ok almost all) of that worry away. He had numerous suggestions and you can tell from talking with him that he knows his business. He is very upfront and honest and has a great sense of humor.

David took the time to listen to all of our concerns and get to know my husband and I so that our pictures would have that personal touch.

David also helped keep everything on track that day. I don't think we could have asked for or found a better photographer. I would not hesitate to recommend David to anyone I know that is looking for a great photographer.

I could keep going about how super awesome David J Studios is but I'll stop here and just say that if you want someone who knows his business and who takes beautiful pictures please give David a call.

Cheri Sent on 02/12/2015

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I visited quite a few photographers and we would talk for awhile and then when I asked if he/she would be the photographer the day of the wedding, they would tell me I would meet the photographer about 2 weeks prior to the ceremony. When I called David, we talked on the phone and I really liked him. I asked him if he would be my photographer the day of the wedding and was tickled pink when he said yes! He met with my husband and I a couple of times before we did the engagement session. He was very professional yet fun at the same time. Our engagement session was beautiful and he made sure we went at the right time of day to make the most of the STL downtown backdrop. The day of the wedding, he kept us on track from the time we left mom and dad's house to get to the church, to getting pictures done at the park and then on to the reception. Once at the reception, he also made sure things flowed smoothly and that things got started on time. I viewed the pictures he had taken and absolutely loved some of the candid shots more than the posed! Those moments when you don't think anyone is looking yet he managed to capture them and they're gorgeous! We wanted to make sure we got what we paid for when it came to the photographer because you can't go back and redo it and it's something you have to look back on for years to come. We definitely got more than what we paid for. From beginning to end David was great to work with and I would recommend him to anyone! He captured our story beautifully!

Carrie Sent on 02/07/2015

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What an amazing job David and Katelyn did on our wedding photography!
We have amazing photos, and our photographers kept our whole event running smoothly.
David was my hero more than once on my wedding day, From forgetting my veil to my necklace breaking, he had it all covered!
He had a veil there before the ceremony began, and the necklace was also taken care of on time!
I have to tell you ladies I do not consider myself a photogenic person in the least, and on top of being and older bride I was scared of what our photos and album would turn out like.
David and Katelyn did an amazing job not only keeping everything running smoothly but they also kept everything laid back and enjoyable (he even got my teenage son to smile in the photos!!!)
We have some really amazing photos of our special day, and our wedding album is so great that I, yes I show off the pictures!
They did a spectacular job creating the most beautiful wedding day memories that we could of asked for.
We were so happy with our wedding photos that we also used them for my Daughters Senior pics,
DavidJStudios will be our only Family Photographer hands down!
Thank you so much for everything, Love you guys!!!! XOXOX

Janice Sent on 01/20/2015

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As the parents of the groom, we were very pleased with David's work and his assistant. David specifically worked with our family prior to the wedding while his assistant worked with the bride and her family. It made the amount of time spent on picture taking very efficient and personal. Both worked before the wedding, during the ceremony and during the reception to make sure we obtained every desired shot. We have also been very pleased with the quality and selection of the final photographs.

Dan Sent on 01/07/2015

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We all know weddings are expensive... even when you are trying to be frugal. My eyes popped out of my head every time my wife told me how much something was going to cost. I finally had to say, "I'll help in any way possible but I don't need to know about any more of the prices..." Hah!
In my opinion, hiring David and his staff was one of the best decisions and expenditures that we made for our wedding. Their abilities combined with their high level of professionalism left me stunned. David asked all of the right questions and also had answers to ALL of our questions (which were many). If I was to make a recommendation of a wedding photographer to a friend, I would tell them to look up David J Studios... it would simply be a no-brainer.
My wife and I are so extremely happy with the photos. We have received many compliments on them. Many guests specifically mentioned how nice David and his staff were. We agree and hope that you will feel the same way (should you choose David). Bottom line: If you are looking for a wedding photographer in the Saint Louis metro area, Look No Further.

James Sent on 01/05/2015

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As a groom I would recommend DavidJ Studios for your wedding day photography. He took the time to get to know me and my wife before the big day with an engagement photo session and just a couple of meetings at his office. When the wedding day arrived we had full confidence that not only would he take great pictures but also keep the day running smoothly and on time. He allowed my groomsmen and myself to cut loose and have fun, we never felt like we took pictures all day. He kept a quick pace about everything which allowed all of the bridal party to actually have a good time between the wedding and the reception. Once at the reception he kept the DJ and banquet hall organized on how WE wanted the evening to go. We trusted him with this since we actually spent time with him and he understood what and when we wanted things to happen. He captured the most special day of my life perfectly and was a big part of making sure we had a fun and a memorable day.

Brandon Sent on 01/05/2015

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David and his team were very knowledgeable and proficient at their job. We are beyond happy with the quality of the products and services that they provided. I would recommend them to anyone.

Elizabeth Sent on 12/10/2014

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I loved working with David J Studios. They were so easy to work with and made me feel so comfortable working with them. All of our questions were answered. Even when we had suggested poses and/or example photos that we wanted to recreate. They were honest about whether the photos would look good or bad. We also had questions about lightening since we had an outdoor evening ceremony and reception. Our photographers on the day of our wedding were awesome. We have some very amazing wedding photos! Thank you so much for beautifully capturing our very special day!
Elizabeth & Lowell

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David was very helpful throughout the planning process. He was always responsive and willing to talk/meet whenever we had questions. He did a good job of making subtle suggestions that my wife and I probably would have never even considered. On the day of the wedding, he did a good job of getting quality photos without being intrusive in any way. He also was a big help logistically, and the without this the wedding would not have gone as smoothly as it did. Working with David was an all around great experience and I would definitely recommend him for others.

Sydney Sent on 11/16/2014

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David was wonderful during every aspect of our wedding, from the initial planning to finalizing our wedding album. My husband and I really had no idea what we were doing during the planning process, and David was incredibly helpful by giving us suggestions and ideas. His input ultimately made our wedding run much more smoothly. He went above and beyond the day of the wedding-- between finding lost flowers and keeping the DJ in line, it wouldn't have been nearly as perfect without his help. We are so thrilled with our pictures and album. We got them in a very timely manner and can't wait to show them to our friends and family. I highly recommend you choose David as your wedding photographer!

Amanda Sent on 09/15/2014

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I got married in May, Dave by far was the best and only option for our wedding. I wouldn't of gone w anyone else. He is a great great guy and a very talented photographer. We couldn't of asked for anything more. There are so many wonderful things to say but too little space.

Amanda Sent on 09/04/2014

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My husband and I absolutely loved working with David. Every picture was beautiful as well as the album. Every time we met with David, we felt at ease and knew that he would take care of the pictures knowing that they would turn out great. David was also very flexible with our schedules and was able to work with what was convenient for both of us! I would recommend David J Studios to anyone. It was a fantastic experience and will definitely contacting him for our maternity and baby pictures when the day comes!

Andrew Sent on 07/01/2014

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I was very happy with the photography that David J. provided. He was extremely personable we decided right away that we were going to select him as our photographer. We are very happy with the wedding album.

Amy Sent on 07/01/2014

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David J. did a great job photographing our wedding. We are so happy with the pictures, and the album is beautiful. He is a true professional and made sure to capture all the moments that were important to us. I would highly recommend David J. Studios to anyone looking for a wedding photographer. He went above and beyond to ensure our day went smoothly, even offering suggestions during the planning process.

Jennifer Sent on 05/23/2014

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WOW!!! That is what you will be thinking and saying from beginning to end. Please take it from me... I am extremely picky and hard to please. With that being said, David pleased me every single time we spoke on the phone, met in person, took photos (engagement and wedding), and reviewed our photos. I told my Husband after the first call and meeting that David J was the guy to go with hands down!!! We both like him so much. His assistants are awesome as well. They ALL make you feel like family and stay on top of everything. He guided us through the entire process... how to stand, where to look, how to position ourselves...things we would have never thought of and things that no other photographer told us about. He was there for so many extra little things that got us out of what could have been major binds. If I had to go back and do everything over again I would without a doubt pick David J! We will definitely hire David J for future photography needs! Our engagement photos and Save the Date pictures were AWESOME! We got so many compliments on them. The Save the Date is one of my favorite pictures. We got creative with our props and David got creative as to how the photo was taken. We had many laughs at our engagement session which made things feel natural and out of that came awesome photos. Wedding Day came and once again David stepped up to the plate and made our Wedding Day A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! The shots that were captured will forever be treasured. We recently wrapped everything up and finished our album. I am beyond happy and so is my Husband. I would not only recommend David J just for Weddings, but for any photo needs. His studio is filled with amazing photos... engagement/wedding, family, pregnancy, newborn, birthdays... he does it all. We are looking forward to working with him in the near future again.

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I remember my wife saying she had a good feeling about David after her initial phone call with him to set up our consultation. After sitting down with David for five minutes our choice of a photographer became very clear and easy. David was the only photographer we met with (and there were many) that took the time to find out what we envisioned instead of telling us what we/he could do. My wife and I were not looking to duplicate something that others had already done or things that had been done time and time again. We wanted our own personal experience and something that was unique to us and would tell our story. David helped us hit a home run. Step by step from the engagement pictures to the wedding reception David went above and beyond to make our day go smoothly. When I say above and beyond I really mean it. From a last minute weather problem that caused us to find a new location to shoot pre-ceremony photos, to a wardrobe malfunction with my tuxedo pants, David was right there with the solution every time. By the time we sat down to finalize our wedding album (which was amazing) we felt like we were sitting down with a friend we had known for years. If you are looking for a professional experience with someone who has the unique ability to listen to what you want and make it happen David is the photographer for you.

Craig A. Brennell

Stephanie Sent on 03/14/2014

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WOW...amazing photographer...As mother-of-the-bride I was not sure if I would even get through this day without a major breakdown! With Dave's help we made it with no problems!!! He told us tips for everything!!! It was an amazing day! When we got the album back I literally sat and looked at it for hours! It is the best book that I have ever seen. We were so excited about the pictures that we have an appointment for maternity pictures already!!! Can not wait to see those also!!! Thanks Dave you were amazing!!!

Kristen Sent on 02/19/2014

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Coming into this wedding game not knowing what we were doing, i stumbled upon David J studios and ended up Very happy. They are quick to help with all the questions and planning we needed but were very accommodating. They helped us find shooting locations that fit our styles and made every thing comfortable.

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Dave did an amazing job. We had to make arrangements quickly since my son's bride had just gotten in town from the Philippines. This was their American wedding (we called it a Marriage Blessing) -they had a very large wedding in the Philippines. Dave was very professional and took into account what we wanted. I appreciated that Dave quickly got the photos into our hands after the ceremony. He took a great variety of shots, and even made a not-so-attractive venue look good in the ceremony shots. His close-up shots were great and creative too-as the mother of the groom I was happy to have these photos for our family and also photos that the bride could send back to her family in the Philippines. I also appreciated that Dave was very unobtrusive -we hardly knew when he was taking the photos. We were very pleased with all of our photos. I also recognized that Dave did the sorting-he didn't just give us all the photos, but made sure every photo we looked at was cropped and/or edited. Dave did his homework too. We were able to meet with Dave ahead of time and go over a list of all the photos that we wanted to be taken. Dave was also flexible when we requested a photo to be taken on the day of the venue. We loved his great service, flexibility, and his prices were affordable. We give him 5 stars.

Michael Sent on 12/18/2013

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Parents of the Bride. Our daughter got married at Busch Stadium on the hottest day of the year. Justin and Stefanie were very pleased with the photos and the professionalism of David J Studios. As the parents of the bride we were very pleased in how he treated Stefanie. From the details of the contract to the finished wedding album that we are very pleased with. The entire experience with David was great. The grounds crew at Busch Stadium started to water the infield right after the ceremony which caused the photo session to be delayed. With this set back David kept his cool and worked through the issue as a professional.

The engagement photos at the Gateway Arch were wonderful. He made Justin and Stefanie feel at ease during the photo shoot and you can tell by how the pictures came out. Awesome!

The reception was wonderful. The Hyatt Regency downtown worked very well with David J Studios. David took amazing pictures from beginning to end. He caught every important photo shot possible. We had a great experience working with David J Studios and would highly recommend them to anyone.

Sarah Sent on 11/26/2013

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David J Studios did a great job on our wedding photos. He is very organized and takes charge and keeps things to a schedule and it took a lot of the stress off of us on the day of the wedding. He takes the time to make sure that you have all the photos that you want on your wedding day. He gets the true shots and gets to know who you are and takes the photos that most represent you as a couple. He was so much fun and kept us very relaxed. David is very helpful and will guide you along the way to make sure you are very satisfied with your pictures. He gives great suggestions but never pushes you towards anything and reminds you that these are your pictures and you need to be happy with what you have. It was extremely wonderful to be able to go in and talk to the person that will be taking your photos instead of getting any photographer that another company would just provide for you. He was very professional and kept things moving. I would highly recommend David for any professional photographs that you may want done.

Mrs. Sent on 11/03/2013

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David was extremely professional and very open to any ideas that we had for photos. He also brought along his years of experience and was able to capture our evening perfectly. I'm sure it must be difficult for anyone to handle so many guest for family photos, but David did it with ease and grace. He organized and professionally handled everything. I can't tell you how many of my guests came up to me and complimented David as our photographer. If I had to do it over again, I would take David as my photographer in an instant!

Stephen Sent on 10/17/2013

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From the groom (Stephen): From the groom (Stephen): All of our consultations with Dave prior to the wedding were seamless. He made sure we had everything in order and that we weren't missing or forgetting anything so our wedding day would be as perfect as possible. The groomsmen and I had the pleasure of spending the morning of the wedding day with Kaitlin. She showed up on time and was super friendly. She took some photos of all of us getting ready and was great in helping us set up poses for shots of just the guys just prior to the ceremony. We didn't have too many ideas for what types of poses or where to take the pictures, and Kaitlin was great with getting all of that together. Once the ceremony started, Dave worked directly with the DJ in queuing him in on when to start what songs. He and Kaitlin took so many great photos during the ceremony without a hiccup. After the ceremony he took us to some great locations in Forest Park that I had never known existed. The spots were awesome. Another thing that Dave was absolutely wonderful with, was keeping the bride assured that everything would be great. She spent a lot more time having fun that worrying that everything would be perfect. At the reception he made sure that everyone was present when they needed to be for a dance or speech. Any pictures that we had requested with family members that we didn't get right after our ceremony, he made sure that those were taken care of. Everything was done in a fun manner as well. There was no "ordering" people around or anything like that. Dave might as well been a close friend with a camera the whole time. He made everyone so comfortable. One of my groomsmen even made it a point to get a picture with him! The overall experience from DavidJStudios couldn't have gone any better. And to top it all off, our photos were ready to view on the website only a couple of days after the wedding, our prints were ready in only a couple days and our album is amazing!

Stephanie Sent on 10/17/2013

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From the Bride (Stephanie): Our overall experience was wonderful! It was everything we could have asked for out of a photographer. We had 2 photographers for the entire day, Dave and Kaitlin. Dave spent the morning with us girls and Kaitlin met up with the guys. Both were promptly on time and ready to go. Dave was so helpful in setting our poses and capturing every moment of the day. When it was time for the ceremony, both photographers were set up to capture the best shot (which they did) and really helped keep the flow of our ceremony going, not having to create any stoppages to get a shot. Dave was very instrumental in getting our family members together for post ceremony pictures, and followed the list we gave him for requested shots to a "T." Both photographers were wonderful in keeping the mood light during a hot day. Everyone in the wedding party raved how great our photographer was. During the ceremony, again, Dave was very instrumental in making sure that the best shots were taken, that parents were present and ready for the dances as well as the rest of the wedding party. Only a few days after our wedding day, our photos were on their website, ready to view. We received our prints only a couple days after we ordered them, and they all looked great. The highlight of our pictures and prints came from our wedding album. We ordered the 11x14 wedding album with the photo canvas cover. It is BEAUTIFUL! Everyone who has seen our album has said that they've never seen anything like it and that they absolutely love it! When it comes time for baby pictures, rest assured, we'll be going back to davidjstudios!

Josh Sent on 10/09/2013

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David J Studios was great to us. Dave was willing to help with the planning process in any way he could. He made suggestions when we were unsure on what to do and made sure that we would be happy with what we decided. He obviously has a lot of experience with weddings and he seems to know what works and what doesn't.

On the day of the wedding he helped coordinate everything. This took a lot of stress off of us because we knew that Dave would make sure the flowers were in the right spot and that the best man knew when to give his speech. He made sure to make his way across the reception to capture everything of importance.

The end result was incredible. Our wedding album is beautiful. Everyone we show it to compliments the quality and layout of the book. We have all of the photos on DVDs so we can make prints in the future and post them on Facebook.

We were very satisified with David J Studios' service and professionalism. If we had to redo our wedding, there are definitely some things we would change, but we our choice in photographers is not one of them.

Nicole Sent on 07/25/2013

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Would give him a 20 out of 5. HE took beautiful pictures. Worked with us amazingly during a rain out for engagement pictures and a rain out on my wedding day. The pictures were so pretty. And he did above and beyond taking charge of pretty much being a free wedding coordinator so we could enjoy our day. He took care of everything and even offered to make a stop at Walmart to buy a football when we misplaced ours.

Dawn Sent on 07/20/2013

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David J Studios did an amazing job on my wedding! They are personal and not just business. We had some issues with one of our tuxes not being ready the day of our wedding and David stepped in and handled it for me! He also cooled the air when we had some "hot heads" while we were trying to take bridal shots! David J Studios went above and beyond photography! The pictures were amazing and we received them quickly! Thank You so much for keeping my day under control and capturing it for us to look back on! We love our album and so has everyone we have shown!

Carolyn Sent on 01/05/2013

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We were very pleased with the overall service and quality of product. The morning of the wedding, it was reassuring to hear the photographer say that he will take care of the timeline and ensure things go as planned. It took a ton of weight off my shoulders that day and I didn't have to worry about anything. He is very detailed oriented and takes pride in his work. It is amazing the difference a professional photo looks compared to an average photo. It is worth spending a little more money on a professional photographer as these are your memories of one of the best days of your life. He also took special requests of group photos at reception. We have received numerous compliments on our photos and the photo album turned out fantastic. Other recent brides that we know couldn't believe that our photographer put together our album for us, including design and picking out the photos. And just picking out photos that we wanted to order was hard enough as there were too many great pics to choose from.

Jieting Sent on 10/17/2012

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We feel great to have David to be our photogrpher, since he is nice, organized, and professional. He also has experience in weddings that embody some Asian style details. It is very touching when he was practicing how to say hello and smile in Chinese, and it is even more touching that he learnt to say our parents' names in Chinese. It was hot on the wedding date, but David was very patient and professional. And the photos turn out to be great. We really love the photos, which capture the best memories of our wedding. Thank you so much, David.

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I absolutely LOVE this photographer! He worked around my schedule and was so professional. I'm thankful that David saved me from being so stressed out about the wedding. He even told the DJ that he was playing the wrong song for my husband and I and completely saved me from freaking out. Thank you so much David! I highly recommend this photographer for any occasion!

Rebecca Sent on 08/31/2012

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David j studios was awesome. We could not have had a better photographer for our wedding day. He was just like one of the family. somebody you have always known. He made our day very special and memorable. Everybody had nothing but great things to say about him and thought he was great. We had such a great time working with. Well I shouldn't say work because he made everything so easy and knew what we wanted and he threw his own touch in there and made that day so much more special. We would recommend him to anyone. If we ever need any pictures taken in the future he will be the one doing them.

Eileen Sent on 08/05/2012

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As the mother of the bride, I was totally satisfied and happy with the services of David J Studios. David came to our home on the day of the wedding and he set the tone for the day. He was relaxed and made us all relaxed as well. David made our wedding day fun. He was full of ideas for great photos and he was more than happy to take the photos that we requested. The pictures of my daughter's wedding turned out fantastic! He captured the special moments with great expertise. David was not only the photographer. He helped us with programs and many little hints on how to make our day the best. His experience and suggestions were greatly appreciated. I highly recommend David J Studios.

Courtney Sent on 07/20/2012

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When choosing our wedding photographer my husband and I had pretty high expectations. David J Studios exceeded those expectations completely. From the very first meeting we had with him we knew he would be perfect for our wedding. His fun and laid back personality make him a joy to work with...not to mention he is an extremely talented photographer. Our wedding photos and album came out wonderful and I wouldn't change a thing. He was very easy to work with and addressed any concerns or questions I had with extreme professionalism and genuine care. I would recommend David J Studios to anyone who is looking for photos. We were so happy we will be going back to him for our newborns first pictures after she is born in December:)) Thank you David for all that you have done!

Hannah Sent on 07/19/2012

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David, let me just say that you are amazing! When my husband and I first met with you we knew right away that we wanted to work with you and we are so glad we did! You had so many wonderful suggestions and you were always helpful, respectful, and professional. From the engagement session (which I couldn't believe how much fun we had), to the wedding and reception, you made each experience a delight. Despite some of the "rougher" spots during our wedding (you know what I mean ^_^) you were able to take matters into your own hands, making the day just that much easier and carefree for us, even to the point of going and finding our florist!
You were more than just a professional to us; you became a friend, and to have you swing dance at our reception just made it that much more wonderful. Now if only we had thought to grab a camera then!
You and your crew are wonderful, and we hope to work with you again in the very near future.
With Love, Hannah and Mike

Denise Sent on 04/04/2012

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DavidjStudios photgraphed mine and my husbands wedding in October of last year. They did a great job working with us on many different locations (including Tower Grove Park, Busch Stadium, Scottrade and near the Arch) We had a great day and the photographers were very calming and really knew how to get great pics. They were extremely professional, yet fun and the cost was such a great deal for what we got. We loved our day and all of our pictures and would definately reccommend Davidjstudios to anyone!

Katie Sent on 02/28/2012

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There are so many great things I have to say about David J Studios that I hope I do not forget anything. Daivd was the first and only photographer that we met with. He made us feel so comfortable that our perfect day was going to be captured with perfect photos, that we felt the need to look no further for a photographer. Everytime we met or spoke with him it made us even more excited about our special day. Our engagment photos were a blast and he made us feel so comfortable infront of the camera and we loved every minute of it. Seeing our engagement pictures made us look even more forward to our wedding pictures. He took special care to make sure he did't miss anything on our wedding day, and even though we were running on a very tight schedule because of some late arrivals of the bridal party, he was still able to get every shot we wanted and he made it work for us! We even added an unexpected stop to get photos in between the wedding and the reception and we still got everything we wanted. We couldn't be more happy with our pictures and when we got our album... well let's just say the sheer beauty of it brought tears to my eyes! On our wedding day he made sure we had everything we needed and checked on us every chance he got. We have tons of family and friends just rave about how beatuiful our pictures are and love the coffee table able that we got and how it just the neatest album they've seen, because they haven't seen anything like it before. I've been happy with every print we've ordered, our album, our canvas, everything! We cannot thank you enough for the outstanding, professional job that you did! I hope I didn't forget anything!!! :)

Brian and Katie

Christina Sent on 10/13/2011

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I don't even know where to begin and I mean that in a good way. When we first started planning our wedding, we selected a few potential photographers we wanted to meet with. DavidJStudios was the first and last meeting we set up. My parents, fiance (now husband), and I were immediately impressed with how professional he is. David is very passionate about photography so naturally his business has values that are eye catching when you are searching for the perfect photographer for your wedding. During our first meeting, I explained to David what my vision was and he gave us a bunch of different ideas of what we can do to make sure we would be getting exactly what we wanted. I instantly felt very comfortable with David and knew we were on the same page. David offers different packages, so it's easy to find a package that offers exactly what you want. He also allows you to build your own package which is really helpful. When we first met with David, we weren't supposed to get married until next year, but we decided to move our wedding date up to September of this year. I called David to tell him and his response was, "No problem. We aren't booked that day, so I will be there with you the whole day. Don't worry." We had our engagement photo session soon after downtown and that was a wonderful experience. He took amazing shots and really listened to what we wanted. We bought 5 different photos from our engagement session and we love them. It is exactly what we wanted! As you can tell, we are very happy with DavidJStudios, but what really touched me was how good David was to us on our wedding day. David met the girls and I at my mom's house to take pictures before the wedding while his assistant went to my house to take pictures of the guys. David made me feel so much better about everything. If I was worried about something he would say, "Don't worry about it. Everything is going to be okay. Everything is going to work out." He was in a house full of women and two young children getting ready and he was so patient and calm the whole time. We took family pictures after the ceremony and he did a great job getting our families together for pictures. Prior to the wedding, we completed a photo checklist which is basically a form that specifies who we want picture with. We got all the pictures we wanted with our family and it was very organized because everything was well planned in advance. While we were taking pictures, he would fix my hair and dress for me and give us direction about how to pose which was so helpful. Throughout the wedding, he checked in with us and was just really on top of everything. We just saw our wedding pictures today and they look amazing! We are thrilled with the way our engagement and wedding pictures turned out. We are so happy we chose DavidJStudios. David has a fun but professional personality, he is patient, flexible, and his team is wonderful. I just can't brag enough about David and his business.

Erin Sent on 08/31/2011

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Interviewing and finding the right photographer was the hardest part of planning our wedding. You have to ask the right questions, know what your really getting for your money, and actually like the person who you’ll be sharing your wedding day with!

Luckily, David made this part easy when we finally found him. Not only did his personality fit well with ours, but his style of photography did too. I am a graphic designer, so I’ll admit I am picky— to say the least— when it comes to photography, attention to detail, and creativity. And David is the same way which reflects positively in every aspect of his work.

David is also very accommodating and was from the beginning. We worked with a smaller budget for a larger wedding, but were still looking for a wedding package that fit us. He is very flexible and listens to you. If you have ideas/inspirations, needs/wants, he’ll listen and make them come true.

After The Big Day, we were so excited to see our pictures, knowing there were some really great shots in there. But we also found shots that we didn’t know were being taken— the truely spontaneous, genuine moments— and those are some of our all-time favorites. We are very happy with our photos and how everything turned out. The album and the standout mount especially are our favorite wedding ‘souvenirs’. In the end, we got more than we could’ve asked for and with such great quality.

When we planned our wedding, my husband John and I agreed that the most important part of the process was finding a photographer that we knew we could trust and would capture everything, from the beginning to the end. After all is said and done, the memories and the photos are what will last forever. I highly recommend DavidJStudios to capture your most precious moments... we are so incredibly happy with ours!

Thank you so much David!
John & Erin

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Danny and Monica

My wife and I had been shopping around for a photographer for a while. The moment we met David, I knew that he was our guy! His energy was what stood out to me. He was engaging and sincerely interested in our two very different families. I am an African American and my bride is from Spain so we really wanted someone that could make everyone feel at ease.

He was wonderful communicating to everyone, where he wanted them and what he wanted them doing. His thoughtfulness was appreciated on our end because he captured moments that will be forever in our memories.

You can get anyone to just take photo’s and perhaps even make an album. But, there’s an art to capturing the moments that only happen in that rare instance. David can anticipate such instances as they are arising. He made things very accommodating for us as well as having some light fun on the dance floor. He is well worth it because he deliver results.

So if you are asking yourself , much like we were at the time, “can we get a friend to do it?”. The answer to that is you probably can, but the quality of work, the special moments that are entrenched in your memories will not be the same when you look back at your wedding ceremony. We are very pleased with our decision to go with David. He even changed up some photo’s that may have been kind of hot for both of our parents to view (smile). Two thumbs up for David, he’s the man!

Sincerely,

Mo and Dan

Ivana Sent on 08/20/2011

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David and the crew at David J Studios was phenomenal! We met with tons of photographers before deciding to give David J Studios the privilege to be a part of our special day and let me tell you WE have not looked back once since we signed the contract. Unlike the rest of the photographer we met with, David J Studios worked with our schedule, worked with our visions, and brought the smallest details in our pictures to life. David's work is outstanding and "I CANNOT DO THAT" does not exist in his vocabulary!!! He pushes his creativity to the limit and I am happy to recommend him to any future brides who are in a desperate need of a photographer that will bring their fairy tale to life.

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When we were choosing a photographer for our wedding (neither of us are from the area) we “interviewed” several photographers. David J Studios was an easy choice to go with. Compared to the others he was the most personable, displayed the best custom made albums, photos, and prices.

When hiring David J Studios to shoot your wedding you’re getting more than just a photographer; David cares so much about doing the best job he seriously feels like he is part of the bridal party! Prior to our wedding he helped coordinate our vendors and we’ve continually joked that he was also our wedding planner. He cares so much about making your day perfect he’ll: fix your dress, tux, and boutonniere; make sure everyone is looking sharp; and make sure you have everything in place. He makes sure every aspect of your wedding runs smoothly. Believe me, weddings are stressful enough and there are so many things to worry about, but David takes care of all the little things so you can just have fun. He is a like a full day maître d’ (in a very good way).

David is more than fair with his time, prices (he has “fixed” packages but will let you swap things in and out which others won’t let you do), and devotion to your day. One of the best things about David as a photographer is his flexibility and adaptability. During your engagement session and wedding day, he’ll be as “hands-on” or “hands-off” as you want. If you want to tell him every single pose you want or let him figure out various poses, he’ll do that. David will also give you “posing” and shooting tips that will help you out for a lifetime (e.g., not tilting your head, standing up straight, be cautious when shooting when there is shade on your face, etc.). Although many of David’s photographs do not need to be altered, he is a master with Photoshop. We had a photo at the altar where we didn’t like where one of the bridesmaids was standing in the background (it was very distracting) so he was able to completely take her out like she wasn’t there! We were also very impressed with David’s ability to shoot children. He was able to get some pretty difficult kids to smile and look at the camera. Bottom line is: check out his website, give him a call, and we can assure you that you’ll be happy you did!

Brooke Sent on 04/15/2011

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David J Studios did an absolutely wonderful job with my wedding. I was married on 10-2-10 at the Daniel Boone Church (which is a rather remote location) and the photographers were prompt, respectful, open-minded and fun. My wedding ran almost an hour late due to issues with my floral vendor, but David and his colleagues took that time to take more intimate pictures of me and my family, thereby relieving quite a bit of my stress.
All the photographers were kind and very thoughtful, taking my stress into consideration at all times. The were pushy when necessary (believe me, that is inportant in a wedding photographer, otherwise people walk all over you and interrupt the pictures), yet they were also laid back enough to allow a little bit of bossiness from my mom. I can honestly say they made my wedding day refreshingly fun with their concepts on my husband's pictures as well as my bridal party's.
The pictures turned out beautifully, they were able to make whatever adjustments I requested (within reason of course). They were very patient with my dilly dallying on ordering and they were never pushy or rude in my ordering. At all times they maintained professionalism. David is a joy to work with and very funny. I highly recommend his services to any bride who wants to enjoy the experience of portraits on her wedding day.

Mary Sent on 03/26/2011

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Davidjstudios is a top notch photography company. We have had nothing but a wonderful experience with Davidjstudios. The moment we met with Dave we knew he was the photographer we wanted to shoot our wedding. Every photo, from our enagement to our wedding, has far exceeded our expectations. We recently met with him to look at and approve our wedding album, it was fantastic. I can't wait to have it in my home. Dave is very organized and pays attention to every detail. He had tricks and tips for me to make sure my day went smoothly. Many of my friends and family commented after the wedding how lucky we were to have him as our photographer. He was very knowlegable and instantly remembered everyone's name. Dave acted as my Day of Coordinator ensuring that everything stayed on tract. He was flexible enough to accomodate a side trip to visit my nephew and usher who was unexpectantly hospitalized. Dave anticipated my needs as a bride and was there for everything I needed. When we chose Davidjstudios as a photographer we had hopes we would have a lifetime photographer, but we not only have a lifetime photographer but a lifetime friend.

Sandra Sent on 12/16/2010

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David and his team were wonderful. My wedding day was less than perfect with me the bride getting out of the hospital just hours before the wedding. With me being sick David and his team were patient and very professional. I didn't think there would be a good picture in the bunch, but man was I wrong my pictures were beautiful and so many to choose from. I can not wait to pick up my album its even better than I could have imagined. Thanks David!

Amanda Sent on 10/27/2010

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David J Studios is the place to go for your Wedding photos, I can't say enought about David And his team. They are outstanding. The photos of my Daughters wedding are spectacular. They are very creative, professional and very receptive to your needs. They captured every moment and we will have wounderful memories for years to come. I shopped Four different Photographers, I choose David because of his knowledge and passion for Photography, and it payed off.
I hightly reccommend David J Studios
C.Bartels

Amanda Sent on 10/27/2010

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I loved David! He worked with us from day one and provided us with everything we wanted. The one thing that I loved the most was David's honesty. When I provided things that I wanted he gave me his honest opinion on wether or not what I wanted was possible. I would use Davidjstudios again in a heart beat.

Ashley Sent on 08/14/2010

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He was great, I loved David J. David J has become just as close as family through this whole process. I shopped around for some time and as we continued meeting with various photographers I started becoming less and less thrilled with the people we were meeting, until we met with David. The first day my husband and I met with David J I immediatley knew it would be one less thing I was going to have to be worried about on our special day. He was able to capture every memorable moment without us having to step aside and remind/ask him to take a picture of that "special moment". He just knew what was special to our family. Everything turned out amazing! He wowed us from the start. His prices are unbeatable for everything he has to offer, no one else would be able to provide a bride and groom with prices like these and give them as much heart as David was able to give our family. David was so fun loving and our family, even the children were able to quickly warm up to him and his unique ideas! I don't think I had one picture without the children smiling, now that is amazing! Our families were even shocked at how quickly David had our photos posted online and how fast we received our prints and album. Thank you for everything you were able to offer my husband, our families and myself.

Kristi Sent on 07/19/2010

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My son was married 1 year ago. When one of my other 3 kids gets married we will use this service again. The pictures were sentimental, caring, special and lots to choose from. They were there, but not intrusive. They became "part of our family celebration". They were easy to contact and went the extra mile to take the kinds of pictures we wanted. I would be glad to recommend them for any situation. Just give me a call!!!

Bryan Sent on 07/17/2010

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To say the least, my wife and I were extremely pleased with our experience with davidjstudios.Our wedding photographer quit on us just two weeks before our wedding date forcing us to embark on a desperate search to find someone with a camera and an open saturday afternoon. We found much more in davidjstudios. They were very professional and really listened to what we wanted and then proceeded to exceed our expectations. We have an amazing wedding album and incredible pictures to remember our day. I highly recommend them to anyone in search of a photographer.

Kathy Sent on 07/16/2010

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From our first conversation on the phone through picking up our wedding pictures, David made me feel at ease! I was so confident that he was going to get good pictures, that I did not even worry about it on our wedding day. Many guests commented on how thorough the photographer was. David is very detail oriented -- making sure that everything is in place for the photos. It was so hard to narrow down which pictures to order! And the photo album is absolutely beautiful! If you want someone that will help you through your day and create unbelievable wedding memories, David is your guy!

Mary Sent on 01/05/2015

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Hiring David to be our photographer was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day! From the first appointment until the album review after the wedding, we were so happy to be working with him. He was honest and professional, but also a lot of fun! We had 2 photographers on the day of the wedding. Originally, I only wanted one. After finding out what it is I was looking for, David helped me realize that we were better off with two...and he was so right! David and Kaitlin were our photographers for the day of, and they were amazing. They kept us on a timeline so that we did not have to think about it or worry about it. David really went above and beyond. He was not just a photographer, he was more of a day-of wedding coordinator. He kept us on schedule. And, our pictures turned out wonderful! He really knew how to capture the moments and tell the story of the day. I would use Davidjstudios again in a heartbeat for pictures!

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I chose this company for my wedding photography because it was one of the best values in the area and I really felt like David and our photographer Kaityln were really focused on providing me the day and the pictures that I wanted. Other photographers tried to convince me that the groom and I would have to see each other before the ceremony or that I should move the ceremony to later in the day. However, in my first conversion with David, he asked me what I wanted and from then on worked to help me accomplish my vision - not someone else's.

Kaityln was also fantastic. She made the experience relaxed and fun, while still being professional. Also, she was very sweet and flexible about timing. When it was time for her to go, she asked if I wanted any more pictures. Since we had everything on my list, I told her we were done. When my parents saw her packing up, of course they wanted one more picture - and she very graciously snapped a few of them dancing.

I definitely recommend them for wedding photography!

Heather Sent on 06/27/2013

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We were very pleased with the overall service and quality of the product. From the beginning of the planning process, David was a big help with guiding us to choose David J Studios as our photographer. He worked with us on payment arrangements so that we could have the best photographer to capture our big day. We took the advice of a friend of ours in not picking the “cheapest” photographer. It was worth spending a little more money on a professional photographer as these are our memories of one of the best days of our life. The photographers work & professionalism throughout the entire process exceeded our expectations. The morning of the wedding Bi Bi showed up early and took some AMAZING pictures of my dress and my mother and I. I was impressed with how well Bi Bi handled everything throughout the day. I have an extremely large family and she was very patient with getting everyone together and took some great shots. At the end of the night Bi Bi asked if there were any other pictures I wanted to be sure to take. She also offered help with anything else I might need. We have received a lot of compliments on how well our pictures turned out. Several of my friends, who also recently got married, were very impressed with how well our album turned out. Lee & I were both impressed with how quickly we received our prints, cd & album after the wedding. We are happy to have the album in time to show off at our house warming party! Thank you for capturing our special day and it was a wonderful experience working with everyone at David J Studios.

Barb Sent on 05/08/2012

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Davidjstudios did a great job with our wedding. David did a great job getting to know us so he could provide us with the wedding album we were looking for. We requested a couple of special location pictures and he was happy to do these for us. There was a minor mishap when we laid out our pages but David took the time to get everything right for us. We are very happy with the quality of our album. David is very professional and easy to work with.

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Great service and very personable. Our wedding was May 2, 2015 and Dave personally worked both our wedding and our engagement photos. Pictures were great and Dave was able to adjust to pretty much any of our needs. He kept us on time, made great suggestions, took our suggestions, and provided a great finished product. He made some edits on his own and was happy to make others at our request. Overall we were pleased with our experience.

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Overall DavidJ did a nice job on our wedding photos and would recommend him and his team to others. You will be happy with DavidJ as your selection. We called his references and got great honest feedback prior to us settling on DavidJ.

They did a good job on the photos themselves.... but even a better job on the overall wedding photo process from initial consultation through delivery of the final products. He manages the whole effort quite well and will bring value with his organization and ability to herd your group though tight timelines. David and staff went out of their way to make things happen at multiple shooting locations. Pleasant to work with and patient... and much patience will be required. Prices are competitive and he is fair, straight-shooting, and will correct any issues or concerns along the way.

A few additional comments whether using DavidJ or anyone else.... Make sure you are 100% clear on the exact pictures you want and do not leave anything in that area to chance. Also make sure the dress is perfectly arranged in all pictures as these are the pictures you’ll want to cherish the rest of your life so take the extra 30 seconds to get it right in each and every shot. Finally, suggest you shoot at a few different locations because you might just be surprised at which one is your favorite.

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Had a great experience from start to finish. He was flexible and accommodating to our hectic schedule as we traveled back to St.Louis to plan/have the wedding from Chicago. We both had large families and having a photographer that was able to quickly direct everyone as needed took an immense amount of pressure off of us. We would absolutely recommend Dave to future couples.

Steven Sent on 11/26/2013

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Not only did the photographer provided excellent pictures of our wedding (376 to choose from), but he helped make sure that many of the wedding party looked their best before taking their picture. He worked closely with the minister, wedding hall, and DJ to make sure everything happen on time and flawlessly.

Luke Sent on 09/04/2013

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David is very professional and respectful to all!

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The quality of work provided was unbelievable, we did both engagement and wedding photos with David. From the first meeting with David, he provided us with so much information which we didn't even think of. This continued throughout. David and his team always got back to us with a phone call in a very timely manner. There wasn't one situation where we had to wait for an extended period of time on a response. David and his team were also a lot of fun, they all had a great sense of humor and made both are engagement session and wedding session all that more fabulous. As far as value, no one wants to spend a lot of money, and sometimes it is hard if you see other people getting great pictures for a lot cheaper. But there is one thing to be said, besides great pictures, they provided so much information from their years of experience, that it was definitely worth it in the end. We were married in October, which of course is one of the busy times to get married. However we had David and his team dedicated to our wedding the whole time. He also was very accomodating during our meetings. Overall we had an amazing time with David and his team, the pictures turned out absolutely beautiful and when we have kids we will definitely like to use him for our baby and family photos.

Liz Sent on 01/27/2015

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Quality service at a quality price.
The pictures turned out very well and the photographers were easy to work with and affordable.
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After our beautiful day was over, I couldn't wait to see photos of my husband and me that were as beautiful as we felt on our wedding day. Unfortunately, David's pictures of the two of us fell short, which was surprising given that we really liked our engagement photos. The pictures of the two of us are fine, but they didn't wow us, and we felt disappointed for that. To be fair, our posed family photos look really nice, and there are good shots of us both individually, but those shots are only part of what we wanted from him on our wedding day. That j'ne sais quoi just isn't captured in any photo of me and my husband. David didn't pay very close attention to detail - many of our posed photos have little imprefections, like the bottom of my dress being turned under, details I felt a wedding photographer should look for. Though our wedding day had beautiful weather, he didn't take advantage of the gorgeous light - instead, it works against us in our outdoor photos. We were 45 minutes late and therefore didn't have as much time for photos as we'd planned, and he was flexible and cheerful in response, but we felt he also didn't use the time we had well, as there was a lot of downtime during which he could have been taking more pictures of me and my husband which he didn't utilize, and should have had a plan B in case we were late (as many people are).

He called our church to find out what the rules were for shooting the ceremony, and I know he understood what they asked, because he told me what our church had said, but then he completely disregarded it. They'd asked him to be in the back of the church, inconspicuous, and to have his shutter on silent during the ceremony proper, but he was right in front. I was distracted by his shutter while at the alter. My and my husband's family in the first row couldn't see because he kept getting in the way. It felt very intrusive - we felt our ceremony was not a performance, it was a ceremony, and though we wanted him to be taking pictures, we wanted him to be doing so from a distance, and thought that was understood. He also missed the flower girl coming down the aisle. When I asked him to, he did go back to the church a few weeks later, take a picture of her, and photoshop it into a picture from our wedding, which was nice of him, but he never should have missed something so basic in the first place, especially given that he was shooting with an assistant.

He got our name wrong on the cards he handed out, which in and of itself isn't a big deal (if it were my only complaint, I'd think it was funny), except that it just added to his lack of professionalism. He kept pushing us to get pictures we told him ahead of time we didn't care about. Finally, when I received the cd with our pictures on it, he had made the edits I'd asked him to do; however, there were several pictures that had people's eyes closed in them, and he only put one copy of those shots on our cds even though I know he took more. I've never worked in photoshop before, but used it to quickly fix those photos, so I feel this is something our photographer could have seen and fixed before he sent us the final version. We're hiring someone else to have another session in our wedding garb, which is disappointing and shouldn't be necessary.

After reading this post, David called to apologize, and offered to do what he could to fix the problems we had. However, during the phone call he also spent a lot of time trying to aruge with me, which made me not care to work with him again.

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