Doug Miranda Photography Reviews
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Jacob C. Sent on 03/13/2024
Doug is amazing!
Doug exceeded all our expectations!! He was extremely professional, made us so comfortable, and did an amazing job capturing our wedding day. We had Doug photograph our first look at the Sacramento World Peace Rose Garden and our whole ceremony and reception at the Firehouse Restaurant in October 2023. He did an amazing job capturing everything that we asked for and more. We can't say enough about how easy Doug made our wedding day. He was always in sync with our other vendors at the Firehouse, and he worked with all our family members and guests perfectly. We would definitely recommend Doug to any couple looking for a photographer. - Jake & Katie -
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Lauren Sent on 08/26/2023
Enthusiastic and makes you feel at ease
Doug is super friendly, enthusiastic, and responsive. We weren't able to take our engagement photos with him due to being out of the country for the year leading up to the wedding, so I was nervous that we didn't get a change to "get to know eachother". Well, that didn't matter. Like most normal people, we weren't super comfortable being in front of the camera all day, but Doug gave subtle guidance when needed ("put your hand in your pocket", "check your posture", "relax :)") and I think that really helped.
He was everywhere yet no where at the same time- he managed to capture so many amazing shots, many of which I didn't even realize were being photographed until he sent us the final photos (literally 10 days later!). He was also very helpful in finalizing our timeline, as I figured he had a good idea of as a photographer how long the getting ready photos take, how long we would need for our vows on a hilltop nearby, and when we needed to be pulled away for golden hour. -
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Annie Sent on 08/01/2023
amazing photographer for our Napa wedding
What an absolute joy to work with Doug for our SF engagement and Napa wedding photos! He was so accommodating and made us feel at ease the whole time. We felt like we could be ourselves throughout the photo shoots and he caught some amazing pics as a result. Super prompt with communications and the turnaround for our wedding photos was extremely quick. Highly recommend Doug for engagement and wedding photos! -
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Mackenzie Sent on 07/27/2023
Absolutely Amazing!
Doug is such a fun yet professional person to work with, he completely captured what I wanted and more than I could've imagined. He was amazing when it came to being flexible on dates and location changes, and I will definitely be using his services again in the future! -
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Marisa H. Sent on 07/09/2023Wedding July 1 2023
Doug was absolutely amazing all week from the beginning showed up on time with a big smile on his face was super helpful and got all the pictures that I wanted was very organized and professional my pictures couldn’t of came out more beautiful to capture those priceless moments thank you so much -
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Sarah C. Sent on 06/14/2023
Fantastic!
We absolutely loved having Doug as our photographer! Our pictures turned out amazing, and he got them back to us only a week after our wedding! -
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Daisy R. Sent on 02/23/2023
Great experience and great photos
I was a bridesmaid in my best friend’s wedding in 2017 and she had hired Doug as her photographer. Fast forward to 2022, I got engaged and was doing research for a photographer. I came across Doug’s website and remembered I had met him already and loved the pictures he took at my friend’s wedding. I contacted him and after confirming he was available on our wedding date, we booked him! Doug was able to take our engagement photos and our wedding day photos. Engagement session was on THE hottest day of the year in June and the wedding was on THE coldest night of the year in December. Despite the extreme temps, Doug had the coolest calmest temperament. This was extremely important to me especially on the day of my wedding. You spend so much of your day with your photo/video people. My highest priority with all of my vendors was making sure they didn’t stress me out more than I needed to be and Doug definitely made the process enjoyable. I’m not a very picture-takery person. I don’t know what to do with my hands! His directions were great and we felt comfortable. I appreciated that he scheduled a phone call before the wedding date to go over all our preferences, wish-list pictures, logistics, etc. We weren’t sure if it was going to rain the day of so he had come up with some contingency plans. We were also so happy with the planning and recon he did beforehand for the first look location, it took a lot off my plate. Second shooter on the Wedding Day, Wendy, was great as well! We are so happy with the photos taken, we couldn’t ask for much more! -
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Sarah Sent on 11/23/2022Lloyd wedding 11•12•22
Doug,
I just want to give you a HUGE shoutout for being such an awesome photographer and being so kind hearted, and making our wedding memorable with A-M-A-Z-I-N-G pictures & slideshow we will have to look back at for the rest of our lives!
I know we have visioned a fall wedding and was so excited about fall in Tahoe, but the man above had other plans for the day.
I never thought I would be getting married in a little snow storm, it was definitely one to remember!
I literally felt like I was in a snowglobe or a hallmark movie, it was incredible and I’ll never forget it.
I want to THANK YOU for sticking it through the weather conditions and capturing our wedding photos in the snow, wind etc.
I know shooting in those conditions aren’t always easy, so I really appreciate everything you did in making our day memorable!
The pictures are STUNNING and I can’t wait to share them with family friends, incredible work!
I’m so glad you got to experience our hallmark wedding and capture those moments, I hear it’s pretty rare lol!
I would like everyone to know they won’t be disappointed with Doug Miranda Photography, he really knows his stuff and really takes the time to make sure he captures the best shots for the wedding day!
He did an incredible job with our photos, 10/10/100/100!!!
We couldn’t have been happier with how our wedding photos turned out! We wish you the best Doug!
THANK YOU!!!
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Marshall W. Sent on 02/15/2023We love Doug!
We love Doug! We decided to go with Doug as our wedding photographer due to his timeless style and experience. Throughout the booking process he was incredibly easy to work with, especially as we experienced some difficulties with our venue search. Every interaction with him was very professional and he made taking photos fun for us! We had our first shoot with him for our engagement photos. We had a great time and the photos came out so well that we had Doug do our family photos at a local park so that our family was familiar with him prior to our wedding. On our wedding day Doug was prompt and organized. He and his assistant kept us on schedule, even making up some time. He took beautiful photos and had them back to us incredibly quickly (on our honeymoon). Doug is definitely well known in the Sacramento wedding scene, as our officiant, DJ, and videographer all knew him from past events. We highly recommend Doug! -
Sarah T. Sent on 11/18/2022
One of Our Favorite Vendors!
If you're getting married in the Sacramento/Napa/Lake Tahoe area and thinking about booking Doug, what are you waiting for?!? We hired Doug because we saw some of his previous work at our venue and knew he would scout out the best locations for our photos.
The entire process was made smooth because of Doug's friendly demeanor and clear communication. He answered all of our questions with grace and patience and is very quick to reply to email. Most of Doug's wedding packages include a brief engagement session which was nice because it allowed us to get to know him and become comfortable with his shooting style before our big day. The photos turned out great and we could rest easy for 9 months knowing we made the right decision.
On the wedding day, Doug brought his wife Christine along as his second shooter. They worked efficiently, capturing every detail of our day as our vendors set up and the bride and groom got ready. They also miraculously captured my entire family smiling in one picture, and were willing to work with my VERY scared and squirmy dog. Despite the brutally cold wind forcing our fall event indoors, we managed to capture some of the most stunning outdoor portraits after the ceremony, especially since they were willing to hike us up the side of a mountain to get my dream photos on a boulder in front of Lake Tahoe.
Doug and Christine make an excellent team and they even felt like our guests, posing for some Polaroids we had set out for our friends and family to use throughout the reception! Our photos were processed and returned within a record 6 days!!! We feel so lucky to have had Doug Miranda Photography as an integral part of our best day ever. Thank you for making our wedding photography dreams come true!! -
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Rachael K. Sent on 10/22/2022Great Experience!
Doug and his wife Christine were excellent as our wedding photographers in Sonoma, CA! His wife was his second shooter for the day. Doug did a couple phone calls with us before the wedding day so that we were all on the same page. He also responds quickly via email. On the wedding day, Doug took many great photos, both classic wedding phots and candid shots of guests and family members before and during the day. He gave suggestions on how to get the best shots and they all turned out great! He sent the photos within one week and even made a video slideshow of the best pictures. -
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Dylana N. Sent on 09/23/2022
Spectacular
Honestly stop looking cause you have found the ONE! Doug will be your advocate for the photos you will ever have taken. He is so much fun yet professional and has a great since of humor. Doug is kind and caring and will help bring your vision to life! -
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Alana Y. Sent on 09/25/2022
Excellent photographer and super wonderful person to work with!
Doug was an absolutely perfect choice for my husband and I at our wedding! He kept us calm and laughing through all of the photoshoots and through the whole event. He even agreed to let us bring our dogs along for the first look :). He captured the spirit of our wedding wonderfully! Also, we found out later that he has some personal stress going on during the wedding, but he was so calm and focused that we didn't pick up on it at all. You can count on Doug! -
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Kimberly R. Sent on 09/09/2022
So thrilled!
Choosing Doug as our wedding photographer was hands down the best decision we made in all of wedding planning. Doug was so professional yet personable. We first met Doug for our engagement shoot and he instantly put us at ease. The photos turned out stunning, and it was clear he was extremely talented! Our wedding photos did not disappoint they turned out beautifully! They are the best representation of our perfect day, we often look through them to relive the day! One thing I learned throughout the process is that the photographer plays an integral role in the day-of timeline. Doug worked seamlessly with my day-of coordinator to keep the day running smoothly and on schedule. Do yourself a favor and choose Doug Miranda Photography as your wedding photographers. -
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Lindsay B. Sent on 08/05/2022A photographer that feels like family
When you read amazing reviews it's hard to understand them until you've actually experienced the photographer for yourself. But Doug is someone you'll definitely want to choose to work with for your wedding or milestone in your life. He feels like family to us now since we've worked with him for 3 full years trying to have our wedding. He photographed our engagement session in December 2019 and we felt very comfortable with him. We were supposed to have our wedding in 2020 and then again in 2021, but due to COVID and the CalDor fire, it didn't happen either year, and Doug worked effortlessly with us to switch to a new date both years. He is extremely kind and makes you feel at ease during your session. He understands how to bring the light into photos and how to capture the most authentic smiles & laughs. He and his wife Christine felt like our guests on our wedding day, and we enjoyed spending time getting pictures with them. We actually recieved all of our photos 5 DAYS after our wedding. Unheard of. Thanks Doug and Christine! We'll be reaching out again in a couple of years for family photos! -
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Jodi Sent on 07/30/2022
Doug photographed our wedding.
My husband and I would highly recommend Doug Miranda. He was easy to work with and very professional. Doug knew exactly the right spots to get great photos! -
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Beckey D. Sent on 06/13/2022
Captures and Creates Memories
Words cannot express how excellent Doug is-- as a photographer and a human. The quality of the pictures he was able to capture, the expressive moments he was able to preserve for us, and the variety of angles in every shot he was able to makes him seem like either a well-coordinated, multi-person team or a superhero. On top of this, he is kind, thoughtful company that seems to bring a smile to everyones face. His attentiveness, flexibility, and warmth is sure to wow you as much as the photos he takes. I cannot recommend Doug enough for any and all occasions you're lucky enough to have him at. -
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