Doug Miranda Photography Reviews
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Tiffany Sent on 10/27/2025
Doug captured our wedding day beautifully!
Doug did a fantastic job photographing our wedding day! He was communicative leading up to the big day and so helpful in efficiently posing us and our family members for portraits. He captured all the big moments (get ready, first looks down the aisle, vows, first dances) beautifully and caught a bunch of fun candids as well. He was somehow discreet (barely noticed him taking photos) but so thorough with all the shots he got! He even stayed a bit longer because some of our friends favorite songs came on and the dance floor was going wild. We received our photos back within two weeks and are so happy with the full experience that Doug provided. Would 100% recommend Doug to other couples! -
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Sarah Sent on 09/25/2025Amazing photographer!!
If you want an exceptional photographer to capture your special event, you should hire Doug! He has an incredible talent and the photos will exceed your expectations. Doug made us feel so comfortable and at ease! He gave us easy directions for posing and kept the photos fun. He is so easy to work with and we are so grateful to have worked with him. He was so kind to us and all of our loved ones. He also did our engagement and wedding photos, both of which are everything we could have hoped for! He is also very responsive and communicative, navigating family dynamics and still making sure every aspect of your wedding was captured. Doug is the best photographer, please do yourself a favor and hire him! -
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Annamaria Sent on 08/12/2025The best!
Doug was amazing and we HIGHLY recommend him. Here is why:
- EXCELLENT photographer. Doug manages to make you feel immediately comfortable and helps coach you through poses and locations. I appreciated how he did an engagement photo shoot with us, which helped us get a good feel for how to take good photos. Come wedding day, the photos were better than I could have ever imagined. My husband and I are still in awe of what Doug managed to capture of us and our family and friends.
- AMAZING communication. Doug is perhaps the most communicative person we have encountered in the wedding industry. This is not something to take for granted. Ever since our first phone call with him, he was super transparent and happy to discuss our ideas with us and give his professional thoughts.
- Above and BEYOND dedication and professionalism. Doug scouted out our wedding site prior to our wedding day to help map out the best places ahead of time. This allowed us to get the absolute most out of our photography time day-of and resulted in absolutely breathtaking photos while saving us a ton of time. Due to him showing up prepared (and early might I add), we were able to get our dream photos. -
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Jasmine Sent on 08/09/2025
Amazing Photographer
Doug saved the day when our wedding photographer didn't show up and he was able to shoot our wedding last minute! He came prepared and captured everything so beautifully. We are so thankful. He was very quick to get us our photos back and his editing skills are spectacular!! Will recommend him to all our friends who get married in the future! -
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Camille Sent on 07/18/2025Excellent service
We had a wonderful experience working with Doug for our wedding. From the beginning, he was incredibly responsive over email, always quick to answer our questions and provide helpful information.
On the day of the wedding, his friendly and easygoing attitude instantly put us at ease, which made the whole experience feel natural and stress-free. He blended into the day seamlessly while still capturing all the important moments.
We were also so impressed with how quickly we received our photos—and they turned out beautifully! We’re so grateful to have such stunning memories to look back on.
Highly recommend Doug to anyone looking for a professional, personable, and talented wedding photographer. -
Brandon Sent on 06/30/2025
Highly recommend Doug Miranda Photography!
This review is long overdue. My wife and I hired Doug to photograph our special day and we’re so glad we did! Doug did a fantastic job - even despite some less than ideal weather!
Doug was very friendly with our family and friends. He was professional and helpful throughout the process, expertly working his way through and around our guests to get a bunch of great pictures of both our ceremony and reception.
If you’re looking for a wedding photographer we’d highly recommend Doug Miranda Photography! -
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Andrea Sent on 05/27/2025
Civil Ceremony
Doug did an excellent job capturing our civil ceremony, family portraits afterwards, and some wonderful candid moments in between. He was friendly and tactful, and my entire family enjoyed working with him. Doug's price was very reasonable, and the process was straight forward. Most importantly, we are thrilled with our photos! -
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Sal Sent on 05/24/2025Absolutely gorgeous
A true professional. We talked about what we hoped to capture at our venue. I wanted to ensure our requests did not hinder his creative freedom. He was open to our requests and we talked through different examples. He was receptive to any ideas and professional when some ideas just didn't work. The final results were stunning. Absolutely gorgeous. Beyond what I imagined. I am not exaggerating and I am grateful that all the work I put into organizing a detailed timeline was well-received by Doug. From what I can tell, he referenced it when capturing photos and again went above and beyond what I could have imagined. Aside from photography, he even helped pin my boutonniere, showed my friends how to do theirs, and just went above and beyond. How truly kind. We requested his photography for 8 hours and he committed 100%. -
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Inna Sent on 02/14/2025The best photographer!
We were SO happy we decided on Doug! From the start, he was very communicative, professional and detailed!
He had wonderful energy, a good sense of humor and knew exactly how to pose everyone in our post wedding ceremony photos as well as capturing candid shots during the reception! He captured our day better than we could've imagined and we are so thankful to have such beautiful, professional photos.
We highly recommend Doug! -
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Brittany Sent on 01/01/2025
Best Wedding Photographer
Doug was incredibly accommodating, flexible, and went above and beyond to make sure every moment of our special day was captured beautifully. -
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Emily Sent on 12/26/2024Best Photographer Ever!
From the moment we got engaged, I knew exactly who our wedding photographer would be, and Doug was just the guy. Years ago he helped with my sister's wedding and since then, there was no doubt he would be my photographer when the day came. We were so incredibly lucky to have him there on our wedding day - the attention to detail was above and beyond, leaving no fear of forgotten moments or missed photos. If we were doing it again, Doug would absolutely be on the top of our list to make sure we had there on our wedding day! -
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Amber Sent on 11/24/2024The Best Wedding Photographer
We loved working with Doug! He was so easy-going for both our engagement shoot, and on the wedding day. He's funny, while still being a complete professional. Our wedding day was an unseasonably hot October day, and he made sure that everyone was comfortable while still getting all our family photos and keeping us looking natural. He did great at capturing the formal and in between moments. We cannot recommend him enough for any special moments you need to capture. -
Lyndie Sent on 10/06/2024
A Blessing
My husband and I cannot recommend Doug enough to capture your perfect moments!! I did so much research on different photographers that were recommended by our wedding venue. Doug's photography stood out, so I reached out to him. His communication skills and response time (whether via email or text/call), were great. He took our engagement photos, our wedding portraits, ceremony and reception photos. He got all the pictures back to us so quickly and they were incredible. He's so kind and explains everything so thoroughly. You truly feel comfortable, especially for someone like me who's not the best in the front of the camera. It was such a blessing to be able to work with Doug for our special day. Our pictures turned out so amazing. His talent and work exceeded our expectations. We can't thank him enough. -
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Leigh Sent on 09/23/2024So grateful for Doug and Christine!
We cannot recommend Doug enough for wedding photography! We had so much fun looking through all the photos that perfectly captured our special day. Doug was so kind, fun, easy to work with, and professional. Even though he hadn't been to our venue before, he took it in stride and created beautiful moments. Would definitely recommend anyone looking for professional and low-stress photographers! -
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Caitlin Sent on 08/31/2024
McLean Wedding at Valhalla, South Lake Tahoe
We cannot recommend Doug enough for wedding photography. Our wedding pictures are the most beautiful pictures we ever could have imagined that perfectly captured our special day. Doug was so kind, fun, easy to work with, and professional. He knew our venue well and used that experience to get us the best pictures possible. Doug also got us our preview pictures and even our full wedding album back incredibly quickly. We had the absolute best time with Doug both at our wedding and for our engagement pictures. We were lucky enough to have his wife be the second photographer at our wedding, and she was also amazing. If you are looking for the perfect wedding photographer, look no further. Book Doug immediately! -
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Kyley Sent on 07/18/2024We loved working with Doug!
We worked with Doug for our engagement shoot and wedding day. He was professional, accommodating, talented, and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. We cannot recommend Doug enough for any photography needs. -
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Jan Sent on 06/09/2024
Exceeded all our expectations
We worked with Doug for both our engagement shoot as well as actual wedding day, and trusting him with these special moments was the BEST decision! A picture speaks a thousand words so we've uploaded one of the incredible shots that Doug took during our mountaintop wedding in Tahoe for you to experience his magic. This is just one example of the many breathtaking gems he captured for us on both occasions. Doug has an incredible eye for lighting, and we're so glad we followed his lead on which locations/landscapes would look great in photos. Given the length of his experience in the industry, he also has strong depth in his range and we had so much diversity in angles and poses in our photos. We were worried we would be awkward at posing since we've not done professional photoshoots before, but Doug was so warm and his style put us at ease as he gave great direction on how to move for the camera. Prior to our wedding day, he also made sure to get a list of family members + poses to capture and executed flawlessly on making sure all these shots were captured; we're so grateful for his professionalism and kindness. Additionally, he turned around our photos very quickly. We highly recommend working with Doug! -
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Andrea Sent on 05/16/2024best decision
Working with Doug Miranda was the best! I found him by googling photographers that worked at our wedding venue (Sequoia Mansion in Placerville) and we liked the kind of shots that came up. My groom and I secured his services at the end of November for our wedding at the start of April. We were of course stressed with the holidays, then the wedding planning, plus our very busy lives. We felt bad, constantly being slow to respond but he was so very patient with us, helpful with reminders but also keeping emails short and sweet. We also loved that he had a special for a free engagement session but of course we needed reminding, flexibility with scheduling, and ideas for where/how to do it. I knew I wanted nature in the photos since our wedding would be mostly indoors and he gave us some suggestions and encouraged us to take a look at some specific spots and get back to him. He had the perfect spots in mind, and at the engagement session we got to really know who are photographer was, professional but also really cool and relaxed. He had great poses and notes for us and yet somehow made it feel very natural for us. In the end he got some great shots, in color, in black&white, up close, further away, sweet and loving, and yet also showing us surrounded by all that nature was putting on display. After doing this session, I knew he would be great at the wedding and he was. And just a couple more check-ins, he was there, capturing photos we wanted and didn't even know we wanted, with the people we were sharing it all with. We love the photos and we highly recommend Doug Miranda as your photographer for both your engagement photos and your wedding photos! -
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Jacob 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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Gabrielle Sent on 08/14/2023Absolutely the best
Doug was the absolute best photographer we could have ever asked for! He was super relaxed and helpful during both our engagement and wedding shoots. He was great at telling us what to do and where to be, all while having a great energy. The photos came out better than we can imagine. He totally knew what to do for every event at the wedding and also knew our venue very well. Cannot recommend Doug enough! -
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 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 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 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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Marshall 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! -
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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!
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Sarah 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 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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Alana 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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Dylana 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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Kimberly 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 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 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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Sheila Sent on 06/04/2022
Highly Recommend! Doug goes above and beyond!
Doug Miranda did an amazing job on my wedding photos, and I highly recommend him. I reached out to him originally for an elopement package in 2020 and had to reschedule for May 2022 due to covid and wildfires. By the time May came around, I had already gotten married but still wanted to get photos of my husband and I in our wedding attire in Tahoe as planned. I let Doug know, and suggested that we reduce the hours needed since there wasn't a ceremony. Instead, Doug suggested we take pictures down by the lake in addition to our venue. He took my husband and I to several scenic spots to take pictures and used up all of our time. He went above and beyond to make sure that we got a variety of pictures that we will cherish forever. Many would have just taken the money and reduced the hours, but Doug made sure that we got the wedding photos we wanted and more. -
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Claire Sent on 06/01/2022Doug Miranda is the Best!
Doug went above and beyond for our wedding. We live out of town and had to reschedule the big day once. He was so easy to work with and responsive. On the day of the wedding, he went above and beyond to be helpful. I couldn't have asked for better photographs, I am over the moon with how they turned out. Do not hesitate to book him as your photographer! -
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Kelly Sent on 05/14/2022
Great photographer!
If you are in need of a photographer, look no further than Doug Miranda. We had Doug as our photographer at our May 6, 2022 wedding and he did an amazing job. Doug was extremely knowledgeable and knew exactly what the best shots would be. He was very patient with us, especially as we tried to incorporate our 4 month old into our pictures. He did a great job at the cocktail hour and the reception as well. He was somehow always around to get the best shots, but never in your way. He captured so many amazing memories and I am so grateful that he was part of our day. He received many compliments from my wedding guests and all agreed he did a great job. We are so pleased with how our photos turned out, we love them all. I would recommend Doug Miranda Photography to anyone needing a photographer. -
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James Sent on 04/09/2022Exactly What We Wanted
Doug photographed our wedding last weekend and we couldn’t be happier. The photos are terrific. He captured all the big moments as well as the small ones in between. We found Doug incredibly easy to work with and appreciated how he helped bring out our best selves. He will be our family photographer from here on out. -
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Mary Sent on 03/14/2022The BEST decision!
Doug was an all around pleasure to work with. He led when we needed guidance and blended into the background as we celebrated with family and friends. When we ran a little behind schedule for our ceremony, Doug kept us on time and moving through all the photos we wanted. Communication leading up to the wedding day was excellent. The photos are gorgeous. We have portraits and candids that we equally love. He found the spots at out venue with the best lighting and used them. He even set up lights at the venue to make sure we got great photos of the toasts and first dances. He was very respectful of our covid safety measures. A true professional and very nice person. We are so glad we found Doug and chose to work with him! -
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Greta Sent on 01/15/2022
Doug is absolutely amazing!!
We are so thankful we found Doug to photograph our wedding. From the moment we contacted him about availability to the day we got our wedding photos, he was nothing but professional, prompt, and personable! I can’t count the number of times I reached out to Doug about advice for the wedding day, he was incredibly responsive and gave me such great advice. Working with Doug was fun and stress free. He made my husband and I feel so comfortable while taking photos - which is huge because my husband hates photos. He was also so on top of it when our reception location had to change due to the weather. I’m so thankful to have our amazing photos to relive our day. I would highly recommend Doug Miranda to anyone getting married. -
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Allie Sent on 11/22/2021Couldn't be happier with Dougs work!!
I can’t say enough good things about Doug and his work – and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer. We had Doug photograph our wedding in Nov and from the day we first spoke to when our photos were delivered, he made everything so seamlessly easy. As you can imagine, things get pricey and add up when planning a wedding, but he worked with us to pick a package that fit the coverage we were looking for and remain within our budget. He kept in touch all along the way and before the wedding day helped me to develop a schedule and kept us on track during the big day. Doug is so personable and working with him was easy, stress-free and really fun! He found all the best lighting, angles and poses and our photos came out so incredibly beautiful. I couldn’t be any happier with how everything went from start to finish. Doug Miranda is an excellent choice, and I personally will keep him in mind next time we want to have any kind of professional photos taken. Thanks so much, Doug!!! – The Clabaughs -
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Erin Sent on 10/18/2021Couldn't be happier!
Doug came highly recommended as a wedding photographer, and now we know why. We could not be happier with the experience, results and memories from working with Doug for our wedding and engagement photos. Not only is he an amazing photographer, but truly professional and a pleasure to work with for such a big occasion. He was always quick to respond to any questions we had for him, and made our lives as easy as possible on the wedding day. We would recommend Doug to any couple looking for a wedding photographer! -
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Maria Sent on 09/27/2021Maria- The bride
I’m so grateful I found Doug Miranda! He took our engagement pictures and wedding pictures. They came out BEAUTIFUL! He was like paparazzi at the wedding. Him and his wife came to take pictures. He caught everything on camera and got our pictures back within jus a few days! So professional, on time, personable and just genuinely good people (Him and his wife)! I highly recommend him -
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Emma Sent on 08/20/2021Wonderful Photographer!
Doug was such a wonderful choice to have as our wedding photographer! He even drove up from the Sacramento area to take our engagement shots where we live in San Francisco. It was great to get to know him and get comfortable before our wedding. We hired Doug pre-Covid and he was helpful and communicative when we needed to postpone. He also recommended our videographer (Barrel9) and they worked flawlessly together. We got our photos back sooner than expected, and they look incredible! We could not have made a better choice than Doug to capture our day. -
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Lea P. Sent on 08/04/2021Best photographer ever!
Doug was the best photographer we could've ever asked for! He was quick to reply, he was eager to assist with location and timing recommendations, and he helped us have the most amazing elopement/intimate ceremony. Best of all, the photos were INCREDIBLE! Doug is crazy talented. I couldn't recommend him enough. -
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Julie Sent on 08/04/2021
Wedding Photography
Doug did an wonderful job photographing our Napa Valley wedding. He was kind, professional and easy to work with. We are very pleased with the images he captured. -
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Courtney Sent on 07/08/2021Wonderful experience, beginning to end
Doug photographed my husband’s and my engagement session in October 2020, and our wedding day in June 2021. I’m not sure what I can add that hasn’t already been said in his many glowing reviews, but I will say this: I had very high hopes before working with Doug, and still he exceeded all of my expectations. Doug is responsive, easygoing, friendly with a good sense of humor, professional, and on top of all that he took incredibly beautiful, timeless photographs that we will cherish for a lifetime.
Doug suggested our engagement session location in Coloma and we loved the way the photographs turned out. Thinking back now, there are a few reasons I’m really glad we took advantage of the engagement session. First, we got to know Doug before the wedding day which was really fun, and seeing him on the wedding day was like welcoming a friend to the party. Also, the engagement session gave us the opportunity to get an idea of his working style. This helped a lot on the day of the wedding because we were familiar with some of the cues and poses he uses in his photographs. My husband and I aren’t ones who love having our photograph taken and very rarely have professional photographs done. The engagement session gave us an opportunity to loosen up in front of the camera and get used to being the subject of many, many photographs once the wedding day arrived. Doug made us feel very comfortable; I would even say we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. As a bonus, we had beautiful photographs to choose from for our Save the Date!
We were married at Helwig Winery, with “first look” and family photos taken at the Davancy Chateau (affiliated with Helwig). Although Doug hadn’t photographed a wedding at these locations, he did a fantastic job scouting both properties for really beautiful backdrop locations. I was shocked by how beautiful the photographs turned out in spots at both locations that I never realized would be so stunning — truly a testament to his skill and artistic eye. As a fun addition on the wedding day, Doug’s wife Christine helped with taking photographs and also fanning my train out nearly every time we moved to a new photo location. She was a lot of fun, dancing while working, and I’m so happy she was part of the day.
Something that I read in previous reviews that I want to echo because it was important to me: Doug captured so, so many moments in his photographs even though I barely noticed he was there. He is not intrusive at all — I think I caught only a few glimpses of him out of the corner of my eye all night. I was amazed by the emotions he was able to capture on both mine and my husband’s faces, as well as our guests. He even got some really cute shots of my dog before, during (she was a flower girl), and after the wedding which are really special to me. I get to relive the day and night through his photographs, truly reliving every feeling and emotion, thanks to his amazing skill. It’s been really special, because as the cliché goes, the day really does fly by.
The only negative thing I can say is that it will be impossible to choose which photos to print and hang on my wall — they are all too stunning to choose from! All jokes aside, we could not be more thrilled to have worked with Doug (and Christine!), and we happily recommend them to our friends, family, and anyone else who will listen! -
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Megan Sent on 06/07/2021
Amazing, Helpful, and Personable!
We loved having Doug as our photographer! We did an engagement shoot back in October and he helped us find the most beautiful areas to take pictures in, and they came out amazing! He got us our wedding photos in 9 days, and I was amazed by them! Our photos look amazing, and it was much faster than I expected. He and his wife are both so amazing to work with, and they were incredibly patient with us. My husband and I are both uncomfortable being the center of attention, so taking literally hundreds of pictures can be awkward. Doug had the perfect sense of humor and professionalism to make us feel super comfortable! I would highly recommend! -
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Elizabeth Sent on 05/23/2021Awesome highly recommend Doug
I found Doug as a recommendation from the Tahoe Blue Estate information packet. I reviewed his work and read his reviews. If you truly want awesome phots it will cost you some money upfront but it is well worth it. Do NOT CUT CORNERS on your photos. I am very happy with our pictures and I would recommend Doug for your wedding. -
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Shaun Sent on 03/18/2021Excellent Wedding Photography
My wife and I contacted Doug Miranda about his wedding photography and were very happy with the service he provided. He responded quickly and professionally to our original inquiry and arrived early for our big event. He was extremely personable and ensured we got the shots we wanted while also suggesting some of his own. He selected the best photos, touched them up, and had them back to us only 4 days later!
Honestly this was the best photography experience I have ever had. Both an excellent price and excellent service for what we received. We will be using Doug again for any future photography needs. Highly recommended! -
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Melinda Sent on 01/10/2021Amazing!!!
We were lucky to find Doug on the knot and are so happy we did! We got married during covid so our 1st meeting was via FaceTime. He made us feel at ease. His website had the most beautiful aesthetic. We would communicate back and forth about ideas via email and phone calls. We loved his creativity and positive attitude. He directed us well on the big day and was prompt with getting our pictures finished. Would recommend him a 1000 times over! -
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Lexi Sent on 11/03/2020BEST Photographer Around!!!
Doug Miranda is an incredible photographer. We first met him at our engagement session. My husband and I had never taken professional photos before. Doug made us feel comfortable and relaxed. And wow those photos came out amazing! We couldn’t wait for him to photograph our special day. With the craziness of COVID, we had several changes and had to cancel our venue. Doug was very professional, flexible and responsive. He even helped us pick a new ceremony spot. We just got our photos back and WOW! My husband and I will always be grateful to Doug and his wife Christine for capturing our day! -
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Alyssa Sent on 11/01/2020Picture perfect day!
I cannot say enough great things about Doug! We had him photograph our engagement photos back in October and we loved them. He was able to capture some great photos with our dogs, who are notoriously distracted outside. I love the way he uses light to capture some really unique shots. Like most couples, we had to change our wedding plans due to COVID, and Doug was able to accommodate these changes. Eventually, we decided to cancel our wedding overall, but because we loved Doug's photography so much, we had him do a photoshoot at our original venue. We are so happy that we have these to look back on in the future. We are both not super comfortable in front of the camera, but Doug made it so easy to capture some great moments. -
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Brianna Sent on 09/27/2020
Great wedding photographer!
Doug was an excellent photographer for our wedding in Lake Tahoe! He was professional, timely, and adjusted on his feet when we needed it. He put everyone at ease, and made the process seamless. We will treasure the photos he took forever. He took a great mix of candids, portraits, family shots, macro shots, and wide landscape photos. Thanks Doug! -
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Kiley Sent on 09/02/2020
Picture Perfect
Doug is absolutely incredible. My husband and I had an intimate wedding overlooking Lake Tahoe in August 2020 - I would hire Doug 1,000 times over again! From the first phone call meeting to get an idea of what our wedding was going to look like, to ensuring he had all the group pictures listed and anything specific we wanted to capture (Pinterest board ideas) so it didn't get forgotten in the moment. Doug and his wife showed up on wedding day and fit right in. They captured special moments all day and it felt natural - not staged, stiff, or uncomfortable. They fit right into our small group and made it possible for us to relive that magical day for the rest of our lives. -
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Camilla Sent on 07/25/2020
Talented, Experienced, AND affordable!
Doug photographed my husband and I’s wedding on May 23, 2020. With all the craziness happening in 2020, Doug was SO flexible and was able to cater to our exact needs while making our downsized wedding still feel special and important. Not to mention he did an absolutely incredible job making our small backyard wedding look like an amazing off-site venue!
If you are looking for a photographer for your wedding who is highly experienced, takes AMAZING pictures, and has affordable bundle options, hire Doug now! You won’t regret it. -
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Zach Sent on 12/20/2019A real professional and a true pleasure to work with
My wife and I hired Doug Miranda to capture the memories of our big day and we could not be happier with our decision. We researched a good handful of photographers, reaching out to many for initial consultations and/or quotes. Doug's company had fantastic reviews and from day one Doug was responsive to our communication and was nothing but helpful. He provided good, to the point, and timely information that allowed my wife and I to feel comfortable hiring him as our photographer.
There were a series of packages available to choose from. After a couple consultations with Doug we choose a photography package and he provided us with a contract to review and sign. I appreciated the clarity in the agreement; from a business standpoint I knew exactly what to expect.
We took advantage of a promotion the company was running at the time we signed our agreement and received a complimentary engagement photo session. The pictures he took were beautiful and we got really excited to see how the pictures from the actual wedding would turn out (Spoiler Alert: they are amazing).
We had an intimate ceremony and reception, with only a handful of guests. Doug was able to capture the big moments as well as a ton of the little ones. He captured a little piece of everything without ever seeming to be in the way. He works in a such a way that preserves the organic chemistry of the whole affair.
He works quickly too. We were impressed at the turn around in editing and production after both the engagement photo session and the actual wedding. Doug even took the time to throw together a beautiful slideshow after the wedding and shared it with us on YouTube. I didn't expect that. It was an incredibly nice touch.
Above all, Doug is professional, and just a down right really nice guy. Your wedding day is such a big day, it's nice to know that everyone involved wants to be a part of the special occasion. And Doug really made us feel like he was honored to be a part of our big day.
Professionalism is there. High quality work and craftsmanship is there. We cannot thank Doug enough for the work he did in memorializing our wedding. We will always be able to look back on those photos and remember just how awesome that day really was. And we have Doug to thank for that.
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Emily Sent on 11/20/2019Best Photographer Around!
Doug is so AMAZINGLY TALENTED!!! My husband and I are so in love with our wedding photos! Doug also shot our engagement photos that we took inside our home. He understood my vision and was super easy to work with! He is also a really nice person and very prompt! His wife is also very sweet! When I first got engaged last year, my first search was "Best wedding photographers in my area at reasonable prices". Being a graphic designer, I have higher standards about anything that has to do with art/creativity, so when I picked Doug to be my photographer, I picked him because his photography is STUNNING! When I first saw my wedding photos online, I cried! He really knows how to tell a story with black and white photography as well as color. I continue to look at the photos daily because they let me relive our special day! I am so happy that we chose Doug because he is truly awesome and a visionary! So look no further than here for your wedding photographer, you will NOT be disappointed! -
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Molly Sent on 10/24/2019Amazing Wedding Photographer
We loved having Doug as our wedding photographer! He was very friendly and easy to work with, and was great about communication along the way.
We especially appreciated how flexible Doug was, from the scorching heat during our engagement shoot to the unexpected lighting/rainstorm on our wedding day. He did his best to make sure we got all the photos we wanted, and stayed later than agreed on our wedding day while we ran indoors and got the reception back underway.
And on top of everything, Doug was amazing at getting our wedding photos back to us quickly. We actually got them back less than a week after our wedding, while we were still on our honeymoon!
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Lindsay Sent on 10/13/2019Couldn't be Happier
Doug was the ultimate great choice for our engagement photos and wedding day - his photos are GORGEOUS, he does MAGICAL things with light, and he is fun, easy-going, and unobtrusive while still being completely professional and efficient. Other than your posed formal photos, you'll barely notice him on your wedding day, but when you get your photos back you'll see that he was always, always in place to get the perfect shot. At one point during dinner, my husband and I changed into our fun dancing shoes, my husband lifted his head, instantly made eye contact with Doug from across the room, and he was by our side capturing the moment before we could blink. His prices are super competitive, he's a fantastic communicator before the event, and he got our photos back to us in less than a week. We could not recommend him more highly, and can't wait to work with him again in the future for maternity and family photos. Thanks Doug for capturing our day so perfectly, we're SO glad we chose you! -
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Callie Sent on 09/30/2019Amazing Photographer!!!
My husband and I hired Doug Miranda Photography for our September 21st wedding. I had initially picked Doug because he had taken my favorite photos on the wedding website, The Knot. I knew the moment I saw his work. I wanted him as my photographer. What we didn’t realize is that not only would we be able to use him for our wedding, we also got engagement pictures too!! BOTH sets of images came out unlike anything I could have imagined. The engagement photos looked beautiful and made me so excited for our wedding day. When we got the pictures for our wedding, they were so beautiful I cried the whole time my husband and I looked through them. Doug even made us a highlight video of the wedding which I couldn’t stop crying over because it was so beautiful!! Doug really takes the time to get to know the people he’s shooting pictures for and really knows how to capture the right feeling. Doug, and his wonderful wife and assistant, Christine were so on point, and fast at our wedding, that I couldn’t believe just how many amazing shots we got in such short moments. There are moments we were together for 20 minutes, but I have nearly 200 AMAZING photos from that 20 minutes alone!! In total, we have around 1,500 wedding photos(not including our engagement photos), and we are still trying to go through them all!!! Doug and Christine are so professional, but at the same time so sweet and kind and patient. They also came to shoot our Lake Tahoe wedding all the way from Sacramento!!! They really go the extra mile to make sure everybody is happy!! And we are beyond delighted with our wedding photos!!! The pictures of my husband and I are amazing, but I absolutely love how many genuine “capture the moment” pictures we got!! I was almost a little worried the day of our wedding when I didn’t hire a videographer, but seeing the photos they took instantly took that regret away!!! The captured the night PERFECTLY!!! I can’t wait to have an excuse to hire Doug Miranda Photography again!!! I recommend them 110% for any wedding or engagement shoots!!! -
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Smita Sent on 09/09/2019Impeccable experience
We couldn't be any happier with the photos that Doug captured during our wedding weekend. Doug is very talented, highly professional, and all around a great person! His photo packages are fairly priced, and we'd recommend his services to anyone in need of an exceptional photographer. -
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Siân Sent on 09/02/2019Perfect experience
I can't say enough about how much we loved Doug. He's an excellent photographer. Always on time. Friendly and personable. Has great ideas for location shoots. Unobtrusive but somehow always in the right place to capture candid shots. You can see emotions in his photos; it's awesome! Some of his photos are like art. I had a hard time picking out a "small" selection to upload for our friends and family to avoid overloading them. Now I have the task of picking out just one special photo to frame for above our mantelpiece. He was so professional at all times. We hired him twice: once for our civil wedding and again for our church convalidation ceremony. He was that good! I have zero regrets. There are no cons to report. He was even so reasonably priced that we stayed within budget. The whole experience was just perfect. -
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Hayley Sent on 08/31/2019Doug is amazing!!
My new husband and I are so thrilled with our recent experience with Doug Miranda Photography! Doug took photos for our engagement and at our wedding and we are blown away with the quality of the photos and how quickly they were returned to us. Doug was easy to talk with, responded quickly to our emails, had very reasonable prices, and produced beautiful photos. We are so glad that we chose him as our photographer and will definitely be return customers for other big events in our future. We highly recommend him! -
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Amanda Sent on 06/17/2019
Best Day Ever!
Douglas photographed my May 18th 2019 wedding and he did AMAZING!! Even with the awful and I mean AWFUL weather, it was raining and snowing and he still managed to take some gorgeous pictures. And I absolutely adored his assistant, she was so very sweet. I would 1,000 percent recommend. Thanks so much Douglas! -
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Asia Sent on 06/08/2019Wonderful wedding photographer
We could not have asked for a better photographer than Doug Miranda. He was wonderful. Working with him was a dream. He was very easy to work with. He was reliable and responded quickly to all of our questions and concerns. He was on time during our engagement photos and wedding day. He also kept us on schedule on our wedding day. Best of all, he made us look beautiful in our wedding photos! I can't say enough great things about Doug. I enthusiastically recommend him without reservation. -
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Bridget Sent on 05/24/2019Timeless, gorgeous wedding photos!!!
BOOK THIS PHOTOG!! If you're looking for classically beautiful photographs of exceptional quality to remember your wedding, Doug Miranda is your guy.
First, he was extremely professional and easy to work with from the beginning. Because we lived in a different city, we first met him just a couple days before the big day and were extremely relieved by how easy-going, competent, and experienced he was in approaching our vision. He listened to specifics that we wanted and made us feel like we were in great hands.
On the day of the wedding, Doug kept us on track throughout the day and ensured we got all the photos we wanted amongst the chaos. He was fun to work with, flexible in changing situations, and professional. Doug's assistant was there to help and provide an additional angle to all shots, which was wonderful. He uses multiple cameras, will find the best lighting, and even jump in the bushes to get the perfect shot.
He returned our photos in less than two weeks and we were absolutely blown away by the beauty of the photos and overall exceptional quality. I am familiar with photography myself and in booking someone, I was adamant about avoiding a trendy/filtered look, poor lighting disguised by editing, etc...basically I had a pretty high and specific bar. My high expectations were exceeded. The color and light were highlights throughout – the perfect balance in every frame. The colors are so vivid and lush yet natural. Faces and textures are perfectly exposed. He found the most gorgeous areas of our venues for each photo. He captured awesome candids of our guests I never would have seen otherwise. Tons of photos to choose from, each flattering and tasteful. The photos feel timeless, classic, and gorgeous...and tell the story of the day. I'm so impressed, these photos were better than what we imagined and and let us relive a day we wish we could repeat over and over. -
Jesssica Sent on 03/02/2019
Wonderful experience!
Could not be more thankful or happier my husband and I decided to go with Doug Miranda as our wedding photographer. We absolutely loved our engagement session photos and can not wait to see the full gallery of our wedding day photos that I know without a doubt will be just as impressive. He was extremely professional, kind, flexible and on time with the timeline we established with each shoot/wedding day. His skill and eye for photography is undeniable, and in addition to that makes you feel comfortable and "natural" while taking photos (which can sometimes be an awkward experience to begin with lol). His wife accompanied him to the wedding as the second photographer, and it was such a joy to work with both of them. I plan on referring him to any couple I know getting married in the future. Thank you guys so much for making our wedding photography experience an awesome one! -
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Morgan Sent on 11/28/2018Doug is amazing!
Doug was our photographer for our wedding in November in Tahoe. He was AMAZING!! I was so busy before the wedding with work hat I didn’t have time to really go and pick out types of photos I wanted, so I went with trusting him to get the best shots. I was hoping for at least 10 favorite photos to use and there are literally over 100 favorites that I’m struggling to choose between. He was so fun and helped us keep on track with a tight schedule. We didn’t have a first look, so we had a tight timeframe to get all the different photos but they all turned out perfect!! Nothing but amazing things to say about Doug! Thank you so much for my amazing photos I love them!
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