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Paul Douda Photography

Paul Douda Photography

La Mesa, CA
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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    Bernardita O. Sent on 12/11/2023
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    Friendly and easy to work with

    Paul did a great job capturing some beautiful pictures of my family. We were a rather big group that included two big dogs and two little ones, one of which was not too excited about being photographed. Paul was super sweet and patient with the little one and managed to get some beautiful pictures. He was also very responsive and quick throughout the whole process, from initial contact to delivery of the final photos. I highly recommend Paul for your next event.
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    Sabina W. Sent on 11/20/2023
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    Excellent Photographer

    Paul Douda was a total professional and helped us capture the love and joy from our big day!
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    Stevie W. Sent on 02/17/2023
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    Stunning Photos!

    Absolutely amazing! Paul did a phenomenal job on both our engagement photos and wedding photos. He captured so many great memories from our wedding. There were things we missed during the ceremony and reception, but he captured them all! I would HIGHLY recommend using him for any photo session. You won't be disappointed!!
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    Brian M. Sent on 04/02/2020
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    Paul was the BEST!

    Paul was a true professional, even under increasingly difficult circumstances. While the state was under a quarantine and social distancing was recommended, Paul still agreed to meet and capture our perfect proposal. He got amazing shots and even offered to have a mini-shoot to supplement, since our initial was cut short. He was responsive, collaborative, and overall just an amazing guy to work with. Thank you Paul, for capturing our moment in time.
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    Havilah S. Sent on 02/26/2022
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    Hire Paul Douda Photography!

    My husband and I are a COVID couple and hosted a wedding reboot November 2021 at The Old Rancho. We chatted with a couple photographers and it was clear from the beginning that Paul was the right choice for us. Paul takes absolutely phenomenal photographs, and is humble and kind. Paul worked hard to make sure we had every shot we wanted. We very much appreciate the mix of posed portraits and candid shots he provided. Paul also worked with me in the weeks leading up to the wedding when unexpected things cropped up, and I very much appreciated his professional and kind demeanor. We are completely obsessed with our photos, and can't wait to have him back for family pictures. Hire Paul Douda and you'll treasure your photos forever!
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    Brooke S. Sent on 09/24/2021
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    Paul's amazing!

    Paul was awesome! He was helpful, creative, kind and intuitive. He made our day fun and relaxing! We love our photos and would definitely recommend Paul Douda Photography.
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    Andreia Sent on 08/03/2021
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    Very good photographer !!!

    Very good photographer, excellent professional, an incredible view of light and places for photos, I would recommend to everyone who wants to have wonderful photo memories.
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    Nadia Sent on 12/06/2020
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    Great experience and stunning work

    Paul did our engagement photo session and I cannot stress enough how great his work is. He listened to our concerns, preferences, and ideas and was flexible enough to make sure we got had the best experience. Paul is a very talented photographer and will definitely consider him for future projects.
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    Garrett C. Sent on 08/29/2020
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    Great Engagement Session!

    We highly recommend using Paul for engagement pictures! He made our session fun, lighthearted, and stress-free. We had our dog tagging along and even though she was kind of in the way, it was no problem for Paul and he even took some sweet action shot of her messing around. Most importantly though, we love our pictures.
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    Erica D. Sent on 02/01/2021
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    Paul is amazing!

    Paul was fantastic!!!! He did our engagement pictures, our mini Covid wedding photos and will be the photographer for our big wedding when we can safely have it! Paul is really easy to work with, he is flexible and takes beautiful photos!
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    Sara A. Sent on 04/12/2020
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    We had a fun and easy going experience!

    I just wanted to say that my fiance and i were beyond satisfied with the photos we got from Paul. He was super friendly and gave direction very well, as my fiance and i have no idea how to pose for pictures. Lol! We wanted a forest-y type landscape and they reccomended a really cool park around balboa park and captured exactly what i had in mind for our engagement shoot! :)
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    Jordan S. Sent on 11/10/2020
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    Perfection.

    Paul was nothing short of incredible. He went above and beyond and exceeded every expectation we had for our wedding and reception regarding photography. He was punctual, friendly, and very organized. From our initial conversation to delivering of photos, everything was perfect. Cannot recommend Paul Douda enough!!
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    Christina F. Sent on 03/23/2020
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    Paul Douda Photography

    We recently got married in December of 2019. Paul & his team covered photography & videography on our big day as well as our engagement photo shoot. They were early prior starting the shoot & made sure everything was set prior starting. He is really good in following-up with clients making sure we are following our timeline to avoid any delays. We loved how Paul listened & made sure we're satisfied with the service. They were all very professional, time efficient & easy to work with. We were impressed by his timely responses, prices & quality of their over all service. He went above & beyond working with us since day one. Paul is really amazing. We're glad we found them in perfect time. I would definitely recommend them to family & friends & for sure would get them again in the future. :)
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    Kelsey R. Sent on 01/27/2020
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    The best!!!

    My husband and I are thrilled with how our photos and video came out. I could not have imagined my wedding day with out working with Paul!
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    Kelsey Sent on 02/09/2020
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    Couldn't ask for more in a photographer!

    Paul and his wife Crystal were the best, most intuitive vendors we had at our wedding. We used them for our engagement photos and our wedding photos. They also created a wedding video that was perfect. Both my wife and I hate having our pictures taken, but Paul and Crystal did an amazing job at making us feel comfortable and listened to. They went above and beyond in every way possible. We consider ourselves life long customers of their's now, and plan to use them for every maternity, baby, family photo we ever take. I can not stress enough how much a photographer can affect your wedding day. They nailed the timing, they handled our family, and our final products were so beautiful. We could not ask for a better experience.
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    Debbie G. Sent on 09/28/2019
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    Paul was great!!

    We thoroughly enjoyed working with Paul, who possessed a calm and engaging manner throughout the planning process and during the wedding. His presence was low-key, but he was committed to obtaining all the necessary photos. Paul was responsive to our needs and made us feel comfortable. We would recommend Paul without hesitation!
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    Stormie Sent on 06/06/2017
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    Paul was absolutely amazing and so flexible! My fiance had a vision and Paul was able to deliver! The day of our shoot, he learned that our original location wasn't going to work due to city imposed limitations. Paul quickly jumped to action and found another place that fit the bill. We just had to show up. We had so much fun during the shoot and were so thankful to have a photographer with such an artistic eye! We are beyond grateful for the positive experience and the most stunning pictures!
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    Lindsay Sent on 12/10/2017
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    We booked Paul for our first family photos after he shot amazing photos of my sisters wedding and my brothers wedding! This was a huge family of 10 and he was beyond great. Because my siblings and I live far apart from each other, we were only together on one day and that was the Saturday after thanksgiving. Paul made it easy and convenient for us to book that exact day with a time and location of our choice! He arrived early to the location and secured the best spot for us since it was a popular photography destination. He made sure to get multiple creative shots of our individual families and worked great with my 2 kids (5 months and 4 years). We felt very comfortable and didn’t feel rushed. He got a preview of our pictures to us just a couple days after and the whole session just a week after that! Perfectly edited, amazing photos with some great candid shots mixed in. We will continue to use him for any professional photography in the future and I would highly recommend him
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    Christine Sent on 02/05/2018
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    Paul is a wonderful photographer! He accommodated our last minute wedding and was professional & patient throughout the day. He replied quickly to our many questions/emails. His photos are beautiful and creative. I would recommend Paul to everyone!
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    Lucy Sent on 12/09/2017
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    Paul is a really professional and talented photographer.
    He has a natural ability to stay relaxed and patient (even with two toddlers) and as a result he is able to capture really wonderful moments. The quality of his photographs is amazing, always very sharp and bright. We have been very happy with all of our sessions with Paul and highly recommend him.
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    Susana Sent on 05/21/2017
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    Paul Douda photography was an excellent choice. We had amazing time shooting our pictures at our wedding in San Diego. He's professional, on time, creative and talented. Having someone understand the value of detail was key for me, and he went the extra mile. We are both pleased with all the pictures and his packages are reasonably well priced compared to others.
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    Vanessa Sent on 02/07/2017
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    Paul Douda is an amazing photographer with great skills he will get down on a child's pose to make that pic picture perfect. He has a great sense of humor and fashion style when it comes to posing. I will recommend to any future bride and groom that want there wedding to be a memorable one no matter how small or big in court or in church. Thank you Paul Douda!
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    Carmel Sent on 12/12/2016
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    I am a wedding Coordinator who has worked many years with many photographers. When our son was getting married Paul Douda was the first person I wanted to photograph my son and daughter in laws wedding. His eye for the perfect shot is amazing. He has done numerous weddings for me and I recommended him to
    all my bride and grooms. All of them have been over the moon happy with the end result. Paul makes anything you want happen. He goes with the flow. He's such a amazing person who I have loved working with for all these years. We have become like family and I'm so grateful for his talent which has given us a life time of memories. One word to describe Paul Douda Photography PRICELESS. He's worth every penny. Book him today before you miss out on your perfect pictures. Thank you for creating such a beautiful life time of wedding pictures to last a life time. Xoxo

    Paul Douda Photography's reply:

    Thank you for such a thoughtful review Carmel! It is always such a pleasure being a little part of your family! Lots of love until the next one :) xoxo
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    Danielle Sent on 12/21/2016
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    Paul took our family photos this year and we'll definitely want to work with him again. The turn around time was quick and he got a lot of good photos in a short amount of time, which was great since we have a toddler. I'll refer him to family and friends.

    Paul Douda Photography's reply:

    Thank you Danielle! I look forward to working with you again in the future! Can't wait to meet the new little one coming soon! :)
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    Angelique Sent on 12/09/2016
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    Paul is extremely talented and captured the spirit of our family both seamlessly and quickly! We LOVE our photos and will cherish them for years to come.

    Paul Douda Photography's reply:

    Thank you Angelique!! We can't wait to work with you guys again!
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