Southwest Michigan Wedding Photography
$2,000 starting price
Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Chicago, Ann Arbor, All of Michigan
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Christopher Deau
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AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Based out of Kalamazoo, MI, Christopher Deau Photography is a wedding photography business that specializes in capturing the most intimate and precious moments of every couple’s big day. Christopher and his team’s incredible eye for detail and passionate attitude produce breathtaking results and products that will last a lifetime. They provide high-quality photography and customer service to the state of Michigan and beyond.
With over 15 years of experience, every wedding is treated with care and given a great deal of attention. The dedicated team are exceptional visual storytellers who bring a wealth of experience to every celebration they capture. Christopher Deau Photography documents beautiful memories with a blend of photography styles ranging from contemporary to photojournalistic. Through these lenses, they capture stunning photographs that represent each couple’s love story.
Christopher Deau Photography provides couples with a selection of wedding packages that are customizable to suit their needs and budgets. They can provide their services for engagements, trash-the-dress sessions, and other celebratory events. Additional services that are available include a second photographer, photo books, additional hours, slideshows, and albums.
Prices & packages
Package #1
$2,595 starting price
Package #1
$2,595 starting price
6 hours
6 hours
High Resolution Images
High Resolution Images
Published blog with highlights
Published blog with highlights
Online photo gallery
Online photo gallery
Sneak peek 3 - 5 Edited images delivered within 3 days of wedding
Sneak peek 3 - 5 Edited images delivered within 3 days of wedding
Image backup available for 1 year
Image backup available for 1 year
Printing rights to all images
Printing rights to all images
Package #2
$3,095 starting price
Package #2
$3,095 starting price
8 hours
8 hours
Engagement Session
Engagement Session
High Resolution Images
High Resolution Images
Published Blog with Highlights
Published Blog with Highlights
Online photo gallery
Online photo gallery
Sneak peek 3 - 5 Edited images delivered within 3 days of wedding
Sneak peek 3 - 5 Edited images delivered within 3 days of wedding
Image backup available for 1 year
Image backup available for 1 year
Printing rights to all images
Printing rights to all images
Package #3
$3,795 starting price
Package #3
$3,795 starting price
8 hours
8 hours
2 Photographers
2 Photographers
Engagement Session
Engagement Session
High Resolution Images
High Resolution Images
Published blog with highlights
Published blog with highlights
Online photo gallery
Online photo gallery
Sneak peek 3 - 5 Edited images delivered within 3 days of wedding
Sneak peek 3 - 5 Edited images delivered within 3 days of wedding
Image backup available for 1 year
Image backup available for 1 year
Printing rights to all images
Printing rights to all images
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Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge. Contact the photographer for customized services and quotes.
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Destination Weddings
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Photo Shoot Types
Bridal Portraits
Day After Session
Engagement
Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Drone
Photo
Printed Enlargements
Same-Day Edits
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Classic
Documentary
Dramatic
Lifestyle
Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
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After Party
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Meet the team
Christopher Deau
Owner
Professional wedding photographer based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. I love my job and I am passionate about what I do! I treat each wedding as if it were my own.
Reviews
5.0
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Christopher Deau Photography receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from customers for their wedding photography services. Reviewers highlight Chris' professionalism, organization, creativity, and ability to make couples feel comfortable in front of the camera. They appreciate his communication, quick turnaround time for photos, and his skill in capturing both posed and candid moments. Customers commend his flexibility, attention to detail, and the quality of the final images, making him a highly recommended choice for wedding photography.Review photos
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Morgan N
5.0
10/08/2024
Chris recently took photos at our wedding in September in Holland, MI. Everyone loved him! Chris is incredibly easy to work with and was great with my 1 year old niece too. His creative eye made for some fantastic sneak peeks that we love sharing with our friends and family. Chris' ideas and suggestions were endless, which made for natural poses and so many creative photos!
Leading up to the wedding, Chris was very organized and a very clear communicator which we appreciated immensely.
Melissa H
5.0
9/07/2024
WOW! Chris really blew us away. He made us feel comfortable as a couple who hates photos, followed our guidance while also coming up with some very creative and personal shots. I we got some preview pics and we can’t wait to see the final photos. Do not hesitate to book with him! Everything was a breeze and he was so professional. Highly recommend!
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Jennifer E
5.0
8/29/2024
Chris did an amazing job at our recent wedding. The contact before the date was great. He answered all my questions and made sure he was aware of any specific shots that were important to us. My husband and I are generally uncomfortable with having our pictures taken, but he made everything that day easy. We were from out of town and were unfamiliar with the area, and he was able to direct us to great locations in and around our venue to take our posed shots. He was excellent about corralling people for our family pictures and kept everything right on schedule. He also found convenient places nearby so we could step out of the reception briefly to get some sunset pictures later in the night. He was constantly moving around looking for shots throughout the night and was able to get a wonderful range of candids that show how much fun everyone was having. He had the photos back to us more quickly than expected, and the quality was fantastic. Compared to the price of other vendors we looked at, we feel we more than got our money’s worth. Chris was very professional and enthusiastic, and a lot of fun to work with. We’d definitely recommend him to others.
Katie R
5.0
5/31/2024
Chris was the absolute best decision for our wedding. As we were wandering around enjoying the event and chatting with guests, any time somebody requested a picture with us Chris was always already in position ready to snap a quick shot. We were blown away! Not only that but he was always sneaking photos of the kiddos rocking it out on the dance floor, or us greeting guests throughout the night. He was more than accomodating getting a group shot of our families (70+ people in one photos) and he was so easy going the entire night. We were sent 5-7 preview photos before we even woke up the day after the wedding. I absolutely cannot wait to see the entire album, but i am 100% confident giving him 5 stars before even receiving the photos!
Mary R
5.0
5/27/2024
Christopher Deau Photography was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. He was very easy to communicate with and professional. During our wedding day he was accommodating toward my rather large extended family's photo request and kept us on track during a slight transportation snafu during our wedding party pictures. He was very helpful in providing recommendations in terms of site locations and the photo flow of the day. His calm, easygoing, fun and professional attitude kept Kevin and I comfortable, carefree and relaxed in front of the camera so he could best capture us and our big day. Thank you!
Shavonne J
5.0
4/28/2024
Want to take what feels like a million photos and actually enjoy it? Book with Chris!!! He was absolutely amazing. Very comforting, easy going, and fun! From our engagement shoot, through to our wedding, we loved working with Chris. Our photos came back more amazing than we ever expected. He captured things we didn’t even think of, really making us relive the day! We cannot thank him enough!! I will be sure to recommend him to everyone. Thank you again Chris, never stop capturing people’s special moments.
Russell C
5.0
3/23/2024
We loved Chris. He felt like a wedding guest to our wedding and truly he was. Everyone loved him he made even the posed photos feel so natural and easy we had so much fun working with him we even braved a winter snow storm to capture a few extra photos. If you’re looking for someone genuinely good hearted and friendly but even more so wonderfully talented then he’s the guy.
Mati P
5.0
10/18/2023
Word cannot describe how amazing Chris was on our wedding day and how phenomenal he is as a photographer. He is kind, helpful, and flexible during the schedule changes/chaos of the wedding. The reason we chose him (other than the beautiful photos) is he is personable and easy to talk to. When I first talked to him on the phone, I felt like I was chatting with friend. He wasn’t trying to sell me things or convince me to choose him, like so many other photographers. In terms of the photos, we are so happy with them! They look amazing and he gets them to you quickly. We plan to use Christopher Deau Photography for all our future photography needs. Thank you Chris!
Ryan F
5.0
7/19/2023
I would like to start by stating that as the groom, I had very little say, or to be honest, much interest as to who we chose as a photographer. However, I insisted on writing this review, because Chris was truly an amazing photographer, and an even better person. I now understand why it is so important to have someone like Chris photograph your wedding.
Chris was friendly, professional, caring, and most of all patient. We have a two year old son who typically can’t stay still for photos, but Chris’s fatherly instincts took over and he was able to get our son smiling and laughing for all the photos. I can’t say enough how wonderful Chris is.
As far as his talents as a photographer, Chris knew all the right poses, angles, and moments to get the best shots. It was very obvious that Chris has photographed many weddings. He is truly talented at what he does. This was even more so apparent when we received our pictures. My wife was beyond thrilled. As was I. They were amazing and really captured the night. Everyone we have shown is raving about how great the pictures turned out.
Hire Chris. Not only will you not be disappointed, you will want to recommend him to every person you know.
PS - My wife agreed with all this and gave me the green light to post ;)
Kimberly L
5.0
7/15/2023
I couldn't have asked for a better photographer! Chris was very professional from the beginning. I really appreciated the exploratory video call to discuss his services and the included engagement pictures. This really gave us the opportunity to get to know him. On the day of the wedding, I felt so comfortable with him and felt that he really captured all our key moments. All of the pictures came out beautifully and felt really organic. None of the pictures seemed overly staged. You can tell Chris really loves what he does and has a great eye for really good pictures.
Chris made sure that I enjoyed every minute of my wedding day. That included helping me wrangle family and making sure I got all the shots that I requested from him ahead of time. When my favorite song was playing as we were leaving for sunset pictures, Chris started playing it on his phone. He really made an effort to keep me smiling and that really translated in the pictures.
Alyssa L
5.0
6/08/2023
Christopher was absolutely indispensable to our wedding. My husband and I have very limited exposure to this industry as a whole. We found Christopher on the knot. His style is exactly what we wanted of our photos. With only Pinterest check lists of some day of photo ideas, we went into this very open minded. Christopher was extremely approachable. He was very easy going, had many ideas for poses. Made my husband and myself feel extremely comfortable and confident with shooting. He has experience with MANY venues. Which was a benefit for us, because he had already shot at ours. So he knew of the best places for the best shots. He was understanding and compassionate to the hiccups we experience day of. Christopher wore many hats on the day of our wedding and exceeded every expectation we had of him from our meetings leading up to the wedding. We look forward to working with him again in the future. If you're limited with experience in weddings. If you're limited with lack of socials and missing your soundboard. If you're on the fence of hiring him. This would hands down be your sign to message him, get a meeting scheduled and book him for your wedding day.
Dimitri T
5.0
5/04/2023
Christopher is a true professional and a joy to work with. Not only are his photography skills amazing, he was also very thoughtful. Leading up to the day of our wedding, he kept us organized and was happy to help us prepare for what the day would look like. During the day of our wedding, he was incredibly kind and always thinking of how to get the best and most meaningful shots. All of our guests loved him and he helped make our wedding the event of a lifetime. If you're looking for a photographer for your wedding, I wouldn't ask anyone else!
Valerie D
5.0
4/04/2023
Chris was amazing! He was able to get so many great shots during our wedding day and made us feel so comfortable even though we both don’t really love getting photos taken. I would definitely recommend him for any couple getting married!
Erik E
5.0
1/20/2023
My name is Erik and I am the groom from our wedding. While I am writing this review, my wife Kim and I agree completely with what is written here.
Chris is an amazing wedding photographer. He really made our special day that much more special. During our initial conversation before he was hired, Chris impressed us with his keen knowledge of professional-level photography. He also clearly understands the differences between shooting outdoors and indoors - and it showed in the finished product. We were also happy that Chris had experience shooting in the particular wedding ceremony venue we had selected.
Before Kim and I traveled out to Kalamazoo, MI from our Appleton, WI home for our wedding weekend, we had a post-hiring phone meeting with Chris where we discussed the wedding itinerary with him. He asked detailed questions about our plans and the timing of those plans. Our answers allowed him to craft a photography plan that would maximize the number of good pictures he could take with the available daylight. Since our ceremony was not going to start until 4:00PM on winter Saturday afternoon, he suggested that we do the "first look" and wedding party photos before the ceremony, because after the ceremony there would be insufficient daylight to do those shots outdoors.
I asked Chris to photograph our wedding rehearsal. Since I have never been married before, I was unaware that this was an unusual request. He asked me what I was looking for and I told him I just wanted as many candids of the wedding party as possible. Those photos turned out amazing, even though Chris would probably tell you that it wasn't really a difficult assignment.
About a week after our wedding, we received the "sneak-peek" photos. They were spectacular. But we were really blown away when the final, full portfolio was released about six weeks after our wedding. The photos were made available to us via a professional photography delivery website. There are at least 350 photos in that portfolio that were culled from several thousand raw photos taken by Chris and Eric the day before the wedding (the rehearsal) and on our wedding day (10 hours of shooting; the ceremony and the reception).
The package price included full end-user rights to all of the photos. We just sent out a printed QR-codes to all of our thank you card recipients that leads to our wedding photo website. From there, anyone can download the full-resolution version of any photo in the gallery just by clicking on it.
One of the most impressive aspects of Chris' services is that he is able to deliver absolute top-quality photos while keeping a low profile, except when he needed to assert himself - as when arranging posed shots. Taking great photos while minimizing his own footprint on the proceedings is the hallmark of a top-notch wedding photographer. And Christopher Deau certainly is top-notch. We would recommend him to anyone who asks.
Stephanie S
5.0
11/07/2022
Christopher was an absolute pleasure to work with. As soon as I saw his work, I knew he was the best choice to capture our fall wedding on Mackinac island. His creative eye, use of light, and captured movement create the most stunning photographs. They are truly works of art that I cannot wait to display in our home. The only other thing I can say is hire him!!
Lindsey M
5.0
10/17/2022
We hired Christopher for our wedding photographer and our engagement photos. We enjoyed working with Chris so much! He played a huge part in helping make our wedding day schedule and helped make the day go by smoothly. Multiple people from our wedding party said that he was the best photographer they have worked with, and we agree. He gets so many different shots in a short time and keeps things moving. We got a sneak peak of photos 2 days later and they are beautiful, we can’t wait to see all the photos! We highly recommend hiring Christopher Deau Photography for your special day.
Julia I
5.0
10/14/2022
To cut it short, Christopher is amazing and we absolutely recommend to work with him for your big day! He did an absolute fantastic job in capturing the joy, love and fun we had during our engagement session and managed to have the pics ready in time for us to see before the big day (we live in europe and had only 10 days in between). He was a pleasure to work with on our wedding day as well and all our guests fell in love with him as well.
G C
5.0
8/30/2022
We cannot recommend Christopher enough! He was incredibly professional and easy to work with in all of the arrangements leading up to the day. He has a really creative eye too, and asked us to try to some fun poses that really fit our personalities. We have so many BEAUTIFUL pictures from different locations around the venue, and all our friends and family were impressed too with his professionalism and style. So thankful we had such an awesome photographer!
Veronica M
5.0
8/01/2022
We absolutely loved Christopher Deau! He was super personable, flexible and professional. He helped the day go by smoothly and was very helpful. Our photographs turned out amazing! He takes a large variety of shots at different angles/viewpoints and has a great editing style! We would 100% recommend him!
Megan G
5.0
6/27/2022
Sarah and the Picket Fence team are PHENOMENAL!! They created the most beautifully decorated pergola flowers (highlight of our ceremony decor), head table decorations, large vase centerpieces on our guests’ table, and so much more. As the bride I didn’t know much about flowers going in and through our calls Sarah really honed in on our vision and made it happen. Sarah is so sweet to talk to, has a wealth of knowledge, and will make your vision come to life. Thank you SO much for the best floral arrangements (and WOW I loved my bouquet!!)—we wouldn’t have gone with anyone else! 💗
Jason G
5.0
6/02/2022
There are not enough stars to give for how awesome Chris is. From our first meeting to the final shot he took for our wedding, he was the most professional, kindest, funniest guy, and the exact person you would want taking pictures for your special day. He didn't just snap a few photos of things, no he went for the absolute perfect shot every time and made sure he used the scenery to the best of its potential. You will not regret having him shoot your special day!
Alexis S
5.0
1/04/2022
There is no one better!! Stop your search now and get in contact with Chris. I got engaged in July and married in November. Even with the time crunch for engagement photos, Chris was able to make everything happen quickly and his work is stunning. He is personable, easy to get into contact with, and professional. All of my bridal party loved him as well. He captured the shots we requested, but also used his creative ability to truly get us some of the most amazing photos that I had never dreamed of. 5 stars!!! Thank you Chris!
Elizabeth M
5.0
12/29/2021
Words cannot express how AMAZING Christopher was!!! From our engagement photos to our wedding, he was genuine, kind, fun and very talented. We loved how he didn't only document the memories, but did so in such a candid way. Many people who view our photos share how candid and unique our photos are. We loved that he didn't only capture our joy, but of our friends and families as well. If you want a talented, authentic, candid, amazing photographer, Christopher is for you!!
Rebecca M
5.0
11/13/2021
Chris is an amazing photographer with a beautiful portfolio! My husband and I are fairly awkward people, and we knew a bunch of serious, posed photos weren't going to look like us. We loved Chris's candid style, and after speaking with him and hearing about how he became a photographer and what it means to him to capture these kinds of moments, we were sold - and we're so glad we chose him! He's fun, kind, and managed to make the whole process stress-free. We loved seeing him get really excited for an off-the-cuff idea for a shot and then seeing the results.
We couldn't be everywhere at once, but Chris managed to capture moments featuring almost every single one of our guests (in spite of the large venue and grounds, which had everyone pretty well spread out), which was so fun to look back on. The final product was exactly what we were hoping for: a healthy mix of posed and candid shots that really captured who we are as people and as a couple. The turnaround time for receiving our photos was also fairly quick considering how many photos he took/we received.
10/10 would absolutely use Christopher Deau Photography for any event again.
Suzanne K
5.0
10/07/2021
Christopher has been an amazing photographer to work with even from the beginning before booking. He provided an information session via phone about his style of photography and to walk through what we were looking for in a photographer. There was no sale pitch or pressure in booking during the information session and I really appreciated this. We first met Christopher during our engagement session and he made us feel at easy and comfortable as we were nervous because we are not the picture taking type. This followed into our wedding day. Christopher was always fast at communication leading up to the day then was on point the whole day! His second shooter that was working with him was also amazing and so sweet, she helped so much with a lot of the small details. Christopher’s work speak more for itself than any amount of praise could. I am so happy he was able to capture our special day!
Garrett B
5.0
10/07/2021
Chris & team we’re a true pleasure to work with. Through the engagement photo shoot to the wedding, Chris was very responsive, professional, and showed a clear talent for capturing both the big and little moments. He’s quite easy to get along with, and was very flexible with little adjustments we had the day of the wedding. We could not have asked for a better photographer for our wedding. Having never worked with a professional photographer before, I was grateful for his patience and hands-on approach to helping us position well in photos. His work speaks for itself- very high quality, classy, and timeless.
We recommend Chris 100%!!
Sarah S
5.0
10/06/2021
Chris is the best!!!! Our photographer is better than your photographer! Chris made the whole process super easy and fun. He is super easy to work with and our photos are amazing! Chris, I can not thank you enough!
Summer F
5.0
9/03/2021
So professional, accommodating (COVID wedding with reschedules) and fun. The pictures turned out AMAZING. I would recommend Christopher to anyone!!!!!
Lynelle B
5.0
7/26/2021
We hired Chrstopher Deau for originally for our August 2020 wedding. Due to the pandemic, we decided to postpone our wedding until July 2021. Chris was extremely accommodating and understanding. More than that though, the photos we received from our wedding day are spectacular! Chris was very easy to work with throughout this process. We had a phone meeting before our wedding to discuss what we'd like him to focus on for the photos and the style of photos we prefer. Chris captured it all and then some! We don't even remember seeing him at work during the ceremony or during speeches at dinner but nevertheless Chris captured multiple angles and each special moment seamlessly. Chris has an eye for capturing moments and preserving their natural look. Looking at our pictures made us relive our special day all over again. We would highly recommend working with Chris to capture photographs that you will forever treasure!
Laura Z
5.0
7/26/2021
My husband and I were pretty nervous about getting our pictures taken for our wedding, but Christopher was great at capturing candid, natural pictures of us. We are generally shy and awkward when we get our pictures taken. However, Christopher was able to get so many great pictures of us (and our family and friends) on our wedding day. We had our wedding a few weeks ago, and we are so pleased with the photos!
Christopher was very easy to work with. He was communicative, friendly, and professional. We got our pictures fairly quickly after the wedding and he has set up an easy way for us to share, download, and print the photos.
I highly recommend him!
Eden A
5.0
6/10/2021
Christopher was awesome. He drove all the way out to our hometown in the Chicago suburbs for our engagement session and called spots ahead for us to make sure it'd be ok for us to take photos. On our wedding day, he arrived on time with a second photographer and worked with everyone involved in our wedding to make sure we got all the shots we wanted. All in all, Chris was super professional, did an incredible job and was great to work with. Highly recommend him!
Lindsey G
5.0
10/22/2020
o Chris photographed our October 10 wedding and my husband and I could not be happier with the entire process. He was so awesome to work with, from the initial planning process, to our engagement photo shoot, to our actual wedding day. He does phenomenal work and is always willing to go the extra mile to get the great shots! I was so happy to be able to relax and enjoy the day knowing that he was going to capture any and all important moments! 10/10 would recommend!!
Ellen M
5.0
10/20/2020
Chris took our engagement and wedding photos and they are gorgeous! My husband and I are a little camera shy and he was able to make us relax, laugh and feel more comfortable in front of the camera. He was very friendly, punctual, professional and accommodating. We had to change the location of our wedding from Kalamazoo to Detroit and he had no problem traveling across the state to take our photos. Chris had never been to some of our photo shoot locations and he was able to find the most beautiful spots within the location to take photos that we had never even considered. He is extremely talented and creative and goes above and beyond to make sure your photos are everything you dreamed of and more.
Jackie W
5.0
10/12/2020
Due to COVID, our wedding was rescheduled 3 times so when we reached out to Chris for our wedding photos last minute he did not hesitate to help us out. He was amazing to work with, the pictures are beautiful!
Stefanie M
5.0
9/02/2020
He. Is. Amazing. I can't stress that enough. He was super easy to work with and we can't wait to have him as our photographer next year too! He got us our preview photos back so fast and even the full wedding album. Very professional and super laid back! Our photos are amazing as well, y'all need to hire him!
Kathrine L
5.0
2/07/2020
We haven’t gotten all our wedding photos back yet, but I can already leave a glowing review of Chris and Jess. They did such an outstanding job on our wedding day! They were on time, efficient, and not at all overbearing. They instinctively took great shots using the locations we selected for getting ready, for the ceremony, and for the reception. Chris and Jess made us feel so relaxed while taking photos, which is hard to do with all the other wedding-day nerves! From the sneak-peak photos Chris sent us a few days after the wedding, we know the rest will be fantastic. He has an incredible eye for knowing how to work with natural light and capture the best angles. I highly recommend Chris and his assistant, Jess!
Katie R
5.0
10/29/2019
We had a great engagement session with Christopher. My fiance and I are possibly the least photogenic people ever and our pictures came out looking like we actually knew what we were doing all thanks to Christopher. We had a couple of locations we had planned ahead of time to go to and as we continued to walk he would get super excited about other beautiful locations that we hadn't even thought of that turned out being some of our favorite pictures. You can truly tell this is his passion and he has a great eye for it. He also has some pretty good dad jokes if he ever needs to get a genuine smile out of you. Can't wait to continue working with him as our wedding date gets closer!
Amy M
5.0
10/28/2019
I can’t even begin to say enough kind words about Chris! Chris was extremely professional, punctual, friendly, and very accommodating. We got our engagement pictures and wedding day pictures taken by him. We are so lucky we stumbled on him while searching for our photographer! He definitely goes above and beyond and is passionate about his work.
Allison D
5.0
10/25/2019
Chris did an amazing job and I would highly recommend his work to anyone! From the planning before, to the breathtaking final product he delivered in such a timely manner, it such a pleasure to work with Chris and we will forever cherish the moments he so thoughtfully and creatively captured with ease.
Julie R
5.0
10/25/2019
Chris was awesome to work with throughout the whole process of engagement and wedding photos. He was always quick to respond to any questions we had and very helpful with our planning process for the wedding day. He has a very creative and fun vision and all of our photos turned out great!
Rachel S
5.0
10/24/2019
We could not have asked for a better photographer for our wedding than Chris! He was professional, easy to communicate with, and so much fun to work with! He did our engagement and wedding photos, and delivered the most stunning pictures! I would highly recommend him for anyone looking for a highly skilled, professional, and fun photographer for their event.
Tricia J
5.0
10/24/2019
We could not have asked for anyone better than Chris! Chris was great to work with - he was professional and delivered on all fronts! He was both easy to talk to and to reach when we had questions. Most importantly he was fun and did a fantastic job of helping us to relax and have fun in order to capture us at our best. We are in love with both our engagement and wedding photos! I would recommend him to anyone in the area. Thanks again, Chris!
Brittanni P
5.0
10/24/2019
We chose Christopher Deau to be our wedding photographer. After we met with him and went over what all we were looking for and wanted, we knew he was the right choice. His photos and packages are amazing and affordable. He is very easygoing and a blast to work with. He makes you feel comfortable and have fun during shoots. We had Chris do both our engagement and wedding photos and they were all amazing. His eye for pictures and the quality are phenomenal. I highly recommend choosing Christopher as your photographer. We will be choosing him again for any future pictures. His work is the best.
Elaina L
5.0
10/24/2019
Chris is an amazing photographer. His work is flawless and he really knows how to capture the moments! Not only that, but he was great to work with. He’s professional, his prices are fair, he was always prompt when answering our questions and he was always on time. He really listened to us when we voiced what we wanted and if he wasn’t able to capture a particular photo, he communicated that to us in a professional and friendly manner. We would highly recommend hiring him!
Nikki D
5.0
10/23/2019
Choosing a wedding photographer isn’t easy as there are so many options and variables to consider, but we are so grateful that Christopher photographed our wedding! He was professional throughout, and very easy to work with. We had a lot of fun working with him and his assistant with all our pictures from first-look, to right before the wedding, to after the ceremony. Christopher and his assistant also did an amazing job of capturing the ceremony and reception in a documentary-style. They were so laid back and professional that they blended right in with our friends and family and were able to grab some great in-the-moment images. For our wedding and reception, we really wanted to lean into a more documentary-style but have a select few staged pictures too. Communicating to Christopher about our photography hopes prior to the wedding was easy and pleasant. And Christopher certainly delivered! We wholeheartedly recommend Christopher to anyone looking for a great photographer who adds a calm, steady presence as well as amazing artistic value to capture their event.
Kelsey P
5.0
10/22/2019
Christopher was an amazing photographer for our wedding! He catered to our every need and made sure to capture every special moment. I highly recommend!
Amanda A
5.0
10/21/2019
He has a great eye for setting up the perfect shot, a true artist. Very easy to work with. He got our pictures to us in a timely fashion, and they were fantastic. I would recommend him to everyone.
Shanel P
5.0
10/07/2019
Chris was great to work with and did an amazing job!
Erin T
5.0
8/19/2019
Chris was great! He did our engagements photos and wedding photos and they turned out beautiful! He was always quick to respond with any questions and made the whole experience fun and easy. We have gotten so many compliments on our pictures, 5 stars!
Aleea W
5.0
7/30/2019
Chris and Hillary were wonderful to work with (both for our engagement session and the wedding).
For our engagement photos, neither of us were particularly familiar with the location that we chose, and Chris made sure to show up early and scope out some good locations for the pictures so that everything ran really smoothly.
I was initially drawn to his style of photography (I love the detail shots and the close up focus) and was surprised to see how affordable the packages were. We were both super happy with the way the wedding day pictures turned out.
Amy B
5.0
5/04/2019
After comparing several online portfolios of photographers, we chose Chris because of the movement and personality he captured in each shot, and when we got our photos back, we were not disappointed. Everyone who has seen our pictures, and we agree, says that the photos perfectly catch the way Steve and I are, the love and affection we have for our friends and family, my sass (heh...), the humor, and the essence of the whole day. He and his assistant were punctual, prepared, sneaky, well-mannered when trying to get our party to pay attention, and they stayed late to get some very cool shots in the dark. Not to mention I expected to wait weeks for the photos and I got the whole album of a sudden 4 days later. Top notch program, easy and wonderful to spend time with, talented, and has creative ideas and vantage points that others don't (we loved the drone). We're very glad we found Chris.
Bronwyn H
5.0
12/31/2018
Our wedding photos were absolutely stunning. Extremely professional. Anytime there was a special moment, he would rush over to capture it. I cannot think of anything he could possibly have done to better capture our perfect day. 10/10 would hire him again.
Americo T
5.0
12/06/2018
Chris was all around an amazing photographer. He had amazing ideas on poses for pictures and was extremely helpful to help us find the right location for our engagement pictures. He is very easy to talk to and actually takes the time to ask about what we expect of him for our pictures. We were very lucky to find him and have him as our photographer. We are ecstatic for our wedding pictures. To put it lightly he is all around an amazing photographer. You will not regret picking him as your photographer.
Bruce A
5.0
10/31/2018
Chris was very professional and a genuine pleasure to work with during out wedding. Our family commented on his warm personality and the way he conducting himself when asking for pictures. He showed up early and stayed a little later than contracted just to make sure he properly captured the event. We couldn't of asked for more.
James A
5.0
10/29/2018
Chris is very passionate about his craft. He is thorough and has unique ideas about settings and angles for shots. Our photos have been great and we really like working with him.
Justine H
5.0
10/27/2018
Talented beyond belief, acutely in tune with his subjects, a kind and comforting disposition, and a deft sharp shooter that changes lenses faster than a cowboy from the wild west, are just a few ways we can describe our amazing experience with Chris. He is worth every penny and more. We will be returning to Chris for all future photography needs as we grow our family and life unfolds. His photos write the storybook of our wedding. A story we will not have to tell our future children, or try to recall ourselves, we will merely have to flip through the pages of our wedding album to provide the narrative, accurately and beautifully for the rest of time.
Chris alleviated all stress when it came to planning a wedding from WA state with 200+ guests. He ensured we did not lose ourselves in the process. Many phone calls and emails upon his initiation, checking in, to ensure we received the photos we wanted and so that he could get to know us and our style/desires. He is quite intuitive and was the calm in the middle of the storm.
My husband and I are quite awkward, I did not take myself seriously as a bride from the start, and my husband has high expectations. Chris eliminated that awkwardness and exceeded our expectations. He took so many photos that we merely expected some “diamonds in the rough” to come out. Not the case at all. 700 shots chronicle our union at our most attractive, happiest, and true selves, without sacrificing the hilarious, poignant, sweet, and varying emotions.
In the bride’s room, Chris was present without being overbearing or making us as women feel uncomfortable. We had a variety of ages and personalities in the room and he knew when to leave and come back without us even knowing he was there. He captured the shared love between my mother, stepmother, three sisters, maid of honor, and two best friends with respect, dignity, and without editing us to look like airbrushed aliens, all very natural and beautiful. My husband and I did not do a first look, but I feel like I was in the room with the groomsmen after looking at their photos. Chris initiated a “secret” first look shot where we did not see each other but were in the same room. It is one of our favorite shots and moment from the day. Viewers can feel the electricity and excitement we were feeling.
Ceremony- we chose the package that provided an assistant for Chris allowing two shooters to capture the bride and groom reactions separately. To see my husband’s reaction when he saw me walk down the aisle is surreal. Chris had the challenge of working with poor lighting, he overcame this challenge as the true professional he is without notice.
Portraits - Chris got all the shots and more with our large wedding party, in under 20 minutes, before whisking us away to the woods and train tracks to share some intimate time as newlyweds. This time together in nature was the pinnacle of our day. We both are outdoorsy and laid-back people. His shots made us look and feel like models in love, sharing our new union in style in an atmosphere we belonged. I finally felt like the bride, I was meant to be. Not uncomfortable nor unnatural, just playing in nature with my husband, the man of my dreams. I only wish we could have stayed outside longer.
He stylistically captured the reception like a journalist at a music festival. We love the sweet moments of us in a corner sharing a moment of stillness with our dancing loved ones surrounding us.
Charles K
5.0
10/27/2018
Chris was considerate, knowledgable and on time! He was able to get great camera angles without imposing on the ceremony or guests. The fees were more than fair and he was easy to work with!
Karen D
5.0
10/26/2018
Chris photographed our wedding. The pictures were amazing and we couldn't be happier. He is professional and easy to work with. He makes you feel very comfortable. I would recommend Chris for any occasion you want photographed. We will definitely want to work with him in the future for family pictures.
Kelly R
5.0
10/05/2018
Christopher captured the story of our wedding day and is true to the photojournalist is style. He does a great job of interacting and directing as needed but also being out of the way so the capturing of the story doesn’t distract from the live moments being enjoyed! Christopher is a joy to work with and the images we received were beautiful, high quality wedding photos!
Matthew G
5.0
10/04/2018
Chris is a perfect choice for a photographer. He is extremely personable and easy going. So far, he has done our engagement photos, but we are very excited for the wedding as well! He makes the photo shoot very comfortable, and his ability to produce quality photos is incredible!
Sabrina G
5.0
9/27/2018
Chris did an amazing job capturing just the right moments at our wedding. Not only was he very professional but, he made us feel comfortable through the entire day. Chris was able to incorporate our suggestions and ideas with his own personal professional ideas making the pictures he captured unique to our "couple style". When anyone asks me for suggestions on wedding photos Chris is the only person I would recommend.
Morgan A
5.0
9/17/2018
We asked Chris to shoot photos for us from noon to 8pm for a small ceremony and a larger reception. Not only did he arrive over an hour early to scope out our venue, he was ready to take pictures 30 minutes early, AND he stayed later to help capture our first dances together even though they were past 8pm! He did an incredible job including all our family members in photos and we received several compliments for him from our guests. He had creative ideas for poses and locations but also was able to catch many candid shots that turned out really well. I definitely recommend!
Greg C
5.0
9/07/2018
We had such a great experience with Chris as our photographer. My husband and I are absolutely the worst organizers and planners by nature, and Chris made things wonderfully easy for us. By far one of the most relaxed, flexible, and professional encounters we've ever had. We didn't have a huge list of "must-have" photos; we mostly just told him to use his instincts, and what we ended up with was a spectacular array of wonderful candid photos. His creativity is 100% on the mark. Our expectations were far surpassed. We couldn't be more pleased! :)
Thorsten W