About this vendor
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Dan has shot in Europe, Mexico, New Zealand, NYC, LA, Las Vegas, Alaska, and throughout the Midwest. His experience in a wide range of creative environments will ensure the images telling your story are unique, emotive, and timeless.
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Photo
- Second Shooter Available
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Reviews
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5
out of 5.014 reviews
After having worked with Dan from a few other weddings, finding a photographer was the easiest decision as my fiancé and I knew we wanted to work with Dan on our special day. As ex...
pected, he delivered beautiful, quality, and creative images that will last a lifetime. We highly recommend Dan Buckley Photography!
Finding the perfect photographer for your wedding day is one of the most important things a couple has to do. My husband and I wanted to make sure that we were in good hands and, w...
ith Dan, we were. My sister had used Dan Buckley Photography for her wedding four years ago; he did an absolutely phenomenal job with her pictures, so my husband and I decided to look into his work more. We had multiple meetings and phone calls with other photographers, but his photos were by far above all. He pays attention to the smallest details and does what he needs to make sure that everything is captured perfectly. We received hundreds of stunning photos and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome. He took his time to edit every single on and we are amazed at his beautiful work yet again! He captured the most stunning, precious, and perfect moments. My husband and I can’t recommend Dan Buckley Photography enough!! Thank you for playing such a huge and perfect role in our day, Dan!
Highly recommend Dan!!! We will forever treasure our wedding photos! The candid moments he captured were incredible. And the way he frames shots is so artistic, which in my opinion...
, really sets him apart from other photographers.
To give some details- We first met Dan at a Bridal Expo. We met with several photographers, but he stood out to us. His pictures weren’t typical and looked much more artistic. We also found his personal manner much more reserved which made me feel more at ease and comfortable (other photographers were very much in our face/ overly outgoing).
We hired Dan to do our engagement shots. We were nervous because both my husband and I are not photogenic, but the photos turned out amazing! After we saw our photos, we were so confident in Dan, and booked him as our photographer.
The whole process with Dan was so stress free and easy. Day of the wedding, we got a little off schedule (I took longer to get ready go figure), and Dan was able to adjust and we still were able to get all of our grouped/posed shots in time. I let Dan take the lead on location and poses, and so glad I did! The lighting and backdrops looked amazing. And the posed shots still looked natural and not too much. During the ceremony/ reception- he was always in the background and never interrupted anything. He was very considerate with his presence. At one point, our DJ forgot to make an announcement and Dan ran up to remind him, which was so kind because that was definitely not his responsibility.
Dan did such an amazing job capturing everything too!!! Looking at the photos, I could relive my wedding day which I love. He took beautiful photos of us getting ready at the hotel, ceremony, reception venue, florals, food, cakes, and majority of our friends and family. And again, like I already said, the candids were absolutely incredible. The emotional moments he captured were remarkable.
All in all, he’s an amazing, artistic photographer. We are so glad we hired him.
We hired Dan for our engagement and our wedding reception photos. We did a destination wedding and held a reception back home after. The pictures for both were completely amazing! ...
The way he uses the background lighting makes the photos stand out way better than they should. The candid photos he and Megan shot at our reception were just perfect. We didn't have a ton of posed shots since it was just a party but they were all beautiful! We are so happy we found Dan and would definitely use him again. Thank you so much!!
Dan and Megan were a great photography team! I was initially concerned about the expense but I can attest they were worth every penny. Not only were the 571 photographs he sent us ...
beautiful, he sent them back way ahead of schedule! I liked a lot of the photos friends sent me on facebook initially, but after looking at Dan's I went as far as to delete all the facebook images off my timeline, it was like night and day, Dan's were much better. I especially liked how original some of the shots were. I didn't want cookie cutter photos of the cake or us getting ready. He got some beautiful photos where he played with the light in the mirror to make us in the foreground and background at the same time. Not only have mine and my husband's profile pictures come from those photos, but my sister and 2 other guests made his photos their profiles too. They were in a unique photography style without overshadowing the subjects being photographed. I couldn't imagine a better way to capture this amazing day.
Dan and his assistant were really great. The photos came out lovely. Dan caught some great moments during the ceremony and reception. He caught wonderful moments as well as set up ...
some gorgeous staged shots. We will treasure these for forever. We had a lot of family shots and it was New Years so there was a lot happening and they really rolled with all of the punches! Hiring Dan was one of the best decisions we made.
ANYONE can edit a photo but it takes true talent to capture a moment. When you hire Dan, you get talent, not just a photoshopped picture. Our wedding photos (and all he's done) are...
so unbelievably beautiful multiple people have said they belong in a magazine or on a billboard as an advertisement. I interviewed three of my top choices for a photographer before I chose which to hire. Dan met me at Easton to talk/see some of his work and I picked him because of his talent, approachable manner and reserved nature. I hired Dan to capture a brunch I hosted for my bridesmaids, our engagement photos, my bridal shower and obviously our wedding. I BEG you to look at his Facebook page to see what you're going to get. Our wedding photos brought us to tears the first time we saw them. Dan will make you feel like you are the ONLY bride he's working with - he is accommodating and will absolutely capture the most beautiful moments of your wedding day. There were moments between my sweet husband and me during the wedding I didn't expect to relive but Dan captured them! I could cry just talking about Dan. He means so much to me because his work is so beautiful. You truly get what you pay for in wedding photography. Dan is an ARTIST - I would've paid double and waited twice as long for our photos (which wasn't a long wait considering how busy he is and how spectacular the product is). My husband and I are always asked if we're sad the wedding is over and we ALWAYS say the only thing we're sad about is not seeing Dan & his team anymore. We love Dan Buckley!
We had the wonderful pleasure to work with Dan Buckley and his photography team for our outdoor ceremony and indoor reception. We normally don't write many reviews but we decided ...
that since Dan did such an incredible job overall we had to make sure others knew what they will be getting from such a talented photographer! If you're reading this review you won't need to waste your time researching other photographers in Ohio because after we researched a dozen photographers we knew Dan was the perfect fit for our wedding.
First, some background. We were actually coming INTO Ohio from Arizona for our wedding (we are both from Ohio) and we needed someone available and willing to drive about 2 hours to our location to the bride's family's hometown close to Athens, OH. While I'm sure there are quite a few talented photographers in the Columbus and surrounding area, a few of them we talked to were NOT willing to make the drive for our wedding which worked out on in our favor!
We both had some amateurish experience with photography so we had a pretty basic idea of what we were looking for and since we had a smaller wedding we wanted to keep our budget low without sacrificing quality. You can always pay someone about $500 to shoot your wedding, but their experience with lighting/exposure/positioning and editing may be quite limited. Once you see Dan's photos, you know he's talented and can make sure you receive quality!
Our needs which Dan met 10/10!
- Communication. Bride and Groom are both type A communicators and we needed a photographer who could keep up communication since we were both out of state and only chatted with Dan via email and Skype meetings.
- Professionalism. We wanted a more young photographer that cared but wasn't sloppy. Dan is clean, smooth and very easy to work with. Thumbs up!
- We wanted a photo-journalistic style, which means the photos tell a story and they are captured in the true moment without so many "poses"
- We wanted a relatively flexible budget and Dan was very flexible with us knowing our needs, time frame and his availability (WHEW)
- We wanted someone who is an expert at lighting since we were going to be outdoors. This is very important when looking for the right photographer for your wedding. Lighting is everything!
- We wanted someone who could direct people well enough since most people are not professional models and don't know how to position themselves, so you need someone who is solid enough to tell people what to do.
Dan was able to capture the right moments at the right time and we loved pretty much every single photo we received. A wedding is moment in time, however the photos we have are timeless. Dan and his team did an incredible job and we were very appreciative of his work with us and our family. Matter of fact, after we received our photos we have had some friends that are preparing their weddings share that they would be willing to fly Dan our to Arizona for their weddings! If you want to check out our photos ask him for a couple shots of Melanie and Dominic's wedding. Look no further, if Dan is available, make sure you get him booked!
Thank you again Dan!
We are so happy with our decision to have Dan capture our big day. Photography was one of the most important aspects of our wedding so it was a BIG decision who to go with. We deci...
ded to use Dan because of his style and portfolio, and we are very happy with our decision! We LOVE our photos and have received so many compliments on them - including that some of them look like they came from a magazine. This style is exactly what we were looking for! He more than delivered the editorial style of photos we wanted, while also capturing all of the normal "wedding moments". The perfect mix! We did the engagement session with Dan, which was a great way for him to get to know us and our comfort levels w/ the camera. On our wedding day, we met Megan - it is incredible how well Dan & Megan work together. It is clear that they have been working together a long time and balance each other perfectly. Dan & Megan were not in our face throughout the day, which was great…and they still ended up capturing every little moment!
Daniel did an amazing job! He gave me my pictures back very fast, less than 6 weeks (which was the expected time length). Him and his partner captured special moments in a chronolo...
gical order for me to see what the guys did while I was with the girls. They were the absolute sweetest. Even though I knew they were there, they captured photos that I had no idea they were standing there. I have had lots of compliments and I couldn't be happier.
Dan was awesome- a total professional and a pleasure to work with the day of our wedding. We met the day before (it was a destination wedding) and gave him an idea of what we want...
ed them to capture. The day-of, he and his assistant, Megan, were present but not "in our face"- they got a ton of great shots and we began to feel so comfortable with them that we forgot they were even there. It was awesome to see their enthusiasm and excitement when their ideas and their locations worked out exactly as they had hoped. We LOVE our photos and couldn't be happier with our choice to have Dan capture our Vegas wedding- I would highly recommend him!
If you like quality of quantity then Dan is your photographer! He was absolutely amazing (along with his awesome assistant)! Our pictures were incredible....
and I was blown away...
my his passion and talent!!!
If you want wedding pictures that are unique, amazing, and different then Dan's your man.
My Husband and I booked Dan for our wedding and also had our engagement photo session done with him last year (which was so much fun!). From our first meeting before we even signe...
d the contract he has been a pleasure to work with. He is very friendly and willing to answer all questions and wants to make sure you understand his services, and the layout of the day. On our wedding day, we had both Dan and his assistant, Megan. That was my first time meeting her and was beyond happy with how well her and Dan worked together. The two did an amazing job of capturing the whole day. I was worried about not hiring a videographer, but after looking through all of my pictures, I am fine with not having it. They truly did not miss a thing and I have my whole wedding day documented in still shots that I will cherish forever. We had both sets of parents and other guests even comment on how professional and dedicated our photographer seemed. Thanks to Dan Buckley Photography, I am one happy Mrs.
Dan really is the best!
I met Dan at the Columbus Bridal Show at the Convention Center in January. I met lots of photographers there, but Dan really stuck out to me. Not only we...
re his photographs stunning, he just seemed like the perfect fit for my fiancé and me. His booth display, his personality, everything.
When you are planning a wedding, having less to worry about is important. With Dan, we always knew that the photography side of things was in great hands. He always replied to email/phone queries quickly and informatively. He really worked with us to get to know "us" but also to understand the types of photos that we wanted. On the day, Dan and his assistant Megan were never intrusive (I didn't even notice them most of the time!) but they still managing to capture anything and everything. They were also great in the sense that they kept us organized and on time, which was a great help on the day when a lot is going on!
We can't speak highly enough of the photos we received. Everyone has loved them and the compliments just keep on coming. We had so much fun going through the 900 (!) photos we received and reliving the day.
When you book a wedding photographer, you really hope that you get great images. You get this with Dan because he is a great photographer- But it's important to know that with Dan, you are not only getting a great photographer, but you are also getting a great guy. Everyone complimented not only the photographs, but also how great Dan & Megan were throughout the day. They even stayed on extra time to capture the party as it went late into the night.
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