Dan Cox Photography

on group wedding photo with ease and made our wedding timeline go smoothly. Dan will go out of his way to make everything absolutely perfect. He helped me pick out my dress for my engagement photos, went over the timeline with me multiple times to ease my anxiety, asked what photos we specifically wanted, and ensured we got them, and most importantly made us laugh the entire time. Seriously do not consider any other photographer, Dan is this one!

m and kind personality. He was so patient and gave great direction when posing us. We were so excited to work with him again on our wedding day and he did not disappoint. He made everyone feel comfortable and at ease and made all of our pictures feel fun and unique. I highly recommend Dan to anyone looking for a great photographer who not only is professional but has a unique style and will always make you feel and look amazing.

e obsessed with all the photos that came out of working with Dan. His editing style is impeccable and unique, and every photo is just so beautiful. Not to mention he’s professional, personable, and overall fantastic to work with!

rd and uncomfortable. Within 5 minutes of working with Dan those feelings disappeared! He made me feel comfortable and was so kind! He was great at giving directions and really made it so fun! I didn't want it to end! He also asked if there were any specific shots we wanted during the process - which was nice - but I just let him do his thing because he is a 10/10 professional! I would 100% recommend Dan to everyone! Also don't be dumb like me and make sure he's available for your wedding date first!! I'm just so glad we were able to book him for our engagement shoot - I know I will cherish those photos forever!!

art we will ever own. My husband and I are the most awkward, unphotogenic people and Dan made us feel like god damn models. His encouragement and pure joy of his profession made our wedding day experience the very best. I truly cannot say enough about how beyond happy we are with our decision to book Dan. I promise you will not regret it.

about Dan and HIGHLY recommend to all!

rious shots. All of them turned out great and it felt like we were just talking to a good friend throughout the session. For the wedding photos because of how things worked out (our fault) he arrived to the venue at the same time as us since we were coming by boat and he was with us (we did the getting ready photos and everything across the lake). He quickly was able to adapt to the venue and began capturing moments with the ceremony starting right then. The photos turned out phenomenal. He captured different angles of us, some photos of our guests, and he framed the first kiss photo perfectly. Given we arrived by boat, we had someone move the boat after we disembarked. This was a public lake though, with other boats on the lake including one docked right behind us. I don't know how much of it was just Dan framing the shot perfectly or being a legitimate photoshop wizard, but all of that lake activity isn't in our first kiss photos like I had feared. Dan is a real life wizard of some sort. Dan also was extremely professional and patient while doing our family shots. We have a large family, and getting everyone to listen wasn't exactly easy but he expertly navigated through each shot and took care of us. Another thing I really appreciated about his photos is the coloring. He nailed it. We had a vibrant color theme with a garden, and my tie was primarily a bright lemon yellow color. His photos captured the essence of all of these elements. I simply cannot recommend him enough! But if you're still reading this and need more convincing, part of the dilemma for us was that one of my best friends is a professional wedding photographer with her husband. They take phenomenal photos-- and actually did our proposal photos 5 years ago. I wanted my best friend to be able to attend the wedding as a guest and so my criteria was to find a photographer as good (or better) than my friend. I looked through dozens of photographers portfolios and I really didn't like any of them until I came to Dan. In other photographer portfolios I found poor color profiles, bad editing, bad framing, etc, but Dan's portfolio was perfect and just what I was looking for. Now that the wedding has passed and we have our wedding photos, I can see he gave us the same level of high quality photos that I had hoped for. For everyone photos are going to be how we remember things long term. Dan can be trusted to help immortalize your wedding day memories. For me I especially appreciate Dan's work because I have aphantasia and I literally cannot visualize things in my head (memories are just a collection of associated words). Even just 2 months after the wedding I can't "See" the memories in my head, but I have Dan's photos. Thank you Dan for helping me see my memories.

he captures all the essentials but also leaving time for some fun and unique shots as well. He was a giant part of our wedding day by keeping me calm as well as just reminding us to have fun and stay light. He’s also the number one hype man building our confidence one shot at a time. We love all of our final photos and GIFs and will cherish them forever. We hope to work with Dan again someday for more photo fun!! 100% hire Dan, you won’t regret it!

how to capture our special moments. We talked through our ideas of photos we wanted but otherwise put our trust in his hands and he did not disappoint. If you're considering hiring Dan, DO IT!

e keeping an eye out for those spontaneous, truly special moments! I couldn’t be happier with our photos, and have received countless compliments! I cannot stop looking at our stunning photos, reliving the day. Look no further, Dan is your guy!

e relaxed and enjoyable. His ability to create a comfortable atmosphere allowed us to be ourselves, resulting in photographs that radiated with genuine love, joy, and authenticity. Dan's talent as a photographer is unparalleled. With an impeccable eye for detail, he masterfully captured every precious moment, allowing us to relive the emotions and beauty of our special day through his lens. His ability to blend into the background and capture candid shots added an element of spontaneity and naturalness to his work. The photographs he delivered were nothing short of magical, showcasing not only our love but also the essence of our family and friends, immortalizing those fleeting moments forever. Beyond his remarkable skill, Dan's personality shone through in every interaction. We wholeheartedly recommend Dan to anyone in search of a photographer who not only delivers breathtaking photographs but also creates a positive and joyful experience. Thank you, Dan, for immortalizing our love story with such grace and artistry; we are forever grateful.

bout 7 months before our wedding day when he did our engagement photos. My husband and I are not big on having our photos taken, so we arrived at the engagement session a little unsure. Our nerves were instantly settled when we met Dan. He made us feel comfortable and confident. He gave great direction and had a vision/plan for how the session would go, which was so helpful. We were blown away when we got our engagement photos a few weeks later - the photos really captured our essence as a couple. On our wedding day, Dan hit it out of the park again, building a fun rapport with our wedding party/family/guests. Dan really knows how to balance making sure folks have a good time, while also delicately directing how photos will happen (my husband and I are both teachers and we commented on how we learned things from Dan that we can use to run our classes better!). In addition to creating a great atmosphere, Dan makes sure to consider the little things that make working with him stress-free; he is punctual, collaborative, and thorough. We're so excited to get our wedding pictures from Dan soon (he provides regular updates on his editing queue/expected time for photos to be delivered, another plus!), and have no doubt they will be outstanding!

eally quickly. Dan is just amazing! 100000% book him!

glamor, champagne. We look like models (and we definitely are not models). Just hire him. Go. Best decision you'll ever make.

We are so excited to have him take our wedding pictures next.

elivered. Dan made sure to get every picture even if we were running short on time and it was such a relief to know that I didn’t have to stress or worry because he had everything taken care of. He made everything so enjoyable and was such a calming presence throughout the whole day. Our pictures turned out absolutely beautiful and I would recommend him over and over again!! He’s the BEST! Thank you, Dan!

hless by our wedding photos. They are beyond our wildest dreams! He got pictures of not only the most important moments, but also the littlest details I had forgotten to mention to him. I was worried about snow on our wedding day and he managed to get the most ethereal pictures of us in it that we will be treasuring forever. BOOK HIM!

g! Thank you again Dan!!

r since seeing their photos, we knew we wanted to have Dan capture our day! He is so down to earth, funny and just easy to be around which makes the whole experience that much better. Dan was willing to travel for our wedding to Grand Rapids and we are so glad he did. Our photos completely blew us away both times, so so stunning. Dan captured our vision and love perfectly in every way! While wedding planning, I had so many inspo pics saved for our wedding and I think it is safe to say Dan's work was even better! Truly amazing. Thank you so so much Dan for your hard work, it really shows!! Ps. don't forget the vegan cupcakes ;)

t authentic and beautiful way. He reviewed our timeline and shot list in advance so we knew what to expect and was able to keep us on track all day while still having the best time! He will also be your ultimate hype man on your wedding day! We have recommended Dan to all of our friends and family because he is simply the best! You will not be disappointed in your photos or experience if you hire Dan!

ortfolio of photos Dan put together.

ut he made it easy. The hardest part about working with Dan is having to decide which pictures to print and hang in our home because they are all so great! He was even flexible with our unique wedding plans since we had our ceremony separate from our reception.

l our photos on our wedding day even the boring family photos! Dan is a 20 out of 10 and should be a must have for every wedding!

s energetic, cheerful, and ready to go. He made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, and gave us prompts and poses when we weren't sure what to do. Dan is obviously incredibly creative as well. He was not only able to get the shots that our parents are going to love, but also the ones we can hang as art in our home. We are so grateful for the time he spent with us to make sure we got an end result we love!! Overall, Dan is incredibly talented, and even more fun to shoot with. We couldn't recommend him more.

of the camera. It was like hanging out with a friend, just a super talented friend who takes gorgeous photos of you. Our loved ones raved about him at the wedding. We just got our photos back (to the surprise of our friends and family because we got them so fast) and they are true works of art. Dan has an incredible gift and is able to balance beautiful backdrops with the subjects of the photo to create something special. Wedding photos are so important because you keep them forever, and I can't wait to stare at these for the rest of my life. You will not regret hiring Dan!