About this vendor
Daniel Neal Photography has been in business for 17 years in Fairfax California and has worked on over 350 weddings. He uses an array of naturalistic, traditional, and contemporary styles, blending them together into a beautiful gallery for the couple to relive their wedding day for years to come.
Daniel is very personable with his clients and provides the utmost attention to their wants and needs at any stage of the wedding process. With his years of experience he is able to provide vendor recommendations and wedding day timeline suggestions that are customized for each wedding.
Daniel also offers an associate photographer, Katelyn, who has been working closely with him for over 7 years. As a team they work to make your photography experience easy and fun.
Details
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Drone
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
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We absolutely loved working with Daniel and cannot recommend him highly enough as a wedding photographer. He exceeded our expectations in every possible way. We did both our compli...
mentary engagement session and our wedding photos with him, and we couldn’t have been happier with the experience or the results.
Because Daniel knows our venue so well, he immediately guided us to the best locations and lighting for our family portraits and couples’ shots. He was professional, kind, and genuinely enjoyable to be around. We’re usually people who shy away from the camera, but he had this incredible ability to put us at ease and even make the process fun. He also went above and beyond—offering to come to our after-party to capture a few extra moments.
Daniel worked seamlessly with all of our other vendors, which helped the entire day run smoothly. He was always prompt and thoughtful in his communication and even shared helpful vendor recommendations and last-minute wedding day tips. He managed to capture every major moment as well as the small, meaningful ones in a way that felt natural and true to the essence of our day.
We absolutely adore our photos, and Daniel is a huge reason why our wedding day felt so special.
Daniel was an absolute joy to work with and I don't think there's enough amazing things to say about his work in the English language. He has a great talent for stylized shots and ...
was great at posing us in a beautiful, relaxed way while also joking along with us to keep us comfortable. My favorite part however, was the candid shots. It is one thing to do a stunning cover shot; it is another to capture the love on our faces in a way that I've never even seen. Thank you Daniel, for the wonderful wedding gift that you've given us. 1000% the best money we ever spent and wholeheartedly recommend.
During our search for a photographer, it was a quick yes after speaking with Daniel. He has a lot of experience and was incredibly easy to talk to. During our engagement shoot he p...
ut us at ease and got to know us before, during, and after our photos. Wedding day he put any of my nerves at rest. He has quite the talent of capturing the candid moments and any other details you ask for. For wedding day, we mainly put our trust in his hands and he captured so much! He also so kindly gave us sneak peek photos for our wedding before our full album was ready, which I cannot thank him enough for. We are continuously getting complimented on our photos. Definitely recommend Daniel as your photographer! He is FANTASTIC.
I am so glad we hired Daniel as our wedding photographer! He was very down to earth, calm, professional and kind. Wedding planning can be a stressful time, but Daniel provided clea...
r suggestions that helped guide the process.
I appreciated doing an engagement shoot before the big day. This allowed us all to get to know each other and be more comfortable. When he arrived to the wedding, I gave him a hug and was happy to see him! He fit right in to our crowd and was able to engage guests comfortably. He did large group photos in about 10 minutes with an organized and sweet manor. He brought a second shooter, who was also very sweet and fun to work with!
Our photos came out beautifully. It was about a 3 week turn around and well worth the anticipation. Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts. It was wonderful to re-live the whole day by viewing the narrative perspective of his photos. He caught so many candid moments of people celebrating and loving each other. I highly recommend his services!
We had the pleasure of working with Daniel for both our engagement shoot and wedding photos, and we couldn't be happier with our experience. My wife and I are quite camera-shy, but...
Daniel's kindness and friendliness put us at ease right away. He made the entire process enjoyable, helping us to relax and laugh, which really shows in the photos.
He also ensured that we got every shot we wanted. With the many friends and family we had coming, we asked to have specific photos with various groupings of people and he made sure we didn’t miss any. We also discussed wanting candids of various moments of the night, and were delighted with the amazing moments he captured.
The photos turned out absolutely stunning, and we were impressed with how quickly he got them back to us. We absolutely loved working with Daniel and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a photographer. His professionalism, warmth, and skill make him the perfect choice for any special occasion.
Run don't walk to book Daniel ASAP. He is a truly amazing photographer and was wonderful to work with. From our initial conversation he made us feel right at ease. We are not big o...
n getting our pictures taken and he made us feel so comfortable. He was always quick to respond to my many emails and was so helpful in helping us find other vendors he enjoys working with and coming up with a wedding timeline since we were mostly planning our wedding ourselves. His associate Katelyn was amazing too and we even shared an Uber on the way to our first look because we were running behind. That is a memory I won't soon forget. His calming presence helped put me at ease when we were running a bit behind and the professional that he was had even planned for this. His work speaks for itself and we are beyond thrilled with how both our engagement photos and our wedding photos turned out. How he managed to get us our sneak peak photos the day after our wedding I'll never know.
We booked Daniel Neal Photography and booked his associate, Katelyn Tucker. The platform and editing style that Daniel Neal uses is very easy to understand, seamless, and displays ...
your photos well. Daniel is very responsive and overall logistics were perfect. Katelyn, the photographer, was the best vendor at our wedding. Photos aside, which were amazing, Katelyn provided the most calming presence at the wedding. She was with me (the bride) every part of the day and went above and beyond to ensure that I got the shots that I needed but didn't spend too long taking photos because I wanted to enjoy my day. She also worked with other vendors to handle minor crises as they popped up without me even knowing. I can't say enough about how kind, caring, and thoughtful she was throughout the whole process. We did our engagement shoots with her as well, and included our high energy cattle dog. She was able to get the best shots of him looking directly at the camera, which was amazing. I love that the editing style isn't over-stylized and that the photos came out looking more natural. We had a great combination of candids and posed photos. If that's your style, then I would recommend Katelyn to anyone.
and I almost forgot to add. They sent our our ENTIRE wedding photos TWELVE DAYS after the wedding. that is unheard of speed. I am so grateful to them for everything.
Daniel is absolutely the person to hire if you are looking for a photographer in the Fairfax area! He was quick to respond to get everything scheduled, and an absolute joy to work ...
with. He did our engagement session and our wedding day, and we cannot say enough wonderful things about him. As a couple who aren't used to being in front of the camera, he helped us feel relaxed and gave us photos that we love. He also got some perfect candid photos during the reception, especially of our family, that we will cherish forever. Thank you, Daniel, for giving us an incredible wedding photography process!
Daniel photographed our wedding this past weekend and wow, he is incredible and so personable! He made us, our bridal party, our dog, and families feel so calm and collected during...
our big day . We had our wedding at Deer Park Villa in Fairfax and it was so helpful that Daniel had his big day since he knows the venue so well - down to where we can even have good lighting for our photos!
It is so important to have a kind and skillful photographer during your big day - look no further, Daniel is your guy! We can't recommend him enough. Thank you so much Daniel!
Daniel photographed our engagement shoot and wedding and I cannot say enough good things about our experience, 100% would recommend to anyone looking for a photographer in the area...
!! We loved his style of photography, the pictures are just gorgeous. He was so easy to talk to and coordinate with throughout the process. I kept having to change our engagement shoot day (and felt really bad about it!) and he was so flexible and accommodating. On the day of the shoot, the weather turned south where we had originally planned to go, and he right away suggested an alternative location that ended up being absolutely perfect. I was very nervous about being in the front of the camera and he made us feel at ease right away. We absolutely love the pictures and I’m so grateful for him for capturing our relationship and our special day as he did. THANK YOU DANIEL!!!
Daniel was fantastic. He was so laid-back and friendly while working with my wife and me on both our engagement photos and on our wedding day. He allowed us to relax, be ourselves,...
and have fun. And he took a bunch of photos we love!
Look no further — Daniel Neal and his team are phenomenal and such a pleasure to work with! Hire him and you won’t regret it, I can assure you. From our first meeting with Daniel ...
a year ago to our wedding day at Deer Park Villa in Fairfax, CA, we were met with true professionalism, enthusiasm, and warmth. Daniel’s calm presence made taking photos fun, relaxed, and easy — many of our guests commented on how kind and personable Daniel was as he went around snapping photos. Daniel is an excellent communicator and was always available and willing to answer our questions. He crafted a very helpful timeline, ensuring that we captured all kinds of photos throughout our wedding day. He even shared with us some sneak peaks the very next day — and they were incredible! Daniel’s prices are reasonable and fair. We recommend Daniel without hesitation!
Daniel is so talented and wonderful to work with!! We enjoyed working with him from our first phone call, all the way through our perfect wedding day! We really enjoyed getting to ...
know him during our engagement photo shoot. Daniel was so friendly and made us feel so comfortable and the photos turned out amazing! It made our wedding day super smooth since it felt like we had already known him. He is a great communicator and whenever we asked to do a specific photo, he always was so enthusiastic and encouraging. Being photographed can be awkward, but we never felt that way with Daniel. He brought out the best in us and the photos show it. We are so excited to have these photos and memories forever, thank you for capturing our wedding day perfectly! Thank you also for you and your assistant for being so lovely and easy going on the wedding day. You both were so wonderful navigating all the family and wedding party members. We felt we were in great hands the entire time. Everything went so smoothly and stress free, thanks to you! Book Daniel, you will not regret it!
Working with Daniel was so much fun. He shot our engagement / maternity photographs and he made it so easy and comfortable (despite the fact that one of us had always been a little...
camera shy). Our photos from Muir Woods and Muir Beach were absolutely STUNNING. I really appreciated Daniel’s editing. They came out appearing very natural and not “over-edited.” I couldn’t wait to hang them up in the nursery! The turn-around for the ~150 photos from this shoot was impressively fast (<2 weeks!!).
A few days before our big day, we were sad to hear that Daniel himself would not be able to shoot the wedding because he had tested positive for COVID. However, he was exceptionally professional and had his assistant Katelyn fill in for him.
Katelyn was outstanding on the day-of. She arrived early, seamlessly integrated herself into the bridal party as we were getting ready and got some adorable shots of our dogs in their wedding get-up. She staged our first look and couples photographs at China Camp State Park really really well (it was obvious she had scoped out the place beforehand). The family and bridal party photos were shot with such impressive efficiency that we finished ahead of schedule and were able to get back home and take a few more photographs with us, our daughter and our dogs—which ended up being our favorites from the sneak peak. She made sure to get every last picture on my carefully curated “shots list” and I so appreciated this.
While I’m posting this before receiving the full gallery of photos, between Katelyn’s shooting and Daniel’s eye for editing, I’m confident that they’ll be everything we had hoped for. 10/10, 5 stars, and two thumbs up for this duo. I highly recommend Daniel Neal photography to any bride OR mama-to-be.
Can't say enough great things about Daniel and his team! They brought such a fun energy to our day, made us all feel so comfortable, and took absolutely stunning photos. Daniel was...
also extremely helpful in helping create a timeline for our event and made sure to check in throughout the wedding planning process. He was even able to get some sneak peek photos back to us the day after the wedding. Can't say enough great things about him and his team and looking forward to seeing all the rest of the photos to come!
We worked with Daniel’s associate Katelyn for our engagement and wedding shoots. In the first phase of planning, Daniel’s packages and prices were very clear, and he was excellent ...
in communicating what our work together could look like. Throughout the planning, he kept in touch frequently to review timelines and make sure we had everything organized. Katelyn was an incredible photographer throughout our engagement shoot and wedding night. We are never shy on camera, and Katelyn helped capture our energy together in such an authentic way. During our engagement shoot, we had a beautiful set of photos near the Golden Gate Bridge where Katelyn got in the freezing water with us to capture photos that became the background to our guest seating chart. On the wedding day itself, she did a great job picking up positions across the dance floor and reception area that weren’t intrusive, while also capturing all the fun and emotion that the night offered. Throughout it all, she had a positive and playful energy that complimented us perfectly. For any future family or couple photos in the Bay Area, we would definitely use Daniel and Katelyn again!
Daniel did our engagement photo shoot (included in package) as well as our wedding photography and did an outstanding job. The photos turned out wonderful and he got them back to u...
s so quickly (sneak peak in less than 24hrs and all photos in less than 1 month). He also offered to make and edit a photo album for us (at additional cost). He's a very sweet guy and easy to hang out with all day. He actually got married at our venue once upon a time!
Daniel Neal was fantastic, all the way from our engagement shoot through the wedding! He is so talented and easy to work with, and he worked hard to give us everything we wanted o...
n the wedding day. He was friendly with the guests and was 100% professional throughout. The sneak peek pictures are gorgeous and we can't wait to see the full gallery!
Daniel was the perfect choice for our wedding photographer. Not only is he talented and professional, he is also a kind, funny, and warm person. He is someone you want around on yo...
ur big day (and just to hang out with too) and he will do a wonderful job capturing all those special moments. We were thrilled with the photos. He is patient and helpful and knows how to make you feel comfortable - and look good - being photographed. Our wedding album is phenomenal and brings us so much joy to look through. We definitely recommend hiring Daniel as your photographer - you'll be so thankful you did!
When we first found Daniel Neal’s website what struck us was his artistry, eye for detail and candid shots. Interviewing him, we appreciated that he was easy going, professional an...
d just fun to talk to. When we hired him as our photographer and did our engagement photos, Daniel put us at ease—we went from stiff and awkward to relaxed. While the shots were wonderful, there were a few things was wanted him to do differently at our wedding. Fortunately, he was totally amenable to feedback.
As we approached wedding day, Daniel gave us lots of great tips about organizing our photos and corralling our family, and took time to go over the ‘special’ shots we wanted that probably aren’t necessarily part of most weddings.
Throughout the entire year of planning and preparation with Daniel, he was a consummate professional at the same time thoroughly human and easy to work with. But it wasn’t until our wedding day that we got to see Daniel really shine. His photos of our big day absolutely jaw-dropping, capturing memories we will cherish for the rest of our lives together. The part you won’t see in the photos is Daniel’s calm demeanor in the ‘eye of a wedding storm’ and his ability to keep the couple relaxed and having fun, reminding us that what we wanted was more important than set details or time lines.
We’re so grateful who chose Daniel Neal as our wedding photographer and would recommend him to any and everyone planning a wedding to retain all those special moments. Perhaps our only regret is that we didn’t get a photo with him, because he was a part of the wonderful set of memories we’ll retain of this day.
If you are reading this review, look no further and hire Daniel Neal as your photographer, and you will not regret it! I 100% recommend Daniel and stand wholeheartedly by this.
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en I first emailed him, he was quick to respond and he continued to show his attentiveness and readiness to help throughout the entire process. Talking to him on the phone, he was incredibly genuine and took the time to answer all my questions. He gave me advice and helped create a wedding timeline for photos, which was a big help.
On the wedding day, everything flowed seamlessly and it was PERFECT thanks to the help of Daniel and his assistant! He was amazing at directing us while being easygoing, and he is so fun to work with! He makes you feel comfortable and knows all the angles and shots to take! He is so talented and captures each moment so naturally and beautifully. My bridesmaids and I slow clapped and cheered for him the entire wedding day and will forever and always!
Daniel goes above and beyond and is a phenomenal, professional photographer. We received 80 sneak peaks promptly and then the full album in one month. All my friends and family were so impressed and made comments like “Where did you find your photographer?” and “I NEED him for MY wedding!” I will cherish my wedding photos forever and have him to thank! Thank you Daniel!!
When I began searching for photographers for our wedding, Daniel stood out to me for his friendly down to earth personality, beautiful photos and competitive pricing. We had origin...
ally planned to get married at a larger venue, but when the pandemic hit our plans had to change. Daniel was very understanding and flexible. Our large venue wedding turned into an intimate 20 person family member event. Everyone at our wedding raved about Daniel's great personality and professionalism. By the end of the evening he felt a part of the family. His gorgeous photos are now displayed in our home for all to see. Choosing Daniel as our photographer was easily one of the best decisions we could have made. We can't wait for him to capture other special moments in our future!
Daniel’s easygoing, personable nature made it really fun to work with him for our wedding and engagement photos. He has a great eye for really beautiful and natural-looking shots, ...
and we are so happy with how our album turned out. Daniel really took into account our vision for our photos, and incorporated so much of our input in the finished product. It was important to us that they looked natural and true to who we are, and he kept us laughing and did an exceptional job capturing the experience. Daniel is the best.
Hiring Daniel for our March wedding played out to be one of the best decisions for the event. He made everything so easy from the initial phone call to our first meeting at the inc...
luded engagement shoot, and then the entire wedding day. You really spend a significant portion of your wedding day with your photographer so it is such a benefit to have a fun, polite, easy-going person to lead you through the getting ready photos, the couple photos, wedding party photos, family photos and all the other shots in between. And the quantity and quality of photos is great, which is obvious from his portfolio and facebook page. Even though we were battling some rain, Daniel knew exactly how to work with it and the photos came out beautifully. We are so happy with them.
You can tell Daniel is experienced at what he does. He has a form you fill out to ensure all the shots you want are captured and you list specific things you want highlighted, and he pays attention to those details. He really thinks of the little things. For example, I noticed he immediately made an effort to say hello and get the little kids of the wedding party comfortable with him which helped get smiles in the photos instead of stranger danger faces. Our 2nd photographer was Cara and she did a great job as well. We got sneak peak photos the day after the wedding, and the rest of the photos were ready only 2 weeks later! I highly recommend Daniel, and will hire him again next time I need some photos.
We LOVED working with Daniel for our July 2019 wedding at Deer Park Villa in Fairfax, California. He came recommended from a friend who had recently gotten married - she wanted to ...
use Daniel for her wedding but her location/distance didn't allow that to work out. I'm so glad that we went with her recommendation! Daniel's style was exactly what we were looking for - my husband and I were looking for someone who could come in and capture the day naturally - we're not big on being the centers of attention, but we wanted to make sure we captured the real moments of the day, including making sure we got great shots of our family and friends. Daniel did a fantastic job! He sent over 1300+ fantastic shots from our wedding and reception. He was fantastic to work with as well - he had great advice for how to handle family/wedding party photos, and it was really great to get to know him and his style during the engagement shoot. I think our wedding was the first Indian wedding Daniel had shot and he did such a fantastic job getting great pictures of the details and the riot of colors. I would not hesitate to work with Daniel again, and I would recommend him (and have!) highly to others.
We hired Daniel as our wedding photographer in October 2019 and were very happy with his services. We did an engagement shoot 8 months before the wedding to get comfortable in fron...
t of the camera, and we even got some amazing pictures of our cat :) Daniel was always responsive and gave good advice on how to prepare for the day and some best practices. He was extremely kind and our family/ friends and coordinator enjoyed working with him. We had a one hour rain delay on our wedding day and he was extremely understanding and still worked with us to get the best pictures possible. The turn around for our pics was about 3 weeks (but we got some great sneak peaks the NEXT day!!) and we absolutely love how they look. I would highly recommend Daniel for your photography needs- thanks again!!
Mia & Matt
Daniel is absolutely amazing to work with!!! From the beginning he was professional and attentive to detail. We decided to meet up in person for the initial meeting, which I apprec...
iated being able to meet face-to-face before we booked him. Not only does he do incredible work, but he is also so nice and personable! For our engagement shoot, both my husband and I did not know what to expect as we had never been photographed kissing together, but Daniel made us feel natural and comfortable right off the bat. We were able to include our pup into our shoot as well, which is a plus for us animal lovers!
Communication throughout the months of planning was great as well, he would always respond in a timely fashion. Everything went so smoothly the day of and that was a huge part due to his timeline and schedule. Since this was my first rodeo, I appreciated all the guidance he gave us for the day of. The pictures are just absolutely incredible, and we have had SO many guests/ family members say how beautiful the images are. Even a family member who is a photographer! Daniel gave us a handful of "sneak peak" images the next morning which was pretty amazing to be able to have those so quickly! The turn around for all of the images felt like an eternity (obviously because we couldn't wait to see them) but in actuality, he sent us the link for us to view and download the images within a month. You seriously will not be disappointed booking Daniel for your special day! He is worth every dollar!
I first spoke to Daniel over the phone when I was researching different photographers. He was super friendly and was able to break down everything he would be able to offer on our ...
big day. From that point on, we never once regretted choosing him. Daniel was always prompt in responding to any of our questions, friendly with not only my husband and I but also with my friends and family, and he is truly 100% a professional. He gave great feedback leading up to the wedding and was super flexible with any last minutes changes. Due to his extensive experience, I was totally at ease with having him on my team, taking charge when needed or blending in with the background to get those wonderful shots. I just got my wedding photos and I must say--they came out AMAZING! Just like with my engagement photos, I can't help but look over them again and again. If you are thinking about booking him--do it! You will not regret it whatsoever.
Daniel was amazing throughout the entire process from preparing for our engagement photos to shooting our wedding in a rainstorm and finally to delivering a beautiful album of phot...
os. Daniel is a very easy going person and our families and wedding party loved working with him. Despite some uncooperative weather, Daniel helped put everyone at ease and that was more than evident in all of our wedding photographs. Daniel has the unique combination of being creative and flexible, yet organized and punctual. Although a lot of time was put into crafting the schedule for the wedding day, the schedule ended up changing given the rain, and Daniel made sure that we got all of the photographs we wanted (and more). Daniel is also an extremely caring and considerate person, even checking to make sure that my nursing bridesmaids had the time and space to pump (despite everything that was going on). Finally, Daniel's photographs are beautiful and speak for themselves! Hiring Daniel to be our wedding photographer was the best decision we made and we would highly recommend him!
Daniel is amazing! We spoke with him for about an hour on the phone when we were searching for photographers early in our planning process. Daniel was very personable over the phon...
e and seemed like it would be a good fit. He takes the time to speak with his clients to get a sense of their interests and style prior to scheduling engagement shoot. His packages include an engagement shoot, which is great. Daniel made us feel comfortable and relaxed during the two hours despite the insane winds and cold temperatures. Prior to the wedding, he helped us draft a timeline for events since we had separate coordinators at our church and reception. Daniel corresponded frequently with us and in a timely manner as the time got closer to a big day. Our family, bridal party, and guests really liked him. He made everything so easy for us – before, during and after the wedding. He brings a very special touch to every picture he takes and it was so much fun working with him. He has many creative ideas and we are simply amazed by the outcome. Best part is he delivers his galleries very quick--we only had to wait 3 weeks to get over 1,100 photos! Thank you so much for being part of our wedding and capturing these precious moments that we will never forget!
Daniel is a very professional photographer. He made several good suggestions of how we would shoot the wedding photos for us. He recommended a wonderful place along Half Moon Bay's...
nature area. He was very knowledgable about the entire photo process. His turn-around on getting us the photos was amazing. He was so fast!!! We were so happy to be able to provide photos to some of our guests before they left the bay area and returned overseas. No problems at all during the booking procedure with Daniel and he is very reliable. We highly recommend him.
Daniel did an amazing job with our engagement shoot and wedding. He is friendly, easy going, and super responsive. We really enjoyed worked with him and would definitely recommend ...
him. We did have a little back and forth to get some additional pictures, but Daniel was super professional, understanding, and quick to respond.
We could not be happier with booking Daniel. We read another review that said to book Daniel now, don’t wait and we 100% agree! It can be overwhelming booking vendors but Daniel wa...
s the best choice we went with for our wedding day. He’s Personable and professional. He has a true artist eye, capturing those unique and natural moments. Posing for pictures can make you feel a little uncomfortable but he made us feel completely relaxed during both the engagement shoot and wedding. We can’t forget to mention that everyone else who saw the photo’s have been thoroughly impressed. Investing in your wedding photographer is extremely important. Going back and looking at those memories is all you’ve got after the day. I can’t express the importance of hiring a qualified professional like Daniel to capture those moments. There are a lot of options out there but if you want the highest quality go with Daniel.
Daniel did an AMAZING job as the photographer for our wedding, which took place in Sebastopol this past October. We can not stop looking through the 700+ beautiful photos that he t...
ook and reliving our special day! Daniel was extremely professional and took the time to get to know us months before the wedding. He offered an engagement shoot as part of our package to help us feel more comfortable in front of the camera. That specific day was so cold and windy, we were concerned on how the photos would turn out. However, we were very impressed with the outcome and it made us even more excited to have him join us for our wedding. Daniel is organized, timely in his responses and a complete pro. He knew exactly what types of shots to take throughout our wedding day and found the best locations to take them. We didn't need to give him any direction and fully trusted him throughout the day and night. It felt like he was just part of our wedding party! He caught every special moment and had no additional help! Very impressed and hope to work with Daniel again in the future. I highly recommend Daniel!
Daniel is the man! My wife and I just tied the knot in Sebastopol last month and were absolutely stunned at the amazing photographs Daniel took entirely solo! I highly recommend Da...
niel! He was so easy to work with and completely professional. Judging by the photographs, I often wondered how this man seemed to be all over the venue and in the perfect place at the perfect time. Daniel had us comfortable from the start when we met him for a engagement shoot in San Francisco. If you are looking for a photographer, you would be lucky to hire someone as talented as him.
Daniel is a great photographer who takes his work seriously and is extremely organized. He got our pictures back to us (engagement, sneak peaks, and final photos) so quickly - we...
were shocked at how fast it was! The best thing about working with Daniel is that we didn't have to worry about anything - we knew he would show up on time, have a positive attitude, and take great pictures. Weddings can be stressful and it was nice to have a vendor that was so reliable and that helped ease the stress. He is also such a kind and easy-going person; it was great to spend time with him. The engagement shoot was definitely worth it to help us feel comfortable in front of the camera and Daniel took his time to make sure we got some great photos as well. Daniel has done a lot of weddings and knows what he is doing. We would highly recommend him.
Daniel did both our engagement photos and our wedding, and was amazing for all of it. The photos are all great, and he was a blast to work with. He kept us relaxed and joking aroun...
d, making sure we got the best pictures possible.
He was quick to answer any questions we had, and the turnaround time on getting the pictures after the engagement shoot and wedding was super fast.
Daniel should be everyone's first choice for a wedding photographer.
If you are reading this review, I recommend that you stop searching and immediately book Daniel Neal as your wedding photographer. When we were searching for a photographer, the mo...
st important thing was to find someone who had the talent to capture moments in their most authentic form. Daniel surpassed any expectations we had and you can really see that he has a passion for the work. When we first called to schedule an appointment, he responded quickly and arranged a "get to know you" session over the phone. It felt like talking to a friend and he really took an interest in our story and what our vision was for our wedding.
The basic wedding package includes a complimentary engagement shoot that helps "warm" you up for the day of. We were worried that it would be awkward, but he gently guided us and made pleasant and natural conversation throughout the shoot. Daniel is also extremely accommodating. We were planning our wedding from afar and our engagement shoot times had to be cancelled twice. Luckily, he managed to squeeze us in on the Wednesday BEFORE our wedding to ensure that we felt comfortable in front of the camera on the day of. On top of that, he gave us the edited photos TWO days later so we could see how they turned out to calm down any nerves. We were SO grateful and he did this despite battling a cold.
On the day of, Daniel was fantastic! Our entire wedding party and family could not stop complimenting how kind and natural he was behind the camera. He seamlessly fit into the wedding and managed to capture some of the most intimate moments without disrupting anything. We just received our wedding pictures and we absolutely love each and every one of them. The best part was going from beginning to end, the photos truly captured the entire day and told a story. Although you may find photographers slightly cheaper, you will not find any of this quality at his price. Other photographers work in the same price range or lower appeared stiff or overly posed. There is a softness to his work and I guarantee that you will not be disappointed!
Daniel was one of the first photographers that we met and right away we had a great feeling about him. He was so attentive, easy going and super professional. He shot our wedding v...
enue a few times and was very familiar with the venue but he made sure to find new spots for us. He was a true professional throughout the entire process from our engagement photos to our wedding day. We got great candid shots and we just couldn't have been happier how they all turned out. We also got our wedding photos super quick and our photo book was just so beautiful. We feel pretty lucky that we got to work with Daniel and we highly recommend him if you are looking for a photographer!
After looking at several photographers' prior work, we chose Daniel because his work seemed to exhibit people that actually enjoyed being photographed -- joyful and comfortable. To...
o many photos we saw looked a bit too glamorous or a bit too dreary, as if the photographer was rushing through the shots and not connecting at all with the couples. Beyond reviews found on The Knot, however, we had no way of knowing how he would be to interact with, both personally and professionally.
Daniel exceeded our expectations in every way. Beyond his great work as a photographer, he was deeply personable, organized, thoughtful, and professional. We were a bit nervous about interracial photography, having seen more than a few Instragram selfies go south, but that proved to be a complete non-issue for him. Also, he hadn't photographed our ceremony space before so he graciously agreed to meet with me before the wedding to scope out the space and plan out where we would do different parts of the shoot. We also added in another photography setting at the last-minute to get some cityscapes in our collection, and he found the perfect spot for us that yielded some stellar shots. There was also that time when I impulsively pointed to a particular tree, and he happily did a few shots underneath it too. Outside of the formal photo time, Daniel was both tireless and invisible, which I feel is exactly what one wants at a wedding. He was exactly where he needed to be without being intrusive.
Daniel does a neat thing where he sends a few sneak peek shots right after your big day, and when we saw them, we were ecstatic, though perhaps silently anxious that he had cherry-picked the very best and the rest would not measure up. This thankfully proved not to be the case, and when we finally got back the full day-of wedding photos, we were so excited to see them ourselves and share with friends and family. The opinions were unanimous -- Daniel is on 🔥He's the sort of person that takes true pleasure from his work, and strives to make it only better.
Daniel was wonderful to work with and the photos came out beautifully! He was really receptive to what we wanted while taking photos, but also gave a good amount of direction and h...
ad a very creative vision for a lot of the shots. We got the photos back very quickly and have gotten so many compliments on how great they look. I would definitely recommend working with Daniel!
We are more than satisfied to have had the opportunity to work with Daniel Neal as our wedding photographer, and even then this is an understatement. He was super easy to work with...
, very flexible to our needs, but offered a lot of suggestions where and when needed. We are not the most comfortable in front of cameras, but he helped us along the way and got very great shots of us! All of our bridal party and even guests who got the chance to interact with him all said that he was friendly and easy going. He was able to capture every moment from our wedding day and our photos came out beautiful! We cannot thank him or recommend him enough!
Daniel is an amazing photographer! My husband and I are so glad we chose Daniel to be our photographer for our wedding in July. From our first initial contact with Daniel, he was s...
o personable, professional and easy to work with. He was genuinely interested in our story of how we met and got to know our personalities. Daniel is reliable and you can always count on him to plan ahead and make sure all details for the wedding day are all set – he was super flexible too when we had some changes on the day of. Before our wedding, Daniel researched our venues on his own and provided excellent recommendations of places for our photographs. On the day of the wedding, he showed up early, got to meet the family, and started capturing all the moments of the day with ease. Daniel is a very calm and an easy going person, which made everyone else in the room feel comfortable and most importantly, natural. He is professional, talented, and I would highly recommend him!
So wedding planning is super stressful and can be extremely frustrating. I can honestly say that working with Daniel was neither of those things. In fact, it was the opposite. He w...
as by far the most amazing vendor I worked with throughout the entire process. Here's what I appreciated about working with Daniel leading up to my big day:
1) He was always friendly and kind -- from the initial call, engagement photos, the big day and the timely follow up afterwards, Daniel always spoke to us like we were friends! He was respectful, a great listener and always strove to make sure we felt supported and heard.
2) He was transparent about pricing. In planning this wedding, I found that vendors can be cagey about how much it costs to get what you want. Not Daniel. His price list is detailed and he explains when and how any additional costs could come up (i.e. additional hours of coverage, or adding a second photographer). He showed us a gallery of photos for a wedding where he was the only photographer and another where he hired a second -- I could see the differences in coverage (i.e. multiple angles of key moments like the first look etc).
3) He was flexible with us -- we ended up doing our engagement shoot in Monterey, and he traveled down from the Bay Area to do it!
4) Timely & thorough communication -- I never had to chase him for answers, his communication was thorough and proactive. It's nice to not have to repeat yourself, and Daniel always makes you feel like you are his top priority. He tells you when you can expect to see your photos and BOOM there they are, on time or early!
5) Respectful of other vendors -- The hair and makeup team that helped me and my bridesmaids get ready asked Daniel for his cards so they could pass them out to other brides they work with -- that's how much they loved working with him. He captured the getting ready moments without getting in their way or interrupting their flow, and they loved him for that.
All of that amazing customer service is just the cherry on top of the BEAUTIFUL photos that Daniel takes, and how comfortable you are working with him on the day. It's weird being the center of that much attention, but somehow Daniel makes it totally comfortable. I have shared the photos he took of our wedding and people actually tear up just looking at the ceremony photos and first look photos. He does an outstanding job of capturing the emotion and love in the best day of your life so you can relive the memories later for years to come.
THANK YOU, Daniel for making our day so amazing and memorable, and for being a DREAM to work with.
Daniel is an absolute joy to work with. From our initial call, through engagement photos, and finally the wedding and photo delivery, he has been so amazing to work with. He was q...
uick to respond to any messages and gave great information (plus tips and tricks he's learned) which was super helpful and calming. Definitely recommend the engagement session just to get to know each other and get comfortable behind the camera. It was really helpful to have the experience for the wedding day. At the wedding, Daniel was great working with other vendors and keeping the evening coordinated among all the moving parts. The sneak peek photos on Facebook were just enough to hold us over until the photos came, but even then it was a quick turnaround! Our friends and family have not only commented on how nice he was the day of, but how beautiful the photos are. Daniel did an incredible job capturing moments of true emotion; we look so natural, so "us", and that's exactly what we wanted instead of overly posed/stiff pictures. Truly highly recommend Daniel Neal Photography; he is so real, keeps you calm, keeps you laughing, and knows how to capture those perfect moments that you'll want to remember forever.
Daniel photographed our wedding in October 2016 and did a fantastic job! He was super easy to work with from beginning to end. I really appreciated his genuine desire to get to kno...
w me and my then-fiance during our initial phone call and his communication throughout the entire planning process. I knew that our wedding was in good hands with Daniel and he definitely did not disappoint. He emailed a few sneak peek photos shortly after our wedding and all of our wedding photos within a few weeks. We're very happy that we chose Daniel - he really did an amazing job!
Daniel was absolutely AMAZING!!!! We loved working with him for both our engagement shoot and our wedding. The pictures he took are stunning and we couldn't be happier. We have sin...
ce shown them to friends and family and they are in love with them as well. Daniel was so great to work with. He was really responsive to emails and incredibly personal. We felt a nice connection with him, and felt he really got to know us as a couple as well. He was super flexible, he talked with us on the phone and met with us in person so that we could make sure that we were the right fit for each other. We really enjoyed having someone who got us and enjoyed our non traditional theme and wedding style. He blended in seamlessly at the ceremony and cocktail hour and got all of the right shots. We highly recommend him! You will not regret hiring him for your wedding or any other photography needs. :)
We loved Daniel! Found him on The Knot and couldn't be more pleased with our experience. Our photos came out beautifully and even better - he actually made the portrait sessions fu...
n! Very professional and friendly, I would highly recommend Daniel to anyone looking for an event photographer!
We can't say enough wonderful things about Daniel. He is so professional and so talented! We were thrilled that he offers packages that include an engagement photo session. Our ...
engagement photos turned out so beautifully that we used them as a main point of décor for our wedding- an outdoor gallery wall! He was so flexible in scheduling the photoshoot during the rainy season, I think we had to re-schedule 3 times because of rain & he was so flexible and really worked with our schedules to make it happen! We communicated with several photographers before we found him and vendors- the whole nine yards and he was really the most responsive person we worked with! I would write an e-mail with a question (of many) and he would be back to me with an answer and or options within the day, most of the time the hour! Just what a stressed out bride needs! On the wedding day, Daniel was terrific and worked with our tight timeline! I have to say that aside from the posed pictures I never really knew he was there! It was funny because some of our 1st dance photos are so up close and I literally didn't notice him once until I saw a family members photo which caught him like crouching down to get the perfect shot! Our pictures turned out so amazing! He really knew how to capture the candid photos! I would also like to mention how experienced he is! I was getting a little crazy with our day of timeline and he talked it out with me as I ran all of my ideas by him for a whole hour on the phone! Without his honest advice I would have created a really messy timeline, but Daniel has a knack for understanding what you really want and making sure you get it without being stressed out or creating chaos! He is also so calm and down to earth but could wrangle a crowd which was exactly what we needed! He is a rockstar and we owe him everything for our amazing photos!
My husband and I hired Daniel to be our photographer for our engagement photos and wedding in September 2016 and we couldn't be happier with his work and level of customer service....
We felt totally comfortable with him and are so impressed with how he captured our special days. He came early and prepared, and after a long 9+ hour day, he still had a smile on his face. We would recommend him to all of our friends and family! Thank you Daniel we look forward to hiring you again for future events!
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