True Dedication to Capturing Your Love
$2,500 starting price
Hampton Roads, Richmond, OBX
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David Champagne
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AWARD WINNER (14X)
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David Champagne Photography is a passionate wedding photographer based out of Chesapeake, VA. David has been an avid photographer all his life and discovered his true passion while working closely with his own wedding photographer in 2006. He has been capturing couples’ big life events on camera ever since.
After graduating from San Diego State University, David pursued his dream of being a photographer. Over the last 18+ years, he has been involved in over 550+ weddings, and his work has been featured in several boutique wedding blogs and magazines.
David’s unconditional love as a husband and a father is reflected in his photography and his calm demeanor. He believes that couples should enjoy the finished result as much as they enjoy their beautiful day. His calming approach helps couples feel relaxed and have fun in front of the lens.
With David Champagne Photography, each couple will receive a full day of coverage to ensure that every moment is documented. The newlyweds will receive thousands of pictures reflecting all of these precious moments.
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David Champagne
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The happiness I get from wedding photography comes not only from creating beautiful works of art, but also from contributing to the lives of others and experiencing their joy when they see their photographs. I got started in wedding photography while working with our wedding photographer and I knew it was the perfect fit for me. I'm from San Diego, but after we had our son, we moved to the Virginia Beach area to be closer to family. I am so lucky and grateful to get to do what I love everyday!
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5.0
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David Champagne Photography is highly praised by multiple reviewers for their exceptional service and skills in capturing beautiful moments during weddings. They are commended for their professionalism, organization, and friendly demeanor, making couples feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the process. Reviewers highlight the high quality of photographs, quick turnaround time, and attention to detail, with some mentioning how the photographer went above and beyond to ensure a positive experience. Overall, David Champagne Photography comes highly recommended for weddings and other special occasions.Review photos
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Kevin S
5.0
2/19/2025
David was the perfect photographer for our wedding. Not only did he capture incredibly beautiful moments from the day, he was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was especially good with the kids, getting them to smile and laugh seemingly on cue. We could not recommend him more!
Clinton H
5.0
1/08/2025
David Champagne Photography is amazing!! David was well prepared and organized from the beginning, and walked us through everything from the first email to the day of the wedding itself. He was great with helping with us figuring out our desired shots, and the picture quality is superb. His overall knowledge of weddings in general, from helping my wife with her dress to the flowers, was an unexpected bonus. Definitely consider hiring this company!!
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Jenny P
5.0
11/03/2024
David’s beautiful work immediately caught my eye when I was researching photographers. We absolutely loved working with him. He is super friendly, professional, organized, creative, and very talented. Everything he does is truly a work of art and you can feel the emotion and love in all of his pictures. He captured every moment and helped us with advice and planning throughout the entire wedding process. I cannot recommend him enough!
Lisa N
5.0
10/30/2024
I knew before booking David, he was who I wanted to capture our special day! His work speaks for itself! However, after meeting him I 100% new I had made the right choice. David is approachable and professional. He makes you feel comfortable the whole time. He goes above and beyond to make sure he moves at your pace all while keeping you on a schedule. He gives visual cues while taking pics to make sure you understand what needs to be done. There was never a moment of confusion when working with David. He really is the best around!
Lizzy Z
5.0
10/29/2024
We are thrilled to have had David as our photographer for our wedding! After seeing the incredible photos he took at a dear friend’s wedding, we knew he was the perfect choice to capture our big day. David is not only exceptionally talented, but he’s also so fun to work with, incredibly responsive, and very patient.
Our engagement photos turned out beautifully, and we can’t wait to relive our wedding day through his lens. David's work is truly exceptional, and we highly recommend him for any occasion—weddings, family photos, senior photos, and more!
Nicole A
5.0
10/15/2024
David photographed mine & my sister’s wedding. He did a phenomenal job with both! He is very organized, attention to detail is amazing and he really took the time to make sure we captured everything we wanted for our engagement session and wedding day. He even braved nature while capturing our moments! I would highly recommend him! He work is unmatched!
Monique N
5.0
10/02/2024
My husband and I were married on September 20th with David as our photographer. I will explain him in one word....EXCELLENT! He's well worth the money. He's very good at communicating while setting up appointments and taking the actual pictures. He's very patient and helps each person feel comfortable and beautiful in the photos. Very professional. The pics he got absolutely made me and my husband gasp happily his attention to detail, creativity, and speed are master level!
I would highly recommend him to anyone. he won't let you down :)
Elizabeth B
5.0
10/01/2024
David is absolutely incredible!! His speed and accuracy for capturing every precious moment is insane! I have gotten so many compliments from guest and family about how kind and personal he is and how professional his work is!! He made our day so much better than we could have dreamed and was such a kind person to everyone!!! 100% recommend him and will sing his praises to everyone!
Maia N
5.0
8/08/2024
Amazing photographer. He did our anniversary photos . Literary all photos were beautiful, even those random ones that he didn’t put on his favorites folder. Photos are natural and capture wonderful moments .
David was very easy to work. He was always there capturing most interesting moments during party. Our pre party photo session was also very easy .
Photos turned out amazing. Everyone was captured and guests all enjoyed their photos as well. Even our 17 years old daughters who hate taking photos were somehow posing and enjoying session with David.
He made our anniversary memories beautiful and will last for us to look at forever. People are asking who took those wonderful photos and I’m happy to share this professional photographer.
Lynn M
5.0
7/05/2024
David is a master behind the camera. His professionalism is outstanding. The communication from engagement to wedding photos. We were blown away by his level of craftsmanship and artistry. David was able to capture the feeling of love that was between the hearts of our couple. We have timeless memories that we will cherish forever. We wholeheartedly recommend David Champagne Photography for their services to anyone seeking extraordinary photographs and an unforgettable experience.
Erica P
5.0
6/17/2024
We had the pleasure of working with David for our engagement and wedding pictures! David has an exceptional eye for detail and a unique talent for capturing the perfect moments. He exceeded all of our expectations!!
His attention to detail was evident in every shot. Whether it was a subtle change in lighting or the slightest adjustment in composition, he knew precisely how to enhance the beauty and emotion of each scene. David’s warm and friendly demeanor created a relaxed atmosphere, allowing natural expressions and genuine smiles to shine through. He has an incredible knack for making the experience fun and enjoyable, which was reflected in the candid and joyous images he captured.
Overall, working with David was a delightful experience. We highly recommend David to anyone seeking a photographer who not only delivers stunning images but also makes the entire process a pleasure! Thank you so much David!!
Lindsey D
5.0
4/26/2024
David has an excellent eye and his attention to detail is very impressive. Working with David brought a calmness to our wedding day. My husband was a bit apprehensive with the photography because he didn’t want to feel like there was a camera in his face all day. He has mentioned multiple times how great David was and how he didn’t feel pressure and felt very relaxed. I would highly recommend David Champagne Photography.
Jennifer D
5.0
1/15/2024
David was wonderful to work with, from our engagement shoot until the wedding day. He made myself and everyone else feel comfortable in front of the camera. The photos were absolutely amazing. I will treasure them for a lifetime. I’m so grateful David was our photographer.
Erica R
5.0
12/26/2023
David is phenomenal! I couldn’t ask for better pictures for my wedding day! They were everything I could have dreamed of and more!
Lisa D
5.0
11/26/2023
Absolutely the best choice I made for my wedding. David was amazing and everyone loved his photos. He captured every moment. He also did our engagement pictures which were just as amazing.
Hiley S
5.0
11/08/2023
David was absolutely amazing to work with. He really made the process easy, and has some of the best photos we've ever seen.
We brought our dog to our engagement shoot and he was a bit camera shy, but David really committed to getting him interested.
5 stars is not enough of a rating as it should be more like 10. Only wish he was available for the actual wedding, because he really has the best perspective in every photo he takes.
Thanks so much David!!
Khalilah D
5.0
10/28/2023
David is a consummate professional! He was efficient and never intrusive. He kept to the timeline and was able to adjust when things went slightly askew. I knew that the photos would be gorgeous and I was absolutely right. Hiring David is one of the best decisions we made in planning our wedding. I would recommend him to anyone!
Stephen D
5.0
10/19/2023
From start to finish best wedding photographer. Sets up meetings prior to the wedding, and is very fast to respond. During the wedding is everywhere and captures the whole day. Then received the pictures neatly organized very fast.
Jessica K
5.0
6/08/2023
David Champagne is easily the absolute top tier when it comes to wedding photographers, hands down. We could not have asked for a better photographer to help memorialize our special day and he far exceeded even our wildest dreams for photographs! David was on time, on top of his schedule and most importantly an absolute BLAST to work with. Every photo is amazing and he has such a knack for getting the perfect shot and knowing how to pose people and interact with the guests. Every guest commented on how professional David was and he went along with all of the fun and silly little aspects of our wedding that we had. I cannot say enough how David was an integral part of making our wedding day absolutely perfect.
Tamara K
5.0
6/02/2023
David is truly amazing!!! He really listened to us and cared about everything. He gives you so much time and helps make your wedding perfect! I really feel he went above and beyond with the photos and all the help he gave us!
Madison F
5.0
5/11/2023
David is the best wedding photographer we could have ever asked for! He beyond exceeded our expectations and we could not recommend him enough. He was so organized from the start and made it a stress free process leading up to the wedding day. He was so efficient with his pictures throughout the whole wedding which allowed us to spend much more time with our friends and family (which is what we wanted). He was so fun to work with on the day of our wedding while having a professional demeanor at the same time. The wedding pictures were ready in LESS THAN A WEEK which is unheard of and they are amazing!! Thank you so much to David for helping to make our day so special!
Rebecca F
5.0
5/08/2023
David did both our engagement photos and wedding photos and we could not be happier! He was a perfect communicator and took the best photos we could have ever hoped to have. We would recommend him to everyone and would totally use him in the future for any photography needs!
Anna G
5.0
1/24/2023
We truly enjoyed working with David. He is very professional and made us very comfortable. He's great at what he does and is truly talented. Our favorite shot was when he was asked by our priest to come up to the altar to take a picture of the entire congregation. It was truly a moment to remember. We're so happy we chose him :)
Corinne L
5.0
12/01/2022
David was absolutely phenomenal! My husband and I love to print and hang pictures around our house so we knew we wanted a great photographer for our wedding and David exceeded our expectations! He was so kind and professional from start to finish and made the whole process seamless. He was so knowledgable and created a fantastic timeline based on what we told him we wanted. He made us feel so at ease on our big day and kept everything moving along according to plan. He even went above and beyond by pinning the mens boutonnières, pinning my veil in, and coordinating with other vendors to get us the special shots we wanted outside of our venue. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer.
Jordan J
5.0
11/30/2022
David was an absolute dream to have as our photographer! He made taking pictures fun, and he made sure everyone got their picture taken that was needed! He captured our wedding in a way that I dreamed of. He seriously brings the magic through the pictures. We also got our pictures back 2 days after our wedding! I was expecting a week to four weeks, but he did ours so quick and all the pictures were breathtaking, my family and I can’t stop showing them off. Thank you, David!
Christine R
5.0
11/18/2022
If you are looking for a photographer for your wedding, DON'T LOOK ANY FURTHER! David is truly the best in his field. He was so easy to work with and kept everything on our desired timeline. He captured every wonderful moment of my daughter's wedding and when looking back at many of them, I felt as if I was reliving it all over again. Isn't that what you want when you look at photos that reflect those special moments? This is the photographer you want to make that happen.
Thank you, David, for such a lovely experience on a day that goes all too quickly; you have given me something that transports me back to those beautiful moments each time I look at each of these photos! :)
Samantha W
5.0
11/15/2022
David is truly the best of the best of wedding photographers! He is very experienced with weddings, helps you establish a timeline (and stick to it!), and most importantly is extremely talented in providing direction and also capturing all of the beautiful wedding moments. We absolutely love all of our wedding photos!
Michelle F
5.0
10/17/2022
We hired David for engagement and wedding photos and he was amazing. He is great at what he does and it even better to work with. Definitely very happy we chose him!
Cristina P
5.0
10/13/2022
David Champagne Photography was AMAZING as my wedding photographer! He is a true artist with an eye for the perfect shot. I wanted some creative flare to my portraits and he went above and beyond to scout locations, style the shots, place the lighting for the best effect. He was such an impressive one man team!! Not to mention we got our photos back SO quick, myself and all my friends and family were shocked to have them back so soon! We are absolutely thrilled with his work, would recommend a million times over!!
Megan H
5.0
10/13/2022
It was an absolute pleasure working with David! We did an engagement shoot with him as well as hired him for our wedding photos, and we loved his work. He was so easy to communicate with, was the epitome of professionalism, and worked with us to make sure our photo timeline flowed smoothly and included everything that was important to us. We were over the moon that we got our photos - ALL of them - within a week of the wedding! Our family and friends can't stop raving about how beautiful they are and how they truly captured the magic of the day. Would highly recommend David to anyone looking for a photographer!
Jessica B
5.0
10/05/2022
I researched photographers for my wedding and David's work looked amazing. I was instantly excited to book him and he did not disappoint! He was very professional in every aspect and amazing to work with. I informed him of my limited abilities with taking a decent photo and my fear of my wedding photos because of it. He was encouraging throughout the whole day and made me feel so comfortable in front of the camera. My photos came out amazing and I absolutely love them!! I'm looking forward to working with him in the future for family photos!
Eden R
5.0
8/23/2022
Booking David was the best decision we made when planning our wedding! He is the supreme professional, from his communication skills to his artistic vision and eye. David went above and beyond our expectations from our first meeting with him, making sure to ask every question he could think of to be as prepared as possible. He has a gentle and calming demeanor that made photos totally stress-free even amidst unforeseen circumstances that made photo-taking chaotic and challenging. David even communicated with our venue on our behalf to ensure we could have access to every area needed for us to get the best photos possible. We got the photos back from him much quicker than expected - only a few weeks! The photos are gorgeous, perfectly staged with a natural feel and lovely editing. All my friends and family cannot believe how incredible our photos turned out. I would book David again and again. I would recommend him to absolutely anyone. You cannot go wrong booking him for your wedding!
Kalee B
5.0
7/23/2022
David was amazing! He came recommended by two friends/coworkers and he did not disappoint. I’m not photogenic at all and don’t really like having my picture taken, but David put us at ease. He was so friendly and organized and all the pictures he took turned out beautiful. Looking back, the wedding day itself was a whirlwind. But one thing I do remember was that David was there every step of the way, capturing every moment. Even going around to all the tables to say hi to all our guests, David was there, never missing a shot. He also captured all the little details of the wedding that I never got to see, so it was nice having those photos to go back and look at. We would highly recommend him for your special day!
Emma B
5.0
5/22/2022
David was a pleasure to work with! He responded quickly to all of our questions, and made us feel confident we'd get all the photos we wanted.
On the day of our wedding, David was super professional. He made everyone feel at ease, including our cat and the young children. I had mentioned feeling self conscious about my posture, and he was really great at reminding me to stand upright without drawing attention to it. He managed our group effortlessly even though we are a rowdy bunch. He planned a thorough schedule to make sure we would have time to capture everything that we wanted. Overall working with David was a total breeze in the day thanks to his professionalism.
We got our photos back today, only 1 week after the wedding, and they are everything we imagined and more! Absolutely fantastic work, David!
Heather C
5.0
5/18/2022
David Champagne is an absolute WONDER to work with. He captured every single moment I could think of and more! Not only were the pictures amazing but he had my entire gallery ready 4 days after my event. He is an absolute professional and there is no one else I would’ve rather had to photograph my special day.
Andrea A
5.0
5/13/2022
David Champagne was absolutely amazing! He came very well recommended by The Cavalier, which is where we had our reception. Aside from the fact that ALL my vendors knew him, they all continuously said such nice things about him and his work. I can't even begin to say how glad I am that he was our
wedding photographer, he highly exceeded our expectations (like HIGHLY EXCEEDED). We got married 4/30/22 and I was so shocked with how quickly we got our photos. David took so many perfect and beautiful shots at our wedding. Everyone that has seen our photos have raved about how in awe they are of the photographers work and when I tell them that he is a team of one they are even more amazed. I also need to talk about how great he was getting photos with the flower girls and ring bearers, I can't believe that he got such perfect photos with all of them looking at the camera. Lastly, one of our favorite things about working with David was just how fun and professional he is. My bridal party, friends, and family loved seeing him do his work. He was always at the right spot getting the perfect shot. I will forever cherish these photos. We cannot recommend David enough as a wedding photographer!!!
William S
5.0
1/04/2022
David Champagne lives up to his reputation as an excellent wedding photographer who exceeds the lofty expectations established by his reviews and accolades. We appreciated so much about our experience in working with David. What speaks most loudly is the quality of his work. David took so many perfect shots at our wedding, always ensuring that he captured the emotion on people’s faces in special moments. He worked extremely well with the backdrop and lighting of our venue. David also demonstrated his creative side in his work with us. We really wanted to take photos together at a local microbrewery after our ceremony. Not only did David oblige our request, he also worked with the brewery manager to capture several stunning photos of us amidst the filter beer tanks in the back of the brewery. Finally, one of our favorite parts of working with David was his professionalism. He never acted like the center of attention or dictated our entire schedule (as we have seen with wedding photographers in the past). However, whenever there was a special moment or group photo to be taken, David was ALWAYS there to snag it. We cannot recommend David enough as a wedding photographer.
Feel free to review our photos (including the AMAZING brewery shots) in the following link: https://davidchampagnephotography.com/2021/12/28/historic-post-office-wedding-taylor-and-bill/
Maire P
5.0
12/08/2021
David was amazing to work with! David photographed my sister's wedding a few years ago, and when I saw the pictures, I knew I had to hire him! Although he is based in the Virginia Beach area, he travelled to D.C. for my wedding. We delayed our wedding twice due to COVID, and he was extremely understanding and easy to work with. David is very engaged with the logistics of the day and sent a timeline in advance. Not only did the pictures turn out absolutely beautiful, but he made sure the day stayed on track and went smoothly. In addition, he is very detail oriented and captured every aspect of the day.
Julie N
5.0
11/25/2021
In all honesty words can not express how amazing David was at our wedding. He captured the most beautiful pictures of our wedding. He is quick, very helpful, and definitely will make you feel comfortable in front of the camera. He was on top of capturing every beautiful moment/detail from first look, the ceremony, cocktail hour, and the reception. We were fortunate to have an absolutely beautiful sunny day and were able to take sunset photos. David showed me one of the photos on his camera and it literally took my breath away. David is someone I would 100% recommend to anyone to capture their wedding photos!!
JennaMarie W
5.0
10/12/2021
All of our photos were beautiful and perfect! David’s professionalism and fantastic organization allowed the photo process to go smoothly, quickly, and enjoyably. Hiring David was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding and we can’t recommend him highly enough!
Jennifer G
5.0
10/11/2021
David is INCREDIBLE! Our photos are absolutely GORGEOUS! Many of our friends and family have said that they are the best wedding photos they have ever seen and my new husband and I agree completely. We absolutely love them and all of our friends and family can’t stop raving about them. David not only has a great eye for good photos, but he makes you feel comfortable and fully trusting in him. My husband in not photogenic and he looks great in every photo. David’s style is calm, efficient, kind, and professional, which clearly demonstrates years of experience that allows him to quickly get all of the shots he needs without feeling rushed or stressful. We actually really enjoyed posing for photos with David, and we expected to dislike posing for photographs. David knew exactly how to handle a crying flower girl, an anxious family member, a large bridal party, and he came up with ideas for photos that truly came out magical. Whenever guests were taking shots with one of us, he would swoop in and get a professional shot, recognizing that if we taking photos ourselves it must be an important shot. David was a joy to work with. It is clear he has a passion for what he does and values his work and his clients. I highly recommend David for your wedding. He is worth every penny!!
Stacey B
5.0
10/04/2021
I am probably the worst person to photograph. Both my husband and myself are a bit camera shy to begin with but David made us feel so comfortable and relaxed. It’s hard to describe the calm vibes he puts off but he just makes you feel like everything will be ok on your special day! Besides his photos being unreal, he is just a wonderful guy who made my day run as smoothly and as low stress as possible. He is worth whatever he quotes you!
Nicole B
5.0
9/25/2021
David is such an amazing photographer and person! He takes amazing photos and is such a pleasure to work with. He is professional and courteous. We had to postpone our wedding two times due to COVID, and he was flexible and made everything so easy for us! He took our engagement photos, our backyard socially-distanced wedding photos, and our big wedding celebration photos - and each time he impressed us more and more! He also worked really well with all of our vendors. He is one of the reasons why our big wedding day went so smoothly and was the best day of our lives.
Hayly B
5.0
9/04/2021
David Champagne is the absolute best.
We are so thankful he was able to capture our engagement photos, COVID garden wedding, and finally the big wedding we planned before the world turned upside down. Through it all, David was incredibly supportive, professional, and captured all of most special moments beautifully.
David is a real artist in how he is able to capture the moment and is a consummate professional.
We cannot recommend David enough.
Patti P
5.0
7/18/2021
David is the best! He took the most beautiful pictures of my daughter's wedding. He captured the magic of the day and some incredible moments to last for a lifetime. David is very responsive to email. He was on time, very organized, respectful, easy to work with, very professional and offered some ideas and guidance that we hadn't thought of. I'd recommend him 100%. You won't be disappointed.
Hannah W
5.0
7/11/2021
David does truly amazing work. Our pictures turned out even better than we could have possibly imagined. David was professional, kind, and efficient. This efficiency, which is no doubt a product of his many years of experience and expertise, was crucial as the day was quite long with many moving parts (and there is so much to capture). It was our pleasure to work with David and would highly recommend him to any couple looking for a wedding photographer.
Morgan N
5.0
6/21/2021
David is the absolute best! We loved having him as our photographer for our wedding this past weekend. Our pictures were absolutely beautiful. He is professional, kind, funny, and made sure everyone was comfortable and having a good time. He made sure all of our photos were perfect and he had the most wonderful ideas. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer. If you need photos taken, especially wedding photos, David is 100% the best and we highly recommend him! Thank you so much for everything, David!! :)
Lizz H
5.0
3/17/2021
David was great! Everything you could ever want from a photographer. His pictures look great. He was easy to work with. He was open to what we wanted to do and gave great direction so what we wanted looked fantastic. He made the whole thing really fun! He did a wonderful job catching all the little moments which were awesome to see when we went through the photos.
Christine R
5.0
12/08/2020
All we can say is wow!! From the first time we saw David’s work we knew he had to photograph our wedding. He does such an amazing job! He has a very artistic style and captures every moment even better than you could imagine. We were told by several of our guests that David was the best photographer they have ever seen. He went above and Beyond with all of our pictures and made sure to stay on schedule so we weren’t late. I cannot say enough good things about David!
Rachel S
5.0
11/03/2020
David is an amazingly talented photographer. He is professional but is so easy to get along with! We used him for both our engagement and wedding photos. The engagement photos were amazing and the sneak peaks we got from our wedding day were so perfect. David is great at giving direction on how to position your body to get just the right shot, which was great for awkward people like us! I cannot recommend David enough!
Caitlyn L
5.0
10/28/2020
David was seriously the best photographer and person we could have gone with to support us and take beautiful photos on our wedding day. Not only did we love him, but both of our entire family members loved him. He was patient with everyone, family and bridal party included and made sure to prioritize what we wanted out of the day. I seriously cannot say enough kind things about this man's work and who he is as a person! He is so fun and made us feel comfortable and taken care of. After our engagement session I had no worries or anxieties about him capturing the beauty of our wedding day and all the laughs that came with it. He is work every penny and more! He helps plan the schedule for the photos of the day and we were ahead of schedule the whole time! You won't regret booking him!!
Jenn M
5.0
10/09/2020
David is absolutely AMAZING! Hiring David Champagne as our wedding photographer for our October 2020 wedding in Virginia Beach was easily one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding!! Not only were our wedding photographs absolutely unbelievable, but David got them back to us in just two days!! David made the entire process so fun and easy. Even when we were unsure if we were going to be able to have our wedding as planned due to COVID, David always responded to all emails/calls within a day, reassuring us and answering all of our questions. In fact, when restrictions were lifted and Virginia Beach moved to Phase 3, David emailed us within the hour to celebrate! His level of professionalism was outstanding, from the very beginning he helped us create a wedding day timeline that kept us on schedule throughout the entire day. David was an excellent communicator throughout the entire planning process and for our entire wedding day he was always positive, calm, and had a great sense of humor that kept us laughing. David helped us throughout the process, from making recommendations for great spots for photographs, to making sure everyone in each photograph looked amazing, and even coaching us through all the little details! We never felt rushed taking pictures- David made sure we stayed ahead of schedule and made sure we were able to take every picture we wanted! Many guests came up to me throughout the evening to comment how friendly, organized, efficient, and professional our photographer was. I would absolutely recommend David Champagne to anyone that needs to hire a wedding photographer- his amazing photographs speak for themselves, but his experience, personality, and organization went above and beyond! David- working with you was a pleasure and we are forever grateful for all of the beautiful photographs of our wedding day. Thank you for everything!
Megan F
5.0
9/14/2020
David photographed our September 4th 2020 wedding at the new Marriott in Virginia Beach. In one word, he was fantastic. For one thing he took beautiful photos and he missed no detail or emotion for our day. He also was a great communicator and moved around his schedule to accommodate our postponed wedding for three different dates! On the wedding day he was on the ball and followed our scheduled to a tee. He also helped us with little things like pinning on my veil and boutineers and got really good candid pictures too! He also got our photos back to us in TEN DAYS. Yes within days! He made the process of taking thousands of photos fun, easy, and they came out beautifully! Thank you David-The Mercogliano’s
Lindsey T
5.0
8/10/2020
David Champagne is not only extremely talented, but professional and fun to work with! I did a bridal session that turned out amazing and he also included my family who came to help out! During our wedding day, he ensured we maintained our timeline and we were even running 10-15 mins early for most of it which was a huge stress reliever! When it decided to rain on our wedding day and limited our photo session during cocktail hour, David made sure we made the most of it and our pictures turned out better than we could have ever imagined despite not being able to stick to our original plan. You won’t regret hiring David Champagne for your big day! He knows how to use his cameras and doesn’t over edit photos like a lot of photographers do now-a-days. Thank you David! We can’t wait to treasure these photos for a lifetime. 😊
Tiffany H
5.0
7/14/2020
David was wonderful - We can not say enough great things about him! We knew of David's work prior due to him capturing a local couple's wedding 4 years ago - we just knew that we had to book him for our own wedding! Our engagement photos were gorgeous (and a quick turn around time too). With our (COVID) wedding plans ever-changing due to the pandemic, David was very patient and keep continuous communication with us to make sure we were all up to date on the latest plans. When it was the day of the wedding, he was organized (which I am so grateful for), kept us to the timeline (we were even ahead of schedule!), and was definitely a calm presence during the rush of the day. Our photos arrived in a little over two weeks. We loved looking through all of our photos. He not only captures the small details of the day but the important candid moments and of course your portrait-like photos. Needless to say we would definitely recommend David Champagne Photography!
Mike A
5.0
4/28/2020
We simply cannot speak highly enough about David Champagne Photography. We had a somewhat unique wedding experience, being married during the height of the global pandemic. David took the challenge of photographing our ever-changing ceremony with such grace, adaptability, and sincere consideration, both my wife and I were amazed at how above-and-beyond he went. David was creative, respectful, fun, and caring throughout the whole day. His professionalism and experience shine through by knowing exactly where to be and exactly what needs to happen next. We look forward to using David Champagne Photography again in the future if we have the wedding celebration we had originally planned. And we look forward to using David Champagne Photography for all life's big events!
Melissa L
5.0
12/19/2019
David was AMAZING! Anyone who is able to have the honor to have him take the pictures of their wedding is lucky! He was so patient, kept us on schedule and was extremely professional! I cant wait to see all the amazing pictures from our wedding!
Jessica L
5.0
12/09/2019
We first found David from the wonderful pictures our venue had posted around their wedding showroom. We looked further into his reviews and portfolio on his website and knew we had to book him! Booking David as our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made! His warm, friendly personality was evident during our first video chat. Every time we communicated with David, we breathed a sigh of relief because we knew we had an absolute professional on our team. On the day of our wedding, David truly showed his professionalism, skill, and experience. He knew exactly how to pose our bridal party so we looked our best and he was able to make us laugh as he captured the perfect candids. His timeline planning was so efficient, flexible, and flawless. We were able to enjoy our cocktail hour, dinner, dance the night away AND take all the pictures we could have ever wanted. When we received our pictures, we were blown away! David did such an amazing job and we can’t thank him enough for capturing the perfection of our wedding day. David Champagne is THE photographer you want to book for your wedding, no doubt about it!
Matt A
5.0
11/10/2019
David and Matt were awesome the entire day--keeping us on schedule and capturing so many great moments throughout the event. It's clear David prepares and puts in the effort to the best for his clients. Would highly recommend!!
Kristen K
5.0
11/07/2019
Working with David was an absolute delight, and probably one of the best (if not the best decision) we made in planning our wedding. Not only were the photos incredible, but David’s level of professionalism and fun personality was beyond what we could have hoped for. If I could give him 1000 stars I would. From the first meeting we knew we had made the right decision in coming to David. His experience, organization, and sense of calm was exactly what we wanted. A bonus to his incredible photography work. David helped us throughout the process, including planning our timeline and a list of must have photo combinations. He was always available when we had a question. His general wedding experience throughout the planning process and the day of was so appreciated. We never felt rushed taking pictures, and he knew just how to pose everyone to get the perfect shot. I had several guests comment on how great the photographer was. In a heartbeat I would recommend David to anyone that needs to hire a professional photographer for anything. You will not regret it!!! Thank you, David, so much for making our big day even more special!! Working with you was an absolute pleasure! The photographs will be a keepsake in our family forever. Words can not express how grateful we are. THANK YOU!
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