David Jesse Photography

ing stress. Once we booked him, he hit the ground running. He helped us create a schedule for the day, pointed out little details we were overlooking, and made sure he fully understood which photos were most important to us so he could capture them just as we envisioned. Fast forward to the big day! The photographers went above and beyond just taking pictures. When I was overwhelmed getting into my dress and the stress started creeping in, David was right there helping me stay grounded, relax, and reminding me everything was okay. They made sure I stayed hydrated and fed, which honestly hadn’t even crossed my mind. They came in and felt like lifelong friends, instantly dissolving any awkwardness from meeting new people or being camera shy. A fun tidbit: our band needed someone who could do a loud whistle, and when no one else could, David stepped up and joined in giving everyone unforgettable memories and some great laughs. And this isn’t even getting to the photos yet! The photos were AMAZING. The quality, the quantity. Everything was pure perfection in my eyes. When posing, the photographers were beyond patient with us while getting everyone situated, even the rowdy boys. I cannot express how elated I was with the service from David and his crew. I would recommend his team to anyone looking for EPIC wedding photos.

ed our sense of adventure and kept the whole thing from feeling like an "ushy gushy romance" (which is not us). He absolutely knows the business and our wedding coordinator thought he was great, and you know that girl has seen it all. On top of all that David was a great hang in general and was totally down for a last minute boat ride. He is a guy we would love to be friends with, but I think he is too busy traveling to all sorts of cool places to shooting weddings. Book him if you can!

. Always checking in on what WE wanted out of our big day. The family and friends also loved him, had people asking how long we had been friends because we seemed so close! Could not ask for a better experience! And the results are to die for! Had us looking like models that belonged in a wedding magazine lol. I get to relive my wedding day every time I look at those photographs. thank you for being our friend and capturing one of the most important events in our life!🤍

o your special day. We used David for both our engagement photos and our wedding photos and the results were spectacular! We hope to continue to use David for all of our events that need a professional photographer! David Jesse Photography is worth every penny!

as an obvious choice. I wanted someone who would be part of the celebration and could truly capture the fun of the moment. Plus, I absolutely love the moody aesthetic of his photography. You won’t regret working with him!

ed. His work speaks for itself. We feel so fortunate that he was available for our small grassroots wedding, which was straight from our hearts and all about love, family, and friends. David and Bobby captured all of that and so much more. We wanted our photos to narrate all small and big details, and that is exactly what our amazing photos do. David just makes you and your entire wedding party feel at ease. When he says he doesn’t do packages he means it. He is there to support and guide you not only on the day of but with the whole process. He helped us build our timeline which was such a huge relief, from there he ensured that the hustle and bustle of the day had built-in moments for just the two of us. Looking at our photos is reliving one of the best days of our lives. David is now like family and is already booked for my daughter’s upcoming day. Thank you, David- we were so honored to have had you as our photographer!

e special moments left us speechless!!! Not only are the pictures amazing but they tell a story, trust me when we got our pictures sent to us it felt like we were watching a movie! We cried/laughed all over again. We couldn’t have asked for better friends to capture our moment and I hope they get to tell your story next!!!!!! To David and his team THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DID FOR US!!

is the energy behind the camera. David becomes part of your family. He's in on the jokes while you take pictures with your friends. He's dancing on the dance floor with you while he captures the joy of a sweaty dance floor. He's running through the rain capturing the silliness of getting caught in a desert monsoon in fancy clothes. For so many couples getting married, being the center of the story feels overwhelming. David helps you feel comfortable in the spotlight. Not only is it an absolute delight to do shoot with David, but the end product will TELL A STORY. If you read nothing else, read this: David knows how to tell the story. He is in tune with the day and captures a sweet moment between a dad and a toddler, an emotional uncle, a cousin scooping up his kid when a dust storm blows in, the laughter when there is a joke between cousins. At the end of the day, you want to remember the story, and holy heck, David is the storyteller you want.

only capture our day but make sure things ran smoothly. From the very beginning, David was professional, attentive, and incredibly talented. He took the time to understand our vision and captured every special moment beautifully. The photos are stunning and truly reflect the joy and love we felt on our big day. David has an amazing eye for detail and a knack for capturing candid moments that we will cherish forever. The quality of the photos is exceptional, and the turnaround time was impressively quick. Not only is David a fantastic photographer, but they also made us feel comfortable and at ease throughout the entire process. His friendly and approachable demeanor made the experience even more enjoyable and made us and our guests feel like family. We highly recommend David to anyone looking for a wedding photographer. His work is outstanding, and he exceeded all of our expectations. Thank you, David, for giving us memories that will last a lifetime!

the same page regarding our vision. They helped us plan a great timeline which kept us on schedule. I couldn't believe all the pictures they were able to capture on our wedding day!! The pictures were absolutely perfect and the editing was exactly what we wanted!! We got all of our pictures back within just a few weeks from our wedding. I would recommend this team 100 times over!!

’s use of framing, focus, texture, and the warmth of the tones he brings into his shoots. We had big asks of him to make the 6 mile hike up to Jeep Arch in Moab, and to capture every moment of our High Desert Disco wedding in Taos. David knocked it out of the park and left us with hundreds of heart melting images that captured our journey perfectly. This website only allows me to go to 5/5 stars but I’d leave 1000/1000 if it was possible 😁

ly recommend them for your wedding day. They worked seamlessly to capture movement, flow, and beauty, creating a collection of photos that truly represent the essence of our special day. Their experience and knowledge were evident throughout; David has a remarkable ability to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and their meticulous planning created a foolproof timeline that worked flawlessly with our other vendors. What stands out about their photography is its unique blend of elegance and authenticity. I had a very specific vision for my wedding photos, and David exceeded my expectations, capturing our love in a way that is both unassuming and poetic. We will cherish our wedding photos forever. Thank you so much, David and John, for making our wedding memories so beautifully unforgettable!

you just be yourself and have fun. The pictures were incredible and everything we could have asked for. His communication before, and even after the event was incredible and constantly makes sure that we love all the photos. All in all, we highly recommend David, not only do we have our go to photographer for our events, but we have a life long friend as well.

he was on top of everything, helping us plan like a pro. On the big day, David was like a ninja, snapping all the best moments without anyone even noticing. He found the perfect spots, making our photos look like they belong in a travel magazine. We got a sneak peek of our pics almost right away, and the full album arrived super fast, with a personal touch that made us smile. If you want amazing wedding photos and a photographer who’s as fun as he is talented, David’s your guy. Thanks, David, for making us look fabulous!

t David made us feel comfortable and happy to take picture, when usually we both do not like taking pictures. Due to the engagement photos being so amazing, we were excited to see our wedding day photos, but were sadly disappointed by the results. We did not get a lot of the photos we wanted, even though some of them were specifically requested. We did get a lot of great photos but were hoping for more. David was constantly rushing us through the day saying we were behind schedule (even though we were always 20-30 minutes ahead), just to be done with the photos. After rushing us through photos we would always end up sitting and waiting at least 30 minutes for the next event to take place, therefore not needing to rush the pictures; which made the wedding day stressful for the bridal party and the hair and make up artist. Since he rushed the photos a lot of the pictures were not as good as we had hoped and we were missing some we could have taken. He also did not come prepared, as he kept asking to use the light ring our hair and make up artist had since he did not like the lighting of a room.

tos are beautiful and it felt comfortable working with him. I would highly recommend him for any event

friendly and professional demeanor helped the photos come out well because we were made to feel comfortable and at ease for beginning to end. -He was on top of keeping track of timeline during the wedding and worked with our day-of coordinator to make sure the day was moving along--and to make sure he didn't miss any important moments. He captured everything from us getting ready early in the morning to everyone dancing late into the night! -He was SO committed to getting the best shots. As an example, David walked backwards through the Marcha line (picture a conga line where we all hold hands to make a bridge) and got some awesome shots. Even some of our guests commented, "what a great photographer!" -His whole process seemed to revolve around wanting to capture our full story from beginning to end. This meant that we never felt rushed to fit our day into a time limit--instead he was on our time and ready to stick to our timeline. For how long he was around and how much he did, I found his pricing incredibly competitive. -Lastly--you can't argue with the results! We loved the photos we got back (and he was pretty quick!)

ntion to detail and made sure to take pictures of all the important aspects of our engagement and wedding day. The pictures were also stunning AND he even offered to pick us up some coffee on the day of the wedding!! If I ever need a photographer again I will definitely be calling David!!

wedding in 2021. We immediately noticed how great he was - honestly, he became the caliber to which I measured all other wedding photographers. Last year, my now husband and I were planning a wedding just a few months out (we wanted something small and to have it happen in the fall). With the short timeline, we knew it would be hard to find a great photographer. While on a trip to visit the friends who got married in 2021, they were like “Hey, you should see if David is available.” Totally, not something I had ever considered because we are in California and David is based in New Mexico. But right then, I reached out thinking, “there’s no way he’s free, but what the heck, right?” By some cosmic grace of the universe, the weekend my husband and I were planning our reception was the last weekend David had available for the year. No brainer, we booked him immediately. Within a couple days, I was FaceTiming David to talk about our vision. He was immediately on board and offered to help in any way he could outside of taking pictures - this man has photographed many weddings, so he def knows a thing or two about how to make your day amazing. So, if you’re looking for someone to bounce ideas off of (who are not heavily involved family and friends), David is your man. Honestly, planning the photography logistics was a breeze. David is down for anything, incredibly professional and insightful, and just a delight to talk to. We booked David for a full weekend (Friday through Sunday) since he was traveling out to California. So, we had an engagement-style shoot the day before the reception, photos on the day of during prep and at the reception, and a family photoshoot at the beach/wreck-the-dress shoot the day after the reception. On the first photo day, it was like catching up with an old friend. David immediately embraced us in a bear hug and showed us all the spots he had scoped out in advance (because he professional and a photography genius). My husband and I are not ones who like to be the center of attention, so doing a photo shoot with just us was a little unnerving and unfamiliar. But David guided us through with prompts and suggestions, and after a few goes, we were feeling ourselves. The day of the reception, I got SO many compliments on how great our photographer was. People thought he was a guest with how easily he blended in with our group. Now the pictures. I cannot begin to describe how much we love our pictures. David captured everything my husband and I could ever want to look back at and remember about our weekend. He captured sweet moments (like the dances and speeches), wild moments (like when shot glasses came out and shirts came off), sexy moments (like the wreck the dress shots at the beach), fun moments (like our nieces and nephews living their best lives on the dance floor or drinking whipped cream covered milkshakes), and small moments that I probably would’ve forgotten about but now have eternalized on film (like laughs with each other or our friends and family before the reception). David is incredibly talented, professional, social, organized, and fun. Do yourself a favor and make your big day easy and even more amazing by making David and his team part of it.

commodating with the engagement shoots as he was able to get my awkward husband to have some fun with pictures all while keeping a constant playful banter with myself! Then he went above and beyond by following us down to Riviera Maya, Mexico December 26th-January 2nd for the wedding and all the other festivities they got to join in on with our closest friends and family. David was willing to find the best locations, leading us over tide pools, uneven rocks, abandoned bridges, and even golf cart rides. His vision was shown through the AMAZING photos and it was an honor to have him along to lead "Wobble" on the dance floor at the reception! We will always be grateful for the photos he shared and the time we all spent together! I wish him nothing but the best in the future & have no second thoughts on the decision to book him especially when looking back on the awe-inspiring photos we received<3

ke a zoom with David and see if he was the right fit. On our first call together he was so professional and warm. David was transparent and up front about his service. We could tell he was experienced and organized. Most importantly, he was easy to talk to. We wanted a photographer that we meshed well with, because that is what warrants amazing photos. It’s more than just skill using a camera. You need someone who knows what to do, what the client wants and how to execute the vision while simultaneously making people feel confident on the other side of the lens. David agreed to coming early to our all-inclusive resort wedding. We wanted him to hang out and get to know us and our wedding guests before the big day. A few days before the wedding, we brought about 30 wedding guests on a catamaran excursion to an island. We asked David to come and snap some photos along the way. What we didn’t anticipate was that David would become our friend in the process. He got along so well with us and our guests. He fit right in with everyone and we had a blast on the island and eventually at our wedding too. I think this is one of the reasons why our wedding photos are so fun. David could walk up to anyone and maintain or encourage the excitement. Everyone felt like they could continue being their authentic selves while having their photo snapped by David. Guests continued being wild and free as David aptly captured candids. Thanks to David not only being a talented photographer, but also magical human, we can look back at our wedding photos and be transported right back to the magic of those moments.

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lown away by how great the photos came out and how great it is to re-live those special moments through David’s photos. We’re so lucky we came across his Instagram and set up that first FaceTime call. In our first meeting, David made sure to tell us as much as he can about his process, himself, and answer any questions we might have had to make sure we felt good about our decision. When David met us in the foothills for our engagement shoot it was like meeting a friend for a hike as we laughed, talked, and felt more and more comfortable with our choice in photographer. The engagement photos coming out so beautifully was the cherry on top and made us more than excited for the wedding day. When the wedding finally came he made sure to make us feel as at ease as you can during a wedding, comfortable with everything, and so happy throughout the day. We knew he was capturing every moment that mattered and even spontaneously made a “first touch” moment happen that wasn’t planned! He made us feel so special and beautiful in every second of the day. Other than the once in a lifetime photos, David kept the party going with us while jumping in to dance, and laugh along like he was just another close friend or family member. Having trusted vendors is something everyone tells you to prioritize but I didn’t realize how important it was until I saw how great David and his team made the day. We’re beyond thankful we found David!!

and he blended right into our wedding. He truly is a master of his craft and has a wealth of knowledge not just regarding the photographs but also the flow of the wedding and helped us so much to plan things out. We cannot thank him enough and we HIGHLY recommend him. Not only did we find a kick a** photographer we found a friend and will be staying in touch with him for years to come. Thank you so much, David!

ur minds at ease! He is clearly so passionate about the couples he works with and makes the day so special! The photos came out beautifully and gave us a gallery SO quickly after our wedding! The best in the business!!

bility to keep our stresses at bay, and make the entire experience a great time. I highly recommend him.

many fun moments. He handled high stress situations calmly. He knew when to speak up, but also when to roll with things. He was pleasant company and for right in.

ortfolios and no one has the eye for detail and raw emotion the way David does. You will have the most incredibly beautiful wedding photos in a timely and professional experience. David is also extremely fun, personable and a straight shooter. He provides tremendous value and he is an awesome person. Thank you a MILLION TIMES over David, you have such a gift and I am excited for you to continue to share it with the world!

expect or what I was looking for. Turns out, I needed someone to walk me through what the process would look like from start to finish while also having really straightforward costs. With David Jesse Photography I received amazing, professional photographs and also a vastly experienced friend who guided me through the day and HONESTLY advised on what would work...and what judt wouldn't while ensuring my vision and goals for the day were met. Wedding planning was stressful for me and I had no idea what I was doing. Once I had David on board (a person who did know what they were doing), it immediately got easier. We had a great time with him and second-shooter Car on our wedding day and I would (and will) hire him again.

g just so we could work with David again!

were true to life. We were so lucky to find David because not only does he take gorgeous photos, but he was so much more than a photographer on our wedding day. He is super positive, friendly, and upbeat, and gave us so much advice and encouragement leading up to/on the wedding day. Ahead of the wedding he offered advice on our timeline, helped us adjust arrival times for vendors, recommended adding a sunset photo session, and reassured us about things. On the actual wedding day he went above and beyond just photographing the wedding - tying my husband’s tie for him, pinning on everyone’s boutonnière, helping us pose for photos, and overall being a reassuring, positive presence. He is so easygoing and rolled with it when little things went wrong, and he kept smiling even when we asked him for a group photo of 20 people in mixed lighting outside at the end of the night. We love the photos we ended up with and will cherish these photos for the rest of our lives! We would recommend him to all our friends.

tured the impromptu moments in addition to planning out tons of fun other options too. They knew how to tie ties and put on boutonnieres, which was a huge help for those of us who hadn’t had too many occasions to tie a full windsor. They were incredible, and we would definitely recommend them to friends and family!

g and was very impressed. Working with David felt more like working with a friend. David made himself available throughout the beginning of wedding planning till the very end. He gave me pep talks when I was feeling stressed or feeling wedding jitters. He made me always remember what that day was about, “Marrying my best friend.” He went beyond being our photographer, he helped me schedule out the times for everything the day of my wedding. He was super sweet, kind and extremely personable. David made that day even more special with all the careful thought and attention he paid to smallest of details for each photograph. David did an outstanding job and I am super happy that we found him to photograph- tell our story on our special day. We will not only will be leaving Santa Fe with great memories, wedding photographs but we are also leaving with having made a great friend! Do not hesitate, BOOK David he is your man for capturing your special day.

went out of his way to be more than a vendor, but to create a friendship throughout the whole wedding process. My husband and I felt so nervous having our engagement photos being taken, but David made it feel fun to be ourselves in front of the camera. Inbetween this time, he was quick to respond and help with any question I had for him. During wedding week, he had so many ideas for us that I had never thought of and also went above and beyond on my ideas I had for him. David was there in a heartbeat to help with the little things on wedding day that made a huge impact for us. Most importantly, David captured every single emotion on our wedding day that we get to cherish forever. The pictures don’t feel real with how beautiful they are and I will recommend David Jesse Photography to every engaged couple every chance I can! We appreciate David as a photographer, but most importantly a person who made this time in our lives feel so much more special.

re was no time limit for our wedding day, which greatly reduced our stress during wedding planning and allowed us to get pics of us getting ready, the ceremony, and reception which were all at separate locations (lots of photographers we looked at would only do about 6-8 hours max. which was going to limit our ability to have getting ready pics). We love our wedding pictures (which only took 3 weeks to get!) and our family and friends keep saying how much they love our pictures too! He made us feel so comfortable and never forced during our engagement session and wedding day shoots (which says a lot because neither me or my husband have ever had a photo shoot prior so we were a little nervous). Aside from how great of a photographer he is, he’s also a great person, so easy to get along with and easy to get a hold of whenever needed. After going to multiple wedding shows and doing lots of research online, we both instantly knew we wanted to book with David the night we met him, and we would do it again in a heartbeat!

, as I have come to learn, a wedding photographer is more than just someone taking your picture. My wife and I are not the most photogenic people, but David is so effortlessly down to earth, genuine, easy to talk to, funny and kind, and he was really able to get the best out of us. He has a gift in making you feel relaxed, comfortable, and confident. Meeting David in person for the first time felt like running into an old friend you haven’t seen for a long time and picking up right where you left off. The amount of comfort we felt working with him was truly as if we’d known him forever. Moreover, David was an absolute professional, very responsive, prompt, and clear about expectations. He even went above and beyond and offered his knowledge of event planning by helping us with our wedding day schedule! We love how he does business and doesn’t have “packages” or tiered offerings with time constraints. He was incredibly available and always willing to text, talk, email or video chat (which we did multiple times leading up to the wedding). The included engagement photoshoot offered with his services was priceless. You get to meet him, see how he works, see how fun he is, and this instills comfort and confidence so that you can have the best time on your wedding day. Call it learned “machismo” or “fragile masculinity,” but I can sometimes have a hard time being vulnerable around other men. David broke down those barriers immediately and made me feel comfortable in what, for me, would normally be a very uncomfortable situation. Getting to have that intimate time with your loved one and David made for such a better experience come wedding day. I would choose David for my photography needs 11 out of 10 times. If he is available for your date, book him! I promise, you will not be disappointed.

that we had to confide to. I love his energy and flexibility. Our wedding photos came out so beautifully still months later I can’t stop scrolling through our album. Could not recommend him enough!

from our first conversation with David, we knew that we NEEDED his energy on our wedding day. He is a very personable, kind, professional and extremely talented photographer, that we were lucky to come across. He delivered on AMAZING photos that we will cherish forever and ever! He went the extra mile on our day making sure we were comfortable, the day flowed and helped ease my mind before the ceremony. One of our favorite wedding day moments was with David on the golf course as newlyweds; we were so happy and he was able to capture all of our bliss; as well as an impromptu shoot in the sprinklers. We are forever grateful for and are truly blessed to have found David for our wedding day. From the bottoms of our hearts, thank you David, for capturing our happy day!

also basically coordinated our whole wedding day. Definitely went above and beyond for us! Easy to communicate with and get ahold of. All of our photos were stunning!

ail with us (he thinks about so much more than just the photos; for brides who need some help but don't want a coordinator, he's the best), and he was such a joy to work with. Not only do we love our photos, but we loved getting the opportunity to work with him as a person.

ability to capture the fun and joy makes him a must have for any wedding or event! Highly recommend David.

t David captured. Not only was he a huge part of our day and planning process but also became a dear friend. He even helped us find our ceremony site since we were planning from out of state! One of our fondest memories we have was sneaking away for sunset pictures with David and his talented assistant. We all had so much fun while capturing those stunning sunset pictures in a beautiful valley of NM. David has been so amazing all around. From all of the calls and questions, to meeting in person when I visited, to the day of and the days after sending our sneak peaks and full album so timely. We highly recommend David if you are looking for the perfect photographer for your perfect day. We can’t wait to have him continue to capture more exciting life moments and go back for a visit soon.

photos fun and enjoyable. The energy he brings makes you feel relaxed and comfortable, achieving true, and real photos. My wife and I had two shoots with David and the photos are remarkable. We shot in two different locations and the whole experience was amazing. This man is a master of photography. Hands down one of the best in game!

cause we found David and he was so kind, fun, and kept everything going extremely smooth the day of. Till this day he is talked about by everyone at my wedding because of how amazing he was. He truly became part of the family that day and am so grateful for him and his beautiful work! Thank you David!