dkweddings

so unique about them is they create gorgeously stunning pictures with such a rare instinct for bringing out the natural beauty and chemistry of the people and moments they capture, letting those shine through. My guy and I both feel awkward in front of a camera and as we looked through different portfolios, David and Kim's stood out because the pictures were fun, unique and most importantly, the people looked so natural. We really wanted someone who could nail our personalities and chemistry rather than having stylistic photos that are nice, but the couple looks stiff. We met them at their studio for an introductory meeting and some things that stood out we really appreciated: 1. They're very nice people who want to get to know you, and I think that comes out in how they end up capturing you. 2. They sincerely want you to feel comfortable with their work and the overall process, and go out of the way to cover the bases of professionalism, cost and expectations. Everything is transparent and they go out of their way to make sure you feel you are making the right choice. They have top of the line equipment, and are particularly good with lighting, bringing their own lighting setups. 3. They are very detailed and creative in ideas of what you want to get out of the shoot, what kinds of shots you want, unique ideas of how to represent yourselves. They are open to your ideas, and if you're not sure, they are also very helpful with brainstorming or letting you know some ideas that other couples have to spark some of your own. 4. The Shoot: They are incredibly professional and easy to work with. In a matter of a few hours, they got hundreds of great photos over various different backgrounds, poses, props, lighting. They really know what they're doing. The whole experience was fun and pain-free, and despite our worries that it would be awkward, they made it such a fun and easy experience. This makes a WORLD of difference as the more comfortable you are, the more natural the pictures will be. They really have a rare talent for this. 5. Product: Beautiful pictures! Beautiful in style, beautiful in content, beautiful in the intangibles they captured. Their style is photojournalistic--they want you guys to be you, have fun and they capture it. I can't say it enough--so many wedding/engagement photos are nice because the photographers are good at creating a pretty image, but David and Kim create beautiful photos by capturing the beauty of the people within a beautiful image. They find a way of bringing out the best in you, rather than relying heavily on manipulation of the image. This is what you want! Everyone is now asking who took our photos and what a difference having a professional photographer makes, but to be honest, not all professional photographers are alike. David and Kim really have something special, an ability to capture the intangibles, a spirit, and this is so rare. We were so impressed we immediately booked them for our engagement party and our wedding in Hawaii. I can truly say, you can absolutely trust them to capture your most important and beautiful memories!