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Doug Miranda Photography
5.0
(134)
Lake Tahoe, Sacramento, Napa
About This Vendor
Unrestrained Splendor for Lifelong Memories
Doug Miranda Photography is a wedding photography company based in Sacramento, CA. Owner Doug Miranda offers emotional and dramatic photographs of your most treasured moments. From stunning cityscapes to natural wonders, this photographer possesses the skills to capture your love story in any environment. Doug began his career in 2006, documenting Las Vegas weddings after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in professional photography. In his first year on the job, he captured more than 600 weddings for another company. Then in 2007, he took the leap and started his own business and he hasn’t looked back since. This photographer’s fondness for an active, outdoor lifestyle translates directly to his stunning portraits. These photographs capture the wild beauty of nature while maintaining their focus on the client. Rich with vibrant color, Doug’s photo collections can reflect the true spirit of your special day. Keeping in mind that each couple’s needs differ, Doug Miranda Photography offers a variety of wedding packages. Special elopement packages are offered to couples who plan to say ‘I do’ in a more intimate fashion. Doug encourages couples to opt for an engagement session to get accustomed to being in front of the camera. Covering almost all of Northern California, he is happy to travel to special locations in order to capture the photos you will cherish for a lifetime.
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Business Attributes
Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
Photo Shoot Types
Engagement
Photo & Video
Photo
Photo & Video Styles
Documentary, Lifestyle
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged, Wedding
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If you are in need of a photographer, look no further than Doug Miranda. We had Doug as our photographer at our May 6, 2022 wedding and he did an amazing job. Doug was extremely knowledgeable and knew exactly what the best shots would be. He wa...
s very patient with us, especially as we tried to incorporate our 4 month old into our pictures. He did a great job at the cocktail hour and the reception as well. He was somehow always around to get the best shots, but never in your way. He captured so many amazing memories and I am so grateful that he was part of our day. He received many compliments from my wedding guests and all agreed he did a great job. We are so pleased with how our photos turned out, we love them all. I would recommend Doug Miranda Photography to anyone needing a photographer.
I could not recommend Doug enough for photography. He and his wife Christine photographed our wedding this past weekend, THIS PAST WEEKEND, and we already got the amazing photos from our day! They were so easy to work with and extremely nice,...
we never felt so comfortable being photographed and let me tell you were a not natural photo takers. They were able to get so many good shots and they even stepped in to help on other things, like make sure my veil was in and helping me husband remove his pocket stitching. Such pros! Highly recommend for your big day.
Doug photographed our wedding last weekend and we already got the photos-they are terrific! He captured every important moment and so many small ones that would have been forgotten if not for his watchful eye. Doug is also incredible to work wi...
th as a person. He is down to earth and flexible. He made my wife and I feel comfortable being ourselves and it shows in the photos. Highly highly recommended
Doug was an all around pleasure to work with. He led when we needed guidance and blended into the background as we celebrated with family and friends. When we ran a little behind schedule for our ceremony, Doug kept us on time and moving throug...
h all the photos we wanted.
Communication leading up to the wedding day was excellent. The photos are gorgeous. We have portraits and candids that we equally love. He found the spots at out venue with the best lighting and used them. He even set up lights at the venue to make sure we got great photos of the toasts and first dances. He was very respectful of our covid safety measures. A true professional and very nice person. We are so glad we found Doug and chose to work with him!
Doug is amazing! He captured so many great moments at our wedding, it's really hard to pick a favorite. Thanks again Doug - HIGHLY Recommend!
Doug was more than amazing throughout our wedding planning process. He was incredibly helpful when I initially contacted him about availability. When we met for our engagement pictures, he made my husband and I feel comfortable in front of the ...
camera. My husband hates taking pictures and when we left our shoot he couldn’t stop talking about how great Doug was and how easy he made taking photos for two hours. Whenever I had a question or wanted advice about the wedding day timeline, Doug was prompt to respond and was incredibly helpful. He helped our wedding day run so smooth and we have the most amazing photographs from the biggest day of our lives. I am so happy with the experience and photos we got with Doug. And he got us our photos back so fast, it was the perfect way to relive the wedding after our honeymoon. I would recommend Doug to anyone getting married! I truly cannot say enough great things about our experience.
I can’t say enough good things about Doug and his work – and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer. We had Doug photograph our wedding in Nov and from the day we first spoke to when our photos were delivered, he made ...
everything so seamlessly easy. As you can imagine, things get pricey and add up when planning a wedding, but he worked with us to pick a package that fit the coverage we were looking for and remain within our budget. He kept in touch all along the way and before the wedding day helped me to develop a schedule and kept us on track during the big day. Doug is so personable and working with him was easy, stress-free and really fun! He found all the best lighting, angles and poses and our photos came out so incredibly beautiful. I couldn’t be any happier with how everything went from start to finish. Doug Miranda is an excellent choice, and I personally will keep him in mind next time we want to have any kind of professional photos taken. Thanks so much, Doug!!! – The Clabaughs
Doug came highly recommended as a wedding photographer, and now we know why. We could not be happier with the experience, results, and memories from working with Doug for our wedding and engagement photos. Not only is he an amazing photographer...
, but truly professional and a pleasure to work with for such a big occasion. He was always quick to respond to any questions we had for him and made our lives as easy as possible on the wedding day. We would recommend Doug to any couple looking for a wedding photographer!
Very impressed with Doug! he was prompt, available by phone or email with ANY questions, extremely detailed, professional, patient, and very warm. i recommend booking ASAP for your wedding or event. also, i got my photos back within two weeks!!...
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I’m so grateful I found Doug Miranda! He took our engagement pictures and wedding pictures. They came out BEAUTIFUL! He was like paparazzi at the wedding. Him and his wife came to take pictures. He caught everything on camera and got our pictur...
es back within jus a few days! So professional, on time, personable and just genuinely good people (Him and his wife)! I highly recommend him
Doug was such a wonderful choice to have as our wedding photographer! He even drove up from the Sacramento area to take our engagement shots where we live in San Francisco. It was great to get to know him and get comfortable before our wedding....
We hired Doug pre-Covid and he was helpful and communicative when we needed to postpone. He also recommended our videographer (Barrel9) and they worked flawlessly together. We got our photos back sooner than expected, and they look incredible! We could not have made a better choice than Doug to capture our day.
Doug was the best photographer we could've ever asked for! He was quick to reply, he was eager to assist with location and timing recommendations, and he helped us have the most amazing elopement/intimate ceremony. Best of all, the photos were ...
INCREDIBLE! Doug is crazy talented. I couldn't recommend him enough.
Doug did an wonderful job photographing our Napa Valley wedding. He was kind, professional and easy to work with. We are very pleased with the images he captured.
Doug photographed my husband’s and my engagement session in October 2020, and our wedding day in June 2021. I’m not sure what I can add that hasn’t already been said in his many glowing reviews, but I will say this: I had very high hopes before...
working with Doug, and still he exceeded all of my expectations. Doug is responsive, easygoing, friendly with a good sense of humor, professional, and on top of all that he took incredibly beautiful, timeless photographs that we will cherish for a lifetime.
Doug suggested our engagement session location in Coloma and we loved the way the photographs turned out. Thinking back now, there are a few reasons I’m really glad we took advantage of the engagement session. First, we got to know Doug before the wedding day which was really fun, and seeing him on the wedding day was like welcoming a friend to the party. Also, the engagement session gave us the opportunity to get an idea of his working style. This helped a lot on the day of the wedding because we were familiar with some of the cues and poses he uses in his photographs. My husband and I aren’t ones who love having our photograph taken and very rarely have professional photographs done. The engagement session gave us an opportunity to loosen up in front of the camera and get used to being the subject of many, many photographs once the wedding day arrived. Doug made us feel very comfortable; I would even say we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. As a bonus, we had beautiful photographs to choose from for our Save the Date!
We were married at Helwig Winery, with “first look” and family photos taken at the Davancy Chateau (affiliated with Helwig). Although Doug hadn’t photographed a wedding at these locations, he did a fantastic job scouting both properties for really beautiful backdrop locations. I was shocked by how beautiful the photographs turned out in spots at both locations that I never realized would be so stunning — truly a testament to his skill and artistic eye. As a fun addition on the wedding day, Doug’s wife Christine helped with taking photographs and also fanning my train out nearly every time we moved to a new photo location. She was a lot of fun, dancing while working, and I’m so happy she was part of the day.
Something that I read in previous reviews that I want to echo because it was important to me: Doug captured so, so many moments in his photographs even though I barely noticed he was there. He is not intrusive at all — I think I caught only a few glimpses of him out of the corner of my eye all night. I was amazed by the emotions he was able to capture on both mine and my husband’s faces, as well as our guests. He even got some really cute shots of my dog before, during (she was a flower girl), and after the wedding which are really special to me. I get to relive the day and night through his photographs, truly reliving every feeling and emotion, thanks to his amazing skill. It’s been really special, because as the cliché goes, the day really does fly by.
The only negative thing I can say is that it will be impossible to choose which photos to print and hang on my wall — they are all too stunning to choose from! All jokes aside, we could not be more thrilled to have worked with Doug (and Christine!), and we happily recommend them to our friends, family, and anyone else who will listen!
We loved having Doug as our photographer! We did an engagement shoot back in October and he helped us find the most beautiful areas to take pictures in, and they came out amazing! He got us our wedding photos in 9 days, and I was amazed by them...
! Our photos look amazing, and it was much faster than I expected. He and his wife are both so amazing to work with, and they were incredibly patient with us. My husband and I are both uncomfortable being the center of attention, so taking literally hundreds of pictures can be awkward. Doug had the perfect sense of humor and professionalism to make us feel super comfortable! I would highly recommend!
Doug was great that day and we have over 1000 photos he got pictures of stuff I didn't see or didn't know it happened. It was great not worrying about capturing every moment because he did and more. No need to put cameras on your tables girls h...
e will have way better pictures for you and great ones of the bride and groom. I would highly recommend Doug for your photos its worth the cost upfront.
My wife and I contacted Doug Miranda about his wedding photography and were very happy with the service he provided. He responded quickly and professionally to our original inquiry and arrived early for our big event. He was extremely persona...
ble and ensured we got the shots we wanted while also suggesting some of his own. He selected the best photos, touched them up, and had them back to us only 4 days later!
Honestly this was the best photography experience I have ever had. Both an excellent price and excellent service for what we received. We will be using Doug again for any future photography needs. Highly recommended!
We were lucky to find Doug on the knot and are so happy we did! We got married during covid so our 1st meeting was via FaceTime. He made us feel at ease. His website had the most beautiful aesthetic. We would communicate back and forth about id...
eas via email and phone calls. We loved his creativity and positive attitude. He directed us well on the big day and was prompt with getting our pictures finished. Would recommend him a 1000 times over!
Doug Miranda is an incredible photographer. We first met him at our engagement session. My husband and I had never taken professional photos before. Doug made us feel comfortable and relaxed. And wow those photos came out amazing! We couldn’t w...
ait for him to photograph our special day. With the craziness of COVID, we had several changes and had to cancel our venue. Doug was very professional, flexible and responsive. He even helped us pick a new ceremony spot. We just got our photos back and WOW! My husband and I will always be grateful to Doug and his wife Christine for capturing our day!
I cannot say enough great things about Doug! We had him photograph our engagement photos back in October and we loved them. He was able to capture some great photos with our dogs, who are notoriously distracted outside. I love the way he uses l...
ight to capture some really unique shots. Like most couples, we had to change our wedding plans due to COVID, and Doug was able to accommodate these changes. Eventually, we decided to cancel our wedding overall, but because we loved Doug's photography so much, we had him do a photoshoot at our original venue. We are so happy that we have these to look back on in the future. We are both not super comfortable in front of the camera, but Doug made it so easy to capture some great moments.
This review is way overdue, but as we're approaching our first anniversary we're still just as in love with the photos that Doug took at our Tahoe wedding last October. Doug is a master of taking natural shots with amazing lighting, while also ...
being a joy to work with. We'd highly recommend Doug to anyone, particularly those getting married in Tahoe!
If you're looking for a photographer for your big day I would highly recommend Doug Miranda.
We found ourselves with a big decision to postpone our wedding or have a very small ceremony with just our immediate families. We chose to have a s...
mall ceremony with our family and needed to find a photographer to capture the day for us. We went on Instagram and looked through countless photographs that shoot in the Tahoe area and Doug’s photos stood out to us over everyone else’s. Doug was super quick to respond to any emails and was very friendly. Doug worked with our short timeline before the wedding and was even willing to shoot at a new place he hadn’t been before. The spot we chose for our ceremony was a mile hike up hill and Doug had no problems at all and even hiked it twice; once to check out the spot and another time to get shots of us walking up. Doug captured amazing shots before, during and after our ceremony. He was so easy going and made us both feel so comfortable which made for some great photos. Doug was also willing to go to a second location to capture some breathtaking shots at sunset by the lake.
Doug was an excellent photographer for our wedding in Lake Tahoe! He was professional, timely, and adjusted on his feet when we needed it. He put everyone at ease, and made the process seamless. We will treasure the photos he took forever. He t...
ook a great mix of candids, portraits, family shots, macro shots, and wide landscape photos. Thanks Doug!
My husband and I hired Doug for our wedding. Not only did we have to change our plans not once but twice he was willing to work with us to get the best wedding photos ever!! Would definitely recommend hiring him if you need photos done!!
Doug is absolutely incredible. My husband and I had an intimate wedding overlooking Lake Tahoe in August 2020 - I would hire Doug 1,000 times over again! From the first phone call meeting to get an idea of what our wedding was going to look lik...
e, to ensuring he had all the group pictures listed and anything specific we wanted to capture (Pinterest board ideas) so it didn't get forgotten in the moment. Doug and his wife showed up on wedding day and fit right in. They captured special moments all day and it felt natural - not staged, stiff, or uncomfortable. They fit right into our small group and made it possible for us to relive that magical day for the rest of our lives.
Doug photographed my husband and I’s wedding on May 23, 2020. With all the craziness happening in 2020, Doug was SO flexible and was able to cater to our exact needs while making our downsized wedding still feel special and important. Not to me...
ntion he did an absolutely incredible job making our small backyard wedding look like an amazing off-site venue!
If you are looking for a photographer for your wedding who is highly experienced, takes AMAZING pictures, and has affordable bundle options, hire Doug now! You won’t regret it.
My wife and I hired Doug Miranda to capture the memories of our big day and we could not be happier with our decision. We researched a good handful of photographers, reaching out to many for initial consultations and/or quotes. Doug's company h...
ad fantastic reviews and from day one Doug was responsive to our communication and was nothing but helpful. He provided good, to the point, and timely information that allowed my wife and I to feel comfortable hiring him as our photographer.
There were a series of packages available to choose from. After a couple consultations with Doug we choose a photography package and he provided us with a contract to review and sign. I appreciated the clarity in the agreement; from a business standpoint I knew exactly what to expect.
We took advantage of a promotion the company was running at the time we signed our agreement and received a complimentary engagement photo session. The pictures he took were beautiful and we got really excited to see how the pictures from the actual wedding would turn out (Spoiler Alert: they are amazing).
We had an intimate ceremony and reception, with only a handful of guests. Doug was able to capture the big moments as well as a ton of the little ones. He captured a little piece of everything without ever seeming to be in the way. He works in a such a way that preserves the organic chemistry of the whole affair.
He works quickly too. We were impressed at the turn around in editing and production after both the engagement photo session and the actual wedding. Doug even took the time to throw together a beautiful slideshow after the wedding and shared it with us on YouTube. I didn't expect that. It was an incredibly nice touch.
Above all, Doug is professional, and just a down right really nice guy. Your wedding day is such a big day, it's nice to know that everyone involved wants to be a part of the special occasion. And Doug really made us feel like he was honored to be a part of our big day.
Professionalism is there. High quality work and craftsmanship is there. We cannot thank Doug enough for the work he did in memorializing our wedding. We will always be able to look back on those photos and remember just how awesome that day really was. And we have Doug to thank for that.
Hire that man!
Doug is so AMAZINGLY TALENTED!!! My husband and I are so in love with our wedding photos! Doug also shot our engagement photos that we took inside our home. He understood my vision and was super easy to work with! He is also a really nice perso...
n and very prompt! His wife is also very sweet! When I first got engaged last year, my first search was "Best wedding photographers in my area at reasonable prices". Being a graphic designer, I have higher standards about anything that has to do with art/creativity, so when I picked Doug to be my photographer, I picked him because his photography is STUNNING! When I first saw my wedding photos online, I cried! He really knows how to tell a story with black and white photography as well as color. I continue to look at the photos daily because they let me relive our special day! I am so happy that we chose Doug because he is truly awesome and a visionary! So look no further than here for your wedding photographer, you will NOT be disappointed!
Doug shot our wedding (Oct. 2019), Chinese tea ceremony, and engagement shoot. We spent a long time looking for photographers because this was the most important wedding vendor for us. It was important to us that the photographer had a diverse ...
portfolio and a sense of inclusivity, judiciously edited photos (i.e. every photo isn't maxed out with a sepia filter), was easy to communicate with, and was well-organized. Doug fit the bill for all of these, going above and beyond all our expectations. He is kind and thoughtful and importantly, he does good work.
All our photos are beautiful (and we received them a week after he took them!). Neither my husband nor I really enjoy being in front of a camera, but Doug made us feel comfortable and it definitely shows in the photos. He was very thoughtful with the location and lighting for all the photos so, for example, no one is squinting from the sun or looks super washed out. Doug was also instrumental for helping us come up with the wedding day-timeline. Both he and his assistant were mindful of the time and were able to keep us on schedule while fitting in all our group photos, funny poses, and photos in different locations. Both were very professional, and they captured every moment of our ceremony and reception without being obtrusive. We wouldn't hesitate to book Doug again.
Doug was the ultimate great choice for our engagement photos and wedding day - his photos are GORGEOUS, he does MAGICAL things with light, and he is fun, easy-going, and unobtrusive while still being completely professional and efficient. Other...
than your posed formal photos, you'll barely notice him on your wedding day, but when you get your photos back you'll see that he was always, always in place to get the perfect shot. At one point during dinner, my husband and I changed into our fun dancing shoes, my husband lifted his head, instantly made eye contact with Doug from across the room, and he was by our side capturing the moment before we could blink. His prices are super competitive, he's a fantastic communicator before the event, and he got our photos back to us in less than a week. We could not recommend him more highly, and can't wait to work with him again in the future for maternity and family photos. Thanks Doug for capturing our day so perfectly, we're SO glad we chose you!
My husband and I hired Doug Miranda Photography for our September 21st wedding. I had initially picked Doug because he had taken my favorite photos on the wedding website, The Knot. I knew the moment I saw his work I wanted him as my photograph...
er. What we didn’t know is that not only would we be able to use him for our wedding, we also got engagement pictures too!! BOTH sets of pictures came out unlike anything I could have imagined. The engagement photos looked beautiful and made me so excited for our wedding day. When we got the photos for our wedding, they were so beautiful, I cried the whole time my husband and I looked through them. Doug even made us a highlight video of the wedding which I couldn’t stop crying over because it was so beautiful!! Doug really takes the time to get to know the people he’s shooting pictures for and really knows how to capture the right feeling. Doug and his wonderful wife and assistant, Christine were so on point, and fast at our wedding, that I couldn’t believe just how many amazing shots we got in such short moments. There are moments we were together for 20 minutes but I have nearly 200 AMAZING photos from those 20 minutes alone!! In total we have around 1,500 wedding photos(not including our engagement photos) and we are still trying to go through them all!!! Doug and Christine are so professional, but at the same time so sweet and kind and patient. They also came to shoot our Lake Tahoe wedding all the way from Sacramento!!! They really go the extra mile to make sure everybody is happy!! And we are beyond happy with our wedding photos!!! I was almost a little worried the day of our wedding when I didn’t hire a videographer, but seeing the photos they took instantly took that regret away!!! The captured the night PERFECTLY!!! I can’t wait to have an excuse to hire Doug Miranda Photography again!!! I recommend them 110% for any wedding or engagement shoots!!!
We couldn't be any happier with the photos that Doug captured during our wedding weekend. Doug is very talented, highly professional, and all around a great person! His photo packages are fairly priced, and we'd recommend his services to anyone...
in need of an exceptional photographer.
I can't say enough about how much we loved Doug. He's an excellent photographer. Always on time. Friendly and personable. Has great ideas for location shoots. Unobtrusive but somehow always in the right place to capture candid shots. You can se...
e emotions in his photos; it's awesome! Some of his photos are like art. I had a hard time picking out a "small" selection to upload for our friends and family to avoid overloading them. Now I have the task of picking out just one special photo to frame for above our mantelpiece. He was so professional at all times. We hired him twice: once for our civil wedding and again for our church convalidation ceremony. He was that good! I have zero regrets. There are no cons to report. He was even so reasonably priced that we stayed within budget. The whole experience was just perfect.
My new husband and I are so thrilled with our recent experience with Doug Miranda Photography! Doug took photos for our engagement and at our wedding and we are blown away with the quality of the photos and how quickly they were returned to us....
Doug was easy to talk with, responded quickly to our emails, had very reasonable prices, and produced beautiful photos. We are so glad that we chose him as our photographer and will definitely be return customers for other big events in our future. We highly recommend him!
Doug did both our engagement photos and wedding photos! He was seriously the calm in the craziness of the wedding and did such a great job and took absolutely amazing pictures! He has a great eye for finding the best spots and we are so grate...
ful for him! He does amazing work!
Douglas photographed my May 18th 2019 wedding and he did AMAZING!! Even with the awful and I mean AWFUL weather, it was raining and snowing and he still managed to take some gorgeous pictures. And I absolutely adored his assistant, she was so ...
very sweet. I would 1,000 percent recommend. Thanks so much Douglas!
Doug Miranda was a dream to work with for our engagement and wedding photography. Our photos are so beautiful that I get teary eyed when looking at them. His eye for lighting and capturing candid shots is truly special. Further, he was extremel...
y professional and fun to work with. Our entire party commented on how great Doug was. Throughout the planning process, Doug was easy to work with and provided feedback on our timeline and plans. He also helped keep us on schedule the day of, which saved the day. I highly recommend Doug and cant thank him enough for capturing the best day of our lives in such an amazing way.
Doug shot our wedding and did an amazing job. He captured the most simple and intimate moments. His use of light really captured the beauty of the venue. He has a comfortable demeanor. He worked well with us as a couple and our families. He als...
o has a lot of experience shooting in diverse weather. We were concerned about rain...but never with his ability to shoot it. He can capture beautiful photographers no matter what. We ended up with sunshine and so many stunning pictures, that I don’t know what to select. I would recommend him 100% to anyone!!!
We could not have asked for a better photographer than Doug Miranda. He was wonderful. Working with him was a dream. He was very easy to work with. He was reliable and responded quickly to all of our questions and concerns. He was on time durin...
g our engagement photos and wedding day. He also kept us on schedule on our wedding day. Best of all, he made us look beautiful in our wedding photos! I can't say enough great things about Doug. I enthusiastically recommend him without reservation.
BOOK THIS PHOTOG!! If you're looking for classically beautiful photographs of exceptional quality to remember your wedding, Doug Miranda is your guy.
First, he was extremely professional and easy to work with from the beginning. Because we l...
ived in a different city, we first met him just a couple days before the big day and were extremely relieved by how easy-going, competent, and experienced he was in approaching our vision. He listened to specifics that we wanted and made us feel like we were in great hands.
On the day of the wedding, Doug kept us on track throughout the day and ensured we got all the photos we wanted amongst the chaos. He was fun to work with, flexible in changing situations, and professional. Doug's assistant was there to help and provide an additional angle to all shots, which was wonderful. He uses multiple cameras, will find the best lighting, and even jump in the bushes to get the perfect shot.
He returned our photos in less than two weeks and we were absolutely blown away by the beauty of the photos and overall exceptional quality. I am familiar with photography myself and in booking someone, I was adamant about avoiding a trendy/filtered look, poor lighting disguised by editing, etc...basically I had a pretty high and specific bar. My high expectations were exceeded. The color and light were highlights throughout – the perfect balance in every frame. The colors are so vivid and lush yet natural. Faces and textures are perfectly exposed. He found the most gorgeous areas of our venues for each photo. He captured awesome candids of our guests I never would have seen otherwise. Tons of photos to choose from, each flattering and tasteful.
The photos feel timeless, classic, and gorgeous...and tell the story of the day. I'm so impressed, these photos were better than what we imagined and and let us relive a day we wish we could repeat over and over.
There are not enough great things we can say about Doug and his wife! Doug did my husband and I's engagement photos as well as our wedding photos. Both of them turned out amazing and exceeded our expectations! Doug and his wife are both such n...
ice people! Doug was on top of everything and making sure everything was squared away with what we wanted to have prior to the wedding so there was no stress the day of. The day of the wedding Doug and his wife were always there to capture every moment, it seemed like he was always one step ahead which made my husband and I super happy. We received so many compliments from everyone attending our wedding on how great they were. The pictures are amazing and really captured our day perfectly!
If I could give more stars I would! Doug was a pleasure to work with and extremely professional at every exchange. He takes the lead, is efficient, and left my wife and I feeling so stress free about our photos. He did a great job at our engage...
ment shoot, and I have zero doubt that our wedding photos will be amazing.
Could not be more thankful or happier my husband and I decided to go with Doug Miranda as our wedding photographer. We absolutely loved our engagement session photos and can not wait to see the full gallery of our wedding day photos that I know...
without a doubt will be just as impressive. He was extremely professional, kind, flexible and on time with the timeline we established with each shoot/wedding day. His skill and eye for photography is undeniable, and in addition to that makes you feel comfortable and "natural" while taking photos (which can sometimes be an awkward experience to begin with lol). His wife accompanied him to the wedding as the second photographer, and it was such a joy to work with both of them. I plan on referring him to any couple I know getting married in the future. Thank you guys so much for making our wedding photography experience an awesome one!
Have not hired them yet but the pictures look so amazing! :)
I’ve been meaning to do this review for a while now but got caught up with life after my wedding and I didn’t just want to write a quick review. Doug was amazing and deserved a thorough positive review. I got married last May 2018 and my husb...
and and I were fortunate enough to have Doug as our wedding photographer. We found him through our wedding planner and when we were narrowing it down from 3 choices, it all came down to what I envisioned my wedding photos to be, which were beautiful crisp and clean photos, good use of light, and capturing those candid moments that zip by you as you’re attempting to soak in every single moment of your wedding day.
Doug shot our engagement photos a few months before our wedding. Unfortunately, I had a mishap with my makeup trial and we were late in meeting Doug at the Capital for our engagement shoot. He wanted to be sure that we had as much golden hour light as possible, and so while driving up to the Sacramento area, he called us up and quickly improvised our photo session location. We ended up at UC Davis which was much closer to us on our drive and he was very familiar with the campus. We were able to shoot at 3 main locations within an hour and a half and our pictures were gorgeous, beautifully edited, and bright!
I’m barely starting to organize my wedding photos and put an album together for myself and my family, and whenever my husband and I look at our photos, we easily remember how amazing that day was because Doug and his assistant beautifully captured all the big and also important behind-the-scenes little moments. They were so good at their job that besides the formal portraits, we barely noticed Doug and his assistant taking pictures. If you check out his website, you’ll notice how amazing he is with his use of light. Doug’s pictures are crisp, clean, and tell the exact story of the moment.
Besides being a talented photographer, Doug was great at communicating. We had a phone meeting before our big day to be sure to go over any specific photos that we wanted him to shoot, favorite venue locations for photos, as well as specific family photos. The assistant he brought to shoot with him was just as excellent as was also easy to work with. My husband and I were more than happy with our pictures, which we received fairly quickly after the wedding. We were still on our honeymoon when Doug emailed us that he finished our photos. I cannot recommend Doug enough for future weddings. His prices are reasonable, his quality of work is beyond excellent, and he puts you at ease when you’re posing in front of everyone and your cheeks start hurting from smiling too much. You would be missing out if you didn’t book him for your wedding. :)
We are so happy that we chose Doug for our wedding photographer. The photos that he took were perfect and exactly the style we were hoping for! He was great throughout the entire process, is was very friendly and professional. When we first con...
tacted him, he got back to us quickly and had many affordable options to choose from. A couple weeks before the wedding, he reached out to us again about planning the day-of timeline. He arrived on time at both locations (prep and venue). I really appreciated him helping remind us of the timeline since we were caught up in the moment! When we received the pictures we had PLENTY of pictures to choose from too! I highly recommend him, and am so glad we worked with him.
The photos we received from Doug are absolutely stunning! Doug was so helpful throughout the entire process of choosing a wedding photographer. When we first contacted him, he got back to us quickly and had many affordable service options to ch...
oose from, varying in number of hours of shooting and to include albums or not. After that, he let us continue our wedding planning without bombarding us with questions about our plans. A few weeks prior to the wedding, he touched base with us and our wedding coordinator about the day-of timeline, what style of photos we were looking for, and he even helped us make a concise list of the family photos we wanted. When the day finally came, he arrived early and got right to shooting. I felt like everything ran so smoothly, as he directed us and our wedding party in the photos, while keeping track of the time. We couldn't be happier with his service, his professional and kind manner, and with the actual photos themselves! We are so grateful that we chose Doug for our wedding photographer.
Doug was our photographer for our wedding in November in Tahoe. He was AMAZING!! I was so busy before the wedding with work hat I didn’t have time to really go and pick out types of photos I wanted, so I went with trusting him to get the best s...
hots. I was hoping for at least 10 favorite photos to use and there are literally over 100 favorites that I’m struggling to choose between. He was so fun and helped us keep on track with a tight schedule. We didn’t have a first look, so we had a tight timeframe to get all the different photos but they all turned out perfect!! Nothing but amazing things to say about Doug! Thank you so much for my amazing photos I love them!
Finding a good photographer to capture your nuptials can be a daunting task. After many hours of reading numerous reviews, comparing work, calling several photographers, and meeting with a couple of them, we ended up choosing Doug for both our...
engagement and wedding photos. After you finish reading this review, do yourselves a favor, don’t waste any more time and energy searching and call him to see if he’s available for your special day. He’s excellent. He has 5 star ratings across the board on The Knot, Wedding Wire, and Yelp including multiple “Best of…” annual awards. He is both technically superb and very personable. His ability to manipulate lighting and composition really shines through in the resulting photos. His laid back demeanor doesn’t make you feel rushed, even when you’re breezing through the shot lists for the day.
After choosing Doug as our photographer, he continued to be approachable and easily accessible throughout our wedding planning journey. When we had questions, we were able to get our answers quickly through email. If the questions required more discussion, we set up phone meetings to discuss our questions. Doug’s expertise and experience was a huge help and relief especially for a detail oriented bride.
Doug provides several packages to capture your special day. Our package included an engagement photo shoot. Doug has great suggestions for photo shoot locations. We chose Lake Tahoe. Doug’s attention to detail and Customer Service were impeccable. During our shoots he allowed and encouraged us to be creative in order to capture our true essence as a couple. During some moments where we were not sure how to pose, he was such a professional in the way he directed our shots and made us feel really comfortable. Our experience with Doug during both the engagement photo shoot and our wedding day was both fun and memorable.
One of the most important things about capturing your day is making sure that the photographer captures the emotions of the special moments and those closest to you. Doug and his wife Christine (2nd shooter) did an excellent job of making sure to get the shots we were looking for. We want to point this out because the wedding videographers we hired didn’t have that awareness and it made for a less than stellar video. Doug is someone who is invested in knowing who and what will be most important for you.
Your wedding day will feel hectic and fly by. You won’t get to see all of the great moments happening around you as you will be focused on the important things, like walking down the aisle without tripping and staring deeply into the eyes of your lover during your first dance. After it is all said and done, you will really cherish having the precious moments of your day captured on more than just your guests cellphones. Again, do yourselves a favor and see if Doug is available. You won’t regret it!
Doug and his super sweet wife shot our wedding 10.6.2018 up in Foresthill, CA. They were incredibly professional, and all over the place. I don't know how many of our guests said to us, "We can't wait to see your photos! Your photographers were...
EVERYWHERE!" The best part about that was that throughout the entire night, we barely knew where they were. That was HUGE for us. We never felt like either of them were in our faces, but they caught some of the most amazing, candid moments throughout the evening. We are forever grateful to have every single moment caught on camera. Doug and Kristine are incredible. Do yourself a favor, and book them for your wedding. You won't regret it.
Doug was the perfect wedding photographer!! He is very professional and has creative ideas. During the wedding he was patient, friendly, not intrusive with his shots, yet very responsive whenever I needed a special shot with family/friends. A...
lso priced reasonably which is hard to find in the Tahoe/Bay Area. All around a great experience.
Doug is an AMAZING photographer. We are so happy with all of our photos. He is also reasonably priced which we obviously appreciated very much. He is very calm and professional and definitely made me feel at ease during some stressful moments b...
efore and after our ceremony which made a world of difference to a somewhat anxious bride :) Highly, highly recommend!
Doug is awesome to work with! My husband and I found him online and loved his photos so we reached out. He responded immediately with full details on what he could provide for our special day. We decided to go with Doug and he included an engag...
ement session. During the engagement session, he made us feel extremely comfortable and guided us on different poses. He spent almost two hours with us and took so many great photos! It made us excited to have him for our special day! On our wedding day, he showed up right on time and made sure to get all the pictures we asked for. He was extremely great to work with and was very understanding and easy going when it came to our crazy family being unorganized during family photos. I can't say enough good things about him and his wife and their work. I will definitely be using him again for professional photos in the future. Thanks again, Doug!! You rock!!
Doug is AMAZING!!!! We got married in Lake Tahoe last weekend and we were so happy when we saw he and his wife show up to shoot our wedding. He did an unbelievable job with our engagement photos and we know he will not disappoint with our weddi...
ng photos! He and his wife work so calmly together which is what a bride needs throughout the craziness of the wedding day. Our wedding planner was a bit of a disappointment but Doug and his wife did such a great job running the timeline of our day that it made our worries go away. Doug is creative, caring, and such a joy to work with! I have recommended him to a few of my girlfriends already knowing I have complete confidence he will deliver beautiful photos for anyone! My NOW husband and I can’t wait to see our photos and our album from our special day!
We hired Doug as our wedding photographer based on a recommendation from a friend who had used him in the past. He was amazing! First off, we all know the wedding industry in general can cost you an arm and a leg. Doug's packaging and pricing p...
rovided a wide variety of options at very reasonable prices. We went with an engagement session and wedding day package. Having to pose for pictures over and over can certainly get awkward, but Doug is really great at making the day as comfortable as possible. Not only was Doug great at communicating before/during the wedding and managing us and our families for all of the photos, he really is an expert at finding the perfect lighting. I couldn't be happier with all of Doug's work and would highly recommend him to anyone considering a photographer!
We hired Doug to photograph our wedding in South Lake Tahoe in July. We liked the fact that there were many affordable options/packages to choose from. We immediately had confidence that he would do a great job because of his glowing reviews an...
d the examples of his work online. Let me tell you...he did not disappoint! The images we just got from him (ahead of schedule) far exceeded our expectations. The lighting, the angles, etc. It is clear that Doug has lots of experience. Aside from his photography skills, he and his wife (who was his backup shooter) were just so sweet. They brought such a calming presence to our wedding day. We were running a little bit behind schedule (my fault) and they just rolled with it. We couldn't be more pleased in the memories that were captured of our wedding day!
Doug and his assistant were amazing! They captured every special moment without interfering in it! They were fun and easy to work with and of course our pictures were incredible. We couldn't have asked for anything more! Your wedding is in good...
hands with Doug!
We are so very happy that we chose Doug as our photographer for our wedding. He is very professional and conducted himself so graciously. He catered to our schedules as far as scheduling communication and appointments as we were from out of tow...
n. By talking to him via FaceTime we were really able to get to get to know him and he was able to answer any and all questions and concerns we had. When we met for our engagement shoot he was there waiting for us with a smile and made us feel so comfortable during the entire process. My then fiancé and I were a little nervous and needed much direction in front of the camera but he was so easy going and at the same time professional and that really made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. When we got our engagement shoot photos we were so happy that we both literally cried as we watched the slideshow..we had no idea we could look so good..lol! At that point we knew we had made the right choice and were soo excited for the wedding shoot. On the day of the wedding Doug and his assistant arrived on time and again such good spirits. It was a super hot day as it was an outdoor wedding and some of the bridal party were late to the shoot but that didn’t phase neither Doug nor his assistant. They were so candid and professional and such sweethearts the entire day. We got our wedding photos back and there were soo many amazing shots. All of our friends and family were “Wowed” when we shared the photos with them. We were soo incredibly happy with his work. I highly recommend Doug to anyone and rest assured you are making the right choice. 👍🏼
Doug is an amazing photographer! He shot our engagement pictures and our wedding and we couldn't be happier! Every picture is gorgeous and he made us feel really comfortable. He helps coach you on how to stand and look natural if you're not co...
mfortable taking pictures. He also did my sister-in-law's wedding and engagement shoot, and they are very happy with their pictures. I highly recommend him to everyone in the Sacramento or Tahoe area!!
Highly recommended! Exceeded our expectations! Very professional and good communication. Always kept us in the loop and was worth every penny! Will definitely recommend him to our friends! Big Thanks Doug!
Doug Miranda is an excellent photographer and a great guy. I am so happy with the communication before the big day. He is very professional, personable and talented. The photos that he took were perfect. Definitely worth the investment. He got ...
so many great shots and never made me feel worried about a thing. He was great throughout the entire process, is very easy-going and made documenting our wedding day an overall fantastic experience. I highly recommend him, and am so glad I worked with him.
Doug truly is the best! From the beginning, he responded quickly, even when I would take weeks to respond. He had many budget-friendly options for us to choose from. He met with us before the wedding and even on our first meeting it felt like w...
e were having coffee with a life-long friend. The day of, he arrived early and worked seamlessly with our videographer. The photos are exquisite and I'm still amazed at how he was able to capture some of the moments without being noticed. I also appreciate his patience with some of our family members, who had had fun during the cocktail hour and didn't want to follow directions during portrait time. And our finished photos were ready well before he'd said they would be, even in the busy wedding season.
Doug did an awesome job. The whole time he worked I felt like I was in good hands. He was very professional and confident. I got the feeling that he really enjoyed his work too. He brought great energy to the photos and clearly had a lot of exp...
erience. If I had to do it all over, I would definitely make sure I hired Doug again.
Doug did our engagement photos and our wedding photos and I was honestly blown away. This man knows lighting! Him and his wife Christine, make an amazing team. Not only were our photos amazing, but they were both so wonderful to work with. Chri...
stine even cleaned my ring for me on my wedding day as I was frantically trying to get ready. I am so happy I hired Doug.
Doug is an amazing wedding photographer. From the first proposal he provided us through the completion of the event, Doug was calm, knowledgable, patient and professional.
Doug was a solid resource through the wedding planning process. He prov...
ided excellent input on logistics, timeline and the wedding in general.
He and his team had a great attitude, and you could tell they were passionate about getting great pictures.
Most importantly, the pictures turned out amazing. We are thrilled with the pictures, and have really enjoyed sharing them with friends and family.
Doug is an amazing photographer! We were looking for someone who could fit our budget and he made that happen! He was super responsive, listened to our ideas and answered all of our questions. As the bride I had ideas of how I wanted the photos...
to look, but I also wanted someone who would guide me and everyone to look our best. I didn't want the usual cheesy wedding poses, and we found ways to make that happen and to capture special moments and feelings. He has an amazing eye for light and has a true ability to capture precious moments. We loved working with him.
I was not a bride that dreamed of her wedding since birth and I was not one who was excited about the wedding planning process in general. But Doug made it easy, thoughtful and memorable. There was never any pressure, he met us in San Francisco...
for our engagement shoot that was included in our package. The pictures at the Sutro Baths were awesome. It was a typical overcast gray day at Land's End and Doug still managed to capture light from whatever angle he could find, the clouds, the ocean, the still water reflections. I honestly love watching him work. To bear witness to someone you can tell truly loves his profession. He was really excited about taking pictures, and he is really great at what he does. A few months later at our woodsy wedding at Twenty Mile House his pictures allowed me to relive the emotional blur of the day. He was patient with me and never pressured me, but let me choose the flow of what pictures I felt were important to have and when I really just wanted to enjoy the party. His wife Christine that comes to shoot with him at the weddings is a great down to earth person as well, I was happy to have her since she knew what to do with a veil. He sent our pictures within a month after our wedding and the slideshow was a nice touch! I will always remember him sliding down the bank of the creek in his suit in order to get the angle he wanted to take of us standing on a little footbridge. Doug is great! And his pictures capture warmth, light and love. Thanks Doug and Christine!
We couldn't be happier with the decision to work with Doug for our wedding. He was amazing! He captured great photos throughout the day for us; from getting ready thru the reception. He was familiar with our venue, Sugar Bowl Ski Resort, and...
had some great ideas of where to get great scenic shots. His energy was great, and i especially liked how he caught the essence of the moment without feeling too in-your-face. This was especially evident throughout our reception pictures. He is a true professional and was a pleasure to work with. Thanks so much Doug!!!
This review comes a few months late but I am the quite the procrastinator when it comes to getting things done, including planning our wedding. Despite my little flaw, I must say that I had my dream wedding! Everything came together perfectly...
and I must say that I had the best photographer! I contacted Doug in May for our destination wedding at Edgewood Lake Tahoe on August 25th. He confirmed that he had the date available and I was impressed by his professionalism yet personal reply to my inquiry. Once he mentioned that he and his wife had gotten married at Lake Tahoe, I knew he was the photographer for us. Not only did his profile impress me, but I knew he would draw on his own experience and capture the most beautiful photographs. He did that and MORE!! From the moment I confirmed Doug as our photograph, he was quick to answer all my questions immediately. It was somewhat of a challenge to plan a destination wedding, but Doug made everything so easy for us. He provided a timeline for us to follow throughout the night and made sure we got all our formal pictures done before the reception. His wife was his photography assistant at our wedding and she is just as professional and kind as Doug is. Our families were so impressed at how "they were everywhere" capturing every single moment! And that they did. We are so impressed with how our pictures came out! They are amazing and I can't thank Doug enough for capturing our special day. He even created a slide show for us with music that was awesome! I wish I could go back and do it all over again!
Doug - Thank you for capturing every single moment of our wedding day!! The pictures are amazing! We can't thank you enough for all your hard work!!
Doug and his wife did such a great job at our wedding. My husband and I are the worst at taking pictures and our pictures turned out unbelievable. If looking for a photographer, I would look no further for a photographer.
Doug did an amazing job!! He went above and beyond for our engagement photos, wedding photos and everything in between.
During our engagement photos, he did such a great job in making us feel comfortable in front of the camera. We we had no i...
dea how to pose but Doug did a great job helping us along the way. After receiving the photos, we knew we had the right photographer! There were so many amazing moments captured.
We had a few conversations leading up to the wedding and Doug was genuinely interested in our progress and provided some very valuable advice leading up to the day. His input on the timelines and how best to organize all our friends and family for photos was extremely helpful to ensure no time was wasted on the big day.
On the day of our wedding he was just amazing, again going above and beyond what we expected from a photographer. Although his main concern was to ensure to capture every moment, we could tell he did more than just that.
The final pictures were far more than we expected. They all turned out amazing, he was able to capture so many priceless moments. He even organized our photos and put them in a sequence (using shots from both photographers) that made it feel like we were reliving the moment.
Overall, Doug really more than just a photographer. We are so happy with him and if we could do it again, no doubt he would be our guy!
Doug was an amazing photographer and wonderful to work with! He was very organized and friendly & his passion truly shows through the quality of his work. I was very picky about my wedding photographer because i've always been a photography hob...
byist. I chose Doug before even reaching out to him because he had great consistency in all of his work. Whether the wedding is in doors with low light, or outdoors blasted in harsh direct sunlight, he still manages to achieve wonderful images. I would definitely recommend Doug & I am so glad that we had him capture our special day. We will forever cherish the wonderful images that he captured.
We first met Doug at one of my cousins' weddings. He was energetic, hard-working, and, most importantly, incredibly patient with my large and demanding family. We met him the second time at another cousin's wedding. Again, he was an absolute ge...
m. When it came time for my own engagement/wedding, I immediately thought of Doug. When queried, my cousins gave only the highest praise to their photographer (and another cousin who had elected to hired a different photographer expressed his regrets not having Doug photograph his big day). And looking through their photos, I was amazed how well he captured the two very different couples and allowed their personalities to shine in their photographs. I was sold. Luckily, Doug was available for my wedding day (and, surprisingly, amenable to yet another evening corralling my family).
From the beginning, Doug made us comfortable. He seemed to genuinely want to get to know us, what our visions for our wedding was, and how to best bring out the uniqueness of our relationship in our photos. He was extremely flexible, working with me to schedule (and reschedule numerous times) our engagement shoot (which had been derailed by weather) and dealt with our changing location requests (first Tahoe for fall colors, then Donner for snow capped peaks).
When it came time to our engagement shoot, Doug was an absolute joy to work with. My (now) husband and I are not picture people and we've never been too keen on PDA. Doug made us feel comfortable, gave us pointers on how to pose/what to do, and made us laugh while doing it. And I still cannot believe how incredibly gorgeous the photos came out. There was no bad angle, no poor lighting, no crazy wind chill that could keep Doug from taking a perfect picture.
Leading up to the wedding, Doug worked with me to develop a good timeline to make sure I had all the photos I wanted (again, vital with such a large family). I knew I was in good hands and it was nice to have one less thing to worry about leading up to the big day.
My wedding day was an incredibly beautiful, fun, and tear- and laughter-filled blur. And despite it being 104F (and an all-outdoor wedding!), Doug was an absolute professional. He was always energetic, constantly moving, changing camera lenses, trying different settings to really capture every aspect of our day. I recieved numerous compliments from my guests about how friendly Doug and his wife (his second shooter) were and many commented on how hard he worked.
When we received our photos from Doug 1 month later, they were nothing short of perfection. The colors, the soft lighting, the emotions he captured, it was absolutely breathtaking. I am so, so, so glad we had Doug as our photographer for our big day and I would absolutely recommend his services in a heartbeat.
My husband and I are so happy we hired Doug to photograph our wedding! We got married just over a month ago now in Lake Tahoe- Zephyr Cove. From our engagement shoot to the big day, Doug was on point. He was very familiar with our venue and kn...
ew the best spots to capture the scenery. He took a lot of photos throughout the event (we went with the 7 hour package) and blended in really well. We received our photos in good time and we LOVE them. Can't wait to get started on an album. Go with Doug Miranda, you will be happy you did!
When it comes to planning I'm such a procrastinator. I didn't start looking for an engagement and wedding photographer until March/April of this year and our wedding was coming up in August! I messaged Doug and got a response from him right awa...
y. I was happy to find out that he was available for our wedding date! The package we purchased also included an engagement session as well so that was a big plus. Doug was always quick to respond to my emails, very friendly and professional.
We took our engagement photos in Old Sac and UCD Arboretum. He did such a great job in coaching us on what to do because we had no idea on how to pose. When we received the photos back I could not believe how many great shots there were. I couldn't choose just a few to post to show our family and friends! :D
Before our wedding Doug called us to go over timeline and what types of photos we wanted which made the day of the wedding go by so much more smoothly. He also went to our wedding venue before the day to scope the area for ideas for our wedding day shoot! On the day of our wedding Doug was accompanied by his assistant who is also his wonderful sweet wife Christine! Doug made sure to keep us on track and took plenty of photos. They were non stop taking photos and I knew I would not be disappointed! I vaguely remember Doug telling me that the wedding photos should get back to me between 6-8 weeks but I got them in less than 1 month! Once again he exceeded our expectations!
Both my husband and I are so thankful for Doug and his amazing work. I can't stop looking at our photos! We would highly recommend him to anyone!
I couldn't be happier with my wedding pictures. He did such an amazing job from start to finish. From his response time to making sure he got all the little details I wanted that day. He also made sure to make me feel at ease with the day of. E...
ven though it felt like we had no time! He made sure to keep us on time to ensure we got all of our shots for the day. I would definitely recommend him to all my future bride friends.
Very professional and excellent service. I found Doug while scrolling on Google for wedding pics at lake Tahoe. I knew I immediately wanted to hire him. I was not disappointed. The pictures turned out amazing!
I highly, highly recommend Doug Miranda as a photographer for your wedding. He is clearly a professional and knows what he is doing. Every communication with him was clear and the speed at which he responds is amazing. From our initial contact,...
he was quick to answer questions. As a part of our package, we had engagement photos, which came out beautifully. We live in the Bay Area and we wanted snowy winter photos. Doug helped us decide which of the winter months would be the best in terms of photos, he also recommend that we go to Camp Richardson for our photos because it is a good mix of woods, mountains, and lake views. After we received those photos, I was confident that we made the right decision. As our wedding approached, Doug got back in touch with is to discuss logistics. We choose to hire a DOC and the communication between them was seamless which was a weight off of me. On the day of the wedding, Doug and his wife Christina took so many pictures it was amazing. They were clearly at our wedding because we have the photos but they were so unobtrusive that my husband and our guests as well as myself didn’t notice that they were they. The photos he took showed the emotion and love that was present throughout our day and for that I am so grateful. The day went by so fast and looking at the photos helped me remember parts that I had forgotten. We got our photos back very quickly in comparison to other people that I know who have been recently married. As an added bonus he created a YouTube video of some of our photos. As I watched it, I became overwhelmed with emotion because it took me back to that day. Now comes the hard part choosing just 90 photos from the 1,000+ that we received from high. Again, I highly recommend Doug!
This review is long overdue. Doug Miranda and his assistant were absolutely fantastic! While planning our wedding I knew that finding a professional photographer was my number one priority. While searching for photographers on the Knot I came a...
cross one of Doug's photo albums and knew he was the one to hire. Since I have a photography background myself I was quite picky with the types of photos I wanted, but this was no challenge for Doug. We met in October in Grass Valley, CA for our engagement shoot. Doug was very personable and guided us through his process and made us feel very comfortably being in front of the camera. He was very open to suggestions and put his artistic spin on different angles and shots. Having the engagement session was great to get to know each other and made the wedding day so much more relaxed. We got married at Zephyr Cove, NV in the afternoon/evening. The photos came out beautiful. We couldn't have asked for more. My husband and I both highly recommend choosing Doug to capturing your most memorable day.
We came across one of Doug's photo albums while searching for our wedding venue in South Lake Tahoe, his photos spoke for themselves so we got in touch. Doug was easy to work with through the whole process. We took our engagement photos and had...
him and an assistant shoot our wedding and are thrilled with how all the photos turned out. Doug is equal parts professional and personable, he made it easier for us to be ourselves in front of the camera.
We had a late ceremony that required we take our photos before, including first looks. It wasn't our ideal timeline and we greatly appreciated that Doug hiked into the woods with us to get the shots we wanted. Doug insisted that we take a few more shots after the ceremony (right around sunset) on the lake near our reception venue. My husband and I both thought that taking photos at sunset by the lake, while beautiful would be a little 'much' for us. But we played along and didn't put up a fuss because we respected that Doug's a professional. And as expected, by anyone reading along, the photos are incredible and the ones we treasure the most from that day. Thank you Doug for all the hard work you put in to capture the day for us, and for being right about the sunset photos :)
Doug is awesome!! We hired Doug to photograph our wedding in Lake Tahoe (May 2017). Being from out of town, we didn't know where to start. I happened upon his name on one of the wedding websites, read the reviews and pulled the trigger. It ...
was a great decision! Doug is a fantastic photographer! Not to mention, very friendly and professional person. His response time to e-mails and inquiries were always quick, which is a godsend when you're juggling a million tasks.
We hired him for the 10 hour package (included engagement photos a few months before) and he did not disappoint! Doug has a good photographic eye. He also knows all the wedding venues (and surrounding areas) around this region of California/Nevada and knows locales to snap great photographs.
On the day of our wedding Doug was on point. He captured the ambiance of our wedding expertly. Although he took many photos, he wasn't intrusive - he blended in. Any time we wanted a particular photo during the reception, we waved him over and he was there in an instant.
Doug took photos that embodied our wedding perfectly. At over 1000 photographs, we could print ALL of them. We love all them. It helps us relive this amazing day again and again...which is the point of wedding photographs;)
Hire Doug Miranda as your wedding photographer and you will not be disappointed!!
Words cannot describe how amazing, professional, helpful and friendly Doug is! We used Doug for both our engagement photos and for our wedding day! His communication is amazing! Very responsive and always answered all of my questions…no matter ...
how random or obvious that they were. My husband and I were very nervous because we are both more introverted and awkward when it comes to being the center of attention. But Doug gave us great instruction when we needed it when posing and it felt so easy and natural to be around him. He is so talented and we could see while he’s working how committed he is as well as how much he enjoys it :) You know you have a GREAT photographer when he’s on the ground and trucking through waist high grass to get that perfect shot or smiling as he looks at the picture he just took on the camera. Not only was Doug amazing, but his assistant, Emily was just as hard working and friendly on our wedding day. She captured amazing shots as well and was working right alongside Doug the whole day. When looking through our wedding pictures, I definitely feel as though Doug caught our love in moments that day and they make my heart happy :) If I have any other photography needs, I would book Doug again in a heartbeat!
Doug and his wife were amazing!!! They took photos of everything and captured some truly special moments for us. My wife and I couldn't be happier with their work! They are wonderful people and they cater to whatever you want them to do. They c...
ame all the way from Sacramento to Lake Tahoe for our wedding in the middle of winter. We are so glad that we chose them for our photos! Thank you guys for everything--our photos are incredible!
Doug is an amazing photographer and was a joy to work with. Our wedding was outdoors in October, and, lucky us, it poured rain! For Doug it was no problem. He got us out to take photos before the downpour, and managed to get beautiful photos...
even with all of the water. He was especially good at capturing *that moment*--you know the one that you'll treasure forever. He also really knew how to work with the setting to create the most amazing and dramatic photos.
What else can I say?! If you need the best, get Doug!
Doug did a fantastic job shooting both our wedding and our engagement shoot. He was incredibly easy to work with, responsive, responsible, and handled last minute changes (as there always are at weddings) with aplomb. We were more than thrilled...
with the results - all our families and friends couldn't believe how professional all the photos looked. I'd highly recommend Doug to all my friends and family!
We love Doug! We found him on The Knot after doing tons of research on photographers, we knew he would be the best fit! Working with him was so easy, especially since we planned our Lake Tahoe wedding from New York City. Doug was able to fit us...
in for engagement photos in less than a week, and even drove over an hour to make our snowy photos a reality! On our wedding day, we got him- and his wife- for the price of one photographer. My husband and I are awkward people, but with the consistent direction and ideas from Doug our photos look incredible. There's a reason he's a favorite on the Knot! We would choose Doug again and again!
My husband and I had a hard time finding a photographer the first couple weeks after picking our venue. we searched high and low on the internet, turned to friends and family for recommendations, and turned to social media but every photographe...
r we chose were either too expensive or not available. One day my mom emailed me Doug's website and said she thinks she found a great photographer. I clicked on the link and I was in awe of his portfolio and knew I had to email him right away. Doug quickly responded that he was available and gave me his price breakdown. He was very upfront about everything right away in his contract. I appreciated his quick response and it only took 5 seconds for me to respond with an absolute yes. Looking at his portfolio, his work truly speaks for itself.
Fast forward to a few months after we booked, we set up an engagement shoot and met Doug in person. He was so nice, humble, understanding and easy to work with. He made our engagement shoot so comfortable and so natural (its quite unnatural to do lovey dove poses in front of someone you hardly know). We appreciated his tips and his ability to guide us on how to pose for shots, all while being professional. I loved how I would shoot ideas at him, and he would run with it. Our photos were absolutely stunning. Our friends and family raved about them.
Our wedding day was no different. Doug and his wife, Christine were an absolute pleasure to work with. A few weeks before, Doug and I had put together a timeline and spoke over the phone of exactly what pictures we had wanted done the day of (getting ready, first look, ceremony, formal family portraits, candid, reception, dancing, etc). He even went to our venue the morning of our wedding to scope out potential first look locations before his time started. Doug and his wife went with the flow on every delay that occurred and any challenges that may have come up. During our ceremony, we didn't even notice either of them taking photos or throughout the night for that matter. We were so pleased and happy with the photos when we received them in his incredible 3 week turn around. He truly captured every highlight of our special day (all while not even noticing them).
Another thing we loved and a huge reason we went with Doug was his impressive eye for composition, lighting, and overall detail and his knowledge of photography. While searching for a photographer, we noticed many of them overly photoshopped their photos to make them have the wow factor, but Doug is so talented that the photos he took were breathtaking in their raw form. Our photos were beautiful. I would absolutely recommend Doug to be your photographer for any special occasion - he truly is amazing !
We were married about a year ago in Lake Tahoe. I was just going through the photos again this weekend and was reminded of how great Doug was. The pictures are gorgeous!!! He was truly able to capture every part of our day.
Doug is great to w...
ork with! He was responsive, prompt and very easy going. He made our pictures effortless.
I recently was married at Zephyr Cove, Lake Tahoe. It was a destination wedding and I had never been there before so I was a bit nervous not knowing the location. From the minute I first spoke with Doug, I knew it was all going to go well. H...
e shuffled his schedule around and was able to photograph our wedding . He had been to the site before and was able to describe the location and knew what shots to get. The photos were amazing. He was able to capture all the love and happiness of our day. All of our family and friends comment on the emotions you can feel when you look at our pictures.
Doug was very prompt with communications prior to the wedding with emails and phone calls, flexible, friendly and showed up right on time. He worked with our families well to get the family portraits and I got multiple comments on how nice our photographer is throughout our wedding day. He was always calm and patient. He was a pleasure to have at our wedding.
I would not change a thing about our wedding day including our photographer, Doug Miranda. I would highly recommend him for any family member, friend or acquaintance's wedding day.
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5.0 star rating 8/28/2016
Our daughter and new husband hired Doug to cover their recent wedding up in Strawberry, Ca. His ability to capture not only the moments, but also the emotions and nuances of the entire day and evening makes...
the day come alive again and again as we look through the pictures. His use of light and his expertise of weaving the natural surroundings into the photos captures the essence of the festivities, from the preparations to the last dance, all was captured masterfully.
Doug and his wife Christine were wonderful to work with. We booked their 7-hour wedding package, and it was the perfect amount of time; they were able to capture me getting ready with my family, my now-husband, Louis, with his friends, sentimen...
tal moments throughout the day, ample family photos, hilarious dancing shots, and, of course, all the special little details: the dress, the shoes, the table settings, the bouquet, the boutonnieres.
Louis and I were admittedly nervous about getting our photos taken, so we opted to have Doug take our engagement photos in large part to loosen us up ahead of the big day. Doug was so friendly and easy to work with; he set us at ease and told us exactly what to do to capture some great shots.
As others have written in their reviews, Doug is prompt and reliable. He answers emails quickly (a must!), shows up on time, and is flexible when things don't go according to plan. And let's face it: when it comes to weddings, things never quite go according to plan!
Long story short, I highly recommend using Doug for your wedding photography.
Where do I begin......working with Doug Miranda and his wife was such a fun and memorable experience. My husband and I could not have picked a better person/team to capture one of the most special days in both of our lives. Not only is Doug a g...
reat photographer but such an easy person to work with. He is very prompt with emails and phone calls and turns around all photos in a timely fashion. If you are thinking about choosing Doug, do not look any further.....he is one of the best photographers I have ever met. He will make your wedding pictures look amazing. We cannot thank Doug enough for all of the amazing photos that we have capturing not only our Wedding Day but our Engagement Photos as well as entire family Christmas Photos.
Thanks so much Doug!
Derek & Katie West
GREAT PHOTOGRAPHER-we used Doug to capture our wedding/engagement photos. He was a pleasure to work with. We took our engagement photos at UC Davis Arboretum and they came out really nice. Our wedding photos were tricky because we didn't think ...
he would be able to find any good locations to take our group and family photos-we were wrong the angles and lighting he captured gave the photos a different feel. You can tell he has captured several weddings because he helped keep us on track and close to schedule. And we received our photos within 2 weeks! His work is really good, I plan on contacting him again for family photos. He is highly recommended.
We are SO please with our engagement and wedding pictures! Doug and his wife, Christine, were wonderful to work with - they kept the day on pace and never got frustrated with the craziness of family, etc. The pictures came back super fast, and ...
they are beautiful! Doug was able to capture all our special moments as well as the uniqueness of our wedding. Additionally, Doug maintained excellent communication before, during, and after the wedding. He worked around our schedules and was very patient with last minute changes. Thank you, Doug!!
Doug was our photographer for our June wedding at the Chateau at Incline Village.
The event was beautiful and went off without a hitch, in large part because of professionalism and expertise of all of our wedding vendors.
Working with Doug ...
Miranda was awesome; he was very accommodating and responsive to our e-mails and phone calls, which was important to us as this was a destination wedding.
We recently received our wedding photos and could not be happier. Every detail was photographed and the pictures are beautiful. The collection of photos provide a wonderful timeline of the day and I can't help but smile each time I look at them.
Our family and friends all commented on the beauty of the wedding and the fun memories they shared with us that day, and now we have wonderful pictures to go along with these amazing memories. I would highly recommend Doug to anyone looking for a photographer in the Lake Tahoe area!
Doug is awesome and amazing! He's so easy to work with. He's flexible with schedule, style of photos, location of engagement shooting. Doug gave us suggestions when we asked. He was very responsive to emails and phone calls.
During the wed...
ding reception and ceremony, my wife and I didn't notice him at all which is ideal. We just loved working with him. And the photos turned out beautiful and delivered by the time promised. Just call him already.
Doug was so great!! He was quick to respond to emails and kept in touch throughout the whole process. He was really easy to get along with and was available for any questions/concerns we had leading up to the wedding.
He was really patient on...
the day of our wedding, especially with our big wedding party, and gave good directions. He was aware of the fine details (ie. switching bridesmaids’ places based on how their hair fell, hair in the bridesmaids’ face, getting a groomsman to button his jacket, etc).
We received compliments from our friends and family about Doug and our stunning pictures (which he got to us so quickly!) We would definitely recommend Doug to anyone looking for a great photographer!
Hiring Doug to capture our wedding was the best decision we made! We was amazing to work with through the entire process, always got back to us promptly, extremely friendly and helpful. He showed up early, left late, and made sure he got every ...
picture we wanted. We have had many comments from our guests about what a friendly and great guy he was. When we received the pictures I was speechless, they were absolutely stunning. We were married on Lake Tahoe, my main request was that he capture the beautiful background in many of the photos. His photos surpassed anything I was expecting. I have had nothing but great feedback from family and friends that have sen them, everyone agrees that they are breathtaking. I also love all the candid photos on the dance floor and interactions. Again, we are so happy with our decision to hire Doug. I will, and have, suggested him to anyone in our life in need of a great photographer!
If you want the best photographs to remember your special day, Doug is the photographer for you. He did our engagement photos, as well as, our wedding (this past September at Zephyr Cove). The photos turned out spectacular, we are so happy! He ...
knew the venue perfectly, not excluding sunset for that area and the photos reflected that.
I am definitely someone who is not comfortable in front of the camera, but Doug's expertise, professionalism and laid back nature took that all away.
We just could not be happier with his services. He took so much stress out of the day. His responses were always prompt and helpful. We cannot recommend him enough!
Thank you Doug for your creative work and creating great memories for Greg and I! Stay tuned for the maternity photos call because that is up next and we are coming your way!
I don't even know where to start with how amazing Doug Miranda is at Photography! He took amazing photos of our wedding two weeks ago and we couldn't be happier. The engagement photo shoot was amazing, we got to pick our location, Doug was on...
time, and did an amazing job. He had an assistant with him at our wedding, we had them both for 10 hours, and they took photos of every moment we could have asked for. He was very professional throughout the 11 months we got to know him and we wouldn't want anyone else to photograph our family! We got ALL of our engagement photo and wedding photos just 1 week after the wedding! Talk about fast!
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1017 L St #791, Sacramento, CA | Lake Tahoe, Sacramento, Napa(916) 422-2256
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