Doug Miranda Photography

Working with Doug Miranda was the best! I found him by googling photographers that worked at our wedding venue (Sequoia Mansion in Placerville) and we liked the kind of shots that came up. My groom and I secured his services at the end of November for our wedding at the start of April. We were of course stressed with the holidays, then the wedding planning, plus our very busy lives. We felt bad, constantly being slow to respond but he was so very patient with us, helpful with reminders but also keeping emails short and sweet. We also loved that he had a special for a free engagement session but of course we needed reminding, flexibility with scheduling, and ideas for where/how to do it. I knew I wanted nature in the photos since our wedding would be mostly indoors and he gave us some suggestions and encouraged us to take a look at some specific spots and get back to him. He had the perfect spots in mind, and at the engagement session we got to really know who are photographer was, professional but also really cool and relaxed. He had great poses and notes for us and yet somehow made it feel very natural for us. In the end he got some great shots, in color, in black&white, up close, further away, sweet and loving, and yet also showing us surrounded by all that nature was putting on display. After doing this session, I knew he would be great at the wedding and he was. And just a couple more check-ins, he was there, capturing photos we wanted and didn't even know we wanted, with the people we were sharing it all with. We love the photos and we highly recommend Doug Miranda as your photographer for both your engagement photos and your wedding photos!

Doug exceeded all our expectations!! He was extremely professional, made us so comfortable, and did an amazing job capturing our wedding day. We had Doug photograph our first look at the Sacramento World Peace Rose Garden and our whole ceremony and reception at the Firehouse Restaurant in October 2023. He did an amazing job capturing everything that we asked for and more. We can't say enough about how easy Doug made our wedding day. He was always in sync with our other vendors at the Firehouse, and he worked with all our family members and guests perfectly. We would definitely recommend Doug to any couple looking for a photographer. - Jake & Katie

Working with Doug for our wedding was an absolute delight. His vibrant energy and approachable nature created a relaxed atmosphere that perfectly complemented the joyous occasion. He effortlessly blended into the festivities, capturing candid moments that truly reflected the essence of our celebration. In the face of unexpected delays in our schedule, Doug displayed remarkable patience and professionalism. His adaptability ensured that every significant moment was beautifully documented, showcasing his dedication to delivering top-notch service. We highly recommend Doug to anyone in search of a wedding photographer who not only captures breathtaking images but also contributes to the positive and unforgettable atmosphere of the day.

I recently had the pleasure of working with Doug for our wedding, and the experience was nothing short of amazing. From the engagement shoot to the delivery of the final wedding photos, every aspect of our interaction was marked by professionalism, creativity, and a genuine passion for capturing the essence of our special day. Doug's portfolio spoke volumes about his talent, but it was the personalized touch the brought to our wedding that truly set him apart. Every shot felt thoughtfully composed, capturing not just the moments but the emotions that made our day unique. Communication was seamless throughout the entire process. Doug was attentive to our wishes and offered valuable suggestions, creating a collaborative atmosphere that put us at ease. Not only did Doug deliver breathtaking photos, but he also demonstrated a level of professionalism that made the entire process enjoyable and stress-free. His commitment to excellence was apparent from start to finish. In addition, he exhibited a warm and friendly demeanor that made working with him seamless. If you're searching for a photographer who goes above and beyond to capture the magic of your special day, Doug is the artist you've been looking for. I wholeheartedly recommend him. Thank you, Doug, for making our wedding unforgettable!

Doug Miranda photographed our wedding day. He arrived prepared & passionate. He was extremely skillful in assessing how & where to capture our photos. Doug was extremely nice & easy going. He was considerate of our culture & ensured my husband & I were comfortable. He went above & beyond in capturing candid photos. His work is high quality & service is excellent. He worked really well with all of our vendors. My husband & I are are so thankful to have had him on our wedding day.

Doug is super friendly, enthusiastic, and responsive. We weren't able to take our engagement photos with him due to being out of the country for the year leading up to the wedding, so I was nervous that we didn't get a change to "get to know eachother". Well, that didn't matter. Like most normal people, we weren't super comfortable being in front of the camera all day, but Doug gave subtle guidance when needed ("put your hand in your pocket", "check your posture", "relax :)") and I think that really helped. He was everywhere yet no where at the same time- he managed to capture so many amazing shots, many of which I didn't even realize were being photographed until he sent us the final photos (literally 10 days later!). He was also very helpful in finalizing our timeline, as I figured he had a good idea of as a photographer how long the getting ready photos take, how long we would need for our vows on a hilltop nearby, and when we needed to be pulled away for golden hour.

Doug was the absolute best photographer we could have ever asked for! He was super relaxed and helpful during both our engagement and wedding shoots. He was great at telling us what to do and where to be, all while having a great energy. The photos came out better than we can imagine. He totally knew what to do for every event at the wedding and also knew our venue very well. Cannot recommend Doug enough!

What an absolute joy to work with Doug for our SF engagement and Napa wedding photos! He was so accommodating and made us feel at ease the whole time. We felt like we could be ourselves throughout the photo shoots and he caught some amazing pics as a result. Super prompt with communications and the turnaround for our wedding photos was extremely quick. Highly recommend Doug for engagement and wedding photos.

Doug is such an amazing photographer to work with, he was so understanding about my vision and super flexible when we had to reschedule. He captured everything that I wanted and more, and I couldn't possibly recommend him enough! I'll definitely be using him again in the future!!

Wonderful photographer, on time with a smile ! Pictures are more beautiful then I expected! Highly recommend!

We absolutely loved having Doug as our photographer! Our pictures turned out amazing, and he got them back to us only a week after our wedding!

Doug was an amazing photographer; he exceeded our expectations at our May 27th wedding at the Firehouse Restaurant in Sacramento. "I wish our photographer was as good as your photographer" - My brother told me this after the wedding . This is the highest compliment and your sign you should hire Doug Miranda. We knew we made the right decision from the start. Doug was incredibly responsive and he was easy to book. Our January engagement photoshoot was great. He even got great photos of our dog! Doug was magnificent during the wedding. He got great getting ready photos, helped us figure out the best locations for our first look and formal photos, and was outstanding at getting ceremony, speeches, dinner, special dances, and regular dancing photos. I was so incredibly happy with the formal photos. Doug would kindly ask us to turn in a way that got us great shots. After the formal photos, Doug got INCREDIBLE photos in an unobtrusive way. He got all these shots during the ceremony that I had no idea he was taking. For the rest of the wedding, he was fast-acting, got the most fun dancing shots, and was overall amazing. Finally, Doug was fast with getting the photos - we got hundreds of photos less than a week after our wedding. They were all amazing.

Doug did an amazing job for us at our May 2023 wedding. On every front, he was incredible- he was professional, experienced enough to assist us in estimating timelines to take pictures and helping formulate a game plan in advance. At the same time he approached everything from an angle of what did we want, and he was very unobtrusive the day of the wedding. He got terrific photos, some really wonderful portraits and great dance shots at the reception. He was also really flexible when one of us had a medical issue that might have affected the wedding date and worked with us in the interim. After the wedding he had photos back to us inside a week. Speaking as two people who don't love having our photos taken normally, we *Love* the photos he took of us. He is a great guy both as an artist and a vendor. We can't recommend him enough!

I was a bridesmaid in my best friend’s wedding in 2017 and she had hired Doug as her photographer. Fast forward to 2022, I got engaged and was doing research for a photographer. I came across Doug’s website and remembered I had met him already and loved the pictures he took at my friend’s wedding. I contacted him and after confirming he was available on our wedding date, we booked him! Doug was able to take our engagement photos and our wedding day photos. Engagement session was on THE hottest day of the year in June and the wedding was on THE coldest night of the year in December. Despite the extreme temps, Doug had the coolest calmest temperament. This was extremely important to me especially on the day of my wedding. You spend so much of your day with your photo/video people. My highest priority with all of my vendors was making sure they didn’t stress me out more than I needed to be and Doug definitely made the process enjoyable. I’m not a very picture-takery person. I don’t know what to do with my hands! His directions were great and we felt comfortable. I appreciated that he scheduled a phone call before the wedding date to go over all our preferences, wish-list pictures, logistics, etc. We weren’t sure if it was going to rain the day of so he had come up with some contingency plans. We were also so happy with the planning and recon he did beforehand for the first look location, it took a lot off my plate. Second shooter on the Wedding Day, Wendy, was great as well! We are so happy with the photos taken, we couldn’t ask for much more!

We love Doug! We decided to go with Doug as our wedding photographer due to his timeless style and experience. Throughout the booking process he was incredibly easy to work with, especially as we experienced some difficulties with our venue search. Every interaction with him was very professional and he made taking photos fun for us! We had our first shoot with him for our engagement photos. We had a great time and the photos came out so well that we had Doug do our family photos at a local park so that our family was familiar with him prior to our wedding. On our wedding day Doug was prompt and organized. He and his assistant kept us on schedule, even making up some time. He took beautiful photos and had them back to us incredibly quickly (on our honeymoon). Doug is definitely well known in the Sacramento wedding scene, as our officiant, DJ, and videographer all knew him from past events. We highly recommend Doug!

Doug accompanied myself and my now wife on quite a journey! We got married at the beautiful Valhalla venue in South Lake Tahoe on December 10th, 2022. This was in the middle of the recent snow storm that dropped about 4 feet of snow in a day. Doug was wonderful and captured some of the best photos of our guests in the hall and wedding party in the snow. He was more than willing to brave the blizzard to capture great shots which turned out fantastic. Even after we told him to head out to make a safe drive, he returned to have us come back outside for a few more pictures that turned out to be some of our favorites. He is a talented photographer with such a wonderful attitude. 10 out of 10 on all fronts. Thank you!!!

Doug, I just want to give you a HUGE shoutout for being such an awesome photographer and being so kind hearted, and making our wedding memorable with A-M-A-Z-I-N-G pictures & slideshow we will have to look back at for the rest of our lives! I know we have visioned a fall wedding and was so excited about fall in Tahoe, but the man above had other plans for the day. I never thought I would be getting married in a little snow storm, it was definitely one to remember! I literally felt like I was in a snowglobe or a hallmark movie, it was incredible and I’ll never forget it. I want to THANK YOU for sticking it through the weather conditions and capturing our wedding photos in the snow, wind etc. I know shooting in those conditions aren’t always easy, so I really appreciate everything you did in making our day memorable! The pictures are STUNNING and I can’t wait to share them with family friends, incredible work! I’m so glad you got to experience our hallmark wedding and capture those moments, I hear it’s pretty rare lol! I would like everyone to know they won’t be disappointed with Doug Miranda Photography, he really knows his stuff and really takes the time to make sure he captures the best shots for the wedding day! He did an incredible job with our photos, 10/10/100/100!!! We couldn’t have been happier with how our wedding photos turned out! We wish you the best Doug! THANK YOU!!! Sarah & Alex

If you're getting married in the Sacramento/Napa/Lake Tahoe area and thinking about booking Doug, what are you waiting for?!? We hired Doug because we saw some of his previous work at our venue and knew he would scout out the best locations for our photos. The entire process was made smooth because of Doug's friendly demeanor and clear communication. He answered all of our questions with grace and patience and is very quick to reply to email. Most of Doug's wedding packages include a brief engagement session which was nice because it allowed us to get to know him and become comfortable with his shooting style before our big day. The photos turned out great and we could rest easy for 9 months knowing we made the right decision. On the wedding day, Doug brought his wife Christine along as his second shooter. They worked efficiently, capturing every detail of our day as our vendors set up and the bride and groom got ready. They also miraculously captured my entire family smiling in one picture, and were willing to work with my VERY scared and squirmy dog. Despite the brutally cold wind forcing our fall event indoors, we managed to capture some of the most stunning outdoor portraits after the ceremony, especially since they were willing to hike us up the side of a mountain to get my dream photos on a boulder in front of Lake Tahoe. Doug and Christine make an excellent team and they even felt like our guests, posing for some Polaroids we had set out for our friends and family to use throughout the reception! Our photos were processed and returned within a record 6 days!!! We feel so lucky to have had Doug Miranda Photography as an integral part of our best day ever. Thank you for making our wedding photography dreams come true!!

Doug Miranda is the best! We originally signed on with him in January of 2020, just in time for Covid to force us to reschedule everything. Doug stuck with us for almost 3 years until we were finally able to have our wedding reception on October 9, 2022. He was very thoughtful in capturing all parts of our wedding and we are so thrilled with the final product. Doug helped us to be at ease during the special day and made wedding photography a stress-free aspect of planning and the event itself. We recommend Doug and would gladly use him again.

Doug was the photographer for our wedding in the capitol rose garden this October 2022. When I first met him, I immediately recognized that he was very personable and extremely professional. He is the perfect person for the job. Doug absolutely knows his craft, and I am thrilled that we landed him as the photographer for our wedding. The brilliant photographs that Doug took are something that I will always cherish- he did an amazing job capturing our day. It was immediately apparent that Doug has a keen eye for details and did an excellent job putting everyone in the right spot to capture the best photographs. Doug did this with ease and with efficiency. Our families and I enjoyed chatting with him as he seemingly effortlessly arranged our families together for post-ceremony photographs. After the wedding he was very generous with his time and chatted with us. Within a matter of days he provided us with hundreds of photographs and negatives neatly organized into an online photo album for immediate viewing and download. We were blown away by his work, the photography was simply perfect. If you are looking for a wedding photographer, selecting Doug Miranda is an easy choice. Professional, easy to work with, kind, funny, and produced better wedding photographs than we could have ever imagined. Give him a call.

Doug and his wife Christine were excellent as our wedding photographers in Sonoma, CA! His wife was his second shooter for the day. Doug did a couple phone calls with us before the wedding day so that we were all on the same page. He also responds quickly via email. On the wedding day, Doug took many great photos, both classic wedding phots and candid shots of guests and family members before and during the day. He gave suggestions on how to get the best shots and they all turned out great! He sent the photos within one week and even made a video slideshow of the best pictures.

Doug was an absolutely perfect choice for my husband and I at our wedding! He kept us calm and laughing through all of the photoshoots and through the whole event. He even agreed to let us bring our dogs along for the first look :). He captured the spirit of our wedding wonderfully! Also, we found out later that he has some personal stress going on during the wedding, but he was so calm and focused that we didn't pick up on it at all. You can count on Doug!

We had so many decisions to make when planning the wedding but honestly picking Doug Miranda to be our photographer was one of the easiest and best decisions we made for the entire day. He was so fun and made the each photo session so relaxing enjoyable. My Husband was super nervous and Doug was able to help bring out his goofy side and kick back a little. Seriously though you will not be disappointed at all with choosing Doug Miranda as your photographer!

Choosing Doug as our wedding photographer was hands down the best decision we made in all of wedding planning. Doug was so professional yet personable. We first met Doug for our engagement shoot and he instantly put us at ease. The photos turned out stunning, and it was clear he was extremely talented! Our wedding photos did not disappoint they turned out beautifully! They are the best representation of our perfect day, we often look through them to relive the day! One thing I learned throughout the process is that the photographer plays an integral role in the day-of timeline. Doug worked seamlessly with my day-of coordinator to keep the day running smoothly and on schedule. Do yourself a favor and choose Doug Miranda Photography as your wedding photographers.

When you read amazing reviews it's hard to understand them until you've actually experienced the photographer for yourself. But Doug is someone you'll definitely want to choose to work with for your wedding or milestone in your life. He feels like family to us now since we've worked with him for 3 full years trying to have our wedding. He photographed our engagement session in December 2019 and we felt very comfortable with him. We were supposed to have our wedding in 2020 and then again in 2021, but due to COVID and the CalDor fire, it didn't happen either year, and Doug worked effortlessly with us to switch to a new date both years. He is extremely kind and makes you feel at ease during your session. He understands how to bring the light into photos and how to capture the most authentic smiles & laughs. He and his wife Christine felt like our guests on our wedding day, and we enjoyed spending time getting pictures with them. We actually recieved all of our photos 5 DAYS after our wedding. Unheard of. Thanks Doug and Christine! We'll be reaching out again in a couple of years for family photos!

My husband and I would highly recommend Doug Miranda. He was easy to work with and very professional. Doug knew exactly the right spots to get great photos!

With a relaxed and friendly personality, a customized approach, an award winning “eye” and the utmost professionalism, Doug perfectly captured our engagement and wedding, combining both classic and contemporary photography styles. Doug spent quality time getting to know us, thus allowing our personalities and vision to shine through in both our engagement and wedding photos. Doug seamlessly became part of both celebrations, beautifully capturing all our day’s moments, from the intimate to the grandest. Each of Doug’s photos expertly captured what was most important, touching and real to us. Thank you, Doug, for capturing beautiful memories which will last our lifetimes. You, and your camera, are the best.

Words cannot express how excellent Doug is-- as a photographer and a human. The quality of the pictures he was able to capture, the expressive moments he was able to preserve for us, and the variety of angles in every shot he was able to makes him seem like either a well-coordinated, multi-person team or a superhero. On top of this, he is kind, thoughtful company that seems to bring a smile to everyones face. His attentiveness, flexibility, and warmth is sure to wow you as much as the photos he takes. I cannot recommend Doug enough for any and all occasions you're lucky enough to have him at.

Doug Miranda did an amazing job on my wedding photos, and I highly recommend him. I reached out to him originally for an elopement package in 2020 and had to reschedule for May 2022 due to covid and wildfires. By the time May came around, I had already gotten married but still wanted to get photos of my husband and I in our wedding attire in Tahoe as planned. I let Doug know, and suggested that we reduce the hours needed since there wasn't a ceremony. Instead, Doug suggested we take pictures down by the lake in addition to our venue. He took my husband and I to several scenic spots to take pictures and used up all of our time. He went above and beyond to make sure that we got a variety of pictures that we will cherish forever. Many would have just taken the money and reduced the hours, but Doug made sure that we got the wedding photos we wanted and more.

Doug went above and beyond to make our wedding day special. Our pictures turned out beautifully. We traveled from out of town and he was very responsive to any questions I had. He was very helpful from the beginning, easy to work with, and extremely talented.

If you need a great photographer Doug is the best option. He is very professional and takes wonderful photos. He made the process very easy and and captured wonderful moments from our big day. We highly recommend Doug.

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 was 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 with 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 through 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!!!

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 pictures 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 he 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 personable 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 ideas 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 wait 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 light 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 small 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 took 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 like, 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 mention 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 had 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 person 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 photographer. 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 see 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 grateful 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 extremely 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 also 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!!!