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Categories: santa cruz photography Address: Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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10/01/2011

Dave did an amazing job for both our engagement and wedding photos. He was creative and traditional depending on what we asked of him. You barely knew he was there and yet got some amazing shots. He was easy to work with and we are so happy with our photos!

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07/17/2010

Dave was referred to me by another photographer. I checked out his website, but I was really impressed by his blog because you can see his most recent work and his impressions of the people he worked with. I still check it every once in a while because I really enjoy his photography. I was a little nervous at first because Dave had never been to my venue before the wedding day, but he managed to find really beauftiful spots for our individual photos and group photos. My husband and I were really happy with the results. Our wedding was in a mission, where they have strict policies about using flash photography, and Dave was able to adapt. The pictures from inside the mission were fantastic. I gave Dave a 4.5 on responsiveness because he was super busy in the summer, due to wedding after wedding, and I wasn't able to get in touch with him whenever I called or emailed. Sometimes it took longer than two business days.

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07/31/2009

Dave took our engagement and wedding photos. He is a pleasure to work with and really makes you feel comfortable during the process. He really went above and beyond during our wedding. We could not be happier with the photos he took.

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08/09/2008

Dave is absolutely amazing! He has such a great eye - the way he can capture special moments is wonderful. The compositions of his pictures are so artistic and mirror the emotions just perfectly. We love the pictures of our wedding and could not have asked for more. On top of that, Dave is great as a person. We had so much fun "working" with him on our wedding day. I can highly recommend Dave as your photographer. You won't regret it!!

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10/22/2005

Dave was a pleasure to work with and made picture taking a lot of fun. He brought some new ideas for pictures that turned out to be amazing shots! I would definitely recommed Dave as your wedding or any special event photographer.

Client testimonial from Erin and Yousef
01/20/2010

Dave
Thank you so much for all your help and for making our wedding day run very smoothly, despite the delays. We had a wonderful time and were extremely pleased with your professionalism and friendliness. We could not recommend you more highly!

Client testimonial from Kate and Erdem
01/20/2010

Hi Dave,
Thank you for the beautiful wedding photos! We enjoyed meeting you, and really appreciate the up beat and creative energy you brought to our wedding day. You are a wonderful photographer and artist and we wish you all the best.

Client testimonial from Erica
01/20/2010

We got them and they are fantastic! Really so incredible!

I haven’t had time to look at them all (am I the worst bride ever?) but the highlight disc had some gems that I’ve posted to Facebook. I also linked to your blog – I hope you don’t mind. James and I are totally thrilled with how they turned out – the photos look like pictures I would have cut out of magazines to put in my pre-wedding “Look Book”, they captured to a tee the look and feel I was aiming for in planning my wedding.

Thank you so much for capturing our day so perfectly!
Erica

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"Dave is such a joy to work with; he has an amazing eye for detail and his portraiture is incredible!" -- Maria Chang of PMA

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Vendor recommendation from Amy Byrd Weddings and Events

Simply put, Dave Medal is amazing! He is amazingly talented, amazingly kind, amazingly one of the best photographers we have worked with. We recommend Dave Medal Photography to our clients without any hesitation all the time. Our clients that have worked with Dave are more than thrilled and have nothing but the best things to say. He is a pleasure to work with on the day of a wedding. He is quick, kind and blends well with guests. He has a calm warm nature that helps the couple to relax and enjoy their day. If you choose to have Dave photograph your wedding, you will not be disappointed.

About Dave Medal Photography

Dave discovered his love for photography in his early teens when he began taking photos of friends surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding. As his interest developed, Dave sharpened his skills by documenting his travels through Europe, Central and South America. After graduating from San Jose State University with a major in graphic design and a minor in photography, Dave began assisting an established and talented photographer.

Dave learned the ins and outs of wedding photography while assisting at over 200 weddings throughout the bay area. In 2004, he started Dave Medal Photography and began shooting weddings on his own.

Dave's fresh approach to photography lends itself to capturing one of a kind images as precious and distinct as your wedding itself. Each of Dave's images is lovingly crafted and unobtrusively captured using a combination of fine art, fashion photography and photojournalism techniques.

One of Dave's strengths as a photographer lies in his ability to create a relaxed and comfortable setting for his subjects. Dave is able to create unique and timeless photographs while documenting fleeting, yet cherished moments that are part of the energy, tranquility, love, passion, chaos, and joy that is your wedding day. The beauty, simplicity and honesty found in each of his images attests to his skill.

Dave is committed to making the most important day of your life fun and enjoyable.

FAQ for Dave Medal Photography

What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Contemporary, Photojournalism, Portraiture
What do your packages include?
Digital Files, Negatives, Proof CD of All Images
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
Yes
Is your media preference film or digital?
I shoot both film and digital. All the film I shoot is scanned and put onto CD's.
How many photographers do you work with?
It really depends on the size of the wedding. Typically its me and my assistant.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes, when you book me, I will be the one who photographs your wedding!
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
I only shoot one event a day.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Yes
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
I shoot all 35mm Canon cameras. I also shoot Canon digital cameras and a Contax medium format camera. I have multiple lenses that I have for all my cameras.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes
Do you charge hourly or full day?
I do both.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
I typically work through the entire day. I love it when clients provide me a meal!
Do you charge for travel?
Yes for anything outside the bay area
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
3-4 weeks
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
I provide negatives and digital files
Additional Advice
I shoot a combination of film and digital

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