Just wrapped my second session with David in the past year and nothing but compliments. His estate up in Granada Hills is a sublime setting for a studio, his method is efficient, his manner easy-going, and the result is more candid, organic, REAL looks than I've ever had before in 25 years of headshots. His rates are also competitive, which doesn't hurt. Highly recommend. read more

David Muller Photography - Session Photography Near Me - Van Nuys, California

I've entrusted David with my headshots for many years. David is such a nice, talented guy and has such a gift for making you feel at ease that you forget yourself, relax and live in the moment. The end result produces photos that are not only artistically crafted by David's artful eye but shows the subject as a real person, experiencing real thoughts and emotions. David brings out the best in me, every session. He is an amazing artist and a wonderful person. Thank you David for always bringing out the best in me and helping me to breathe real life into my photos. - Aaron Moses read more

Loved shooting with David! He's super fast. Very professional! Can offer traditional headshots or more "editorial" looking shots! Really happy with the outcome! My reps LOVE my new headshots! read more

David has the most sophisticated headshot studio I've been to. He offers a very lenient rescheduling policy and a separate spacious prep space including what many talent would hope for -- couches, clothing racks, refreshments, a private bathroom and a large mirror. Not only is David sensitive to his clients' feelings, he runs sessions very calmly and efficiently while switching backdrops seamlessly. Within a few hours of a shoot, David generously gives clients lifetime access to all lo- and hi-res images. I can see why David is a highly sought-after, fair and trusted photographer. read more

This business just wants to take a deposit and run a Hollywood hustle. I reached out for information and they want a deposit before they ever give you a date. Red flag #1 When you want to cancel even if it's a week in advance, they keep your deposit and make you shoot with him within 8 months Red flag #2. You should not have to shoot with someone if you no longer feel comfortable. I think that's ridiculous. They also never answer the phone so you can ask you the proper questions which is what made me uncomfortable to shoot. Just full of it. If you want headshots for work, go someone else. Catrina, the assistant helps this business take deposits and not shoot. She is extremely rude and wrong all the time. She gave me back my deposit when I cancelled then a week later texted me saying I had a shoot. When I called she told me to text. When I texted, she told me to email. It's a game. They indeed refund and cancel shoots. Don't be held against your will read more

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Repeat customer with David--always love shooting with him. He has a great studio, works with awesome makeup artists, is very communicative, and makes sure you are happy with the results. Highly recommend!! read more

Update with new headshots from 2023. Still very much in love with this team!

I had a great experience with David Muller and Ashanta as HMUA. We discussed what I needed in my session before I made my decision to either go with the 4 looks package or the 45 minute Lightning Session. We decided that the most efficient and economical way to get all the looks I needed was to do the Lightning Session. I'm so glad I did that! Ashanta and David work very well together, and I trusted their aesthetic sense and creative advice. I felt comfortable and the session flowed very nicely. I was not stressed at all! I am very happy with my new headshots! I highly recommend David Muller Photography. read more

Guy is a PRO. Very impressed, easy to work with. Highly recommend. Communicates well, spells out exactly what will take place. read more

David Muller Photography - Session Photography Near Me - Van Nuys, California

David is the only photog I trust for my headshots. I've shot with him many times and he makes you feel at ease, is funny and extremely artistic. The result is you feel immensely comfortable while working with David and I know the results will be exceptional. I've had many photogs over the years (30) on both coasts, and David outranks them all. I'd give him 35 stars if I could!!! His staff and makeup artists are top notch, helpful and amazing!!! Thank you David and All for your years of high quality work and making me look good!!!!!!! read more

David Muller Photography - Session Photography Near Me - Van Nuys, California

David is a PRO. I had my headshot session with him yesterday. He has excellent communication style, immediately makes you feel comfortable and offered coffee! Can't get any better than that. He also shows you each look in the monitor so that you're able to make sure you're getting what you need. And you leave with the unedited shots that day! ( great execution! ) It was an excellent experience. And the hair make up artist that he had that day was absolutely incredible. She really set me ease, with her attentiveness to each look and creativity she offered in implementing my vision. Really great team. I highly recommend any actor looking for high-quality, quick turnaround headshots to go to David, and including hair and make is definitely the way to go. read more

Great value for what you get. Several backgrounds excellent lighting in a man that knows his camera. Fast and efficient. Easy to work with. Would highly recommend read more

This review isn't about David's headshots, as I am currently scheduled to take them (and very excited to do so I might add) but haven't yet done so. I'm writing this 5 STAR review about another part of David's service, his scheduling manager, Catrina. I originally contacted David via his web booking questionnaire back on May 31st, 2020 to schedule a headshot session. I received an email the following day from Catrina, his scheduling manager, with all of the info on what she needed to get me scheduled. We set a date for early June, I paid a deposit, and boom -- we were all set to go. Then of course this awful pandemic continue to rage in California so I canceled the initial date and rescheduled for later in the month. I rescheduled again, then again, then again... THEN AGAIN. It is now August 24th. You would assume at this point that Catrina would have gotten super annoyed and just told me to f**k off, that they no longer needed my business. However, this was not the case. Instead, she has been incredibly understanding, kind, and extremely flexible with all of my annoying changes and requests. I have a new session date booked, which may change again due to a recent job booking, and again, instead of getting annoyed, she congratulated me on the new gig! Now, like I said before, I still have yet to shoot with David, but if his work is any reflection of the people he hires to work for him, then I know I'm due to receive the best headshots I've ever taken in my career. I'll report back with my results, but until then... THANK YOU CATRINA! read more

Completely blown away with how well David Muller works with his clients and his camera! The photos he took of me were exactly what I wanted, even better if I'm being honest. His studio is so spacious and privateI making me feel so comfortable and creative. He also got all my photos back to me within the hour! Absolutely A+ from START to FINISH. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!!! read more

I took my 6-year-old to get his first headshots with David. After the first shot, I saw the picture and that was the one, we could have been done right then and there! That's how amazing the photos turned out. David was friendly, patient, and gave great direction. I received all the pictures the same day and David took the time to explain everything to me. I will be going back and recommending his services! Thank you. read more

If you're in the market for new headshots, this is the place to go. We went there 3 weeks ago and ended up with beautiful photos that are getting my son more auditions than ever. The first day his team used them for submissions, he got called in for a producer's session. David's work stands out. His shots are vibrant and draw your eye - and they will make you look your best. He's a master of composition, texture and lighting. Even the guys at the print shop we use (who see tons of headshots daily) immediately asked me who took the photos. Here's what I thought was really impressive about the experience overall: 1. When you arrive, they spend time talking to you about the types of characters you portray. Then they help you pick out every single outfit for each look. When we didn't have exactly the right piece of clothing for one look, David even went into his own stash to help achieve the best image. They get into detail here: at one point, we were even discussing whether or not to keep the drawstrings visible on my son's hoodie! 2. Hair and makeup is exceptional. My son has fair skin and fine wavy/curly hair that can be tricky to style. Tara Shakespeare made him look wonderful without looking "made up" and his hair looked better than ever before. I even got some tips on how to style it at home, which will help so much! 2. Expect lots of direction when in front of the camera. My son hates taking photos, but he actually enjoyed this session - and you can really see it in the photos. David told him exactly what to do and he felt more at ease than ever before. 3. You will be able to see the photos on a large computer screen as they are taken. 4. David's attention to detail is without exception. I knew we were in the right place when David stopped only a minute or two into the photo session to have Tara fix a single curl that was out of place. The *only* con is that you end up with so many beautiful shots, it can be hard to choose! One word of advice: plan to schedule your session a few weeks to a month in advance of when you need your new photos. He does have a waitlist though and we ended up getting in after about 2 weeks of waiting. read more

David is an amazingly efficient and comeptent photographer, and I couldn't recommend his service higher. From the scheduling process with Catrina, who is awesome, to his laid back but super efficient style of shooting, to his post shoot process, everything was just fantastic. His direction while shooting was very helpful and welcome, even for this journeyman actor. We all need a little direction! Great, great experience. Thanks David and Catrina, you guys rock! read more

I got some serious photo-magick happening now from working with David Muller. He has that certain something, that magic touch to bring out the unique and beautiful personal essence we all have lurking within. That is an artist. I admit I was ready for my session, having done everything I could to surpass my personal best in this new round of headshots (yes, I'm *that* person: bikram yoga, good food only, type-A to the max). So my standards are up there. At the same time, I love to have a good time!! And it was seriously fun and EASY working with David and his awesome makeup artist that day. While I've gotten various photos done in the past, I'm no veteran at getting my headshots done. In fact, I always felt a bit stiff and not entirely natural feeling like I had to "look" a certain way. Working with David blew whatever fears I had out of the water. I simply said I was still trying to figure out this headshot-thing, since it is something you get better at over time, and he was like, alright no worries, and then we all proceeded to have a ball and came out with beautiful headshots that, by FAR, exceeded my previous set (which was done by a very well-known and much pricier photographer). Including makeup/hair, we did 3 looks in just over 3 hours, i think. Also one thing that sets his photos apart from others are colors. He's not afraid of color, but will give you his informed opinion on wardrobe styles, cuts, along with color, to help you be mindful of the "message" you're putting out there. I think it's always a matter of finding someone you vibe with, and voicing any concerns or questions you may have, and then above all else, knowing what you want and trusting in that. If you know what you want (in this case, headshots-to-die-for) that's it. Just show up with the best side of you, and David's such a cool guy, he'll make your true beauty shine. The makeup artist that day was such a pleasure to work with too, I don't think I ever looked so good. I would trust her with my red-carpet look. Thank again!! read more

I've shot with everyone. EVERYONE in Los Angeles. Finally the Universe showed me David Muller's Studio. His studio is BEAUTIFUL. It's huge, it's clean, it's awesome, and they gave me tea. I love caffeine. The makeup artist Nichole is the best makeup artist in the world. I didn't even need retouching really. I just asked for like one stray hair removed. That never happens. She is magic. I also got the photos back and retouched by their team in like 2 1/2 days. It was so fast and they were perfection. David, rocks. He takes his time, I loved his backgrounds, and he knows his STUFF. He made sure I liked what was happening, which was so nice. i love when a photographer shows me the images during the shoot. It gave me time to realize I needed to amp up my energy for one of the looks. It helped a lot and gave me time to get the right character feel. I can go on and on about how great the shots were. But I'll do one better. I went from ZERO auditions to 3 National Commercial auditions, 1 lifestyle print audition, and one commercial callback, all in 1 month. So not only are they amazing photos. They WORK. read more

Shooting with David is an honest no brainer. The man is a wizard. He knows his cameras and most importantly not only does he know headshots, but he is an actual photographer. So often you find yourself getting headshots from people that don't understand actual photography. Not the case with David. He's very friendly, I arrived early and he went through my clothes thoroughly with me making sure I was happy with the looks that I was putting together for my session. Emma, his makeup artist is a full on princess. She did my hair and makeup and stayed with me through the entire shoot making sure I always looked to the nines. I even had a few unusual requests to try and she completely went for it and we had a lot of fun. In fact, she is at this point my favorite MUA that I've ever worked with. Amazing woman and very good at what she does. The studio space itself is big, clean, airy, and full of stuff to play with. David knowns exactly what he wants to do the second he starts looking at you and he doesn't go after the images he is looking for, he aggressively pursues the images that you want! This is very important, because we aren't photographers, so what we want can be very difficult to find. A photographer must figure out what will make you happy, while making sure it is an images that will also fit within the confines of a powerful headshot. David does this in spades. Will definitely be coming back in the future and I don't even know the point of rating his work since the star scale doesn't go as high as I would like it to. I give DMP a very sharp 5 out of 5 stars. read more

I recently got my headshots done with David and am very happy that I chose him to shoot with! David is very professional and really knows his stuff. I was having a bit of trouble at first trying to smile good and be serious but he offered so many great tips and ways to angle myself in order to not make my expressions look so forced. He even changed the background a lot and played a lot of good music throughout the shoot which really helped me feel comfortable. I got my hair and makeup done through one of his make up artists, Nichole G and am super glad I did. Not only did she keep my makeup looking fresh throughout the whole shoot she brought my hair to life haha What I really was happy about too was that throughout my whole shoot she was on the side fixing any issues with my hair or make up. I had the best shoot and am happy that he was very patient with me and did not rush me at all. He really took the time to make sure we got shots that I liked. I also received my proofs the next day and am still having the hardest time picking out which ones I want to use for auditions. For anyone looking to get new headshots go to David! His rates are very affordable and his photos turn out very good! Just make sure you book a month in advanced he was so booked but it was definitely worth the wait. Next time I'm due for new headshots I know that I will definitely be booking with him again! read more

I had such an incredible Lighting Session with David. In 45 minutes, he shot 10 different looks that have completely transformed my package. David was so kind and professional. Before hand, there was easy and quick communication through Catrina. The studio itself is spacious with ample room to prepare. You get to see the photos as you're shooting and there is also a mirror nearby. 100% recommend. read more

I've worked with photographers all over the US, who've been great, but David Muller, is by far the best! David went above and beyond to make sure I was getting exactly what I needed. He worked super fast, gave tons of direction, and was so fun to work with. It felt more like hanging out and laughing with a friend, than a photoshoot, which is great in my book! Nichole was my hair and makeup artist and she was amazing. I'm extremely picky when it comes to how my hair and makekup are done, but I couldn't have been happier with her work. She nailed it for all of my individual looks. Everything was extremely natural and fresh on camera. If you're going to invest in proper headshots, invest in hair and makeup with Nichole, you will not regret it! David and Nichole did such amazing work that my photos could've gone without any retouching. Seriously, all 600 of my proofs were stellar! However, I opted for retouching and the changes were minimal, but made a world of difference at making my pictures really stand out. Eric was the wonderful person who retouched my images. From my experience with other studios, I expected to wait at least a week or two for my final images. No, Eric had them to me THE NEXT DAY and they were flawless! Eric's work is so good that you can't even tell they were retouched at all. Oh and to get in quicker, I took advantage of the cancellation list David's studio offers and I got in a lot sooner than anticipated. Catrina is who I frequently corresponded with and she was so helpful and was always quick to respond. Thank you so much David, Catrina, Nichole, and Eric for everything! I'm ecstatic with my new head shots and can't wait to work with you again! Overall, I can't recommend David Muller and his team enough. If you've noticed, I never leave reviews. So, for me to dust off the ol' yelp account to leave a review, says a lot! read more

Worth 10 Times the Investment! Get ready for the best photos of your career/life. David is brilliant. He cares about your success. And you will be blown away by the results. His hair/makeup pro Kate is also fantastic! The whole experience is TREMENDOUS. And the feedback you will get? Buckle up! They will love your pics...and so will You. THANK YOU David Muller Photography. ~Adam Christing, Keynote Speaker & Professional Comedian read more

I just put my headshots up on LA Casting two days ago and already have auditions scheduled. These photos are worth every penny! David is professional and kind and he gives great direction, too. His staff is exceptional. The manager Catrina has wonderful customer service, the makeup artist named Nichole made me feel comfortable from the moment I sat down in her chair and Eric, the in-house retroucher, has a keen eye. I was able to let myself shine in these photos because of all of these wonderful people. I'm very, very happy. read more

I did a lightning session with David, and was able to get SO many looks in under an hour. I am really happy with my results, and think it was well worth it. I've had many headshots over two decades, and these are the most dynamic by far. Thanks! read more

I wish I could give David 10 stars! My session with him was amazing. The vibe in his studio is so laid back and David brings great energy. He's specific, patient, flexible and sooo nice. Kate was awesome too. She's a wonderful makeup artist and an all around kind person. Ill be back David!!! read more

I can't say enough about David Muller photography. After a lengthy absence from the business, I was nervous about taking pictures. From the moment I arrived, I was put completely at ease. David is professional, easy going, and an all around great guy. He is also insanely talented. For someone like me, who needed to warm up a bit, he guides in a way that makes absolute sense. He offers tips, suggestions, and is very careful to show you what is happening in the camera to give you an opportunity to change something if you don't like it. His makeup artist, Kate Hollinshead, was warm, easy going and totally willing to do whatever you like. She will also take the lead if, like me, you had no idea where to begin. Her work is flawless. On top of all this, he gives you the proof sheet of all the photos from your session. He is just a fantastic guy and an even better photographer. You will be doing yourself a huge favor professionally if you hire him. read more

I shot with David Muller yesterday; I'm reviewing my pictures on-line and all I can say is I have that good problem of having too many shots to pick only what I need! He was great, patient and changed the background often. I love the way he made my arms look as well:) Kate the make-up gal was wonderful too! It was a pleasant experience and I'd highly recommend him. read more

The work of David Muller and his team without a doubt deserve 10 stars! I have been looking for the "best headshot photographer" in LA for the past several months-determined to skip the cheap photo sessions with mediocre photographers, and invest wisely into my career. David's work was the best I found via research, and my session experience was as high of quality as his photos represent. Everything ran smoothly- from pulling up to the driveway, to the end-of-session handshakes. My session began promptly on the hour with makeup artist Kate. Kate did an OUTSTANDING job with my make up. I'm a guy, so I of course did not want the makeup to take the masculinity away from my looks. Kate whipped up a facial enhancement that brought the best out of my face. And here's the kicker-I'm now considering using her method on the regular because I loved her work. She was on deck during my session, re-touching my makeup and adjusting wardrobe. David gave great direction on poses, facial expressions, and the like, making it very simple to get the "money shot" in each of my three looks. He made sure I was happy with how the session was going periodically. He and Kate both urged me to inform them if I wasn't happy in any way. David also gave me forewarning about his next client (female) who would be coming in during the middle of my session to start her makeup. (Because her makeup would take a while longer to apply, naturally) In no way did this interrupt or rush my session, and I appreciated the heads up. David showed me a few shots on his camera and they looked INCREDIBLE. No re-touching, or editing, just raw photos. I can't wait to see the final product. Search no longer for your photographer. His name is David Muller, and he's awesome. read more

Absolutely awesome. The studio is lovely. And the shots are excellent. But what made this a most amazing experience for my teenager getting her head shots, was David's kindness and professionalism, along with each of the helpful staff. She feels so confident and encouraged and looooves the shots. read more

David Muller Photography - Bianca loved her photo shoot with David Muller. - Session Photography Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Best headshots I've ever got. Period. David was professional, super specific, and helped me pose (which relieved a lot of stress). I've gotten quite a few headshots taken in LA, and I have to say, these are by far the most attractive, dynamic, and flattering headshots I've ever had .... And they actually look like me!! Additionally, I had a very pleasant time working with the in-house re-toucher, Eric and Bill. They were both very open to and accommodating of my requests. Thank you David Muller Photography Team! I will definitely be back again. read more

I recently got my headshots taken with David and had the best experience! My last headshot session (with a different photographer) was awful and I was admittedly frightened about going anywhere, but David put me at ease and I had a lot of fun. He was easy to talk to and helped me figure out my perfect wardrobe in a matter of moments. Kate, his make up artist, was lovely and patient with my darn watery eyes. We chatted away as she made me look amazing and just like my everyday self even though we'd never met before. The music was great and kept me dancing in between background changes (which I had a lot of say in). I have never felt like I was able to speak up and say what I really wanted for a shoot before, but David and Kate were very kind and never took offense, in fact, encouraged me to give my own opinion. The shots themselves are so great I'm still trying to decide which I like best! His prices are cheap for the quality of photos you're gonna get (your eyes will kill in every shot), so it was worth waiting the two months since he was all booked up (another sign you know he's good). Just an all around great day and a yummy goldfish snack to celebrate afterwards : ) read more

I debated if I should write this review or not. David is amazing. His photos are the best I've ever had. They're so good that my agent convinced me to go back to these photos, even after having new ones taken by a lesser photographer. He's professional, easy to work with, gives you space to play to bring out your personality, has a beautiful professional studio (if you're tired of shooting in photographer's backyards). My problem is: there is often a wait to shoot with David. He's so good that you might have to wait a month or more to book your session. You might get lucky and get something sooner, but that was my experience. I didn't want to tell anyone about David because the next time I shoot with him I don't want to have to wait for my session because you people have him booked years in advance. read more

I HATE getting headshots done - hate it! I know most actors do too but I really do hate it. I have to say this was the most painless expierence ever! David is amazing at what he does and gives very good direction (which I needed). My shots are absolutley gorgeous and it didn't take all day. They also have an in house re toucher so I was able to get the final images back really quickly. I was surprised how easy it felt. The only negative is that David is a Phillidelphia Eagles fan. Other than that, David is really great! ;) read more

My recent shoot with David was awesome! He is professional, creative, fun and is able to get this shy actor to deliver! My talent manager referred me to David 2 years ago and it was the first time I ever had fun taking head shots. For the last 2 years I haven't had to worry about getting additional looks or updating my shots. This past September I changed my look from a blonde to a red head, I immediately went to David. Again, our shoot was great and my 6 different looks are amazing. There is nothing better then going to an audition and having the casting director say, "You really look like your head shots!" Thank you David! P.S. Make up artist Katie Hollinshead is lovely! She really sets a relaxed tone and is on point with wardrobe, hair and makeup. Thank You Katie!! read more

I researched dozens of photographers, and chose David because I was impressed with the quality of the photos on his website. He is THE BEST. :) I am so happy with the quality of my headshots. The lighting is beautiful, and David's backgrounds look great! I have so many great options, I don't know which one to choose! David and Nicole (the makeup artist) were both very nice and welcoming from the moment I walked in until the moment I left. Nicole worked wonders with my hair - it has never looked so good in my life. I am so happy with my decision to get headshots from David, they were worth every penny and much more! read more

Hands down the best photographer in LA! His lighting and composition of shots is stunning and Kate is the best makeup artist I have ever worked with. You want headshots that book? Then run to David! read more

I just had an amazing headshot session with David! I made an appointment a few months before hand and flew down from Seattle for our shoot after seeing the beautiful portfolio that he has up on his website. I was a little nervous, as I've worked with photographers before based off of what I saw on their site but did not get the same results. No issues with David, though! He lets you check in on the images as he's taking them, so you can see how great they are in real time! I was seriously blown away from the first few images, but it kept getting better. He provided me with over 450 shots on a thumb drive as well as through an online proof sheet on Reproductions. It's been hard to pick my favorites because I love them all! These photos have so much character, depth, and warmth to them. David knows how to capture your best self, and he is wonderful about guiding you to that look or pose. His lighting is spectacular and he has a wide range of backgrounds that he easily swaps to give you a unique looking shot that goes well with your skin tone and clothing. The money I spent on the 3 look session + HMUA and the trip out to Cali were well worth it! A shout out to Kate as well, who did a fabulous job on my hair and makeup throughout the shoot! read more

I went to David last year and had the best headshot session since living in LA for the last ten years. His photos are crisp and beautiful, and his makeup artist Katie is amazing as well. I loved getting great photos and in a timely manner. He is easy to warm up to, and his new studio is beautiful, professional and fun. I would suggest anyone go to him. I am getting ready to shoot an additional look today :) read more