I had the pleasure of working with Ed of Diaz Digital Discoveries on three separate occasions. First, I won an engagement session from attending a bridal show. I know this was a way to 'test' him out for the wedding day. He completely exceeded my expectations. From meeting with us to discuss who we were as a couple, to discussing what we liked/disliked about ourselves, he went above & beyond to make sure he captured wonderful shots WHILE keeping our best attributes in focus. Anyone can use Photoshop after...Ed doesn't need to do much editing - he captures the moment skillfully the first time with little need for editing. He also made me feel 1000000% comfortable in front of the camera - I didn't feel "pose-y" and I trust he would make sure I looked my best. There's nothing like having a great picture and something like a stray piece of hair, or an unsightly fabric wrinkle to ruin the shot. That won't happen with Ed!
After the engagement shoot, I visited his studio and had my professional head shots done. What is normally a stodgy, dry process was fun - he captured me in a professional way, but one that was uniquely "me." He was able to laugh and joke with me, while we caught up on life's events...because that's the great thing about Ed...he CARES about his clients - long after he puts the camera down!
A few months after my head shots was my wedding. And I had the misfortune of rain. So, while Ed had all kinds of shots envisioned [because he had the foresight to come to the rehearsal to check the venue out, while also capturing some hilarious moments] most of them were debunked because of the rain. Did that mean I walked away with a handful of "okay" shots? Nope. Was he running around frantically trying to figure out what to do? Nope. He was actually the one to talk me down from my heightened stress and disappointment. He made it work! That he was able to think quickly on his feet and come up with a Plan B was most impressive. I was so relieved to be in such good hands and to feel like I had a friend throughout the ENTIRE wedding process, the good and bad!
And while the marriage did not last - I have wonderful LASTING memories thanks to Ed and the crew at Diaz Digital Discoveries - ones that I will look back on fondly and wouldn't have been possible otherwise. I never hesitate to recommend him to anyone who not only wants great images, but the peace of mind of working with a professional that CARES about his clients. read more