My husband and I adored working with JD on our wedding day at Hotel Emma this past October (2021). When I went into wedding season and specifically started looking for a photographer, I was looking for a few specific things. Someone who could work with the reserved nature of my husband and camera-awkwardness of myself for one. Secondly, someone who had a portfolio with an eye for detail that would capture the details and vision I curated for our big day. And of course, a classic editing style that would outlive trend and serve as a gorgeous timestamp of our wedding day. John David ticked those three important boxes and exceeded my expectations in his professionalism on our wedding day, and even more so in the gallery of our photos we received last week. He and his second shooter moved us through our wedding day in a timely manner and kept us on schedule, totally cool as a cucumber leading us from getting ready scenes to portraits to wedding party shots with nothing but positive energy. They captured the love reverberating in the ceremony space when I see all my friends and family surrounding us. They didn't miss a beat when it came down to running through our list of family/ friend groups and capture the energy of our people non-stop dancing all night. His final product is a work of art. Full stop, gorgeous photos. They deserve to be full page in Vogue - and not at alll because we're models who can pose for a shot but because JD's ability to make us comfortable and read people made it intuitive for him to catch us in our most natural moments. I am forever grateful for the photos of our day he's given us and couldn't recommend him enough. If you want someone who will be a calming presence on an inherently hectic day, professional in all interactions, a keen artistic sense, and a bottom line kind human being to work with -- seriously look no further and write the check without looking back. He's 10000% worth it and we'll will be writing another review for a 10 year vowel renewal party when we get there! read more

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If you're looking for a super talented, easy to work with, out-of-the-box thinking, creative photographer to capture your special day, BOOK JD NOW! JD was with us every step of the way--he helped guide us when we didn't even know what we were looking for, asking us the right questions to get a sense of our style and vision. We were so at ease with JD! He's an absolute professional and on top of it, just such a calming presence...he was able to calm me during some of my meltdowns day of as well, haha! Thank you so much for capturing the best part of our quirky, multi-cultural wedding celebration, JD! The night was a blur, but I get tears looking at the photos you took, truly capturing the joy and love felt by all that night :) We were so lucky to have you! Super belated post! read more

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Our company brought JD into our office to take photos during our real estate industry headshot event and he blew everyone away! JD was exceptionally skilled at putting everyone at ease and getting them to smile genuine smiles! His ability to relax you, while taking the most incredible photos is highly unique. Not only is he an incredible photographer, but he's a TRULY WONDERFUL person, with an almost occult ability to capture the true nature of people and moments. I highly recommend him and actually wish I could give him 100 stars!!!! read more

After being referred to JD from the Spicewood Vineyard vendor preferred list, I cannot imagine having anyone else capture both my bridal portraits and wedding day shots. JD felt like a member of the family just in the first 5 minutes of meeting him. He has such a talent for capturing the lighting and emotion behind every photograph. He went above and beyond his job, by helping me find a hairdresser for my bridals, fighting off the fire ants, and helping me feel calm and collected during my big day. JD is the most genuine and kind guy. Kyle and I are blessed to know him and have him be a part of our biggest day. read more