Dustin just photographed my friends wedding this past weekend and the bride was super worried about the photographer since her mother in law booked Waller Wedding. I have to say even tho we have not seen the pictures yet since it was just a couple days ago Dustin is amazing such great guy super casual down to earth. Dustin is simply wonderful he connects with you instantly and you can see the love he has for his camera. I myself have a love for my camera and I must admit I have a pretty good eye and to see Dustin working his magic running all over to capture each and every moment possible was amazing. I look forward to seeing the pictures in the near future. If I could give a higher rating than 5 stars it would be 10+ Thank you Dustin read more

We hired Waller Weddings as our wedding videographer and we're so glad we did! We spoke with Dustin about what we envisioned our wedding video to be, and he delivered! He's so easy to work with and made us feel so comfortable on the day of our wedding. He had a vision for some epic sunset videos and captured them perfectly even though he had only a few minutes before the sun went down. He edited our video so beautifully and he was quick to make minor edits on our final videos based on our feedback. Our family and friends said they were in tears reliving our magical day (as were we!). We highly recommend working with Waller Weddings! read more

Dustin and his team were truly a delight to work with for my wedding! He is so kind, creative, attentive, profressional, positive, energetic and makes you feel at ease during your event. My husband does not like to take photos and he had nothing but great things to say about Dustin. And the pictures of course were amazing! Do not hesitate to book Dustin for your next event, you won't regret it! read more

I would highly recommend Dustin Waller of Waller Weddings who did the videography of our daughter's wedding. Dustin's approach to editing shows his sensitivity to tell a story that fits the bride and groom so well. Somehow he "feels" the emotions of everyone and the mood of every moment of that day. The creativity is extremely impressive -- the editing is unbelievable -- and the music choices were spot on. If you want to enjoy your wedding for a life time on a video that catches all the beautiful and fun moments of your special day, contact Dustin at Waller Weddings. read more

Just wonderful start to finish. The pictures are so gorgeous and Courtney and Dustin were so easy and lovely to work with. Multiple people told me after the wedding how much they enjoyed interacting with our photographers. We didn't make it easy on them.... it was a rare rainy day and I REALLY wanted pictures on the beach, and we had a very tight timeline for the whole event. But they handled it all so gracefully and also made my husband and I feel so comfortable in front of the camera. People LOVED seeing the slideshow at the wedding of pictures from the day and the teaser album that we could share online right away was just perfect. I can't recommend them enough. Thank you Dustin and Courtney!!!! read more

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Very disappointed in the level of customer service and quality we received. Initially we were excited about working with Dustin, as he was recommended by our venue. He was attentive and professional in the introductory meeting and followed up before the wedding to ensure he understood our expectations. HOWEVER, come the day of the wedding, we were EXTREMELY unsatisfied and frankly distraught because our special day was not captured the way we were promised it would be. My bride did not get the special shots she requested and the editing looks like it was rushed and done poorly. My wife had to purchase PhotoShop to fix the photos. Not to mention the photos and videos were delivered OVER TWO MONTHS after the promised, CONTRACTED date. We had family and friends asking to see our special day, even asked for teasers, and Dustin continued to verbally agree to get them to us asap and we continued to wait. We had to ask FIVE times for updates. He made excuses about being busy and us being important. He even said he would send us a "special gift" to make it up to us. That never happened. He even spelled my name wrong throughout our entire wedding video. Just embarrassing. I wouldn't recommend Waller Wedding services to anyone. Big disappointment and so many empty promises. Don't make the same mistake. We paid way too much to have regrets for the rest of our lives :( read more

Wow, what an amazing job Dustin and his wife did with our wedding. About 2 weeks before the wedding we had to find a new photographer. I found them online, spoke with them briefly and booked. I was nervous because I really didn't have too much time to research and make sure they were a good fit. With the wedding being so close, he made sure to make the booking and prep process so easy. Him and his wife were fun, easy going and fit right in with our group. They made a process that can be sometimes stressful, easy and fun. The pictures turned out amazing and I really wouldn't have changed a thing. Thank you so much for making our day so memorable. read more

Dustin and Courtney shot our wedding photos early 2016 at Santa Barbara city hall and Belmond El Encanto. They were super easy to communicate and work with. They are that kind of people that you would want to be friends with in real life, and not just because they shoot amazing pictures! Adding on those, their price is very reasonable compared some others, and their turn-around time for touch up is fairly fast. We have around 5 photos from that day hanging out in our new house now, absolutely love the very natural style with subtle but strong emotion captures! read more

Dustin Waller is the real deal. He came as a recommendation from a friend (he shot their wedding), so my fiance and I decided to connect with him for an engagement photo session. From the moment we met him over Skype to the correspondance we've had with him since the photoshoot, he's been nothing short of friendly, professional, and responsive. It doesn't hurt that he's a darn good photographer on top of all that. He's been more than prompt with his appointments as well as deliverables. His selection of shoot location was perfect. His attitude and demeanor the day-of was fantastic. Very fun to work with - my fiance and I both felt very comfortable posing for pictures (which we normally don't!). Our pictures turned out incredibly. We're both very happy with the results. I don't think my fiance and I could have found better value for our money. read more

On literally one of the most significant days in your life, you owe it to yourself to have it captured by someone who takes a genuine approach and has the creative capacity capture the gravity of your day in the highest form. As a somewhat critical photographer myself, I was skeptical of wedding photographers in general based on what I had seen in the quality and composition of the photos captured at previous weddings I had attended and seen online. Dustin and Courtney were recommended to us by a friend, and after meeting them for the first time and viewing their portfolio and getting to know them over a cup of coffee, it was an easy decision to select them as our photographers for our October 2016 wedding. I'll admit that I'm not the most comfortable when it comes to striking a pose in front of the camera, but they really made it easy for my wife and I to look our best, (graciously letting me know to suck my belly pooch in a little bit) and really took the stress off that aspect of our day. After receiving access to our final photos, we were completely floored. My wife and I had never had such great photos of ourselves. The composition and exposure were perfect, and they captured all the right moments. I regard these images as some of the best investments of our lives. Please save yourself some trouble and book Dustin and Courtney if you can. You will not be disappointed. read more

There aren't enough words to describe how amazing Dustin and Courtney are! We hired them as our photographers, videographer, and photo booth for our wedding, which was the best decision we made! Not only are they the kindest and most genuine people you will ever meet, they are also so talented and passionate about what they do! I loved how we told them the kinds of pictures we would like and they delivered that on another level, they got inspired during the pictures to do certain poses, which made for pictures that we can't wait to frame! The fact that we were able to hire photography, videography and our photo booth through them was so incredible and made everything flow so much better. Their photo booth came with a photo booth attendant which made such a difference and I truly have never seen a better photo booth than this one at a wedding! They also were able to guide us since we are awkward and never take pictures quite like this, we never felt uncomfortable the entire picture-taking time! Everyone at our wedding can't stop talking about how amazing our pictures turned out and we couldn't agree more! These are some of the most special pictures we will ever take and we were so lucky to have Waller Weddings capture our special day. read more

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Such an incredibly talented duo of photographers. They did an amazing job on my brother's wedding, photos and video, and they're such a nice couple. Professional, talented, kind...exactly what anyone would want for their special day. They will not disappoint! read more

The Wallers were easily one of the best parts of our wedding day. So funny and kind, but also so incredibly talented. They showed us some of the photos on their camera while we were taking them and they look AMAZING. Their ability to stay on a tight schedule was beyond impressive, especially considering we had 6 young children in a lot of our shots (not an easy task to wrangle toddlers!!). I don't feel particularly comfortable in front of a camera, but the Wallers made me feel so relaxed. They have such a wonderful way about them. Cannot recommend them enough! read more

We had the good fortune to win a free engagement session from Dustin and Courtney after I entered my name into a drawing at a bridal show up in Santa Barbara, and they were AMAZING--especially considering we had signed a contract with another photographer 2 days before we found out we had won. They insisted on doing the shoot anyway, and were very accommodating with our location in downtown LA, coming all the way down from Ventura for the afternoon. They were a pleasure to work with, we were quite comfortable, and we are so, so happy with the photos. We'd definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer, and we may try to rope him into a wedding video for our October wedding now that he's starting to do videos as well. Highly, highly recommend. Thanks guys! read more

Waller Photography is worth it. If you are looking for memories to last a lifetime then use them. We wanted timeless memories and that is exactly what we got. read more

Hands down my favorite wedding vendor! When we booked Dustin and Waller Weddings in Nov. 2013, they'd never shot at The Fess Parker Resort in Santa Barbara, but by our wedding in October 2014, they were seasoned vets for that venue! I ran into Dustin almost every time I was at The Fess Parker meeting other vendors and making arrangements! And ever time I saw him he stopped to chat about weddings in general, and mine specifically. I felt very secure in my pick even before the big day! And then on the big day? They showed up on time and silently flowed into the bridal suite snapping photos and taking video. One of his team ran across the resort several times picking up ring pillows and other small items to take detail photos of herself, not wanting to bother a member of the wedding party to gather things we should have had available already. They helped us keep calm and cool in the unseasonable heat- and the pictures are fantastic! The little slideshow that they set up at the reception so you can see some of the getting ready and ceremony pictures was a great touch! We even have a photo of my husband and I watching the little slideshow. Dustin kept in touch after the wedding and when they sent the original Zip drive it came in a really great box that was decorated and just super "wedding" cute! They also made all the photos available online very soon after the wedding so I could share with the wedding party (and on Facebook!). I HIGHLY recommend Waller Weddings, and look forward to working with them again if we do an anniversary shoot. read more

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We cannot say enough about Dustin. We met with him, his lovely wife and adorable baby a couple months before the wedding to talk through our day and there was an instant click. Dustin did not just take pictures at our wedding, he became a member of our family & friends, and a part of our day. Days later people still could not stop raving about how great he was at not just making them feel comfortable in photos, but also how great of a person he is. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding photographer within driving distance and cannot wait to see our photos! Thank you, Dustin!! read more

Dustin and Courtney were absolutely a God-send! They shot our daughter's wedding, and we were so thankful we chose them. They were easy to work with at the wedding: Careful of delicate family situations, sensitive to our (us and our daughter and her husband) requests, polite and unobtrusive. And the results exceeded out expectations! I'm a Graphic Designer, so very selective about colors, lighting and details in the background of photos. Yet I was completely thrilled with the images, as was my husband and daughter / son in law! THANK YOU, Dustin and Courtney, for your professional and loving care for this ever so important event! read more

The Wallers are a perfect duo for your wedding day. From the moment my fiancé and I met them to our engagement photo session they were top of the line professionals. But what makes them stand out the most is their warm and honest personalities that mix with their fantastic eye for the moment. We all know how important the photos are during the whole wedding process, and this engaging couple are there with you every step of the way. Another great thing about them is their ability to mesh your ideas with theirs to create a whole spectrum of photos to choose from. I work in the film and television business operating cameras so I am one of the most picky people when it comes to whom I am gonna hold responsible for the most important day of my life and The Wallers have gone above and beyond what I was looking for. read more

My husband and I got married in July, 2016 with Dustin Waller and an assistant as our photographers. I cannot thank Dustin enough for not only GORGEOUS wedding photos, but for also being so mellow and down to earth. He helped us relax after the ceremony for our bride and groom photos and we even played around with some shots in the corner store while getting some Vitamin Waters to hydrate. He is definitely an artist, not just a wedding photographer. He sees the whole environment and creates amazing compositions. I highly recommend him! read more

Dan and I feel so lucky to have had Dustin and Courtney as our wedding photographers! They are so kind-hearted and genuine and we immediately felt comfortable with them. I can't overstate how important feeling comfortable is when it comes to photographers. Posing for the camera for an extended period of time can be an awkward experience unless you have a photographer that works to make you feel comfortable. From engagement shoot to the sparkler exit Dustin and Courtney were such a fun couple to work with. Planning a wedding can be so stressful and I often felt like I was just living day to day checking things off my list. But I remember our engagement shoot as such an enjoyable retreat where for a few hours we got away from that list-checking mentality and could focus on one another. Not to mention Dustin and Courtney are very good at making you laugh! During the shoot, Dustin and Courtney gave us good direction when we needed it, but also let us be ourselves. They were open to ideas when we had certain shots we thought would be fun. In the end, the shots really captured Dan and I as a couple. They were so good! Their turnaround for our engagement photos was very speedy. Within a few weeks I was already making the photo guest book for our wedding. They went above and beyond when it came to the weekend of our wedding too. We felt so relaxed on our wedding day knowing that they were capturing the day. From getting ready, to the ceremony, to our couples shots, they kept us smiling and laughing. Our guests kept raving about the slide show they set up at the reception with photos they took earlier that day. They captured so many great memories of our special day and we cannot thank them enough. We love our wedding photos! Just like our engagement photos the turnaround for our wedding photos was very quick. We received our photos within a month along with a sneak peak gallery shortly after our wedding. Thank you so much Dustin and Courtney! You both are awesome! Kenz&Dan read more

Dustin and Courtney Waller are awesome! They photographed my wedding at Elings Park, which was a new venue for them. From they beginning they were great to work with and were very responsive. Their pictures were BEAUTIFUL and they made us very comfortable. Even our guests mentioned how friendly they were. They were very reasonably priced an well worth every cent. Thank you, Dustin and Courtney! read more

My husband and I highly recommend Dustin and Courtney Waller for wedding photography. We were originally introduced to the Wallers from a recommendation from a friend who had them photograph her wedding. At first we were hesitant because the Wallers were out of our price range. After meeting with them and seeing their photographs on their website, we decided to splurge. My husband and I agree that they were worth every penny! Dustin and Courtney are a great couple to work with. When it forecasted rain on our engagement shoot we were able to push it back a day, which was closer to Courtney's baby due date. Dustin did a FANTASTIC job at multiple locations despite keeping an ear out for his phone informing him that Courtney had gone into labor. His intuition was spot on as she ended up going into labor the next day! The day of the wedding the Waller's were very easy going. Throughout the ceremony and reception my husband and I didn't notice them as they seamlessly took photos as we remained enjoying ourselves in the present moment. When we did more staged photoshoots (bride/groom, family, bridal party) we felt they put us at ease in front of the camera. Typically I get really shy when taking photos but the day of the wedding I felt like I could just be myself and the photos reflected that. The photos came out amazing and my husband and I will cherish them for a lifetime!!! Without any reservations we recommend the Wallers!!! read more

My husband and I were beyond pleased with our decision to hire Waller Weddings to do our engagement and wedding day photos! They over exceeded our expectations with their wonderful personalities and amazing photography skills. They captured all the right moments! They interacted with us, our wedding party, family, and friends in such a fun way that they seemed like they fit right in. The way they conducted themselves was the perfect combination of casual and professional. It assured me that they knew what they were doing, but their casual demeanor didn't add any extra stress into our day. They helped to keep us on time without making us feel rushed. The day went by so quickly, and every time I look back at the photos from that day, I get to reminisce about all the wonderful moments that flew by. Dustin and Courtney are super easy to work with! They are always available for questions. They are very accommodating, and even helped get our wedding party to the venue by driving some of us in their mini-van! They will go above and beyond to make your day amazing and you will get spectacular photos to cherish forever! read more

I can't say enough about how professional, fun, competent, creative and enjoyable Dustin and his team were during my wedding. I also can not stop looking at the wedding photos and video.... over and over.... They are on my screensaver, my wallpaper, everywhere! Besides making me feel completely comfortable, they added a nice fun to the wedding and had my husband and I do creative shots that I am forever grateful to have in our wedding albums. After going through all of the pictures and the wedding video, my family and I couldn't believe all of the places they captured photographs from and they literally had EVERYTHING covered. They don't just do this as a job, I can tell that it is pure FUN for them. We had a wedding at the Santa Barbara Courthouse and the reception at the Riviera and they captured the brilliance of both environments. Dustin takes a lot of care of each and every detail and his team of the videographer and co-photographer really made my wedding so super special. Additionally Dustin helped me to put together a video of our childhood photos for a slideshow I had presented at the wedding which was very aesthetic. Thank you for everything and you are HIGHLY HIGHLY recommended!!!! read more

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After meeting Dustin and Courtney at the SB Wedding Expo, we knew they were going to be the perfect fit for us as our wedding photographers. They are extremely down to earth people with a beautiful talent. Throughout the entire planning process we were connected and they helped a ton in laying out the day-of game plan. We met with them a few times in person to work through the plan and make sure we were clear on all the little details. On the day of the wedding everything went seamlessly; they fit right in with us and felt like part of the group. We literally didn't have to worry about a thing; we felt very comfortable during our photo sessions and they were great about keeping our crew together and moving, as you can imagine herding 15+ people isn't an easy task! During the reception they played a slideshow of photos from earlier in the day which was such a treat! We also used their photobooth, which was a total hoot! Our guests loved it. The turnaround time for the actual pictures was really fast; we have digital rights to everything, and they even sent a sweet box with a USB and other little goodies afterwards. Hands down the Wallers were worth every penny. Highly recommended! read more

My husband and I had an awesome experience with Dustin on our wedding day. He is extremely personable and makes the entire process easy and fun. He was also very helpful with suggestions and helping us plan the day. We planned the entire wedding last minute, about 3 weeks before the event. It was a non-traditional wedding, involving just us and our parents on the beach, so we just needed a couple hours of photography of the ceremony and some pictures taken around town. The Wallers were very flexible about fitting us into their schedule. They also cut us a really good deal since we didn't need the normal "wedding photography" package... and maybe just because we're so cool. Dustin did the photography and is great to talk to. He made the day really fun, rather than just a bunch of stiff photo taking. He even indulged in the champagne with us! The photos had a quick turnaround, getting online in about 3 weeks, and they turned out fabulous. There's even some good ones of my husband who has THE MOST awkward photo smile. I would highly recommend the Wallers for wedding photography, or any other professional photos you need taken. read more

It is hard to put in to words our experience with Waller Weddings. How can we fit in all of the amazingness into one little review? Working with Dustin and Courtney felt more like hanging with family and friends versus a business transaction. They are two of the most genuine, fun and talented people I have ever worked with. They are the perfect combination of laid back and professional. From the initial email requesting more information to our planning calls, we were never left feeling anything but happy and confident in our decision to have them shoot our Wedding. They even worked with us on special pricing to accommodate a 9 hour day which we greatly appreciated. Flash forward to our Wedding Day. We, of course, were running a little behind schedule and showed up to the venue about 30 minutes late. Dustin and Courtney were already up and running, shooting the details without anyone prompting them or asking them to - which got us right back on track. The whole day felt very natural and the flow was great! They even managed to wrangle up all 156 of our guests for a fantastic group shot in no time at all. That turned out to be our favorite photo! They captured wonderful candid moments and the most beautiful minute details as well. Nothing felt forced and after the bridal party finished our posed shots, they completely blended in with the guests to the point you didn't even know they were right there with you. The great service continued long after the wedding. We received teaser photos while we were still on our Honeymoon which was amazing and helped tide us over until we received the remaining photos. They were all beautiful and very well done. We received a link to all of the photos via email and later in the mail a fun personalized carved wooden box with a thumb drive in it, accompanied by a super sweet thank you note and a delicious chocolate bar. That was the perfect touch to tie everything together. We have and will continue to happily recommend Waller Wedding Photography to any Bride or Groom to capture their day! read more