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    Highly recommend David and Annie! They were awesome to work with from the time I contacted them all the way to the time the photos came out. The quality of their work is absolutely amazing and I'm absolutely glad I got to work with them for my fiancées surprise engagement. Thank you again guys!

    Surprise proposal at the SF Botanical Gardens Moon Viewing Pool
    Kyla N.

    They really went above and beyond for us! The photos are so amazing and both Annie & David were so helpful in guiding and posing us. I was crying the entire time but somehow all of the photos just look so ethereal. Their editing style is really nice & I love how it brings out the beauty of the location while still being focused on us. You can really see the love and emotions in all of the photos. I also love that after they said goodbye to us they still took a few more photos, including my favorite photo which is of us FaceTiming my family! They sent us 2 photos right away and then the rest of the photos a bit over a week later. They also wrote a beautiful blog post about us that we loved sending out to all of our friends and family members. Thank you so much Annie and David for capturing my favorite day ever!

    Amanda L.

    My fiancé, Kevin, proposed to me at Filoli Historic House & Garden, which was a proposal I could have only dreamt of. It is truly an understatement to say that I was so happy that he hired David as our photographer to capture our moment as a (literally) newly engaged couple. After I said, "yes!", David approached and introduced himself to me. He was very kind and professional. I'm someone who can be camera shy, but David made me feel very comfortable. He was easy to talk to, walked us through how to pose, and made the entire shoot so seamless and easy. I was so eager to see how our pictures turned out, and it was so nice that David gave us a sneak peek later that day. We were totally floored - his composition of the photos were so beautiful and he was able to perfectly capture our engagement. I showed my family and friends, and every single person not only exclaimed how beautiful our photos were, but immediately asked, "Who was your photographer?". They said that our photos looked so perfect and something that you would see in a movie. Shortly after my fiancé proposed to me, I remember thinking and saying that I wish we could stay in this moment forever. David's photos allows us to do just that -- relive and remember the emotions and the beginning of our next chapter. We are so grateful to David and the way he was able to capture our moment. You will not regret hiring David as your photographer. Thank you, David!!

    Ryan C.

    David came recommended by a good friend, and even with that high praise, I was still blown away by how helpful and professional he was from the very beginning. After my initial inquiry, David promptly reached out to set up a time to connect. He took the time to understand what I was looking for, then offered thoughtful suggestions for location sharing previous examples, the best time of day, and even how the lighting would look based on the sun's position. His attention to detail and willingness to help plan made the whole experience feel so smooth and stress-free. The morning of the shoot, he followed up with an ETA and where he'd be--super clear and organized. Later that day, he even sent over a sneak peek, and just a few weeks later, I received the full gallery of stunning photos. The quality and care in every shot truly exceeded my expectations. David went above and beyond, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone. I'd absolutely work with him again--or with his wife Annie--in the future. Can't say enough good things!

    Katherine T.

    We could not be happier and more grateful to have worked with such talented, thoughtful, caring, and professional individuals. Truly! From our initial meeting to receiving the photos, working with A Tale Ahead has only brought us joy and allowed us to relive our special occasions over and over again. Can I get married again just so I can have more time with Annie and David? Thank you for everything!

    When my fiancé was planning our proposal, he knew right away that David and Annie were the only people he trusted to capture this moment in our love story. They've been an important part of my family's life for 10 years -- they even photographed my sister's proposal -- and have since become our go-to family photographers. David and Annie are truly amazing to work with. They have a way of making you feel completely at ease, and they capture moments with such care and authenticity. Throughout the planning process, they answered every question my fiancé had and went above and beyond to help bring his vision to life. The photos and video let us relive this special moment over and over again, and we honestly can't thank them enough. They're not just talented -- they're thoughtful, kind, and simply the best at what they do.

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