David Frey & team was amazing for our wedding and our engagement shoot. I really enjoyed his humor he brought while shooting the stressful group photos before the wedding read more

David Frey & his team are absolutely wonderful. My wedding was very stressful to plan and execute so I was frazzled, having difficulty putting on a great face for photos. David made me laugh, lightened the mood and took magazine worthy photos that I continue to get complimented on whenever I pull out our wedding album. I loved David's positive energy, his professionalism & his ability to get the shot under any circumstances. The album itself is by far the best wedding album anyone has ever put together. It is thick and hard-bound. We look amazing but not photoshopped. The photos are glossy and gorgeous. I literally picked the best Wedding photographer I could have found. You definitely won't be disappointed choosing David Frey for your special event. read more

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I have known Michael Brannigan for years, so when it came time for my wedding, it was a no-brainer who would shoot it for me. Michael took the most amazing photos of our wedding day. We received 700 of the most special memories I could imagine and we were completely blown out of the water. Not only did he manage to capture the emotion and essence of our day, it also seems that he was able to capture so many of the little details such as my Mom's reaction to me walking down the aisle, my best friends toasting at their table after speeches, my husband brushing away a tear during our first dance, the list goes on. The care and attention to details, along with talent is what sets Michael apart from other photographers. I don't have a single complaint, and couldn't be happier. I could not more highly recommend a wedding/event photographer, and am thankful from the bottom of my heart. read more

We selected David Michael Photography for our wedding after a lengthy search this summer for the "perfect" photographer and company. We chose David Michael based on a recommendation from a friend, but to be honest we chose our photographer Michael Brannigan based on his personality during a face-to-face meeting. He was the perfect fit for what we were looking for, and being a picky bride and groom, we wanted to have someone we felt comfortable with as our photographer since they would be spending that special day with us. Well, the moment we got the photographs back from the wedding, we realized that we also selected the best photographer we could have possibly imagined! Michael was able to capture intimate and special moments that I don't even remember happening on that day! Looking through the pictures was like reliving the moment, and it was amazing how his photographs were able to capture the feeling and emotion of the wedding. It truly felt like we were looking at art, and you can tell just how passionate Michael is about his work. If you are looking for not only the best photographer, but someone who truly cares about your wedding being that special day you have dreamed of, you have found the right person and company. read more

We got married in March 2017 at Westlake Village Inn. David Frey was our photographer and we couldn't be any happier with his work, I 100% recommend him. He is professional, very friendly and makes the experience even more special. I normally don't like to pose for pictures, but he made it so easy and confortable that I ended up really enjoying the photo shoot from start to finish, we laughed all the time, he was great. He has very cool ideas and is always trying some new things to get one of a kind pictures. The results, AMAZING! great pictures that I'll cherish for ever. On top of that, we got the online versions 2 days after the wedding!! It was very special since we had family and friends still in town and got to relive the best day of our lives with them. Thank you David for making it possible! read more

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I want to commend Kerry Corcoran (and his 2nd shooter) from David Michael Photography! I am a Lighting Director for Coastal Event Lighting in Los Angeles and had the pleasure of working with Kerry a few weeks ago at a Bat Mitzvah. He is very professional with his clients as well as fellow vendors. I have seen the photos from this particular job as well as quite a few from past jobs and as far as me and my company is concerned, he should be your photographer of choice!!!! read more

These guys did a very nice job photographing our wedding. Prices aren't cheap but you get quality for your investment. Had a bit of a snafu with the wedding negatives (told they were thrown out, only to have them discovered/recovered afterwards). They ended up apologizing profusely for mix up and handled it in a classy way in the end. read more

We were given several names of photographers by our wedding planner and like good little children looked at all the websites diligently and tried to figure out whose "style" most complemented our own. Easier said than done because the majority of wedding photographs look one like the next, like the next, like. the. next.... until we got to David Michael Photography. That decision took 1.5 seconds to make. The photographs are tremendous; an atypical and beautiful use of light and shadow, a focus on the surroundings and a breathtakingly beautiful attention to detail that you just don't see with the sea of generic wedding photographers out there. The fact that Michael Brannigan was one heck of a cool guy was icing on the cake. We met him in his studio and loved him and were honestly happy to see him several months later at our wedding this past July. We put him through his paces with our four 4-year-old flower girls, 2 year old ring bearer, vintage car and mobs of family members all running wild and he took it in stride and we laughed and had a great time the whole way through. The pictures are extraordinairy; every single person who has seen them has been impressed. When we first started to plan our wedding, a friend told us to save the money on the flowers that won't survive the evening and a dress that you will never wear again and instead spend the money on beautiful pictures that will last forever. Michael Brannigan is worth every penny. You won't find a better photographer anywhere. read more

Michael & his assistant Michelle were amazing to work with! Michael had a great eye for capturing all our fun, loving, crazy & magical moments throughout our wedding. He is personable, bubbly, easy to connect with, made us laugh and have fun in the moment while keeping things professional and ensuring he got all the great shots we wanted with all of our loved ones who attended. Photos were our most important aspect we cared about, and we got an awesome guy to work with for a reasonable price that helped make the day unforgettable for years to come by his great photographs he captured. He was recommended to us and we are glad he was available. I've already passed his name along, as well as, friends asking for his info for their future family or event photography needs. read more

We used David Michael for our wedding and our photographer Kerry Corcoran was AMAZING!!!! He was such a pleasure to work with! Our engagement pictures came out amazing and the wedding pictures came out even better!!! The second shooter he brought on our wedding day was Greg, also amazing and a pleasure to work with!!! We got our wedding pictures back in less than 2 weeks after our wedding and there is seriously not one bad picture. Every single one of them is amazing! Kerry is so nice, funny, talented and such an absolute pleasure to work with! I would use him again for any future events I may need him for and I would refer Kerry and David Michael to everyone! Love him! read more

David Frey is an amazing photographer. David is a true professional. He has a seasoned eye and knows techniques that will make you look good, while his friendly, caring personality makes you feel good. The end result is you get the best pictures possible. Every part of the process, from our initial meeting to delivery of our album and subsequent add-ons were far above expectations Thank you David for capturing all of our weddings special moments . You are the best !!!! read more

David Michael Photography was incredible! Kerry and his assistant had the perfect personalities and talent using their creativity to capture our wedding day. Kerry was particularly good with organizing and positioning us and our guests for photos with elegance and humor. We highly recommend them! read more

Fourteen years ago, we hired David Michael Photography to photograph our wedding. Michael Brannigan took the most beautiful pictures of my whole family, giving me a lifetime of wonderful memories. My album is HUGE - we had so many amazing pictures from which to choose. Four years ago, Michael Brannigan drove an hour to photography my then two year old little girl. The photographs were absolutely breathtaking. Bottom line - I wouldn't use anyone else to take portraits of my family. We hope Michael never retires! We have a Bat Mitzvah to plan in a few years!! read more

Michael was great! I don't know how he managed to take such great pictures with the wind blowing 60mph and a 14 month old baby! He definitely made the process fun and not stressful. I would definitely recommend his services for your family pictures or wedding. read more

If you are here because you are thinking of selecting Michael as your wedding photographer here are three reasons why you should. 1. He takes awesome photographs (this is the main reason anyone chooses a photographer, but there's more than that.) 2. His prices are fair, for his quality of photos you could be spending an arm and a leg, but you will not with him. 3. He is a joy to be around. Most couples don't realize that out of all of your vendors you will spend the most time with your photographer, pick one with a great sense of humor. His great personality will help make you look your best in your smiles in the photos. Trust me, Pick him. read more

While he had previously photographed my fiancees sister's wedding and I had an idea of what to expect, I was very impressed with David Frey's work on our engagement shoot. Simply put, David was everything you both expect and hope for in a photographer. I'm generally as awkward as it gets when it comes to taking photos, but felt supremely confident for this shoot with David's guidance. His calm, hilarious, and reassuring nature help you both look and feel your best, but that's only the beginning. David had a terrific eye for accomplishing our goals in our engagement shoot, and also getting the most out of our surroundings. He completely "got" the theme that we were going for, and was patient with our desire to take some "silly" photos to include in the shoot. What's more, he was able to turn around our images for viewing in record time and they came out absolutely fantastic. I would absolutely recommend David for engagement photos, weddings, and whatever else you can imagine! read more

David has been our family photographer for 20 years, and we don't know what we'd do without him! He's practically a member of the family, having brilliantly documented every family celebration from our wedding to our son's bar mitzvah to our daughter's bat mitzvah. He's simply the best! His pictures and albums are magnificent and he is an absolute pleasure to deal with. Responsive, easy-going, funny, calm, and kind. read more

We used David Michael Photography for our wedding and were EXTREMELY pleased their work! There are two major things to consider when choosing a wedding photographer: 1) The quality of the photography Our pictures turned out beautifully. We have gotten countless compliments on our photos and what a beautiful job David and his team did. We are so grateful that we have such wonderful memories of our wedding day. 2) How easy the photographer is to work with. David was a pleasure to work with! He made our 'photo' session so much fun; our family (even our grandparents) appreciated his outgoing personality and sense of humor. He made everyone feel comfortable, and it really reflects in our photos because everyone was having a great time, even those who hate taking pictures! When I went in to pick the details for our wedding album I had the pleasure of meeting Michael, who is just as friendly and easy to talk to. It is evident within the first minute of meeting these guys that they really love their jobs, which is important when you are choosing someone to capture one of the most important days of your life. I don't have enough great things to say about David Michael Photography! I would highly recommend them! read more

There is a photographer named Brian Gordon who works at David Michael Photography who is AMAZING. He shot our wedding with the owner of the studio (Michael) and Brian captured the most incredible shots of our special day. He has the style that I love, candid, creative, and just awesome. I would definitly use this studio , but make sure to ask for Brian to shoot your day. ! read more

Kerry, thanks so much for the engagement "chill session". I honestly didn't understand the importance of it until we were 1/2 way into it and now realize that after doing that shoot, which was also a lot of fun and generated spectacular photos, has now given us the basics of how to take good pictures. We've gone through the learning curve, gotten to know you and believe we'll be able to take much better wedding pictures now, and with less stress! The photos are great! By teaching us a few basic things and giving us general pointers we were able to get the best pictures of us we've ever seen. read more

Words can hardly express what a fabulous job David did at my daughter's huge and elegant wedding this past March. Because of the number of people, with different things going on in different directions throughout the day, we really needed an experienced team who would capture all the festivities. David and his assistants worked tirelessly from morning till night. When we saw the photos a few weeks later, we could hardly believe how perfect every single one of them was. Just stunning, beautiful, set up exquisitely, capturing wonderful emotions and making everyone look beautiful. I cannot stop looking at them. It will be hard to choose which will go into an album because they are all so amazing. David Michael Photography is right up there with the best of the best. I would recommend him to the most discerning clientele and would definitely use him again. read more

Terrible job. Our photographer ended up leaving the company before our wedding, but since we had a contract he still did the job. Unfortunately, after the wedding, we had awful service since the photographer basically had no incentive to follow up with us since the photos were the property of his former employee. After several attempts to get ahold of someone, we worked directly with one of the owners who was just rude and obnoxious. He acted like he hated his job and seemed lazy and unprofessional to me. He also seemed like he could care less about our satisfaction with his company. I would not recommend this business at all. read more

David Frey did an amazing job handling our engagement and wedding photos. He was prompt, experienced, organized and creative. His easy-going personality and quick sense of humor helped my wife relax and enjoy our special day. It is clear that he has a complete command of his craft. The photos came out great! read more

We hired David for my wedding and could not have been happier. We did an engagement session with him first to make sure we liked him. He made both my husband and I feel comfortable and the pictures turned out fantastic. He is a bit on the pricey end but you definitely get what you pay for. I am so happy I made the decision to spend a little extra on our photographer because the pictures were truly breathtaking. It was impossible to narrow it down to 50 for my album. I loved them all. David is also extremely prompt. Our pictures were available within one week!!!! We were also able to keep ALL of our pictures on a disk so we can make extra copies in the future. I cannot recommend David enough!!! read more

My wife and I selected David Michael photography for our August 2014 wedding after interviewing a number of photographers. We were shocked at how much photographers cost and Michael (the photographer we worked with) came in on the low end put took the time to explain all the preparation and post wedding work that went into the cost. We met with him and immediately 'clicked' and it seemed a natural choice. We were not disappointed. He was in all the right places leading up to the ceremony, during the ceremony and at the reception. He also had an assistant to make sure everything was covered. The best part was he was really quick and efficient about getting the family and bride/groom photos after the ceremony so we could return to our guests. He helped make it the perfect day. We got back the pictures quickly and they could not have been nicer. read more

We have used David Michael three times over the past 6 years for significant family events. Patrick, dashing English photographer and very cool guy, has done all of our events and David is great to work with. As soon as we know we are having an event, we call Patrick and reserve the date. Beautiful pictures, friendly, excellent photographers. Thanks Patrick and David for helping make our events memorable. read more

We just received our wedding photos from our Memorial Day 2012 wedding, and I couldn't be more pleased with my photos. They were both artistic and traditional. Kerry has such an eye--not only for the perfect shot that captures the beautiful scenery, but he knows how to make a bride and groom look GOOD!!!! Also, he is hysterical and made the entire family feel comfortable as we were taking our family shots. He is absolutely amazing! read more

We recently contacted David Michael Photography for a photo session to celebrate my dad's 67th birthday. To say we contacted them at the last minute is an understatement. Michael worked with me to be able to book a photo session in a truly beautiful setting in between two other clients. He accommodated us in every way possible to be able to make this a very special celebration. The outdoor setting of our photographs perfectly joined our family's personalities and the beauty of the surroundings provided the perfect backdrop. Our photo session was incredible. Michael quickly put all of us as ease, and was able to joke around with everyone involved in the shoot. My father, who never smiles in photographs even smiled for Michael in a few of the pictures! The photographs he took of my daughters are incredible. My 10yr old daughter said, "Michael made me feel beautiful" and it clearly shows in the pictures he took of her. The portraits of both of my children are some of the best pictures they have ever taken and images our whole family will truly cherish. The portraits of my father and my step-mother perfectly capture the joy they have for each other. There are not enough stars to demonstrate how much I would recommend David Michael photography. The entire experience we have had with them from beginning to end has been nothing but a wonderful experience. They are truly a remarkable company. read more

I can't say enough nice things about David Michael Photo, and especially Michael Brannigan. It was very difficult managing all the vendors for our wedding, but Michael saved the day on multiple occasions. Not only was he a great photographer he recommended so many other vendors for our wedding. Each one that he recommended turned out to be absolutely wonderful too! In addition, he offered great advice and guidance on multiple occasions - our wedding and reception would not have been half as good without him. He was always professional, responded to emails and calls right away, and worked with our schedule, budget, and special requests. Most importantly, the photographs he took for our wedding were even more beautiful than I imagined - they were elegant, unique, and timeless! We can both imagine ourselves showing them to our kids and grandkids down the road. Truly first class! In addition, the photos were posted and we received CDs really quickly after the wedding. I highly recommend David Michael Photo, but especially Michael Brannigan! read more