We hired Dustin Cantrell to be our photographer for our wedding in San Gregorio, CA on March 19, 2022 at the recommendation of our wedding venue. Dustin was friendly, responsive and easy to work with. He provided us helpful advice and guidance throughout the process. On the day of our wedding, Dustin was everywhere we looked, snapping photos left and right. He did a great job capturing most of the photos we requested. Our wedding party like working with him, especially since he worked quickly and was professional. He even went up on a ladder and captured a fantastic photo of all our wedding guests, which was a unique photo we really wanted to have. We received over 800 photos (in both color and black and white) from Dustin a little less than three weeks after our wedding, which was a way faster turnaround time than we expected. He mailed the photos to us on a flash drive and also provided us a link where we could access all the photos online. Dustin captured every moment of our wedding, including the wedding party getting ready, our first look, the ceremony, the cocktail hour, the reception dinner and dancing! He also captured great photos of the wedding venue, including our ceremony site and our beautifully decorated reception hall. The quality of the pictures Dustin took were fantastic. The colors in the photos were so vivid. Dustin is especially an expert at capturing photos of nature, which was important since our ceremony was in a Redwood Tree Grove. We were impressed by all the angles and perspectives of the photos he took at our ceremony. Also, Dustin took great candid photos of our guests' facial expressions, which confirmed for us just how much fun everyone had. We highly recommend hiring Dustin for your future wedding and events. read more

Dustin and I worked together recently at a wedding in Sonoma, and the pictures were exquisite. He did a great job capturing the emotion and joy that was on display throughout the ceremony and reception. Wonderful! read more

We hired Dustin as a photographer recommended by our wedding venue, OVY Camp. We're so happy we did. Dustin captured every aspect of our big day that we planned with him leading up to the event, on schedule, without an assistant! The images blew away our expectations. All images are vibrant, well exposed, and feel like they've captured the personality and excitement of ourselves and our guests. They really are photos we'll treasure for the rest of our lives. read more

We used Dustin For both our engagement shoot and wedding day, couldn't be happier!!!! He fit our style, super chill and relaxed which made us more comfortable in front of the camera but he also stayed on schedule and was ultimate professional making sure things went smoothly for us! We would recommend him to anyone looking to capture their special day. We appreciated his sense of humor and attention to details in his custom flash drive personal note wedding photo delivery! read more

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Dustin was one of our favorite people we worked with throughout our wedding journey. Not only did he take amazing photos of our engagement session and wedding, but he was an invaluable resource all along the way. His shots are a good mix of candid and traditional, and he has a knack for getting his subjects to relax. He has a talent for making everyone photogenic and it shows in his work. Beyond just taking good photos, which is obviously the first qualifier for any photographer, Dustin went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and confident leading up to and the day of the wedding. Our engagement session was more than just staged photos for our family, it was a crash course in being photographed comfortably. It was a consultation. It was sort of a dry-run for the inevitable spotlight on the wedding. After our engagement session we felt ready and more excited, making it totally worth it. Dustin's level of professionalism and attention to detail the day of was impressive. He was everywhere he needed to be with little direction. He disappeared into the background and captured so many moments we never saw ourselves. He collaborated with the staff, planners, and family to make sure nothing was left uncaptured without any intervention from us, allowing us to focus on our friends and family. The final product was fantastic. Can't recommend him enough! Thank you Dustin! read more

My fiancée (Sarah) and I just finished looking at the photos from our engagement, and we gushed at each one. I cannot say enough good things about Dustin, his work, and our experience. Dustin's work is amazing and speaks for itself, so I will limit my review to my interaction with Dustin. The proposal was a surprise, and Dustin helped me plan the day to ensure everything went smoothly. Dustin made the entire experience from coordinating (which I did while in Georgia!) to the actual photoshoot smooth and enjoyable. Sarah and I love our photos, and I would recommend Dustin without reservation. read more

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Dustin is the man! He excels not only in his photography, but runs his business very professionally. We had very little stress in planning this aspect due to his super quick response time, helpful tips, and friendly reminders to provide him things he needed. It was so comforting to know that he was organized and prepared. Now, let's talk about his photos... he did an amazing job capturing all aspects of our Yosemite wedding. Everything was outdoors in the forest, which can make for some challenging lighting conditions. Well, he nailed it and we were absolutely stunned at how good the photos came out. He has a gift of really capturing the emotion and experience while also producing high quality photographs. This guy will go above and beyond for you and is always prepared. We did a day after shoot in Yosemite Valley and Glacier Point and Dustin had already driven to all the places and picked out the spots. He really does his research and produced easily the best Yosemite wedding photos I've ever seen. We were blessed with great lighting and he made such a huge effort to give us stunning photos. Can't thank him enough! read more

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Dustin was an absolute pleasure to work with. He shot both our engagement photos, as well as, our wedding day photos. He was professional, prompt, and polite. It almost felt like our photos were being shot by a close family friend. He really made sure to get to know my husband and I. He was very communicative and helpful throughout the planning process. On the day of the wedding, it was almost as if Dustin wasn't there... in a good way. My husband and I felt super relaxed and comfortable, which made for some great candid shots of the day. I come from a large family and Dustin made sure to take care of all the 'must need' family photos for the day. It went quickly and smoothly. We received over 600 pictures from our wedding day, both in color and black and white. He made sure to capture all of the small, intimate details from our day, which were special to us. He processed our photos and sent them to us within a month of our wedding. read more

I highly recommend Dustin! Our wedding photos came out amazing! He was so easy to work with and very professional. He has an artist's eye for composition and captured all the beautiful moments of our ceremony. If you're looking for a wedding photographer, you can't go wrong with Dustin Cantrell Photography! read more

Dustin and his assistant were amazing! We had an Indian -Jewish wedding that spanned 3 days and had Dustin there for almost all of it. He gave me a good price too for the amount of work he did. Things I liked/what to expect with Dustin: - Very chill attitude that makes it seem like not a big deal - I loved this - He's fast! I was dreading doing 2-3 hours of photos but it literally flew by with him and I got to actually enjoy my wedding! go figure! And the photos of course were great - More moody/arty vibe - I like the more dark and story effect of his photos - Great communication - responds in timely manner and is thorough - Works well with the family - he knows how to be polite but also firm when family can hinder the some of the more formal photos, can work to get people's attention when needed. That's saying a lot with a big indian/jewish family. The photos were fantastic and delivered WAY faster than I expected. We got 2 USB's worth of photos - every one is done in B&W too. I would HIGHLY recommend Dustin. read more

Let me help you in your search for a professional photographer. Boom! You need not search further for an expert photographer in the Northern California area. I was present as one of the guests of honor at our daughter and SIL's intimate Mendicino winter wedding this month. Dustin's presence during the ceremony discretely captured special moments of the ceremony and joyful recessional. Tender moments are preserved in a spectacular archived gallery. The bridal party portraits on Mendicino Headlands demonstrate his particular ease for catching the drama of sunset without overshadowing the bride and groom. He is generous with his bank of creativity and expertise. From what I understand he was willing to take input of the couple's wishes for optimizing the venue's potential which lead to a magnificent outcome in keepsake photos. Of a timely note, he observed appropriate health safety protocols as a priority. Do not hesitate to contract with Dustin Cantrell Photography. read more

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My fiancé and I are not originally from this area so when I went searching for photographers to take our engagement photos, Dustin's incredible photos caught my eye. Asking him to take our photos at Sutro Baths was the best thing we could have done! We had a lot of fun working with Dustin. He is really easy going and made us feel very at ease the whole time. He also had us laughing quite a bit. The photos came out better than we could have hoped for! I'd recommend Dustin a thousand times over. read more

Dustin is just awesome! I found Dustin via a friend who had used him at their wedding in the Caribbean that I attended and after seeing her photos I knew Dustin had to be our photographer. In the run up to the wedding he was super helpful and gave really good guidance on what time he would need on the day to get the best shots. We did both an engagement shoot and our wedding day with Dustin and it was brilliant. On the wedding day you hardly noticed he was there and he made my husband and I feel at ease and relaxed. We got through the family shots and couple shots super quick so that we could get back to our guests which I really appreciated! We did the engagement shoot a couple of months before the wedding, mainly so that we could get comfortable in front of the camera and it really helped on the wedding day as we knew the shots we liked of ourselves and what ones we didn't and we got through pictures on the wedding much quicker as a result. We also now have an amazing selection of photos pre-wedding which we love! Dustin gave us the most amazing selection of over 600 beautifully edited photos from the wedding day in both color and black and white. It was really hard to pick out our favourites to share with friends as there were so many awesome ones to choose from! However, our favourites are the more journalistic 'action' shots that Dustin is just so great at taking when you don't even realize. We could not recommend him enough. read more

By far the best vendor we hired for our wedding day. Dustin is such a joy to work with, know exactly what he's doing, and was able to capture our wedding even better than we could have expected. I recommend having the engagement shoot, just as a way to get to know each other a little bit before the big day. We didn't really "want" one (we didn't have plans to blast the photos all over social media or anything) but are so glad we decided to go for it. We were so impressed with the end result. Seriously...we'd get married again just to get to work with Dustin a second time!! read more

Can't recommend Dustin enough! We saw Dustin's website and knew we wanted to work with him. After a Skype call we knew it was a great match, and he did not disappoint. He had a lot of personalities to contend with, and often got conflicting information from our wedding planner. We were so happy to have his clear vision and were grateful that in the midst of planning chaos, Dustin was a clear and consistent communicator, always sending tips, and making gestures that affirmed for us that THANKFULLY pictures were something we wouldn't have to worry about. The day of the wedding we let him do his thing and were so happy with the outcome. Thanks for rolling with the punches, and capturing such lovely memories for us. read more

Dustin photographed my proposal to my now fiancé and future wife. I for some reason decided to propose in a city I've never been to and Dustin was incredibly helpful and organized in planning the day. I knew from his other shoots at Muir Woods that the photos would turn out beautiful but was somehow still blown away. Dustin was warm and friendly, gave us space to enjoy the moment and then helped direct us to create some beautiful shots that we plan to use for our engagement photos on our website. We received the final edits quickly and could not have been happier with Dustin, his communication and organization and the photos he was able to create. Highly recommend! If we were getting married on the west coast we would certainly have him cover our wedding day! read more

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I fell in love with Dustin's work via his NYC Craigslist advertising for engagement photos. Who knew, right?? His portfolio had the exact aesthetic that I was looking for. I am pretty sure that I reviewed almost every other CL ad as well as every google search result for engagement photos NYC and nothing compared to Dustin's style or the value for price. I knew we had to book him. Dustin has a commitment to responsiveness and professionalism. He works with you to ensure you get what you are looking for in the final product. We were both new to professional photos and were pretty anxious about it. He talked us through it and went with our natural response - to have fun with it and laugh. Also, because we are both non-native NYers who moved to NYC together, we wanted elements of NYC but not anything cliche. Dustin delivered. Our photos really capture who we are as a couple more so than I would have ever expected. I can't stop looking at them. On top of all that, he's also a really nice guy and laughed at our jokes. Happiness all around! Thank you, Dustin! read more

Lovely experience and even better photography. We did a shoot with our two dogs. Family portraits as he referred to them as :) We now have xmas card materials, as well as wonderful canvas and print options for ourselves and our parents for gifts and lifelong enjoyment! Dustin is wonderful to work with and I would hire him for an event in a heartbeat. He knows some great locations as well. read more

We used Dustin's services for our wedding this past Memorial Day weekend. When looking for a photographer, we were looking for someone with great modern style, reasonably priced and funny - Dustin checked all of our boxes and more. We wanted a wedding a few vintage elements and Dustin came through big time - he brought a vintage Polaroid for a few photos! Awesome touch. Firstly, he scouted out our wedding site early on. It was at least an hour from Manhattan in the middle of the NJ countryside. He scoped out a few spots for our 'First Look' photos (i hadn't had the chance to find any spots) and all of this spots were perfect. The weather that day was pretty miserable - extra windy, drizzling and random moments of sunshine. Dustin adapted to the weather with grace. He climbed into a muddy field in order to get the perfect shot - all while making us laugh to break the tension - I am not great in front of the camera. He also took excellent family group photos and captured the moment all the way through our reception. I highly recommend Dustin's services read more

Dustin was incredible. He was recommended to us by a friend and we couldn't have been happier. His professional expertise helped us feel at ease leading up to the wedding, and our engagement shoot ensured that we knew what to expect on the wedding day. On the day of, he kept us on schedule with his efficiency, which was not an easy task. The pictures themselves are wonderful, and he did a great job with both portraits and candids. His turnaround time was super fast, and we would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding photographer. read more

We have worked with Dustin on two occasions. Dustin captured our Engagement photos wonderfully. We had had an experience with another photographer that has left my fiancé and I a little shy, uncomfortable and stiff in front of the camera, but Dustin was super wonderful in helping make this a great experience. He joked back and forth with my fiancé the whole time which helped him and me loosen up and great some great photos. Plus, we really didn't known what to do. Dustin was great at positioning us and getting a good shot at the right time. We were so happy with the results. I hired him to shoot our family photos as well which turned out beautifully. We were a lot to handle with so many people but the photos came out beautifully. read more

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TL;DR -- one of the best decisions we made that day (othen than, you know, getting hitched). I found Dustin online, and his style really resonated with me! Photography was something we wanted to prioritize for the wedding, and although we didn't meet until the day of the wedding, he was a consummate professional. His packages were well-structured and comprehensive, which was really helpful in getting us to decide on him. He sent out timetables, helpful suggestions and reminders to give him the information he needed. On the day of the wedding, I was a bit nervous having a relative stranger take photos but he and the second photog (Kyle) were kind and chill. Dustin came with interesting ideas and locations for photos on the beach and in a wooded lot nearby, and was able to work with the overcast weather that day. His photos captured one of the happiest days of my life, from moments of quiet intimacy to the smiles and silliness of friends and family. He really is superb! read more

Let me just start with the fact that Dustin is an amazing photographer. We just finished looking at our wedding photos and could not stop smiling. They really took us back to that beautiful day! I would have to give him 15 out of 5 stars; 5 for enthusiasm and passion for what he does, 5 for going above and beyond for us, and 5 for capability and talent. He rescued us about 6 weeks before our wedding when our original photographer wouldn't get back to us, and really put us at ease. He captured our moments beautifully and vividly. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you Dustin! read more

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Dustin did an amazing job photographing our wedding in the New York Hudson Valley in July 2017. We are really happy with the photos and the whole experience was very professional. We had a rainy day and Dustin and his second photographer really made the best of it. Dustin is based on the west coast, but was very easy to work with. He stayed in touch during our wedding planning process, and helped us iron out the agenda for the day. Dustin's style of photography speaks for itself. On top of that, he's incredibly professional and easy to worth with. We had a great experience! read more

I reached out to Dustin to plan a surprise proposal in the Muir Woods outside of San Francisco. I'm from Texas and had never been out there, but Dustin was very helpful with all the planning! He planned out exactly where would be the best place to pop the question and let me know what time to meet. He captured the moment perfectly! We also took more pictures at several different spots around the woods. He was very nice and professional. The entire experience was great and one we will never forget. I highly recommend him for any photography needs!! read more

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My fiance and I were looking for a photographer that was creative, personable, professional and fun for our engagement photos in NYC. We found Dustin by his advertising on Craigslist and we are so so so grateful we spent the time to filter through all the postings to find him. As soon as we clicked on Dustins website we knew he had the style and professionalism we were looking for. We contacted Dustin and heard back from him very soon after. From that first point of contact he was a great communicator, flexible and accomodating. He really wanted to make sure that if we had a vision he was executing that for us. On the day of our engagement session Dustin was punctual, professional and we had so much fun! Our pictures came back within a weeks time (with these awesome polaroids!!) and we really couldn't have asked for them to be any better. Obviously, we posted them on facebook and everyone has been raving about them and we owe it all to Dustin. Highly recommend him. He really is the best!! read more

We looked for a long time for a wedding photographer that fit our style and budget. We knew we wanted somebody who was a bit more candid and hands off in their approach, ready to capture the day in a natural, yet beautiful way. Dustin provided exactly what we asked for - great pictures! He is super responsive to emails and requests, insanely reasonable on price (in a sea of super high priced wedding photographers, Dustin is very very reasonable), very professional, organized, and best of all takes great pictures. He had our wedding pictures ready in a matter of weeks and we have been getting tons of compliments on them! What more is there to say? Great pictures, great attitude, great price - highly, highly recommend! read more

Dustin was amazing in all areas- but most importantly his photos were beautiful and unique. He did the photography at my wedding and I couldn't have imagined more beautiful photos. He listened to what we wanted, was organized and on-time. He really gave himself in the time he was there, he had to be pushed to take a break to eat something ;) Really wonderful, professional, talented and creative. read more

If you're looking for a photographer that will capture every moment without having to ask you to hold an awkward pose, will hike through poison oak and lay down in a vineyard to get the perfect shot, will take every shot you ask for plus those you didn't even know you wanted, then Dustin is your guy. We got married in June and every time we see a picture he took from the wedding we are more and more impressed. And his turn around time is phenomenal! Two weeks to the day after our wedding we received a package in the mail--a USB drive with all our photos and several prints. He was great and I highly recommend him! read more

Dustin photographed my husband's and my wedding and did an amazing job. He was easy to get in touch with, helped us design a package that fit our needs, and most importantly, the photos were outstanding. It's been awhile, and I still take the album down and look at it regularly. I would absolutely recommend Dustin to anyone looking for a wedding photographer! read more

Dustin was amazing!! He is reasonably priced which goes a long way in an over priced market like the Bay Area. We had a backyard wedding without a planner so things at times were kind of hectic. But, despite all this Dustin kept his cool and his organization was on point. We would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a professional, well mannered, and highly efficient photographer. Thank you for making our day picture perfect! read more

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Dustin photographed my engagement in Muir Woods and he was amazing. He was super easy to work with from across the country. He helped me plan everything to maximize the surprise to my fiance and so that we could get some great candid photos. After I popped the question, we took photos for a while in various parts of the park. Dustin had great knowledge about the best natural light, which resulted in some really amazing photos. He sent us the pictures pretty quickly and we were really happy with how they came out. In short, he was easy to work with and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. I would highly recommend Dustin! read more

Dustin recently photographed our small wedding at St. Francis Winery and we were thrilled with the results! He was responsive, flexible and reasonably priced for what we were looking for. I came across so many other photographers who had outrageous minimums and once I explained to Dustin what we needed, he gave us hourly pricing which worked perfectly for us. He was also able to capture so much in a relatively short amount of time, which we really appreciated. I can't stop looking at our pictures! We'll treasure them forever. Thanks, Dustin! read more

Working with Dustin is a dream! What attracted us initially was of course his beautiful collection of work. What made us eager to work with him was how quickly he put both of us at ease during our first conversation. Very professional and passionate but also calm and reassuring. We have been impressed at every step in the process. Great quality of photos, quick turn around, not intrusive yet somehow everywhere all at once during the event itself. Our time with him felt like time with a friend and that is reflected in the very genuine moments he was able to capture. Book now, don't wait. read more

Dustin and Anne were the perfect photographers to capture our destination wedding on Kauai. Not only did they capture every moment we imagined, the found a way to capture many more we couldn't have even dreamt of. All of our guests mentioned that they had never seen a photographer stay until the end of the evening, they truly did not miss a moment. In addition to their company being wonderful, the professionalism was delightful. We received all of our photos extremely quick with great appreciation. We highly recommend Dustin for any special day you want to remember! read more

Met Dustin while he was filming at my friend's wedding, although we had already booked a photographer for our wedding, we were considering a videographer. After reviewing Dustin's site and seeing some of the previous wedding videos he had done, we were convinced that his style of filming was ideal for what we were looking for. Dustin was very responsive whenever we bombarded him with questions and concerns. On the day of the wedding, Dustin pretty much started filming from the beginning of the day all the way until the end of the reception. As the reception was starting to wind down, my wife and I had told Dustin that he should call it a night since it was getting late and we assumed he had way more than enough footage for the day. However, Dustin went against our request and stayed for the rest of the reception. This really reassured my wife and I that Dustin was dedicated to his role and cared about his work. Weeks after the wedding, my wife and I, the ever indecisive couple that we were couldn't decide on a song we wanted Dustin to use for the wedding video. Dustin took it upon himself to send us a video with a song that he felt best suited our wedding. The song selection was spot on, the video perfectly reflected what our wedding day was like and we will always feel like we can relive that day all thanks to Dustin's hard work, dedication, and artistic preference. We would definitely use Dustin again as our videographer and photographer (check his work on instagram!) when my wife and I decide to renew our vows! read more

Simply put, we can't say enough positive things about Dustin. We actually met him a year before we were engaged at a bay area Instagram meetup. When we checked out his profile, we were drawn to his thoughtful documentary approach and his ability to capture images with gorgeous natural light. After getting engaged, we immediately reached out to him to schedule a consultation and book our date. Throughout the planning process Dustin was kind, knowledgeable, straightforward and efficient. He provided a ton of tips and advice during our calls and via email in preparation. At our wedding, his ability to blend in seamlessly made us feel comfortable and allowed for those candid shots we love so much. We received our final photographs from Dustin within a month of our wedding with images in both color and black and white. He also created a lovely slideshow that captures the spirit of our wedding celebration (I probably watch it once a week and it always cheers me up). We absolutely love our final photos and they're a treasure to us and we will cherish them forever! We're so grateful that he was our wedding photographer and we would highly recommend him and hope to have a chance to work with him again. read more

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After finding Dustin on Instagram and chatting over the phone, we hired him to shoot our wedding day and welcome party. Now that our wedding has passed, we feel so lucky that we did! Dustin absolutely killed it in every way. First and foremost, his photos are incredible and they were delivered to us via USB and online photo gallery two weeks later. Our friends and family can't stop talking about how great his work is. In addition, we really appreciated his personality and style, which was a perfect mix of relaxed and professional. He was also very helpful leading up to our wedding and made us feel at ease. I also have to say that his rate was very reasonable and worth every penny. Thank you so much, Dustin! read more

Dustin photographed our wedding this summer. He was laid-back, professional, and easy to work with. He got our photos to us 3 weeks after the wedding, and we love them! I especially love the Polaroids he took. I would definitely recommend him. read more

Working with Dustin on my recent proposal in Muir Woods was the absolutely best thing I could have ever done in planning such an important moment. Dustin's communication, advising, followthrough and brilliant work was of the best quality. Marissa and I are so grateful to have had Dustin capture our special moment. Dustin is an absolute pleasure to work with, and I would recommend him very highly to everyone and anyone. read more