Documentary Wedding Photographer in Nashville & NYC

Leaving Space for the Unexpected

Nashville | California | New York City

A bride and groom share a moment during their wedding reception inside a decorated tent. The groom is in a black tuxedo, laughing while covering his mouth, holding hands with the bride, who is dressed in a white and yellow floral gown, smiling joyfully.

Allowing space for something greater

When we set aside any expectations of what your wedding day “should be”, it allows for something better to come along and fill its space.

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  • A bride and groom dance at their wedding reception under string lights and greenery, with guests seated and watching them.
  • A bride and groom in wedding attire standing outside in a snowy neighborhood, with the groom whispering or kissing the bride on her hand while she covers her mouth in surprise. The bride holds a large bouquet of colorful flowers.
  • A group of people on a boat celebrating, with a woman in a white dress sitting at the table, a man in a suit drinking from a can, and others holding drinks, with an American flag in the background.
  • A black-and-white photo of a couple walking away on a garden path, the woman wearing a long dress or gown and the man in a suit, surrounded by trees and foliage.
  • A woman in a white wedding dress feeds a slice of cake to a man in a tuxedo at a wedding reception.
  • Person's hand reaching for cupcakes on a three-tiered serving stand at a dessert table with candles and a brick wall in the background.
  • A black and white photo of a wedding dance, featuring a man in a tuxedo and woman in a wedding dress smiling and holding hands, surrounded by guests.
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A young man sitting on a black chair in an industrial-style room with wood floors and a brick wall on the left, smiling and looking happy.

I’m David

Nashville and New York City Wedding Photographer

After almost 10 years of being a Nashville wedding photographer, weddings have taken me to Nashville, California, New York City, and everywhere in between, I’ve found that the most meaningful photos have always been the unplanned moments. When you create a space that allows people to be people, they tend to do remarkable things that can’t be recreated. Rather than try and force a memorable moment to happen, I’d rather create a space where these moments (and photos) unfold naturally.

  • "Being able to relive our wedding day through photographs is such a gift and I couldn’t recommend David as a photographer more."

    “David is phenomenal!!! We were looking at several different wedding photographers to potentially capture our day and we’re so happy that we decided to go with him. Our wedding photos are wonderful - dreamy, joyful, natural, raw photos that capture the people we love and celebrated with so beautifully and truly. Even the portraits and group photos feel like a breath of fresh air. We will cherish those and the candids that capture the little shared moments between people and the fleeting details of the day for the rest of our lives. Having these memories in the form of photographs ensures that they won’t be lost to the passing of time. Dave gave us direction when needed, but also just sat back and did his thing which I loved. Being able to relive our wedding day through photographs is such a gift and I couldn’t recommend David as a photographer more. He is so talented, not to mention super chill, kind, and funny, and he is a true professional while also having the presence of a close friend. Wedding photography is so worth spending money on!!! It truly is the gift that keeps on giving”

    -Lindsey & Paul, Asheville NC

  • Black and white photo of a newlywed couple walking outdoors, holding hands, surrounded by guests throwing flower petals, with trees in the background.

    “He integrated so seamlessly into the day and it felt like a good friend was photographing”

    I couldn't possibly speak more highly of Dave. He integrated so seamlessly into the day and it felt like a good friend was photographing. We were stunned by how perfectly he captured the emotion of the day -- going through the photos was like reliving all of the moments that made up the most meaningful day of our lives. All of our friends remarked on how fun he was and how well he meshed into the scene. The photos were AMAZING -- he captured all the razzle dazzle, love, grandparents, boot scoot boogies, toasts, and fun, and we especially loved the film shots. I know we'll treasure these photos forever.

    Simply put, if you're looking for the friendliest, most artistic, most genuine, and overall most rad photographer, pick Dave - he'll even photograph your pickleball tournament!

    -Carly & Wil, Nashville TN

  • Black and white photo of a smiling couple on their wedding day, with their wedding veil partially covering them, outdoor setting with a brick wall in the background.

    "Dave was so intentional and kind- my husband and I were a bundle of nerves, but Dave was constantly reminding us to breathe, set aside those feelings, and focus on the good things"

    “Dave's work is PHENOMENAL. Words don't do justice to describe how perfect our wedding pictures turned out to be. He went above and beyond our expectations, and we definitely couldn't have asked for anyone better to photograph our special day. He captured each moment beyond well and made us feel so comfortable every step of the way. Our photos are so natural and authentic; they truly reflect how amazing our day was!! Plus, Dave was so intentional and kind- my husband and I were a bundle of nerves, but Dave was constantly reminding us to breathe, set aside those feelings, and focus on the good things. Not to mention that he also traveled to Tegucigalpa, Honduras to photograph our wedding!! Literally a dream come true.”

    -Stephany & Harold, Tegucigalpa HN

  • A smiling bride and groom sitting inside a vintage car on their wedding day.

    "It felt like the wedding day flew by and his photos reminded me of every second you forget about."

    “When I was looking for a wedding photographer I knew I didn’t want your traditional “posed” photos so I reached out and heard back from 3 different photographers and David was one of them. I’m not sure why but after having phone conversations with them all, I immediately knew David was the right choice. His personality just over the phone stood out as kind, lighthearted, respectful and understanding. And let me tell you, mixed with his previous photography work, that carried us all the way. He was a joy to work with throughout our engagement photos and all throughout wedding day. Honestly I hardly noticed he was there on wedding day and that was PERFECT. This gentlemen’s got over 1,000 photos of us, in all different mediums, all by himself. HOW?! Magic. Lastly the photos…after our engagement photos I was excited to see the wedding ones but I was and still am completely blown away with the authenticity and attention to style and candidness he achieved. It felt like the wedding day flew by and his photos reminded me of every second you forget about. 10/10 would recommend David if you’re looking for someone to capture your day as it was meant to be. Thanks again!!! <3”

    -Kylie & Hunter, Nashville TN

  • A newly married couple sitting on a blue-striped loveseat in a room with a bed in the background. The woman wears a white wedding dress and the man a black suit with a white shirt and black tie. They are smiling, with the woman leaning into the man, who has his arm around her.

    " He is so kind and calming which I think is very important on your wedding day… He captured our day in the best way imaginable with timeless photos that we will cherish forever."

    5000000/5 stars- We cannot recommend Dave enough!!! It was so important for us to vibe well with our photographer and we felt that with Dave upon our first meeting. He is so kind and calming which I think is very important on your wedding day… He captured our day in the best way imaginable with timeless photos that we will cherish forever. Many of guests commented on how awesome Dave was which helped make the day that much more special.

    We decided not to do a videographer and after getting these photos back I don’t regret it. Dave captured every little detail and made it so fun for us to relive the day. BOOK HIM NOW YOU WON’T REGRET IT- splurge on your photographer, it’s worth it!!!!!!

    -Molly & Kiernan, Holland MI

  • A black and white photo of a bride and groom sharing a kiss outdoors, with sunlight shining behind them and a small building in the background.

    "His photography really told the story of our wedding without being staged, rehearsed, or unnaturally edited. "

    Dave was so helpful during the entire wedding planning process. He offered great communication and really took time to get to know us and understand what was important for us to have captured. Your photos and the memories you have of your wedding day will be all you can cling to to remember the most special day of your life and that's why it's so important to pick the right photographer!! His photography really told the story of our wedding without being staged, rehearsed, or unnaturally edited. He is beyond talented and his photography is beautiful art. I HIGHLY recommend you trust him to capture your wedding. 10/10!!!!!!!

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