Chris Diset Photography

We had Chris & his team (our second photographer was Henry) for our wedding at Ocassions in Laguna Beach in May 2017 and wow were they amazing! ! They were extremely professional but also personable. I honestly barely even knew they were there all day that's how good they were. They captured our most special moments and for that I will be forever grateful. The quality of the pictures was incredible, and the delivery was so fast (about a week after our wedding). Chris is reasonably priced & does not up-charge for every little thing. Chris is also very fast & effective at communication, and as a bride that was something I truly appreciated. I would absolutely recommend Chris & his team for all your photography needs! More...

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Chris is a professional at what he does and is also so personable and comfortable to work with. He is quick to respond in correspondence and with sending photos after an event. My husband and I took our engagement photos with him which were pretty fun and were stunning! We had so many complements from friends and family. Then Chris did our wedding photos, with his wife as well. We loved having both of them a part of the big day! Chris was so kind and considerate. He made sure that he was not distracting during the ceremony but got his amazing shots. My husband and I can see us having Chris take couple and/or family shots for us in the near future. We would highly recommend him to anybody! More...

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I've had the pleasure of using Chris Diset for engagement, wedding, and now family photos and I couldn't be happier with the results of each.  Our recent family photos included me, my husband, our 8 month old son, and our dog and Chris was great with capturing all of us. I have recommended Chris to multiple friends that have also had great results for their wedding photos. Debra is a gem too! More...

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Chris took our engagement photos and our wedding photos. My husband and I loved working with Chris because he was so personable and professional at the same time. We felt comfortable with him and we knew he would get the best shots that we would love! And we did LOVE all of our photos. Chris sent the photos to us in great time. In fact, we needed our engagement photos quickly, for save the dates, and he got them back to us within 1-2 days after the photo session! My husband and I can forsee us having Chris take future couple and/or family photo sessions. We would highly recommend Chris to anybody! More...

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I have used Chris on different occasions but most recently for family photos. I am always amazed at his talent and eye for the perfect shot! This time working together I was amazed by his way with my girls... he was so sweet to them and let them warm up to him at their own pace so they were comfortable with him. Debra was sweet as could be doing the same! The end result is amazing pictures we will have forever! I can't say enough good things about Chris and his talent! More...

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Chris was our photographer for our wedding on 10/22/16 at Hotel Laguna. Chris, Mitch, and Stan were all great to work with and made sure to capture every possible moment of the day with out being in the way or distracting. Chris and his team have many years of experience and it definitely shows! The response time for returning emails was very quick, and Chris did everything he could to meet our requests. Our pictures were ready within 5 days after our wedding, and they are all amazing!! Chris also met up with us a few days later for another photo shoot on the beach for family pictures. I cannot say enough great things about Chris. I would highly recommend Chris Diset and his team for any event! More...

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Chris was wonderful to work with, both before and during our wedding. He took gorgeous photos and captured the best moments from the day. Always calm, organized and pleasant! His second photographer Mitch also took amazing shots and was very friendly and personable. Between the two of them we couldn't be happier with our wedding photos and the overall experience. I HIGHLY recommend Chris Diset photography. More...

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We hired Chris for our daughter's wedding on a recommendation and we are so glad we did so. He is a wonderful photographer. He had an assistant and they absolutely captured every possible part of the wedding that we would have wanted. He made sure he got all of our requests. The pictures turned out wonderful. There wasn't one shot we were unhappy with and we had over 1400 to look at. We highly recommend him. More...

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Chris is the absolute best! He is so creative with his work. He can take the most simple picture and turn it into a masterpiece. He's so easy to work with and makes you feel like a friend. My husband and I used him for our engagement and wedding pictures. We have had several people ask who our photographer was. We can't stop recommending him. He is so professional and got our pictures back to us in less than 2 weeks. He is absolutely amazing! More...

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Chris is absolutely the best! He's so easy to work with and is the best at what he does. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer. He makes you feel so comfortable and is very artistic. My husband and I have gotten several questions about who we used for our engagement and wedding photos. We have recommended him to everyone we can. He is hands down the best photographer. More...

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Chris took our engagement pictures last weekend at Fullerton Arboretum. My fiance and I are very shy when it comes to taking pictures and Chris and Debra made us feel so comfortable and posing came so natural by the end of our session! Our pictures turned out so great that I'm going to have trouble figuring out which ones to display at our wedding!! I can't wait to see how our wedding pictures are going to turn out!
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Chris took our engagement pictures this weekend at Fullerton Arboretum.  My finace and I are very shy when it comes to taking pictures and Chris and Debra made us feel so comfortable and posing came so natural by the end of our session! Our pictures turned out so great that I'm going to have trouble figuring out which ones to display at our wedding!! I can't wait to see how our wedding pictures are going to turn out! Thanks Chris!! More...

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Chris and his team were wonderful to work with! He did both the engagement shoot and my wedding. The pictures came out beautiful. He has an eye and passion for what he does. He defiantly knows his lighting- we had our pictures outside on the beach. He is professional, confident and makes you feel comfortable. He came early for pictures before the wedding but also stayed after the reception for another hour just so my husband and I could get some more pictures. You can count on him to take great pictures that capture the moment and he is so quick at sending you the finished prints! I highly recommend him for any wedding. He will defiantly be our "life" photographer! More...

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I found Chris on wedding wire where he had excellent reviews.  His prices are very decently priced in comparison to other photographers but it definitely does not mean he is lacking.  Him and his assistant Mitch did such an amazing job!!! I hate taking photos and I hate posing for them but he did a great job at making me feel at ease and most of the times.   I didn't even notice him taking pictures of me throughout the night.  He is super nice and accommodating.  And the photos came out so great!  I've heard most photographers can take a few weeks to get you the pictures, but my pictures were ready in 3 days!! And he had over 1000 pictures taken.  He caught sooo many awesome moments and I loved looking through all the pictures he sent us. More...

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Chris was awesome to work with and a total pro at what he does. Our wedding was on a Saturday and by the following Friday he had our 700+ photos processed and up online. We've ordered a number of photos off the site for our guests and the quality was excellent and we will be having him do our photo album as well. Our wedding was with Electra Cruises and I am so glad we selected him over Electra's recommended vendors. More...

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Chris is one of the most flexible talented photographers. It was very easy to have a great deal with him. I contacted him very easily to meet before the wedding. He was very nice all the time with every body. He continued his job for more than 6 hours on my wedding day. He sent us the more than 1000 photo after 2 weeks. He added very few editing. I expected more actually. But I believe he did more than great job. He listens to the bride and give her all the attention she wants. He took more than amazing photos for my wedding. I recommend him to all my friends. Thank you Chris!!! More...

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All I can say is WOW! What a photographer,  what a team! He makes you feel comfortable, fits right in with your families and his pictures are perfection. It was one breathtaking picture after another. Chris did our engagement and wedding pictures. I promise you won't be disappointed. He is amazing!! More...

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Chris and his team did a great job capturing our wedding day at Hotel Laguna! Before the wedding, my husband and I enjoyed meeting him and his associate to go over everything. We were pleasantly surprised when he brought her AND another young gentleman to the wedding. They made sure to get photos of everything going on. Especially considering the affordable price compared to so many other photographers out there, it was awesome that he had 2 other people there to capture different moments.Chris and his team did a great job directing everyone as we didn't really have a big list of "must-have" photo ideas. He and his team were also great at listening to our ideas and getting some creative photos. We have some great photos that we will always cherish, from absolutely beautiful sunset photos to funny wedding party photos to family photos. The team knew how to work the lighting and angles to get some great shots.Chris sent us over 1,500 photos and we are very happy about that. It let's us have the whole day captured on camera, yet we can go through and pick our favorites to post or print. I highly recommend Chris and his team for your wedding! More...

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Chris and his team did a great job capturing our wedding day at Hotel Laguna! Before the wedding, my husband and I enjoyed meeting him and his associate to go over everything. We were pleasantly surprised when he brought her AND another young gentleman to the wedding. They made sure to get photos of everything going on. Especially considering the affordable price compared to so many other photographers out there, it was awesome that he had 2 other people there to capture different moments.

Chris and his team did a great job directing everyone as we didn't really have a big list of "must-have" photo ideas. He and his team were also great at listening to our ideas and getting some creative photos. We have some great photos that we will always cherish, from absolutely beautiful sunset photos to funny wedding party photos to family photos. The team knew how to work the lighting and angles to get some stunning shots.

Chris sent us over 1,500 photos and we are very happy about that. It let's us have the whole day captured on camera, yet we can go through and pick our favorites to post or print. I highly recommend Chris and his team for your wedding! More...

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Chris and his team are awesome to work with! He did both our engagement session and our wedding. He captured us perfectly and worked to ensure that we got the photos we wanted. Also, he is very funny & easygoing. It made taking those awkward photos more, well, awkward lol - but also very fun. Thanks, Chris & Debra! More...

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Chris and his team were awesome to work with! On top of being talented photographers, they had great personalities that made us feel at ease and comfortable. Chris really worked with us to get the shots we wanted and to capture each moment we wanted. Thank you, Chris & Debra for everything! More...

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Chris and his assistants captured all the moments I'd hoped for and more.... Since my wedding wasn't during high wedding season, he was willing to negotiate with me on price which was a big help for us. Before the wedding when things weren't running on schedule, Chris' assistant was compassionate, kind, and patient with me as I hurried to get ready. The pictures came out fabulous and Chris sent them to me on USB flash drive. He took so many wonderful pictures and was very professional and instructive at posing us for the best shots. I would highly recommend Chris Diset Photography! More...

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Our family was way past due for an updated family photo....Chris and his assistant Debra did a wonderful job with our family shoot.  I wasn't looking for just the boring pose and snap kind of group shot...but rather something more creative and he was willing to go to location of our choice and he captured wonderful shots of all of us!I do custom picture framing for a living, so I see many professional photographs on a daily basis-what sets Chris Diset Photography ahead of the others is his eye for an exceptional composition.  He captures the moment in a beautiful way that sets him apart from other photographers.  When it was time for me to have my own family pictures done I did not hesitate to book the session with Chris.  We are very pleased with the results! More...

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As a professional fashion magazine photographer, I've had a lifelong joy and respect for photography.  It goes beyond the mere equipment or location selection, I really do believe it begins with a deep love and appreciation for the specific art.  My wife and children are all far too used to me and my camera, so I felt it was time to create memories.  Now, who to pick...Working in the industry, that could be tough, but knowing Chris Diset, his confident and comfortable style, and his love for photography and people made him a clear choice.  A family portrait session is a rare occasion in our family, not really sure why it escapes us, so we decided to schedule a session with Chris and his assistant Debra.We met at the location, and Chris immediately made us and our kids feel at ease.  It's the weirdest feeling to be on the other side of a camera, as a subject, but Chris really enjoys what he is doing and is natural and made everyone at ease.  Our kids had fun with the photo session, and Chris was flexible and smooth to seamlessly rotate us in and out, and mix it up, so that the time went quickly and everyone stayed fresh and interested.  Chris had the natural timing to capture real and caring expressions that really brought out the fun personalities of our kids.A quick, yet skilled turn around of the final images (and I know how difficult that can be) and we gladly reviewed the photos.  I loved so many things about them, many elements combining to create some truly stellar photographs.  I'm confident we will long remember the day and the photographs.  Chris and Debra selected natural environments, skillfully posed us naturally and grouped us comfortably, without the usual awkwardness that everyone fears in a group portrait.What really makes the photographs stand out, was a combination of several factors, Chris has an obvious and broad understanding of lighting and camera (something that comes only with experience), so the shoot moved smoothly, his attention to colors and fine details, enhanced by his own unique style creates images with a perfect balance of emotion and family and visual attraction.  His passion for his art and experience will undoubtedly lead to an amazing experience and memory for most any family.I can highly recommend his technical and creative abilities, as well as his friendly personality and ability to create wonderful family memories.  We are thankful and impressed with the treasures he created for us. More...

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I was really impressed with Chris & Debra at Chris Diset Photography. They were more than willing to shoot our engagement pics in an outdoor, crowded, hot location for roughly 3 hours; and our photos ended up great! On our wedding day, they were on time, professional, and gave us a TON of pictures. Chris also knew I don't like anything over-edited and that I wanted a large selection of pictures, and I was impressed with the image quality as nothing looked like it had been edited - it all looked natural! I would definitely recommend Chris to anyone who is looking for photography for any occasion. More...

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Chris Diset is awesome! He is professional, friendly and definitely an artist. When we first met Chris, my husband and I found him very comfortable to talk to. It was very easy to work with him, and you can feel his enthusiasm for his work. Our engagement photos were amazing and we are still getting comments on how beautiful they are. On our wedding day, we had a team of three with Chris leading the team. They were prompt and started immediately in capturing all the details and every single moment. They really did a wonderful job documenting our special day. We recently received our wedding photos and they are stunning. Chris is quick with getting the photos out. We have a lot of friends that have gotten married and it took such a long time for them to get their photos. We highly recommend him. More...

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Chris photographed my wedding last Oct. 4, 2013 and he did such an amazing job!! He was so easy to work with that he put both myself and my hubby at ease at our initial meeting. His photographs are photojournalistic style. He arrived early at our wedding site and captured all the photos listed on the photo list that I sent him. His attention to detail was impeccable! He even suggested that we take photos after everyone left of just my hubby and I (eventhough it was well after the allotted time). I got my photos approximately 4 weeks after the event. The photos looked fabulous! I wholeheartedly recommend him to any bride looking for a photographer to capture the best day of her life! More...

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Chris is absolutely wonderful to work with. He is creative, quick & thoughtful.

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Chris photographed my wedding last Oct. 4, 2013 and he did such an amazing job!! I am so happy I reached out to him! He replied to my email almost immediately. He was so easy to work with! He put both myself and my hubby at ease at our initial meeting. His photographs are photojournalistic style. He arrived early at our wedding site and captured all the photos listed on the photo list that I sent him. His attention to detail was impeccable! He was such a stealth photographer during the ceremony that I was amazed at the photos he took. He even suggested that we take photos after everyone left of just my hubby and I (eventhough it was well after the allotted time). I got my photos approximately 4 weeks after the event. The photos looked fabulous! I wholeheartedly recommend him to any bride looking for a photographer to capture the best day of her life! More...

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Chris was great! He and his team took amazing pictures and took care of everything. He also made our album exactly the way we wanted it. Our special day would not have been the same without him and his team! Thank you Chris! More...

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OMG CHRIS! My pictures are stunning! Everything I wanted to remember is captured in these pictures. The smiles, the love and happiness, the beauty of the venue and the joy of being married. As a bride, the wedding day goes by so fast, but looking back at these pictures slows it all down and lets me re-live the moments that will stay with me forever. Chris really takes his work seriously, but still allows you to have fun on your big day, and makes sure that you can really smile and enoy yourself. He was so patient with my family and the wedding party, and he made sure to get all of the detailes that we put so much time and effort into. Even when other people were taking pictures of us while he was taking pictures, he made sure to remind us that we were paying him to do this, and to get any pictures we wanted. So if my Husbands uncle wanted a picture with us, Chris would take it for him on the professional camera. We had such a good experience with Chris. More...

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What can I say? Chris was absolutely incredible. I remember telling Chris "I don't know much about poses and photographs so please take over" lol! and that's exactly what he did! He made me feel at ease as I saw him taking all sorts of pictures and leading us with different poses and ideas. He is so outgoing and professional. He was fun and flexible when taking pictures. He made me feel comfortable right from the start and always made himself available throughout the process. His pictures from his website look absolutely beautiful and I can't wait to see mine. Excellent job to Chris and his assistant! Very satisfied bride :) More...

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Chris Diset and his associates were such a pleasure to have as the photographers for my wedding. They were so personable and easy to work with. Upon my initial consultation with Chris, we had such a connection, I felt as if we had known one another for years. I knew he was the photographer for us. The night before the wedding, I had asked him to come earlier than originally planned and he responded immediately that he would be there and only needed to know what time I would like him there. And there he was bright and early the next morning. After the wedding, he posted our proofs before my husband and I even returned from our honeymoon. His turn-around time was completely unexpected and impressive. Not to mention how beautiful the images all are. He definitely is a talented photographer and I am so glad that we available for our date. You really can not beat his value either. It was worth every penny. I can not wait to get our album. But unlike others, he is actually waiting on us to select some of our favorite photos for the album and not us on him. If you are looking for a wedding day that runs smoothly without any problems, I highly recommend Christ Diset Photography. The only thing I would have changed was that I would have hired him for the entire night. More...

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James and I hired Chris to shoot our engagement photos this summer after viewing his website. He has a great eye and we liked his photography style.  The pictures came out great and Chris was so accommodating and nice to work with that we also hired him to shoot our wedding on 11-19-11.  I can't wait to see the wedding photos! I HIGHLY recommend Chris! More...

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We found Chris through a referral from another vendor, and could not have been happier with his services. He was so professional from the get go. His prices were reasonable, and he was more than accommodating to my fiancee and I.
We wanted to do our engagement photos at two different locations, one being Disneyland (which is where we got engaged) and he was more than willing to do that with us. He even came to the rehearsal dinner and took photos there.
The fact that these photos are forever is something that you really need to focus on when planning your big day. Chris was more than we could have ever dreamed of, and our photos are exquisite.
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Chris Diset Photography shot our wedding back in July. Not only are they professional, they are also fun to be around. I had been a groomsman three times prior to my wedding. Every photographer that I dealt with in those weddings was pushy and only worried about getting their job done. Chris Diset Photography takes their time and makes sure that they get the shots that you want without speeding things up.

Chris Diset met with my wife and I several times before the wedding. He agreed to meet with us at our location a couple weeks prior. He walked around with us, mapping out the shots that we wanted and the ideas that he had. He showed up to our wedding with a plan, and it was executed very well.

The albums produced by Chris Diset Photography were amazing. Chris sent us his version of how the albums should look, but allowed us to make as many changes as we wanted. We went back and forth a couple times and ended up with the perfect product.

Think of Chris Diset Photography whenever you need professional photos done. Not only do they take gorgeous pictures, you will have fun while they’re taking them.

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Chris was the best. He was so easy to work with. He worked with us on a budget that we were all happy with. He took the pics that I wanted plus more. He was in and out it was like you didn't know he was there. He did out engagement shoot as well as our ceremony and reception. His helpers were great and funny. We loved him! More...

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I'm a big fan of Chris Diset. His work speaks for itself. He is professional and at the same time, a lot of fun. He goes out of his way to make you feel comfortable, especially if you're anything like my husband and me, who don't like having our pictures taken. He's got a lot of great ideas. Also, my husband and I were surprised to find that during our vendor search, many of them wouldn't budge on prices and packages. Chris worked with us to pick the package that worked the best for us and our budget. In other words: he's pretty great. More...

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Chris is an awesome photographer. He shot my engagement pictures in 2009 and did an excellent job. I would have used him to shoot my wedding pictures, but I had my wedding in NY. I'm planning on using Chris for all my professional photography needs. I highly recommend him. More...

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Do yourselves a favor, and go with Chris Diset photography. Our pictures are so incredibly gorgeous that everyone is raving about his work. He and his assistant Joelle were so helpful and attentive on the day of the wedding, and they really are extremely talented artists. We can't imagine having another photographer. We were planning our wedding from DC, so we only spoke to photographers via phone. My husband shopped around a lot, and our personalities just clicked with Chris. I can't say enough about how great they were on the day of the wedding. My friends from the east coast are sad that they can't find a photographer like this! Take advantage of your location and get Chris Diset Photography to photograph your location! More...

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I can't even begin to describe how happy my husband and I are with Chris's work! He did our engagement photos as well as our wedding photos and surpassed or expectations in the quality and talent that he delivered! ! He was fun to work with gave us more photos than we could have dreamed of, caught every special moment and then some, and truly did an excellent job. We interviewed several photographers and checked references as well. Chris not only has the best body of work, but all his references said the same thing...AMAZING, and now I can confidently agree with that! Thanks Chris for giving Chad and I such amazing photos that we'll cherish forever! More...

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Chris is an amazing photographer! He really tries to get to know you..he emailed my husband and I a getting to know you questionnaire before we had our first meeting to get an idea of our personalities. .which I loved! I fell in love with his photos after viewing his website, and then once I talked to him on the phone, and finally met with him in person, it was a done deal! He is very passionate about what he does and I found that quite refreshing! So, if you want to get great photos that you will love for a lifetime, definitely check out Chris Diset Photography! You will not regret that you did! More...

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Chris was amazing! When he went to meet him we just clicked immediately and knew that he would be perfect to photograph our wedding. He was always willing to answer our questions and was able to offer his expertise so we could get the most out of our day. He did such a good job at the wedding that I did not even realize he was there, but he was able to capture some of the best moments which I will now remember forever. Everyone that has seen our photos asked who did them and just raves about how good they all turned out. I definitely recommend him! More...

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Chris shot our engagement session and wedding, and we could not be any happier with the results!

Aside from his most obvious qualification, talent, he and his assistant were professional, on-time, and very easy to work with. Most people really don't have that much experience being in front of a camera, but Chris' easy-going style made it feel natural.

My wife and I went through a very extensive photographer search, and Chris was far and above the best choice. There are a lot of photographers out there that are difficult to talk to, difficult to work with, and believe me, on your big day you want the guy/gal to be virtually invisible. Chris put up with my neurotic camera-geekery prior to the shoots, and was patient in dealing with our groom/bride-zillaness :)

Beyond the personal touch, he's just such a talented photographer -- just look at the samples of his work. His equipment is top-notch, but even top-of-the-line equipment is pointless in the hands of an amateur -- Chris is a pro in every sense of the word.

He was quick in turning-around our work (everybody has heard horror stories of photographers taking months or even a year in getting your pictures back to you), and accommodated my quirkiest requests.

One bit of advice: Of all things wedding-related, **don't skimp on your photographer**. The day will be a blur, and your most treasured memories will be in the form of your pictures. You won't care if your invitations are a bit cheaper, or your ring is a little smaller -- hire someone like Chris Diset and your memories will be in good hands -- ours were.

(I know I sound like a shill here, and granted, most people have only one experience with a wedding photographer -- either horrifying or wonderful -- but my experience was a wholly positive one.)

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Chris was my wedding photographer and I couldn't have asked for more. His pricing is excellent
and he was very easy to contact. We were able to talk before the wedding about my expectations and what I wanted out of my day. I got everything and more! Chris took so many pictures and we got so many excellent pictures. He also was very friendly! However what was the best part was Chris was professional and nobody ever knew he was there. He did a great job during the ceremony with being very "hidden" but with great shots. If you're looking for someone who is professional, fun, will listen to what you need and is also very modern then Chris is just the photographer for you! More...

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