Events by David Martin Jr Photography
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“Don’t worry, we got you”
Southern California is a place where a tremendous amount of special and corporate events happen every year. We have world-renowned facilities that large and small companies take advantage of from all over the globe.
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13 customer reviews
Asha
General Photography
Had a very nice time! David was very upbeat and kind, scheduling was flexible and casual.
Khasey I.
David and Lina were amazing during our engagement session. David was the main photographer and Lina helped us angle ourselves in photos. During our engagement sessions we were a little shy since we’ve never done a couple photo shoot before but they were both so friendly and eased us into the session. During our wedding, Lina pretty much stood by my side the entire time helping me ease up on any tension I was going through. David took amazing photos that day and captured one of the best days of my life! They were absolutely the best! More...
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Khasey Ibanez
David and Lina were amazing during our engagement session. David was the main photographer and Lina helped us angle ourselves in photos. During our engagement sessions we were a little shy since we’ve never done a couple photo shoot before but they were both so friendly and eased us into the session. During our wedding, Lina pretty much stood by my side the entire time helping me ease up on any tension I was going through. David took amazing photos that day and captured one of the best days of my life! They were absolutely the best! More...
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Bryan L.
Just what we wanted. Unique scenes and styling. Great all around! We got them for our engagement shoot. Got to go to Vasquez Rocks and shoot for 2 hours. Amazing selections of shots from over 1000 shot that day. We got a variety of print sizes and digital files edited and beautiful execution for everything. More...
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Bryan Lushbough
Great all around! We got them for our engagement shoot. Got to go to Vasquez Rocks and shoot for 2 hours. Amazing selections of shots from over 1000 shot that day. We got a variety of print sizes and digital files edited and beautiful More...
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Sindy Lobo
I highly recommend David & Lina, they really brought out the best in me and my husband and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera with our portraits. They were fun and personable while being professional and were on top of everything from start to finish. We love our wedding pictures and experience they gave us and made our wedding dreams come true! FIVE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ More...
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M Mossburgh
David and Lina shot our wedding. My goodness what an amazing job. We had 200 people and the room was a little tough to shoot. Or so we thought. David gave us incredible service and everyone loved the pictures. I would recommend him any day! More...
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Corinne Rezentes
Every last photo, whether it be of the wedding party, the ceremony, or the photos of my husband and I are truly beautiful. The different angles and thoughtful editing lead to some of the best photos we could have asked for that we are now enjoying hung in our home. I had friends who got married before us say they wish they could have used DMJ Photography. David and his team were so easy and fun to work with, completely professional and incredibly talented. I cannot recommend them enough. More...
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Karina Guzman
David is an amazing photographer. He captured every single moment of our special day. He was professional and exceeded all of our expectations. David and Lina made me feel so comfortable and confident when taking my pictures. My husband and I look over our photos and relive our beautiful wedding. Highly recommended David!! More...
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Laura Gomez
David photographed our wedding and bridal pictures in Santa Monica and I really can’t say enough positive things about him. From the beginning with all of the planning until the end with the beautiful photos he turned in, it was a great experience. Lina was also a big help with her posing and coordination. They designed a beautiful album for us that now sits on our coffee table and we get a lot of compliments from our friends when they come over. I highly recommend them for your wedding and if I had to do it all over again I would definitely hire then again! More...
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Judy Stella
David Martin Photography was a pleasure to work with! He is attentive and listens to your vision, offers his professional recommendation and makes a great partner with his wife. They both worked great together in making this special occasion come to life! It will be cherished memories for a lifetime of a very special milestone in our lives! Give him a call, you won’t regret your decision! Love our beautiful photos! More...
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C Cummings
There’s so much I can say about David but to put it simple, he’s great at what he does. David was hired to complete a “re-do” wedding photo session. I hired a photographer for my wedding and was highly dissatisfied with my pictures or lack of! I couldn’t think of not having the pictures that I really wanted so I contacted David. He was highly recommended by a friend. Although I was in the Bay Area and he was in Southern California we were able to make it happen. Great communication and excellent service. The pictures were everything I could have hoped for. He gave me exactly what I needed-memories I will have forever! If you want someone who has passion for what they do; hire David!! I guarantee you won’t be disappointed. More...
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Jacquelyn Rios
David exceeded my expectations on my wedding day. He was so professional, kept things so fun and made myself and my entire bridal party so comfortable. He got every single shot I wanted and more. The photos we received were better than I ever could of imagined, so much so that we have hired him multiple other times to shoot special occasions in our life. David has such a special talent in his photography and his personality. He is one of a kind. More...
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What’s the secret to taking a great photograph?
There are a couple of secrets to taking a great photograph. First, would the vibe that you bring. You want to come with good energy and a positive mindset. You want to be able to be in the moment, have some fun, and enjoy what is happening. If you come too uptight, stressed, or moody, it will show in your photographs. Second, would be how good your photographer is. It's not only a "good eye" but also camera settings, the proper lens for the shot, and lighting technique coupled with the skill and creativeness of the photographer. Third, would be doing your photographer give you directions, pose you and make you feel comfortable. Does the photographer have an assistant to aid in the process? When you work with us, you work with a master photographer and posing stylist.
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
What kind of service are you looking for? Is there a specific type of photography you like? Do you have any inspiration or a mood board? Is there anything, in particular, we should know? Do you have a location in mind?
What do you love most about your job?
Since the first day that I could remember, I was an artist at heart. I was obsessed with comic book covers, in awe of how the imagery and stories intertwined. During my late teens, I became an avid songwriter inspired to write great music. There was no better feeling than the feeling I’d get when writing a hit song. I was a part of many photoshoots as a music artist but soon became curious about what it would be like on the other side of the camera. I couldn’t stop my imagination from running wild with its endless photographic possibilities. Once I began exploring the fields of photography, I soon realized that I had the best of both worlds; one of a songwriter and the other of a comic artist. Through the lens of a camera, I discovered that I could tell stories through pictures and do it with the likes of big and dynamic imagery. Post-production became some kind of magic wand, bringing the photos to life with a fantasy or fairytale type of aspect.
Like writing a hit song, I get the same feeling when creating a breathtaking image. It’s one of the main reasons why I became a professional photographer. There’s nothing better to me than creating a piece of artwork out of people’s everyday life. We all have a story, and being able to tell that story in the most incredible way possible is what my photography is all about. Since I made Los Angeles my home some 12 years ago, I’ve been able to work with many walks of life, which I cherish deeply. I feel very lucky to have been able to take pictures of the tremendous families that I have connected with and I’m always looking forward to the next opportunity. Interacting with different cultures that are outside of my family heritage, through photography, is an experience that I know I can’t get anywhere else. An experience that some would give anything for. When I am able to tell the stories of my clients and do it in the way they have always dreamed of, it just brings back that feeling that I’m always in search of.
What inspired you to start your own business?
We’ve always wanted to live a life doing what we love while being able to provide for our family. We only get one shot at life and our dream is to our dream. Life wouldn’t be as amazing as it is if we were always doing what other people think or say we should do.
Why should our clients choose you?
Our work isn’t mediocre like alot of what you'll find out there but rather exceptional as it speaks for itself. We’ve been a professional company since 2016 and have put in an immense amount of technical training to match our creative side to give you the best modern-day professional photography available.
We are fun and energetic and besides an awesome end-product, we make sure to give you a great experience when you work with us. We are people type of people and communicate effectively to make sure your journey with us is as smooth as possible.
You get what you pay for in this business so if you're looking for the cheapest photographer possible, we wouldn’t be the right fit for you. If you're looking to create the best product possible to accomplish your goals then you’ve arrived at the right place.
When it’s all said and done, you want to love your photos! The last thing you want is to look at your photos and not like them or find a bunch of details that you wish “came out different” and regret choosing the photographer you did.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes, we will travel anywhere in the world! We can bring a fully powered studio and light set up to any location, even if there aren't any power outlets. We provide the power.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
We abide by all COVID-19 protocols which not only protects us but our clients as well.
Event Photography
We get after it and cover your event from A to Z in a fun and artistic way.
Corporate Event Photography
We focus on human interaction and branding.
