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“I tend to do awkward things when posed for a picture and Mike made us laugh and be ourselves through it all.” in 45 reviews
“They have clearly done many weddings at City Hall; the officiant even complimented us on our choice of photographers.” in 7 reviews
“We had a one hour session which was very affordable and a competitive price for the San Francisco Bay Area.” in 7 reviews
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Mike D.
I have been a wedding photographer since we opened for business over 25 years ago. We are one of the most well established and respected photographers in the San Francisco Bay Area. We have captured creative, romantic, and fun images at over 700 Northern California weddings. We are also available for destination weddings anywhere in the world and routinely travel to California's most beautiful locations. Our other specialties include Indian and San Francisco City Hall weddings. We have photographed hundreds of Catholic, Jewish, Filipino, Greek, Mormon, and many other diverse cultures. We provide the best customer service possible - just read our Yelp reviews! Our associate wedding photographers are amazing and we have had the same 3 Second Shooters for 5 years! They are greats artists and will provide you with fantastic images to complement the primary shots.
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- Amanda S.Pleasanton, CA151714Mar 23, 2015
There is a reason Mike has 5 stars and I just had to add another raving review about him and his service.
Let me tell you, I would choose Mike again in a heart beat. One of my bridesmaids got married after my wedding and wished she would have chosen Mike instead of her photographer.
It's hard to recall specific details from the wedding day (we got married 11/10/12) but I do remember Mike was easy and fun to have around that day. He went with the flow of our day and even took my suggestions when doing some of the posed shots. His assistant spent the morning with my husband and she got amazing shots of the guys too. She ended up coming back to my hotel after they went to the church and I had both Mike and Toni shooting my and my bridesmaids before the wedding.
The reason some of the specific details of the wedding day are lacking is because I am a slacker and just received my wedding album. Mike provided the pictures right away, however I had a hard time choosing my photos for the amazing album that was included in our package. Mike was so patient and was there to answer questions and help get everything just right even 2 years after he took the pictures. The album is even more gorgeous than I could imagine it to be, all thanks to Mike.
There are pictures from my wedding day that I have been consistently told they look like they should be in a magazine. For real, they are that good. If you go to his website our album is Amanda & Andrew at The Berkeley City Club. Check it out...actually do one better and book him for your wedding. I promise you won't regret it.
http://www.dubnoffphoto.com/amandaslide/amandaslides.htmlHelpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Cait R.Colusa, CA63248Aug 12, 2017
Mike and his team are fantastic! He is totally professional and was a pleasure to work with. We loved the mix of posed and candid shots we received. It was like Christmas - the anticipation of seeing the final shots! Mike's style is comfortable and not pushy. I tend to do awkward things when posed for a picture and Mike made us laugh and be ourselves through it all. Lastly, and most importantly, he was invisible during the wedding yet captured the ENTIRE event.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Nov 2, 2013
Dubnoff Wedding Photography is amazing! Mike and his staff are such a pleasure to work with. The attention and detail they put into their work is beyond compare.
We had Mike photograph not only our wedding but also our engagement session; all of the pictures were so amazing that we just HaD to include the photo disc that he offers in addition to his albums.
If you're looking for an outstanding photographer for your wedding, Dubnoff Photography is the only one to chose!Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Brittany H.Fairfield, CA173214Oct 3, 2016
Just received all of my wedding photos from Mike and I am completely blown away by what we got. The pictures are beautiful and after my first time going through all of the photos I have saved 149 that I absolutely fell in love with so needless to say Mike and Toni are pro's at what they do.
Not only are the photos beautiful but both Mike and Toni were so fun to work with. My group was a little unruly but they had no problem getting everyone where they needed to be and timing wasn't an issue all day. They were both so kind and helped get photos of a couple that really isn't used to being in front of a camera. They both made us feel very comfortable and by the end of the day weren't photographer's but they felt like a part of our celebration and I absolutely love that.
Pricing was absolutely within our budget and more reasonable than other quotes we received - and for what we received they are worth every penny! Nothing but good things to say and anyone reading reviews (like I did for weeks before committing) just go ahead and book with them because you won't regret it!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Kate T.San Francisco, CA2728Feb 22, 2015
Originally we had planned to just ask a friend to shoot our civil ceremony at SF city hall. But the lighting specifically at city hall can be tricky so it was worth it to go with the pros: Mike and Toni of Dubnoff Wedding Photography.
On the ceremony day, they showed up early, started shooting photos right away, and didn't charge extra for it. I'm rarely photogenic but with Mike and Toni posing us and capturing us at the right angles, we couldn't be more thrilled with the results. In addition, their price was more reasonable than other SF city hall photographers.
Mike and Toni even managed to take several photos of us on the rotunda with no one else milling around. They've done this hundreds of times and it shows beautifully!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Lisa B.Washington, DC034Jul 31, 2016
After making the decision to elope to San Francisco City Hall, we thought it would be a good idea to hire a professional photographer to document the event. It was just going to be the two of us there, and since the venue is absolutely beautiful, we wanted good photographs. We looked online at several City Hall wedding photographers, but liked Dubnoff Photography's portfolio the best, and so we chose them. Mike was very professional and responsive by email, and we thought the cost was reasonable, so we quickly settled on the arrangements.
We met Mike and Toni for the first time at City Hall. They arrived earlier than expected, so we had a few minutes to chat before the ceremony. They have clearly done many weddings at City Hall; the officiant even complimented us on our choice of photographers. Mike was kind enough to serve as our witness.
Mike and Toni were fabulous to work with -- they know all the good spots in City Hall for photographs, and I swear they made us look better in the photographs than we looked in person! Having our wedding photographs taken was fun and low-stress, and our friends and family have been delighted by the results.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Brianna W.Wagoner, OK03Jul 27, 2018
If I could give more stars I would!!! My husband and I just love our wedding photos. We loved them so much we have asked Mike to do another session for us when we are back in the Bay Area in September for our anniversary. I will say, we are specifically spending our anniversary in SF just so we can have pictures done by him. Our experience with Mike from time of booking to when we received our photos was nothing short of professional and pleasant. Great client service and great photographs. I would recommend him a thousand times over.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Joseph C.Scottsdale, AZ099Dec 1, 2014
SO happy that I found Dubnoff Wedding Photography for our ceremony/reception. Mike and Toni surpassed our expectations. Easy to talk to, incredibly flexible and certainly made us relax, and enjoy the experience. Worked great with family photos too. We had two hours with him at SF City Hall, one hour for the ceremony/family photos, and another hour just Michael and I getting all the photos he and Toni could come up with all around City Hall. Creatively capturing the amazing architectural beauty of City Hall, and keeping true to who we are. We also had two hours with them at The Terrace Room at The Cliff House before and during the reception. REALLY appreciate their flexibility doing two different locations with several hours in between.
They truly captured the day for us and I can't say or praise them enough for making it special. Providing us with so many photos that we are able to share with family and friend and enjoy for years to come.
Thank you Mike and Toni!!!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Bill B.Martinez, CA2662Apr 2, 2012
Mike and his crew did a fantastic job for our wedding. They were punctual and professional every step of the way. And the quality of the final product cannot be beat. He even managed to make ME look good!
Prices are very affordable and he has many packages that he can mix and match for most any budget.
And he is great on the follow up, going above and beyond to please us even though what needed following up was entirely our fault.
I highly recommend him!Helpful 3Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Stu S.Oakland, CA233665Aug 19, 2011
I'm a videographer and I've worked with Mike for over ten years. Not only are his images spectacular, he handles himself like a pro. He is very calm, but knows how to round up groups and pose them while helping them to relax for the camera. I like to refer him whenever I can.
I have worked with many other photographers who are nervous and pushy and don't treat their clients well. Mike is just the opposite, and I'm sure you will be happy you hired him.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0
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