Real. Alternative. Cinematic.
Weddings + Elopements

All weddings and elopements are different, so pricing is unique to each celebration. Your quoted price will be based on the type and size of the celebration you are having, the location, date/day of the week, and coverage options along with my time and experience.

Please read the info on this page and then fill out the brief form below to tell me all about your celebration. I’ll get back to you ASAP with a fully personalized quote.

You can also reach me at dsmithimages@gmail.com

My wedding + elopement photography creative style is best described as real moments with an alternative approach and a cinematic presentation.

Choosing the right photographer for your upcoming wedding or elopement celebration is an important decision. I want to work with those who value the art of photography and mesh well with my style and approach.

I believe in real moments and real emotions without a lot of interference or staged events. Every photo you see here, and every wedding + elopement photo I have ever taken is from a REAL celebration. I do not do “staged shoots”, and I assure you no A.I. slop will ever be presented.

Capturing the day as it is instead of how it should be staged is a critical for me. I want the imperfections, the messy bridal rooms, and all the real elements of your celebration.

My approach is to do things a bit differently than most other wedding photographers, and I love working with couples who also enjoy doing things a bit differently. When people zig, I like to zag. I love celebrations that are alternative, weird, unconventional, off the wall, adventurous, and non-traditional while also being romantic, beautiful, and intimate.

The best way I can describe the look of my photos is “cinematic”. I actually have a degree in Critical Film and Television Studies, so this is my way of putting my educational background to work. Movies, especially movies shot on actual film, are main inspiration when it comes to my visual style.

Wes Anderson’s films are a big source of inspiration. His style is a starting point, and then I go off in my own direction from there. I also have a little David Lynch as John Ford in The Fabelmans on my shoulder to “remind” me the horizon being in the middle of the frame is boring.

I love making my photos look like stills from a movie, and I’ll even ask you what your favorite movies are to get visual style ideas for your celebration.

Street photography also informs a lot of my visual look and style. That genre is all about the real, and I use what I’ve learned practicing street photography in my wedding photography work.

Most importantly, though, I want the photos I take to stand out and emphasize the setting of the celebration instead of simply satisfying a social media “aesthetic”, what you’d see in “traditional” wedding publications, or the typical “dark and moody/light and bright” designations. You’ll see lots of variations in colors and tones in my photos because each celebration is different.

I’m a photographer, and my focus for you is still photography. I don’t offer videography or content creation services because I want to put all of my time, effort, and creative energy into making sure you get the best still photos possible.

Other vendors will offer multiple services, but I’m not one of them. I firmly believe in focusing on just your still photography, and I love working with couples who appreciate that, especially when it comes to their wedding photos.

A special feature I offer for all couples is that I give multiple versions of each photo that makes the final cut.

That means every couple gets a true to color version, which is what I’m seeing out of the camera, and then two different cinematically inspired color versions on each photo. Those versions are what you see on this page and throughout my website. Everyone also gets a version of their photos in black and white.

I offer this so you can get a true to color version of your photos while also not being forced to select just one visual style. If you like a light and bright style AND a dark and moody style or a dreamy and cinematic style, you are going to get those multiple looks.

I’m also happy to shoot at least one roll of film at all weddings or elopements I photograph. This is in addition to all the photos I shoot digitally, and it is just one of the many ways I enjoy documenting a celebration.

I’d love for you to take a look at the many weddings and elopements I’ve had the pleasure of photographing over the years!

EVERYONE is welcome here.

I am proud to be an inclusive and LGBTQIA+ friendly wedding + elopement photographer and am proud to work with any couple that would like me to photograph their special day.

Love is love, plain and simple. I do not believe in discrimination and will not support it.

All couples will receive:

-A full day’s coverage with no pre-determined time limit. (By-the-hour pricing is not available)

-Next day sneak previews.

-Rapid turn around time on the digital photos.

-High-resolution/print quality photos delivered in a private gallery.

-Four versions of each photos: A true-to-color version, two cinematically inspired color versions, and a black and white version.

-Photos shot on at least one roll of film. (These will take a bit longer to process)

-A $100 print and product credit.

-Coordination assistance.

You can also choose to receive a wedding weekend couples session + rehearsal dinner coverage, a storybook wedding album, an engagement, bridal, and/or boudoir session, and a 2nd shooter.

Please let me know what you’d be interested in receiving when filling out the form below.

I’m available to photograph weddings and elopements throughout the United States and have been traveling all over the country since 2010. The Birmingham, Alabama area is where I call home.

Travel fees are waived for locations not requiring an overnight stay. Any fees for hotel, car rental, and airfare, if needed, will be based on the specifics of your celebration.

This is a list of states where I’ve had the pleasure of photographing weddings + elopement since 2010: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

These are the dates I currently have booked. Please check to see if I have your date open!

May 9th, 2026
Theodore, Alabama

June 6th, 2026
Vestavia, Alabama

June 12th, 2026
Houston, Texas

June 20th, 2026
Camino, California

August 14th, 2026
Cohasset, Massachusetts

August 28th-30th, 2026
Birmingham, Alabama

September 17th, 2026
Olympic National Park
Forks, Washington

September 25th, 2026
Cary, North Carolina

October 2nd, 2026
Poughkeepsie, New York

October 4th, 2026
Birmingham, Alabama

October 13th, 2026
Cleveland, Tennessee

October 17th, 2026
Houston, Texas

October 24th, 2026
Eldred, New York

December 11th, 2026
Crystal Beach, Texas

September 11th, 2027
Cleveland, Ohio

October 10th, 2027
Marlborough, Connecticut

Please enjoy this sampling of kind words from couples I’ve had the pleasure of working with and photographing over the years!

You can read these reviews and many more on Google.

The photos he took of us are stunning and he absolutely captured the happiness and energy of the day. We can’t recommend David enough!
Sharon + Alex
Half Moon Bay, CA
David was an amazing photographer for our small elopement. He captured the beauty of the area and our special moment perfectly.
Kayla + Brady
Trinidad, CA
David was so amazing to work with. His communication was very clear and was quick to respond. I would 100% recommend him to anyone!”
Stephanie + Kyle
Acadia National Park
What we loved about David’s work ― and what he did PERFECTLY in our own wedding photos ― is that he’s so good at capturing moments of joy
Ruth + Danny
Pennsauken, NJ
David has an incredible ability to make your vision come to life. He was very thorough and did not shy away from capturing the absolute best photographs.
Sarah + Owen
Portland, ME
David did an amazing job with our small wedding. The photos are so wonderful the hardest part has been choosing which ones are my favorite for printing.
Gabrielle + Jackson
Kiawah Island, SC
David was exceptional in more ways than I can express in words. We spoke about him more after our wedding than anything else!! Dare I say…we might actually miss him!!!
Michelle + Tommy
Salem, MA
David is not only an incredible photographer but a kind and events-experienced person. We cannot recommend him enough!!
Alex + Jeff
Tuscaloosa, AL
David did not disappoint. His communication was great, he was professional and he had everything timed out perfectly. His photos were unbelievably beautiful
Elizabeth + Jeffrey
Summerville, SC
All of the pictures turned out so much prettier than we could’ve ever imagined! Would recommend David 15/10!!”
Brooke + Evan
Mobile, AL
David took our engagement and elopement pictures and I highly recommend him! David was so easy to work with and was great with communication.
Elise + Stephen
Vestavia Hills, AL
David exceeded our expectations and listened to exactly we wanted and made it happen. When in doubt, GO WITH DAVID!
Michelle + Ryan
Bay Shore, NY

I’ve had the pleasure of photographing weddings and elopements all over the United States since 2010.

Even if you need only a couple of hours of coverage, you are booking your particular day with me. I cannot take another job that day or, in most cases, that weekend, so I cannot charge hourly rates. My pricing is based on you hiring me to photograph your wedding. The time frame is up to you.

Because all celebrations are different and I never want to hold any images back, I never put a cap or limit on the number of photos you’ll receive. I promise you’ll get lots of great pictures of your special day, especially since you get an out of camera version of the photos, two different edited color versions, and a black and white version.

I know you will be anxious to see your images so I will begin work immediately after the wedding. Because of the way I work, I guarantee you’ll have all your photos ready and delivered within a week of your wedding date. Your film photos will be sent off shortly after the wedding, and they will take a week to two weeks to process and get back to me.

I do not deliver unedited RAW files as I feel these are unfinished images.

I don’t use Photoshop to edit the photos and make you look like something you aren’t. Unless something is distracting in the background, I like to present the images as is. Lightroom is the main program I use, however, and I will edit images for cropping, white balance, color, and other aspects.

The only shot list I’ll need is a list of family photos you’d like done. I do not work with any other type of shot list.

I typically work alone. The option to have a 2nd photographer, though, is always available for an additional fee.

Yes, and I’m happy to provide that service. While I don’t want to step on the toes of anyone you’ve hired to coordinate, I’m happy to use my experience and knowledge to make sure your wedding day goes off without a htich.

This means I’ll help you craft the wedding day schedule and make sure we stick to it. This also means coordinating with other vendors, family members, and anyone else so that everyone is on the same page. The goal is to make sure your wedding day goes by smoothly for you and your partner.

All you have to do is fill out the brief contact form on this page to get the process started. I’ll then send you a quote, and we can then talk about setting up a consultation via Zoom or over the phone.

As soon as you get in touch, I’ll be happy to put a temporary hold on your date.

To make everything official, we’ll both sign an agreement and you’ll put down a non-refundable retainer payment of 1/4 of the package price. The 2nd and 3rd payments would be due 120 days and 60 days before the wedding. The final would be due the day of the wedding.

This schedule can be modified based on your wedding date.

My cancellation policy is detailed in my standard agreement form, which you can request if you’d like to review it. Do note that the retainer payment is non-refundable.

Communication is key to any relationship, and I want to have as much communication as possible. I’ll touch base with you frequently to get your design ideas, creative input, coordination information, and all sorts of other important details. This will continue right up to the wedding day as I’ll be working with you and any other vendors to make sure everything is taken care of so you don’t have to worry about anything!

My phone number is (205) 586-9723 and my email is dsmithimages@gmail.com. I want to make sure you have as much information as possible, so please reach out to me if you have any other questions that might help you make your decision.