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CINEMATICbyDavidM

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    Margaret Sent on 11/16/2015
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    We had a great experience with David and his partner Blonnie...we met by chance outside the Art Museum, the photographer that we had booked for our engagement pictures was running late and Blonnie and David's clients were also running late. When we found out our photographer had to cancel, Blonnie and David graciously offered to take a few pictures of us. The shoot was short but they did a great job making us feel comfortable and the pictures came out great, and we received them so quickly! We are so thankful they helped us out, and would definitely recommend them!
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    Jennifer Sent on 11/12/2016
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    If you are searching for a photographer you MUST hire David and Blonnie. Not only are they creative geniuses by trade- they understand people. They understand how to motivate grumpy grooms when then don't want to take anymore pictures and how to calm frantic brides/bridesmaids.
    I hired them for my destination wedding and it was the one decision I would do over and over. I felt like they just fit into our group of guests as if I had known them my whole life. (there are a lot of crushes on Blonnie from all my girl friends- we loved hanging out with her all morning)
    Thank you David and Blonnie for being amazing people- you deserve all the success in the world!

    Make sure to check out their VLOG We are Going Somewhere - you will be so inspired!
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    Armisha Sent on 05/16/2016
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    David, Blonnie and Job did an AMAZING job capturing our Indian wedding:) They were fun and easy to work with- which is very much appreciated, especially during a crazy wedding weekend! People still comment on how gorgeous my pictures are! I would 100% recommend them to anyone I know!
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    Jaclyn Sent on 01/27/2016
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    I really can't say enough about David and Blonnie. They made me feel so comfortable (take it from someone who hates getting their picture taken). We received our AMAZING sneak peak video only about 2 days after our wedding and all of our pictures less than 2 months after our big day. Everything looks incredible. I have zero regrets about hiring them, they're the best!
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    David and his assistant Blonnie were amazing! I was anxious about finding the right photographer and videographer, and they exceeded my expectations at every level. We had a blast at our engagement session, and so much fun getting to know them both. They did an incredible job of capturing us as a couple, and also got some adorable pictures of our pup :)

    For the wedding, they were thorough, prepared and made the experience as stress free as possible. But most importantly, the pictures are stunning! I can't wait to see our video and know it will be equally amazing. I hope I am able to work with them again for other special occasions, it was such a wonderful experience and I would recommend them to anyone getting married or just looking for some amazing photographers!
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    Nicole Sent on 10/10/2015
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    BEST INVESTMENT FOR OUR WEDDING HANDS DOWN! David Mielcarek and Jonathan Barmby were professional and beyond talented. We had them film our wedding and we also did the slow motion video booth. Less than 2 weeks later we had our slow mo video completed ( HILARIOUS) and our Coming Soon video. I can't tell you how happy we are with their work! The editing is flawless and we are so excited to get our full length video. This is something we will have forever and the VALUE for this memory is irreplaceable. You miss so much during the day, and to replay it, is what every couple wants. We can't recommend any higher!!!
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    Ryan Sent on 11/01/2015
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    We couldn’t be more pleased with CINEMATICbyDavidM. From the moment we first contacted David, he was professional, easy to communicate with, and understood the photo-journalistic style of photography we were seeking. The day of our wedding David and his partner Blonnie did an amazing job. They’re both friendly, funny, and made us feel so relaxed and comfortable through the entire day; they were an absolute pleasure to work with. Their talent and creativity was endless and the moments they captured of us, our families, and friends are breathtaking. Our photos are simply stunning and brilliant and we can’t thank David enough. Hire CINEMATICbyDavidM; without question, it’s the best wedding decision you will make.
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    Collaborate '. Sent on 02/07/2014
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    Absolutely loved working with David and his team! We used him for our WeddingWire holiday party and he was fantastic to work with. Very responsive and helpful, was flexible and very fun to have around! He engaged everyone for photographs, the slow motion video booth was a hit and we couldn't have asked for anyone better. I would definitely recommend David and his group for any event or wedding you have coming up.
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    Hillary Sent on 05/29/2015
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    Thank you is certianly not enough in appreciation for all that David and his assistant Blonnie did for us before, during, and so soon after our wedding. From the minute we started our engagment pictures and David embraced our dog, and then had ice cream with us, I knew we were going to get along. He is a complete artist, I was completely comfortable letting David lead the way and tell us where and how for all of our pictures. His visions were of another level, and yet he made every movement fun and more exciting then the last. When I anxiously asked David for some teaser pictures just within a week of our wedding, he was more than willing to show us what he has been working on. He was respectful of the ceremony, and of our need to be on the dance floor at all times. I can not wait to work with David and his team again!
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    Allison Sent on 01/14/2015
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    Words can’t express my gratitude and appreciation to David and his partner Blonnie Brooks for their passion, commitment and artistic talent for our New Year’s Eve wedding.

    It’s hard to put into words, but David captured moments throughout the evening that I didn’t realize how remarkable they were until I saw them in the photos. For instance, I was watching my husband dance with his mom and his sister came over to whisper something to me. The photo that was captured shows the love between my new sister-in-law and me. While it was happening, I knew it was special, but wow, the photo says a million words. I’m so fortunate to see these moments captured and am lucky to know how priceless they are.

    Like many, we were hesitant to do engagement photos since many that we see look forced and unnatural, but with David, those words are the farthest from the truth. David captured our personalities (and our dog) in a way that makes me tear up whenever I look at the pictures, as you can see the true emotion shine through. We used locations that have meaning and David brought these places to life for us. His use of our natural surroundings was brilliant and the pictures are truly “us”.

    David is thoughtful, considerate, and committed to his work. My husband and I have even become better photographers by imitating some of the things we learned while he was photographing us!

    To sum it up in one sentence, David is a passionate photographer that knows how to capture the moment.
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    I cannot say enough about what an unbelievable talent David is, he is a genuine artist. David's attention to detail and ability to pick up inspiration from everywhere are unparalleled. We knew this from my cousins wedding, which we remembered years later, but he's also so much fun to work with. Neither my husband nor I would have described 'posing' as a good time but David made our engagement session such a blast and it really came through in the pictures. On our wedding day so many guests and bridal partiers made a point to mention how great David (and Chrissy) and were. David not only adeptly and professionally handled sticky family situations, but he even made everyone at ease. Finding someone who loves and takes pride in what they do isn't at all common but also being a joy to work with is extremely rare. His work is nothing short of exceptional! We were so happy we reserved David's team for my brother's upcoming wedding. Thank you David!
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    Victoria Sent on 10/08/2014
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    Being a wedding makeup artist myself, I have seen ALOT of photographers over the years with the brides I have worked with. When I saw David's pictures from my friend's wedding in June of 2013, I was BLOWN away. Literally three days after I got engaged, he was the first vendor I contacted after we had our date secured. If you want a run of the mill, "Style Me Pretty" type of photographer David is not your guy. If you want photographs with rich and vibrant colors, unique artistic set ups, perfectly captured candids and photos with intense depth, David is the photographer for you. He shot our engagement photos, our rehearsal dinner and our wedding and I could not be happier with the photographs or working with him. We got the perfect blend of stunning artistic/cinematic shots and candids oozing with emotion. He will do whatever it takes to make you happy and comfortable! When it came time to my wedding, I had a few requests for specific photos, which he was able to do. I also let him take the creative reigns, and man did he deliver! At our reception, we had an INCREDIBLE sunset, so I told him and his assistant to sneak us out when the sky was perfect for a photo session, and that was honestly one of my favorite memories from the wedding! I also highly recommend booking an assistant through David because he certainly can't be two places at once! I have yet to see 100% of my wedding pictures yet (got married 9.13.14), but the 30+ previews on Facebook have been incredible and I am sure the rest will be awesome too! We HIGHLY recommend David Mielcarek! Thank you for giving us EPIC memories!!
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    Natalie Sent on 09/16/2014
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    I can not rave enough about how pleased we are with David and his team!! They were so professional and such a pleasure to work with. David made me feel comfortable in front of the camera and got the perfect shots without being too "pushy." We received our trailer so fast (about 1 week after the wedding) and I absolutely LOVE the finished product. The video is so romantic and artistic! He listened to exactly what we wanted our video to look like and created a product that was everything we wanted and more. It is truly a love story and I can't wait to see the full video. Also, the footage from the video drone was awesome! The thing went above the clouds and was able to get an ariel view of our entire event! I HIGHLY recommend David and his team, you won't be disappointed!
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    Krista Sent on 07/10/2014
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    David did a fabulous job with both our engagement photos and wedding photos. He was easy to work with, got excited with us about the ideas we had, and gave us the most perfect memories of our wedding day. David is unbelievably creative, and really will/try do anything for the perfect shot. We were sold very quickly on his work, knowing that our photos would be modern really have that 'wow factor'. You barely knew David was around the day of the wedding, but he didn't miss a single photo opportunity! He did such a great job it looked like we had a second photographer. We absolutely recommend David, especially if you are the type that is up for an adventure while shooting!
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    Alexandra Sent on 01/04/2014
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    David is easy to work with, listens to what you want, extremely talented, and just down right amazing!! His pictures are flawless and his video editing is to die for! If you want beautiful work and anti cliche wedding photos, that your guests will be asking who the photographer was.....use CINEMATICbydavidm!!!
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    Isabel Sent on 04/18/2014
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    Absolutely loved working with David and his team! They were flexible, responsive, courteous and wanted to make everything perfect for our holiday party. The photos came out wonderfully and they did a slow motion video booth that was a huge hit! Truly couldn't have asked for a better photographer and I will definitely be using him again for our future corporate events. He was very in tune with what we wanted and provided a fantastic value for everything!
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    Tracy Sent on 11/20/2013
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    AMAZING! We can't say enough about our photographer David, and his assistant Chrissy!
    David's eye for photography is breathtaking! So breathtaking that our guests noted some of the pics he was taking throughout the night!

    Thank you David & Chrissy...our wedding wouldn't have been the same without you!

    Tracy & Brent DiRomualdo
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    Mack Sent on 06/24/2014
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    We met with countless photographers for our wedding and couldn't figure out how to make a decision until we met David. His great personality and unbelievable portfolio of work made what seemed like the hardest decision at one point into one of the easiest decisions of our wedding planning process.

    David's commitment to knowing our venue ahead of time to ensure we he captured the day from all angles was awesome and it showed in what we got back. His ability to manage a lively wedding party, nervous bride and groom, and some extra-involved parents ensured that we didn't "miss a beat" or a great photo op for that matter.

    The album and slow-motion video we got back from David are simply awesome and will ensure that we can relive our wedding day for years to come through his fantastic work. If you're looking for a great photographer who stays on the cutting edge of the latest and great technology to push his services to the next level, make sure you check out CINEMATICbyDavidM.
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    Jennifer Sent on 10/24/2013
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    Hiring David was by far the best decision we made in all of our wedding planning. Not only is he an expert photographer, he is also an expert at weddings. We fell in love with his photography at first glance, and of course he delivered simply amazing photos of our special day. Not only that, but being with the bride and bridesmaids on the wedding day, he made sure everyone stayed on time. He made sure no one was in his way of getting his job done. He is very friendly, easy to get along with, and is more than wiling to accommodate any of your requests. We asked for an MTV-style video confessional and he came up with it. His Photo Booth options are awesome. Our guests had such a blast between the two of them. We don't know how he was nowhere to be seen, but everywhere at the same time. We now call him the photo ninja!! We strongly recommend hiring David as your wedding photographer. We feel so lucky that we found him and hope to work with him again in the future.
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    Hiring CINEMATICbyDavidM was THE BEST decision I made. He’s a contemporary photographer with an ability to get creative, innovative and unique pictures but also able to catch those classic wedding moments you’ll want forever. David is the most passionate, fun, creative, and artistic photographer I could possibly imagine. He exceeded all of our expectations by capturing the most natural and real images from our day. There were so many small moments David caught that have so much meaning to us and we’re forever appreciative to him for capturing our love and personality. In addition to his beautiful work, David is also extremely flexible with what I envisioned and he so easily accommodates ANY situation or idea! He’ll climb, duck, weave, and jump for those great shots and I just love that he was willing and enthusiastic to do whatever it took! His creativity and fun persona shine through while he works and it’s just a blast to be around such a passionate and imaginative person! I’ve never seen a photographer have so much FUN doing his job. His love for shooting weddings is incredible and since our first meeting, I knew he was perfect for us. I enjoyed every second working with David and have already recommended him to many friends. Our images are absolutely stunning and it’s been so much fun to relive our wedding through David’s pictures. I wish I could redo it all so we could work together again! We are forever grateful for his passion and enthusiasm– thank you David!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Stasia Sent on 01/19/2013
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    David is the most talented, created, fabulous photographer. He did an amazing job at our wedding, and we are very happy we chose him. He adds a creative touch, and we LOVE our photos. We never once felt like he was there taking photos, and he is such a pleasure to be around, we were happy to have him at our wedding just as a friend. David also provided a photo booth, and the pictures from the photo booth were AMAZING. Thank you David for helping make our wedding perfect.
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    Karen Sent on 01/19/2013
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    David was a fantastic photographer. I would highly recommend him for any events where you aim to achieve beautiful, varietal, and interesting photographs. He fit into our destination wedding group as if was an old friend and was truly professional the whole time. He was a great listener and was open to all needs and suggestions. We are very happy with the outcome of our albums. He has a very calm demeanor, and I found was very easy to work with. As a bride, I didn't have to worry about anything when it came to the perfect pictures to showcase my 3 day wedding event. I would use David's services again, and have already recommended him to numerous brides!
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    Lacey Sent on 01/18/2013
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    David is by far the best photographer around. It's hard to put into words how perfectly he captured the day. Not only was he able to capture some amazing pictures of my husband and I, he caught our family and guests smiling, crying and laughing. You can feel the emotion in the pictures. I will treasure them forever.

    With social media as popular as it is I constantly hear what a wonderful photographer we had from those who know me and those that don't. Our pictures are truly magazine worthy. David deserves ten stars for his talent, professionalism, and eye for the very best shots.
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    Rebecca Sent on 01/23/2013
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    Professional, CREATIVE, absolutely gorgeous quality pictures, timely, once you see David's portfolio you will not want to go anywhere else!
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    Katie Sent on 03/10/2014
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    Creativity beyond imagine!
    I booked David for an office Grand Opening Party. David (and team) were not only professional and amazing to work with...they were extremely creative and able to create an amazing experience for our guests in their Slow Motion Booth.
    I can not wait to book David again for more events!
    Thanks for making our event one to remember!
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