JOHN DAVID WEDDINGS

hit with the whole wedding party! 10/10 would recommend JD to anyone & everyone!

pher at our wedding! He was able to find both the calm, still moments and the chaotic, joyful ones, which is true photography magic. He has an incredibly kind and steady presence and was wonderful to work with in the months leading up to our wedding, as well as the big day itself. We are always phenomenally awkward in front of a camera, but with JD's candid shots and spot-on guidance on where the heck to put our arms, we look less like marionettes and a lot more like...models?! He truly went above and beyond, from making our guests laugh and feel completely at ease, to helping with wardrobe adjustments and even flooring my mom with his Mandarin skills. Anyways, choose JD for your wedding photography! We are so happy he was part of our day. We'll still be looking back on the photos when we're both two old and wrinkly peas in a pod.

ressed. In fact, several married couples expressed envy that they didn't have the privilege of his services at their weddings!!!!

, and an absolute joy. He was also incredibly professional, and he knew when to give my wedding planner a bit of a push to keep the big day organized and moving. He was a HUGE help. He also took the time to listen to me and my (now) husband about what we were looking for in our photos, and he captured everything we could have wanted. When I talked to him about my bridal portraits, he was very cool with some of my off the wall ideas, and he made me feel like a Queen (not to mention he was pumping beyonce through the studio speakers, which is always a win). Really though, JD was a lighthouse in the chaos of my wedding day. He was calm, cool, collected, and fun. He was zooming around the dancefloor with his other assistant making people laugh before he snapped some of the best candid photos of my family and best friends I have ever seen. I am continually getting comments about how lovely my wedding photos were, and that I "had to be a certain level of cool to pull that off," to which I have said, "No, my photographer is the cool one that pulled it off." JD is an artist, and I'm so happy that he was part of my special day.

obsessed with John David’s (JD’s) style and aesthetic. Something about his wedding photography invokes narrative and story-telling more than any other Austin photographer that we researched. Prior to the day of, we met with JD a few times, exchanged countless emails, geeked out about camera stuff, and exchanged a few rounds of precedent images and shot lists. We only hired JD himself with no assistant, which was a concern of ours going into our wedding day. No less, JD arrived early, and truly knew how to remain calm, collected, and bring acute organization to what could be highly stressful moments of trying to fit in all photos, people, and scenes throughout the night. JD impressed us by staying completely involved and in-tune to the significant moments all throughout the night, never taking a break or loosing steam (which was another concern of ours given attendance and observation of so many weddings). Immediately after our wedding, we received preview pictures the next day, and knew we made the right choice, not only in execution on the day of, but also with the post-processing and editing that makes JD truly unique.

s personality and aesthetic. I'd tell my couples that there are many wonderful photographers out there, but choosing a photographer that you vibe with, is kind to your wedding party, and isn't a diva is IMPORTANT! 6 years later and it's finally my turn to hire JD for my engagement shoot and our destination wedding in New Orleans, and while I knew he would knock it out of the park, he far exceeded my hopes and dreams. JD made us feel so comfortable during our engagement shoot which prepped us well for wedding photos since we are totally not PDA people. JD's collection of timeless photos from our wedding day tells an incredibly beautiful story that we'll fondly look back on for many years to come. He captured so much emotion in his "documentary" style of shooting - it leaves you feeling you glad you didn't spend money on a videographer. Everyone in our family and wedding party RAVED about JD and they hadn't even seen the photos yet! He was calm and efficient and was excellent at giving direction in a very kind and respectful way. He handled the hustle and bustle of an entire wedding weekend all while having a God-given eye for finding the best light in any venue you throw him in. We are so so so over the moon with how wonderful it was to work with JD! It was truly an honor to have him photograph our wedding. Everyone needs to hire him. Thank you, JD!

Our photos are amazing! Only problem is which to frame because I like soooooo many! Ok ALL if them!!

cked with him, and felt comfortable immediately. Off the cuff, he even offered to do portraits of us individually, which was very useful. The results were great! He got back the photos to us more quickly than we expected and we loved them, were proud to send them out to friends and family. At the wedding itself, he was so professional and put us at ease during the stressful photos-with-the-family part of the process. Multiple family members said JD is the "best wedding photographer they've ever seen." At one point, we realized no one was filming one of the speeches and were subtly trying to make eye contact with someone (anyone!) to film it. JD was the only one who noticed, and immediately took out his phone to film - and he took photos at the same time!! That was totally not in his job description but he noticed the need and stepped up without hesitation. We got the photos back pretty much exactly when he said they would be ready. The results were STUNNING. There really aren't enough stars to describe how great JD is!

er, I was looking for a few specific things. Someone who could work with the reserved nature of my husband and camera-awkwardness of myself for one. Secondly, someone who had a portfolio with an eye for detail that would capture the details and vision I curated for our big day. And of course, a classic editing style that would outlive trend and serve as a gorgeous timestamp of our wedding day. John David ticked those three important boxes and exceeded my expectations in his professionalism on our wedding day, and even more so in the gallery of our photos we received last week. He and his second shooter moved us through our wedding day in a timely manner and kept us on schedule, totally cool as a cucumber leading us from getting ready scenes to portraits to wedding party shots with nothing but positive energy. They captured the love reverberating in the ceremony space when I see all my friends and family surrounding us. They didn’t miss a beat when it came down to running through our list of family/ friend groups and capture the energy of our people non-stop dancing all night. His final product is a work of art. Full stop, gorgeous photos. They deserve to be full page in Vogue - and not at alll because we’re models who can pose for a shot but because JD’s ability to make us comfortable and read people made it intuitive for him to catch us in our most natural moments. I am forever grateful for the photos of our day he’s given us and couldn’t recommend him enough. If you want someone who will be a calming presence on an inherently hectic day, professional in all interactions, a keen artistic sense, and a bottom line kind human being to work with — seriously look no further and write the check without looking back. He’s 10000% worth it and we’ll will be writing another review for a 10 year vowel renewal party when we get there!

of the camera, he is an incredible person and business owner. JD took our engagement photos and my bridal portraits and we had so much fun for both (and got tons of compliments!), and was such a calming presence on our actual wedding day. He goes above and beyond in person, and is so quick and accommodating on email. If you are looking for a sign to book JD, this is it!! You will not regret it.

over the place taking photos and you hardly saw him, he was so good at snapping then moving on. My daughter's new husband is camera shy and JD was very respectful of that and both he and my daughter loved working with him. The engagement photos were really beautiful and unique and he captured the light just right. I also love how he took charge at our house when everyone was getting ready and knew what shots he needed with the bride's dress, invitations, etc. He never needed direction, just went with it, and that is what you need on the wedding day! We look forward to seeing the full album soon but know we will not be disappointed. He was so great to work with!

d their photos came out beautifully; we just knew we had to work with him for our wedding! JD was super communicative and very easy to work with. JD made us feel extremely comfortable in front of the camera during our engagement shoot and even more so during our wedding. Just as we expected, he effortlessly swept us from the crowd and allowed us to have many special moments, one-on-one, which was incredible! When we got our wedding photos back, we were blown away! We knew they would be good, but these were amazing photos! We can’t thank JD enough for making our wedding day unforgettable! Thank you for everything! - Alfonzo & Johnny

would jive with us and our crowd! We were a pretty budget-conscious couple so we picked the package where he shot our wedding without an assistant. I look at my photos and I'm like HOW did he do that by himself?! He got every angle, every little detail and sweet moment. The wedding photos were above and beyond - especially because he added in little artsy details that I'd never seen before on Instagram or other sites when I was doing vendor research. I'd definitely hire JD for every meaningful event I ever have in the future.

way--he helped guide us when we didn't even know what we were looking for, asking us the right questions to get a sense of our style and vision. We were so at ease with JD! He's an absolute professional and on top of it, just such a calming presence...he was able to calm me during some of my meltdowns day of as well, haha! Thank you so much for capturing the best part of our quirky, multi-cultural wedding celebration, JD! The night was a blur, but I get tears looking at the photos you took, truly capturing the joy and love felt by all that night :) We were so lucky to have you! Super belated post!

of hands. He is so warm and friendly, extremely responsive, and his work is beyond stunning. Over the course of the year leading up to our wedding, JD answered all our questions and always made us feel like everything was going to be great- which it was! He met with us a couple months before the big day to go over all the details and made sure he learned what was most important to us. We also did an engagement session with him and we instantly felt super comfortable. The photos from that sessions were incredible which made us that much more excited to work with him. On the day of the wedding, JD and his team were absolutely wonderful. They made the photo session with wedding party and family fun and low-maintenance. They managed to capture all the love and joy of the day in the most professional and un-intrusive way. When we received all the photos from the wedding, we were in absolute awe. The portraits are beautiful and JD captured so many amazing candid moments. Every time we look through them, we get to relive the best day of our lives. JD is truly gifted at what he does and he is also one of the loveliest people we've ever met. We feel lucky to have worked with him and to know him. We couldn't recommend him more highly!

Of course, he is first and foremost a photographer, and an excellent one at that. JD has an eye for detail, yet he managed to capture the entire day without being in the way. I do not recall really seeing JD at all during my wedding, yet our photos are filled with special moments and details of the day. One of the things I was worried about was posing for photos, but JD clearly has experience making people feel at ease (he is friendly and personable) and he provides easy instructions that resulted in beautiful photos. The photos JD took of our wedding fill me with so much happiness. As if that weren’t enough, JD became an unexpected advocate for me on my wedding day. While I was supposed to have an outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour, we had to move everything inside because of heavy rain. JD encouraged me to make decisions that would make my husband and me happy, as he smartly reminded me that we would only have one wedding day. But perhaps the most surprising thing that JD did, and one of the things I most appreciated from anyone on my wedding day, was sensing that I was overwhelmed by certain guests and tactfully helping me out of the situation. I simply cannot stress how much that assistance meant to me, and how I will always be thankful that JD was around. We plan on hiring JD for more photo sessions in the future!

back in 2015. And after seeing what an amazing job he did, I knew I had to get him for our wedding. I live in Los Angeles, but even so, he made the process so easy. And let me say - there aren't enough words to describe what a truly incredibly job J.D. does. For starters, he stayed way longer than we booked him for just so he could make sure to capture every single special moment. Everyone at the wedding loved him, and he's so nice and sweet who wouldn't! Then, after the wedding, he got us our pictures back so quickly - and they were GORGEOUS. So good, in fact, that we were actually featured in Junebug Weddings because of it! https://junebugweddings.com/wedding-blog/this-diy-smogshoppe-wedding-gives-a-subtle-nod-to-wes-anderson/ If you want the best of the best, look no further than J.D. Swiger. Not only will you come out of the experience with amazing photos, but you'll also come out of it with a lifelong friend. We love you, J.D.! Thank you for your hard work and for always being so kind!

and wonderful vision for what each session should be each time he gets behind the camera. I am so thankful that JD captured our wedding and I wouldn't have entrusted this day to any other photographer. His eye for detail and capturing the heart of the many relationships and moments throughout our engagement season and wedding day was absolutely unmatched. Going through all of the photos has brought so much laughter, love, surprise, excitement, and a few tears. At our wedding we requested a group shot with 125+ guests and while that shot could have been a bit chaotic, JD got some great photos with our loved ones all in one place. Throughout the day he took photos of us as well as family members and friends. I love that we have so many photos of our loved ones at our wedding. Our families and friends have raved about our photos-the high quality shots, the emotions captured, and what made our wedding ours'. JD is phenomenal with family members and making them feel special on this momentous occasion. He was a calm presence, polite, personable, and incredibly professional. Having John David Weddings as our photographer, was hands down the best decision that we made to remember our wedding day.

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s at Barr Mansion frequently and not one wedding I've seen from him looks the same. He is creative and inspired and truly seems to enjoy creating beautiful moments with his camera. But his photos speak for themselves. Working with JD himself was really amazing. I am camera shy and prefer not to be in photos so I thought I'd be uncomfortable all day. Unless you are taking portraits with JD, you have NO idea he is around. He somehow remains behind the scenes and manages to capture every special moment. Seeing JD's beautiful portraits made me think all the weddings he'd shot were of professional models, but learned that the photos are a direct result of his clear direction. He calls out practically every pose so you feel natural and comfortable in front of the camera. When we took family photos, he made it shockingly painless (and my huge family always gets cranky during photos). He never once made the day about the photos which I'm told happens frequently with wedding photographers. There was a point in the night when my husband and I wanted to run around and make sure we'd said hello to everyone at our 300-person wedding. JD helped move us along through the crowd and kept us from getting caught talking to anyone for too long -- it was hilarious/SO useful to have a photographer that also acted as a private security guard. He is also just a genuinely nice person that I am happy to know. I could go on. But I have hundreds of gorgeous photos to review again and again. Thank you JD for preserving our memories for us in the most spectacular way.

hotographer for the engagement session and our wedding! He's extremely kind, patient, and fun to have on your big day! I seriously can't ask for better service and quality of work!! We received our images yesterday and every picture is jaw dropping! I feel like all of my pictures came out of a magazine!! JD's work is amazing and you will not regret it when you book him. Choosing a photographer can be tough, but let me make the process easy for you and tell you that when you book JD as your photographer, you will be overwhelmed with joy being able to relive your wedding day through your photos!

at suggestions for photos, is personable, kind and respectful to wedding party and guests. We recommend him for any of your photography needs.

r being in the middle of the action. He is gifted, and if you want the best wedding/event photographer around you need look no further!

and his intern, Serene, were there for the wedding and both made us feel comfortable. AND... he is so experienced, that he knows exactly what to do and QUICKLY! Our main request was to be able to enjoy cocktail hour and actually ENJOY and BE PRESENT at our wedding. He made this happen for us through his timeline and direction. We were there for half of happy hour and all of the reception. We were super nervous that what everyone warned us about would be true... "it all happens so fast and you'll be taking photos that you won't be there for all the other stuff." Well, not with JD! We were there for everything and didn't feel like we were always being taken away for photos, and yet he captured every moment! Plus, his style is unique. It's not what every other wedding photographer is doing. Can't go wrong with JD. He did so well, my parents want to use him for their vow renewal!

fast approaching Austin as we were scheduled to do our engagement photos and JD was so flexible and quick thinking to find a new location to keep us dry. Even though it wasn't our ideal backdrop for those photos, they turned out amazing! JD was equally as awesome the day of our wedding and we are so so so pleased with how all the photos turned out. JD is so easy to work with and is so down to earth, yet very professional. I would HIGHLY recommend John David Weddings.

tell a story. I can't recommend him enough!

e photos from our wedding day are amazing. He caught the big moments as well as the small moments. He truly has an amazing eye for beauty. JD was great to work with, so friendly and professional. He made everyone feel comfortable. Many of our guests even asked us who he was because they wanted to tell us how nice he was and how much they enjoyed having him around. JD has perfectly managed the art of getting all the important shots, while not being overbearing or obtrusive. He is truly a joy to work with and I am so grateful that he was there to document our wedding day.

! Honestly, JD was at the top of our photographer budget, but after having him take our engagements and having him there on our wedding day, I would have paid even more. He was so professional and efficient the whole time. Our wedding coordinator didn't end up being as helpful as we wished, but JD really made it all okay! He answered all of our questions, even though most of them had nothing to do with the photography lol, and we both felt that his top priority was making sure we were comfortable and happy! And on top of all that, the pictures were even more beautiful than we imagined. We feel very lucky to have came across him, so if you've made it to this page, definitely reach out to him :)

moments without being "large and in charge" like I've experienced with some other friends' wedding photographers. Both before the wedding and after, his costumer service was easily a ten out of ten.

ur choice. JD made us feel completely comfortable throughout the whole day, we had a blast!!

nt and wedding photos, and we love being able to relive all of the special moments. We are very grateful for JD's time and talent!

015 filled with countless other photographers, and all it took to make our final decision was a simple greeting from JD, “Hey I’m JD, and I am going to be your photographer.” From that moment on, we not only picked the BEST photographer ever but gained a lifelong friend. JD made us feel so comfortable and kept us at ease during our engagement shoot and our wedding day. He was quick with responding to emails and texts, and communication was never an issue when we were planning an Austin wedding living in Houston. It was so nice to have someone know where exactly to go and what exactly to do for the perfect photos because my wife and I, like a lot of couples planning a wedding for the first time, had no clue what to do. He made sure we were ok throughout the day, always checking up on how we were feeling, and it just felt all so natural and easy; that is SO important to have when the day seems nonstop with following the wedding day timeline. On behalf of our crazy wedding party, friends, and families, my wife and I want to thank JD from the bottom of our hearts for the way he captured such emotional, fun, beautiful, and raw moments during our day. His work is so powerful, and we are blessed to have these photos for the rest of our lives to reflect on. We HIGHLY recommend John David to be your photographer for ALL occasions. His genuine friendliness, big heart, and deep passion for his work are all you need during your big day!

and beautiful photos. On the wedding day JD was so organized, I barely even noticed he was there. I can't complement him enough on his professionalism, easy going personality and most importantly his talent.

capture everything I wanted. His ability to work with the light and shadows was amazing to watch. He definitely made art of my photos and beyond easy to work with. Super comfortable and got everything and more i could dream of!

al party and family. JD was perfect for my wedding and I couldn't be happier with the beautiful pictures he took. He is professional, has an eye for detail and worth every penny spent! I am so happy that I chose JD to shoot my wedding and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great wedding photographer!

I so recommend him!

he wedding he visited the hotel room we got ready in to shoot then traveled to the venue and stayed the ENTIRE day for photos. He returned our photos in only 3 weeks with impeccable quality. We are so happy that we selected him to capture our special day! It was also a bonus that he could speak Mandarin to my husband's family who came in from China!

the photographer was the most important part of our day. I am so so glad that I chose JD as that photographer. He was fun, energetic, easy to work with and excited to be there. My favorite part was when he was rushing me and frolicking in a field to get the last remaining light from the day which turned out to be some of my favorite pictures from the day. You're amazing, JD. As a photographer and a person and I can't thank you enough!!

us to ease and we felt at home sharing one of the most important moments of our lives! He captured the essence of who we are as a couple and so many amazing candid shots of our closest family and friends. We couldn't be more ecstatic about his work! #JD4thewin

was unbelievably high. I didn't think we could afford him, but we reached out anyway. From that moment, JD was SO flexible in helping to get us within our budget. We were ecstatic to learn that we could have the photographer of our dreams AND stay within our budget. JD shot our engagement photos as well as our February wedding. JD is so sweet, professional and humble. He is a true artist and goes wherever the light leads him. We received our engagement photos just 3 days after shooting them and our wedding photos in 3 weeks! They are all so stunning. We love them and have received so many compliments not only on JD's work but on how amazing he was at the wedding - helping out wherever we needed. He is a joy to work with and would recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking for a photographer that will deliver the highest quality and service. We are so lucky to have found him. Our photos have allowed us to relive the best day of our lives over and over again. He was worth every penny and so so so much more! Seriously, don't hesitate to contract JD for your wedding, you will not regret it!

And I think my mom has a crush on him ;-). He's young, vibrant, energetic, artistic, and one of be most talented people I've ever met. His candids are beautiful, and the posed shots he took of us were breathtaking. My venue was challenging - Reunion Tower in downtown Dallas. But he was excited to be there, and his excitement was infectious. Working with him was an absolute dream. Thank you so much, JD!!!

ke a member of the family just in the first 5 minutes of meeting him. He has such a talent for capturing the lighting and emotion behind every photograph. He went above and beyond his job, by helping me find a hairdresser for my bridals, fighting off the fire ants, and helping me feel calm and collected during my big day. JD is the most genuine and kind guy. Kyle and I are blessed to know him and have him be a part of our biggest day.

d we barely noticed he was there, but he was assertive when need be. WE LOVE JD! -Kait & Matt

ing of our wedding day, we knew that after it was all said and done the thing that mattered most was always being able to look back and reminisce well on our special day. We wanted a photographer who could tell our story through their work, capturing every detail of our day in a beautiful and simple way. JD exceeded our expectations from day one of meeting him. We were so impressed by his professional attitude combined with his exceptional talent and kind spirit. He was always quick to respond to emails, answering any questions or responding to any concerns I had leading up to the wedding day. On the actual day of our wedding, JD was so much more than just a photographer. Amidst his role of snapping endless amounts of photographs for us and ensuring we took advantage of the best outdoor lighting, he was also there to provide last-minute assistance to the bridal party and to my husband and I when we needed it most. He gracefully navigated through the demands of our day with such poise and professionalism and still delivered the most BEAUTIFUL wedding photos we have ever seen. We cannot stop looking at our pictures, and we have received so many compliments on how great of a job JD did at telling our story through his photos. He has such a gift for capturing truly stunning images. We are SO thankful we chose JD to capture these forever memories of our special day for us!!