Some kind words from people I’ve met and taken photographs of in my black and white picture work.
From Laura Bridge
“I had the honour of David taking my portrait last weekend. David is so easy to work with, he made me feel comfortable and eased my nerves. I was feeling very nervous and worried I’d get awkward, posed shots but David gives great direction and makes the experience a breeze. His photos are absolutely beautiful. Super fast turn around and excellent communication. Thanks again David, look forward to working with you again soon!”
From Maddii Sutton
“I love David and his work. He always makes me feel safe comfortable and beautiful. Definitely recommend!”
Sarah Valentine
“David, is an artist. His photographs captured me. He was also incredibly generous with his time and worked like a perfectionist.”
Linea
“David is a great guy, fun to work with and very creative! His unique style combined with a good eye for details brings life to amazing photography!”
Joe Walsh of Ekko Park
“It was a pleasure having David along to our tour shows. Super easy to work with and what can we say about the live performance shots? We were blown away! He has a great eye for capturing the energy of a show. Highly recommend.”
Emily Currell
“David is a wonderful photographer who has an amazing eye for detail. Working with him was a total pleasure – communication was great from the start and he is fantastic with directions. I’m delighted with my photographs which convey such mood and atmosphere. I can’t wait to work with David again!”
Lydia Gerrard
“David created the most comfortable and friendly atmosphere on set. And the photos… wow. They were so Adriatic and professional – I honestly felt like a model! They were so incredible and high quality. But not only is he fantastic behind the camera, David is a genuine, kind and lovely person. I remember that day so vividly because it’s a wonderful memory!!”
Melody Basham
“David is a quintessential gentleman. I genuinely connected with him as a person, which made shooting such an easy and enjoyable experience. I am such a fan of his black and white photography!”
Natasha Bance
“I’ve worked with David on a couple of occasions, both street photography and on a bridal shoot. On each occasion I received outstanding pictures on the basis that he’s extremely easy and welcoming to work with, and has a natural creative flair. Likewise, when working in a group of other models, he is very efficient at organising us as a group, yet he is still personable. Whenever David is in London I would endeavour to meet up with him as I know that he will creative new photographic opportunities. I would definitely recommend him.”
Sophie Temperton
“We worked with David for our boutique music festival, the River Sounds Festival and he was an absolute pleasure to deal with and captured some incredible photos on the day. He also edited and posted to social media while working the event so we could re-share on the day and got the photos back to us super quickly after the event. I would definitely recommend David for any event, as for us he beautifully captured exactly what our event is about.”
Lananh Le
“Having had the opportunity to work with David made me feel very lucky! He is serious about quality and is extremely professional and organised. We communicated very easily with lots of planning in advance so that we could make the most out of every minute. He was also fantastic at getting shots ready for me to view and I am very much looking forward to working with David again and recommend his services. You will not be disappointed! Thank you David.”
Natalia Lago
“David is the best photographer I have ever had the pleasure to work with. His experienced eye brings direction to the scene and his lovely personality puts you at ease. The results are absolutely amazing. How come that the faster professional has the best results? I have never seen something like this… he is just magical.”
Emma Gould
“I first met & shot with David in the Uk – He touched base with me initially asking to shoot at some stage in NZ, which I responded Yes. I was however heading to Europe for 2 weeks coming up, which actually coincided with a trip he was also taking.. so we met up in Notting Hill (where I was based) to shoot. He was great from the offset. We sent mood boards of what we each were thinking prior to meeting and nailed the brief over a few more communications.. We met at a local café & instantly I felt at ease.. We sat with Tea (of course) & had a chat, David had made a plan of exactly where we would head to shoot and off we went. He had sorted the locations around our thoughts, so all I had to do was play my part. He directed me when required which I appreciated. He kept me at ease throughout & also kept it fun. So much so one of my favourite shots is one of me laughing & he caught it & it is still one of my favs to this day. We have since shot 3 more times back in NZ. More impromptu since we know each other now & it’s like catching up with an old friend. I highly recommended David. He’s professional, polite & easy to work with.. You end up with very cool, moody shots that I’m sure you’ll Love! If you like a Black & White moody shot, but also the occasional colour pop he’s definitely my recommendation.”
Charlotte Smith
“David was a joy to work with. Very professional and gave great advice on posing etc. Beautiful final images, and very prompt turnaround with emailing them out.”
Jesara Sabin
“David is an absolutely amazing Photographer! He makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera and will always listen to any ideas or inspiration you have. I would recommend David to anyone.”
Anja
“Such a wonderful photographer and so easy to work with. I loved the portraits and found the whole process really enjoyable. Thanks so much!”
Georgie Mee
“David is an absolute delight to shoot with. He is so incredibly kind, compassionate and professional. I always have such a lovely experience shooting with him, with such a wonderful outcome captured in the amazing photographs. They are truly magnificent! He’s my favourite photographer by far. It really is such a pleasure to shoot with him.”
Chloe Frankton
“Not only does David always capture the mood perfectly, he ensures his clients are always comfortable and knows how to work with their best features. Working with David is like working with a friend, even in the first shoot! I would definitely recommend his services, I have worked with David for years and will definitely continue to do so.”
Jodi La Grouw
“David’s work as a photographer is outstanding! I discovered him after seeing some of the images he provided at a Totara Street gig, at Mt Maunganui. I arranged for him to provide a photoshoot of me, working my own photoshoot, (as I am also a professional photographer) on the Coromandel, and require some regular images of myself, for profile updates. I received his images swiftly and was well impressed with his skill, integrity, and personality as a photographer. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a cutting edge style of photography! Jodi, Lush Photography”
Hailey Smith
“David is hands down one of the best photographers I have worked with. He has incredibly creative ideas for angles and poses alongside helping ensure his models are comfortable and confident. The end result is always amazing too, very highly recommend.”
Nicole Bright
“I absolutely love working with David. He is intuitive very good value and extremely professional. He is fast to shoot with as well as speedy at sending through images. His black and white portraits are beautiful, the one of my daughter at he’s her personality better than any other picture she has ever had. Thank you so much David for all the beautiful work you have done for me.”
Hayley Walker
“I have had the pleasure of working with David a few times now and I enjoyed each time more than the last! It’s lovely to work with a photographer who is interested in your background, in my case dance, and to explore this through movement and photos! I also modelled some beautiful dresses with David and I love how the photos came out. Highly recommend David to any model, he is very easy to get along and makes the model feel super comfortable!”
Tracy Kirby
“We are lucky enough to have had three shoots with David in Tauranga. David is very professional and puts in 100% with his clients and we come out with an amazing choice of photographs to choose from and goes the extra mile to get the perfect shot. Apart from his photographs that speak for them self, we love David because he is so easy to work with and puts you at ease, is friendly, fun and and considerate to your level of comfort and works accordingly so a great choice for all situations and occasions and level of experience of model. Would definitely work with him again and recommend if you are looking for a photographer give David a try.”
Alexandra Hollis
“Awesome photographer! David of The Black and White Picture is very friendly, professional and safe to work with. Really gets into it and makes you feel super comfortable! Once again absolutely lovely to work with in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui.”
Kylee Morris
“David, is a very professional photographer that I have found to be very genuine in his approach and eye for detail while capturing our daughter for her modelling journey. We have used David and his skills for a few shoots now and every time I am blown away by his artistic view and point of difference through his photography. I highly recommend David to capture any special occasions.”
Sophie Button
“David of the Black and White Picture is a fantastic photographer with heaps of cool ideas of where to shoot in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui and how to pose. Very professional person to work with and GREAT images at the end of it!!!”
Nina Valentine
“I’ve loved working with David! He’s a very talented photographer and I’ve worked with him many times in Tauranga. Something that always stood out to me was his very calm nature and way of making sure I’m always comfortable. Thank you David!!!”
Viktorija Overina
“Many years ago I had a remarkable opportunity to work with this visionary photographer! The way he captures emotions is beyond anything I seen & experienced! Strongly recommend.”
Jocelyn
“David has ALWAYS made Dorhryen feel comfortable, confident and beautiful. Dorhryen has worked with David 3 times now in Tauranga and Whakatane and she’s enjoyed every single time. We would highly….. HIGHLY recommend David of The Black and White Picture. He’s a phenomenal photographer, an amazing person who does amazing work. He cares about his clients and cares about capturing those special moments whatever the occasion. Thank you David.”
Georgia Gilvear
“David made the photoshoot process a breeze for a first timer! He is so personable and knowledgeable and I would recommend him every time. Thank you!!!”
Charlotte Paterson:
“Such a kind man!! Extremely professional at all times, couldn’t recommend more.”
Nicky Hayward
“David of the Black and White Picture is one of my all time favourite photographers to work with in Tauranga and New Zealand. He has a natural talent when it comes to the camera, his work is brilliant and the process is so stress-free and quick. David has been a photographer for my bridal business over the last few years, shooting my designer bridal gowns in London, Auckland and Tauranga and will be my first choice in the future. Thank you, David, for all your incredible work and going the extra mile. I so value and appreciate all your efforts and the attention to detail! You are brilliant!”
Yulia
“David is absolutely the nicest photographer ever. Had a few shoots with him in the studio and he’s always made me feel super comfortable. The photos came out top quality and I loved every single one of them.”
From Sophie Turner
“Wow!! David’s skills are amazing! Lovely guy and very talented with the camera. Definitely recommend.”
From Nikoletta
“David is a great photographer with an amazing character and a very kind heart. He makes whatever he can to make you feel comfortable and guides you to achieve the perfect shot!”
From Sarah Valentine
“David, is an artist. His photographs captured me. He was also incredibly generous with his time and worked like a perfectionist.”
From Linea
“David is a great guy, fun to work with and very creative! His unique style combined with a good eye for details brings life to amazing photography!”
Ellenah
“David is a professional. I enjoyed the photoshoot and loved the result. I highly recommend to work with him.”
Joe Walsh
“It was a pleasure having David along to our tour shows. Super easy to work with and what can we say about the live performance shots? We were blown away! He has a great eye for capturing the energy of a show. Highly recommend.”
Ruhith Pathirana
“Having a photoshoot with an artist as acclaimed and skilled and David was a complete dream come true. Photographing one of my dresses, he did an incredible job capturing the garment and model, taking photos that are beyond beautiful. The entire process was nothing short of amazing. He showed incredible professionalism while also maintaining a warm and friendly demeanour. He consistently made sure that I was happy as well as ensuring my model’s comfort. He truly has an eye for photography and editing, adding a whole new dimension to my garment through his work. An added bonus being his extremely quick turn around time with the photos. To say that David is a great photographer is a complete understatement and I greatly hope to work with him in the future.”
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