Danto Photography

Photographer

Danto Photography is a Southern California-based wedding and portrait photography company. Principal photographer Joel Danto injects a storytelling sensibility into every wedding he shoots. He blends the raw emotion of photojournalism and the seductive aura of fashion photography to create images of romance and substance; a style he has dubbed “Modern Story Photojournalism”. Joel strives to achieve a natural aesthetic that lets the true beauty and enchantment of life speak for itself. His unique approach results in photography that is fresh yet instantly timeless, and differentiates him from the typical Los Angeles wedding photographer. Read more

5 recommendations

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    Chang X

    Shared on theknot.com

    Joel Danto is amazing! We *loved* the vibrant style that he has and his eye for composition. Our photos are colorful and lively, exactly how we wanted to remember our big day. He's not afraid to get close to the action and he's great at photojournalism and capturing all the great moments. He'll pull you aside for the prefect lighting and will give you a gentle nudge if you're running behind schedule. He's very professional and is always well-prepared -- it was his first time shooting in our wedding venue, so he went the day before to scout out the location. We just got our photos back and love love love them. The hardest part is choosing our favorites...

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    Kiran

    Shared on weddingwire.com

    10 stars!!! Joel is an amazing, amazing photographer with breathtaking work. My fiance had Joel for our proposal, and I couldn't be happier. Joel also photographed our Indian engagement ceremony and both sides were very very happy with the pictures. EVERY SHOT was amazing, not just one or two. Great guy, fun to work with, and an eye for detail. I'm super super picky, and I couldn't have picked someone better myself. Unlike other photographers, Joel provided us with all different types of shots, portraits: artististic details, documentary style. I RECOMMEND JOEL WITHOUT HESISTATION, YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!! THANK YOU, JOEL!

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    Lori S

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    Joel was a pleasure to work with. We would highly recommend him to any couple looking for the perfect photographer. He was on time (ok...early), took lots of different types of pictures (i.e. candid & formal), and when our limo driver had to leave, we hopped in his car and he took us to our reception. He went above and beyond and we sincerely appreciate everything he did to make our day so special. Thanks Joel.

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    Gillian Doyle

    Shared on facebook.com

    Big thank you to Joel Danto of Danto Photography for my new author photos taken at Novelists, Inc conference at the Tradewinds Resort in St. Pete Beach, FL. He scouted the resort for the best background and lighting. Loved how quick he provided proofs, considering he did many author shoots while at the conference!

    I may live in Las Vegas, but I definitely plan to fly back to L.A. to see Joel when I need more promo pics!

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    Joelle G

    Shared on theknot.com

    Booking Joel was a no-brainer for us, and full disclosure: he's a friend of mine, so I've been a fan of his work for a long time. That being said, he is HANDS-DOWN the best in the business. One look at his portfolio will tell you everything you need to know: he simply captures perfect moments. We didn't want "traditional" photos (although Joel is more than happy to accommodate those, as well). His shots feel cinematic and can tell a whole story. He is also calming, talented, and so much fun to be around. He is a true artist and booking him as our photographer for both our engagement shoot and our wedding was the best decision.

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