Their words, not mine

You think you’re not photogenic.

Almost everyone tells me that in the first five minutes. Then the camera disappears — we talk, we walk, we mess around — and later they’re stunned the person in the photos is them. You don’t have to take my word for it. Here’s theirs — in their own words, translated to English where they wrote in Spanish.

David Josué — 25+ years, 600+ weddings — holds a 5.0 rating on Google across 43 reviews, a 100% recommendation rate on Facebook (16 reviews), and 10 reviews on Yelp.

5.0 Google · 43 reviews
100% Recommended on Facebook
10 Reviews on Yelp
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The fear everyone names

Five minutes in, you forget the camera is there.

Nearly everyone arrives sure they’re stiff, awkward, not photogenic. Then we just talk — and they’re surprised by who shows up in the photos. Here’s how a few of them put it.

Couple laughing freely mid-celebration in the Monte Xanic vineyard, Valle de Guadalupe — wedding photography by David Josué
Monte Xanic · Valle de Guadalupe

David Josue was the photographer for my wedding and honestly I loved it. I've had different photographers for other special occasions and he has truly been the best — he's simply a master at what he does. And not only that: if you're looking for creativity and GOOD vibes, he's the one, no doubt. He helps you and explains which angle looks best on you. I thought I was a terrible model, haha, and when I saw his shots on his camera I was stunned that the woman in the photo was me. Women will love his photos.

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Itzel V. Wedding — Valle de Guadalupe · traveled from San Diego, CA · Yelp

David did such an incredible job capturing our wedding in Valle De Guadalupe and making us feel immediately comfortable (even though it was actually the first time we had met in person coming from New York). His pictures are stunning and help you relive the in between moments you want to remember. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a great photographer!

Alanna Morgan Wedding — Valle de Guadalupe · traveled from New York, NY · Google

I have to start with something very personal: my whole life I've believed I'm not photogenic. Every time I saw myself in a photo it confirmed it… so imagining a photo session for my website was a huge challenge for me. I came to the session with David Josué very nervous and quite uncomfortable — not because of him, but because of me. I worried I wouldn't be able to relax, wouldn't know what to do in front of the camera, wouldn't loosen up or follow directions.

And the surprise was a beautiful one. David Josué managed to turn something that in my mind was almost an unpleasant experience into a really lovely moment. From the start he knew how to guide me, how to ease the mood, and how to make me feel at ease. Little by little I loosened up, I started to laugh, to enjoy it, to look at the camera naturally… and the session became something wonderful. For me it was more than a photo session. I honestly felt it was almost therapeutic, because something shifted in my mind that day about how I see myself in photographs.

I loved the result and the experience too. David Josué is a great professional and, on top of that, he has a special talent for working with people like me, who arrive full of nerves and resistance. Today I'd do it again — but now gladly, even excitedly. Thank you, David Josué. It was a very special experience.

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Rocio Gomez Portrait session · Google

Amazing job! You don't have to worry about how you look, David Josué will guide you and you will feel great. Best photo shoot ever!

Ricardo Astiazaran Portrait session · Google

David made our dream a reality with our engagement photo shoot. He is the most kind, gentle, and thoughtful person. If you are nervous about knowing what direction to go with your photos just let David take the reins!! You will not regret it thank you so much David.

Hunter Lane Engagement · traveled from Arvada, CO · Yelp

DJ's eye and lens merge wonderfully during the performance of the session. I felt confident and calm in his company, always very respectful and clear in his instructions. The result in image: Very nice and with great light management. Very grateful to have lived the experience with DJ.

Viridiana Estrella Portrait session · Google

I've known David for quite some time. However I had never had the pleasure in working with him. He did an amazing job at making my wife and I comfortable in our own skin. The end result was amazing! Thank you for the awesome work David!

Poncho Cota Portrait session · Facebook

Definitely the best experience with the best photographer. The interaction is so relaxed that the photos are the best memory it can give you

Hana Corral Portrait session · Google

We're super happy with the photos and video of our wedding! The whole process was incredible and David Josué made us feel very comfortable the entire time! I recommend David Josué with all the faith in the world, and I know he'll do an incredible job and give you unforgettable memories!

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Jorge Castro Wedding · Google

Excellent person, excellent quality in his work — he makes the photos convey the moment, the feeling. On top of that he's very easy to work with; he makes you enjoy the moment and, above all, feel comfortable while he photographs you. I wouldn't hesitate to consider him for other photo sessions! Suuper recommended!

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Lydia Dgz Portrait session · Facebook

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Engaged couple holding hands at dusk against the hills — engagement photography by David Josué
At dusk · wine country

The flowers wilt. The cake’s gone by midnight. This is the part you keep.

On the day itself

I don’t run your wedding. I join it.

No barking poses, no hijacking the party for a shot list. I’m in it with you — the toasts, the dancing, the chaos — and the couples below felt that long before they felt a camera.

Couple celebrating their first dance under sparklers, surrounded by guests — wedding photography by David Josué
First dance · Ensenada

No one could have captured all the energy and magic of our wedding better! Our experience with DJ and his team, from the beginning, was incredible. So happy and full of life, they were complicit in all our craziness. Seeing our photos is like reliving our wedding. We are infinitely grateful for all your effort, so that we were happy. We would choose you a thousand times DJ!! We are very happy!!

Roser Pla Wedding — Valle de Guadalupe · traveled from Riviera Maya · Google

Best family photographer we have ever had. My family traveled to Baja Ca on vacation and David took our family photos on the beach. Not only was he creative, attentive, and talented, but he was funny and engaging. David made us all laugh and the pictures are the most natural and beautiful photos we've ever had taken. After, our children commented that that was the first time they ever enjoyed doing family photos. David made the photoshoot fun and the fun is apparent in the photos. I recommend him for anyone wanting candid and beautiful photos of any event or group.

Dr. Krista Andersen Family — Baja California · traveled from Los Angeles, CA · Google

We couldn't have chosen a better heart to share such a special moment with us. You broke down barriers, you were patient, you played around with us and helped us create... Thank you for the laughter, the stories, and what I know will be the most beautiful images of our lives. Thank you for everything you and your incredible team did that day!

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Russ Platters Wedding · Facebook

I'm very thankful David was available to help take photos of my wife's 40th birthday. David was responsive and charming to work with and the photos came out beautifully. Our event had both interior and exterior settings at night, and David was able to pull off some magic to get the lighting in the pictures to come out perfectly. Would highly recommend.

Reid M. Event — Valle de Guadalupe · traveled from Chicago, IL · Yelp

DJ is amazing! He shot our wedding in Valle de Guadalupe this past October and I could not have more good things to say about him! The quality of his work, his professionalism, his talent and his awesome attitude were all 10/10. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!

Casey Harris Wedding — Valle de Guadalupe · traveled from San Diego, CA · Google

David was great in every way. He was warm and welcoming and captured great photos of our special day.

Dylan Jhaveri Wedding — Tecate · traveled from San Diego, CA · Google

We hired this photographer in Ensenada for my mother's 60th birthday family portrait! He is amazing and very professional. Our pictures were delivered on time as promised and the quality is amazing. I recommend him 100%

Marlyn P. Family — Ensenada · traveled from Los Angeles, CA · Yelp

David does an amazing job! He has taken our family picture and I absolutely loved them. He is very professional and so much fun to be around!

Martha Rivas-Lamadrid Family · Google

We loved the photos, we loved the result, and above all his great charisma is worth so much. He makes you feel at ease and makes the session fun and pleasant. Excellent work. We'll definitely hire him again.

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Nancy Cecilia Hernandez Gameros Portrait session · Google

So grateful to have had David photograph our wedding. Our family immediately felt comfortable with him and I feel like he captured our family perfectly. Our photos came out gorgeous and they were ready sooner than expected. I 100% recommend his services, you will not be disappointed.

Yarely R. Wedding — Ensenada · traveled from Sylmar, CA · Yelp
Couple sharing a quiet moment framed by a sculpted vineyard art piece, Monte Xanic, Valle de Guadalupe — wedding photography by David Josué
Couple embracing on fairy-lit stone steps beneath an arched entrance — wedding photography by David Josué

If you want posed, magazine-perfect portraits — or a photographer who takes over the day — I’m honestly not your match. But if the couples above sound like you, I only photograph fewer than 20 weddings a year, on purpose.

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Months later

You marry once. You get to live it twice.

This is the part that lasts — the frames people still open a year later and feel the whole day come back. Their words, again, not mine.

Couple at golden hour on their wedding day in Valle de Guadalupe — wedding photography by David Josué
Golden hour · Valle de Guadalupe

If you're looking for good vibes, professionalism, and high-caliber images, I recommend David Josué 100%. My wife and I had the chance to work with David Josué to document our wedding, and it was one of the best decisions we made for it. His creativity is unmatched, and his ability to create a moment and capture it in an image left us speechless. He truly has that touch few photographers manage to convey — it creates a chemistry that makes the images flow naturally.

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Germán V. Wedding — Valle de Guadalupe · traveled from San Diego, CA · Yelp

We loved working with David Josue! Besides being an excellent photographer, he's an excellent person... Six months have gone by and we're still looking at the photos DJ took for us...

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Jazmín Pedroarena-Leal Wedding — Tecate · traveled from San Diego, CA · Facebook

Admirable work — he creates an atmosphere full of trust, which comes through in every photo he makes, turning it into a unique piece. I think that, more than a great artist, he's a master.

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Miriam Benedetti Portrait session · Facebook

His unique way of using light makes each photo convey exactly the moment, and his way of acting leads you to let go and have confidence and be able to take it to a photo.

miriam garcia Portrait session · Google

Thank you so much for all your care, David!! You took beautiful photos at our wedding and captured every moment that will be kept forever!! You were the best choice for such a special day!! Thank you, a thousand times thank you!!!

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Erika Torrijos Wedding · Facebook

Everything was excellent, before, during and after the wedding, David and his entire team were excellent and very professional. The photos... incredible! I recommend it 100%. The best!

Fernanda Hernaiz Wedding — Polanco, Mexico City · Google

We loved his photos and he was also an excellent person; super friendly and very professional!!!

Fernando Pedroza Wedding — Ensenada · traveled from San Diego, CA · Google

The best photographer — excellent quality as a person, and so professional!! He truly knows how to capture all the incredible moments of your event. Thank you for everything; without a doubt we'd choose you a thousand times over again!

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Roxana Náder Arámburo Event · Facebook

Beautiful and unique photos which captured the event perfectly.

jodi simpson Event · Google

I was super happy with her work, she managed to capture the personality of each of us; I would take photos with him again.

Gabriela Salazar Portrait session · Google

Without a doubt a great photographer! Thank you for such a great experience and for the direction you gave us. We loved the photos!!

Luisa Jadhel Tamborrell Portrait session · Facebook

I had a really good experience in the corporate session you did for me... The results in the photos were excellent and have been very valuable in my personal marketing strategy.

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Victor Alejandro Lopez Portrait session · Facebook

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Newlyweds lying side by side, laughing together — wedding photography by David Josué
Joy, uncomposed

Boudoir

What women write after a boudoir session.

These didn’t come from Google. They arrived by email and in post-session conversations — most boudoir clients keep their session off public platforms, and that’s exactly how it should be.

Fine art bridal boudoir session in soft natural light, Valle de Guadalupe — boudoir photography by David Josué
Bridal boudoir · Valle de Guadalupe

This is me, this is my body, and I'm healthy, I'm alive — and I am, and I see myself as, beautiful!! ... David, the work you're doing goes far beyond art.

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Olimpia Boudoir — Hermosillo, Sonora · By email

Being like that yesterday and getting to be myself was something I needed — like a connection with myself.

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Gaby Muro Boudoir — San Miguel de Allende · By email

From the moment you walk in, the vibe is something else — you're with a professional... at no point did I feel like I was being photographed... I felt in an atmosphere of love and trust; I felt beautiful and very attractive.

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Jessica Boudoir — San Miguel de Allende · By email

I felt safe and happy, more confident than ever. I discovered things about myself that moved me deeply. I decided to change for myself... I felt like the most confident, the happiest, the sexiest woman in the world.

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Aniela Boudoir — San Miguel de Allende · By email

The session with DJ was a deeply enriching experience for me... I found an immediate trust in myself... he gave me the chance to love myself throughout the whole session. I let go, I let myself be carried, I surprised myself, and in the end I was grateful. When it was over I loved myself more... THANK YOU for being a mirror, for helping me heal, for showing me the best of myself.

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Cristy Civallero Boudoir · By email

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Portrait of David Josué — photo by Fer Juaristi
David Josué · portrait by Fer Juaristi

From colleagues in the industry

The people who work weddings next to me.

Coordinators, fellow photographers, editorial collaborators. Not clients — so they get their own section. They see the parts of a wedding day couples never do.

To speak of David Josue is not only to speak of one of the 10 best photographers in the country — it's much more than that. Human warmth and sensitivity should be among the main qualities of those of us in the events industry, particularly weddings.

I believe those two qualities, plus great ingenuity and creativity, have earned him the place he so deservedly holds. These lines are a recognition from someone who has watched him grow and who, when he's lucky enough to share the stage with him, feels calm and certain that his work will pass into posterity as the finest graphic interpretation.

For the readers... With David Josue you don't make recommendations, you make congratulations... for the privilege of having him.

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Alvaro Avila Wedding coordinator · Facebook

DJ = great talent in front of the camera; he captures meaningful moments with special sensitivity, in a spontaneous, beautiful, and natural way... 100% professional... He's fun, which makes working as a team with him easy and pleasant. Even though he's a renowned wedding-photography expert, he stands out for his humility. A singular photographic style, preferred by many couples in Mexico and other countries... Congratulations, DJ...

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Lupita Cordero Wedding coordinator · Facebook

It's hard to find people with such a big heart, such high talent, and such disarming humility. David Josue is one of the best photographers in the world.

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Sergio Lopez Photographer · Facebook

Definitely one of the highest level bridal photographers in Mexico and an unmatched attitude, honored to collaborate with you on our editorial projects!

Erick Falcon Editorial collaborator · Google

He will make you feel relaxed. Be yourself, no plan, he will make it work.

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No pressure. Just a real conversation.

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