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Joleeta S.

06/09/2018 | MN

"I liked Classic photographers! I couldn't have asked for a better team! They were willing to work with me, not to mention that my photographer was super AWESOME and AMAZING. I now have a friend for life because of this team. They go above and beyond to make sure that everything is just right!"

Katelynn I.

06/03/2018 | MN

"Start to finish, Classic is the way to go! They were affordable and available to answer any questions you had at a moments notice. We got to choose our photographer and oh my goodness.. we could not have picked a better photographer!! David E. is one of the funniest and over qualified people for the job! He reached out to us to make sure were were all on the same page and clear up any questions or concerns we had. Classic has a great spreadsheet questionnaire you can fill out and keep updating as your plans slowly become a reality. The day finally came and they owned every minute! We had family members rave about both photographers. Yet to see the photos but we already know it'll be breathtaking!!"

Sabrina F.

08/25/2018 | WI

"Classic photographers were great to work with! Our photographer David was so outgoing, energetic and full of fun! It all went smooth and David made sure to get all the pictures I ask for and then more!"

Heather B.

10/06/2018 | MN

"An absolutely wonderful team! Our photographer (David E.) was full of energy and personable, he made the whole day even more fun. He was right on time, great with going with the flow when our time-table got a little off or when we wanted a few quick funny pictures taken. And communication with the company as a whole was great; for us it was exclusively online only, but it was prompt and any questions we had were answered right away."

Alexandra R.

09/29/2018 | MN

"If I could give David and Steph 10 stars I would. They were so good together and they made taking our pictures so much fun! I got so many complements on them throughout the night from our guests and I will definitely recommend them to anyone who is looking for a photographer."

Michelle W.

10/27/2018 | MN

"David Esquire at Classic Photographers was the best person for the job! He was a take-charge kind of guy who definitely helped keep the day on schedule. He was also a lot of fun and made the entire process so nice and efficient. We spoke on the phone a few times prior to the day of my wedding so that he could get a good grip on what to expect and what I wanted out of a wedding photographer. He was seriously the best ever."

Liz O.

12/01/2018 | MN

"It was extremelt difficult to find the right company to hire for my wedding pictures. They are all expensive, I wanted video included, and I wanted to have great photos! I am so happy I went with Classic Photographers. We received a great price for 2 photographers and a videographer, all of which did a fabulous job and were great to work with. David E was our photographer & everyone (including my husband and I) loved him! He was a lot of fun to work with and had amazing ideas theoughout the day. We also received our photographs quickly, within 2 weeks time! Thanks for all you guys did to make our wedding unforgettable!"

Client Review

11/12/2018 | Better Business Bureau

David E. at Classic Photographers was the best person for the job! He was a take-charge kind of guy who definitely helped keep the day on schedule. He was also a lot of fun and made the entire process so nice and efficient. We spoke on the phone a few times prior to the day of my wedding so that he could get a good grip on what to expect and what I wanted out of a wedding photographer. He was seriously the best ever.


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About

Thanks for checking me out & I would like to share a bit about me personally & professionally.

To sum me up, I'm a Classic Photographers' "caffeinated photographer", along with a BeSomebody Ambassador, insatiable wanderluster, philanthropist, passionate coffee ninja, educator, and an incurable music junkie who is photographing weddings in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin & Iowa.

My story dissected is more like; I’m a 2nd generation photographer who's been doing his best to keep not just the "dream" alive as a professional photographer, but be an inspiration for others, sometimes through sharing stories and sometimes with movie quotes. Which for me, movies are a big part of my life. There are some quotes I hang tightly to that inspire me like: "Rise & rise again, until lambs become lions", "Pain heals, chicks dig scars, glory lasts forever" and "A man can change his stars."

Speaking of lambs... I am a self-proclaimed foodie. I absolutely love a huge platter of nachos, and my favourite restaurant in the USA that serves up the best nachos is Fred's in Huntington Beach, California. In fact, when I lived in Southern California - I had so many client meetings there, that the staff at the restaurant thought I was a secret shopper. LOL!

I'm also a HUGE fan of coffee and one of my favourite spots to go to in Minneapolis for coffee is: Uncommon Grounds. They have the best Chai teas, and what's crazy is I don't like Chai tea.

That's a bit about who I am personally, but professionally - I basically live my life through the lens, with a camera in my hand at all times. My friends and the team with Classic Photographers think I sleep with it under my pillow. I don't, but it's fun to let them think that!

As a creative; I'm an award-winning international photographer, filmmaker, Director of Photography, and educator who loves working with exciting people people who have an endless zeal for life.

You may have seen me on TV as well! I've been featured on celebrity planner & designer: David Tutera's "My Fair Wedding" and WeTV's "Platinum Weddings". PLUS! As a die-hard "Duranie" - I had my dream come true and photographed Duran Duran for two years. But then on the front side of the camera, I modelled for Ralph Lauren before became such a huge fan of nachos & Newcastle Brown Ales.

If you're an international couple, you may have seen my work in your country. I've had my photography published in 4 languages in the countries I've photographed from USA to England, France, Switzerland, Netherlands, Germany, Canada, Mexico, India, Japan, Singapore & Costa Rica.

Thank you for "checking me out" and I look forward to our caffeinated paths crossing in the future - cheers! :-)