What Clients Say
I work with ambitious professionals, creative artists, and families who value authentic storytelling and strategic vision. Here’s what they have to say about the experience.
Business Professionals
Executive Personal Branding Session
“Working with Dave was a game-changer for my personal branding. He didn’t just take photos, he also helped me think strategically about how my visual presence serves my professional goals. What impressed me most was his ability to combine technical excellence with genuine creative vision. He understands both the business strategy behind personal branding and how to execute it visually. The images captured who I am in a way that feels authentic and powerful. I’d absolutely recommend Dave to any executive or professional looking to elevate their image and tell their story well.”
— Adrian Bruneau, Executive & Strategic Advisor
Creative Professionals
Actor – Headshot & Personal Branding Sessions
“Dave takes beautiful, professional photos that really capture the essence of the people and the moment involved. He’s fun and easy to work with while still being professional and maintaining a high standard for his work. What I appreciate most is that he delivers consistently excellent results, which is why I keep coming back. I would absolutely recommend him for professional business needs and creative/artistic events.”
— Emily Mohler, Actor & Repeat Client
Professional Musician – Personal Branding Session
“As a professional musician, I’m regularly in need of updated headshots, and I knew when I met Dave that doing a shoot with him would be easy and fun. He’s approachable and easy to talk to, and our one-on-one session felt incredibly comfortable. Dave has this gift for capturing the range of your personality—I saw photos of myself I’d never seen before, in the best way possible. The photos are displayed in my home and on my professional accounts, and I continue to use them as my primary branding because they’re timeless. That’s rare in professional headshots. Dave’s trained eye means I’m confident these will remain usable for years to come.”
— Jordan Webb, Musician & Creative Professional
Family & Personal Portraits
Family Portrait Session
“I was so impressed with my creative branding shoot that I asked him to do a family shoot as well, and honestly, it transformed how my family thinks about professional photography. My dad—who’s notoriously camera-shy—actually laughed throughout the session.”
— Jordan Webb, Musician & Creative Professional
Destination Family Portraits – Outer Banks, NC
“Our family gathers on the Outer Banks every year, and we’d seen beautiful vacation photos online and wanted our own. I learned about Dave from a friend and couldn’t have been more pleased. From our very first conversation, Dave walked us through his vision—how he’d use the terrain and lighting to create something special. We went in with a plan, and the photos captured everything we hoped for.
What really stood out was how Dave worked with our entire family, from our one-year-old to our 72-year-old. Everyone felt comfortable and engaged. When it came time to review the gallery, Dave walked us through that process too, and everyone got to choose the photos that mattered most to them. The entire experience felt collaborative and joyful—not stressful like family photos can be. We highly recommend Dave Holton Photography, and we’d absolutely hire him again if circumstances allow. These images have become some of our family’s most treasured memories.”
— Shannon & Gus Zinovis, Outer Banks Family Portrait Session
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