What Clients Say
I create portraits for creative professionals, performers, individuals, and families who want images that feel honest, thoughtful, and alive. Whether someone is refreshing their brand, celebrating a milestone, or planning family photos while visiting New Orleans, I aim to make the process feel personal, collaborative, and easy. Here’s what clients have to say about the experience.
Jump to: Creative Personal Branding & Headshots • Special Occasion Shoots • Family Portraits on Location
Creative Personal Branding & Headshots
Headshots & Personal Branding
“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
Personal Branding
“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
Executive Personal Branding
“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
Headshots
“Dave was absolutely fantastic! He helped my 16 year old daughter with her headshots, and the professional results were beautiful! Dave’s friendly, knowledgeable demeanor made the entire experience easy and enjoyable. He walked us through every step of the process and truly went above and beyond to make sure my daughter felt comfortable and confident. This is the start of her theater journey, and we are so grateful to have Dave’s expertise at this important milestone!”
— Jennifer Steuart / Mother of 16-Year-Old Actor Finn
Headshots
“Dave is very reasonably priced! I was desperate for something new to showcase my current look and style and Dave was able to capture it perfectly. Dave is easy going and wants you to be comfortable and have a good experience. He listens to what you want but also helps you figure out new ideas. Would definitely work with him again!”
— Chelsea Langevin / Choreographer, Dance Captain, Teacher
Personal Shoots for Special Occasions
Birthday Portraits
I found Dave on yelp by chance. He was very responsive and excited about bringing my gothic 40th birthday pictures to life. I gave him an idea, over the phone since I was out of state, and he took notes!!! He came back to me with a plan, ideas, suggestions, and just all around so thorough. When we finally met, he was so easy to get along with and did such a great job of making this so fun and easy! He really made this a bday to remember and anyone would be lucky to have such an amazing photographer!
— Veronica Diaz
Family Portrait Sessions on Location
Family Portraits
I searched for a photographer on yelp for family pictures. Not being from the area, I was completely green on the who, what and where. Dave is amazing! He scoped out our b&b we were staying at ahead of time, he did exactly what I asked for and was so incredibly accommodating. And the pictures… WOW! They are more than I could have hoped for. I highly recommend calling Dave for any and all photos you need.
— Jamie Nash
Family Portraits
“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
Family Portraits
“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
Ready to Create Your Story?
Book a consultation to tell me what you’re envisioning—whether you’re planning creative personal branding portraits, a special occasion shoot, or family photos during your time in New Orleans—and I’ll help you shape a session that feels true to you and creates images you’ll want to keep for years.
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