Testimonials & Feedback

“I don't really know where to begin, but I must say that this work is a breath of fresh air. You've captured a treasure chest of angles and perspectives in each environment, your compositions allow a designer to REALLY use its negative space, the way you pull the soul from the eyes of your portraits...”

--Tracy Raff, Senior Designer, NCSDO, Baltimore, MD

“We were thrilled with how the piece turned out. Couldn't be happier, actually. So far, we've received nothing but positive feedback, both on content and design, and the photography. The comment has been repeatedly, "the photos just POP." ”

--Beth Duncan, Associate Director, Communications and Marketing, Illinois Institute of Technology

“I had a chance to review the Stern photos right now and am just delighted with the quality and breadth of what you were able to capture. You were able to capture the scenarios we wanted, you got lots of wonderful detail, and the community warmth shines through it all. It's wonderful, Doug. Thanks again for yet another triumph.”

--Matthew Swanson, Account Executive, NCSDO

“Doug. You rock! Listen it was a pleasure to meet you and I really love your work- just took a little look around, and I love what I see. I am glad that YU chose you to take these photos- you have a personality draped around your neck, not just a camera. Your personal viewpoint and warmth shed an effusive grace and beauty into your work like a permeating light that makes your work glow. You stand out as an artist in your field. ”

--Jeremy Gaisin, photo subject

“Dude, all of your photos seem to be blurry. I think you have left the aperture open too long.”

--flam1ngturkey@hotmail.com

“Just a quick thank you for your wonderful work over the past few days. I thoroughly enjoyed our time together, and, more importantly, we captured a lot of great images and ideas to use in our upcoming publications. Thank you for your good humor, your diligence and your thoughtfulness. I look forward to our continuing work on this project.”

--Melissa Meltzer, Director of Publications, University of Chicago

“You have been terrific, particularly in light of the fact that you've just come through three grueling shoots in succession. (And what a joy it is to read your blog. It underscores the sensitivity and sensibility that you bring to this work.)”

--Clifford Lull, President, NCSDO

“Thank you! I enjoyed your site's beautiful photographs and quiet, simple, truths.”

--website comment

“what i love about your photos -- besides that they are simply beautiful -- is that they capture the FEELING,they magically show the energy of the motion [of dance], your work is stunning ... i spent some time on your website and just marveled.”

--website comment

“Spending the last few days with you photographing YU has been a real experience. Not only have I become obsessed with photography, but I think I look at faces and my surroundings differently now. I am obviously no professional but you taught me so much in such a short amount of time. When Matthew told us about you he described you as being in your face and yet subtle. His description was pretty accurate. It was amazing watching you moving around classrooms without anyone noticing.”

--Aliza Abrams, student guide at Yeshiva University

“When I opened the picture you sent me, I almost started to cry...it is soooo beautiful!!!! Thank you! THANK YOU for the most wonderful wedding pictures I have seen in my entire life. I absolutely love each and every one of the photos....thank you so much. Everyone loves your work - I am so proud of the pics, I am showing them to everyone ”

--Millen Babayev, wedding client

“OHHHH, the photos. We love them. Everyone is loving them cross continental. The day seems right at hand when we review them. Sometimes we review them daily in bits and pieces and talk about that particular day, or what someone said, etc. So that's been very special and has done exactly what we wanted them to do ... keep it all alive and real for us.”

--Monica Gilmore, wedding client