Deborah Coleman

My approach to wedding photography is to focus on your story. The rawness of emotion. The gathering of friends and family that haven't seen each other in years. The excitement of starting a new family. Celebration -- and the quiet moments that surround it. Read More...

Photographer Deborah Coleman 
Location Oakland in Northern California, United States
Starting Rates $5500+ (USD) 
Website colemanfoto.com 
Photos 9 Contest Winning Photos
Client Letters 5 Client Letters
Blog colemanfotoblog.com 
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The Wedding Photojournalist Association proudly recognizes the accomplishments and creative excellence of Deborah Coleman. The following awards have been earned by Deborah from the WPJA. These achievements come with great merit considering the high level of competition that a member faces in the contests.

2011 Q2 4th Place - Getting Ready
15th Place - Ceremony
2010 Q4 1st Place - Food & Drinks
BRIDES 7th Place - Parents
7th Place - Bridal Party
Q1 18th Place - Ceremony
2008 Q2 10th Place - Ceremony
BRIDES 4th Place - Culture/Religious Customs
2006 Winter 12th Place - Reception

The following letters are from the clients of Deborah Coleman. Click an image to view a larger version.

Sheila  &  Ascher

Sheila & Ascher
Married May 29th, 2010
"You captured the day in an incredibly special way. Each of your photos was striking, intimate and beautifully composed. Each one told a story. Many of your photos captured emotion and important fleeting moments that were so discreet and could have gone unnoticed to most. This...more "

Nicole  &  David

Nicole & David
Married August 1st, 2009
"I've been following Debby's career for awhile and once I got engaged, I speed dialed her to see if she was available for the date before figuring any of the details. She's a trooper and stayed with me even after changing the date a few times. Out of details to worry about, the wedding photography was certainly not one of them. She's laid back, calm and professional and 100% unobtrusive -- everything the bride and groom need for the wedding day. Check out her portfolio and blog and then think about how dreamy your wedding photos will be. She turned her great photo ideas into some fantastic shots. In fact, as I was sitting there in my wedding dress (before putting on my shoes), I felt myself start to scrunch up my toes while clutching my laptop for calm. I had this...more "

Karoline  &  Joel

Karoline & Joel
Married July 19th, 2009
"Her photos are absolutely beautiful!!!! She captures every moment just perfectly. Everyone that sees our wedding photos loves them and wants to know who took them. Deborah was wonderful to work with and we loved having her as our photographer!"

Susannah  &  Torbin

Susannah & Torbin
Married September 16th, 2006
"Not only are we very happy with Ms. Coleman's photography she was a delightful presence at our wedding. We reccommend her heartily."

Erin  &  Jeff

Erin & Jeff
Married September 4th, 2005
"You did a great job at our wedding! I looked through the proofs with my family last weekend, and everyone commented how perfectly you caught every moment, and how unobtrusive you were."