Dan Ituarte Photography

Exceptional 5.0(40)
  • 84 hires
  • 2 similar jobs done nearby
  • Based in Santee, CA
  • 28 years in business
  • 1 employee
  • Responds in about 2 hours
  • Background checked

About Dan Ituarte Photography

I have various lighting systems and light shapers. I evaluate the people and persons in relation to the environment, and determine the best use of angles and lighting. I like to interact with my clients and pose them in a manner that is comfortable to them. I start with a basic pose and then look for something more unique. My goal is to make people look their best. I love photographing people, places and things in a creative way. I love to paint with light. And, I love working with editing software to gently add a more powerful impact to the image. I want to make people think "Wow" when they see the final product. I want clients to be proud of their portraits. I have a portable studio that I use in my home and on location for events and home portraiture ($125 - $150). I am working on renting studio space especially for large groups. For professional headshots I prefer that people come to me ($125), but I can travel for extra compensation ($150 - $200). People often want portraits at the beach. That is a difficult environment and I charge a minimum of $300. I am fully vaccinated and use masks when necessary. I follow all CDC guidelines for safety. I offer online consultation.

Reviews

Patricia W.Dec 2025

Dan was an ideal partner in my project. He is professional, kind, attentive, and provides a lovely piece of work.

Cynthia L.Dec 2024

I hired Dan to restore a picture that was stuck to glass, torn, and discolored. He did an outstanding job. Looks exactly like the original, but with no damage. This picture was very precious to me and I thought there was no way I would have it back to its original condition. Dan proved me wrong. His service is professional and prompt. I would highly recommend Dan.

Erin W.Jul 2024

Dan was great!!! On time, responsive, gave us exactly what we wanted! Great quality and amazing value!! Highly recommend!

Fabiola R.Dec 2023

I’m very happy with Dan’s work. I highly recommend him :)

Norman N.Dec 2023

Dan was great to work with. He put me at ease which allowed for a better portrait. He was patient and thorough, producing a quality product.

Bess O.Mar 2023

Dan was super flexible and worked very hard to get just the right lighting for our headshots!!!! They turned out wonderfully and we appreciate the time and attention to detail that he paid, because the results were very important to us. Thank you!

Nadeem B.Sep 2021

Very patient & absolutely professional. Would recommend to anyone who wants to take lifestyle pictures as well!

Jennifer P.Sep 2019

Dan was wonderful! His quality of work is outstanding and he is completely through with the process. He went above and beyond and reached out to the venue as well to make sure he understood the environment he would be working in. The photos came out beautifully and certainly a great value!! I highly recommend hiring him.

Scott S.Jun 2017

Dan was a true professional. We were arranging a promotional shoot out of state, so some of the logistics got a little difficult at times, but Dan was very patient, and the photos turned out great! Would definitely hire again.

Anthony M.Apr 2017

I really enjoyed my photo shoot with Mr. Ituarte. He was very thorough trying different poses and trying different lighting and backgrounds. I came away with some very nice shots I can use for corporate type things and job hunting.

Thumbtack customerSep 2016

Dan was great!! He photographed my daughters birthday party and got so many great shots!! I decided at the last minute that I had wanted to hire someone and so glad that I did and it was Dan! He did a great job of capturing candid along with portrait shots. With all the pictures that he took the day of the party he got everything sorted through and edited super fast! I will definitely be calling Dan when I need a photographer again!!

Thumbtack customerFeb 2016

Dan tries his best to meet the expectations of the customers. I felt very comfortable with Dan. He has a very easy going personality. I think he is very kind, patient, and he was very attentive and really listened to what I want it from my photos. My photos came out great. Good quality photos and great prices. I personally would recommend him to anyone.

Thumbtack customerOct 2014

Working with Dan was an amazing experience for me and my family. He was extremely professional at all times and had great feedback on our pose ideas. He was curious when our child was unruly and patient while we got our son back under control. By far, Dan was the perfect photographer. We will most certainly be contacting him again when we want more family photos.

Thumbtack customerAug 2014

Dan did a great job for my photo for the company’s website I am associated with. On the day of the photo shoot, he arrived on time. He set up his portable studio in my house meticulously to get the right amount of light for the photo shoot. He took a lot of pictures. He was not in a rush and took his time to get the “right” shots. He is very professional in his dealings with you and yet, you will find it very comfortable with him taking your pictures. He did a good job in doing “touch up” on the pictures to make his clients look best. He posted my pictures in his gallery so I can view them immediately and informed me promptly about it. With my conversation with him, I find Dan very passionate and knowledgeable about photography. I am very satisfy with the quality of his work and would hire him again in the future. Lally lca

Thumbtack customerJun 2014

Dan did a super job at providing me some great photos for my LINKEDIN profile. He is prompt, professional, and persistent - he will work with you to get just the right shot. I don't normally send in ratings - but I felt like Dan did a super job that warranted some good feedback - and lets other folks know that he is your guy for this kind of work. I would recommend him very strongly and I will use him again - and again!

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