Don Mirra Photography

Don, his assistant Rory and makeup artist Vierna were an incredible team to work with. Prompt and professional, I couldn’t be more pleased with the images. Turn around time on getting the images was quick and easy. I would recommend Don to anyone who is in need of professional corporate photographs.

Don really took his time with me and his entire team there makes you feel like a star. He was creative in his shoot and had a good vision for location, props, etc. He had a quick turn around time and I would use him again for sure!

Don took some portrait photos of we for a work website — I was blow away with the composition, light and quality of the shots. He makes you feel so comfortable, it not awkward or posey. I recommend him for all types of photography with 100% confidence!

Don has handled a number of our company photo and video shoots, head shots and educational programming footage. His ability to find what I needed but didn’t know I wanted — is exactly why I keep brining him back. Every conversation on brand image is an education, and every shot he takes represents what we as a company need to portray. Great photographer who spends the time to get to know what his customers need. Creative and engaging and getting some of my crew to look human can be a challenge! Great photographer who I can’t recommend highly enough.

I had a wonderful shoot with Don! He made me feel comfortable, confident & beautiful! The shots turned out amazing! I truly appreciated the time he took to make my shots perfect! He loves what he does and it shows! I will recommend him to anyone who wants quality photos! I look forward to working with him and his team again!

I found Don on Unilocal a few weeks ago. After reading other positive reviews I asked Don to take my head shots and marketing photos. He was on time, very professional and a fun guy. He did send out an email «suggesting» we clean our selves up in order to look our best for the photos, sounds like a good idea to me! I was very happy with the location he chose and quality of shots he produced. I had photos by the end of the day and final prints the next day.
I highly recommend Don if you are interested in a professional photographer.

Well, I hate to leave a bad review… but I scheduled a headshot session with Don at Balboa Park. I’m an attorney with a small, local firm. I needed to clear my work schedule to take the time off to do the session, which I did.
I also received a very long email from Don — which at the time I really appreciated — highly encouraging me to purchase a LOT of good quality facial scrubs, lotions, creams, etc. After a stop at Bloomingdale’s for all sorts of polishes and stuff, I started the regimen that Don said would make all the difference in how my shot would come out.
So we’re talking a couple hundred dollars, in addition to the time I could have been working — yet cleared so Don could take the headshots.
Less than a week before the shoot, I get the following email (and I QUOTE): «I am sorry to inform you but i must cancel our upcoming shoot. I have an assignment in Tanzania until the end of March. I still would love to shoot your headshot upon my return.»
No question like, «I’m sorry, I know this shot was important for you… could I refer you to another professional?»… or, «you’re important to me, so can I make you my first appointment upon my return?»
No… more of a «I’m off on safari with a more IMPORTANT client and I couldn’t really care less if this puts you out.»
… and have I heard from him (now at the end of APRIL) to reschedule?
Nope.
VERY unprofessional for a PROFESSIONAL headshot photographer.

I approached Don for head shots to use in a professional business setting. Don promptly replied with a wealth of information about the services that he offers, his availability and helpful tips for ensuring a successful photo shoot (what to wear, skin care, teeth whitening, etc.). On the day of the shoot Don and his make-​up artist were punctual, professional and friendly. We shot in several locations in Balboa park. The pictures turned out wonderfully. Don retouched several of my favorite and they turned out better than I could imagine. I would highly recommend Don Mirra Photography.

I hired Don to photograph my professional headshots after reading a bunch of excellent reviews on Unilocal and reviewing his portfolio. As an attorney, I wanted something which was not too over the top but not boring as well. Don knew exactly what I wanted to reflect in my headshots and he delivered without hesitation. Don recommended a very talented makeup artist before we started our shoot. After makeup, we took a bunch of pictures in Balboa Park.
He made me feel at ease during our photo shoot and it was immediately apparent to me that he knew exactly what he was doing with the utmost professionalism. I just followed his direction throughout the photo shoot and he captured the most amazing photographs with the perfect background and lighting. I was so happy with the results and I’m so happy that I hired Don for the job! I highly endorse his work and I would not hesitate to recommend him!

Headshots… the word that incites fear in any well-​meaning professional (poor) actor. They are one of the most expensive and important investments one can make, and finding someone who will do a fantastic job is ESSENTIAL.
When I found Don through Unilocal,I was a little hesitant to select someone who I did not personally know, but he immediately put me at ease when speaking on the phone. Talk to Don for five minutes and you can just SENSE that you are speaking to someone passionate, trustworthy, and knowledgeable.
We took the photos at Balboa Park, with a great makeup artist, might I add, who listened to exactly what I needed. She brought out my natural beauty (cheesy, I know), and didn’t make me feel like a drag queen (been there, done that: look out RuPaul!). I spoke to Don about what type of parts I normally go in for, who I am as a person, what I want for myself in the future as an artist, and I truly believe that he captured all of that. I tend to feel a little dorky when getting my pics taken, but he made me feel comfortable and calm, and I had such a fun time! I got the shots narrowed down AND retouched the next day, and even people who aren’t my mother like how they turned out.
Go see Don. He understands people, he can read souls, and you will look and feel simply wonderful!

I generally don’t write reviews, but in this case I am compelled to give this photographer/​artist /​magician a review on how effortless he made my photo shoot.
Don, in a nutshell, is easy going, laid back down-​to-​earth man with a keen eye for art. Whether you hire him for a standard headshot, family portrait, wedding or commercial shoot — this guy is the man to do it!
I have been a SAG member since 2006 and have worked in-​depth with other renowned photographers in Studio City & West Hollywood. I recently moved to San Diego and was determined to find a top notch photographer in this area. After a lot of research, my relentless effort to find the perfect photographer paid off… Viola! I landed on Dons website.
When I met Don in person I wasn’t sure what to expect. I saw a tall well-​built man whose passion was clearly photography, We clicked right off the bat!
I can tell you I am a «no nonsense kinda gal». I knew what I wanted and hate wasting time. Don shared the same vision and it was clear that his imagination and creativity was far more than I imagined or expected. As an example, he was able to take a random fountain or a coffee shop and turn it into a scene out of Paris. He took steps leading to the ocean and made it look like a page out of Vogue. This man’s eye for photography is amazing!
Was it worth every penny??? YES! This guy is a genius.

When I started my own business I decided that I needed some up-​to-​date pictures for my website and other advertising. I was not very excited about having pictures done, and after a lot of researching online, was very disappointed by what I found. When I saw the awesome reviews that Don received on Unilocal,I decided to give him a call. I could tell right away that he has a passion for what he does and was exactly what I was looking for. The overall experience was fantastic. He made something that I was dreading into a great experience. He was so helpful throughout the entire process, even recommending an excellent makeup artist (Lauren) who made me look as beautiful and confident on the outside as I felt on the inside. Don’s photographs have been such a contribution to my business, the value beyond words.
I don’t say something unless I truly mean it, so believe me when I say that Don’s enthusiasm and expertise can’t be rivaled. I hope that you will allow him to do for you and your special moments what he has done for me.

Don Mira is not only an amazing photographer, but he’s a blast to work with! He took our engagement and wedding photos, which are simply amazing. We get endless compliments about how wonderful our pictures are… to the point where, with each picture, people are in awe. Our wedding was in Costa Rica, so his extensive travel and destination wedding experience really eased our mind. We could trust that he would be on time, absolutely prepared, having scouted out the locations throughout the week. He brought a makeup artist who is nothing short of amazing. My mom even wants to have her as a live in makeup stylist! We would highly recommend Don and his team; he will DEFINITELY capture the moment and leave you speechless!

Don has done a couple of things for me… First he shot some business pics, which I love. Then we went to Balboa Park and did some shots with my family. He made it fun, entertaining and we got some memories that we’ll treasure for a lifetime. It was easy not be self-​conscious while Don worked his magic. I would highly recommend him to capture any moments you value.

I completely agree with the other reviewers, and would like to add that Don has a wedding-​specific business, Don Mirra Wedding Photography. He is a consummate professional with a creative eye and great intensity for every project. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a top of the line photographer.

Amazing photographer, amazing guy.
I have awesome headshots and couples shots to thank him for :)
Great at capturing the emotion of a moment.
He is truly a man of his art.

A very good; no, great photographer. intense about his work. He does both industrial and personal shots. You will definitely get your money’s worth and be happy with the results.
JB