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About
You want the best photos and video experience we are the group that can deliver. I have been a professional photographer for over 30 years and photograph and video everything from weddings to corporate events. I studied photography at Hawkeye Tech in Iowa and know everything there is about lighting, composition and technology. I have grown my company to over 4 photographers and we are a great team. I am extremely customer-oriented and detail oriented. My main goal is to make you happy by giving you the best photos/video possible and best experience ever. When the photographer and client work well together it makes for a overall great experience and that is what we do at Dear Hart.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 527 times
2 similar jobs done near you
Background checked
4 employees
34 years in business
Business hours
Sun9:00 am - 5:00 pmMon9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, and Venmo.
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Services offered
Event type
Wedding
Birthday party
Corporate event
Bridal or baby shower
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
Excellent 4.9
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Richard S.
1 month ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
I reach out to Dear Hart Photographer with less then one week before the wedding he answered the inquiry within 5 minutes gave me a price didn’t rush my decision requested that I shop around after shopping around he had the best price the day of the wedding he was on time stayed to the very end took lots of pictures great serve for the price I would definitely recommend him
Details: Wedding • 50 - 99 guests • Outdoors • Physical proofs or prints • Album or photo book
Wedding and Event Photography
Ryan H.
May 4, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
My wife and I had our wedding this weekend. Darin was absolutely amazing he wrangled the chaos and worked through all the stuff going on. he is super friendly and such a good guy! 10 out a 10 would recommend Darin for any of your photography needs!
Details: Wedding • 25 - 49 guests • Outdoors • Physical proofs or prints
Wedding and Event Photography
Joy G.
Apr 30, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We were so blessed to have found Darin to capture all the memories from our Wedding! I connected with him immediately during the first time we talked. It was like a friend taking photos of our special day. He was so much fun to work with. His dedication and passion for his craft was amazing. Darin’s posed photos are perfect and his candid photos are breathtaking! Thank you Darin at Dear Hart Photography ❤️❤️
Details: Wedding • 50 - 99 guests • Indoors
Wedding and Event Photography
Lisa S.
Jun 26, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I am so happy that I found Darin and he was able to capture some great images of my husband and myself in downtown St. Louis. Working with Darin was a breeze from start to finish and the pictures were exactly what I was hoping for. I just loved how excited and creative Darin was coming up with fun picture ideas, making use of everything around us.
Details: Other • Fewer than 25 guests • Outdoors
Wedding and Event Photography
Bryan H.
May 22, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We couldn't be happier with our experience! He captured every emotion and candid moment perfectly, blended right in, and made us feel completely at ease. Great experience and highly recommend!!
Details: Wedding • Indoors • Physical proofs or prints
Wedding and Event Photography
Credentials
Background Check
Darin Hartlieb
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I work around everyones budget and am very competitive with my pricing!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Making customer feel comfortable around the camera.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I graduated from Hawkeye Tech in Waterloo Iowa in 92 with a photography degree. Same year started Dear Hart Photography. I worked at SIUE for a year until the grant expired. Went to work for Venture stores as their photographer for 5 years taking photos of everything they sold for Sunday paper. I then moved to True Manufacturing for 20years as their photographer until I decided I can do much better on my own and run Dear Hart Photography full time and I was right.
