Destinations with Dana

Q: How far in advance should we book you for our wedding?

Typically, couples book me about 16 months before their wedding date. I encourage you to reach out as soon as possible about my availability, even if you’re planning on a shorter time frame.

Q: Will you edit all our pictures?

Yes! I edit my own images that I personally take. This includes Lightroom touchups and minor object removal. There is no outsourcing you this saves you money and you can be sure that you are only working with me!

Q: How long will it take to see our pictures?

I always love focusing on one wedding at a time. Therefore, I promise 4 weeks to deliver your images, and most of the time, get it to you 2-3 weeks after your wedding!

Q: What’s your back-up plan if you can’t photograph our wedding as planned?

Covid has been a new factor in the wedding industry. I always state that unless I am contagious at home, in the hospital, or dead (ha), I will be there for your wedding. If this were to happen, I always have a list of trusted photographers I know can be there to document your day. If no one is free and I cannot make it, a refund will be given.

Q: Do you have insurance?

I do! Just let me know if your venue requires a certificate of liability, and I’ll send that over to them.

Q: Do you work with assistants or other photographers?

Sometimes, I’ll bring one or more assistant photographers depending on the size of your wedding. Don’t worry, this won’t cost you extra.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $4,900

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $4,900

Packages

Prices start at $4,900

About Destinations with Dana

Destinations with Dana

Offering a joyful and personable wedding photography experience

As a wedding photographer, my connection to my couples is more important to me than anything else. Serving couples getting married in dreamy wedding locations, whether it’s a vineyard in Carmel Valley or a beach wedding in Monterey, fills my heart with so much joy. It’s always a thrill to return to venues I love, but with nearly 100 weddings in my portfolio, it still surprises me how different each and every wedding day truly is. The menu you choose, the music you dance to, the color palette that inspires you - it all comes together on your wedding day to tell your story.

When you hire the right photographer, they do more than show up and take your picture. The right photographer should make you feel calm as your wedding day approaches, comfortable in front of the camera, and confident that your wedding photos will show off your good side.

Services

Engagement session
Extra hours
Image editing
Printing rights
Same-day edits
Second photographer

Photo formats

Digital

Deliverables

Digital files
Digital rights
Online gallery
Printed enlargements
Same/next-day sneak-peek images

Destinations with Dana packages

Full-Day Coverage

8 hours

Peak pricing $4,900-5,000

Off-peak pricing $4,900-5,000

Description

Perfect for the couple who wants the classic coverage and knows that everything they need is included in this package.

What’s included

Two Photographers
A wedding day assistant
High-Res Images through an online gallery
Welcome gift for the couple to share together

All day experience

10 hours

Peak pricing $6,400-6,500

Off-peak pricing $6,400-6,500

Description

This weekend package is perfect for the couple who wants more than just the wedding day captured!

What’s included

Two hours of rehearsal coverage
10 hours of wedding day coverage
Two Photographers
A wedding day assistant
High Res images through an online gallery
Welcome package for the couple to share together
Three Prints for your home wall decor

Reviews

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•Lili & J.•Dec 6, 2021
We absolutely LOVE Dana and we love how all of our engagement and wedding photos came out! (: She made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera for our engagement shoot and it made it that much easier for our wedding! We had booked her for the time of our wedding and she even came early to get some prep/setup shots for us. We couldn’t be happier with our pictures and can’t wait to book her for future major life events! We love you Dana!! <3 (:
Amazing photographer - above and beyond!
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•Julia O.•Oct 11, 2021
Dana is an amazing photographer who can make anything look amazing and make anyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. She was also so much more than just a photographer! She helped us choose the ceremony location and vendors, and she answered all of our questions along the way. On a day that could have been really stressful, she took charge of the schedule and put us all at ease so we could focus on enjoying the day. Plus, the pictures are beautiful! Highly, highly recommend.
HIRE HER!!!
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•Imani F.•Sep 17, 2021
Dana. is. bomb! I knew she was going to be a good fit during our first phone call just because of her personality. Through the whole wedding process she kept checking on me which I appreciated so much. It was nice to be able to rant to someone about all that we were dealing with due to covid but she remained so positive! The wedding day came and she got right to work! She is definitely assertive but I think thats something that is needed!! She cracked jokes the whole time which we loved. Having to wrangle family/ wedding party to make sure you get all the shots and stay on time is not easy! I got my gallery yesterday and was floored. It was everything I hoped for and so much more... not one bad photo! I'd give her 10 stars if I could.
AMAZING photographer!!
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•Sierra•May 30, 2021
Dana is absolutely incredible with her craft! She was nothing but professional and fun from the initial contact! We decided to hire Dana for our wedding for her light, magical photo style and we decided to add an engagement session to our package. We were so impressed with our engagement session the first time we met that I then asked her to do a mini shoot for my 30th birthday! For all three occasions Dana provided beautiful, timeless, classic photos in a timely manner! She is so fun and makes you feel comfortable and at ease. Dana was also patient and kind--with COVID we had to postpone our wedding and plans changed, she was willing to work with us through it all and provide us peace of mind. Dana's personality shines through just as bright as her pictures! We have decided she is our "family" photographer for all special occasions! I highly recommend her!

Preferred vendors of Destinations with Dana

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Typically, couples book me about 16 months before their wedding date. I encourage you to reach out as soon as possible about my availability, even if you’re planning on a shorter time frame.

Yes! I edit my own images that I personally take. This includes Lightroom touchups and minor object removal. There is no outsourcing you this saves you money and you can be sure that you are only working with me!

I always love focusing on one wedding at a time. Therefore, I promise 4 weeks to deliver your images, and most of the time, get it to you 2-3 weeks after your wedding!

Covid has been a new factor in the wedding industry. I always state that unless I am contagious at home, in the hospital, or dead (ha), I will be there for your wedding. If this were to happen, I always have a list of trusted photographers I know can be there to document your day. If no one is free and I cannot make it, a refund will be given.

I do! Just let me know if your venue requires a certificate of liability, and I’ll send that over to them.

Sometimes, I’ll bring one or more assistant photographers depending on the size of your wedding. Don’t worry, this won’t cost you extra.

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Destinations with Dana

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Elopement pricing

Packages

About Destinations with Dana

Destinations with Dana

Services

Services

Photo formats

Deliverables

Destinations with Dana packages

Full-Day Coverage

All day experience

Reviews

BOOK HER!

Amazing photographer - above and beyond!

HIRE HER!!!

AMAZING photographer!!

Preferred vendors of Destinations with Dana

Real wedding inspiration featuring Destinations with Dana

Frequently asked questions

How far in advance should we book you for our wedding?

Will you edit all our pictures?

How long will it take to see our pictures?

What’s your back-up plan if you can’t photograph our wedding as planned?

Do you have insurance?

Do you work with assistants or other photographers?

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