Hey, welcome to the newly engaged! If you are looking for a fun, assertive, and problem solving photographer, then you have come to the right place my dears.
My name is Dana and I am a destination wedding photographer based out of Monterey and here to serve all couples getting married in the Bay Area of California.
Let me be up front and say that I do not offer services to just any couple who inquires for my services. The relationship is just as important as you liking my images, and therefore this about page is for you to see if we are a great fit for both photography and for personality/connection.
So glad you are here!
Monterey Wedding Photographer
When I moved to Monterey, California, not only did my business move with me, but my business also changed for the better and that's good for us both.
I wanted to have a business that serves my couples well and puts them and their needs first. To me, I do not just book couples based on their venue or their budget, but based on personality, connection, and if I can truly relate to them and serve them on a personal level.
This is why I love working with couples who not only love my work and style, but can enjoy having me around as a supporter, problem-solver, friend, and photographer.
Night Owl
Early bird
Tea
Soda
Going Out
Staying In
Summer
Fall
Type 7
Enneagram:
Football:
Baltimore
Ravens
Boutiques
Shop:
Aspire
Drink:
The comfort kind
Food:
K-Drama
TV Show:
The pink one
Flower:
Paris, France
City:
favoRites:
military life
target
traveling
weddings
Karma
Dog assistant:
My husband
Best Supporter:
Fun facts about Dana that we -might- relate to
Sold my Nikon for a Sony, but regretted it right after
Invested in education courses
Shot my first solo wedding
2017
Decided to go part-time photographer
Took a photo of my friends naked son on a beach
Upgraded to a Nikon 5500
2016
Thought I was so cool with my grainy photos of blurry horses
Took photos of landscapes for fun
Bought a Nikon 3300
2013
my first solo wedding – 2017
Met some incredible industry friends
Started to fill up 2020
Booked up 2019 in about two months
2019
I moved from Hawaii to Norfolk, Virginia
Shot three amazing Hawaii weddings
Went full-time
2018
experimented with all sorts of editing styles
Prepared myself to go full-time
Switched back to Nikon and got my first full-frame
2017
brand photoshoot – 2018
Established my brand and editing style- 2018
Monterey, California
became my home base
Re-established my business to be customer based
Traveled and photographed wedding photography in Europe
2022
I moved from Virginia to Monterey, California
Candice Coppola became my forever business coach
Covid Hit the wedding business
2020
Celebrated one year full-time in business
I figured the type of photographer I wanted to be
2020 was booked in full by the end of 2019
2019
Week in Spain with my husband -2019
2013-2022
business
my journey
you'll hear from me shortly.
thank you!
danaarnoldphoto@gmail.com
xo, Dana
Hey, there! Thank you so much for shooting me a message! I already cannot wait to hear from you! I will reach out to you within 24 hours. In the meantime, be sure to check out my resources page with lots of free tips for brides and grooms planning their wedding!