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Thank you very much for your interest in Dan Simonds Photography! As you may have guessed my name is Dan, and I shoot weddings together with my wife Tara, who is herself an accomplished photographer. Let me start by saying that for me photography is a love, a passion and a creative outlet, not a job. Thus, I do not do photography 'for a living.' Because I don't rely on photograhy as a primary income, I take on no more than 5 weddings per season - however the limited number allows me to devote an exceptional amount of time and attention to my work. As I also am not in need of additional leads I do not request reviews (I find it tacky) which is part of the reason I have so few reviews. Nevertheless, I have now shot more than 20 weddings. My ideal client is a couple who are laid back and easy to work with - I keep my prices reasonable because I don't really want to be involved in any extravagent, highly choreographed events. Nevertheless, I believe that the quality of my work speaks for itself and I invite you to check out my work for yourself at dansimondsphotography.com.

In addition to weddings I shoot engagments, family photos and portraits, as well as fine art, travel and aerial drone photography. In fact, my wife Tara and I have shot images in more than 35 countries in 6 continents around the world. I believe that our background and experiences allow us to bring a unique and creative element which you can see reflected in our work. Though ultimately, there is no right or wrong when it comes to art and I like to let my work speak for itself. If my work speaks to you and you are interested in discussing any type of photo session, I would love to hear from you. One thing I've learned from so many years traveling the world is that no matter where you go, people are amazing - and forming connections with others is one of the main things we live for. I would love to get to know you and help you to tell your story. Looking forward to hearing from you!

-Dan Simonds, 2022

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$1,800

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Toning
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$2,200

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date
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Reviews of Dan Simonds Photography

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100% recommend it
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Bethany
Bethany Sent on 12/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing engagement shoot!

We are extremely happy with our engagement photos. Dan got to know us and was able to recreate our unique dating story through the photographs. He went above and beyond, coming up with a schedule of multiple locations and ideas that we really enjoyed. My fiancé was initially nervous about having professional photos taken but Dan and Tara created a very relaxed and fun vibe which allowed us to loosen up and be ourselves. We look forward to working with Dan again for our wedding and highly recommend him for any of your photography needs!
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Cherie R. Sent on 10/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Great photographer!

We recently used Dan and Tara for our engaement photos. Even before we did our pictures Dan was absolutely wonderful giving ideas and answering all my questions. The day of the pictures went great! I could really feel how much he cared about getting the best photos. Honestly couldn't have asked for more. When we got our pictures we loved them so much and so did our friends and family. Highly recommend them!
Nadia
Nadia K. Sent on 01/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

When you plan your wedding in 2 weeks the photographer makes all the difference!

The moment I asked Dan to be our Wedding photographer, planning for the day was set in motion. Dan answered all my questions promptly and suggested a schedule that mapped out the day's locations for the best photos. He offered packages based on my budget and time frame.

Dan and Tara arrived on time. They were very professional, kind and patient. They blended into our day as if they were part of the family. *This was important because I've seen photographers usurp wedding plans and make it a stressful day for the bride and family.

Everyone commented on how beautiful the professional posing was that day and when the results came in just 5 DAYS!!! I was amazed at the beautiful pictures!

I was able to share them with family and friends digitally and I am smiling as much as I was on our wedding day.

Our pictures are FABULOUS!

Thank you Dan Simonds Photography!
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Dan Simonds Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
Dan Simonds Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Dan Simonds Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Dan Simonds Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Dan Simonds Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
Dan Simonds Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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