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You don’t want a basic wedding package and you definitely don’t want justany photographer for your Monterey or Carmel Wedding.As a wedding photographer, my connection to my couples is more important to me than anything else
You want a wedding photographer who you can trust to capture every single moment: from your guests' reactions as they arrive at the picturesque winery or the beachfront wedding you’ve chosen for your wedding venue, to the getaway car at the end of the night when it hits you that you are really married now. You want a wedding photographer who can help you feel calm and relaxed throughout the planning process, and filled with joy and laughter on your wedding day.
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.
As your wedding photographer - and your new unofficial hype woman - I’m here to reassure you: your love story is unique and incredible and I will make sure your wedding photos remind you of that every day.
YOU CAN RELAX NOW, YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE
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I can't say enough amazing things about Dana! Dana was one of the first vendors I booked for my wedding on 6/20/2020 and I knew from the start she was going to be great! The first time I met Dana was at our engagement photo shoot and she made the session so much fun and made us feel so at ease in the front of the camera! When we got our pictures back from the engagement shoot I was absolutely floored about how phenomenal they turned out! Unfortunately, our initial wedding date didn't work out due to the coronavirus but Dana was extremely flexible with us rescheduling. Now, on to the wedding day...Dana was even more amazing! I ended up forgetting my wedding flowers and Dana was sweet enough to not only pick up my flowers before arriving to the venue but even offered to pick us up Starbucks on the way! Dana truly made our wedding day go smoothly and not only acted as our photographer but also stepped up as a coordinator to make sure we enjoyed our day to the fullest. Dana was a HUGE hit with our friends and family. She made our vision for our coastal/beach themed wedding pictures come true. Dana is extremely talented at what she does and I 100% recommend her to any brides and grooms out there!
Alyssa Sent on 07/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Wonderful Photographer, Goes Above and Beyond
Dana is amazing! From our first meeting to post-wedding, she is very responsive, considers our needs as the couple, and went above and beyond in the days before the wedding day and during the wedding itself. She brought an incredible team of a second shooter and assistant, who made sure my veil and dress were perfect for every shot, and the whole day was just so fun! From donuts and champagne pops while getting ready, to the ceremony, formal photos, and the reception and late-night tacos. The photos turned out AMAZING and I am in aww at Dana’s talent. I highly recommend her!
Maria Sent on 06/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
A great artist
A true talent and an extreme kindness. Being a destination floral designer I see a ton of photos everyday, these photos stand the test of time! So clean and fresh! She is a true artist. Highly recommended.
Hope to see you again in Greece
Chandler Sent on 09/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Dana's the BEST!
I have endless nice things to say about Dana and her team. We initially reached out to Dana inquiring about her wedding day packages and were impressed with the lightning fast response time, the ease of use and clarity of her packages and of course her stunning photography! After an initial call, we felt like Dana was already a lifelong friend of ours and immediately knew this was the wedding photographer for us! Over the past year, Dana has sent us the sweetest welcome package, given us the best photos of us and our dog we've ever had, made us laugh and ensured to get every and I mean EVERY single one of the photos from our wedding we dreamed of. If you're looking for a Wedding Photographer who's a master of a light and airy look and getting family members to show their biggest smiles, Dana is the absolute best choice!
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Samantha Sent on 10/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Amazing experience
Where to start!!! Choosing Dana as our photographer was the best decision I made for our intimate wedding on the beach. The moment she arrived she really took charge and made sure I got all of the photos I wanted which included different combinations with over 20 people. I loved every single photo and it was everything I wanted and more. The bride and groom photos were absolutely perfect and we are two people who generally feel awkward taking photos. She made the experience so fun and comfortable and we couldn’t believe how well they turned out! It’s a huge decision trusting someone to take the photos you will have of your special day for the rest of your life and I’m so happy we chose Dana. She is down to earth and hilarious and was a friend to us on our big day and most importantly I didn’t have to worry about a thing once she arrived because of the way she took control, it was a huge pressure off of me and I’m so grateful to her. You will be in great hands if you choose her as a photographer, thank you Dana!!
Imani Sent on 09/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Hire Her Now!
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.
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Nathalia Sent on 07/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Amazing, incredible, fenomenal… all the good words you can think of!
I don’t even have enough words to talk about Dana!
She’s amazing!!!
I’m all about first impression and she gave me a good one even before we meet in person. I didn’t even need to meet her to book with her. I loved her work since the day I saw her Instagram page.
We had a pandemic in our way, two postponements and as the cherry on top, she moved to California and even with all these things, she NEVER… NEVER… EVER let me down.
I would recommend Dana for every single person that ask me about photos. She’s my favorite bossy photographer and I’m so sad that I don’t have to bother her anymore asking question haha.
We love you!!
The Reynolds 💙
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Sierra Sent on 05/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Incredible photographer!
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!
Timeless Sent on 03/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Amazing Photographer
I met Dana at a wedding in San Rafael. She was so helpful with the timeline and paid attention to detail when photographing the bride (making sure there weren't unpleasant distractions in the background). She had great energy and was honestly a pleasure to be around. I would definitely recommend her to all future brides! She was also lightning fast with some sneek peeks of the wedding LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
Jennifer Sent on 01/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Monterey Elope
We were looking for a photographer that complemented our personality and Dana fit right in. Fun, Direct, Timely and lots of laughter. Our 175 guests went down to 10 due to Covid but we have the best pictures in light of the pandemic. We are happy with our new marriage and have the photos for great memories.
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Dana Arnold Photography frequently asked questions
Dana Arnold Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Dana Arnold Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Dana Arnold Photography offers the following photography styles:
Natural
Dana Arnold Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Wedding Portraits
Dana Arnold Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints
Dana Arnold 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.
