With over 14 years as a professional photographer and a former Los Angeles Times staff photographer of seven years, my goal as a wedding photographer is to tell your wedding story in a way that feels real, emotional, and timeless. I’m there for the laughter, the quiet glances, the in-between moments that often slip by unnoticed. I combine a photojournalistic sensibility with direction where needed. I move between gentle guidance and fading away when the magic is unfolding on its own. I deliver photographs that are a mix of soulful, styled portraits and spontaneous, unscripted moments. My images fall in harmony with an editorial and romantic aesthetic, capturing beauty and authenticity. 

You can expect my personality to be calm and intentional. I have over 12 professional years in this industry, and I most recently wrapped a 7-year chapter as a staff photographer for the Los Angeles Times. My experience photographing for the LA Times gave me expert training every which way, but while there, I focused mainly on celebrity portraiture and lifestyle work. Dania Maxwell Photography is a wedding photographer based in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, CA.