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Darian Shantay Photography is a wedding photography business based in Orange County, California. This photographer sees their responsibility as going beyond capturing beautiful images on your wedding day. They aim to help make your experience as stress-free and enjoyable as possible from your initial booking to the delivery of your final wedding gallery.

Services Offered

All wedding packages come with a complimentary engagement session, and for the big day itself a second shooter and high-resolution images on a one-event-per-day basis. As your wedding day draws near, you can look forward to one-month prep including vendor recommendations, time-line creation, event planning guidance and more. Day after, boudoir, and trash-the-dress sessions are all available.

Other Services

In addition to weddings, Darian Shantay Photography is available for other services including lifestyle photography and commercial shoots.

Areas Covered

Darian Shantay Photography is available for wedding photography services in Southern California and destination weddings farther afield. You can contact this photographer directly for additional detail on their willingness to travel.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Canvas
Digital Files

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

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Darian Shantay Photography

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Darian's photography team garnered rave reviews for their exceptional service and stunning wedding day photographs. Reviewers praised Darian's professionalism, ability to capture special moments, and ease to work with prompting many positive reactions. Multiple couples commended Darian for making them feel comfortable and relaxed during shoots, ensuring a seamless experience. The photographer's attention to detail, creativity, and kind demeanor left couples impressed and eager to hire her for future photography needs.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Darian's photography team garnered rave reviews for their exceptional service and stunning wedding day photographs. Reviewers praised Darian's professionalism, ability to capture special moments, and ease to work with prompting many positive reactions. Multiple couples commended Darian for making them feel comfortable and relaxed during shoots, ensuring a seamless experience. The photographer's attention to detail, creativity, and kind demeanor left couples impressed and eager to hire her for future photography needs.

Genesis
Genesis Sent on 05/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Photography

Darian is AMAZING!! Hiring a photographer for our special day was one of the most important splurges for US. I wanted the best photographer in the game and Darian definitely delivered. The process from the beginning to end has been 100% worth it in every aspect. From submitting the request, to the detailed communication, to the day of, and even receiving our sneak peeks in a timely manner. She goes above and beyond to make your day extra special and capture every angle and special moment. If you are on the search of a photographer I 1000% recommend Darian she will not disappoint.
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 11/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer you can find

Darian is the hands down best wedding, engagement, and boudoir photographer ever. She has captured so many of my life’s biggest moments. She is professional, kind, comfortable, and incredibly talented. She provided us with the best experience and photos. I am so lucky that I found her and have continued to invest in her work. I have sent countless friends her way as referrals and she hasn’t disappointed one of them yet. The investment is worth every penny! You can trust that your big days will be captured flawlessly and if you have any feedback or want something changed she will do her best to make her clients happy. You are not just hiring a photographer you are hiring the person you will spend more time with on you big day then your spouse and trust me you want it to be her. She is the perfect amount of kind and gentle but firm and straightforward the rally a wedding party (mine was 20) and family to get all the perfect shots! I can’t wait for her and her team to capture more memories for me and my family!
Tara
Tara Sent on 12/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The best and only option

Where do I even start? Darian is out of this world amazing! She really was the only photographer I'd consider to capture our special day! She did an incredible job capturing every detail and every moment! She brought a second photographer, who also did an amazing job! I've done multiple shoots with Darian before between engagement and boudoirs, and she does such a great job of making you feel comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera. She directs you the entire time, so you never feel lost or like you're not sure what you're doing. Aside from her incredible work, she is the kindest human and has the sweetest soul! We love her and can't wait for her to continue capture the moments throughout our life!
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Awards

22
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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Darian Shantay Photography frequently asked questions

Darian Shantay Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
Darian Shantay Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Darian Shantay Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Darian Shantay Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Darian Shantay Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Darian Shantay 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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