♦ Photojournalistic & Traditional styles of photography artisically combined
♦ All the latest in digital equipment and editing technology
♦ Bachelor of Arts, Certified in Digital Photography (I studied with renowned master photographer, Terry Allison)
♦ Fully Insured
♦ Member PPA, NAPP, AMI Chamber of Commerce, Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, & AMI Weddings
I am proud to be a resident of Anna Maria Island. I love photographing weddings here! I am on many area preferred vendor lists, along with my husband, DJ/Musician Chuck Caudill. Together we coordinate the photography & music for your wedding. Many couples will confirm that it takes a lot of stress out of planning their wedding to have Chuck & Dara on board!
I felt that Dara was a friend taking our wedding pictures, she was very engaging and professional. Our photos turned out fantastic!
Bill Sent on 08/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
All I Wanted & More!
I wanted a photographer who wouldn’t just “pose us” for pictures, I wanted someone who would capture the emotions between us and Dara did that and more. The first look when he saw me for the first time, the sweet moments with my granddaughter, the hilarious moment when we realized we forgot the rings, the moment we shocked and surprised everyone as we jumped into the pool after our first dance in our tux and gown, the intimate looks between us and she truly captured the love and joy of our wedding day. To me it’s all that mattered. Dara did this so beautifully! You can even see the water dripping from my feet in the pictures when he lifted me. The sunset was gorgeous and one of our pictures was featured in the paper. I highly recommend Dara!
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Andrea Sent on 12/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Wedding Photographer
Dara was our wedding photographer 14 years ago. She did an amazing job! She was very easy to work with and took such quality photos of our special day. All these years later, I just love looking back at the moments she captured so perfectly. Over time, I misplaced my original DVD and she quickly helped me be able to access them again! I highly recommend her for your photography needs!!!
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Jenny Sent on 04/17/2020
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Beach Wedding 👰💖💍
Dara was wonderful to work with! Our AMI beach wedding was an uncertainty with a hurricane rolling through, and our wedding date was moved up by 2 days, at the last minute, in preparation for the storm. We worked with a local wedding planner, and the photographer she originally had booked for our initial wedding date wasn't available for the new date. Dara was kind enough to step in and take over the photography for our wedding, and I'm so glad she did. She did an amazing job!
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Karen Sent on 01/20/2020
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Excellent!
Dara was very professional and responsive to our needs. We are very happy with our wedding photos and would recommend her to anyone.
Carissa Sent on 12/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
12 Years Later...
Just a note to say that 12 years later I'm still so grateful for Dara's expertise and the memories she captured. I love our photos!
Lindsey Sent on 09/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Excellent!
Dara was wonderful! She was very nice and professional. She took beautiful photos and made sure we got every shot that we wanted!
Tara Sent on 09/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
So happy we found Dara!
Planning a destination wedding can be a little nerve racking. We couldn’t be happier with the results Dara gave us! She took so many great pictures and the perfect moments. We got our pictures back in only a few weeks and loved all of them! Dara played a part in making our day go so perfect! You won’t be disappointed if you hire dara!
Tara Sent on 09/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Absolutely recommend Dara!
Dara was very prompt through the entire process, from returning emails to getting our photos back to us. She played a huge role in making our wedding day go so smoothly. Our pictures were absolutely beautiful and we were amazed at how she captured so many special moments by herself! Dara was so fun and easy to work with and very reasonably priced. We also hired her husband as our dj and they worked so well together and made our reception flow seamlessly. Highly recommend Dara (and her husband chuck) for any event! They rocked!
Lisa Sent on 07/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Celebration of Love, May 5, 2019
Dara was amazing!! She captured the best sunlight and timing to be photographed on the beach! We could not have been happier!
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I have worked with Dara on several weddings and find her professional and engaging! You can tell she really loves what she does which evidenced by the her beautiful photos. Dara has the knack of bringing out the best in people. I highly recommend her for your wedding photography.
Flowergirls of Sarasota Wedding Florists
Dara is a true artist able to freeze the magic of a moment with breathtaking images that show how a masterpiece is made with an eye for art and passion for perfection.
Silky Dreams by Snoopy Gates Wedding Invitations
Dara Caudill is a fantastic photographer and a master at her craft. She is very dedicated, has a unique artistic eye for composition which allows her to transpose emotion to her pictures. She is a classy and sweet lady and a very dear friend.
Island Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Toning
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards
Island Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Negatives
Prints
Island Photography offers the following photography styles:
Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional
Island Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
High-Res Images
Island Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Island 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.
