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Dana Goodson Photography

Dana Goodson Photography

Saint Augustine, FL
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    Carney S. Sent on 12/04/2019
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    Wonderful experience and great photos!

    Dana was wonderful! She was great to work with and was very calm and relaxed throughout the day. Dana does a great job of capturing the emotion and the lighting in her photos is stunning. Dana was also really organized beforehand making sure she had the exact list of all the formal family photos we wanted so the process would run smoothly and quickly. My husband and I would definitely recommend her!

    Dana Goodson Photography's reply:

    Thank you Carney for your kind review! You were a joy to work with and had a wonderful vendor team. Best wishes!
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    Jordan B. Sent on 12/11/2019
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    Dana Goodson photography

    Dana was the best vendor decision I made. I cared the most about the pictures for my wedding and Dana exceeded my expectations. She is extremely easy to work with makes things run smoothly on your wedding day. Worth every penny we spent and I would recommend her to anyone who wants gorgeous pictures on their wedding day.
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    Kim J. Sent on 12/04/2019
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    Wonderful experience

    We are so Thankful we chose Dana for our photographer.
    My son and his fiancée decided on a beach wedding but did not know anyone in the Jacksonville area.
    We started our search by calling wedding boutiques and wedding planners in that area. The same name kept coming up
    " Dana Goodson" after visiting her website and speaking with her over the phone , I knew she was the one!!
    I am a retired photographer myself so I'm pretty picky and knew what I wanted. Her understanding of light and the ability to capture those special moments were what I was looking for.
    Her professionalism was outstanding and made their special day a beautiful success.
    We are all thrilled with the images she captured!!!!

    Dana Goodson Photography's reply:

    Thank you Kim for this review! What a compliment this is and I’m so happy I was able to capture such a sweet day and meet your wonderful family.
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    Kimzey Sent on 10/15/2019
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    August 2019 wedding

    Dana was a pleasure to work with. She was very professional and captured some great shots! I would highly recommend her for your big day or other special occasions.

    Dana Goodson Photography's reply:

    Thank you Kimzey! I love backyard weddings and yours was perfect! It was a special day and seeing you both enjoy it with your family and friends was so much fun for me to photograph!
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    Alesia B. Sent on 09/29/2019
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    Excellent experience! Highly recommend Dana!

    Dana photographed our May 2019 wedding on Amelia Island and we could not be happier with our experience working with her as well as our photos. We booked Dana as our photographer more than a year in advance and for the entire time leading up to our wedding she was organized, communicative, kind, and walked us through the process step-by-step. She was extremely quick to respond to any questions or concerns that we had. On our wedding day, she guided us and our family through every shot with firmness, yet kindness. It was clear she knew what shots she wanted and was able to effectively communicate with us so we could position ourselves appropriately. She was also able to work quickly, particularly with our formal shots, so we could spend more time with our guests. She was calm and sure for the entire day which allowed us to let go about worrying about the photos and just enjoy the day. I wholeheartedly recommend Dana to any couple looking for a wedding photographer.

    Dana Goodson Photography's reply:

    Wow! This makes my day! Thank you so much! I loved photographing you and Jason! You're the perfect match for each other. You are one of the nicest couples I've ever worked with and it was a great first visit to the Florida House Inn. I'll never forget the matching cards you gave each other! :o)
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    Rachel B. Sent on 10/11/2019
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    Wonderful photographer!

    Dana was extremely professional, fun to work with, creative and we got the most beautiful pictures we could have ever asked for. I would highly recommend her for any venue! We had outdoor, nighttime wedding which can be challenging. The lighting and everything was perfect!!
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    Sarah Sent on 09/25/2019
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    Absolutely lovely!

    Dana did an INCREDIBLE job on our photos! I was so pleased with how they turned out. Not only that, but Dana was so helpful throughout the entire experience (as we know weddings can be stressful!). This was one less thing I had to worry about. She did a great job of getting lots of different sceneries which made for plenty of unique photos. It’s impossible to choose a favorite! I had multiple people tell me our photos looked like they should be in a magazine! She was so pleasant and friendly and I would absolutely refer anyone to her!

    Dana Goodson Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for the kind review! Your wedding at the Ritz Carlton was beautiful and I loved being a part of the day!
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    Stacey Sent on 10/29/2018
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    St. Augustine wedding

    Dana was absolutely amazing. She was kind, professional, detail oriented, and creative. She was my photographer for my wedding in July 2018 and the photos she took are absolutely breathtaking. Her assistant was also very pleasent to work with. Dana was more than patient with my wedding party and very organized. She captured the entire night and even moments that I didn’t know she was around for! We Absolutely LOVE our gallery and couldn’t have asked for a better photographer!
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    Ryan Sent on 06/04/2018
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    Dana is top-knotch amazing at what she does, and is worth every penny. We have INCREDIBLE wedding photos to remember our special day forever, and know that they're going to always look classically beautiful. Dana is accessible, agreeable, and accommodating to the craziness of weddings. We had high standards, and are very happy.

    Dana Goodson Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Allyson & Ryan for your kind words!! Your wedding day was amazing and I'm so happy I was able to photograph it for you!
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    Kristen Sent on 05/20/2018
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    Dana is absolutely phenomenal!! Her work is beautiful and she captured every detail and moment of our entire wedding day. She had sneak peak pictures to us just days following our wedding and we could not be happier with how they all turned out!! I would recommend her to anyone!!
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    Cheryl Sent on 04/20/2018
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    I just finished reliving my daughters beautiful New Years Eve wedding at Epping Forest Yacht Club. I do so at least once a week by going through the absolutely gorgeous photos that her photographer, Dana Goodson, took. The pictures are seriously stunning. Dana captured Meg and Jay's wedding perfectly from start to finish, doing it with a smile on her face! She arrived to the bride's room right on time and like clockwork took charge, creating a vision of fairytale pictures. So many of our guest complimented us on how they loved the fact that everything was so organized, and they weren't having to wait hours after the ceremony to wait on the bride and groom while they had their pictures made. Dana knew exactly what to do in a timely manner, and the wedding couple actually got to enjoy the cocktail hour rather than to pose for a million pictures, due to the fact that Dana choreographed the whole thing so well. We also didn't have to wait long to get the photos back, and she even sent us a sneak peak while my daughter was on her honeymoon! If you are looking for a quality photographer for your wedding, who knows how to capture the most beautiful moments, look no further than Dana Goodson. Truly one of the best decisions we made.

    Dana Goodson Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kind words! I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of Meg & Jay’s amazing wedding day!
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    Gillian Sent on 10/11/2019
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    definitely the one to choose...

    Dana did both our engagement and wedding photos. She was lovely to work with and the quality of our wedding photos was stunning. Multiple people commented on how lovely the pictures turned out. I wish I lived closer so I could have her do family shoots as well.
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    Stephanie Sent on 10/15/2017
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    Dana is by far the BEST in the business!!! We instantly loved how organized, experienced, professional, and kind she was from the first time we met! She did our engagement pictures which were phenomenal - and we couldn't wait until we did our wedding photos! They were absolutely perfect!! Dana is extremely experienced and makes you feel like she has everything covered from the preparation before the big day, and then all the way throughout! She easily kept track of the timeline and which pictures we requested, as well as came up with many of her own creative shots! The picture quality and angles were also gorgeous - not to mention her beautiful editing! Thank you, Dana!!
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    Hailey Sent on 11/07/2017
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    My husband and I highly recommend Dana! She so naturally captured the beautiful scenes and emotions of our special day, and I will marvel at our wedding album for years to come. We couldn't be happier with how our photos turned out and are so grateful we had the opportunity to work with the very best!

    Dana Goodson Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Hailey! I loved working with you and Tony!
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    Lanetra Sent on 07/07/2019
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    A++ Awesome Quality, Professionalism, Creativity

    Dana Goodson Photography quality of work is second to none which was one of the reasons we choose Dana. On the day of the wedding, Dana and her team showed excellent professionalism and we were absolutely elated with how well the photos turned out. She really grasps the beauty we saw at our wedding venue at Club Contenintal in Orange Park, FL and truly made our wedding something we will cherish forever.

    Dana Goodson Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for this kind review Lanetra! I’m so happy I was a part of your amazing wedding day!
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    A Sent on 12/31/2016
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    Highly recommended. Dana was extremely professional, kind and great at her job. Our photos were stunning and she was a pleasure to work with.
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    Jaclyn Sent on 01/04/2017
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    Dana is seriously amazing! Her eye for good lighting & angles make beautiful shots. She was very professional & understanding (my husband hates pictures!). She blended right into ceremony, cocktail hour & reception while getting amazing pictures!
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    Alison Sent on 01/02/2017
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    Dana was a complete professional with a personal demeanor. We worked with her to make sure that important pictures with loved ones and friends were taken. Further, it was a pleasant surprise to see all the moments that she captured before and during the ceremony and throughout the reception! Thank you, Dana!!
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    Marie Sent on 12/21/2016
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    Dana will capture those memories that you will share for a lifetime. She did a great job photographing the emotion of our wedding, if I had to do it all over again, I would pick her every time.
    After a short call to Dana we knew that she was passionate about photography and not only recording our event through photos but really capturing the memories for us.

    On our wedding day she captured my husband and his groomsmen quickly and stayed out of their space enough to see those emotions that were still trying to stay hidden. She arrived early to my getting ready location, before I knew it we were supposed to be on the way to our first look. Looking back, one of the best parts of the day was Dana seeing the amazing lighting that just happened to occur at our location, she delayed the timeline and made sure to capture me getting ready in that light. She gave us as much time during the first look as we needed until she set us up for other shots. This time alone with my husband was great, it was as though she wasn’t there.

    If I can give any future words of advice to a bride or groom to be – make slow movements, look at each other, be you and enjoy the day. Let the photographer capture you all – those are the photos that will bring back memories of a lifetime. Your friends will take enough photos to “record” the events on their phones, but let the photographer capture the moment and the emotions. Dana will do exactly that.

    Dana Goodson Photography's reply:

    Thank you Marie! I loved working with you and Brent and I'm so happy your love your photos!
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    Kellie Sent on 12/23/2016
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    Dana was the perfect choice as our wedding photographer. She was highly recommended by our friends and family, and she did not disappoint. Dana is extremely professional, extraordinarily talented, and just so sweet. She had so much patience on our wedding day and went out of her way to make sure we got all the best shots. She tried her best to keep us on track when we were running late and just kept smiling every time we asked for another group photo. She is so kindhearted and genuinely a lovely person. And her assistant Brittany was very sweet too! She got our photos back to us in a timely fashion (about 3 weeks after the wedding) and they all turned out beautifully. Thank you so much, Dana!
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    Erica Sent on 12/27/2016
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    We loved working with Dana. Ours was a destination wedding, and we met Dana in person for the first time on the day of the wedding. (We had several email flurries and phone calls in the time leading up to the wedding. And she was so helpful suggesting other vendors when I was in a bind!) The photos turned out beautifully, and we especially loved how she was able to capture spontaneous moments throughout the evening.
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    Chelsea Sent on 08/12/2016
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    Dana was so professional & really made us at ease in front of the camera. She gave great direction & helped the day move along perfectly! She was fun to work with & made our wedding day THAT much more enjoyable! We can't wait to see the finish product soon, but have no doubt the shots are going to turn out amazing!
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    Erika Sent on 09/03/2016
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    5 stars across the board! If you want beautiful pictures, and a reliable, organized photographer, Dana is it! From the first few emails I sent inquiring about all sorts of wedding photo details, Dana responded instantaneously and continued to show her professionalism throughout our entire wedding process. She knows the wedding process in and out and helped me set up a perfect timeline to keep my day on track. To top it all off, she had ALL of our wedding photos posted for us within a week of our wedding! She's really the best! -Erika K.
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    Hannah Sent on 08/05/2016
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    Using Dana as our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made! She is so incredibly talented, and was able to capture so many genuine moments throughout the day. We will forever have her images to be able to relive those moments - And we are so grateful for that! Could not recommend her more to anyone looking for a photographer!
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    Lauren Sent on 09/08/2016
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    Dana was an absolute pleasure to work with and we LOVED how our pictures turned out. She went above and beyond and made a stressful process very seamless. We loved working with Dana!
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