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Dana Pleasant Photography

Dana Pleasant Photography

Seattle, WA
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    Ellen B. Sent on 09/24/2019
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    Dana is amazing!!

    Dana was amazing to work with!! She is so fun, calm, and carries a great "everything will be fine" attitude, which makes a huge difference on your wedding day! We used her for both our engagement pictures and for our wedding, and the pictures for both are incredible! My husband and I are not big picture takers, and Dana caught onto that right away and kept the shoot fun to help us. Our wedding ran late, and it looked like Dana wouldn't be able to capture any of the dancing, but instead she came up to me, and ask if we'd like to pay for an additional hour, all I had to do was say yes and the issue was gone! Amazing quality, fun to work with, and a great price, what more could you ask for? I would highly recommend Dana to anyone! 
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    Maria M. Sent on 04/25/2019
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    We love Dana

    Dana is a wonderful person and photographer. She is highly professional, diligent, and truly cares about making your day and photos memorable.
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    Alisha Sent on 09/02/2016
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    I hired Dana for both my engagement photoshoot, as well as my wedding in August 2016. Dana is amazing to work with and is incredibly talented! My husband doesn’t enjoy getting his picture taken and was very worried when we went to do our engagement photos. Dana is so easy to work with and quickly took his fears away by giving great direction on posing and helping us laugh and feel comfortable! When our wedding day arrived, he was no longer worried about taking photos and was comfortable in front of the camera.

    Dana is very professional, arrives on time, takes incredible photos, and really listens to our requests on moments/styles of photos we would like. Not only does Dana take great photos, but she also interacted great with our guests and we had multiple people at our wedding tell us how awesome she is.

    Dana is passionate about photography and went above and beyond to make our day special! For my wedding day, I planned on having a sparkler send off at 10:50, but had only paid to have Dana stay until 9:30. Dana was staying in the area that evening and instead of calling it a night, Dana surprised us and came back to take photos of the send off!

    While we haven’t gotten our wedding photos back since it was just a week ago, we did receive our engagement photos and were so happy! I highly recommend hiring Dana as a photographer for your engagement and wedding photos!
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    Dana is amazing. Extraordinarily talented, professional, relatable, and the photographer that you absolutely should work with to capture beautiful images of your special day. After seeing Dana's work, we knew that we wanted her, even as we lived and planned to get married on the East Coast. We flew her out initially to shoot our engagement photos, and then a year later for our wedding.

    Let's be honest, as a couple, posing for hundreds of pictures can be a bit awkward, not to mention the corralling of family and friends as well. Dana put everyone at ease, while at the same time expertly and professionally ensuring that every moment and friend/family combination was both captured and imbued with her artistry. We were thrilled with her work all the way through to the our post-wedding Pacific Northwest reception. Dana was patient with us throughout the process, and put us at ease. Photography was one of our top priorities, and we could not have chosen a better photographer. From the images themselves, to her delightful and professional demeanor, to the unexpected touches she does to provide exceptional customer service, we strongly recommend Dana Pleasant Photography!
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    Katie Sent on 08/17/2015
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    Dana was such a pleasure to work with (and second shooter, Katie). She has a very calm demeanor that was very helpful on what can be a stressful and hectic day. We planned our wedding long-distance so she was very flexible in speaking with us over the phone, setting up a short-notice meeting when we were in town and responding promptly to emails. She had knowledge of our wedding venue, a creative vision for the photography and was particularly skilled at capturing photos with excellent lighting. Most wedding are already set in a scenic place and you are already looking good in your hair and make-up, so what I think makes the difference is the ability to capture emotion during the day and using the lighting/environment to it's full advantage and beauty. This is something that seemed to come naturally to Dana! She also worked great with our wedding party, other guests and vendors. I definitely recommend her!
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    We had an amazing time with Dana (and a second shooter, Satskia on the day of the wedding) for our engagement shoot and wedding day photography. Dana had a great sense of ease about her and she took extraordinary photographs. We were so happy to see sun on the day of our chilly autumn wedding day, especially in Seattle, and Dana took advantage for he golden light for some truly remarkable pictures. I had thought pictures would feel a bit stressful, but as we drove to the restaurant (Oh, yes, Dana also drove us around for the pictures! So generous!) after finishing all the pictures I felt so peaceful and satisfied with the memories we had made... and the wedding ceremony was about to begin! It was a wonderful day, and we are pleased with the captured memories we have thanks to Dana and Satskia's hard work.
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    Whitney Sent on 07/11/2014
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    Oh my gosh - there really aren't enough words to express how glad we are to have had Dana as our wedding photographer. Easily one of the best, if not the best, decisions we made for our wedding (besides marrying each other, of course). Both our engagement photos and our wedding photos turned out beautifully. But besides her glaringly obvious talent as a photographer Dana was so wonderful to have around. She was calm, unassuming and fun. I was so so nervous at our engagement session and she took her time, suggested that my then-fiance and I have a drink and then shot photos like she was just one of our friends. She totally put us both at ease, made us laugh and oddly enough made "snuggling each other in the leaves at Greenlake while someone shoots pictures of us" seem normal! We were both so excited to see her again at the wedding where she effortlessly whisked us through pictures with our huge family. She truly became one of our friends and so brilliantly captured all of the sweet moments of our wedding. Her turnaround time was so fast, her prices are so reasonable and her talent is second-to-none! We can't recommend her enough.
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    Brian Sent on 04/07/2014
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    Both our engagement session and our wedding day photos were awesome, and Dana was so much fun to work with! She was also great at wrangling some of the more camera shy family to get great shots.
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    Elspeth Sent on 10/16/2013
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    Dana was so wonderful throughout our wedding planning process. Early on, our wedding venue shut down. Dana was actually the one to call and tell us, and was so supportive and thoughtful, assuring us that she would help us find a new photographer if we had to change the date to one that she was already booked for. As we worked to find a date, she checked in with us to see if there was anything she could do, and in the end luckily our new date was one she was still available for. Our engagement shoot was a blast and made us so comfortable with Dana and eager to have her around on the wedding day. By the end of the wedding, we were sad to see her go and can't wait to have an excuse to take more photos with her. She is talented, thoughtful, professional and all around everything you could want in a wedding photographer. We couldn't believe the turnaround time on our photos (so fast), and the quality of the photos, both in content and finish (they are fantastic). We can't recommend Dana enough!
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    Mimi Sent on 10/15/2013
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    Dana Pleasant Photography is the best choice we could have made for my daughter's wedding! Dana and the assistant she brought were so kind, calm, attentive and professional. They were busy taking photos all the time but were totally willing to take any requested photos as well. Dana is super easy to work with and very flexible. She has also done graduation and engagement photos for our family and we have always been thrilled with the results. The wedding photos are artistically beautiful and also perfectly tell the story of the day. We couldn't be happier!!!
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    Kristen Sent on 08/04/2013
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    My husband and I had a great time working with Dana. She was very easy to work with and our pictures (both wedding and engagement) came out beautifully. We have received many compliments about our photos. People are amazed with how many we have and that they are all good! We would definitely use Dana again and we recommend her to all of our friends.
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    Dana was amazing, professional, and personal. We were so happy with our wedding photographs! I highly recommend using Dana for your photographer.
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    Ruthie Sent on 08/10/2013
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    Dana was a pleasure to work with. She has a way of making you feel at ease so you act naturally the results are phenomenal. We had engagement photos taken with her as well as the wedding, we are so delighted with the results. Photos were delivered within a month of the wedding.

    Her personalized attention & care are appreciated. I would highly recommend her photography.
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    Lindsay Sent on 06/20/2012
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    We both really liked Dana immediately after meeting with her! She was super laid back but still professional. We LOVE our wedding photos and engagement photos. Be sure to make a list of shots you want, however, as there were a couple we didn't get and miss, I think she did ask for a list, but I never gave it to her, totally my fault...
    We were so happy with her and her 2nd photographer. Thanks Dana!!!
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    Ashley Sent on 04/23/2012
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    Dana is not only an incredible talent, but the easiest to work with as well. Her mannerisms will put you at ease immediately, which is a great feat for people not used to smiling and looking into each other's eyes for hours on end! Her prices are exceptionally fair, especially for the quality of service she offers. Having an engagement session first is the way to go - It was the perfect introduction to both her and her style of shooting, making the wedding day itself just that much more relaxed and comfortable. Both my now-husband and I are actually sad that our interactions with her have ended, because she immediately felt like a friend we'd known for ages.
    Dana is never in-your-face, but somehow always manages to capture those precious 'in-between' moments as well as those she stages you for. She understands how to command drama without creating any, and how to depict love without making it sticky sweet. Because she is so real, it comes through in her photos, allowing each couple she shoots to look exactly like who they are.... Only with really great lighting. I will sing her praises from the rooftops and would recommend Dana Pleasant Photography to absolutely any couple who wants their wedding captured in the most beautifully, ethereal-yet-real way one could ever imagine.
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    Brittany Sent on 10/03/2011
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    We love Dana! She has been fantastic to work with. My husband and I had so much fun with her, she actually made him smile his real smile. She is so creative and does beautiful work. I am so glad we found her. She is such a doll. We also really enjoyed working with her partner for the day, Catherine, who had so much energy, she cracked me up. You really couldn't ask for a better photographer.
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    E Sent on 10/10/2011
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    Dana is a phenomenal photographer! My husband and I used her for our engagement photos as well as on our wedding day, and we couldn't be more pleased with the results. The quality and creativity of her photos as well as her sense of style and light made our pictures that much more special. Professional and personable in her direction, Dana is a pleasure to work with. Her prices are very competitive, and we highly recommend her!
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    Ashley Sent on 10/02/2011
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    I could not be more pleased with the service and photography that I received from Dana. I was immediately impressed by her thoughfulness in offering an engament session include in her package, explaining it would allow her to get to know us, and thus provide better service for us on the big day.
    She is incredibly realiable, professional, and an expert at what she does. She had great tips about scheduling the day and how long we should budget for photos. She was also very effective at keeping us on schedule without adding stress to the day.
    She was able to get our entire set of digital negatives to us within a few weeks of the wedding and we were stunned by the photos.
    Again, we could not be more happy with our choice.
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    Courtney Sent on 12/01/2010
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    We loved working with Dana, and would not hesitate in recommending her to any couples in the future. She was great and fun to work with for our Engagement Session and Wedding. All of the photos she took for us turned out beautiful, and we have received numerous positive comments from our wedding guests about how great she was throughout the wedding, especially the reception in getting so many shots!
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    Lorraine Sent on 12/08/2010
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    My husband and I shopped around a bunch because photography was the most important thing for us for our wedding. We were referred from a photographer friend who saw some photos of what we liked and said, "Dana Pleasant!" We met with her and were impressed by her skill, professionalism, friendliness and competitive prices.

    We couldn't be more ecstatic with the our experience with Dana and the final results! Our engagement and wedding photos are incredible and we have gotten tons of positive feedback. Dana works hard to make you feel comfortable and understand what your vision is an makes it happen. She is very relaxed an easy to be around and very flexible.

    It is not possible to recommend Dana enough - we'd hire her again in an instant. She is the best!
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    Alison Sent on 09/05/2010
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    Dana was amazing! She truly has a talent and artistic eye for photography. Everyone that has seen our wedding pictures has stated just how amazing they look! Dana is very accountable...she showed up on time and delivered as promised. Besides that she was so easy to work with. My wedding day was calm and on schedule and she had a lot to do with that. Her assistant was awesome too! I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a wedding photographer.
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    Kristin Sent on 12/01/2010
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    Dana was amazing! I did a bunch of research before contacting photographers. Once I emailed Dana she was super quick to respond and in the first few minutes of our meeting I knew we were going with her. Both our engagement and wedding pictures are amazing! I could not have been happier. With all the stress of the wedding Dana made the photography the least of my worries. She is fun, professional, flexible and most of all takes fabulous and creative pictures. Every time I look through our wedding pictures I get to re-live our amazing day over and over again. Dana is wonderful!
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    Amelia Sent on 07/06/2010
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    Of all the aspects and issues in planning a wedding, photography was the least of my worries. Since our very first meeting, my fiance (now husband) and I felt completely at ease with Dana. She has a wide range of visions to help you articulate the look and feel of what you hope to have for your wedding photos. She is flexible and understanding. Ultimately, it is your wedding day and your wedding photos, and she will work with you completely to your satisfaction (and beyond).

    On the day of the wedding, Dana was completely prepared and professional. She even went the extra mile and sought out possible places around our wedding site area for picture-taking opportunities, hours before we agreed to meet. She was organized and was able to guide us between each transition of the wedding events, smoothly and easily.

    Dana is just an overall dream to work with. She genuinely seeks to make the experience the best it can be, and always has your interests at heart. Without any hesitation, I would recommend Dana for any event you may need a photographer, in addition to your wedding. I definitely plan to seek her services again when my husband and I look into family pictures!

    Thank you, Dana!
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    Abigail Sent on 01/25/2010
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    Dana has a great style and was very patient with my giant sized family. The quality of pictures was amazing and I got some of the best photos of my husband and I!
    Her editorial style worked so well with my camera shy personality, I could not be happier with the photos of my our wedding day.
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    Jen Sent on 01/24/2010
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    Dana was amazing. If you do not select her as your wedding photographer - you are making a mistake. I do not photograph well...I always close my eyes at the last second...I am shiny...I usually look like I have 17 chins. My pictures are beautiful - I have no idea what she did but I look like a beautiful, glowing bride, even in the pictures where I am getting my make-up done in a gross old black tank top, nasty skirt and flip flops.
    She photographed the ceremony and reception; she took pictures of the surrounding area; she pre-scouted the area around the ranch where we got married and found an amazing old barn for our wedding party pictures.
    Dana travelled 6 hours from Seattle to do a wedding in a very small town in the middle of no-where. There were cows and bears on the highway. She is brave.
    Dana also did an amazing job of capturing the emotions and the personalties of my guests, family and friends. We had a very...diverse crowd and everyone loved her. Everyone felt very comfortable around her and during the most photographed day of my life, I never once felt like she was intruding.
    The blog of our pictures was up within 2 weeks of the wedding and our pictures were available shortly thereafter. I cried when I saw the blog as did most of my co-workers. The pictures were that good.
    My only complaint is that Dana took so many good pictures that my husband I are having a hard time deciding which pictures to buy, not because the prints are expensive, but because there is only so much room in our home for pictures of ourselves.
    The pictures of our wedding was the only place that I was willing to splurge in my budget and...as it turns out - I did not have to, Dana was more than reasonable in her price.
    On a final note, we are planning on starting our family here soon, as soon as I have a due date, I will be scheduling with Dana - she is the only photographer I would trust to take our new baby's first, last a lifetime, professional shots.
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