Your Jacksonville & North Florida Wedding Photographer capturing your story with heart, ease, and connection.
Your Jacksonville & North Florida Wedding Photographer capturing your story with heart, ease, and connection.
From your engagement session to your rehearsal dinner and wedding day, every moment deserves to feel genuine and joy-filled. I’ll guide you through each part of the experience so your photos feel effortless, emotional, and entirely you — whether you’re celebrating beneath the oaks, near the coast, or in the heart of the city.
Dreaming of a wedding photography experience that is light on stress?
Your Jacksonville & North Florida Wedding Photographer
After photographing more than 150 weddings across the U.S. and abroad, I’ve learned something simple but true — the best photos happen when you feel completely at ease. My goal is to create that space for you. From your engagement session to your wedding day, I’ll guide you through the process with care, help your loved ones feel seen, and document your celebration in a way that feels natural, emotional, and full of joy.
Weddings here in North Florida are about connection — the laughter shared with friends, the ocean breeze during portraits, and the quiet moments before you walk down the aisle. Those are the memories that tell your story. My approach ensures your gallery feels like you: joyful, genuine, and timeless.
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What You Might Be Feeling Right Now
What You Might Be Feeling Right Now
The good news? You don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to make your entire wedding experience feel easy, beautiful, and full of joy.
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You’re dreaming of a Florida wedding…
…but the idea of coordinating photos and timelines feels overwhelming.
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You want your photos to feel natural.
You don’t want stiff poses — you want images filled with laughter, sunshine, and life.
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You want someone you can trust.
Someone who knows the JAX & North Florida venues, understands the rhythm of your day, and helps you feel calm from the start.
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You want every meaningful moment captured.
From your engagement session to the rehearsal dinner and wedding day, you want to relive it all — the hugs, the joy, the glow.
I've been in your shoes
I understand exactly how meaningful your wedding is.
When my husband and I planned our wedding, it wasn’t just about the day — it was about time. We were preparing to move to Hawaii for his Navy assignment, and we knew this celebration would be one of the last times we’d have all our favorite people in one place for a while.
That experience changed how I see weddings. They aren’t just events — they’re a rare moment in life when everyone you love is together, celebrating love and connection. It’s why I approach every wedding, especially destination weekends, with such care. I want you to be in the moment, not just posing for it — knowing that every laugh, tear, and toast will be remembered exactly as it felt.
Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about the photos — it’s about the time you’ll never get back.
Every wedding tells a story — not just of vows and first dances, but of connection and the people who mean the most to you. My approach is simple: I photograph your weekend as it unfolds — from the welcome dinner to the grand exot— blending timeless portraits with candid, joy-filled moments.
The Florida Wedding Photography Experience
Created for you...
The walkthrough, the toasts at the wedding rehearsal (and maybe even a few formal portraits), and the wedding day. It's all included.
Two locations and two outfits. This session will include a tailored experience based on how you want your engagement session to look and feel.
Your Florida Wedding Photography Experience Includes:
Rehearsal + Wedding
Engagement Session
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Within 4–5 weeks, you’ll receive a curated online gallery filled with heartfelt, joyful. and timeless images that tell your complete wedding story.
Elegant Gallery Delivery
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With gentle direction and an eye for detail, I help you feel natural in front of the camera — so your photos look like you, at your most joyful.
Guided Yet Effortless Photography
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
How It Works - A Seamless Experience, From Inquiry to Gallery Deliver
Share your Florida wedding weekend plans. We’ll set up a call to dream through your celebration and create a proposal based on the package you want.
Step One – Inquire & Connect
Once booked, I’ll send your welcome guide and help with timeline planning, vendor communication, and pre-wedding meetings if desired.
Step Two – Plan & Prepare
From the engagement session to the grand exit, I’ll be there documenting every moment. You’ll receive sneak peeks within the first week and your full gallery within 4–5 weeks.
Step Three – Celebrate & Relive
"Dana is kind, professional, and hilarious!"
She did amazing wrangling our family and friends for photos, and fit right in the intimate setting of our 28 guest wedding in Loire Valley.
Her photos speak for themselves. It was such a wonderful, magical time in person, and her photos really captured the essence of the setting and people. I love that I will have this album forever, I treasure these photos!
- Austyn and Sara
I Didn’t Always Know How to Slow Down and Truly Be Present.
Before I became a wedding photographer, I was simply someone trying to hold onto moments that were slipping by too quickly. My husband’s Navy career meant constant change — new cities, new friends, and goodbyes that came too soon. Our wedding taught me how precious time with loved ones really is.
When I started photographing weddings, I carried that perspective with me. I realized my job wasn’t just about capturing pretty portraits — it was about documenting connection, emotion, and the fleeting moments that make a celebration unforgettable.
Now, I bring that same intentionality to every wedding I photograph. Whether it’s at Azaleana Manor or somehwere on Amelia Island, I focus on the quiet, candid moments that tell your story as it truly felt — warm, joyful, and full of heart.
But it wasn't always this way.
"My wife and I were truly lucky to have Dana photograph our wedding"
- Courtney and Alden
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"An amazing person and photographer! Dana helped us through: from deciding what shots we wanted, to helping us with our timeline, to shooting engagement photos, to keeping us on schedule on the big day. My husband and I are so happy we went with her"
- Karen and Nate
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The Luxury Experience
10 hours of wedding Coverage with two Photographers
Online gallery + full-resolution downloads
Three 8 x 10 and One 11 x 14 Print of your choice
One 8 x 10 Print of your choice
Engagement Session
Engagement Session
Welcome gift for the couple
Photography mood board + Timeline Planning
The Classic Experience
8 hours of coverage w/ Two Photographers
Online gallery + full-resolution downloads
Welcome gift for the couple
Photography mood board + Timeline Planning
The destination Wedding Collections
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Feel calm, confident, and completely present on your wedding day
Have your entire wedding weekend captured — every laugh, detail, and dance
Work with a photographer who values connection as much as composition
Receive timeless, joy-filled images that feel like you
Recieve a relaxed, seamless experience from planning to gallery delivery
Then I’d love to tell your story — wherever in Florida your wedding is.
If You’re Ready to…
Your Wedding Photography Is So Much More Than a Gallery — It’s an Experience.
When you invest in your wedding photography, you’re not just booking someone to take photos. You’re choosing someone who will help you feel calm, confident, and completely present through every part of your weekend.
Every package includes a thoughtful approach to coverage, and personalized support from inquiry to delivery. From guiding you through portraits to making sure your guests are captured,
I’ll handle every detail so you can truly live your wedding weekend.
This is about more than photos — it’s about preserving the feeling of your wedding in a way that will always bring you back to it.
booked Dana for my destination wedding in the south of France. She was beyond helpful in giving me vendor suggestions and helping me through the planning process. It was such a seamless wedding because of her. I am so lucky to have found her and the moments she captured. Couldn’t recommend her enough for your special events!
- Danielle and Alan
"She was more than just a photographer, she was with us every step of the way throughout our wedding weekend."
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"She was extremely relatable and respectful of boundaries. She listened intently and on the wedding day got all our must have shots out of the way in time for us to enjoy our cocktail hour. Her photography style is so beautiful, but I would say the part I enjoyed the most was getting to know her throughout the process. It felt like I had a friend taking our photos and it made for a much more comfortable and enjoyable experience."
- Marisol and Matt
"We contracted Dana to be our destination wedding photographer. This ended up being one of the best decisions we have ever made!"
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How far in advance should we book you for our Florida wedding?
Most couples reach out around 6–18 months in advance, especially for Europe or high-season dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included in your wedding packages?
Every package includes wedding day coverage, rehearsal, online gallery and digital images.
Do you photograph beach weddings?
Absolutely! Whether it’s sunrise on Amelia Island or golden hour in Ponte Vedra, I know how to work with the light, breeze, and tides for stunning portraits.
Will you help us with our wedding timeline?
Definitely. About a month before the wedding, I’ll help build a photo-friendly timeline so your day flows naturally and you can stay present.
Do you travel anywhere, or only to certain destinations?
I photograph weddings all across Florida, California, and parts of Europe. If your love story is taking you somewhere beautiful, I’ll make it work!
Do you offer coverage for the entire wedding weekend?
Absolutely. I believe weddings are more than one day — they’re a full experience. I’m there to capture it all!
What if the weather changes our plans?
After photographing over 150 weddings, I’ve learned that the best photos often come from unexpected moments. I’ll help adjust the plan, find the light, and make it feel effortless.
What makes you different from other Florida photographers?
My focus is on presence over perfection — capturing real joy, real moments, and the energy of your weekend. You’ll never feel rushed or posed; just guided, comfortable, and celebrated.
Contact Destinations with Dana
Recent Destination Blogs
Chateau Les Carrasses Wedding in France
A three-day wedding in France featuring some of the best floral details and wedding day inspiration.
Paris Engagement Photos
for Sara + Austyn
A few days before their wedding, Austyn and Sara got engagement photos in Paris at Sunrise. The perfect day!
Wedding Photo Inspo in Santorini
If you are looking to have a wedding in Santorini, and need inspiration to plan your day, here are some my favorites images i took in Santorini.
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