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"Dana was more than just a photographer; she was with us every step of the way throughout our wedding weekend. It was such a seamless wedding because of her!"
- Danyelle and Alan
As your wedding photographer in Monterey, I believe your love story deserves to be captured in a way that feels effortlessly elegant, deeply personal, and full of joy. I’m here to preserve every moment with heart, beauty, and just the right touch of flair. From coastal light to candid laughter, I’ll document your day with a style that feels as sincere and meaningful as your love — never stiff, always true to you.
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Getting married in Monterey? I’m not just your wedding day photographer — I’m your whole weekend storyteller. From moments at your wedding rehearsal to the welcome dinner, laughs between you and your guests, quiet "just us" moments, and hugs that turn into happy tears as they say goodbye at the reception— I’m there for all of it. Because your love isn’t a one-day event, and every moment deserves to be remembered with style, heart, and a little bit of flair.
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From your inquiry form to the plane ride home, find out what hiring me to be your destination wedding photographer will look like.
Get a sense of my style and enjoy endless destination wedding photography from a few of my favorite places like Paris, the French Riviera, London, Santorini and more.
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"An amazing person and photographer. My husband and I are so happy we went with her. The photos came out beautiful!"
- Karen and Nate
No two weddings are ever the same. Whether you're celebrating at The Barns in Monterey, toes in the sand at The Beach Station, or tucked away in the valley at Bernardus Lodge, you deserve a photography experience that captures the full magic of your wedding weekend. If every moment matters (and it absolutely does!), let’s chat about collections that bring your vision to life — so you can relive every joyful, beautifully real memory, with just the right touch of flair.
As a wedding photographer based in Monterey, I specialize in capturing elegant, heartfelt celebrations throughout the Central Coast. I’ve had the honor of documenting love stories at some of the most romantic venues in Monterey and Carmel — and I’m always dreaming of what’s next.
"We contracted Dana to be our wedding photographer in Monterey. She was highly 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."
- Marisol and matt
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