Destinations
With Dana

Light and Airy Wedding Photographer for monterey and carmel Valley

Wedding Photographer in Monterey

Offering RomANTIC WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY FOR COUPLES getting married in MOnterey WHO WANT THEIR WEDDING PHOTOS TO FEEL LIKE ART, EMOTION, AND REAL JOY.

Happily serving all couples getting married in The Bay Area since 2020

*DWD welcomes all types of love and religion. We do not discriminate here*

As Seen In: 

Love Inc.

Elegant Wedding Blog

Destination I do

Ell Wed Mag.

Munaluchi Bride

French Wedding Style

"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

I'm Dana, your

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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light and joyful Monterey and Carmel Wedding Photographer

You choose to get married in Monterey or Carmel for an unforgetable experience

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.

Wedding Services

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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.

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Portfolio

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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The Blog

 The blog is filled with stories and photos of real weddings with couples like you, high-end editorials, destination wedding travel advice, and more.

"An amazing person and photographer. My husband and I are so happy we went with her. The photos came out beautiful!"

- Karen and Nate

Enneagram 7, swiftie, and obsessed with K-Dramas and Regency Era movies/shows

I help couples have an unforgettable and comfortable experience with wedding photography by capturing every precious, true-to-you, moments

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.

Your Go-To Photographer for Monterey and Carmel's Most Romantic Weddings

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.

I’m proud to be a preferred photographer at venues that offer incredible service, beauty, and hospitality.


I’ve photographed unforgettable wedding days at these local gems:


Still on my photography wishlist:

Dreaming Of Shooting Here

Places I’ve Loved Photographing

Preferred & Trusted

  • The Monterey Beach Station
  • Barns at Cooper Molera
  • Perry House Monterey

  • Carmel Mission Basilica
  • San Carlos
  • Bernardus Lodge
  • Wedgewood Carmel
  • Bayonet and Black Horse
  • Club Delmonte
  • Pebble Beach
  • Fairview Laguna Seca
  • Folktale Winery
  • Stonepine Estate
  • Mission Ranch
  • Carmel Valley Ranch
  • Hyatt Carmel Highlands

"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

MY PROMISE

I want to
with you as deeply as you connect with

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me

Bride and Groom Wedding Photos.

The Latest on the Blog for your Monterey and Carmel Weddings—

Need inspiration for your wedding day couple's portraits? 

Proposal at Half Moon Bay

SF 49ers chief of staff Nick sets up a surprise proposal for his now-fiance!

Fairview Laguna Seca Wedding

Military couple Ryan and Alyssa had a fun destination wedding in Monterey!

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