As a wedding photographer who shoots tons of engagement sessions for couples, I get asked this question every single time. “What to wear for an engagement session”. Lucky for you, I am a pro at this. Planning your outfit is based on a couple of things. Here is some inspiration on Engagement Session Outfits! The […]
December 4, 2020
A great way to end my time here in Virginia was to be creative. When a local photographer posted that she wanted to do a Folklore Photoshoot, I could not help but respond rapidly. I was so excited that there was another Swiftie in the area. One that was in love with the newest album […]
November 19, 2020
There was no better way to end my time here in Virginia then by shooting some incredible portrait sessions. I wish I had known about Pleasure House Point Virginia Beach earlier last year when I first arrived. There were a lot of photographers there, and now I know why. The scenery has a little bit […]
November 11, 2020
Many girls when they turn 30 tend to get scared. It’s a time where reality sinks in that they are getting older. However, for this gorgeous lady, she took it head on. Sierra is a sweet friend and a bride of mine, who is getting married in 2021. However, before I leave, she wanted to […]
November 3, 2020
Doughnuts, flower crowns, and three beautiful ladies each with a story worth sharing about self love and body positivity. I try to do these once at each station I live in, with the last being in Hawaii (the same day we had that fake missile crisis. For this turn out, I had many apply and […]
July 10, 2020
Eastern Virginia has many gorgeous spots for photography. From Hampton Roads to Virginia Beach, here are my favorite spots for portrait photography at any time of the year! Historic Jamestown, Virginia If you thought of Pocahontas and John Smith, then you are exactly where you think this is. This small town is full of history […]
March 8, 2020
Sold my Nikon for a Sony, but regretted it right after
Invested in education courses
Shot my first solo wedding
2017
Decided to go part-time photographer
Took a photo of my friends naked son on a beach
Upgraded to a Nikon 5500
2016
Thought I was so cool with my grainy photos of blurry horses
Took photos of landscapes for fun
Bought a Nikon 3300
2013
my first solo wedding – 2017
Met some incredible industry friends
Started to fill up 2020
Booked up 2019 in about two months
2019
I moved from Hawaii to Norfolk, Virginia
Shot three amazing Hawaii weddings
Went full-time
2018
experimented with all sorts of editing styles
Prepared myself to go full-time
Switched back to Nikon and got my first full-frame
2017
brand photoshoot – 2018
Established my brand and editing style- 2018
California has welcomed me with incredible 2020/2021 wedding couples
I booked a trip to Seattle and Alaska
This year, I am making it all about creativity
2021
I moved from Virginia to Monterey, California
I invested in my 2nd mastermind- I refuse to lose this business
Covid Hit the wedding business
2020
I invested in my first mastermind
I figured the type of photographer I wanted to be
2020 was booked in full by the end of 2019
2019
Week in Spain with my husband -2019
2013-2021
business
my journey
you'll hear from me shortly.
thank you!
danaarnoldphoto@gmail.com
xo, Dana
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