Here is what to look for in a wedding photographer. Choosing a wedding photographer for your special day can be tricky. With so many options out there, it can be hard to know which one is the right fit for you and your needs. To ensure you make the right choice, here are some things […]
March 13, 2023
Lindsay and Dillon had an incredible Wedgewood Wedding in Carmel California. August is known for being one of our foggiest and gloomiest months. However, these two still lit up the wedding with their warmth and love for each other. Monterey Wedding Photographer Hey, there! Before I tell you all about this wonderful micro wedding for […]
August 21, 2022
Jared and Jessica had a wonderful Club Del Monte Wedding that was surrounded by their close friends and family from near and far! Whether from the area or the East Coast, many gathered to celebrate the love between these two. Monterey Wedding Photographer Hi, everyone! My name is Dana and I am the owner of […]
August 18, 2022
This Wedding at Carmel Wedgewood was perfect for Cody and Crystal. They celebrated in the best way with their friends and family! It may be easy for many reading this blog to believe that I cried twice during this wedding day. My heart and soul goes into serving couples like Crystal and Cody. I remember […]
June 13, 2022
Chris and Mea hosted a beautiful Sunol Casa Bella Wedding located in the hills of California. Coming in from Las Vegas, they wanted to host one heck of a party. I guess also get married while doing so., ha! When everyone is on the dance floor, you know it was a good day. Today’s blog […]
May 30, 2022
As a wedding photographer, I always get to photograph amazing weddings, so I wanted to share with you these fun wedding pictures! I was inspired to do this after one of my Instagram reels hit over 50,000 views. The topic? Fun wedding photos we do not always share but should! Monterey Wedding Photographer Hey, there! […]
May 7, 2022
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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