Welcome to the state where Weddings in Carmel Valley have become one of the most romantic spots for intimate (and fun) weddings. Lili and Jesus made the smart choice to invest in Wedgewood Carmel to have their October wedding. I remember when I first met Lili, when she came into the wedding dress boutique I […]
November 4, 2021
Hey! I’m Dana. A Monterey based wedding photographer who focuses on capturing moments that couples value to have in their wedding gallery. I truly love what I do, and welcome any type of wedding for anyone into my inbox! In fact, ICYMI, here is a small and fun wedding for you to take a peek […]
July 7, 2021
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
Hey, there! Thank you so much for shooting me a message! I already cannot wait to hear from you! I will reach out to you within 24 hours. In the meantime, be sure to check out my resources page with lots of free tips for brides and grooms planning their wedding!