Sam and Brooke had the most beautiful Monterey Beach House Wedding here in Monterey, California. I knew from the moment I met Sam and Brooke at their engagement session a year ago, that this couple and this wedding was going to be unforgettable. I was right, and found myself tearing up not once, but four […]
February 22, 2022
Hello! My name is Dana Arnold and I am the owner of Dana Arnold Photography. To welcome the year 2022, I wanted to do a personal introduction and give you an update on how this business became about. As well as share with you more personal information about me. Meet Me I grew up in […]
February 10, 2022
Leal Vineyards is a gorgeous vineyard located in Hollister, California. It is going to hold a special place in Desiree and Gabe’s heart because this is where they got married and said “I Do” too forever. Monterey Wedding Photographer Hey, everyone! My name is Dana and I am a Monterey wedding photographer who serves all […]
February 3, 2022
Today, February 1st 2022, marks my four year business anniversary! I am so excited to celebrate four years in business as a full-time wedding photographer! Dana Arnold Photography Hey, there! My name is Dana Arnold and I am a wedding photographer based out of Monterey, California! My brand is all about serving all couples who […]
February 1, 2022
Monterey Wedding Photographer I was about to start off this blog with “I cannot believe I made it to three years” and then I quickly hit backspace. Personally, I am not surprised that I did make it to three years in business. Owning a business is one of the hardest things that I have ever […]
February 1, 2021
Monterey Wedding Photographer Just months before Sammy and Jeff move to Arizona, they wanted to celebrate their engagement. Sammy had found me on Instagram and reached out about an engagement shoot with Jeff. She told me all about their upcoming move to the desert and how they were excited! It’s where there were memories that […]
January 28, 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
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