dreamy, raw & unscripted imagery for the youthful and care free
documentary wedding photography + super 8 films
I’m here to capture your love story in a way that feels just like you—raw, genuine, and full of life.
My approach moves at your pace because the best moments happen when you have time to truly enjoy them, creating real, playful images that will live on for generations.
Hey honey,
let’s grab coffee and talk all about your love.
Love isn’t just a word—it’s a feeling, a rhythm, a connection unique to you. Maybe it’s knowing your partner’s Taco Bell order by heart, dancing in the kitchen at midnight, or hearing your baby’s heartbeat for the first time. Love is personal, and that’s exactly how I capture it. I believe your photos should feel like you—effortless, natural, and completely unforced.
No stiff poses, no awkward moments—just the real, raw connection between you and the people you love most. I create space for you to be in the moment, to laugh, to hold each other close, to simply be. Because when you look back at your photos, I want you to feel it all over again—like a memory you can step right back into.
Love is magical, love is real, love is yours. And I can’t wait to capture it for you.
I want to document & tell your love stories in a raw + intentional way.
Imagery for non-traditional care-free folks.
KIND WORDS FROM LOVERS
“Dana is fabulous! We had an intimate wedding at our home that she captured beautifully with her photography skills. We will treasure these memories for a lifetime! I had only a few weeks to plan our wedding so finding Dana, with such short notice, was a blessing! She was quick to respond and willing to work within my budget. AND on the Friday after Thanksgiving! She blended in so nicely and were able to capture precious moments prior to and during the wedding.”
— Michelle Morgan
""My husband and I hired Dana Estes to shoot our wedding in October 2021. She did an excellent job and we were so impressed with how the pictures came out. Dana is punctual, professional and has an incredible eye for detail and aesthetic. She really took the time to make sure we got every posed shot we had requested but also got some beautiful candid shots throughout the wedding. The process of booking Dana was easy, which is helpful as planning a wedding is already so stressful. Dana made it so much fun and relaxed for everyone in our wedding party and was very personable. She captured our day beautifully. I recommend Dana Estes Photography to anyone in need of a talented wedding photographer!."
— Gracie Armendariz
"Dana Estes Photography created a beautiful video to capture the best day of my life. It was so special to see all the behind the scenes footage. Dana perfectly edited the video to display the best moments beautifully choreographed. It's so beautiful!! I love it!! I've watched it like 10x already! Each time I see something new. Thank you so much for capturing all of those sweet moments!"
— Sabrina Dunlap Frick
Let’s get nostalgic
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