investment guide
2024 / 2025
welcome + congrats
Thanks so much for getting in touch with me about your upcoming, special day-big hugs and congratulations again for sealing the deal!
An abundance of happiness and clinking of glasses await, and I'd absolutely love to be a part of your celebrations.
As a wedding & elopement photographer, I adore capturing the raw, unabashed connection between two souls, embracing the essence of your romance.
Why I Can't Wait To
Document Your Day
DANA MARUNA PHOTO
From stolen glances to cheeky kisses and getting loose on the d-floor, I'll be there to document your love story (and all the fun bits). I'll even make sure to snap authentic moments that may've slipped by unnoticed - theses are my favorite ones!
Whether you want me to inconspicuously lurk in the shadows, snapping candid shots or be right up the front, rounding everyone up for group photos, I'll be the chameleon you need on the day. Either way, I'll be behind the lenses, not missing a beat.
Hand on heart, every ounce of my energy will go towards creating a gorgeous collection of images to forever memorialize your day. When you look through the photos memories will come to life and it'll be as though you're right there doing it all over again.
HI, I'M DANA
A visual story teller for the bold and chic.
Specializing in documenting candid, real moments through film and digital photography, I’m here to capture your love in a way that feels authentic to you. My approach to every wedding and session is that no two stories are the same and I’m a firm believer that all my couples deserve to share their own love story in their own unique way.
I have always been creatively minded and had a deep love for true connection between humans, the unabashed real type of connection. I believe, at the end of the day, these true moments, even the smallest ones, are what mean the most. Weddings are filled with these tiny moments and the fact that I get to capture them, stop time and hand them onto you to be remembered forever means more than you may ever know.
Chat soon! I can't wait to hear all about your ideas and plans for the day.
X,
D
"It's not just about professionalism—Dana has become more than our wedding photographer; she's now a dear friend. This personal connection added an extra layer of warmth and comfort to the entire photography experience. It's truly special to not only have had Dana document our wedding but also to continue building a lasting friendship with Dana. Her genuine care and personal touch make her stand out as more than just professionals but as a person who genuinely cares about her clients and their stories."
- Anna + Dan
"we couldn't be happier with our choice of Dana Maruna as our wedding photographer"
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CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE
ELOPEMENT PACKAGE
HAVING MORE OF AN INTIMATE DAY?
NOT WANTING TO DO A FIRST LOOK?
That is totally fine! But there are a few things to take into consideration if you are waiting to see each other until that moment of you walking down the isle.
- What time are you wanting to have your ceremony?
If you aren't doing a first having your ceremony during golden hour/ sunset is not the best option. I say this because after the ceremony now there will be no natural light to do family photos or bride and groom portraits and I'll have to do everything with flash. With that- if you are not doing a first look let me know and I can let you know what time will be best for the ceremony (typically about 2 - 2.5 hours prior to sunset) to ensure that we still have plenty of daylight left for family photos and bride and groom portraits.
- Where is the sun going to be?
This is something that also gets forgotten! Let's check where the sun will be because we dont want one of you or both of you to be squinting the entire time because the sun is in your eyes during the ceremony!
- Are there any trees around creating funky shadows?
There really isn't much other than this! depending on the time of day your ceremony is or the weather, if your ceremony site has a lot of trees it can create some funky shadows over the both of during the ceremony.
Dana is the most attentive, passionate, and creative photographer I have ever met. She is definitely skilled in her craft as well, because on four separate occasions, this woman has not once failed to make me feel beautiful. She was also able to take two of the most uncoordinated people and turn us into models, mad props to her. My husband and I have never had a better experience getting our pictures taken and I don’t think we ever will with any other photographer. Between her skills, her personality, her drive, there truly is no one better suited for me or my husband. Speaking on her drive, I haven’t even mentioned that from each session with Dana, we were seeing the photos taken literally the same day. How fricken awesome is that??? The pictures posted are from our engagement, wedding, and the elopement photo session we modeled for! The other session was a boudoir session, which was part of my wedding gift for my husband. I thought it was going to be so weird getting those pictures done, but Dana made me feel so comfortable, which definitely made the experience so much better. Thank you for everything!!
- Madison + Chris
" Let me start by saying that if I could give more than five stars, I would."
" Dana perfectly captured every moment and produced photographs that we will cherish forever."
I couldn’t recommend Dana more! She is such a wonderful person to have around on your wedding day. Her overall energy and the love she brings with her was such an added bonus. The best part is you don’t have to wait weeks for all your photos - she sends a sneak peek album the day after!!! Dana perfectly captured every moment and produced photographs that we will cherish forever. If you’re looking for a photographer, look no further!
- Rachel + Thomas
" You know those people you meet and you feel like you’ve known them your whole life and they feel like family? That’s Dana."
Words can’t explain how much Dana means to us! She has been capturing my husband & I’s whole journey together from our first photos together to our first family pictures with our newborn baby.
You know those people you meet and you feel like you’ve known them your whole life and they feel like family? That’s Dana. She is the sweetest soul & is unreal behind the camera.
I would recommend her time and time again. She never fails!
We are completely in love with every single picture we get back from our sessions with her.
- Casey + Chase
OPTIONAL Extra's
It's your DAY, YOU CALL THE SHOT'S!
Whether you've planned a special morning ritual or a wedding after-party to keep the festivities going, I'm more than happy to help you capture all the moments. Simply add some extra hours at a discounted price to your chosen package and count me in!
PHOTOGRAPHY BY THE HOUR
+ $650 PER HOUR
Don't want to wait the usual 8-12 weeks to see your photos? The excitement is real and we get that. Skip the queue and add the rush service to have your photos in just a week after your wedding.
RUSH FEE
+ $1,000 RUSH FEE
I'd love to document your wedding, no matter where it is in the world. Even though I'm limiting my travel, I will still be here to capture your love. So let's chat more about your special day and we can make it happen!
If I'm already in the state/ country you plan on getting married in at the time- SURPRISE! NO TRAVEL FEES SINCE I'M ALREADY THERE!
TRAVEL
+ ANYwhere within' the us is $1500 // Out of country? let's chat more!
35mm film
If you have read along on my website you see that I also shoot film! Capturing your love not only digitally but also with film, film just has a totally different vibe and captures your day in a whole new light, documentary, and authentic way.
+ $70 per roll
BOUDOIRS
These make a LOVELY gift for your soon-to-be! We rent out the cutest studio and just celebrate the day celebrating you! You can incorporate things that your significant other loves, bring
your own outfits or I have a client closet too!
+$1,000 depending on the package you pick
BRIDALS
A perfect reason to wear your dress more than once! Bridals are an awesome way to also get a trial run of how your hair + make-up will look on the big day! But it's also a great chance to see how your hair and make-up will turn out and if you need to make any adjustments before your wedding day! I always make sure to grab a few bridal portraits day of too but this gives us more time + we can pick out an epic location if you are wanting them somewhere other than the venue.
+$650
super 8 film
Super 8 is an awesome way to capture your day through video. But not your normal type of wedding video. Super 8 offers the same vibes as film just in video form! If you are wanting your day captured in a vintage nostalgic kinda way- I highly recommend adding Super 8 to your wedding package
+$1200
The process and how it all works
OPTIONAL Extra's
Keeping it easy-peasy and stress-free, just for you
01. inquire
02. lock it in
03. engagement sesh + deets
Once you send your inquiry form you can expect to hear back from me within' 24 hours. From there we'll chat about your vision for your wedding day as well as I'll ask a few more questions to ensure that we are a good fit! Once we have chatted for a little we can set-up a call or Face-time to go over the investment guide and I can answer any questions you two may have + we can get to know each other a little bit more.
Yay! You and your boo are ready for me to document your love story. We'll finalize your $1000 retainer fee and sign the dotted lines to secure your date. Once this is taken care of we can get onto the fun stuff!
Now it's time to nail down when and where we will be doing your engagement session! I'll send you a style guide, location guide, and questionnaire to prep for your engagement photos! Beyond this I'll be sure keep in touch throughout your wedding planning. My goal is always to be a friend to you and not just another wedding vendor, if you ever have any questions you have my phone number, don't hesitate to call or text me!
04. 2 months out from your wedding
05. your wedding day
06. image delivery
I'll be keeping in touch as the months lead up, I love to send little check ins because I love to know how you two are doing/ if you need help with anything, you two got me through the entire planning process! About 2 months out from the big day I'll send a wedding day questionnaire that I will need you to fill out. As soon as that's filled out I'll be able to create your day of photo timeline and once I confirm it with the two of you, I'll be sure to send it to your planner so we are on the same page.
THIS IS WHAT YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!
I'll show up excited and ready to shoot your day - without missing a beat. Let go of everything you've been stressing over the past few months and just soak in every moment so that you can simply enjoy the day! I'll be around capturing every moment for two, so really make sure you have fun today!
I'm just as excited as you are! I'll be sure to have a sneak peek gallery over to you within 48 hours so that you and your new boo don't have to wait can relive your day all over again. Then 12 weeks after your wedding date be sure to have your favorite liquor or wine set aside and get cozy together because you'll have a surprise waiting in your email.
second shooter
As much as I'd love to clone myself and be in two spots at once, it's a lot easier to get extra coverage having a second shooter on the day and thats why I include a second in every package.
Having a second helps with a lot:
- You have a large guest list, and want to make sure we get shots of everyone that's there on the day
- You and your partner are getting ready at the same time in different locations.
- You're wanting photos from different angles taken during the ceremony.
Basically, the second shooter will act as my wingman, doubling the coverage of your wedding.
We'll team up to make sure that everything is captured, from start to finish.
I have a list of trusted second shooters that have a similar shooting style to mine so need to worry about that.
ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS
How many professionally photos do you and your partner have, ones that you really love and can fill your home with?
An engagement shoot is a chance for us to capture some really beautiful, candid photos of you and your partner in a relaxed environment. Just the two of you, being you.
Plus, if you're a little camera-shy, it's the perfect opportunity for you to practice being comfortable in front of the camera, in the lead up to your wedding day.
Either way, I promise that we'll have a lot of fun while we're at it.
ENGAGEMENT SESSION INCLUDES:
+ Up To 2 Hour Shoot
+ 2 Outfit Options
Most couples love to do a casual and a
dressy fit!
+ Style Guide
+ Location Guide
+ Choice to add film at a discounted rate of $50 per roll.
+ High Resolution Photos
+ Online Print Shop
Print your favorite memories straight from your gallery.
+ Online gallery
Spread the love with friends and family
ALBUMS
Handmade from the highest quality materials and fully customizable to your liking, I'll craft and bind your favorite photos into a fine art wedding album. We'll work together to weave a story and create an album design that you're absolutely in love with.
Simply ' heart ' your must-have wedding images from your wedding gallery and I'll get the ball rolling. If you're not sure where to start or simply can't decide, I'll be more than happy to help you pull it altogether.
You'll get up to 3 revisions to note any changes you'd like with my design, and we won't send it off to print until you're 100% happy with the layout. You'll be flicking through this album for years down the track, reliving your special day all over again, so let's make sure its perfect!
I have an entire separate page all dedicated to albums and how you want it designed. I'll be sure to send that you, it'll help me get the ball rolling in curating your album.
travel
2025
March. 2025
JUNE. 2025
AUGUST. 2025
COSTA RICA
NEW JERSEY
OREGON COAST
OCT. 2025
sept. 2024
COLORADO // NASHVILLE
Frequently
asked
questions
where are you based?
I'm based in Phoenix, Arizona- even though travel is limited to all over the US it is still available so I can be there to capture all the love.
Do you Photograph international weddings?
You bet I do! Nothing excites me more than the opportunity to shoot a destination wedding or elopement.
If you're thinking of taking your celebrations overseas, please get in touch so we can chat about the finer details.
Do you shoot same sex weddings?
A million times YESS!!! LGBTQ+, no matter how you identify and regardless of how you define your relationship, I'd love to be a part of your wedding day. Love is love and I'm 100% here for it!
Do you photograph elopements?
If you and your partner are thinking of skipping the fuss and running off to do a private ceremony with just the two of you or a handful of your nearest and dearest, I'd be absolutely honored to document your intimate ceremony. My elopement packages start at 3 hours of coverage, so get in touch if you'd like to chat more!
How many photos will we receive?
The exact amount of photos you will receive depends on your day specifically. I've never sent a wedding or elopement gallery under 300 photos for reference. I typically average anywhere about 45 photos per hour.
How long/ how will we receive our photos?
I'll send you a handful of sneak peeks 48 hours after your wedding. No more than 12 weeks later, you'll receive a link to your online gallery to relive your wedding day with your hunny.
What happens if disaster strikes?
I would have to be violently ill to not make your day. However, I have trusted contacts all over that will be able to step in. These are other talented photographers who will take good care of you. If this ever does happen this photographer will just take my place for the day but I will still be the one editing & sending off your gallery.
Do you have a payment plan?
Yes, after the non-refundable retainer fee of $1500 is paid, we can organize to split the remaining payments into installments. All I require is that the remaining balance is due 1 month prior to your special day.
Can we print our photos?
Of course, I'd love for you to print your favorite photos! You can easily order prints through your online gallery.
WHAT IF WE HAVE TO CANCEL OR MOVE OUR BOOKING?
Life is complicated and the unexpected is to be expected. The retainer is non-refundable as this helps to protect my business due to turning away all other bookings for your wedding date. I hope you understand that the deposit is insurance for my business to stay afloat in the event of a cancellation. If you need to re-book, a $500 rescheduling fee will be applied if I'm available for your new date and all funds that have already been applied will move with you to your new date.
do you have any vendor recommendations?
Yes, from years of experience in the wedding industry I have come to work with some of the best wedding vendors. I am more than happy to send you a list of vendors that I love.
I'm also here to help you find any and all vendors if you are planning from out of state.
I CANNOT WAIT TO BE APART OF YOUR DAY
PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK ME ANY QUESTION'S WHAT-SO-EVER.
DON'T FORGET TO FOLLOW ALONG ON THE GRAM
© Dana Maruna Photo 2024 // PHOENIX + SOCAL BASED WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
REHEARSAL DINNER COVERAGE
Rehearsal dinner coverage has become so popular over the past couple years and I love it. This is a great chance for me to get to meet both sides of the family before the big day and get everyone comfortable in front of my camera + it's always such an added bonus having me capture all the time that has been put into the rehearsal dinner.
+$650 per hour
day after session.
Day after sessions are always a good idea especially if it seems we are going to have a tight timeline the day of. Of course I will still capture photos the day of your wedding but this is mainly for the couples that don't want to have to worry about me pulling them- what it feels like every 5 minutes for photos. Day after sessions allow you and your new love to fully enjoy and be present with friends and family the day of. Your portraits together will for the most part always be happening during cocktail hour. A lot of couples do not like missing out on cocktail hour so instead of feeling rushed during your portraits which is also SO important on your wedding day we can always do a day after session where we can go back to the venue when they are available or go to a new spot of your choice!
+$900
FLORIDA // KEY WEST
BASE PACKAGE 3 HOURS
+ Exclusive Planning and Scouting
- I'll help with all the permits and locations so it is one less thing you have to stress about!
+ Day Of Photo Timeline Creation
- To ease your minds of when photos will be happening.
+ 2 rolls of 35mm Film
+ High Resolution Photos
+ Online Photo Gallery
- Easy to share your photos with all of your loved ones.
+ Online Print Shop
a La carte / add on's
Since every love story is different And no two elopements or intimate weddings look the same,
My packages are fully customizable to fit your needs perfectly.
Just add on any additional à la carte items to your base package to create your dream package.
$650
That is NO PROBLEM. I absolutely love the idea of just you and your partner and your few closest friends and family. Everybody has a different idea what they consider to be an intimate wedding or elopement. For me personally-
An intimate wedding is no more than 50 people and an elopement is no more that 10 people.
I have created special pricing for my couples that are planning to ditch the big traditional wedding and just want to soak in the day with theirt closest people.
$600
$1200
Per additional hour.
Unlimited Coverage for 35mm Film + Polaroid Coverage
Super 8 film. A nostalgic and vintage way to capture your day on video.
There are several more add on options down below these are just the most popular that couples opt for!
$3,200