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Immerse yourself in every magical moment, every breathtaking view

knowing your memories are being expertly, and timelessly preserved

Immerse yourself in every magical moment, every breathtaking view

knowing your memories are being expertly and timelessly preserved

Imagine a seamless, stress-free Yosemite Elopement 
Perfectly designed so you can immerse yourself in every moment

Yosemite wedding photographer

With my personalized, stress-free approach, you can relax and fully immerse yourself in every moment, trusting that your memories are expertly preserved

with the picture-perfect Yosemite backdrop of your dreams

I'm here to bring your love story to life, exactly as you imagined

"received our “sneak peek” in less than two days and I cried like a baby. Gorgeous, breathtaking, stunning, HONORED! We received our full gallery a couple of weeks after ... and I cried again.
We can’t stop looking at her photos"

- Kristine & Mike

"ABLE TO PICK UP AND CAPTURE THE BIG MOMENTS AND SMALL SUBTLE MOMENTS"

"She catches all the things in one photo that allow you to really feel in that moment once again"

"She made us laugh, made us feel comfortable and made sure everything was what we wanted"

- Michelle & Chad

- Carter & Emma

- Megan & Mckenah

"The whole experience was just perfect. She made us laugh, made us feel comfortable and made sure everything was what we wanted. She was full of ideas and made us feel beautiful... We are in love with every picture she has taken."

"Dana is a truly awesome photographer, easy to work with, efficient, well prepared, is able to pick up and capture the big moments and small subtle moments, and is just a kind person who is just wonderful to be around."

"You can certainly can tell right away that she is passionate about what she does and has the talent to match. She catches all the things in one photo that allow you to really feel in that moment once again.. the glimmer in your eye, that perfect combo of different poses, and that moment you thought no one was watching."

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"She went absolutely above and beyond...  to find all the perfect spots and made us feel so comfortable the whole time! She also did such an amazing job at our wedding and ensured that we got PLENTY of photos all while allowing us to enjoy our wedding at the same time. We love her and will definitely be using her for the rest of our lives as our photographer!

"Dana's photography of the surprise engagement was truly remarkable, capturing both the intimacy and the raw, spontaneous emotions of the moment. Her ability to seize fleeting expressions and the joyous atmosphere created a series of photos that are not only beautiful but also deeply personal. Each image tells a part of the story, making the entire collection a treasure to revisit and cherish. Thank you, Dana!!"

"We felt at peace working with Dana prior to the big day because she walked us through everything step-by-step, prepared a detailed and personalized schedule for our big day, answered any questions we had, and we always felt reassured because she listened to our ideas and wanted what we wanted. It is rare today to find professionals with true passion and talent behind every inch of their work. she captured every beautiful moment of our day and turned our photos into masterpieces that we will cherish forever... we will never go anywhere else experiencing what she can do."

- Lyric & Auston

- Lily & Tucker

- Dayana & Erick

What my past clients are saying

Yosemite Collections & Pricing

  • 3 hour to 2-day coverage options
  • Sneak Peek in 48 hours
  • Location planning and scouting
  • Custom timeline assistance
  • Virtual planning calls
  • Vendor recommendations (lgbt+ inclusive vendors)
  • No travel fees
  • Expert knowledge and guidance
  • A calm, stress-free wedding photography experience

Yosemite Elopement Packages

what's included:

3-hour elopements starting at

$2000

half-day coverage starting at

$3800

  • 90 minute to Sunrise & Sunset coverage options
  • Sneak Peek in 48 hours
  • Location planning and scouting
  • Virtual planning calls
  • Vendor recommendations (lgbt+ inclusive vendors)
  • No travel fees
  • Expert knowledge and guidance

Adventure Session Packages

Adventure Session Packages

what's included:

adventure sessions starting at

$850

Dana Rae Photography

"I was initially somewhat skeptical because of the price-tag, but came to realize the prices were quite reasonable given the services provided. Dana’s photographs were worth every penny (and then some). Cannot recommend enough 10/10."

- David & Anna

Let's Chat

yosemite
Elopements start at $2000
Portraits start at $850

01. How do I book?

  • Contact me - start by filling out the inquiry form on my website
  • Availability - I'll check my calendar to confirm availability for your big day.
  • Consultation call - We will schedule a call to discuss your day, go over the timeline, package options, and tailor everything to fit your needs.
  • Securing the date - Once you're ready to move forward, I'll email your contract and invoice where you can easily sign and pay online
  • Check Photographer off your to-do list - Once your contract is signed and retainer paid your date is official secured! Let the planning begin.

02. How much is the retainer to book?

Elopement packages require a 25% non-refundable retainer to book and secure your date. 


03. How much photo coverage do I need?

Generally speaking most couples need somewhere between 6-10 hours of coverage for traditional wedding days.. During our consult call we will work on a timeline that shows you what various coverage options might look like on your day. Helping you make an informed decision on the amount of coverage you choose.

04. Do you charge travel fees?

Yosemite NP is in my local service area, so that means no travel fees for you.