Stephanie Dana

NEW BLOG Link

2010-08-14T11:42:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone that checks and use RSS to read my blog, I am trying out a new blog over at Wordpress, so please update your information and follow me at my new link:

http://stephaniedana.wordpress.com/

All the best,

Stephanie

Renegade Craft Fair

2010-07-31T13:09:00.000-07:00

This was the second year that LA had the awesome Indie craft fair, my friend Renee and I went...we both got the same necklace, a wooden California! Here are a few images of her I shoot with the Holga.

Kelly and EJ- La Jolla Cove Suites 07.10.10

2010-07-20T16:59:00.000-07:00

After googling for bridal giveaways Kelly entered an online contest/giveaway to win a James Clifford Couture dress of her choice, from any season....she found out the next day that she won!

There was so much emotion and tears of joy, I love this one of Kelly's parents.

Usually the bride picks up her foot, but during this kiss EJ raised his foot, hilarious.

Across the street there are tons of seals, tide pools and in an underwater marine reserve.

Photo taken by my assistant, Candice.

They got married at La Jolla Cove Suites, which has these amazing vibrant pink walls.

Thank you to Kelly and EJ for choosing me to shoot your wedding!

Also thank you to their wedding planner, Stefanie Muse, for being so amazing.

Kelly and EJ- La Jolla Cove Suites 07.10.10

2010-07-18T13:41:00.000-07:00

Kelly and EJ are adorable, while editing I keep coming back to this image...there is something about it that I just love.

I am hoping to post more soon!

Emily and Garrett- Kansas City 6.26.10

2010-07-07T20:24:00.001-07:00

Hair by the amazing Shana Nicole...

Garrett getting ready at the Den Barbershop.

The song they walked down to made Emily tear up, just practicing...

Emily and Garrett got married at Drexel Hall, in Kansas City. Their vows were so personal and sweet, when Garrett was reading his just looking at Emily made me cry!

Garrett, you caught my eye with your sweet, quiet ways and the best looking mustache in the lower 48 states.

Emily, you came into my life like a whirlwind, howling with happiness and warmth, picking me up and tossing me about, dumbstruck and drunk with love. I haven't touched the ground for 3 and a half years...and I hope I never touch the ground again for the rest of my life.

When it was time for the "I Do's" Emily replied "Ohhhhhhh, I Do!!" She also makes me laugh.

I just love these portraits....and you can't tell it was over 100, thanks for being so great and handling the heat guys.

Baby Cakes!

Fake mustaches for all...well except Garrett.

This was from the morning after Emily opened some of their wedding gifts, and was so happy to find a taxidermy creature in the box. She named her Eleanor! I am sure Emily would have loved to only get things from The Evolution Store.

Emily and Garrett- Kansas City

2010-07-04T09:03:00.001-07:00

Taken in Kansas City at the Nelson- Atkins Museum of Art

More to come soon....

I have a not so secret love for my Holga.

2010-07-04T08:57:00.000-07:00

There is just something magically for me taking one picture and not being able to see it right away. I often wait awhile to get my film developed and by then I have also forgot what I even took pictures of. Here are some portraits of my friends and Southern California Landscapes.

Emily

2010-05-31T09:51:00.000-07:00

My friend Emily came to visit from Chicago, she is pretty awesome.

One month of amazing living.

2010-05-18T10:23:00.000-07:00

This image was taken of me by Renee after we went hiking and walked along the beach.

This image was taken by Candice when we were in Encinitas.

This image was taken by me.

I have started my life over 5 times, changing cities, not knowing anyone creating lots of changes and challenges for myself. It is amazing how much you can learn from being in new situations. I have lived in North County (San Diego) for exactly one month. The following three images of me were taken in the last week.

13 weeks

2010-04-09T08:40:00.001-07:00

My friend Frances is pregnant with her second baby, I took some pictures of her at 13 weeks. The baby is the size of a medium shrimp!

Getty Images

2010-03-29T09:05:00.000-07:00

Getty Images is a "leading provider of digital media worldwide, creating and distributing a range of assets – from royalty-free stock photography and editorial images to footage, music and multimedia – that help communicators around the globe tell their stories." Getty is now selling some of my work, right now I have two images that are for sale.

Weather, Chinese New Year, Cocoa, and Candice

2010-02-21T10:52:00.000-08:00

The weather in Southern California is rarely like this, most of the time is is blue skies which I love but it is also nice to have rain.

The light was so perfect last night, when we went for our walk.

Photos of me by Candice Dodge.

Me photographing Candice.

Yesterday Candice and I went down to Chinatown to watch the Chinese New Year Parade, it is the Year of the Tiger. "Gung Hay Fat Choy!!" Afterwards, we went and got the best VEGAN brownie cupcakes, then we ate lunch.

Vegan Tofu Tacos are awesome!

2010-02-08T09:21:00.000-08:00

This is cooking with Mrs. Liz Lantz, she and her husband have every kind of kitchen tool you can think of. In honor of me she made VEGAN tofu tacos! Yum.

This is eating with Mrs. Liz Lantz, ha!

Afterwards, a bunch of my San Diego/ North County friends and I played Yatzee!, Clue, and Catch Phrase.

Emily and Garrett

2010-02-05T11:15:00.000-08:00

Emily and Garrett sent out their save the date cards this week, so cute. Their first date involved a vintage black and white photobooth on New Year's Eve. They are getting married in Kansas City, Missouri in June, and I have already booked my flight! Can't Wait.

I heart you Em.

xo.

Samantha Jean

2010-02-01T11:16:00.000-08:00

Samie is a model and actress, she is a recent transplant...moving to LA from Chicago. We did a shoot together for a Swedish Band's cover, H.E.A.T. I will post those images sometime after they pick what they want to use, these are some outtakes.

Valentine's Day...

2010-01-29T19:43:00.001-08:00

I thought I would share a self portrait I made seeing that it is almost Valentine's Day...

Yelp!

2010-01-27T11:35:00.000-08:00

Stephanie Dana Photography is now on Yelp! You can read my first review my Liz, and also a few other comments Liz emailed me this morning that I wanted to share:

from my boss, "wow! those photos look like they are straight out of a wedding magazine, especially the beach one"

from ashley, "i know you and greg are really photogenic but, holy shit. stephanie did an amazing job"

from my mom, "the photos are SO gorgeous. SO gorgeous. i can't stop looking at them"

from me, "I FUCKING LOVE THEM"

Ashley

2010-01-26T16:14:00.000-08:00

This is Ashley, she is an actress in LA and was in need of some new headshots. I first shot was just in her apartment, the other one was in her stairway in front of her place....I love how it looks like a studio.

Liz and Greg.

2010-01-26T11:11:00.000-08:00

Liz is a photographer and she wanted to make some self portraits with her camera.

Amazing Cupcakes.

Liz and Greg got married at the Quail Gardens, and the reception was at Ki's, which are both located in Encinitas. I know there alot of images here, but when it is your best friend....it is much harder to edit! There are some images of me, which were taken by my assistant Candice. She also took the ring picture and the close up of the red velvet heart cupcake, those cupcakes were not vegan, but so tasty.

Liz and Greg- Sneak Peek

2010-01-20T11:25:00.000-08:00

This past weekend not only was I a wedding photographer but I was also a Bridesmaid. My best friend Liz, married her best friend Greg. She wrote me the cutest note that I wanted to share:

"Yay! Stephanie! This weekend is finally here! Greg and are so happy you're part of our big day, both as our friend and photographer. Thank you so much for all your support over the last 6 months (and even before that). You mean so much to us, and we're honored to have you be such a big part of our wedding, and our lives. Love you lots, Liz and Greg."

I love them so much, and just thought this was a sweet note.

More images to come soon! In the meantime you can check out an older post of them.

self portraits....a look back at 2009.

2010-01-13T12:34:00.000-08:00

2009 gave me some amazing experiences, here are a few portraits I made of myself.

Self and Sarah

2010-01-04T17:14:00.000-08:00

About a month ago the amazing photographer, Sarah Rhodes, posted something on her blog about self portraits..... I submitted see here.

Emma and Sara

2009-12-18T12:31:00.001-08:00

Emma and Sara are sisters who are both very talented young actors.

Inge and Clinton

2009-12-18T12:06:00.001-08:00

My friends Inge and Clinton have been together almost 6 years now. I photographed their wedding 2 years ago in Florida....and recently they came all the way from Georgia to spend some time with me in California.

Christmas Card 2009

2009-12-18T12:04:00.003-08:00

This year has been full of wonderful, inspiring, great things....here are a few images that my friend Liz took of me over the course of the year.

Roman and the Apple farm.

2009-11-22T09:25:00.001-08:00

Roman still enjoys modeling for me....I hope it lasts. He has grown so much since this time last year. We went to an apple farm, and it actually felt like Fall in California for a minute.

Halloween 2009

2009-10-31T12:04:00.000-07:00

Mother and son Vampire eyes.

Millie

2009-10-24T19:29:00.000-07:00

Jason, Carly and little 8 day old Millie.

maggie

2009-09-28T18:42:00.000-07:00

maggie and i have been friends for over 10 years now. she came to visit me from hong kong....and it was amazing.

Roman

2009-09-28T18:40:00.000-07:00

living with a boy is interesting....you find vampire teeth in your shared bathroom, and on the ironing board are all the guns and bullets lined up ready and waiting for invaders.

self portrait

2009-09-19T14:46:00.001-07:00

Liz Cockrum is rad

2009-09-18T19:47:00.000-07:00

check out this post: unbelieveable

Heather...the rest

2009-09-05T21:16:00.000-07:00

Heather

2009-09-05T17:16:00.001-07:00

Heather came to visit me recently and I took her to my favorite beach, here are a few silly ones, more to come soon.

Liz

2009-09-05T17:05:00.000-07:00

Liz came down this weekend and she got her makeup done....so we also made some portraits.

Larissa and Michael

2009-08-15T13:08:00.000-07:00

Larissa and Michael are both photographers, and since Micheal loves the bird sanctuary, naturally that is where we went for their engagement pictures. They are so sweet and super cute, I have a blast with them, thanks guys!

Susie and Chad

2009-07-23T22:09:00.000-07:00

I keep going back to this image of Susie, I just love it.

found

2009-06-08T13:09:00.001-07:00

Kim

2009-05-20T14:42:00.001-07:00

I am going to start posting some before and afters, here is one:

I met Kim doing this Burger King/VH1 thing awhile back, and since then I have been meaning to photograph her. She is super stylish and was gracious enough to let me make portraits of her.

Candice

2009-05-12T11:38:00.000-07:00

Candice and I meet in 1996, we both now live in Cali. and sometimes we get together and go on random exploring photoshoots. I took made some portraits of her, she just got a tattoo of a moose, and the moose was on the loose.

Roman

2009-05-08T10:27:00.001-07:00

I could not wait to give these to Frances, Happy Mother's Day!

Macky and Michael

2009-05-04T13:04:00.001-07:00

*tampons are a must..hehe.

young love.

Portrait Video

2009-04-27T13:41:00.001-07:00

Liz Cockrum and JettyGirl.com

2009-04-26T10:38:00.000-07:00

This is my friend Liz Cockrum's work that is featured on JettyGirl, it is an online surf magazine with a wide audience. The portrait she used for the feature was shot by me :)

Check it out: http://www.jettygirl.com/features/liz.cockrum.html

Emma, Cassie and Macky

2009-04-24T08:33:00.000-07:00

My friend Micaela's kids are so cute, I love them (JJ is missing, he was in Colorado the day I was there). I shoot these and surprised my friend with them for Mother's Day, early :)

me

2009-03-31T12:15:00.001-07:00

Frances

2009-03-10T07:39:00.000-07:00

Brooke and Jim

2009-03-02T10:40:00.000-08:00

Brooke is one of my best friends, she lives in Detroit, with her boy, Jim....they came to Cali. for a week, and here are their pictures. Just click on them to view them larger.

As told by BMH:
So The story of us begins at a little coffee shop called Starbucks, her the barista, that melted each time she saw him the customer. It was a instant attraction from day one, OCD meets ADD. WE have been in love ever since and I wanted Stephanie to photograph us because as a photographer I knew she was the only one that would capture the true essence if us. H0w in love we were and how different we are. Me the free-spirited girl that needs him the one in control to follow behind me and just love me for me and of course, help keep me from misplacing everything I touch. And I truly believe my SJD was the only one who could do that for me, get us just being us even if it meant, being uncomfortable making out on city corners. See that is the thing about us, we see each other and not the passerby's. I love you Stephanie and thank you for documenting us, just being us.

Liz Cockrum and me

2009-02-26T11:01:00.000-08:00

My friend, Liz Cockrum, photographed me, check out her blog.

Corinna and Dan

2009-02-03T15:49:00.000-08:00

Married in Pasadena, I second shoot this wedding for Bryan.

Heather and Seba

2008-12-30T08:43:00.000-08:00

Heather has to be the easiest person to photograph...she is my best friend, and does not take a bad picture ever. Seba, is a photographer and does not like having his picture taken. It was so very cold in Chicago during this shoot!

Crystal and Corey

2008-12-29T13:06:00.000-08:00

A quick 10 minute photoshoot in Indy.

Frances and Roman

2008-12-08T21:18:00.000-08:00

I am glad Frances gave Roman the mom guilt trip about taking pictures. I had so much fun shooting these two! They both have alot of silly-ness in them, as you can see...

I love these images!

The Wagoner Family (minus Sugar, their dog)

2008-11-07T09:59:00.001-08:00

(last 2 photos taken by Inge)

Jess and Michael

2008-11-06T07:51:00.000-08:00

Jess and Michael were married at the Fox Chapel Golf Course in Pittsburgh, which was amazing. I think I first met Jess in 2000 or 2001, and I got a chance to meet Michael at Inge and Clinton's wedding last year. I am was so happy and honored to be a part of their wedding!

Their Story: Michael and I met through my boss, Kris. Michael is a good friend of Kris's and he came in to the office one day to visit and to answer any questions the employees had about our new IRAs (Michael happens to manage our accounts). Five months later, I finally gave in and we went out on our first date. Ever since that first date, we've had this unbelievable connection. We are perfect for one another.

The Proposal: It's actually a pretty cute and funny story. We took his kids down to The Climbing Wall in Pittsburgh one Friday night. He had picked the ring up earlier that day and showed the kids. He didn't want to propose until later on in the evening, but the kids kept pushing him to ask me. Finally, Madeleine, who was hanging from the top of the climbing wall, yelled down to say, "Daddy got you a ring!" I was completely surprised and the look on Michael's face was priceless. He tried to tell her he didn't have it, but she announced, "Yeah you do. It's in your pocket." He pulled the ring out and asked me right there.

Thoughts about the day: It was the most beautiful and perfect day. I don't even have the words to describe it.

Why Stephanie Dana Photography: Steph is an amazing photographer! She takes the most beautiful shots and has a true passion for what she does. She has this incredible ability to capture a couple's personality and chemistry!

Steph, Nick and Gavin

2008-11-05T18:44:00.000-08:00

While in Pittsburgh I stayed with my friends Steph and Nick. Steph and I have known each other since 1992 ( I think), we were college roomates, and she and Nick were married in 2004. Gavin is 10 months old now, and this is the first time I got to meet him. Here is one of the shots I took...PS....thank you to my assistant Inge, for all your hard work!

Jess and Michael

2008-11-05T08:29:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite images from their wedding...I will be posting more of this beautiful couple soon!

another bunch of ring shots

2008-10-23T21:02:00.000-07:00

I have been meaning to post these images for awhile...just a collage. I seem to love rings and details lately!

Liz and Greg... (the rest)..finally!

2008-10-20T19:43:00.000-07:00

Their story (as told by Liz):
"Greg and I met while working together in Chicago-from the first day I started the job I thought he was cute but both of us were involved with other people. When we both got out of our relationships, about 6 months after we met, we started talking and went on our first date two weeks later. We've been inseperable ever since."

Why Stephanie Dana Photography?
"We were shopping around for photographers and Stephanie stood out among the bunch. She was very friendly and fun, made us both feel comfortable and had creative ideas from the get go. Stephanie gave us great direction without being overbearing, let us be ourselves, and was also very patient when we wanted to stop for food! Greg and I loved her approach in that she took us to fun locations where she knew we would be comfortable and truly enjoy the experience. I can't wait to see the images!"

P.S. Liz is also a photographer, and you can view Liz's work here.

More of Melissa and Guil

2008-10-19T12:39:00.000-07:00

How their story began: "Both the bride and groom-to-be went to high school together. They first dated during Melissa's senior year of high school [Guil's sophomore year of college] but ended things amicably before Melissa went off to college herself. Post college graduation, they both ended up in the Boston area due to their jobs, and had decided to get together one weekend to "catch up." Upon seeing one another again after all these years, they realized how good they were together and decided to give it another go. As they then were spending every free moment they had with each other, the couple decided to move in together in February 2007 and ended up engaged 6 months later."

How he proposed: "He came home one day from work with a dozen roses. I thought they were because I had sprained my toe the day before (I fell down our stairs). I was sitting on the living room floor inspecting my injury when he walked in. All he said was "I'm ready" and got down on his knee (well he had to, to be level with me as I was already on the floor) and pulled out the ring. :-)"

The Honeymoon: "We always fly into San Fran when visiting my mom, but never really have had the time to stay awhile and appreciate all that it has to offer. And we also wanted to hit up wine country, so we decided to say a few days in San Fan, Napa and Sonoma. We also hit up Muir Woods to hike and see the red woods. It is just a great area that has so much to offer."

Why Stephanie Dana photography? "Because I love you! No seriously, you are awesome and I knew that you would do a great job. It was a no brainer. And having someone that I know personally, and that I trust, I was able to truly relax and let go and be myself." :-)

Melissa and Guil are awesome clients/friends of mine. I had been looking forward to their wedding forever....was I was so excited to be able to photograph them. The weather was perfect, upstate NY in the fall is beautiful. I am so happy for you both xo!

Melissa and Guil

2008-10-17T08:44:00.000-07:00

Here are a few images from Melissa and Guil's Wedding! There are so many amazing photos....more to come soon.

San Francisco

2008-10-09T19:32:00.000-07:00

Here are a few images from my very first trip to San Francisco! I love it there.

Liz and Greg

2008-10-06T19:57:00.000-07:00

Liz and Greg are an awesome couple, here are a few shots from the afternoon I spent with them in and around Cardiff-by-the-Sea! More photos to come soon :)

click on the image to view larger

Rings

2008-09-29T11:44:00.001-07:00

Click on the image to view larger.

Details

2008-09-25T20:02:00.000-07:00

Desiree Henry

2008-09-16T18:29:00.000-07:00

Trash the Dress: Charlotte and David

2008-07-25T15:16:00.000-07:00

Trash the Dress: Charlotte and David

2008-07-25T15:07:00.000-07:00

Salton Sea

2008-07-25T09:23:00.000-07:00

Rancho Cucamonga

2008-06-19T15:54:00.000-07:00

Jess and Michael

2008-06-18T07:28:00.000-07:00

Rancho Cucamonga

2008-06-09T06:59:00.001-07:00

New Mexico

2008-06-05T10:06:00.001-07:00

New Mexico

2008-06-05T10:03:00.000-07:00

El Matador Beach

2008-06-05T07:50:00.000-07:00

Texas

2008-06-04T16:39:00.000-07:00

Oklahoma

2008-06-02T14:06:00.001-07:00

Oklahoma

2008-06-02T13:00:00.000-07:00

Oklahoma

2008-06-02T12:48:00.000-07:00

State and Madison

2008-05-24T20:20:00.000-07:00

Sophie

2008-05-23T20:51:00.000-07:00

Bradford and Liza

2008-05-23T09:39:00.000-07:00

Emily and Garrett

2008-05-23T07:31:00.000-07:00

Mara and John

2008-04-28T08:06:00.000-07:00

Mara and John

2008-04-28T08:03:00.000-07:00

Mara and John

2008-04-28T08:01:00.000-07:00

Heather

2008-04-23T13:53:00.001-07:00

Meredith

2008-04-23T09:01:00.000-07:00

Crystal

2008-04-22T15:10:00.001-07:00

Kate and Joe

2008-04-08T10:18:00.001-07:00

Kate and Joe

2008-04-08T10:12:00.001-07:00

Mark and Heather

2008-03-10T07:38:00.000-07:00

Shelly and Jo

2008-02-01T09:09:00.001-08:00

James Bond Party-JBar

2008-02-01T09:04:00.000-08:00

Bris

2008-02-01T08:29:00.000-08:00

BUST

2008-02-01T08:13:00.001-08:00

Ana

2008-01-27T09:56:00.001-08:00

Brian

2008-01-27T09:49:00.000-08:00

Syd Jerome

2008-01-27T09:48:00.001-08:00

Spring Restaurant

2008-01-27T09:47:00.002-08:00

Stephanie Dana

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Renegade Craft Fair

Kelly and EJ- La Jolla Cove Suites 07.10.10

Kelly and EJ- La Jolla Cove Suites 07.10.10

Emily and Garrett- Kansas City 6.26.10

Emily and Garrett- Kansas City

I have a not so secret love for my Holga.

Emily

One month of amazing living.

13 weeks

Getty Images

Weather, Chinese New Year, Cocoa, and Candice

Vegan Tofu Tacos are awesome!

Emily and Garrett

Samantha Jean

Valentine's Day...

Yelp!

Ashley

Liz and Greg.

Liz and Greg- Sneak Peek

self portraits....a look back at 2009.

Self and Sarah

Emma and Sara

Inge and Clinton

Christmas Card 2009

Roman and the Apple farm.

Halloween 2009

Millie

maggie

Roman

self portrait

Liz Cockrum is rad

Heather...the rest

Heather

Liz

Larissa and Michael

Susie and Chad

found

Kim

Candice

Roman

Macky and Michael

Portrait Video

Liz Cockrum and JettyGirl.com

Emma, Cassie and Macky

me

Frances

Brooke and Jim

Liz Cockrum and me

Corinna and Dan

Heather and Seba

Crystal and Corey

Frances and Roman

The Wagoner Family (minus Sugar, their dog)

Jess and Michael

Steph, Nick and Gavin

Jess and Michael

another bunch of ring shots

Liz and Greg... (the rest)..finally!

More of Melissa and Guil

Melissa and Guil

San Francisco

Liz and Greg

Rings

Details

Desiree Henry

Trash the Dress: Charlotte and David

Trash the Dress: Charlotte and David

Salton Sea

Rancho Cucamonga

Jess and Michael

Rancho Cucamonga

New Mexico

New Mexico

El Matador Beach

Texas

Oklahoma

Oklahoma

Oklahoma

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