Imagery for the non-traditional, care-free kinda folks.
Texas based documentary wedding photography + super 8 films
Your wedding doesn’t have to be a performance.
It doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s.
It should feel like you or you shouldn’t do it.
The way you celebrate your love, whether it’s a wedding, an elopement, or a love filled gathering of any kind, gets to feel honest, intentional, and fully yours.
A lot of people land here after scrolling through wedding websites and thinking, “This isn’t us.” You’re not trying to recreate a Pinterest wedding or follow every tradition just because you’re supposed to. You want your day to feel real, comfortable, and true to who you are.
That’s the kind of work I do. I document what actually happens at your pace without forcing moments or turning your wedding into a production. I’m here to pay attention, stay present, and take care of your memories like they actually matter.
Do it your way or don’t do it.
Hey honey,
I’m Dana (she/her), a queer photographer and videographer for people doing it their own way. People who care more about belly laughs than Pinterest boards. People brave enough to skip the rules, wear what they want, and maybe grab Taco Bell after your vows.
I’m here for the messy, the playful, the quiet, and the perfectly imperfect moments that actually matter. No staged smiles, no awkward poses. Just real life, full of laughter, love, and the tiny details everyone else misses. I notice the way your partner looks at you when no one is watching. I catch the little inside jokes and the spontaneous chaos that makes your
day uniquely yours.
Weddings are emotional, expensive, and wildly personal. My job is to show up with my whole chest, pay attention, and take care of your memories so that years from now, when you look back, you feel exactly what you felt that day — the joy, the chaos, and yes, even the tacos.
I believe that your wedding, elopement, or love celebration should feel like you. It should be fun, honest, and unapologetically yours. And I’ll be there, behind the camera, making sure every moment is captured with care, creativity, and a little bit of mischief.
SUPER 8
Super 8mm video adds a dreamy, playful, slightly grainy magic to your wedding story. It captures the little laughs, the quiet looks, and the fleeting chaos that digital just cannot. Think of it like an old home movie but way cooler and way more you.
Watching it is like stepping back in time. You feel the warmth, the love, and the messy, perfect moments exactly as they happened. It is cinematic, intimate, and completely unforgettable.
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. 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
READY TO ROCK N’ ROLL?
If you’re not trying to recreate a Pinterest production and you want your wedding to feel honest, a little bold, and completely yours, you’re in the right place.
Weddings starting at $3,000.
Elopements starting at $1,500.
Let’s get nostalgic
@danaestesweddings