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- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
$15 off for first time customers!
- What types of customers have you worked with?
Mamas to be, pets, portraits, engagements, newborns, and families.
Dana DeWaelsche Photography
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About
My focus is quality. I have a passion to capture memories that last a lifetime. I have a desire for making our sessions more than just another photography session. I aim to make it an experience of a life time that deserves to be captured. Come on a journey with me and let us capture all of those moments you don't want forgotten!
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Hired 2 times
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4 years in business
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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and value.
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Alixandria B.
Feb 16, 2023
I wish I could select more than three!
Dana was more than perfect for our family. I have a 4 yr old with adhd and a 7 year old with adhd and on the autism spectrum. My oldest especially, does NOT like photos. Life changes and lack of 'family photos' in 4 years called for an update.
Single mom on an intense budget without any assistance or support yet with high maintenance young kids with needs. I was so fortunate to stumble on a post by Dana.
She gave us 2 options for location, we picked the closest to home of Fort Steilacoom Park.
Dana communicated at time of booking and day of shoot with some questions and suggestions (ie, a blanket if I had one but she had a small one available, color suggestions - more on that below, etc).
When I explained the Dana my children would most likely NOT enjoy this and would be highly likely to pick what might be considered 'inappropriate' family photo clothing, she didn't even bat an eye.
She was early to the shoot (as were we in order to get a snack in) and she directed us to the location nearby and quickly explained her thoughts for the shoot and found a good spot based on lighting.
She greeted my kids right away and connected with them, without being overbearing (most people do not acknowledge them out of fear of not knowing how to do so without doing it 'wrong' and she also didn't get close or directly address them one on one which people do with neurotypical kids sometimes but can be stressful and uncomfortable to mine).
She complimented their clothing choices, directed me with her ideas and then occasionally suggested one of the kids do something or both of then or all of us. She kept her distance and did not come pose our hands or bodies, as some photographers usually do, which helped dramatically to ease my children's tension.
She was there to capture exactly what I wanted, our normal everyday tiny moments.
After we shot in a grassy location the kid asked to go over to he lake a short walk away and she suggested she get some shots there. We agreed and she did the same type of thing at the lake with 'oh yeah, you could throw rocks in!' When my son piped up about skipping rocks. She didn't heard my kids together but would occasionally mention 'okay, look back at me!' Or mention directions that I could here and allowed me to instruct my kids in a way they felt comfortable.
Dana was patient, kind, connected, and talented in our session and I HIGHLY recommend her!
I've included just SOME of her amazing photos from our session.
Dana DeWaelsche Photography's reply
Alixandria, thank you so so much for you review! It means a lot to me and I’m so happy you shared your experience for others to see on my platforms. I’m glad I was able to meet your expectations and that your children enjoyed it😁 I appreciate you giving me the chance to be your photographer.
Paula B.
Jan 17, 2023
Dana was very professional, on time and very friendly!
As someone who never gets pictures taken and is super awkward, I felt very at-ease and comfortable.
She helped me figure out how to pose and brought props and great ideas for pictures. She also was very friendly and welcoming to ideas I had and helped me recreate them!
Weather was not so great but still made for great pictures and just an overall good experience.
Also very quick turnaround time! I literally got my pictures the very next day!
I can’t wait to book her again!
Dana DeWaelsche Photography's reply
Thank you Paula!!!!! I loved recreating your ideas. Your review means a lot to me! I cannot wait to work with you again.🐾❤️😁
Jasmine C.
Mar 17, 2023
Everything about her is amazing !!! From the patience, flexibility, choices , locations, and professionalism. She is very sweet and accommodates to you . I had an outside session of maternity pictures and also a studio session and both were a wonderful experience. My photos all came out wonderful and I’m a big picture person so the face everything went smoothly and my special moments were captured means a lot! I would highly recommend!!!!
Dana DeWaelsche Photography's reply
Thank you so much Jasmine for being a return client! You absolutely slayed it & I had so much fun. I’m so happy I meet your expectations and I cannot wait to work for you again 🥰
Katie A.
Feb 6, 2023
She did amazing! It was out first time gettind pictures done and she made us feel so confortable. She posed us because we had no idea what we were doing. Thank you! Will forever go to you for pictures!!
Dana DeWaelsche Photography's reply
Thank you so much Katie!!!😁
Kathryn P.
Jan 10, 2023
Well I could only pick three things I liked on the page but ! I got my sneak peaks tonight. I to say the least am NOT disappointed. Dana was so kind and gentle and comfortable to work with. She did great with our pup and we will definitely be using her again . Between her kind spirit and professionalism, and how she really made us feel comfortable. Her photography is so natural and gifted I recommend to anyone to use her !
Dana DeWaelsche Photography's reply
Thank you Kathryn, it was such a pleasure to work with you!! I look forward to working with you again😁
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