Timeless, intentional imagery & video, created for real brands, weddings, & life moments.

Guided when needed. Unscripted when it matters.

Being photographed should feel effortless, even if it’s your first time in front of the camera. I create a calm, supportive space where you can be yourself while I guide you when needed and step back when it matters most.

With a background in branding, marketing, and visual storytelling, I approach every session with intention, capturing honest connection in a way that feels natural and true to you. The result is a gallery that feels meaningful, elevated, and worth returning to.

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Be present, get silly, I’ll document the rest.

"I can’t say enough wonderful things about Dana. We threw our wedding together in 3 months and as such didn’t have much guidance to give her. Dana seemed to know what we wanted without us knowing ourselves.She has an innate ability to channel a couples energy through her photos. She was able to be flexible and give us some absolutely stunning photos of our fall wedding. When we explained that we wanted to incorporate our very large dog into our engagement shoot and wedding Dana didn’t bat an eye. Sadly our boy passed not long after our wedding, but because of Dana we have truly beautiful photos of him which we will always treasure. After hearing of his passing Dana took the time to carefully edit a photo of him and I from our wedding and send it to me. These thoughtful and careful touches are seen throughout all of her work. Dana is not only a great person and fun to work with, but a truly gifted artist. I will continue to recommend her to everyone!" - Kelly w.

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“Dana is an INCREDIBLE photographer. She makes you feel so comfortable during your shoot! She brings light and laughter, and makes you feel SO good about yourself! She excels at showing you and your loved ones as authentically as possible and that is not always an easy task. She is truly a gem and you won’t regret choosing Monarch.” - Paige T.

“Dana has been so great everytime we've worked with her! She's incredible at making everyone feel comfortable and creating beautiful shots. Recommend her to everyone we know and will definitely be using her for more family pictures in the future.” - Madison B.

“Dana is great!!! She is so kind and caring, she has captured some of my life’s most important memories. She incorporates your vision & hers to make something real special, I will always trust her with my photos :).” - Michaela

“Dana captured one of the best days of our lives with elegance, detail and glamour. Our wedding day has been immortalized by her exceptional photography skills!” - Tyler H.

Hi, I’m dana

your northeast ohio based photographer capturing real life with heart

I’m Dana, the photographer behind Monarch Creative. I’m drawn to honest moments, thoughtful storytelling, and work that feels lived in rather than staged. Based in Northeast Ohio, I photograph weddings, couples, families, and brand stories with intention and care.

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