Andrena Photography provides photography for events, brands, trade shows, conferences, bar and bat mitzvahs, weddings, celebrity events and social events in Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Temecula, Santa Barbara, Las Vegas and San Diego. As I was born and raised in Southern California, I am always happy to help my clients make use of all the many hidden photography locations tucked in and around these cities.
As a wedding photographer working in the melting pot that is Los Angeles, Orange County and Palm Springs, I have had the great opportunity to work with many different cultures and religions. Multicultural weddings are so beautiful and have enabled me to learn so many wonderful traditions and customs.
As a wedding photographer working in the melting pot that is Los Angeles, Orange County and Palm Springs, I have had the great opportunity to work with many different cultures and religions. Multicultural weddings are so beautiful and have enabled me to learn so many wonderful traditions and customs.
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You could say I grew up in the darkroom because I actually did. After buying my first camera (a Canon AE-1), I spent most of my teens photographing anything that moved, then hand-processing my film and making my own prints. Things have changed a lot since then, and I am no longer surrounded by enlargers nor bathed in red light as I work on images.
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Our event photography experience includes corporate events, trade shows, brand activations, celebrity events and parties, social events, conferences, multi-day trade group events, red carpet, brand pop-ups, behind-the-scenes, product launches, marketing displays, political events, experiential brand events, meetings, fundraisers, charity galas, major artist album release parties, video game releases, stadium concerts featuring complex laser shows, space transformation and lighting installations, sponsor products, branding and staff, as well as virtually any other type of event you can imagine.
Our event photography experience includes corporate events, trade shows, brand activations, celebrity events and parties, social events, conferences, multi-day trade group events, red carpet, brand pop-ups, behind-the-scenes, product launches, marketing displays, political events, experiential brand events, meetings, fundraisers, charity galas, major artist album release parties, video game releases, stadium concerts featuring complex laser shows, space transformation and lighting installations, sponsor products, branding and staff, as well as virtually any other type of event you can imagine.
For a photographer to earn their place among the best wedding photographers in Southern California, they must have dedication, study all the time and work harder than they ever thought possible. When I was named one of the Top 10 Wedding Photographers in the World by American Photo Magazine, I knew that my hard work and dedication to my clients had not gone unnoticed.
One of the best things about photographing weddings and events in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Beverly Park and Orange County is that the range of dcor, details and flowers I see is just extraordinary. I have had the privilege of photographing a truly stunning array of lavish event dcor and decoration, all of which showcased the incredible vision of an amazing roster of talented florists, coordinators and dcor teams.
Although I work as a professional photographer in Los Angeles, I used to sing in an alternative band called Too Many Joes. One of our best-known songs was "Say Something." Little did I know the song had become the focus of an unsolved mystery. The mix tape had been given to her dad by a friend who had died.
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Bridget H.
Jun 11, 2019
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G. S.
Jan 26, 2016
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I contacted Dina about hiring her for an Indian wedding. After contacting so many different photographers, each with their own style, expertise, prices, choosing a photographer can be very difficult. Hopefully this review helps anyone that is looking for a thorough/genuine review.
After working with Dina, I couldn't be more pleased and recommend her without any hesitations. If you are looking for an experienced and innovative photographer who can both capture beautiful photography AND CREATE IT (which I have found to be a difficult quality to find in past hired photographers,) look no further
After working with Dina, I couldn't be more pleased and recommend her without any hesitations. If you are looking for an experienced and innovative photographer who can both capture beautiful photography AND CREATE IT (which I have found to be a difficult quality to find in past hired photographers,) look no further
Noreen K.
Jan 25, 2016
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We just had an Indian wedding in Fresno, California and used Andrena Photography! Dina is extremely good at her job. From noticing water bottles in a background of a photo, to someone not looking at the camera, she will fix it! All the pictures from the wedding of my brother and his wife came out absolutely stunning! She has a great sense for what makes a photography beautiful, whether it be lighting or the scenery. Thank you Dina!
Neerali D.
Jan 14, 2016
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First off, this review has been LONG overdue as We had hired Dina as our wedding photographer almost a year ago but here I am since we absolutely LOVED her work.
When looking for a wedding photographer, there are so many of them out there and it is really difficult to chose the right one. However someone in our family had worked with Dina at their wedding so we already know that she was so great. We looked at 1 or 2 more photographers and the finally decided to go with Dina.
Right from the start, she was pretty responsive and clear on her services and the cost. Our engagement shoot turned out
When looking for a wedding photographer, there are so many of them out there and it is really difficult to chose the right one. However someone in our family had worked with Dina at their wedding so we already know that she was so great. We looked at 1 or 2 more photographers and the finally decided to go with Dina.
Right from the start, she was pretty responsive and clear on her services and the cost. Our engagement shoot turned out
S. J.
Nov 04, 2015
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Where do I start? Dina is simply AMAZING!! She is one of the best decisions I made in my wedding planning. She is personable, makes you smile, gives you enough direction when you need it otherwise she lets you do you.. all of this is to say she captures the most intimate, priceless moments of your wedding. The pictures are gorgeous and will truly last a lifetime. THANK YOU DINA! I would refer her to any of my friends in a heartbeat.!!!!!!!
Uttam R.
Oct 27, 2015
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My then fiancé, now wife was insistent that we hire Dina from Andrena Photography for our wedding. After checking out her website, I could see there was something special about her pictures. After meeting with Dina and sharing our wedding vision, we booked her and could not have been more happy with that decision. Though the process, Dina has become more than our wedding photographer, as she is now our friend. She has a gift for photography and when you see her pictures, you'll know what I mean. We had a large 600 person wedding and she and her staff were able to provide all the pictures
Leena P.
Aug 16, 2015
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My husband and I chose to go with Dina from Andrena Photography after seeing her in action at my friend's wedding that I was a bridesmaid in, and we are so happy we did. She was organized, efficient, very friendly, and of course takes beautiful photos. We did our engagement shoot at UCLA, and she had a great eye for finding great spots to shoot in that were not the typical locations. We chose to do a 9 photo collage of these pictures to display at our wedding, and got tons of compliments on it.
As for the wedding day - we had an outdoor ceremony in Orange County at the end of April, and of
As for the wedding day - we had an outdoor ceremony in Orange County at the end of April, and of
Sim B.
Jul 15, 2015
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Dina was by far one of the best decisions we made throughout our entire wedding process. When we first started planning our wedding, we immediately fell in love with Dina's work while stalking wedding blogs and knew that we wanted her if she happened to be available. Lucky for us, since we started the planning process a year in advance, Dina was available even though it was a long weekend during the summer, and we were absolutely thrilled! At our first meeting, we quickly knew Dina would be a perfect fit for us. She welcomed us into her home for our initial consultation and showed us lots
Sonia S.
Apr 20, 2015
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Hiring Dina from Andrena Photography for my wedding was one of the best things I did. My outdoor wedding ended up being on one of the rainiest days Los Angeles ever had, so I was glad I hired someone with the creativity and technical skills to handle the most difficult situation a wedding could possibly face.
Dina arrived early, handled me a bottle of champagne, told me not to worry, and immediately offered to do a free day-after session to ensure that we got some beautiful daylight photos for our album. I could not believe how helpful she was and how good she was at helping keep me calm. It rained
Dina arrived early, handled me a bottle of champagne, told me not to worry, and immediately offered to do a free day-after session to ensure that we got some beautiful daylight photos for our album. I could not believe how helpful she was and how good she was at helping keep me calm. It rained
Meia M.
Jan 02, 2015
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I heard of Dina through a friend. After looking at her website ,I was really impressed and interested to speak with her. Dina is great at returning messages with efficiency, a friendly nature, and professionalism.
My wedding was in the Santa Cruz Mountains in Northern California. A bit of a trek for her and her second shooter but they were willing to come out my way per very reasonable cost.
I met Dina at our hotel on the way to the rehearsal dinner. She is so kind and passionate. She offered to view the wedding site a day in advance free of any additional fees, so that she'd be as prepared
My wedding was in the Santa Cruz Mountains in Northern California. A bit of a trek for her and her second shooter but they were willing to come out my way per very reasonable cost.
I met Dina at our hotel on the way to the rehearsal dinner. She is so kind and passionate. She offered to view the wedding site a day in advance free of any additional fees, so that she'd be as prepared
Natalie L.
Dec 01, 2014
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If I could leave ten stars for Andrena Photography I would. After years being behind the lens, I decided it was finally time to have my husband and I photographed for our anniversary. I've long admired Dina's work from Andrena Photography. When I was married in 2006, photography was a very different. From the moment I contacted Andrena Photography, I felt like Dina really listened to my vision and wanted to get to know my husband and I. I was initially nervous to be in front of the camera, but Dina put me at ease. She guided us and made us feel so comfortable. It was such an unforgettable
Ann R.
Oct 03, 2014
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When we met Dina we thought she'd be a great fit for our rock n roll wedding. We did an engagement session first which was a bit hectic. Before the shoot I sent Dina some locations and said it wasn't necessary to do them all. I told her my top 3, one in our home with my 16 year old dog. Those were very important as my dog had been sick. However Dina was insistent we do all locations. We ended up with a very exhausting day and rushed through the shots with my dog because Dina wanted shots at sun set. And that was after yelling at me that our rooftop wasn't good enough. We also chose
Ajay M.
Dec 04, 2012
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I've had the pleasure of working Dina on countless occasions! She always takes the best pictures of me Dj'ing weddings! Better than that she takes the most colorful pictures that I've seen anywhere... I must say that her eye for color cannot be compared to any other vendor... You will see it in all the shots she takes... Placement... Color... Lighting and snap!
Sandeep K.
Nov 15, 2012
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Mattea P.
Sep 23, 2009
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