Dana Bell Photography

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $2,400

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $1,200

Packages

Prices start at $175

About Dana Bell Photography

Dana Bell Photography

Owner/Photographer

A photographer for over 7 years based in Bloomington, IL and Chicago, let's take photos that feel like a memory but styled like art. If you want raw feelings captured in your wedding photos, but you don't want to have to think about what to do or how to do it - you want the memories captured with an artistic twist, or you just have no clue to do with your hands - LET'S TALK!

Moody and warm edits, documentary inspired photography that captures the actual feeling behind the day. Using a mix of quirky prompts and posing to achieve a narrative to tell your story. All while bringing some sarcasm, emo, and 90s references to the mix!

Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Online proofing
  • Printing rights
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital
  • Hybrid

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Online gallery

Dana Bell Photography packages

Quick Wedding

3 hours

Peak pricing $1,200-1,600

Description

Good for quick and short weddings with limited coverage: ceremony, family, & couple portriaits. Engagement Session add-on at discounted price.

What’s included
  • One photographer
  • 200-400 hi-res images in downloadable gallery
  • Timeline assistance
  • Wedding Guide
  • Engagement Session Add-On

Half Day

6 hours

Peak pricing $2,400-3,000

Description

Good for a more condensed day with minimal traveling (no or limited getting ready and limited reception) but decent coverage. Engagement sessions available at discounted add-on.

What’s included
  • 500-700 hi-res images in downloadable gallery
  • Timeline assistance
  • Wedding Guide
  • Engagement session add-on
  • Second photographer add-on

Full Day

10 hours

Peak pricing $3,950-5,000

Description

Good for EVERYTHING! From getting ready to faux exit with minimal timeline stress. Engagement session available as discounted add-on.

What’s included
  • 900-1,100 hi-res images in downloadable gallery
  • Timeline assistance
  • Wedding Guide
  • Second photographer add-on
  • Engagement session add-on

Second Photographer

6 hours

Peak pricing $550

Off-peak pricing $550

Description

Up to 6 hours Partner getting ready Guest candids Additional angles Travel assistance

What’s included
  • 2nd photographer for up to 6 hours of coverage

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

3 reviews

  • KS

    Kelly + S.

    Rating: 5
    •Mar 15, 2026

    Flexible and easy to work with

    Dana did an incredible job capturing our wedding day! My husband and I had not met her in person until the day of, but she made us feel so comfortable and pictures were a breeze. She stuck right to the schedule and was flexible when we needed her to be. She is also super easy to work with in regards to planning and made the photography planning aspect of the wedding so seamless.

  • K

    Kelly

    Rating: 5
    •Mar 15, 2026

    Focused and Professional

    If we had to plan our wedding all over again, booking Dana would be the first thing that we did! Our photographs are stunning, and she did such an amazing job capturing all the special little moments of the day. We had two toddlers as our ring bearers, and she did a great job getting photos of them in a fun way. Just as important as the photos was the attitude that Dana brought to the day. She was focused, professional, but most of all fun! She was a very easy person to be around, and everyone felt relaxed, which made the photos so much better. I am not a person that takes a ton of pictures, and she did a great job helping us bring our vision to life in a way that was fun and comfortable! I would highly highly recommend her to any other couples. (Our wedding was in May 2025)

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    Kelly

    Rating: 5
    •Sep 30, 2025

    Would highly recommend to any couple!

    If we had to plan our wedding all over again, booking Dana would be the first thing that we did! Our photographs are stunning, and she did such an amazing job capturing all the special little moments of the day. We had two toddlers as our ring bearers, and she did a great job getting photos of them in a fun way. Just as important as the photos was the attitude that Dana brought to the day. She was focused, professional, but most of all fun! She was a very easy person to be around, and everyone felt relaxed, which made the photos so much better. I am not a person that takes a ton of pictures, and she did a great job helping us bring our vision to life in a way that was fun and comfortable! I would highly highly recommend her to any other couples. (Our wedding was in May 2025)

Anywhere from 9-12 months before your wedding date or longer if your wedding is in peak season - fall, early summer.
I personally edit all delivered photos for color, temperature, saturation, contrast, etc. I spot remove distractions as needed per my own artistic discretion. However, if more extensive editing is requested by you to be done on numerous photos, there may be an added fee.
Occasionally I’ll bring an assistant depending on the size of your wedding or if I feel like I need an extra set of hands. But if you'd like a second photographer to capture your partner getting ready or more candids of guests, that is an added cost that we can determine if it's a right fit.
My turnaround time is typically 6-8 weeks after your wedding on your online gallery. Within a few days after wedding day, I will share about 40-80 sneak peek photos as well!
I'd like to start experimenting with casual video. If you're wanting some video of your day but don't want to pay thousands - let's talk to see if I can implement what we need to capture as I start out!
Engagement sessions can be added on to wedding packages at a super discounted rate.!
I do! Most of my weddings are in the Illinois/Quad Cities areas, but I'm open to travel anywhere needed!
Yes - within 2-4 days after wedding day. I do have 3 young kids at home, so editing time varies just a little!
Nope! I include all edited images in your gallery for you to download and share as much as you'd like. The only extra costs may be for a location outside of my typical shooting area or add-ons.

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