Dakotah Van Doran Photo & Video

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $4,500

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $1,800

Packages

Prices start at $4,200

About Dakotah Van Doran Photo & Video

Dakotah Van Doran Photo & Video

We're Jim & Dakotah - a Virginia Beach-based husband and wife photographer/videographer duo. We specialize in delivering elevated-edgy imagery to wedding couples that seek something a little more dramatic and polished.

Both our photo and video work lean heavily into editorial-inspired posing and lighting, so you end up feeling (and looking) like you belong in the pages of a fashion magazine centerfold. We're definitely not your mom's recommended photographer as you won't catch us delivering corny, awkward images - just stunning, elegant photo and video that continuously captivates in the coming decades of your love story.

Services

Bride-only session
Drone photography
Engagement session
Extra hours
Image editing
Online proofing
Printing rights
Same-day edits
Second photographer

Photo formats

Digital

Deliverables

Digital files
Digital rights
Online gallery
Photo box
Same/next-day sneak-peek images
Slideshow
Video
Wedding album

Dakotah Van Doran Photo & Video packages

Photo Only

8 hours

Peak pricing $4,500

Description

A full-service wedding day photo collection that captures the essence of your day in stunning, elegant photos. Additional coverage, photographers, and album upgrades are available.

What’s included

Complimentary engagement session
8 hours of wedding day photo coverage
Same-day slideshow at reception
48 hour post-wedding preview image gallery
Fully edited high resolution digital image gallery

Video Only

8 hours

Peak pricing $4,200

Description

Carefully curated video coverage that captures your wedding day. Additional coverage and video album upgrades are available.

What’s included

Eight hours of wedding day video coverage
Drone coverage
5-8 minute highlight film
Ceremony + speeches film

Photo + Video Collection

8 hours

Peak pricing $7,500

Description

Our most popular option - this collection fuses our signature editorial style in both photo and video for a full eight hour wedding day.

What’s included

Complimentary engagement session (photo)
8 hours of wedding day coverage (photo + video)
Drone coverage (video)
48 hour post-wedding preview image gallery
Same-day image slideshow at reception (photo)
5-8 minute highlight film
Ceremony + speeches film
Fully edited high resolution digital image gallery
Optional album & video book upgrades available

Reviews

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The Photo/Video team of our dreams!!!
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•Melanie K.•1:10 am
We absolutely loved working Dakotah and Jim!! From the moment they arrived, they were professional, organized, and brought such a calming and positive presence to our wedding day. They blended in seamlessly with our guests, made everyone feel comfortable, and filled the entire day with great energy. The photos and video captured every detail and emotion beautifully. We will treasure them for a lifetime. Beyond their incredible talent, they were a joy to be around, which made the experience even more special!!
THE DREAM TEAM
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•Riley B.•Aug 21, 2025
Dakotah and Jim were truly our dream team. We are beyond thankful for the incredible moments they captured so beautifully on our wedding day. Not only were they professional, but they brought such a warm, friendly presence that made everyone feel at ease. They kept everything running smoothly without ever making it feel rushed or forced. Dakotah, especially, went above and beyond to ensure that the photos reflected exactly what was most meaningful to us—she listened, cared, and truly made it personal. They even managed to make us go viral when my husband surprised me dressed as Justin Bieber, and they captured every hilarious and unforgettable second of it! If there’s one piece of advice I could give to anyone planning their wedding, it’s to hire these two. Their talent, energy, and genuine passion for their work are unmatched. Absolutely amazing!
The best duo
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•Toni S.•Jun 12, 2025
The absolute perfect choice for our wedding videography. From the moment we first spoke to them, their communication was always VERY timely and thorough. They made us feel completely comfortable from the start. On the day of our wedding, they were such a calming presence. Dakota assisted me with everything outside of videography, from patting sweat off my face and fixing my hair and makeup to holding my phone throughout the entire evening (she even got behind the scenes photos on my phone that I didn’t know about, and they are so special to us now). I honestly do not know what I would have done without her there. Jim’s positive energy and ability to make us laugh put me at ease. The quality of their work was flawless, capturing all the special moments we'll treasure forever and going above and beyond to get the best footage. We couldn't have asked for a better “powerhouse husband & wife duo” (that’s exactly what they are) to document our special day ️
High Quality Photos, Even Higher Quality PEOPLE!
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•Abigail S.•Sep 7, 2024
Dakotah and Jim are simply a phenomenal photo/video team. Their work speaks for itself- it's stunning and we couldn't be any more pleased with what we've received. Almost more importantly, though, they were just perfect to work with. Dakotah has a way about her that makes you feel like you've been friends forever. My husband, who is typically more reserved and camera-shy, thanked me for choosing her because he was able to feel so relaxed with her behind the camera. From our engagement session to our wedding day, Dakotah made us feel relaxed and seen in what our vision was. She ensured we got exactly the shots that we wanted- nothing more, nothing less ("nothing more" in the context that we didn't want to feel like our wedding day photos/portraits were bulldozed by any family members! We got above and beyond of the candid shots!) She listened intently to us, honored our wishes, and provided stunning work. The moments that Dakotah captured are breathtaking and will be admired for the rest of our lives. We're so happy to have chosen her to capture the most exciting times in our lives and we will certainly be working with her again in the next chapters of our lives! And Jim- he's awesome. Our wedding day video was everything we could have wanted and more.