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YOUR LOVE CAPTURED like a VOGUE COVER STORY

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Dakotah's contemporary approach to portrait photography delivers distinctive, sophisticated imagery that feels like a moment from the pages of a fashion magazine whether it's your wedding day or the most intimate boudoir portraiture.

Your images are delivered via a stunning collection of curated digital photographs that highlight the unique and unordinary while remaining refined with enduring appeal in the years to come.


VIRGINIA BEACH-BASED, SERVING ALL OF VIRGINIA AND THE DMV

Editorial wedding, engagement, and boudoir photography in Hampton Roads, Richmond, and Washington D.C.

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FEATURED RECENT WORK:

"DAKOTAH IS A DREAM. I will cherish my photos forever, she was EXACTLY the vibe I was looking for."

JENNA B.

"MOST OF THE PHOTOGRAPHERS I researched seemed the same to me, but DAKOTAH'S PHOTOS STOOD OUT FROM ALL OF THEM"

Bryana S.

"DAKOTAH HAS TAKEN PICTURES of nearly every major milestone in my life. I'm so grateful FOR HER ART AND INCLUSIVITY."

Nadia A.

"DAKOTAH WAS NOTHING BUT PROFESSIONAL AND ENCOURAGING. This shoot was a huge self confidence boost and helped me LOVE MYSELF AGAIN!"

Alaina C.

"DAKOTAH IS AMAZING TO WORK WITH! Her personality makes you comfortable and her directions MADE MY SHOOT FEEL EASY AND EFFORTLESS."

Brianna J.

"DAKOTAH IS A DREAM. I will cherish my photos forever, she was EXACTLY THE VIBE I WAS LOOKING FOR"

JENNA B.

"MOST OF THE BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHERS I researched seemed the same to me, but Dakotah's photos STOOD OUT FROM ALL OF THEM"

BRYANA S.

"DAKOTAH HAS TAKEN PICTURES of nearly every major milestone in my life. I'm so GRATEFUL FOR HER ART AND INCLUSIVITY."

NADIA A.

"DAKOTAH WAS NOTHING BUT PROFESSIONAL AND ENCOURAGING. This shoot was a huge self confidence boost and helped me LOVE MYSELF AGAIN!"

Alaina C.

"DAKOTAH IS AMAZING TO WORK WITH! Her personality makes you comfortable and her directions MADE MY SHOOT FEEL EASY AND EFFORTLESS."

Brianna J.

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established 2018

Dakotah Van Doran Photo is a Virginia Beach-based husband & wife team that serve the traditional and non-traditional alike. Jim and Dakotah specialize in elevated, editorial-inspired photography and videography for fashion forward couples.

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