About this vendor
If I could give you one thing, it would be a wedding that is a reflection of you. True to life, true to your personalities and the love you share. This is YOUR day. You’ll get attention to perfection, preparation and deep expertise from me and my trusty cameras. I may make corny jokes now and then to lighten the mood, but I know what this day means to you. You have my complete focus, so that I can capture you completely.
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Film Photography
- Photo
- Second Shooter Available
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Dramatic
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2020 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Sloane and her team did a fantastic job at our wedding. We wanted a photographer who would help keep us at ease and guide us toward some awesome photos for our big day, and Sloane ...
did just that. She asked us some detailed questions ahead of time to make sure she knew what we were looking for in our photos. She was so organized through the whole process, came up with custom quote options that fit our budget and photo needs, and turned around preview photos amazingly quickly!
Sloane captured our wedding absolutely perfectly! I was bridezilla to say the least - disorganized, a worried mess beforehand - but Sloane each & every time eased all of my fears, ...
talked through every one of my concerns - all even BEFORE the engagement shoot & made me just know that I had picked the perfect photographer! She captured not only me and my husband, but my little girl so beautifully as well.
From two different locations for the engagement shoot, to three locations for the wedding - Sloane and her second shooter didn't miss a beat!
Sine Sloane was newer to the area when I had my wedding (2019), she even was so kind enough to let me preview some work of a few candidates for the second shooter position. After reviewing, she had her best friend Hannah come all the way up from DC to shoot my wedding! She was an amazing counterpart to Sloane and I couldn't thank her enough for helping bring our vision come to life!
So if you are even thinking of going with Sloane - I wouldn't hesitate to reach out and let her talk through your visions. She is sure not to disappoint!
Thanks for the memories Sloane!
My wedding plans changed due to COVID-19, and while my now husband and I changed many things about the original planned day, the one vendor we kept was Sloane. We knew that we coul...
d not have a wedding without her there to capture it, and Sloane did not disappoint. I had anxiety that I would be awkward in front of the camera or that our photos wouldn't look as wonderful as the photos on her website or IG (and that it would be my fault, not hers!), but I feel silly now for the time I wasted worrying. I cannot believe how beautiful the photos turned out (tearing up as I write this). My husband works in advertising with very talented, creative people, and every single one, over and over, has asked us "how we found" our photographer! I never in a million years thought I would ever have photos this beautiful and tasteful. Sloane took a 20-person wedding at a public park and captured the magic of the day in such a way, that it appeared as monumental as the 150-person wedding in the big reception hall that we planned (and it was, of course--better!). I'm so proud of these photos and the memories that Sloane captured and all of the credit goes to her. I also can't not mention that she's a calming presence, down to earth, kind, and that we changed our plans on her about 10 different times and she responded to every email and (I'm ashamed to admit) text with grace and professionalism. She made it all work, and never seemed bothered. I hope to be lucky enough to work with Sloane again for life's next big moment and cannot recommend her highly enough. Thank you, Sloane!
SLOANE IS THE BEST! I could leave it there but let me wax lyrical a bit. My (now) husband and I hired Sloane for our Oct 2020 wedding, which shifted dramatically due to COVID. Afte...
r instagram stalking her for a year, we finally met for our socially-distanced engagement photos in Sept 2020 (a year in the making!). We felt instantly at ease and comfortable with her. She's a incredibly talented photographer with a great eye who captured us exactly how we hoped - very candid and natural. One month later she shot our small intimate wedding, and the photos were even MORE stunning. We take zero credit for this and really attribute how glam we look to her and her alone. On top of her talent, she's also a wonderful person and so much fun to be around. Cannot recommend her enough! xo
She is an amazing photographer!
She took our pictures for our wedding in Belgium ( yes al the way in Europe ) and she did an amazing job! She got to deal with a big amount of wind...
and a lot of unexpected places to shoot our portraits. I also should mention that David (My husband) and I are a bit awkward when it comes to taking pictures. But none of these kept her from taking incredible pictures who make me wonder off in thoughts to my wedding day every time I see them.
We did not feel a moment like we were chased by a camera, it all just felt very natural and comfortable.
She is definitely the one to take your pictures ( even in challenging circumstances ;) )
I wanted someone with experience shooting weddings and especially shooting diverse couples/wedding guests. There was a lot of cultural importance in our wedding that took forefront...
so I wanted someone who I could trust to capture all of those special moments and also to get us in our best light and I knew I could trust Sloane with that.
We are NOT models and don't have a lot of experience taking professional photos. I was worried that if our photographer didn't lead the way, we wouldn't end up with great photos. It was really important to me that we had direction and someone who brought ideas that could capitalize on the moment and Sloane absolutely nailed it.
Sloane was immediately encouraging and her work spoke for herself. She led the way while also letting us be ourselves and was incredibly considerate of our ideas and vision. She was a trooper from the beginning during our engagement photos and I knew she was going to work hard and execute well during our wedding as well.
I LOVED working with Sloane. She made it easy on us, she was patient with us but she also didn't hesitate to ask for more from us when she needed it (which I appreciate). My biggest fear was rushing through photos and regretting it later but I have more than enough memories because of her patience.
Sloane was amazing and we can't recommend her enough! Our pictures are so beautiful and she was a pleasure to work with.
Sloane was the absolute best! She was fun, just the right amount of direct with my unwieldy family, and produced incredible photos. The finished product really does speak for itsel...
f (like magazine worthy shots) and could be reason enough to hire her, but for me the photographer’s vibe is also super important since so much of the wedding day is spent together. I think it might be impossible to not get along with Sloane - she’s cool but quirky and takes her job seriously while still being a bit silly (which I definitely needed at times). My husband and I couldn’t be more grateful for the moments she captured so beautifully <3.
It's clear that this woman is bound for big things and we feel lucky to have original Sloane Dakota shots before she gets too famous!
Sloane is the most unbelievably talented photographer. We knew she was awesome from the first email exchange (complete with amazing GIFs). Our engagement shoot was awesome but NOT...
HING compares to our wedding. It is Monday, our wedding was Saturday (as in two days ago) and we already have preview shots that are incredible. Our loved ones are freaking out (along with us) about how amazing these photos are. She made us feel so at ease on our wedding day, gave us exactly the right amount of direction, and made us look and feel amazing in photos. Her second shooter Jose was the cherry on top, he was amazingly talented and the perfect compliment to Sloane's style. I have told every one of my unmarried friends that they have to use Sloane when it's their turn!
Sloane photographed our wedding and did such an amazing job. She was very professional and did a great job understanding what we wanted specifically and nailed it. Everything from ...
motivating the guests to finding the perfect shot and lighting. She also got us our photos so much sooner than we expected. Highly highly recommend.
Sloane was AMAZING. She handled the craziness of the day and my demanding family with grace. She kept us on schedule and was able to get every pic I wanted. Her pricing is very co...
mpetitive and I still cant believe I was able to get such an amazing photographer. From the engagement session to wedding day Sloane was flawless and I can't wait to see her again as all my bridesmaids have already asked for her info when its time for them to get married :)
Sloane is amazing. She works very hard to understand her clients' needs. She is extremely responsive and works quickly. She re-did my engagement shoot because I didn't like the o...
utfit I chose! She sent us a sweet engagement gift. Her photos are gorgeous. She has great energy and a sense of humor. I think she became best friends with all the other vendors. Highly, highly recommend working with Sloane.
I could cry writing this, Sloane is the most amazing soul, photographer, comedian, life enthusiast and all around perfect fit for my wedding. Her eye is incredible and her natural ...
style of photography is exactly what I wanted. I could (and will) stare at these photos for the rest of my life - she has captured this day exactly how we want to remember it. Do yourself a favor and reach out to her now...like RIGHT NOW...you will know from the first text or email how amazing she is.
Sloane was great as well as her second shooter!! She was professional and so down to earth, super easy to talk to. Well organized by asking important questions before the big day t...
o prevent as much confusion as possible. She takes the time to find out what's important to you. She had great ideas for poses. Her picture quality is wonderful! Great quality in the print as well as the captured pictures. I would highly recommend.
Of all of the vendors we worked with at our wedding, Sloane was definitely our favorite — very down to earth, put us at ease, and we felt like she understood our personalities and ...
what we were looking for. The photos are absolutely beautiful and really capture the energy of the day with a journalistic style. She even drove the 6 hours all the way to Pittsburgh to do an engagement shoot with us!
I could give more than five stars if I could! Sloane is down to earth, yet professional. Affordable, yet great quality. Communicative, efficient, flexible and she loves what she do...
es. You can tell that by the photos you get back. She loves to capture love! Hire her, and you’ll see for yourself! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I was first draw to Slodak's editing style. It's very warm and bright and she was able to make the 20 degree weather on our wedding day look like 80 degrees in Cancun. I love when ...
a photographer can shoot without giving much direction and without becoming the center of attention. Especially when you're getting ready in the morning, you'll want someone who isn't in your face with a camera all the time.
One thing I will also mention about Slodak is that she works very quickly. She edits in rapid speed and has your much anticipated photos ready for you in no time.
Sloane was amazinggg!!! She was very professional but also made it fun! When I received my photos I was immediately in love with them! I am so obsessed I just keep looking at them...
over and over again. Her style of photos are great. I highly recommend. She knew exactly what photos to take and was very on time. I was a little worried because I am not photogenic but she definitely made it work! Everyone hire her :)
Slodak Photography is professional and cares for your personal style. Sloane was super efficient with getting all the pictures we dreamed of and was comfortable in directing us on ...
where and which ways to pose for the best photos. Our photos arrived back to us so quickly and beautifully edited in such a way that kept the memories as real to us as the day.
Sloane was so wonderful to work with!! I've followed her on instagram for years and could not wait to have her photograph us! She listened to all our concerns and was super helpful...
from family portraits to last minute panic about the weather--she was totally flexible and made me feel more at ease at every turn. And the photos are truly spectacular, like I am so so SO happy with the portraits. My family literally won't stop talking about how gorgeous they turned out! I would absolutely recommend her and have told all my friends she's best.
Didn't have a chance to work with Sloane because she was unfortunately already booked for my date, but she responded immediately to my inquiry and sent a bunch of recommendations. ...
Very pleasant interaction and I'm sure she would be a joy to work with!
I had a very specific photography style in mind when I began searching for photographers. I initially found someone I loved and she wasn’t available for our wedding date. I spent h...
ours across all outlets trying to find the perfect photographer. I searched hashtags on Instagram for what seemed like eternity, I finally found SloDak Photography and fell in love with all of her posts. I messaged her right away. Sloane was extremely responsive and was available for our wedding date. I immediately booked her as I did not want to lose her.
Sloane was living in another state at the time and setup a video call conference with my husband and I to formally introduce herself to us. She took her time to truly understand our vision for our wedding. She was extremely genuine and professional. I knew I made the most perfect choice hiring her as our wedding photographer.
We added an engagement shoot to our package even though we had already taken engagement photos because of the great deal she offered. Since we already had typical photos, I wanted to do something entirely different. I picked a children’s exhibit to highlight our big kid personalities. Sloane did a great job capturing beautiful moments in a very rushed environment with hundreds of kids running around. She was able to capture our personalities and gave us photos we will treasure for a lifetime.
On the day of the wedding, Sloane arrived at our hotel and began capturing our first look photos. I had some anxiety and Sloane made me feel so comfortable and eased my worries. She wasn’t just a photographer that day, she was a friend. She made us feel amazing. Once we arrived at the venue, we met with her assistant, Jessica. Both of them were truly amazing and captured every important detail and stayed close to us throughout the entire wedding to ensure all moments were captured.
Now get this-Sloane sent me previews right after our wedding! I’m talking the same night! And then sent us more a few days later and then the entire package two weeks later! That’s unheard of! My husband and I were blown away. We went through each and every picture and we felt like we were reliving our wedding. Its been two month since our wedding and I was supposed to send our videographer a list of songs for our wedding video and I haven’t because Sloane’s pictures have been enough, I’m not even worried about getting our video anytime soon lol.
Sloane responded to every email, text and phone call and was always to easy to reach. She has excellent customer service skills and puts her brides first. I never questioned her talent or work ethic. She is phenomenal and understands the importance of wedding photography. It is so easy to see that Sloane is passionate about what she does, it’s not just another job to her. It’s a platform to utilize her talents and passion to bring happiness to others. She sees beauty in things that the average person will miss. I can’t imagine our engagement and wedding photos being any better. Every time I show my pictures to friends or family, they always ask who the photographer was because they have never seen wedding photos that beautiful, I’m not even exaggerating!!!
Sloane is professional, genuine, fun, responsive, punctual and a pleasure to work with. I wish Sloane/SloDak photography continued success. She is the best.
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