about
We create a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere for our clients, allowing them to enjoy a professional yet easygoing process.
our Approach
DOLA Photography creates powerful images that transport clients right back to their weddings and all the emotions that surround them. With a photojournalistic style, we capture the in-between and unexpected, believing these candid moments embody an event’s spirit. Our compositions are natural, yet stylized — minimalistic, yet moving — contemporary, yet timeless. We provide an artistic eye, deliberate direction and meticulous attention to detail. Our process remains relaxed, a harmonious blend of calming enthusiasm and professionalism. From start to finish, consultation to sustainably crafted luxury wedding albums, our clients know they are in the most capable and supportive hands.
“Bethany was unbelievably professional, relaxed, and made us feel extremely comfortable.”
about Bethany
Artists can be both creative and methodical, spontaneous and deliberate, and Bethany Rees is proof. Her journey began in a biochemistry lab, and as a full-time music, wedding and lifestyle photographer, she continues to utilize her left-brain daily. Bethany creates calculated compositions, delivering effortlessly stylish shots that evoke natural emotions. Her sophisticated, yet relaxed, editorial style of shooting results in timeless images with ease.
An infatuation with live music inspired Bethany’s passion for photography and led to a love of capturing weddings. Since founding DOLA Photography in 2012, she’s sought to make a positive impact by helping her clients hold on to these meaningful experiences. Bethany strives for her images to do more than simply freeze a moment by also serving as emotional imprints. She infuses her food, fashion, and travel photography with the same dynamic, emotive energy.
Bethany grew up on a 60-acre farm in upstate New York. Today, she divides her time between Philadelphia and New York City. She nourishes her longstanding love of nature by traveling the world, especially to attend outdoor music festivals. She finds inspiration in all things big and small, from a sweeping Outer Banks ocean view to her adopted dog, Jane.
Featured In
live music photography & more
Live music is a release, a pure outpouring of feelings, and it’s that exhilarating experience that DOLA Photography seeks to capture. Amid sold-out concerts and pumped up crowds, we demonstrate a unique ability to capture the raw sentiment in even the most heightened situations, showcasing a performance’s grit and gusto. Our proactive planning and acute attention to composition deliver amplified images that revive the moment again and again. In addition to shooting at venues in Philadelphia and New York City, we have photographed major music festivals like Firefly, Governors Ball, and Outside Lands.
Beyond photography
Giving Back
1% for the Planet is a global organization that exists to ensure our planet and future generations thrive. We are proud to be a member and give 1% of our annual revenue to environmental causes.
Started in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, 1% for the Planet members have given more than $620 million to date. Today, the global network consists of thousands of businesses and environmental organizations working together toward a better future for all.
Look for the 1% for the Planet logo to purchase for the planet, learn more at onepercentfortheplanet.org.
