Newborn with Parents

This little sister is already a big hit with her big brothers!  Finally, a girl joins this family and it’s so fun to see! Can’t wait for this next year of baby photos to document Miss Mya’s first year! Want to book a newborn session?  Contact us before baby arrives to secure a spot on […]

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Newborn with Parents

I’ve been working with this sweet family for about four years now and each time a new sibling comes into this world, I love their mom’s photo ideas!  Check out these shirts she made them: “The Original, The Remix, The Encore, and Mic Drop!”  I guess that means no more babies?!

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Newborn with Parents

Baby Gwen’s big brother Emric was so sweet with his new sister.  I can’t wait to watch these two grow together – I’ve never had a two-year-old agree to lay by his newborn sister and give her lots of kisses!  It made my day….and gave me a little baby fever!  Congrats to this wonderful family!!

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Newborn with Parents

You may remember this family from a blog post last spring. Luke and his dogs were so awesome to work with!  This family added even more cuteness this spring!  Sweet Baby Dylan is so small, with a ton of hair, and her big brother already adores her!  I’m sure the bulldogs do, too!  

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Photo Tips

With unlimited options for newborn photography, Pinterest isn’t helping a hormonal pregnant mom, make these decisions easily!  There are many factors that go into planning the perfect newborn photo session, and sometimes the comfort of a client’s home, helps them to feel more relaxed days after the birth of a child.  On the other hand, some new parents are ready to get out of the house for a little break!

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Newborn with Parents

Such a fun newborn session with this sweet girl!  She posed well with all things feminine, and even made baseball look pretty! Interested in a Complete Newborn Session? Contact Us During Your Pregnancy!

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Newborn with Parents

This sweet little lady slept through her whole session!  I love the simple, yet elegant setups, but of course we had to add in some fun baseball props!  Congrats to this family on your beautiful new addition! Interested in booking a newborn session? Contact Us!

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Studio Session

This session was just adorable!  I used an old doll stroller from when I was little for one of the newborn sets.  Millie was so small and sleepy, so the prop was perfect!  It was also the perfect height for Big Brother, Louie, to give her a few kisses and run away!  Congrats to the […]

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Newborn with Parents

The biggest compliment we receive as wedding photographers is having our couples return for their first family pictures!  We love seeing their families grow, and this session was no different!   Baby Brynn is going to be a model…..she smiled more than I have ever seen any newborn smile during a session, and she was […]

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I'm dana

midwest newborn, cake smash + family photographer

I have always had a love for art and storytelling. Photography allows me to combine my journalism background and my artistic point-of-view, which has become my dream career!

I am a wife, mom, and small business owner. On the days when I'm not at the studio, you can find me at home, editing, busy with my boys, or maybe redecorating my house, because the artsy-side of my mind just doesn't stop!

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