Ella and her brother, Jackson, are so easy to take pictures of. Ella’s surely a princess and Jackson loves to make her laugh and look out for her, which made for some great photos! I always like to begin 12-month sessions with family and sibling shots, then finish with the cake, so everyone can get messy, right along with the cake smasher!
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The Fourth of July is almost here! How beautiful is this family?! They always take the best pictures and I love the “Americana” color scheme! (Danielle is so creative – you should see her house!) We took these pictures at Senate Grove Inn, near their home, in New Haven, MO. This location is beyond beautiful! This […]
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Sam is taking this “Big Bro” thing pretty serious and he’s doing a fantastic job! Such a cute memory from Brayden’s three-month-session!
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I’ve taken this family’s photos through the years and it has been so fun to watch their boys grow! It’s even better to watch them interact with one another and they were so well-behaved that the session was over in no time! I love the morning light at Klondike Park, and it’s such a peaceful […]
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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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Imagine looking back to those growing years and having beautiful, clean and timeless images that tell a thousand stories.
