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Summer Sessions

I had been anticipating this session for quite some time!  I seriously love photographing twins. Many people assume it would be a harder session, but at this age, before they’re walking, it’s simpler than you think!  Their birthday theme, “Pirates and Princesses” was adorable and a fun set to create, with their mom’s help!  Happy […]

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Studio Session

I can’t believe a year has gone by since Paxton’s newborn session!  I had remembered that his parents were big Cardinals fans, so when they asked for a baseball cake smash, I knew it had to be different than the signature “red and white.”  We loved this session and Paxton’s outfits!  Go Cards!  Your little fan, Paxton, will be cheering you on!

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Studio Session

This little sweetie came in on Tuesday and by Tuesday night, I had her session almost edited because I was so excited to get them done!  Happy birthday, Miss Brynn!  You are adorable and filled with so much happiness!  Always stay that way!  

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Studio Session

This sweet girl’s smile made it easy for a great six month, sitting-up-session!  

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Studio Session

We loved seeing this sweet girl last weekend!  After three sessions over the past year, we have loved watching her grow…especially that smile!  Anna is such a sweet baby, so happy and friendly! Make sure to check out her cute birthday set, too!  It fit Anna well!

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Studio Session

Janelle and I were so excited about this set and birthday theme!  We have never created a tribal cake set, and there were a lot of ideas out there.  We decided to keep it somewhat neutral will small pops of color, since Joe would be wearing a white onesie.

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Studio Session

This kid is seriously adorable!  Lucas’ big blue eyes and smile made it easy to capture his personality!  And, he adores his big brother, who was easy to photograph too!  Must run in the family :).  Thanks to these guys for a great session!  I think their mom will be happy!

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Toddlers

This mom is making traditional memories for her children. Each year, since Vivian was born, we take a laying-down-pose, and it’s so awesome to see how much these kids (and my photography) change!

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Studio Session

These three will melt your heart! Enjoy some of my favorites from their recent studio session!

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Studio Session

This theme never gets old.  Since we have had a couple Lumberjack Cake Smashes lately, we wanted to do a different set, that was a little more “woodsy!”  And, we had to make sure George stayed warm by his fire :).  Happy first birthday to this cutie!!!

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Studio Session

Look how happy this sweet boy is!  It’s crazy to think that Leo is almost a year old!  His mom, Casey, worked at the studio last year, helping me plan cake smash sessions and sets, so when she wanted a simple, white set, with an ombre cake, I knew the simplicity would be beautiful, and it was! Happy birthday, Leo!!!

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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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