Toddlers

Our Valentine Mini Sessions are always a hit and this year, they not only sold out, I added two more at the end of the day.  We had 10 back-to-back-sessions at the studio, and they went so well!  We offered three sets – “The City Flower Market,” “Winter Hearts,” and a simple, white background, for […]

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Studio Session

We still talk about this sweet boy’s newborn session!  Davis has the best smile, showing off his teeth, and his big sister really knows how to make him laugh!  

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Studio Session

It is so amazing to see any baby learn at this age but to watch Hank and Elena touch hands, stare at each other, check to make sure the other was still there, and laugh together, makes their connection seem like it came out of a movie scene!  See for yourself!

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Studio Session

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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Studio Session

I just loved capturing these four girls’ holiday pictures – in the warm studio!  These memories will be fun to look at years down the road!! Need some Christmas pictures and think you’re too late?  No way!  Contact us now! Get More Info

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Studio Session

Miss Reese was a fantastic model for my new Heidi Hope Backdrops!  I loved the soft colors and subtle touches of this session, that make it girly, but timeless!   Interested in a Cake Smash Session? Contact Us!

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Toddlers

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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Studio Session

Congrats to this family on the arrival of Baby Eddie!  He was only six days old and so adorable with all of that hair!  Eddie’s big brother, Charlie, will be joining us at his six-month-session!   Interested in scheduling a newborn session?Get ahold of us before baby arrives to book a spot! Contact Us!

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Studio Session

Reese’s session was so girly and colorful for Spring!  I just love seeing this baby every few months for pictures!  She will only smily for mommy, but she’s so darn cute, we always get great pictures! Need only a few milestone pictures?  Contact us about our Milestone Mini Sessions! Book Now!

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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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Studio Session

We really love newborn boy sessions because it allows us to be creative; let’s face it, baby girls have so many more options as far as props!  Thank you to this sweet family for allowing us to get a little creative with our sets – I love how well these turned out!  Baby Easton (slept and) photographed […]

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Studio Session

This sweet girl was so happy for her first birthday pictures yesterday!  She is the flower girl in a wedding we are shooting tomorrow, so hopefully she still has some smiles left!  Her session included pictures in mommy’s silver wedding shoes and her mommy’s sequins dance tutu, from when she was little!  I love how […]

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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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