Photo Tips

Many of my clients and friends often ask what I do with all of the pictures I take of my son.  I can hear frustration, insecurity, and stress in their voices, as they are looking for advice! I know why, too. They don’t want to leave these images on a computer. They are working parents. They simply don’t have time!  I can relate to any working mom in this digital age. We have convenient access to take a billion photos in seconds, but when it comes down to doing something with these pictures, we are lost.

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Photo Tips

Professional photos of your children are great to have (and thankfully, keep me in business!), but taking photos at home is a must, especially as your babies grow and you document these sweet memories! Lots of my clients ask me all the time, “how can I take better photos with my nice camera?” I’m letting you in on a few simple secrets that will improve your everyday photos, especially if you are using one of those nice cameras (or any digital camera that isn’t on a phone)!

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Summer Sessions

It’s completely normal to feel a little anxious when taking senior portraits. These photos are given to family and friends to commemorate this exciting time in your life so it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.  Take a deep breath and relax.  My job is to put you at ease and make the session fun so the […]

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Summer Sessions

How you feel has a big impact on creating a successful photo session.   You feel your best when you look your best.  Take a few minutes to read the tips below.  It takes the guesswork out of senior session preparation. WHAT TO WEAR Keep it simple. You want your clothes to accentuate your face, not detract […]

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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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