Toddlers

Brace yourself for the cuteness you’re about to view!   I was so excited to edit these pictures because I knew as soon as they showed up to the session, this would be awesome!  I’m a dog-lover…..especially dogs that are a bit round and wrinkly and have a smashed face.  (We have a pug.  Same […]

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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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Weddings

Amber and Bryan are one of those couples you know just belong together. The way they interact, look at each other, and laugh together made their wedding day so fun for everyone there!   Amber is the only child in her family, so I instantly knew how special the moments would be between Amber and […]

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Outdoor

Can you tell engagement season is here?  I had three engagement sessions last week, alone!  I love engagement sessions because they don’t usually require me to play peek-a-boo to get a smile.  We did this couple’s session at Kit’s parent’s home.  It was a beautiful location and the spring morning light looks great on them, […]

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Senior

When Emily showed up for her senior session at the studio, her first outfit was a perfect match for the setting!  I love how urban the old shoe factory is, and how subtle her colors were.  She was a great model and perfectly posed.  Her next outfit was a little more dressy, with bold colors, […]

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Engagement Session

Last Thursday, we had the most beautiful weather and pretty evening lighting to go with this simple engagement session near this couple’s home in Union, MO.  Clare had mentioned that they were close to the Bourbeuse River, so when I showed up, I threw on some tennis shoes and hopped on the back of a […]

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Studio Session

How cute is Lucy? And that vest she has on?! This family was great and Lucy was so funny. She’s the only baby I have ever seen use a fork to “smash” her cake! Hilarious! Thank you for the laughs, Lucy! Book a session

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Uncategorized

Baby Grady is six months and we were able to capture lots of expressions and family poses at his session!  I love to include siblings and family shots during the six-month-stage because babies are so happy and reactive at this age!  I’m just glad that Grady’s big sis liked having her picture taken too – […]

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Cake Smash

Look how beautiful these sisters are!  They look so much alike and photograph so darn cute together! I’m going to miss seeing this family every six months for pictures!  Happy first birthday, Cheyenne! And, happy-almost-fourth-birthday to Miss Hailey! Book Your Session

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Cake Smash

Can you guess what this little guy’s daddy does?!  Firefighting runs in the family and it suits Dylan very well!  I love the firetruck prop they brought along and the cake smash theme was so unique and fun to set up!  Happy birthday, Dylan!  I wonder if you will blow out those candles at your […]

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Mini Session

Valentine mini sessions were a hit this year! We had so much fun designing the sets and hanging out with some of the cutest kids around!  This is the second year that we were able to go outside for a few pictures!  A 65-degree day in January?!  Only in Missouri :).  XOXO! Be the first […]

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Milestone Session

Baby Hannah was so easy to photograph!  I love the six month stage because babies are so full of personality and it’s pretty adorable to capture their little rolls as they touch their toes and perk up while we do “tummy time!”   Want to book your little one’s milestone session?   Book A Session

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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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