Cake Smash

Charlotte’s smile is contagious, isn’t it?!  It’s no surprise since her parents are the happiest too!  I love that I was able to shoot their wedding and now I get to take pictures of their little girl!  Happy birthday, sweet Charlotte!  Thanks for those kisses :).

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Cake Smash

Tyler’s birthday session was a success and we ended up with well over 100 images that perfectly define his personality!  This little guy loves to run….and ride around!  Happy first birthday, Tyler!!!!

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Milestone Session

Six month old babies are the best!  (They can’t run away from the camera yet and they smile and laugh at everything!)  Cheyenne did great at her session, happy the entire time.  I wasn’t surprised though….her big sister is the same way!  These sisters are the cutest and will enjoy looking at these pictures 20 […]

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Weddings

When Sarah asked emailed and asked me to photograph her upcoming wedding, I couldn’t have felt more flattered!!!  Did you know that I had her in class at Borgia?!  Probably not, but I am starting to see more and more of my favorite students get engaged, and I am soooo lucky and honored to be […]

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Family

Laura and Justin brought these two in last week for a double session….the twins’ two-year photos along with a few updated family shots.  We were able to capture some great memories in only 40 minutes (unheard of with most children’s’ sessions, not to mention there were two of them!  Will and Alli did great and […]

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Uncategorized

This sweet girl took a little convincing to fall asleep, but thanks to the heater and “Baby Shusher,” she gave in!  Congrats to the Aubuchon family on your sweet baby girl!

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Family

It’s crazy to think just a few summers ago, I headed to Lindsay and Denver’s home to photography newborn pictures of Eleanor!  People always says how fast time flies when you have a child, but in this job, it seems unreal quite often!  Eleanor turned three in July and was an absolute delight to photograph! […]

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Family

Alex’s mom, Amy, brought him in for a two year old portrait session, and wow was he a busy little boy! He loved his toys (and especially his trucks!) and I loved being able to capture him at play.  Fun children’s portrait sessions like these are some of my favorite sessions to do, I love […]

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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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