Summer Sessions

Last Monday evening, I had the pleasure of spending some time with this sweet couple!  We did their session at Matthew’s grandmother’s home, that had lots of land, a lake, cows and calves, two bridges, and an antique store!  I wasn’t worried about this area, because as soon as Tessa mentioned the location, I knew it […]

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Summer Sessions

Jason and Lisa came to us early this year and asked us to shoot their November wedding. It was our only November date we had open for a wedding – perfect!  So glad we were able to spend an evening in Augusta, MO, shooting their engagement session at Lisa’s parent’s house!  The view is breathtaking […]

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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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Engagement Session

As soon as Marie called to book her 2016 wedding, I knew exactly who she was!  She was one of my very first darkroom photography students!  It’s such an honor to photograph my former students and see how happy they are with their significant others!  Collin is such a great guy and watching hese two […]

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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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