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With a blend of film and digital, my work lives where editorial creativity meets raw, documentary storytelling. I capture life as it happens — the glances, the laughter, the in-betweens — with just enough gentle guidance to preserve the heart of your story in a way that feels timeless.
REAL MOMENTS,
artfully TOLD.
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I’m Dakota — a storyteller at heart, shaped by love, motherhood, and all the winding moments that led me here. I met my husband while he was serving in the military, and somewhere between cross-country moves and late-night calls, we built a life rooted in love. Now with our son Des, our days are filled with the kind of small, ordinary magic that means the most — and it’s those quiet, in-between moments I’m always chasing.
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PHOTOGRAPHER
capturing
your magic
remi & jon
"Dakota is truly a gem. She photographed our engagement and wedding, and every photo felt so us—genuine, emotional, and full of joy. She made us feel completely at ease (even though we’re usually camera shy) and hyped us up the whole time. It honestly felt like hanging out with a friend who also happens to be insanely talented."
“SHE MADE US FEEL LIKE OUR BEST SELVES"
mary & jeddin
"Dakota captured our courthouse elopement and intimate dinner so beautifully—she truly felt like a fly on the wall in the best way possible. Her mix of film and digital was the perfect touch to preserving our day, and her visual eye for things is unreal. We’ll cherish these forever."
"OBSESSED with our elopement photos"
"Weddings are a whirlwind, and somehow Dakota caught every little moment we didn’t even realize was happening. The quiet ones, the messy ones, the joy-soaked, teary-eyed ones. She made us feel grounded and fully present in the middle of all the chaos. Our gallery feels like a time capsule of the best day of our lives."
“SHE CAPTURED THE BEAUTY IN THE CHAOS”
abby & liam
emily & noah
"Looking through our gallery brought me to tears. Dakota didn’t just take photos—she gave us memories we’ll hold onto for the rest of our lives. She captured the love, the nerves, the joy… all of it. I’m so grateful we had her there on the most important day of our lives."
“WE’LL TREASURE THESE FOREVER"
- Emily & Matt
There’s something so special about the way Dakota captures connection. Every photo felt intimate, like a little window into the love we share. It wasn’t just about poses—it was about presence. She made us feel calm, seen, and completely ourselves. We’ll cherish these forever.
