Hi, friend. :))

I'm a wedding and lifestyle photographer with a love for romantic, candid moments and the stories behind them.

 

Young woman with long wavy hair wearing olive cable-knit sweater and clear glasses, posing against brown background.
Smiling woman with long brown hair holding coffee cup, using checkered laptop while sitting in vintage chair.
A tattooed woman with long hair sits on a vintage bench holding a camera, with wedding photos displayed on the wall behind her.
A smiling woman with glasses and long brown hair wearing a green cardigan poses with hands on her head against a dark background.


I’ve always been drawn to the way people connect—the quiet in-between moments, the laughter, the little gestures that say everything without words. My work reflects that: a blend of romantic, documentary, and lightly editorial storytelling.


Your story isn’t just one thing—it’s a collection of fleeting moments and meaningful ones, all woven together. I’m here to capture it as it truly felt.


 

When you invite me in, I’m not just there to photograph your day—I’m there to experience it with you. I’ll gently guide when needed, step back when moments unfold naturally, and be a calm, supportive presence every step of the way.

 


     My faith is the foundation of my life and shapes the way I serve my couples. Marriage, family, and meaningful relationships are things I deeply value, which is why being trusted to document these seasons means so much to me.


     Outside of photography, I’m 27, married to my best friend, and we have two kitties that are basically our children. I love experimenting with homemade sourdough recipes, playing my keyboard or ukulele, painting, and spending time with my nieces and nephews who have my whole heart. You’ll usually find me editing photos with a bowl of Cheez-Its and ginger ale nearby, or grabbing an espresso (or iced matcha in the summer). And if I’m dreaming a little… someday I’d love to live near the ocean.


     At the end of the day, I want your photos to feel like you — the real moments, the quiet in-between ones, and the memories you’ll carry for the rest of your life.

Smiling woman with glasses holding a vintage Super 8 camera, wearing a black tee, seated in a wooden chair near green plants.
Wedding reception guests dancing and celebrating under string lights in an indoor venue.
Bride walking to first look with groom on capitol grounds in Bismarck

how i turn the moments you live into memories that last.

 

Your favorite scenes frozen in time.

 

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A PEEK INTO MY LIFE + SOME OF THE  PEOPLE & THINGS I LOVE
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Dayna, wedding and lifestyle photographer's wedding photo
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Dayna, wedding and lifestyle photographer's personal pet (cat) photo
Dayna, wedding and lifestyle photographer's personal pet (cat) photo
Dayna, wedding and lifestyle photographer's honeymoon photo
Dayna, wedding and lifestyle photographer's honeymoon photo
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Dayna, wedding and lifestyle photographer's honeymoon photo
Dayna, wedding and lifestyle photographer's niece and nephew
Dayna, wedding and lifestyle photographer's niece and nephew
Dayna, wedding and lifestyle photographer's niece and nephew
Dayna, wedding and lifestyle photographer's niece and nephew
Dayna, wedding and lifestyle photographer's niece and nephew
Dayna, wedding and lifestyle photographer's honeymoon photo
Dayna, wedding and lifestyle photographer's honeymoon photo
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Dayna, wedding and lifestyle photographer's parents
Dayna, wedding and lifestyle photographer's parents
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"We love because he first loved us"

 

1 john 4:19