I’ve gotten away from blogging family sessions, because the past 2 years I have focused Dayna Mae Photography on marketing weddings + love shoots. But then there are families, like this one, who can’t be kept on our hard drives. They must be shared.. This session to me, went far beyond posing, lighting, and going …
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Last week, I had the privilege to attend a workshop (Jerry Ghionis)Â with a few dear friends in the industry . During the workshop, we learned technical things, but the technical aspect of the workshop was pushed aside as the last segment began. Or as Jerry said, I was moved to my “clarity moment.” “What is …
It’s tuesday afternoon about an hour before our session, and the forecast is calling for high winds, and 70% chance of rain. I called Jacque to see if she wanted to reschedule knowing that they would be bringing their newest addition and heart throb, 7 day old Camdyn,  to their outdoor session. “well, the boys are all showered, so why don’t …
“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure…” As the first father’s day with my daddy watching me from Heaven, I thought it would only be appropriate to dedicate a post to him and to encourage so many others out there who will be spending this father’s day, without their dad. I’d love for you …
For Christmas this year Matt and I decided we wanted to “spice up” our wrapping per say with a fun idea that won’t break the bank! This is a super easy, and personal way to give that extra something that will set you apart at family gatherings! 😀 Simply wrap your gifts with the brown …
It was so great seeing this beautiful family again. It’s always amazing seeing how much families can change and grow in just a year! 😀 So thankful for such awesome repeat clients. The weather, was one of the last gorgeous days we had before the leaves were all gone! Enjoy! blessings, dayna
It has been way too long since I have blogged, and I’ve had SO many amazing families, seniors, and weddings this fall I need to get around to sharing! Finally, as my husband and our friend from California are up playing Mario brothers (yes, they are grown men) I am knocking down the first gorgeous family on …
It was a beautiful day, but above 95 degrees outside, and you know, with little ones, that doesn’t always fly! Thankfully, we changed the session to right before sunset (and the kiddo’s bedtime) and I couldn’t be more thrilled! They were full of smiles, and Mr. Sun was lovin’ on us through most of the …
Meet Brooklyn Marie, 3 weeks new. It was so amazing seeing Josh and Saunda as parents, as we have known each-other since middle school! And what a beautiful little baby girl they have.. They moved to Pittsburgh for a new oppurtunity for Josh’s job, so we were so glad they made the venture back to Michigan …
Little Miss Alivia, such a doll! This may have been my fastest newborn session ever, because she was so good (and mommy & matt were such a help, and daddy with Lukas!)Â Thanks Shannon & Shawn for letting me capture your darling little girl, I can’t wait to be apart of her growing up, and …
“Hi Carrie, it’s Dayna, I know it’s cold outside, but let’s plan on trying the session anyways so we don’t have to wait till later in the summer” “Okay, we will just bundle up, thanks! See you soon…..” You would think in April, it would be somewhat warm, right? Not this April.. It was two …
Shannon and Shawn are expecting baby #2! It seems like just yesterday we were playing cards when Shannon’s water broke with Lukas.. Can’t wait to meet Baby Ward #2! Big brother, Lukas, can hardly wait to meet his baby sister! Best of luck Shannon & Shawn this Holiday season, as you anxiously await your newest …
Justin and Lauren were the first people to contact me about my holiday mini sessions, and I am SO glad they did! Before our session came, Justin popped the question, and asked Lauren to spend the rest of her life with him, forever & always 🙂 So this was recently after they got engaged, and …
When thinking what to write about this session, the first thing that came to my mind was, COLD! But they were all troopers! Chasing each other around, running, getting white tights filthy with mud, oh, but it was worth it mom! Thank goodness for Photoshop in times like those 😉 Thanks, Sprengler family, for being …
Meet the Davis family, everything about them was just beautiful, and the sun decided to come out, which can be rare this time of year! We had a lot of fun together, I was so happy to freeze this moment in time with them, little ones are only little for so long… enjoy! blessings, dayna …