About

The Photographer

I’m Dana. I’m a girl mom. I’m a wife. I’m very emotional and sensitive. I’m a cancer. I have an art degree. Art has always been a healing tool for me. I was the quiet, shy art kid in school. I also went to an all girls high school and then directly to a women's college after. It’s only logical that I ended up in a career working with women. 

I went to college at 18 with the intention of becoming an art therapist. I earned a BFA and minored in psychology. I always loved the principles behind behavior. I still do!

I began my masters program in art therapy after I got my bachelor's but ultimately decided it wasn't the path that was meant for me. I knew I wanted a career that would make a big impact on others so I gave medical school a try, but it wasn't my path either. 

Once I started my photography business, it was clear this is the career that has always been meant for me. No doubts in my mind. Sometimes I think back to the concepts I learned in art school; the concepts that seemed so insignificant when I was young. And suddenly, it all makes sense. I feel an immense amount of gratitude towards my professors who challenged me, inspired me, and told me the truth even when I didn't want to hear it.

Being part of the art community was the first time I felt like I had a true family. It’s a community of people who understand and accept my quirks. There's something about being an artist that makes people a little weird and different, but in a good way. Being different used to feel like a curse when I was young, but it blossomed into something beautiful as an adult. What a gift that I am able to use that transformation to build an amazing career.

I truly view all of my clients as my inspiration. The stories I hear, the laughs we share together, and even the tears we cry. I’m so grateful for this life that boudoir photography has created for me. I can’t wait to hear your story, laugh with you and maybe even cry with you.