real & authentic portrait PHOTOGRAPHY
Hello there!
I'm Dakota, a photographer based in South Haven, Michigan, where I live with my goofy rescue pup, Roscoe.
I've been drawn to photography since a young age and basically grew up with a camera in my hand.
Fast forward to now: I've been able to document so many beautiful and perfectly imperfect moments over the last 6 years, from seniors jumping into Lake Michigan to little ones showing me their silliest faces to grandparents loving on their grandkids. Whatever your life looks like right now, it's worth remembering.
My Approach -
Genuine candid moments captured in a photograph are my passion. I love working with natural light to capture the tiniest details that create the ambiance and set the day and event apart. My photography style is laid back and naturalistic, and I strive to capture the true essence of my subjects and the events I photograph.
I've always been drawn to the in-between moments. The laughter shared between friends, the quiet embrace of a couple, the joy of a child at play. These are the moments that tell the story of our lives, and I'm privileged to be able to capture them.
I hope that my work will transport viewers to another time and place, and allow them to experience the joy and emotion of the moments I've captured. I also want my work to be a testament to the beauty of everyday life, and the power of photography to tell stories.