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The DNP Blog

Thanks for stopping by the blog! Grab your favorite drink, relax, and let's chat about all things photography related. I've got lots to share to help you prepare for your session. There will be some sneak peeks and I'll even tell you a bit about my life and living with a teenager.

Be bold. Be brave. Be YOU!

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Goodbye 2018, hello 2019 resolutions

Another year has come and gone. What’s in store for 2019? Take a peek at some of the goals I have for this year.

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I’m Dana.

I'm a high school senior and personal branding photographer in sunny Northern California. I help my clients to step into their greatness so we can capture their beauty - inside and out.

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You're only a senior once. Let's do this!

Personal Branding

Be a rock star! Let's help you show up online.

Day in the Life

What's in store for parents of seniors? Find out how I survived.

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Capturing details during an in-home session

family portrait of child reading a book

In-home photo sessions are always a favorite. I love to help families document their life in a location that is special to them.

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Bye bye baby, hello teenager

high school senior portrait walking along the beach

It seems like yesterday that I was leaving the hospital with a newborn baby. And now my baby is a teenager. People always say that time goes by quickly and I never believed them. Now I do.

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Travel photo checklist

photo from airplane above the clouds

Before you and your family head out this summer, here’s a checklist of some photos to take while you are out and about.

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