Being a busy-body and big dreamer, it would take hours to tell you about all of the things I'm passionate about – a perfect summer day, growing businesses to their full potential, watching couples see each other for the first time on their wedding day, listening to high school seniors talk about moving to college, my puppy Dune...
I'm an entrepreneur at heart, an encourager by nature, and live to make others feel loved.
i'm dakota
BUT at the heart of everything I do is
people.
I believe that helping other people achieve their goals will help you achieve your own and that if you are excited about your passions people will tend to be excited with you. As a photographer, that looks like making sure you see yourself the way the world sees you...beautiful, joyful, and confident.
I started my photography career at a young age and over the years I have wholeheartedly pursued creating a client experience that reflects the love and excitement I have for both beautiful images and the people in them.
to have built a business that allows me to spend my days with other people who are celebrating the most exciting seasons of life and being the one that makes sure they can remember it forever.
I am so thankful
Every year I choose a word to set the intention for my year. I’m very goal oriented but having a word that is simple and speaks to all of the things I want to do or achieve in the year helps keep me on track. Plus I love seeing how it shows up throughout big and small moments throughout the year.
Read more about why I picked this year’s word and what I have planned for the year
My One Word for 2024
Faces You’ll See Around Here Often...
Also known as Dune Bug, Duney Boy, Duney Looney...you know. He’s my sweet Australian labradoodle pup who keeps my life full of love and fun.
He has been shooting weddings with me since the very beginning! If you’ve met him, you love him. I couldn’t ask for a better partner in crime. Follow his Instagram on wedding days for when he plays “find Dakota in the crowd at receptions”, ha!
He is often my second shooter at weddings and he helps with a lot of things on the backend. I am so thankful that my younger brother chooses to spend his time (especially his weekends) helping me!
Dune
Evan
Weston
I’ve lived in Wilmington, NC for over 10 years now and I am in love with this bustling beach town. It’s the perfect mix of the breezy coastal lifestyle with a downtown that always has something to do (plus we have the BEST food. I’m not biased or anything).
Here are a few of my favorite restaurants, places, and things about Wilmington, NC:
Favorite Places in Wilmington, NC
savorez
yosake
tarantellis’
Cast Iron Kitchen
Dixie Grill
Beach Bagels
Flaming Amy’s
PT’s Grille
K38
Kilwin’s
Boombalati’s
Apple Annie’s
Dram Yard Gazebo
Alcove Beer Garden
KGB
Julie’s
Vestique
Lula Balou
Wrightsville Beach
Historic DT Wilmington
Fort Fisher
Wrightsville Manor
Airlie Gardens
The River Room
Midtown Tudor
The Arrive Downtown
Dreamers Welcome
