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I'm Donya, a Burnsville Photographer who specializes in family, child, and baby photography and based just west of Houston, Texas. I absolutely love telling the stories of families and children through the lens of my camera. Other things I love? Lime-green skittles, my incredible son, Ephram and amazing husband, Beau (more about them on my personal blog), a glass of white wine, and the tv show Parenthood.

This blog is a way of featuring my latest couple + family + children photography sessions, as well as sharing news about special offers you may be interested in. Thank you so much for stopping by!

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11.18.2011 // notes
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It’s that time of year! When toddler noses are forever runny, mittens and hats are dug out of the hall closet, and we keep an eye out for any chance of snow in the weather forecast. Personally I’m not much of a fan when it comes to Winter, especially this past Sunday when I trekked to the local drug store for something to relieve the cough I had. There I was, reading labels of Robitussen,…

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11.07.2011 // Personal - Self Portraits
October Self

Artists have been taking self portraits for years, whether for exploration of self, a means of therapy, or just as a way to remember what they looked like and how they felt during a particular season. I attempted weekly self portraits in the past and it didn’t end well. I got busy. But now I regret it. I think taking a self portrait forces you to become comfortable in front of the camera. Sure I…

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Grown. | St. Paul Family Photographer

The majority of the families I photograph have young children, so this grown-up family was a fun change of pace for me. And by fun, I mean, laughs and silly faces and throwing your sister over your shoulder, fun. Oh yes, and throwing leaves, fun. Of course. xo, donya PS. Outdoor session requests are quieting down, but winter is the perfect time for indoor sessions with your little ones. Contact me now, especially if you…

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