Welcome

Welcome to Dana Peterson Photography. It has been a fantastic year! I have a few more sessions to finish in December and then 2012 will be history. THANK YOU to such wonderful clients! I wish you a Merry Christmas. I look forward to more sessions in 2013. It will be here before we know it! On this site you will find images of many of my photo sessions, a bit from my own life and lots and lots of my own kids.
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She is so much fun!

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M.O.M.

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Bloomin'

I think they choose a pretty crumby day to show their heads since it snowed/hailed today. Even though I don't have any in my own yard, tulips are so pretty and happen to be one of my favorite flowers!

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M.O.M.

A rare peak at me IN FRONT of the camera!

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Look who is FINALLY sitting

7 1/2 months and she is sitting!

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She kept trying to look at this hat but quickly realized if she did, she would tip over. So cute!
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She couldn't get enough of her sister's doll.
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One of my favorite little girls!

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A few more of baby "K"

I was finishing some editing and wanted to add a few more. He is just so precious!

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I love spring!

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Green

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Their hair isn't combed but I couldn't resist capturing this real moment this morning. No pinching for us today.

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Newborn

Just wanted to share a few of this 6-day old baby boy!

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Mom looks stunning!

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Newborn Edits; Before & After


6 days old
Originally uploaded by danalyn78
Everyone loves a good before and after. Newborns are hard to shoot. The post processing is pretty intensive comparted to what I prefer to do. That being said...it is worth it! He is 6 days old in this shot. He's so precious!

Mine One Monday {M.O.M.}

While waiting for a session today I snapped a few of the kids. I was using a lens that haven't experimented with for a while. It was fun.

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Not quite Sitting {M.O.M}

Here are two more from the other day. She is not quite sitting up but she is working on it.

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Here is one of "J". He just gets giddy when he gets his picture taken. When he saw this, he put his hand over his mouth and just giggled. What a funny kid.

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Screaming Spring

I am glad this family asked me to take their portraits. It was a beautiful day and it is always fun to watch families interact. I thought this one was really fun even though it is more of an out take. They are beautiful and doesn't this just scream spring! Thanks "B" family!

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She's THREE

I guess these are her official 3-year old pictures. I had it in my head that she needed a beautiful dress so somehow I found myself at the mall. That could be a blog post in and of itself. I'll give you a glimsp of how it went. When I told her what we were looking for she said, "I don't need a new dress mom, I already have one." I should have just said yes and left. I did find a dress I loved and was willing to buy and when I showed it to her she refused to entertain it because it wasn't pink. So, she got to wear this adorable shirt and jeans for her special pictures.

By the time I got to my location, the only lighting option I really had was back-lighting. I love that the grass and flowers are peaking out everywhere. Spring is so close, I can almost smell it! :)

For you lphotogs who care, I was shooting with my 85mm and tried to stay above f/2.8 because apparently my hands are not steady and practiced enough to go lower. :)

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Wait a minute....how did these slip in there?

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I love this kid

Parenting is hard and frequently overwhelming. I think I am usually too hard on him. As he goes out the door every morning, I pray he has the self-confidence to stand up for and believe in himself. I hope I have taught him the right so he knows how to choose. It can sometimes be stressful, but I am so glad he came to our home. He is a special kid and seems to be very respectful of which I am grateful.

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M.O.M. {Mine On Monday}

Spring is coming! Look we did a few shots ouside. :)

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