Dayton Box Photography

words fall short when trying to convey the feelings surrounding all the precious babies and their families who have been directly impacted by the devastating floods.
the weight of this tragedy is immense.

this heart break is not mine, but boy do I feel it as a mama. we all do.
we see our own children in these faces.
could be a neighbor, or family friend.

a mother in my community is still searching for her daughter.

my heart aches for these families, especially as a parent.
I cannot imagine not knowing where my babies are.

holding on to hope for all these precious girls and their loved ones. that they are found, and safely returned home into their parents loving arms.

please, pray for these sweet babies by name.
🤍

feeling helpless, and supporting in the only way I know how on this platform. by giving.
message me if you’d like to help support (directly supporting organizations working on the front lines)

I hope my special lil tree blooms again this year for some more motherhood photos.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to this beautiful mama 🤍
took these the same day I took my pregnancy announcement pics for Liam.

baby Brooks was 5 months here and that’s how old Liam is now. I’m 😭😭😭🥺🥺🥺

love these (and them) so much!

(also if you ever want pics here comment // dm me asap so I can let you know riiight away cause this tree was only in bloom for 3 days) 🥲

taken on my first weekend back from after I had Liam.
it was my dad’s birthday and a day where I’m unsure of how I’ll be (wanting to be alone, orrr around others) and IF it’s the latter, I’m very selective of who I want to surround myself with.
the Crosbys were an easy yes.

Dasia gave me a beautiful bouquet and YUM sourdough made with love, which made the day even more special 🥹🤍

I’ve been friends with Jared since highschool and got to witness some of their early days of dating in college.
they’re so beautiful inside & out (um hello model couple ???)

I’m just so happy for them and love their love for eachother. happy 6 years (plus some!) of marriage to these two 🤍

we did this session within an hour and I love this time of day cause you can get such a variety of lighting options. direct sun// shaded // backlit // golden hour // etc.
vote for your fave cause I can’t decide 🤪

I can’t believe ella is about to be 10 months old and that I’ve been the lucky auntie to capture her monthly milestones. can’t forget about mama though. how special to be someone’s everything. and to be their source of nutrition for a whole dang year?!?
I say it all the time. moms are superheroes.

mommy + me photos are so special to me and even on the days that I felt bleh— I’m so grateful I had a few sessions with Leica when she was itty bitty.
babies don’t keep. 🥺 you’ll never regret taking photos with your baby.

I love these girls so much, and I’m so proud of my bestie and the incredible mama she is to ella.
made to be hers, and the absolute best at it. 🤍

*giveaway + lil client appreciation discount below* ;)

5th session with this mama in the last 2 years.
newborns, studio mommy & me, park photos, beach with her bump, + these studio maternity.
always so special & impossible for me to choose faves.
swipe for big sister Marlowe giving belly kisses 💖

wanted to share a little gift with anyone who’s hired me in 2023 or 2024!
$100 off a full session, if you book before I go on mat leave❣️ (only 4 spaces available to offer this)

yes, I’m grateful for new clients who turn into my forever people, but this is just a little appreciation for those who have been here. 🤍
I want to see some familiar faces before I’m busy with a newborn for a little while getting all the bb snuggles ✨

and this one’s for anyone reading this—
a full session giveaway !!
(can be redeemed after maternity leave // by the end of the year)

to enter— just comment what session you’d want to use it for :)

thank you all for being here.
I am so very grateful for all of you. old & new!
**will announce winner on Monday ✨

it’s WEDDING WEEK for the Manuels!!
this pic makes me so happy. right after they said “I do”, with Jordan’s grandma smiling at them 🥹✨

so bummed I last minute had to stay home from being a wedding guest.
(no more travel out of Texas until baby is here)

but sooooo grateful I’ve been able to be part of all the pre wedding festivities— especially their proposal + ceremony in Houston, before the big celebration in CABO 🤍

fun facts:
-I got to be their coordinator + florist for the proposal + ceremony 🤪🌸
-ceremony was a last minute surprise for parents + grandparents
-Nadia is wearing Jordan’s late mother’s wedding veil 🥺🕊️

not pictured— Leica being flower girl and dumping the entire basket of petals in one go 💅🏼 🌸

swipe for some proposal photos + a styled shoot we did a while back 🪩⚡️
will probs still be dressing up on Friday and drinking a mocktail to celebrate hahaha

my girls for the next year !! 🤍✨
meet the dbp 2025 senior reps 🥹💕
grateful to yet again have such a sweet group and sooo excited to be part of their senior year! (including a few of my former 6th graders— how freaking special is that) 😭

need to share these before I flood insta with their wedding next month 🥲 got to celebrate our girl this weekend, and couldn’t be more excited for 4.19 ✨🪩🥂🕺🏻❣️
cheers to jenna + leo !!! taking these in their first home together was sooo special.

ps they play in .cakes together & this is one of their latest 🥲🎤🥞 (go watch the music video if you have a sec. I love!!)

also willow was not harmed in these photos btw 😂
loves her parents and it was her idea to jump 💅🏼

polaroids + a few bw digitals from 3 years ago when the Gregory’s said “I do” 🤍 happy anni, you two!!
over a decade together, 3 years married, and parents to beautiful little Renny!

c*vid didn’t stop them from celebrating with their closest friends & fam, and having the sweetest intimate reception ✨
venue |
reception |
amazing planner |
stunning dress |
photo + video | yours truly :)

it’s baby month for this beautiful Big Sur mama ✨ shooting here with Madee was a dream (and so was the sunset) 🤍🥹 grateful we met a few years ago when she walked into .tresorelle one day with her daughter, and they were the cutest duo! I was pregnant with Leica at the time, and it made me so excited to go out with my little mini me one day, too :)
yay for another girl to join her girl gang 💖✨🌸💞