SERVING ALABAMA & DESTINATIONS WORLDWIDE

Cinematic Wedding, Elopement, & Lifestyle Photographer Based in Birmingham, Alabama

Guiding you through a storytelling journey built on connection & meaningful experiences.

 
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Capturing Life’s Moments with Expertise, Joy, & Passion Across Alabama & Beyond

 
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Your Unique Story

While you might see emphasis here on elopements & weddings, I offer a wide range of services for my clients. 12+ years in the industry has allowed me to build meaningful relationships with my clients and document other milestones in their lives. I photograph elopements, micro-weddings, backyard weddings, intimate weddings, mid-range weddings, luxury weddings, destination elopements, destination weddings, vow renewals, engagement sessions, couple sessions, anniversary sessions, individual portrait sessions, senior sessions (high school or college), proposals, maternity sessions, family sessions, births, and more!

Areas I Serve

Although I’m based in Alabama, I proudly serve clients throughout the South and Southeast - including Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina. I’ve also worked in other locations across the United States, including California, Hawaii, Utah, & Mexico. Maybe you live in the Mid-West or you are planning a trip to the East Coast or West Coast. Maybe a National Park, Pacific Northwest, Montana, New York, Greece, Italy, Ireland, New Zealand. Wherever your life takes you, if I have the availability and travel dates, I’m yours.

 
 

 Photos that feel like YOU & feel like HOME.

Nostalgia paired with connection & a sense of wonder.

What if you felt comfortable in front of the camera? What if you felt seen? Heard? Loved? AND your photos showed exactly that?

If you are looking for a photographer that can capture emotion without over-orchestrating every moment, give thoughtful guidance and direction through meaningful conversation/movement/posing/prompts, gives you space to be yourselves, cares about listening, & who who makes the process feel less like a shoot and more like a genuine moment shared between friends - well, hi.

My versatile approach blends hands-off & hands-on styles to make you feel right at home. If you have a deep appreciation cinema, romcoms, art, & traveling - you’ll see it blended in my work. XO

 
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Dakota Chasity, Alabama Wedding & Elopement Photographer with a focus on Cinematic & Emotive Imagery

Warm. Approachable. Relatable. Informative. Practical. Honest. Fun. Down-to-earth.

Meet Your Alabama Wedding & Elopement Photographer

I think that being invited into your most special days is a pretty big deal - whether that’s your elopement, wedding, or another life milestone. I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. Photographs are your documented history - what you saw, what you thought, what you heard, what you said, & what you felt in a moment. They can showcase your personality, your style, & all of the things that make you, YOU. It’s kind of an incredible thing to witness & it’s the reason I love this job so much. People matter. You matter. Your story matters.

 
 

Step Into Your Adventure, Imagine This

01 - Elopements

Just the two of you, eyes locked, hands intertwined, standing in a place that feels other-wordly. There’s no rush, no pressure. Just calm & joy. You’re finally here. You pull out your vows, take a deep breath, and try to find the words to convey the weight of this moment and your love. You are hanging on to every second, wondering how it could be any more perfect. You spend the next few hours exploring together, savoring the incredible views, & holding each other close.

02 - Weddings

The two of you, surrounded by all of the people you know & love. For months, you’ve thoughtfully & intentionally worked together all of the details of this day. A flexible timeline, vendors you trust, a guest list made up of people that actively invest in your life, and focus on all of the things that actually matter to you. You mindfully carve out time throughout the day to spend alone together. You celebrate, you eat good food, hug lots of necks, & dance your heart out.

03 - Lifestyle

Whatever life milestone is coming up in your life. Maybe you just got engaged. Maybe you’ve found out you’re expecting. Maybe you just bought a house. Maybe your baby just turned 2. Whatever it is, you have it documented in a way that focuses on real moments & emotions. There’s connection, meaningful conversations, & gut-busting laughter.

 
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Elopements, Weddings, & Sessions Tailored to You, for You

If celebrating your milestone means being fully at ease, immersed in the joy of the moment, and creating memories without the pressure to perform or be anything other than yourself - you’re in the right place.

 
 

You’re telling the story & I’m listening. People come first, photos come second.

Can I ask you something? When you look back at your day, what is it that you want to remember? What do you want to preserve?

Your photos are imbued with stories, sentiment, and emotions that create a tangible link to experiences you’ve had and people you’ve loved. These are shared across time and distance, now and long after we are gone. They help us to know who we are. They shape how we remember. As a wedding, elopement, & lifestyle photographer - I’m here to bottle up the connections, the feelings, and the love in your life into those photos. And I’m here to make it personal.

 
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 The heart of this experience is rooted in relationship.

Connections build trust. Trust makes room for vulnerability, comfort, collaboration, & photos that showcase who you really are and what matters to you the most.

 
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Bringing Your Vision to Life

While photography is a beautiful collaborative effort between you & I, it’s centered on you. The “client experience” should be more than just ensuring you get good photos. It’s about making your time in front of my camera personalized & meaningful. It’s why I work to foster strong relationships with my clients because I want them to have the best experience possible.

 

When you hire me, you’re getting:

  • 12+ years of experience as an Alabama wedding, elopement, & lifestyle photographer

  • an advocate who will encourage & support you

  • guidance through every stop of the process

  • a sidekick to help you map out the details

  • an adventure pal & friend

  • photos crafted with a whole lot of love

  • an easy-going, stress-free day so you can focus on what matters most

 
 
 

Let Go of Posing and Be Fully Present – I’ll Handle the Rest.

Your elopement or wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Even if you’re getting in front of the camera for just a session, this applies too! It’s easy to get caught up in making sure every photos looks “perfect” but the truth is, the best moments happen when you’re fully present & enjoying each other, not even thinking about the camera.

That doesn’t mean that photographers can’t or shouldn’t offer guidance, direction, or interact with their clients. As a matter of fact, there’s actually a lot that photographers can do better at, to cultivate a space that feels like you can just let go of the pressure to “get it right”. What I want you to hear is that at the center of every milestone you celebrate should be the connection you have & not the photos. When you can be yourselves, the “right” photos will follow. Promise.

 
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What You Can Expect

01 - CONNECT

Read through my website & check out my work. Then head over to my contact page, fill out the inquiry form, & make sure you give me as much information as possible so that I know how I can serve you, friend!

02 - get the deets

After I’ve received your inquiry, I’ll send over pricing & booking info + any other details that you might need. If you feel like you’d like to chat more before booking with me, just know this is not required, nor is it something I pressure clients to do - but it definitely helps set the stage for an amazing experience.

03 - BOOK ME

We make it official! I’ll email over a contract + a deposit invoice so that we can secure your date.

04 - planning

The really fun stuff begins. We get to map out vision for the day, build your timeline, discuss vendor recommendations, navigate locations/permits, & everything between. It allows us to get to know each other better, ask questions, prioritize the things you care the most about, to serve you better, & to build a trusting vendor relationship.

05 - celebrate

The day is finally here! You get to soak it all in & make memories while having it professionally documented.

06 - Relive It

A few weeks later, you get to remember it all over again through a beautiful gallery of photos, GIFS, & double exposures.

 

 

“I don’t even remember her being there capturing some of the moments, but there they are, flawless and beautiful like an artful memory.”

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 Still have some questions or need some direction? I’ve got you.

WHAT IS ELOPING & WHY SHOULD WE DO IT?

HOW TO START PLANNING YOUR WEDDING OR ELOPEMENT

THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATIONS IN ALABAMA FOR YOUR NEXT SESSION

 
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