Client Reviews

“ Dakota was a breath of fresh air leading up to our wedding day, and the on the day itself. I have followed her photography business for years after meeting her at a friend’s wedding (nearly 8 years ago), and when my own wedding came along I knew that I wanted her to document our story. My husband and I are both mega camera shy, but from the beginning Dakota created an expectation that we could just be ourselves and have fun :D Because Dakota took the time to get to know us leading up to our wedding, I felt confident that she would understand what we valued on wedding day. We still talk about how seen, valued, and cared for we felt. When we weren’t able to fit in couples photos on wedding day, she offered to take them at a later date, and went on yet ANOTHER adventure with us. If you want a photographer who will bring powerful peace to your wedding day, love you as a friend, and deliver deeply emotional heirloom quality photos, Dakota is the best out there. Dakota leaves places and people better than when she got there. We couldn’t be happier with our gallery and our experience. Forever grateful for you, Dakota!”

“It’s hard to put into words how thankful I am for these photos of me and my husband. Not only that, but the experience that Dakota provided made me love the photos even more than I thought possible. As a photographer myself, I admire Dakota’s work so much, but seeing her in action and making us feel comfortable even before the shoot. She would text and check-in on us weeks prior to the shoot which made me feel like a friend. She is a kind and gentle soul and extremely talented. I truly feel she is in her calling through Christ. I only think of joy and kindness when I see these photos because of the experience Dakota gave us. Book Dakota and preserve your memories while you can.”

“Dakota is the best! I’ve followed her on Instagram for a couple of years and we had the honor of winning one of her giveaway shoots! We will for sure book her in the future. She made the time leading up to our shoot so exciting by staying in contact. The shoot was EVERYTHING! Dakota is so sweet and fun! She had a Bluetooth speaker playing music the whole time, and she was just a blast to be around. Her follow up and the fact that she is so nice and genuine are good enough reasons to book, but also factor in her AMAZING talent and creativity. She is the best!!”

“Dakota, I cannot put into words how awestruck we are by these photos. I mean I am really struggling to find the words. We are just absolutely blown away. We were cuddled up on the couch until midnight last night just scrolling, crying, and giggling reliving that magical day. Your attention to detail, even the small ones, oh my gosh. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen. All of the little things that are important to us, you used to help tell our story and you did it so perfectly. I had no idea what all you were doing downstairs when we were writing our vows, but I am just taken away by how much time and thought you put into all those details. They are incredible and so special to us. With your creativity and just turning us loose and letting us be us, you captured us and our love in its truest form. These photos are everything we ever dreamed of and more and we will cherish them forever. I cannot thank you enough for everything you have done for us. You have gone above and beyond what any photographer should do for their clients. You gave us so much more on so many levels and we just cannot say thank you enough. You are so genuine, special, and talented and we are forever grateful for you. You made that day perfect for us and now we get to look back and relive it over and over again for years to come because you captured it all so perfectly. I just can’t say enough. You really have a gift, Dakota.”

“STOP IT. I have been crying so much. Reliving this day and seeing how beautifully you captured it. I don’t have words. I’m in awe. Your style and you with us on our wedding day was my dream. I would have waited a million years for this gallery and felt it was worth every second. Thank you for capturing the intimacy of our moments and the laughs and the tears and the things that I planned like maniac for months. I’m forever grateful. For the photos yes, but also just for you. Your friendship and sweetness and making me feel at home when my stomach should have been turning in knots. Not one regret - just so much love and thankfulness. You already know. We can’t stay away from you queen. We’ll be booking again for a session before you know it.”

“It’s been a long time coming for us to be able to finally share that moment with each other and I honestly can’t imagine any other person to photograph our memories. I know you’re only one person, so only a few in this world can experience the creativity & love you have to give. I pray that everyone has a Kota to photograph their memories and make them feel so loved and comforted like you did during our sessions. I can’t ever thank you enough for the long hours & all your heart you poured into these memories frozen in time.”

“Dakota, somehow you found a way to capture us as a couple through your camera lens. You have such a special gift, and I don’t just mean your photography skills. Your ability to connect with Matt and I, and truly see us is almost unbelievable. Thank you for your unwavering patience and kindness, not just on the day of the wedding, but the many many weeks leading up to it. You helped set the tone for our day and it helped us to keep our focus on the significance of the event.”

“My boyfriend and I felt so comfortable in front of Dakota’s camera, and we had a great time. Every “pose” we did was just things we would naturally do with each other, and that showed in the photos we received from her! I highly recommend hiring Dakota for any kind of photos if you want to work with an easygoing and calm photographer!”

“We absolutely adore our pictures (and you)!!! Somehow you managed to capture every little detail so perfectly. The double exposure with my Momma actually took my breath away. That’s the closest thing to a wedding pic with her that I’ll ever have. Thank you for making that happen. And like I’ve said before, thank you for capturing our love and story so beautifully. We couldn’t have picked a more perfect person to experience our day with.”

“WOW! We are so excited about these! We are VERY pleased with what you have captured from our most precious experience. Thank you for all of your love and dedication and your hard work. Words cannot express how happy we are. You have truly blessed us! I am so grateful God directed me to your website! You were the perfect fit. It really was so magical. We are ridiculously in love with each other. God truly does make all things new! And when he does, he goes way over the top. We had the most perfect day. And how you captured it will be our forever memory.”

“DAKOTA!!! Thank you thank you thank you for everything (and I mean everything big and small) that you did for Sam & I. You made the night absolutely perfect and we will forever cherish the memories we made. I am so lucky to have found you! You brought the vibe and the energy! You’re the best! Like really, I freaking love you - recommending to everyone. You absolutely made our day!”

“Dakota, I can’t tell you how much having you along this journey has meant to us. You have calmed our anxieties and have made us feel so loved. Our day would not be the same without you here. You will forever hold a special place in our hearts.”

“I am deceased. These are the best photos of us! You made the most magical experience yesterday and I cannot thank you enough. You belong in the creative world. Incredibly talented and such a fantastic person too. We will cherish these photos for so many years.”

“It’s rare in life to find people that you so effortlessly just click with...with someone who’s perspective & vision just jives with yours. We 1000% found that with you. From the moment I stumbled across your page, I was struck by your talent (obviously) & your ability to transform ordinary moments into truly stunning works of art.

Thank you so much for taking on our elopement/micro wedding, for investing so much time in documenting our day, & for being such an incredible person. I am so grateful for you & look forward to working with you again in the future!”

“Dakota, I don’t even know what to say.

I’ve been slowly going through these photos over the last week and a half, taking them section by section so I can really appreciate each one. There are so many moments and memories that you captured, some that I remembered clearly and others that I had already forgotten. I’ve laughed, I’ve cried. These are just beautiful.

You captured our spirits, our personalities, and our joy so eloquently.

You are very talented, my friend, and I don’t know that I have the words to tell you just how grateful I am to have stumbled onto your work. I knew the first moment I saw your profile that I would ask you to be our photographer (before I was even sure we would get married!)

My gut was spot on.

Thank you!”

“Dakota was one of the most important parts of my wedding day. Not only did she take the most perfect pictures, but she was so much fun to be around and had the best attitude. I had a lot of mess ups happen on my wedding day and Dakota played a huge role in me getting through the bad parts without having a meltdown. Dakota was so grateful toward us, but we are the ones who are so thankful for her. She captured parts of our wedding day that we didn’t know would mean anything to us until months later. It’s important to have a photographer who can bring out the best in you and Dakota absolutely did that! If I have any advice on what to do for your wedding/big event, get someone who wants to understand the important parts of your life so that they can capture them. Dakota is that person!”

“Where do I start? Dakota is the most dedicated and talented storyteller. From the minute I inquired with her, she was there for me every step of the way in planning out the details of our shoot. I felt so valued as a client of hers. During the session, there were times that I seriously forgot that I was having my picture taken, because Dakota created an environment where we were so at ease and completely caught up in each other. When I look back at the photos, I see US. I don’t see fake, posed versions of us. I don’t see “the pose the photographer made us do.” I see us being our goofy selves and laughing with each other like we always do. Dakota captured these sweet moments in such a beautiful unique way. She is 110% dedicated to serving her couples. She even waded knee-deep in the water and got nearly soaked from the waterfall to make sure she got the best shots possible! She seriously blew my expectations out of the WATER. If you’re looking for a photographer that will value you, serve you, and become a lifelong friend, Dakota is your girl.”

“ I cannot begin to express how amazing Dakota is. She is the most fun, adventure loving, and down to earth soul I have ever met. She truly goes above and beyond for her clients in any way she can. She spent the day in our backseat driving hours out of town for an engagement shoot and spent the entire time just letting us into her heart and getting to knows ours and how ours connect. The shoot itself was the most magical experience I could dream up. She got us laughing and comfortable so fast that having a camera on us didn’t feel weird! She had a way of getting us so free and in the moment with each other that you almost wouldn’t know she was there. Knowing how excited we were to see what photos could have come out of what seemed like a dream shoot, she made the effort to send us plenty of sneaks to fall in love with. Every single last photo had so much creativity and thought put into the shot and editing, yet still felt like such a real version of who we actually are. I am so thankful to not only have a photographer as talented and kind as her, but a new friend who I know would help with anything asked.

Personal Note: You have truly made this experience so much fun and honestly everything I wanted. You don’t know how much of a blessing that is, so people need to know so that you can keep growing and doing what you love! Like, you’ve been way more than my “photographer” and honestly from the first time I met you, it never really felt like this was a business deal - and that’s what anyone wants! On our big day, it’s gonna feel like I have a friend taking those pictures and being there for that moment. I think that’s the most amazing thing because I will literally be surrounded all day by people who I know care about me.

Wedding Day Review: Our wedding day would not have been the same with Dakota. I could go on and on about her talent, but the photos speak for themselves. Instead, I want to focus on what a blessing it is to work with her. For starters, it’s 2020. It is NOT and easy year for anyone to have a wedding, but she consistently checked in with me to see if I needed anything or just wanted to talk. She spent hours on FaceTime with me at moments I was uncertain what our wedding would look like. She is always your friend first and that is life changing in terms of having someone there on your wedding day who actually has your back! I also have never seen anyone be able to create such real moments during photographs! She is very interactive by incorporating the people who mean the most to you to get such real, raw emotions where you forget there’s even a camera on you. If you want photos that resemble who you are and really showcase your relationship, 100% she is your girl.”

“I am so glad I found you to be with us on our special day. I believe it was on purpose because I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. You made us feel as though our best friend was documenting the day and I could not have wished for anything better.

If you are looking for someone who is kind, caring, easy going and a master at her craft you could not pick anyone better than Dakota. My wedding pictures are a dream and working with Dakota was so fun and easy. She makes you forget that you are taking pictures and she is so effortless at capturing the beauty and emotions of the time. I was not going to have a photographer and I found Dakota and could not be happier. I am so very blessed and grateful that we found each other and she was willing to be there on our special day to capture all the lovely moments.”

“I’ve rewritten this review more times than I’d like to admit. But each time it seems to come out as more of a short story/testimonial, and that just didn’t feel appropriate. But the truth is, there is no “short version” to Dakota Chasity. From our initial FaceTime, she poured her heart and soul into our elopement. She hunted vendors with me, cast vision, awed over my own vision, created the MOST detailed timeline, and rejoiced with us over each step closer to our big day. More than that though, she went above and beyond to create a bond that would be the deciding factor of our contract. She dove into our little love story and absorbed every detail, big and small. She learned what makes us tick, and how we ebb and flow as a couple. To some, you may think “That’s too much, I just need a photographer to get my good side.” If that’s you, Dakota is not your gal. Because when it comes down to your wedding day, you are never going to regret spending those extra couple bucks and minutes on the girl who knows how to capture that sweet little hand rub that sends your heart soaring, or the nose kisses that send butterflies throughout your whole body. Or the way the tears roll down your cheek when you pledge forever to your awaiting husband. If you’re like us, and choose the elopement route versus a big wedding, you are probably prepared to skip out on a lot of things. But I implore you friends, do not take the cheap and easy route to your photographer. The decorations go away, the cake gets eaten, and the flowers die. But these are the keepsakes that will make one of the most important days of your life last forever. And something like that you just can’t put a price tag on. Dakota is truly such a rare talent and soul, and I cannot recommend her enough. Whether you’re just browsing, on the market, or looking to finalize a contract, I encourage you to reach out and message her. She will change your life.”

“I can fill a jar with words, pick one at a time, and give you a story about how each of them encompasses her spirit and compassion. But I could never pick just one. She’s that sort of girl. The sort of girl that you end up on a two hour FaceTime with the first time you ever meet, and probably only 10 minutes of that was spent talking business. The sort of girl that gawks with you over your wedding dress, and then offers you her own wedding day accessories. That goes above and beyond, not only with her phenomenal photography business, but with that one impatient family member that needs to-the-T, pinpoint, exact google map coordinates of your National Forest elopement location... A location which, after your sad and failed attempt through the rain, she so generously hunted down only the day before your planned wedding. The sort of girl who puts your extremely shy and anxious (Type 5) husband in front of the camera and by the end of the day has him requesting his own shot ideas. Who welcomes with open arms an hour and half drive to your favorite spot... and then isn’t afraid to get dirty, maybe even a little brave, and climbs that 100 foot waterfall to get the perfect shot. That wipes yours tears when your bouquet shows up not what you pictured, and then helps you recreate it with bits and pieces of mountainside berries and greenery. The sort of girl who is quick to listen and slow to speak, with a deep desire to understand and compassionate enough to feel the weight of your worries while trying to create the day you’ve been dreaming of your whole life. The sort of photographer who knows to leave some extra space in the timeline (that she created, I should add, to include everything that you surely would have forgotten) for the day of your wedding. Who doesn’t stop snapping until well past sunset. Who captures the nose wrinkles, the finger rubs, the solitary teardrop, and everything in between. Who sits next to you at your reception dinner and fits in to your closest loved ones like she’s been there her whole life. Who pushes the borders of the expected and ordinary, even out of her own comfort zones, to deliver a product so indescribably breathtaking that somehow just one jar of words isn’t enough to encompass the beauty and emotion of everything that she has captured. What Dakota did for us is something that we will never be able to repay her for. She gave us a perfect day, despite its flaws and unforeseen setbacks. She gave us a chance to fall in love all over again at our engagement shoot. She gave us, in tangible form, our feelings and commitment to each other. As a photographer, she is absolutely remarkable. As a human being, Dakota Chasity is unparalleled.”

“You are THE BESTTTT. I cannot thank you enough for these images. THANK YOU! It’s such an amazing special time for us, and you have been so incredible to work with. I will love these memories for my entire life.

I would pick you over and over again.”

“I feel like I could see a glimpse of how David sees me. We are loosing our minds over these! You blew us away. SO MANY GOOD ONES TO CHOOSE FROM. Like, girl. All winners. You are so incredibly talented and I am in awe of you. Thank you thank you thank you. Oh my goodness thank you.”

“I had the wonderful pleasure of having Dakota as our wedding photographer for my wedding in August 2019 at Mathews Manor. Every step of the process, she reassured us that everything would work out and as a bride having millions of decisions thrown at you, it was such a relief to work with someone who made you feel at ease. I felt like I was sitting across a friend and it was so comforting to receive encouragement from her.

I was blown away by our wedding pictures, every shot evoked so much emotion and still to this day takes me back to that special day. She is supportive, genuine, available, and those qualities I personally valued in a wedding photographer. Every shooting experience from engagement to our wedding day made us feel so at ease and she created an experience for us, one that we know we could not have had without her.

Her photographs tell a story, a story worth remembering and being a part of. Thank you Dakota for making our wedding day so special, for being so patient, kind and encouraging.”

“So thankful for you! You’ve captured every season we’ve been through so perfectly. There has literally never been a more genuine or caring human on the planet. We love you B I G !”

“It has taken me a little while to put into words all that Dakota and her work has meant to my husband, myself and our families during this joyful time of our lives. We ended up working with Dakota by happenstance as our initial photographers actually ended up getting pregnant and being due on our wedding date. I instantly clicked with her. She has the most kind and lovely spirit and put me completely at ease through the whole process. I treated her as more of a bridesmaid and second wedding planner because of how close the experience brought us. Dakota’s work somehow brings this warm romantic beauty to you and your significant other while maintaining the beauty of what’s already there: the love, the giddy butterflies and the raw emotions. She has an exceptional talent for capturing the exact moments where you felt like your heart was bursting with joy or nerves were bubbling. She gets to know you in a way that is so authentic and personal throughout your wedding planning process, so that on the day she knows the moments that are deeply personal to you. The morning of our wedding her second shooter came down with a virus, and Dakota had to shoot solo. I had zero worries because I knew whatever moments she captured would be perfect. I’m still not convinced she didn’t have a duplicate of herself there because every moment possible was captured perfectly. I don’t even remember her being there capturing some of the moments, but there they are, flawless and beautiful like an artful memory. Your wedding photographer is one of the biggest, most important decisions for your wedding, second only to your spouse. I can not recommend Dakota enough. I would rehire her every single time to capture all of my important life events.”

“There are no words to express how thankful Kyle and I are for you and the mind blowing beautiful images you captured on both our wedding day and engagement session. You have gone far and above our expectations in every way...in both your art and just who you are as a person. You are one of a kind girl. I know I keep saying this but I’m telling you, the Lord brought us together! You were able to capture EXACTLY what I envisioned (and even more so) so perfectly, it’s crazy!!! I will be recommending you to EVERY bride I meet. We will forever cherish every single picture taken for the rest of our lives. We love you SOOO MUCH girl!”

“Dakota is a one-of-a-kind being. Her work shows her heart and devotion to delivering the best product to her clients. She always has kind words to share & helps the bride on her wedding day in more ways than you can imagine. We are honored to have had her to capture our sweet memories.”

“Dakota there are no words that can possibly thank you enough for the gorgeous memories that you were able to capture on our wedding day. The gallery you delivered us was more beautiful that I could have ever imagined them to be. You are such a caring, thoughtful, and passionate artist. Thank you for your guidance throughout our day and willingness to go on an adventure with us. And thank you, thank you, thank you for letting me borrow something you wore on your own wedding day to keep me warm. The time and effort that you put into our wedding day is something that I truly have not known anyone else to do and I will forever be greatful for your beautiful heart and soul.”

“I knew from the second I met her that she was the person I needed to capture our love & I was right.”

“Lucas and I loved having you play such a big role in our wedding day. We both love who you are and felt we could 100% be ourselves around you - and for that I can’t say thank you enough.”

“Dakota, you are a champion at what you do. Not just taking photos. You capture moments. You listen. You see. You invite others into a grand adventure. You remind people of their dreams. You share your heart and your passion and people come more alive when they are in your company. The find their footing and feel the freedom that is in being themselves. Photography with Dakota isn’t a photo shoot at all...it is an experience worth having, where hearts are seen and felt and heart. I adore you, my friend! ”

“Dakota is just a one-of-a-kind person who genuinely cares about her clients and their stories! She is thoughtful and intentional with everything she does, is so easy to work with, and makes a session one you wont forget. Seriously, we had the most fun the day she took our engagement photos and couldn’t wait to see what kind of magic she worked. She sent us a few photos not long after our session and we were completely in love. We could not stop looking at them, showing others, and bragging on her! Her work is so unique and just really cool! I am so thankful that she had a part in our story.”

“Her work is something special, something totally unique. Never have I seen stories captured the way she does. This is timeless. To work with her is to know her; this is not her work, this is her passion. She does not hide behind a profession, she reflects her heart. She works with unhindered joy. She photographs in such a way that captures the essence and the story of those in front of her. Her work is one of beauty, romanticism, soul, depth, artistry, and revelation. There is no one else that I would have trusted more to tell mine and my husband’s story. Dakota, I hold the highest honor and respect for who you are and what you do.”

“Dakota has such a gift and was such a light during our wedding planning. She photographed our intimate wedding ceremony, and that was no small feat. In a small group, every presence is felt, and it was important to us that the person that photographs us blended well. Dakota not only made everyone feel incredibly comfortable in front of the camera, but she also set me at ease, knowing that she was going to honor the intimacy of the moment. We loved every single photo she delivered because she captured our emotions so authentically. Her work is not only beautiful, but the way she works with clients is seamless. From start to finish, she treats you like an old friend. I am so grateful to have worked with her. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer who will truly see you and authentically capture any important milestone in your life.”

“Dakota is one of the coolest people you will ever meet. Working with her and being photographed by her is a dream. The experience left me with more than gorgeous images, but a forever friend. She finds the beauty in every living thing and aims to capture that real, raw beauty in her own original way.”

“The way you help in every possible way and the way you care is unforgettable. You are loving and passionate with your work and also thorough. You are a beautiful human inside and out. Talented from your hair to your toes. Anyone would be lucky to have you tell their special story.”

“Dakota’s work is stunning, moody, and altogether beautiful. She captured our wedding day with a stunning realism and told a story through her work along the way. Dakota is professional, listens, and above all - she has fun! Having her photograph our wedding was a gift. She’s that good!”