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WHAT I'm ABOUT

From choosing outfits and finding the perfect location to figuring out what to bring, I’ll help you with all the details before your session so you can show up ready to have fun.
And if you’re already thinking, “But we’re so awkward in photos…” you’re in very good company. I hear it all the time. The good news is, this is one thing you really don’t need to worry about. I’ll guide you and your family throughout the entire session, tell you where to stand, what to do and yes, even what to do with your hands. 😉
We’ll create a mix of beautifully posed portraits and natural, candid moments, with plenty of room for kids to be kids and things to unfold as they do. Nothing too stiff, nothing overly complicated, and no pressure to magically know what you’re doing.
You just show up. I’ll take it from there.

LIKE CLEAN SHEETS, A PERFECTLY RIPE AVOCADO, AND PLANS GETTING CANCELLED, THIS IS THE REAL DEAL.

THE Experience

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Forget the elaborate setups and unnecessary fuss. The photos you’ll love most are usually the simple ones, with the focus exactly where it should be: on you.

i BELIEVE IN SIMPLICITY

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Laugh loudly, play with your kids, get a little sandy. I want the real smiles, ridiculous giggles and all the good stuff in between

THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS TOO MUCH LAUGHTER.

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Bare feet, ocean air, lots of laughs and absolutely no need to take ourselves too seriously. We’re here to have a good time.

IT'S MORE LIKE A PARTY THAN A PHOTOSHOOT, REALLY.

Over the years, I’ve photographed so many wonderful families, many of them again and again. I’ve watched bumps become babies, babies become big kids, and families grow right in front of my camera. Getting to be there for all those different chapters is still one of my favourite parts of this job.

beautiful families
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It’s been quite the journey! I bought my first Canon Rebel T3 with the simple idea of picking up a new hobby. I had no idea that little camera would turn into a career I absolutely love, giving me the chance to be creative, meet incredible people and photograph some pretty special moments along the way.

Newborns

years capturing memories

10+

1500

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snuggled in the studio!

by the numbers

LaNishka & Sarai

"thank yoU for youR patience and warmth with the kids. you were a dream send and was able to perform the ultimate feat, getting the boys to smile!"

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Becks, Pete & little miss Bea Bea

"From the first email contact you have been fantastic, so helpful with my crazy questions! And flexible with timings. You made us feel at ease as soon as we met you. You had bounds of energy that made it fun for us all"

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angelina nikkel

"She has the patient of a saint (my 7 year old daughter just wanted to frolic in the water, but Daria was able to make the shoot fun for her, and hold her attention). She was also super helpful even before the shoot - so happy we took her fashion advice!"

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The Tangs

"She was amazing with our 3 and 1 year old daughters. She got beautiful shots of my girls and of my husband and I AS SHE was holding onto my 1 year old!! She even got my 3 yo to smile in the pictures- which never happens!"

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Sarah madison

“She gave us guidance on time of day, where to take the pictures, outfit ideas, etc. She was fantastic with the kids. It was a fun experience, which is very unusual for us with family pictures. Daria was patient and let the kids be kids. She never rushed us. She had great ideas to get the kids to play along and make it fun for them. She let us interact and yet gave us guidance on where to look, tell each other funny stuff so we laugh and smile."

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Dixon family

“She made us, as new parents, feel at ease. She was patient and the upmost professional (even when our our boy left a few special surprises on her props!)

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Prinsloo family

"thanks again for the session on Friday evening, Johann said it was his favourite one so far, he normally isn’t as keen on doing them so wanted to pass on the compliment! It was just so nice and breezy and relaxed."

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Laurenson family

"She was very understanding with our little 2yr old whom for no apparent reason didn't want to take anymore photos. But Daria made her so comfortable they ended up being friends! Truly appreciate all your work and talent put into capturing our little family"

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Scarff family

"Mila is your biggest fan. Her newest word is photographer, because she obviously wants to be on! Bed time conversation was about the photo of mila and daria and who would take it"

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REVIEWS

Cayman parent

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forbes

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Cayman Resident

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seen & published

Over the years, my work has appeared in publications both here in Cayman and internationally, including Cayman Parent, Forbes, The Knot, Mozi Magazine, Maharani Weddings, The Resident and more. From magazine covers and published books to commercial campaigns around the island, it’s pretty cool seeing where my camera has taken me.

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Family, maternity, newborn, studio, headshots & personal branding sessions are all available.

Pricing and session options vary, so get in touch and I’ll send you the right price guide with all the details. Then we can get something on the calendar.

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