people & places

est. 2013

“is there anything or anyone who isn’t beautiful when touched by the sun?”

reviews

  • "dreamy & memorable"

    Before the shoot even started Payton asked me exactly what I had envisioned. She made an effort to find different, unique, locations that made for beautiful photos. I absolutely love how creative Payton is, she can take any spot and make something stunning. She went out of her way to make sure I was comfortable and helped me with posing. There wasn’t a single point during our entire shoot that I felt awkward, which is hard to find with most photographers! It was such an easy, fun, and memorable experience. The best feeling was looking through my photos. (Which she had edited and sent to me in such a timely manner, even with her busy schedule.) Looking at my gallery, I had never felt so beautiful in my entire life. And as a teenage girl, truly feeling that beautiful is hard to come by. I will be using these photos for everything, and I definitely will be booking with her for every occasion in the future! Payton is truly the kindest, most hard working, talented person, and is the BEST choice to book with!

    - Harley

  • "candid & glowing"

    Payton was the sweetest human. She made me feel so comfortable and so good about myself. She knows how to get the most perfect lighting, she knows amazing poses, and works to find your best angles. Payton is so kind, I had such a fun time, and she sent my photos very quickly even with an unexpected technology issue, which was very professional. I am obsessed with all of my pictures! I have never felt so pretty until I saw her photographs of me. Totally recommend Payton!

    - Caitlin

  • "unique & fun"

    Payton took my daughter's senior photos. She calmed her nerves and gently showed her how to pose, and over the course of the hour my daughter really relaxed and had a great time! Payton captured her personality and never hesitated to take unique shots and try different things. Payton is a beautiful, thoughtful woman with an amazing talent to make her clients shine. I was stunned when I saw the final gallery. There wasn't a single shot that wasn't absolutely beautiful. Most importantly, my daughter felt beautiful and proud of all the pictures. I look forward to having Payton take more photos for my family!

    - Haley & Cate

  • "comfortable & amazing"

    I had an amazing experience during my college senior session! I felt so comfortable throughout the entire shoot. Payton was so helpful and paid attention to every detail. She made it such a fun and relaxed experience. The photos were stunning and I was so excited to share them! Can’t wait to go back to her next time I need photos done!

    - Sarah

  • "talented & natural"

    I would suggest that everyone choose Payton for their pictures, whether it’s for senior photos or something else. I am so pleased with how they turned out! I was able to contact her quickly and easily. She was very helpful with her recommendations and finding locations. During our shoot, I didn’t really know what poses I wanted to do and she was able to make me feel comfortable and I had a lot of trust in her. She was very supportive and easy to talk to! When I received my pictures I was thrilled. I could not stop showing them to people, I was so happy! The photos do not look overly filtered or heavily edited to where it doesn’t even look like me, which I’ve seen people end up with after paying triple the amount I did. Overall, I am SO glad I chose Payton for my senior photos and I cannot wait to see how far her career takes her!

    - Brett

  • "beautiful & special"

    Payton was able to perfectly capture the best of my best friend and I for our graduation shoot! Not only was my experience during the shoot so fun and relaxing with the help of Payton making us feel so comfortable behind the camera, but the pictures turned out even better than we had anticipated. I loved looking at the gallery for the first time and knowing that Payton had effortlessly been able to capture both of our styles and personalities in every shot. I truly cherished the time we spent working with her before, during, and after the shoot; would recommend to anyone looking for a kind, professional, and talented photographer no matter the occasion!

    - Sydney & Catherine

  • "easy-going & confident"

    Shooting with Payton was such an amazing experience. I felt so comfortable with her even when doing things that were outside of my comfort zone. Payton was able to highlight my style with her own touches. When I got my photos back I was astonished at how natural and seamless her work looked, and I couldn’t be happier with the finished product!

    - Lauren